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Owner's Manual Model No. 4K Video Camera HC-WXF991 HC-VX981 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only) SQW0527 - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 2
Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive. ≥ Blu- Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems condensation has occurred, remove the battery and/or the AC adapter manual ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 3
00 ≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in this owner's manual: Model number HC-WXF991 HC-VX981 Abbreviation used in this owner's manual WXF991 [WXF991] VX981 [VX981] This owner's manual is designed for use with models WXF991 and VX981 . Pictures may be slightly different from the original - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 4
of Main Parts 7 Power supply 11 Inserting/removing the battery 11 Charging the battery 12 Charging and recording time 13 Recording to a card VX981 71 4K Photo Mode 71 Stop Motion Animation Assist 72 Manual recording 73 White Balance 74 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment .... 75 Manual - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 5
by date 107 4K Cropping 108 Highlight Playback 112 Manual Edit 118 Baby Calendar 122 Tagging Favorite Scene 124 Changing using [Copy] ........ 173 Copying to a PC 175 [Live Cast 177 Preparations before using [Live Cast 178 Broadcasting live 179 Install the "Image App 183 Setting Up a Wi - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 6
PC display 231 Starting HD Writer AE 5.3 232 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 232 If using Mac (mass storage 233 Others Indications 234 Messages 238 About recovery 239 Troubleshooting 240 Cautions for use 246 About copyright 250 Recording modes/approximate - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 7
microphones 5 6 5 Lens cover ≥ The lens cover opens in Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 20) 6 Multi Manual Dial [CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 73, 100) WXF991 VX981 9 78 78 9 10 7 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 10 - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 8
Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] (l 157, 163, 166, 171, 173, 177, 191, 194, 203, 207) 15 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 11) 16 Power button [ ] (l 19) 17 USB terminal [ ] (l 142, 149 please switch to the battery for the power supply and the noise will stop. 21 Speaker 22 VX981 only Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 9
VX981 23 24 25 26 27 23 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 22) 23 32 24 28 WXF991 only Viewfinder (l 22) 25 26 27 ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. 24 Battery dial (l 23) 32 VX981 only Shoe adaptor mounting part [SHOE - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 10
WXF991 VX981 35 37 36 37 38 35 36 38 39 40 41 35 Tripod receptacle ≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 q) or ≥ You can attach a variety of optional accessories to the shoe adaptor. For information on how to attach and use those accessories, refer to their manuals. - 10 - - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 11
which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 12
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 ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 13). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 13
/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH ≥ When using the LCD monitor ≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/ low temperature. ≥ Charging times in - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 14
Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] VW-VBT380 (optional) [3.6 V/3880 mAh] Charging time Recording Recording format mode [4K MP4] [2160] [1080/50M] [MP4/ iFrame] [1080/28M] [ - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 15
For the VX981 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBT190 (optional) [3.6 V/1940 35 min 2h Actual recordable time 45 min 50 min 55 min 50 min 50 min 1h Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] VW-VBT380 (optional) [3.6 V/3880 mAh] Charging time - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 16
remaining battery time becomes less than 30 minutes. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you 128 GB ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 17
Camera] is set to [ON] (l 57) j (For the WXF991 ) Slow & Quick Video Mode 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 45) When the SD card is formatted - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 18
VX981 Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card, the access lamp lights up. 1 Open the SD card cover and insert (remove) the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 19
extended, opening the LCD monitor turns off the viewfinder and turns on the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor [VX981] The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed. During normal use, opening and - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 20
≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the unit. Press the power button to turn on the unit. j When the unit is originally purchased j When you have turned off the unit using the power button ∫ Overheat detection When the internal temperature of the unit rises during use, - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 21
Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Pressing a button to switch between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode [WXF991] Recording mode selector button Each time you press this button, the Recording Mode switches in - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 22
To display the recording mode switching icon Display of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen. ≥ The recording mode selector button and the recording mode switching icon are disabled - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 23
∫ About the operation icons ///: Touch when changing a page or performing settings. : Touch to return to the previous screen. ≥ (For the WXF991 ) When the viewfinder is in use, on-screen icons will be displayed but disabled. Open the LCD monitor to touch them. Viewfinder adjustment [WXF991] ∫ - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 24
the Creative Control Mode (l 62), HDR Movie Mode (l 50), Scene Mode (l 66), Manual Mode (l 73), FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode (l 68, 71), 4K Photo Mode 67, 69) E Displayed only when you adjust the picture quality with the Multi Manual Dial (l 100) F Displayed in the thumbnail view of 4K MP4 scenes. - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 25
time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery. ≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged. To recharge the built-in lithium battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this unit. The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 26
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 - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 27
∫ Attaching/Removing the lens hood This will reduce the extra light entering the lens in bright sunlight or backlight etc., making it possible to take clearer pictures. How to attach the lens hood 1 Align the lens hood with this unit. ≥ Attach the lens hood so that you can see its LOCK and UNLOCK - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 28
Basic Recording motion pictures 1 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to switch to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 21) 2 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. T W A Recording button icon B When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. 3 Press the recording start/ - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 29
Recording format [4K MP4] [MP4/iFrame] [24p] Recording mode [2160] [1080/50M] Other than [1080/50M] All File size and recording time Approx. 3 h Approx. 3 h Approx. 4 GB or 30 min Approx. 3 h ≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card) Recording format [AVCHD] [4K MP4]/[MP4/iFrame]/[24p] - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 30
Basic Recording still pictures 1 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to switch to Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 21) 2 Press the button halfway. (For Auto Focus only) Focus indication: A Focus indication: ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 31
∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Mode R3000 25.9M MEGA Still picture operation indicator (l 234) Remaining number of still pictures ≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears. Size of still pictures (l 101) MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer (l 30) Optical Image Stabilizer (l 80) AF - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 32
≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 9999. If the number of recordable pictures exceeds 9999, R 9999+ is displayed. The number will not change when the picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures is 9999 or less. ≥ The recording time may be long depending on - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 33
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 Set this unit to Playback Mode. (l 20) 2 Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 24) ALL ≥ You can also set by touching MENU , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. (l 37) 3 Select the still picture C or the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 34
≥ When [24p] is selected [2160/24p]/[1080/24p] ≥ The recording mode icon B is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item is touched. j When an item in [MP4/iFrame] is selected: , (Red), (Red), (Red), (Red), j When an item in [AVCHD] is selected: , , j When an item in [24p] is - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 35
Motion picture playback Still picture playback 1/;: 6: 5: ∫: Playback/Pause Fast rewind playback* Fast forward playback* Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. 1/;: 2;: ;1: ∫: Slide show (playback of the still pictures in numerical order) start/ pause. Plays back the previous picture. - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 36
, playback may not proceed normally, or may not be possible. (Please check compatibility in the operating instruction of your device.) ≥ Motion pictures recorded with other devices are not supported by this unit. Still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 37
the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of 1 Touch MENU . MENU on the Touch Menu to display MENU . (l 24) ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear. ≥ After the messages have - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 38
Basic Using the Setup Menu [DISPLAY] Set the display method for the screen information display. MENU : [SETUP] # [DISPLAY] # desired setting [5 SEC.]: [ON]: Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode, - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 39
4 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch [DESTINATION]. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ 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, - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 40
[DATE/TIME] It is possible to change the date and time display mode. MENU : [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display [DATE]/[D/T]/[OFF] ≥ The date and time are not displayed while the recording mode switching icon is displayed. (l 21) ≥ When the Touch Shutter is enabled, the recording mode - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 41
[ECONOMY (BATT)] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. MENU : [SETUP] # [ECONOMY (BATT)] # [ON] ≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in following cases: j Using - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 42
, etc. MENU : [SETUP] # [ALERT SOUND] # desired setting (Volume low)/ (Volume high)/[OFF] 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs, follow the instructions displayed on the screen. (l 238) ≥ Refer to page 102 when changing the shutter sound setting. [SELECT OPERATION ICONS] You can change the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 43
will not affect the images actually recorded. ≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to +1 automatically. ≥ Recordable time with the battery is shortened when the LCD monitor is made brighter. ≥ When the [VIDEO LIGHT] is set to [ON] or [AUTO] and it is lit, it cannot - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 44
[TV ASPECT] Please refer to page 138. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. MENU : [SETUP] # [INITIAL SET] ≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. ≥ If you restore the default settings, this unit will switch to the Motion - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 45
the next 4K MP4 scene, MP4/iFrame scene, 24p scene and still picture to be recorded to 0001. MENU : [SETUP] # [NUMBER RESET] ≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. (l 231) ≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card, and then perform [NUMBER RESET]. ≥ The file numbers - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 46
is displayed. MENU : [SETUP] # [Firmware Version Info] [Firmware Upgrade] You can update the firmware version of this unit. MENU : [SETUP] # [Firmware Upgrade] For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of November 2015) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 47
INFO] 2 Connect this unit to a PC. ≥ A message will be displayed when the connection is complete. On the PC, confirm [LICENSE.TXT]. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 48
You can check how to access the website where you can download the Owner's Manual (PDF format). MENU : [SETUP] # [ONLINE MANUAL] # desired access method [URL display]: [USB connect]: [QR code]: Displays the URL of the website on the LCD monitor of this unit. Displays the website - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 49
Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom T W T 6 W T W Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) A Zoom bar ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 90) ∫ About the zoom bar The zoom bar - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 50
light is disabled. ≥ You cannot record still pictures. ≥ The shutter speed and brightness (iris/gain) are adjusted automatically. If you set them manually in advance, the settings will not be maintained. ≥ Depending on recording conditions, the screen may flicker or you may see horizontal bars - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 51
Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [WXF991] Using the Sub Camera and the Main Camera, you can record two images simultaneously. (Twin Camera) Use the Sub Camera to enjoy recording yourself, a family member next to you or scenery different from that seen from the Main - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 52
2 Rotate the Sub Camera dial to adjust its up/ down angle. Rotating the Sub Camera dial to the left : The Sub Camera points down. Rotating the Sub Camera dial to the right : The Sub Camera points up. ≥ You can adjust the angle up or down to approximately 20e from the position F. 3 Start - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 53
∫ Displaying or hiding the Sub Window Touch . ≥ Each time you touch the icon, you can display or hide the Sub Window. ≥ When the Sub Window is hidden, the image of the Sub Camera will not be recorded. To exit the Twin Camera function Rotate the Sub Camera to a position in the range C (0e to - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 54
Changing and adjusting the settings of the Sub Camera and the Sub Window Changing the size of the Sub Window 1 Touch Sub Window. 2 Touch to select the size you want to use. ≥ If you do not touch the Sub Window or perform any touch operation for a while, the Sub Window size will change. ≥ The - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 55
Changing the display position of the Sub Window 1 Touch Sub Window. 2 Touch the display position you want to change. ≥ Depending on the display position of the Sub Window, the positions of the icons displayed on the screen may change. Setting and adjusting the Sub Camera and the Sub Window 1 Touch - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 56
(When is touched) Touch or . : Enables Narration Mode. : Disables Narration Mode. ≥ Touching the screen returns you to the recording screen. ≥ When Narration Mode is enabled, its icon will be constantly displayed on the screen. A [Narration Mode] ≥ You can enable or disable - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 57
Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Backup for Twin Camera Function When simultaneously recording two images with the Main Camera and Sub Camera, you can also record the Main Camera's image as a separate scene. (Backup for Twin Camera) A Twin Camera B Backup for Twin Camera C SD card ≥ - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 58
any of the following functions is being used: j Creative Control Mode j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode j HDR Movie Mode j 4K Photo Mode j Home monitoring j Live Cast Mode j (For the WXF991 ) Cinema Like Effect Mode - 58 - - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 59
which optimizes settings to the recording environment you are in. (l 60) *1 You can add manually-adjusted brightness and color Intelligent Auto Plus balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and *2 Mode only *2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only *3 WXF991 only *4 VX981 only - 59 - - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 60
Intelligent Auto The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Mode Portrait Scenery *1 Spotlight *1 Low Light *2 Night Scenery *2 Macro *1 Normal *2 Normal Effect Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 61
2 000K 8) Auto Focus 9) The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 76) j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window j Recording - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 62
Intelligent Auto Plus Please refer to page 60 for details about the effect of each mode. (Portrait)/ (Scenery)/ (Spotlight)*1/ (Low Light)*1/ (Night Scenery)*2/ (Macro)*2/ (Normal)*1/ (Normal)*2 *1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only *2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only ≥ Change the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 63
MINI [Miniature Effect] 1 Touch to adjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion. ≥ If you touch the screen, you can adjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion. ≥ When no touch operations are performed for approximately 1 second, [Reset], [SIZE], and [ENTER] are displayed - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 64
8mm [8mm movie] 1 (When adjusting the brightness) Touch . ≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon. (Standard) # (Bright) # 2 (When adjusting the color balance) (Dark) Touch . ≥ The level of color balance is switched every time you touch the icon. (Blue) # (Red) - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 65
recording time is 1 second. ≥ The color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on the light source or scene. If so, manually adjust those settings. (l 74, 76) ≥ When recording for a long time, we recommend recording with the AC adaptor connected. HDR Movie Mode ≥ Change the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 66
Scene Mode ≥ Change the Recording Mode to . (l 59) Select the desired Scene Mode, then touch [ENTER]. Mode 5Sports: Portrait: Soft Skin: Spotlight: Snow: Beach: Sunset: Scenery: Fireworks: Night Scenery: Low Light: Effect To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 67
. ≥ When recording with Slow & Quick Video Mode, use an SD card conforming to Class 10 of the SD Speed Class Rating. ≥ Recordable time with the battery will be shortened with the use of Slow & Quick Video recording. ≥ This function is not available when [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p]. ≥ The following - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 68
record the scene into an SD card, use an SD card conforming to Class 10 of the SD Speed Class Rating. ≥ Recordable time with the battery will be shortened with the use of FULL HD Slow Motion Video recording. ≥ This function is not available when [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 69
not available. ≥ PRE-REC will be canceled. ≥ You cannot operate Slow Zoom or adjust the zoom speed when using manual settings or adjusting the picture quality with the Multi Manual Dial. (l 73, 100) ≥ You cannot perform zoom operations with the zoom lever or zoom button icons during Slow Zoom - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 70
be recorded. ≥ The following settings are canceled: j AF/AE tracking j PRE-REC j Fade j [LEVEL GAUGE] j [PICTURE ADJUST] ≥ Operations with the Multi Manual Dial are not possible. (l 73) ≥ You cannot perform zoom operations with the zoom lever or zoom button icons during Auto Zoom. ≥ Scenes - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 71
FULL HD Slow Motion Video [VX981] ≥ Change the Recording Mode to . (l 59) ≥ For information on how to use this mode, refer to "FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode" on page 68. - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 72
Stop Motion Animation Assist Before recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode You can create a slideshow that appears to be moving by recording the subject while moved a little at a time. ≥ Each recording group can store up to 999 still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode. - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 73
Mode by touching the Recording Mode button icon. (l 59) ≥ (For the WXF991 ) When using the viewfinder, use the Multi Manual Dial. ≥ To cancel the manual settings, change the Recording Mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode. (l 59) ∫ When using the LCD monitor 1 Touch the desired item to be set. 2 Touch - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 74
White Balance cannot be set. In this case, use other White Balance Modes. FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL ≥ When the display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance. ≥ When setting both the White Balance and the iris - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 75
lighting, color and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record in the Intelligent Auto Mode or Manually adjust the shutter speed as follows: j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p]: 1/50 or 1/60. j When [REC FORMAT] is set to a setting other than - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 76
Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) ≥ For information on how to set items with the Multi Manual Dial, refer to page 73. Rotate the Multi Manual Dial to set focus. 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 77
Focus. (l 76) 1 Touch and hold the LCD monitor when the recording screen is displayed or press and hold the Multi Manual Dial. ≥ A portion of the screen will be magnified. 2 (To change the magnification level) Touch / . : Increases the magnification level by 0.5k. : Decreases the magnification - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 78
the selected icon(s). EXIT] # No selection ASSIST ≥ If you touch the screen, the icon selection will be canceled. 3 Rotate the Multi Manual Dial to make adjustments. B [EXIT] ≥ Focus is not adjusted. ≥ The magnification window disappears when [EXIT] is selected. ≥ Some information on - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 79
Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch Function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. 1 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display Touch Function icons. (l 24) 2 Touch the Touch Function icon. (e.g. AF/AE - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 80
Image Stabilizer Function Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of Optical and Electrical Image Stabilizer. Touch to switch the Image Stabilizer on/off. ≥ - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 81
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. 1 Touch . ≥ An icon is displayed B. 2 Touch the object and lock the target. ≥ When you touch the head - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 82
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 Touch to turn the Image Stabilizer on. (l - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 83
*5 Guidelines *1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode. *2 Not displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode. *3 Available in the following recording modes: j Manual Mode j (For the WXF991 ) Slow Zoom Mode *4 It is displayed only when you set the Recording Mode to HDR Movie Mode. (l 50 - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 84
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 canceled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the color for fade in/out MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or [ - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 85
≥ 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 in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start of playback. Self - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 86
according to brightness of the surroundings. : Cancel the setting. ≥ When the battery is low and the light cannot be lit, the will be displayed on the light is in use, the recordable time when using the battery is shortened. ≥ When the battery level is low, the video light may turn off or - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 87
≥ Using a tripod is recommended. ≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal. ≥ Night Mode is not available when [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p] and [WIDE CONV. LENS SET] is set to [ON]. Night Mode ([COLOR]) ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. ≥ If set in a - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 88
≥ This function's default setting is (Normal). ≥ The range that this icon can be displayed correctly the slope is about 45 o to the horizontal direction. ≥ Level Shot Function is canceled when [LEVEL GAUGE] is set to [ON]. (l 93) ≥ When recording horizontal images using a tripod, attach the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 89
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] This function is identical to Scene Mode in Recording Mode. (l 66) The shutter speed and aperture, etc. are automatically adjusted to match the scene you want to record. ≥ This item is displayed in the menu only when [Time Lapse Rec] in - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 90
[ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting [Opt.Zoom 20k]: Optical zoom only (Up to 20k) [i.Zoom 25k]*1: This zoom function allows you to maintain 4K picture quality. (Up to 25k) [i.Zoom 40k]*2: This zoom - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 91
[REC FORMAT] Switch the recording format of motion picture. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC FORMAT] # desired setting [4K MP4]: [MP4/iFrame]: [AVCHD]: [24p] Set the recording format to 4K MP4. (l 2) Set the recording format to MP4/iFrame. (l 2) Set the recording format to AVCHD. (l 2) Set the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 92
1080/60p (1920k1080/60 progressive), the best AVCHD picture quality for this unit. ≥ Please refer to page 13 for details about recordable time using the battery. ≥ Use an SD card conforming to Class 10 of the SD Speed Class Rating when you want to record motion pictures to the SD card - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 93
[LEVEL GAUGE] This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [LEVEL GAUGE] # [ON] ∫ To correct the tilt (Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction) When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt ≥ - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 94
colors, using x.v.Color™ technology. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) ≥ Set [REC FORMAT] HDMI micro cable (supplied) with a TV that supports the x.v.Color™. ≥ When motion pictures recorded while GUIDE] Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 95
. [Wind Noise Canceler] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Wind Noise Canceler] # desired setting [Strong]: When a strong wind is detected, this option effectively reduces the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 96
[Sound Scene Select] You can set the built-in microphone's sound quality as appropriate for the scene you want to record. ≥ Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] or [STEREO MIC]. (l 98) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Sound Scene Select] # desired setting [Auto]: Records sounds with standard - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 97
(When [Directional] is selected in Step 2) Select an item. [SURROUND]/[STEREO]: Records sounds with the setting of [MIC SETUP] ([SURROUND] or [STEREO MIC]). [MONO]: Records sounds from all directions without setting specific directivity. 4 Touch [EXIT]. ≥ appears on the screen. ≥ Depending on - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 98
[MIC SETUP] Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted. ≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. (l 91) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting [SURROUND]*1: Records the surrounding sound with added realism. [ZOOM MIC]: Sound is recorded with changing the directionality in - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 99
[MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. [SET ]: The - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 100
the image. ≥ This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] 2 Touch the desired setting items. [SHARPNESS]: Sharpness of the edge [COLOR - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 101
[PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. MENU : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting ≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio. (l 102) ∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 102
light is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places where it is hard to focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 73) MENU : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 103
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 33. Playback operation Skip Playback (to the start of a scene) Playback display During Playback Operating steps Touch the LCD monitor and slide from - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 104
Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. The size of pictures to be recorded is determined by their scene type. Scene type Picture size 4K MP4 scenes Scene(s) recorded in the recording mode [2160/24p] 8.3M ( - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 105
3 (When [MINUTES] is selected) Touch / to set the time. ≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. 4 Touch the thumbnail to be played back. ≥ Next (Previous) thumbnail can be displayed by touching Repeat Playback /. Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 106
Setting the playback speed of FULL HD Slow Motion Video You can set the speed at which this unit will play back parts recorded as FULL HD Slow Motion Video. ≥ Touch the play mode select icon, and select [ALL MP4/iFrame] or [1080/60p] in [MP4/ iFrame]. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [SLOW PLAY SPEED] # - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 107
] setting of Backup for Twin Camera is switched (l 57) j When recorded in Home Monitor function. (l 166) j Scenes recorded as 4K Cropping (l 108) j When saved in Manual Edit (l 121) j When [NUMBER RESET] is performed - 107 - - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 108
≥ The following scenes and still pictures are grouped separately on the date list, and icons are displayed according to the category: Scene or still picture Icon to be displayed Scenes recorded with [1080/60p] in [AVCHD] Scenes recorded with [1080/50M]/[1080/28M] in [MP4/iFrame] Scenes saved in - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 109
Function [Zooming Crop] [Tracking Crop] [Stabilizing Crop] Effect Allows you to save a cropped image that changes its position and size in high-definition picture quality after setting the cropping positions and sizes for start and end points. Allows you to save a cropped image that tracks the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 110
4 Touch . 5 Touch the desired zoom speed. [Fast]/[Slow] 0h00m15s ≥ The scene will be skipped to the end point. Depending on the set zoom speed, the end point will vary. ≥ Touch [OK]. 6 Adjust the size and position of the cropping frame for the end point. ≥ The cropping frame for the end - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 111
≥ Depending on the portion you touch, you may not be able to track or lock another subject in situations such as the following: j When another subject is too large or small j When the background and another subject are similar in color j When you have touched a dark portion Applying [Stabilizing - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 112
Motion Video (l 68, 71) s Scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera s Scenes recorded as 4K Cropping (l 108) s Scenes saved as Highlight Playback s Scenes saved as manually-edited scenes (l 118) - 112 - - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 113
s Scenes that were converted to MP4 scenes and copied (with the MP4 conversion function) (l 134)* s (For the WXF991 ) Scenes recorded with Slow & Quick Video Mode (l 67) and Dolly Zoom Mode (l 70) * Excluding scenes that were converted from 4K MP4 scenes ≥ Skip Playback, Slow-motion Playback, Frame- - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 114
Playing back with the settings changed Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [SCENE SETUP]*1: Select the scene or date to be played back. [FAVORITE SCENE SETUP]*2: Set up the favorite scenes. (l 115) [FAVORITE SCENE PLAY]*2: Set up if the favorite scenes are to be included in the Highlight - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 115
∫ Checking the favorite scenes 1 Touch the scenes to be played back. 2 Touch [Add] and add the favorite part. ≥ Approximately 4 seconds before and after touching [Add] will be added as favorite. ≥ Number of favorite scenes that can be added are 1 to 14. (Number of scenes that can be added differs - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 116
∫ Playback time setting Touch the playback time. [APPROX 90 SEC.]/[APPROX 3 MIN.]/[AUTO] ≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes. ≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even be played back if the part recognized as clearly recorded is short. ∫ - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 117
playback on a PC. [MP4 640k360/30p]: It will be saved with an image quality, allowing you to upload it on the Internet faster. The format supports playback on a PC. *1 This format is displayed only when an AVCHD scene is selected. *2 This format is not displayed when an AVCHD scene is selected - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 118
thumbnail screen in Playback Mode, and select scenes recorded as [AVCHD] or Backup for Twin Camera. (l 33) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [EDIT SCENE] # [MANUAL EDIT] 2 Touch [1080/60p] or [1080/60i]. ≥ Touch [Enter]. ≥ Thumbnails are displayed by each scene. 3 Select the scene or part of the scene to - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 119
SD card. Before selecting the scene, check the table below and create sufficient free space for saving it. (Approximate free space requirements for saving a manually edited scene) Saving format [AVCHD 1920k1080/60i] [MP4 1280k720/30p] [MP4 640k360/30p] Total time of an edited scene 30 min 1h 30 - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 120
4 (To select thumbnails by specifying a range) Touch [Range]. ≥ To cancel the operation, touch it again. 5 (To select thumbnails by specifying a range) Touch the range (start and finish points) you want to play back. ≥ The range between start and finish points are selected, and the indication - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 121
quality, allowing you to upload it on the Internet faster. The format supports playback on a PC. (When [AVCHD 1920k1080/60i] is selected) ≥ You can save scenes even when using the battery, but we recommend that you use the AC adaptor. ≥ Manually-edited scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 122
Baby Calendar When a baby's birthday and name are registered, scenes recorded since the baby's birthday are displayed as thumbnails for each age in months. ≥ You cannot select scenes recorded as 24p or Backup for Twin Camera. ≥ Scenes recorded before the birthday are not displayed. ≥ Scenes - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 123
, repeat Steps 2 to 3. ≥ When the Baby Calendar is displayed, the following operations are not available: j 4K Cropping j Tagging Favorite Scene j [SCENE PROTECT] j [SECTION DELETE] j [DIVIDE] j [MANUAL EDIT] j [SPLIT&DELETE] j [CONVERT TO MP4] j [Slow Speed Conversion] - 123 - - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 124
Tagging Favorite Scene You can extract portions of a 4K MP4 scene that were recognized by this unit as clearly recorded or that you registered as favorite scenes while recording the 4K MP4 scene, and save the extracted portions as still pictures. ≥ For information on the registration of favorite - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 125
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Touch . (l 24) ALL 2 (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [DATE SETUP]: [SLIDE INTERVAL]*: [EFFECT SETUP]*: [MUSIC SELECT]: Select the date to be played back. Select the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 126
(When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ [USER BGM] lets you use the music stored on your smartphone. To set [USER BGM], use the Wi-Fi function [Link to Cell] and create Highlight Playback from the smartphone app "Image App". The music data will be saved in this - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 127
Playing back still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode as a slide show ≥ For details on recording in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode, refer to page 72. 1 Touch . ≥ The recording group created most recently in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode is displayed. ≥ Touching again, - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 128
Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ∫ To delete the scene or still - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 129
When you stop deleting halfway: Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored. To complete editing: Touch [Return]. ≥ You can also delete scenes by touching MENU , selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 130
Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD/Backup for Twin Camera) Unnecessary part of an AVCHD scene or a scene recorded as Backup for Twin Camera can be deleted. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Touch the play mode select icon on the thumbnail screen in Playback Mode, and select scenes recorded as [ - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 131
Dividing a scene (AVCHD/Backup for Twin Camera) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene or a scene recorded as Backup for Twin Camera. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing. ≥ Touch the play mode select icon on the thumbnail screen in Playback Mode, and select scenes - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 132
Dividing a scene to partially delete (4K MP4, MP4/ iFrame) Divide the 4K MP4 scenes or MP4/iFrame scenes, and delete unnecessary parts. This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. The scenes deleted by dividing cannot be restored. ≥ Touch the play mode select - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 133
Protecting scenes/still pictures Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.) ≥ Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. 1 Select the menu. - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 134
convert and copy AVCHD scenes, scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera, and MP4 scenes. The image quality will be converted into a format that supports playback on a PC and online sharing (MP4 (1280k720/30p) or MP4 (640k360/30p)). ≥ 4K MP4 scenes can also be converted to high-definition picture - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 135
To stop converting to MP4 halfway Touch [CANCEL] during format conversion. To exit the MP4 conversion Touch [Return]. ≥ [CONVERT TO MP4] is not available for the following scenes: j iFrame scenes j 24p scenes j Scenes saved in MP4 (640k360/30p) ≥ A scene recorded over a long time may take time. ≥ - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 136
Advanced (Playback) Slow speed conversion You can convert the playback speed of parts recorded in FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode (l 68, 71) to 1/4 normal speed, and copy them. Once converting scenes recorded in FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode, you can play them back on another device at 1/4 normal - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 137
output resolution will be lower, you can also play them back by connecting this unit to a high-definition TV or other device that does not support 4K motion pictures. 1 Connect this unit to a TV. A HDMI micro cable (supplied) ≥ Be sure to connect to the HDMI terminal. (Insert the connector with the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 138
setting on the TV. (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) 3 Change the mode to to play back. ≥ previewed with 4K Cropping j When saving the Highlight Playback scene or a manually edited scene j When performing [CONVERT TO MP4]/performing [Slow Speed Conversion - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 139
the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ ≥ enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.) ≥ Images may not be displayed on the television for several - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 140
devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices. ≥ This unit supports "VIERA Link Ver.5" function. "VIERA Link Ver.5" is the standard for Panasonic's VIERA Link compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 141
the devices. ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV. ≥ Operation is not possible with - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 142
Copying/playing back with a USB HDD ≥ In this Owner's Manual, "USB hard disk drive" is indicated as "USB HDD". instructions of the USB HDD for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back Refer to the following support site for information about USB HDD. http://panasonic.jp/support/global - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 143
Connection Cable (commercially-available). 2 Connect the AC adaptor and a sufficiently charged battery to this unit. ≥ If the AC adaptor is not connected to this unit on the USB terminal of the USB HDD, refer to the operating instructions of the USB HDD. ≥ It may take several minutes until the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 144
∫ Points to check before copying ≥ When using a USB HDD for the first time, or using a USB HDD that has been used with other devices, first run [FORMAT MEDIA]. ≥ Before copying, go to [MEDIA STATUS] to check the amount of free space on the USB HDD. ≥ In the following cases, copying may take longer: - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 145
files]. ≥ You can also copy scenes or still pictures by touching MENU , selecting [COPY]. 3 Touch [NEXT]. 4 Touch the desired items following the instructions on the screen. ≥ It will return to the previous step by touching . ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 146
Playing back the USB HDD ≥ Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the USB HDD or copied with HD Writer AE 5.3 can be played back. A USB Connection Cable (commercially-available) B USB HDD (commercially-available) C Turn the side with the symbol up to - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 147
the USB HDD may take time. ≥ You cannot set the following items during playback of (USB HDD). j Tagging Favorite Scene j [SCENE PROTECT] j [SECTION DELETE] j [DIVIDE] j [MANUAL EDIT] j [SPLIT&DELETE] j [CONVERT TO MP4] j [Slow Speed Conversion] - 147 - - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 148
, or terminal for connecting the Composite video cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used. You can dub scenes recorded with this unit to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder that supports the recording format or recording mode you want to use. ≥ Note that - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 149
. ∫ To dub using equipment with a USB terminal You can dub by connecting a USB cable. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ Turn on the unit. A USB cable (supplied) B Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of the USB Cable - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 150
cable, AC adaptor or battery while the unit is accessing Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected equipment to this unit. ≥ For details on dubbing and playback methods, read the operating instructions - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 151
-available). ≥ 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 the terminal to which the unit is A/V connected. ≥ See the operating instructions of the video device for details. ≥ Insert the plugs as far as - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 152
security settings (encryption settings). For details, refer to the manuals of your Eye-Fi card and access point. ≥ Install the Eye-Fi settings. (For settings methods etc., please read the card operating instructions or consult the card manufacturer) ≥ Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 153
the required settings in advance on your PC, you can transfer selected files alone. For settings methods etc., please read the card operating instructions or consult the card manufacturer. ≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the selection transfer settings - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 154
in the future due to changes to the card specification etc. ≥ Update the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest one using the software supplied files being transferred. Note that the use of an Eye-Fi card accelerates the battery drain, so we recommend you use the card in Playback Mode. ≥ The - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 155
violates the radiowave regulations if used in countries other than those where this unit is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility for any violations. ∫ There is the risk that data sent and received device such as the smartphone, please read the operating instructions of the device. - 155 - - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 156
motion picture or still picture transmission is not successful, point the Wi-Fi transmitter (l 7) at the wireless device (smartphone, etc.). ≥ When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start or the connection may be disrupted. ≥ The Wi-Fi transmitter may - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 157
perform record/playback operations from a remote location or upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded in this unit on SNS (Social Networking Service). Image App Image App A When connecting directly to a smartphone B When connecting to a wireless access point ≥ You need to turn on the Wi - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 158
". (l 159) ≥ When [Direct Connection Password] is set to [ON] [HC-WXF991PP]/[HC-VX981PP]: Enter SSID and Password or scan QR code to connect. j [WPS Connection points to set up a connection (l 187) ≥ Setting up a connection manually (l 188) 3 When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, follow the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 159
Using [Link to Cell] with a direct connection When [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] 1 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. 2 Touch [Direct Connection]. ≥ This unit will go into connection standby with the smartphone. ≥ The SSID of this unit is displayed on the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 160
When [Direct Connection Password] is set to [ON] ≥ Proceed to Step 5 when your Wi-Fi connection has been made via [Direct Connection] in [Wi-Fi Setup] (l 189). 1 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Link to Cell]. ≥ (If you have touched [Link to Cell] for the first time) A message will be - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 161
connected device AVCHD_0001 2016/12/15 15:30:50 XXXXXXXXX 1/16 Playback screen 1 Camera function button 2 Number of scenes 3 Remaining battery power of this unit 4 Delete 5 Upload 6 Copy 7 Name of the connected device 8 Scene information display ≥ Depending on your OS or - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 162
≥ Changing and adjusting the Sub Window settings* ≥ Backup for Twin Camera ≥ Recording format ≥ Recording mode ≥ Picture size ≥ White Balance ≥ Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment (4K Photo Mode only) ≥ Backlight Compensation ≥ Night Mode ≥ Self-timer ≥ Aspect ratio ≥ Turning the unit off - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 163
and the wireless access point. ≥ [WPS Connection] (l 186) ≥ Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection (l 187) ≥ Setting up a connection manually (l 188) 4 When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, follow the procedure in "Using [Baby Monitor]". ≥ Using [Wi-Fi Setup Wizard], you can - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 164
≥ [Baby Monitor] is not available in the following cases: j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p] j When you set [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE] to [2160/24p] or [1080/24p] in Playback Mode Using [Baby Monitor] ≥ Proceed to Step 2 when your Wi-Fi connection has been made via [Wireless Settings] in [Wi-Fi Setup] - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 165
Changing [Baby Monitor] settings Touch [Setup] on the screen of this unit, and select the item you want to set. ∫ [Notification Setup] This sets whether to send a notification to the smartphone when a sound is detected. [ON]/[OFF] ∫ [Notification Test] This tests if a notification can be sent to the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 166
and the wireless access point. ≥ [WPS Connection] (l 186) ≥ Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection (l 187) ≥ Setting up a connection manually (l 188) 4 When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, follow the procedure in "Using [Home Cam]". (l 167) ≥ Using [Wi-Fi Setup Wizard], you - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 167
Using [Home Cam] ≥ Perform the home monitoring operation on the smartphone. (l 169) ≥ When the firewall is turned on, the Wi-Fi function may not work correctly. If this occurs, check the network settings. When using the home monitor function for the first time ≥ Proceed to Step 2 when your Wi-Fi - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 168
be interrupted or the connection may be terminated depending on your line conditions. Use the recommended optimal speed (upstream) below as a guide to make necessary settings. ∫ Recommended optimal speed (upstream) for the broadband line, mobile router (tethering), etc. connected to this unit ≥ For - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 169
If you have difficulty establishing a connection with [Home Cam] or the connection is disconnected, wait for a while, and connect again. If the connection still cannot be established, check the settings from the menu of the smartphone application "Image App" below. [ (MENU)] # [Application function] - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 170
(Volume high)/ (Volume low) ≥ The mode cannot be switched to another one during home monitoring operations. ≥ Although home monitoring can be performed with the battery, we recommend you use the AC adaptor. ≥ It is recommended to use this unit fixed so that it will not move since it may cause - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 171
DLNA device. A DLNA-compatible device ≥ Please read the operating instructions for the TV about connecting TV to the wireless access point. ≥ access points to set up a connection (l 187) ≥ Setting up a connection manually (l 188) 4 When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, follow the procedure in - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 172
Playing back on a TV You can play back the scenes and still pictures recorded with or stored in this unit on a TV. ≥ The following scenes can be played back: j Scenes recorded in AVCHD j Scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera j Scenes recorded in MP4/iFrame [720] j Scenes saved in MP4 (1280k720/ - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 173
connection between a PC and a wireless access point, refer to the operating instruction of the device in use. ≥ If this unit and a PC are wireless access points to set up a connection (l 187) ≥ Setting up a connection manually (l 188) 4 When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, follow the procedure in - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 174
a destination folder. ≥ Select [Auto-create] or [Create manually]. The first option creates a destination folder automatically, while the second on how to enable sharing, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or the help of your OS. (For Mac) Supported OS: OS X v10.4 to v10.11 Example: - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 175
PC to be connected. ≥ To search for PCs again, touch [Refresh]. (When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed) Touch [Manual Setting]. 4 (When [Manual Setting] is touched) Enter the computer name of the PC (NetBIOS name for Mac computers). ≥ Enter the computer name of your PC (NetBIOS name - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 176
the duplicate scenes or still pictures on PC before deletion to confirm that they have been copied normally. ≥ Copying can be performed even when the battery is used for power, but we recommend that the AC adaptor be used. ≥ Once scenes or still pictures are copied to a PC, the original scenes - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 177
a link between the "LUMIX CLUB" and USTREAM. A You can also broadcast motion pictures live by connecting this unit and a smartphone that supports tethering. ≥ If [CLOCK SET] (l 25) is not set correctly, [Live Cast] cannot be used. ≥ Check your contract details carefully, as smartphone and internet - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 178
a wireless access point (l 186), you can acquire a "LUMIX CLUB" Login ID/Password with this unit. (l 198) 4 Use linked services with "LUMIX CLUB" To use the Live Cast, access following website. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ ≥ Log in to the "LUMIX CLUB" and register/set up the USTREAM on WEB - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 179
Setup] (l 186 to 189). 1 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit. 2 Touch [Live Cast] on the Wi-Fi menu screen. ≥ If a "LUMIX CLUB" Login ID and When the connection is made correctly, the screen of this unit switches to the Live Cast Mode. ∫ To send e-mails You can send e-mails containing such information - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 180
is enabled, the Wi-Fi function may not work correctly when you send an e-mail. If this occurs, check the network settings. ≥ When the live broadcast cannot be watched on a USTREAM application for TVs or smartphones, cancel the Password for the Program, and restart the broadcast. ≥ Image content may - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 181
selected) To set the scheduled broadcast date. [Set to Sending E-mail Time]: [Manual Setting]: Allows you to set the date on which is touched. Allows you to upstream) above. ≥ For information on the optimal speed, contact your service provider, etc. ≥ If the image being broadcast appears as if - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 182
no sound 1 Touch [Microphone On Air]. 2 Touch [OFF]. [ON]: Sound is output during live broadcasts. [OFF]: Sound is not output during live broadcasts. ≥ If you broadcast and record a motion picture simultaneously when this item is set to [OFF], the sound of the broadcast will not be recorded - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 183
in the "Image App" menu about function of Image App. ≥ The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being used. For information on the "Image App", check the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only.) ≥ When - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 184
to a wireless access point (l 186) ≥ [Link to Cell] (l 157) ≥ [Baby Monitor] (l 163) ≥ [Home Cam] (l 166) ≥ [DLNA Play] (l 171) ≥ [Copy] (l 173) ≥ [Live Cast] (l 177) Setting up a direct connection to a smartphone (l 189) ≥ [Link to Cell] (l 157) ≥ If you select [History], you can set up a Wi-Fi - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 185
selecting the network name (SSID) of this unit from the Wi-Fi setup of the smartphone, start up "Image App". 3 Follow the on-screen instructions of the smartphone to set up a connection. ≥ When the settings is complete, the smartphone and this unit are connected directly, allowing you to use remote - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 186
access point to waiting for WPS. ≥ For further details, please read the operating instructions for the wireless access point. (When using a tethering connection, please read the operating instructions for the smartphone.) ≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete. Touch [ENTER - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 187
the operating instructions for the wireless access point. (When using a tethering connection, please read the operating instructions for the ≥ When no wireless access points are displayed, refer to "Setting up a connection manually". (l 188) ≥ If an Encryption key (Password) is not set, the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 188
to delete wireless access points or change the search order of wireless access points, please refer to [Wireless Settings] on page 194. 5 Touch [Manual Setting]. 6 Touch [INPUT], then enter the SSID of the wireless access point to connect. A [Delete] B [ENTER] ≥ For details on how to enter - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 189
the screen ≥ Check the wireless access points instruction manual and settings when a saving wireless access Refer to "Messages" (l 238) and "Troubleshooting" (l 240) for details. ≥ Transmission not, refer to "Connecting with QR code". [HC-WXF991PP]/[HC-VX981PP]: Enter SSID and Password or scan QR - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 190
following operations: 1 Select the option that allows you to install the app on the profile screen of the "Image App", and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 2 Press the home button to close the displayed screen. 3 Select the network name (SSID) of this unit from the Wi - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 191
Connecting by entering an SSID and Password 1 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. 2 Touch [Direct Connection]. 3 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the smartphone's setup menu. 4 On the smartphone's Wi-Fi setting screen, select the SSID displayed on this unit. 5 Enter the Password - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 192
instruction of the device in use for details about the setting of the wireless access point or smartphone. Problem security settings. ≥ If the wireless access point supports both the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 point due to problems with the signal. Refer to "Setting up a connection manually". (l 188) - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 193
Problem The Wi-Fi connection is not possible between this unit and a smartphone. It takes long time every time to connect to a smartphone. This unit is - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 194
Wi-Fi How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu Configure various settings necessary to use the Wi-Fi function. When connected to Wi-Fi, the settings cannot be changed. 1 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. 2 Touch desired menu item. [Wireless Settings] You can add or delete wireless - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 195
Sub Camera] You can use this unit as a Wireless Sub Camera. For the connection procedure and other details, check the website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam ≥ This function is not available when [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p]. [LUMIX CLUB] Please refer to page 198. [Home - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 196
[Menu Password] [Setup]/[Delete] This will set/clear the Password to limit the startup of the Wi-Fi setting menu. By setting the Password, it will prevent erroneous operation, prevent wrongful use of the Wi-Fi function by third party, and protect the set personal information. 1 Touch [Setup]. 2 - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 197
Address]/[Subnet Mask]/[Gateway]/[Primary DNS]/[Secondary DNS]/[MAC Address] ≥ If you touch [AUTO], the network settings are configured automatically. If you touch [MANUAL], you can set each item. Select the item you want to set, and set it. ≥ [MAC Address] cannot be changed. [Connection Test] You - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 198
and still pictures recorded with this unit to WEB service with [Link to Cell] or use the [Live Cast] function if you register to "LUMIX CLUB". like to keep. Refer to the "LUMIX CLUB" site for details. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ ≥ Set a wireless access point in [Wireless Settings]. (l 186 - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 199
if the terms of use have been updated. 1 Press Wi-Fi button on services. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Preparation: Make sure that you have created an account on the WEB service service. 3 Save your e-mail address. 4 Select the WEB service to be used and save it. ≥ Follow the instructions on - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 200
owner's manual describe the procedure for connecting this unit and a smartphone. For information on non-smartphone devices that support the Wireless Sub Camera function and the procedures for using them, check the support website below. (As of November 2015) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 201
∫ Wireless Multi-Camera function Connecting multiple smartphones to this unit via Wi-Fi allows you to simultaneously display two Sub Windows and record images in them. Up to three smartphones can be connected simultaneously. (l 207) (For the WXF991 ) ≥ You can also use the Sub Camera of this unit*. - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 202
other applications as possible. ≥ Recording consumes a large amount of battery power. When recording for a long period of time, pay attention to the remaining battery power. ≥ For information on the setup of your smartphone, refer to its operating instructions. ≥ Please also refer to "If the Wi-Fi - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 203
Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera Using a Smartphone as a Wireless Sub Camera ≥ You need to turn on the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone. ≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD] or [MP4/iFrame]. ≥ Install the smartphone application "Image App" on your smartphone. (l 183) When connecting a smartphone to this unit - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 204
(When using the recording screen) Touch the recording screen on this unit and touch . 2 Touch [Smartphone] on the screen of this unit. A [Wireless Twin Camera] B [Smartphone] 3 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the C [Other Camera] D [CANCEL] smartphone's setup menu. ≥ When [Direct - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 205
When [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] 4 On the smartphone's Wi-Fi setting screen, select the SSID displayed on this unit. ≥ It may take time to complete the Wi-Fi connection. 5 When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, press the home button on the smartphone and start up the smartphone - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 206
operations: 1 Select the option that allows you to install the app on the profile screen of the "Image App", and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 2 Press the home button to close the displayed screen. 3 Touch [NEXT] on the screen of this unit to display its - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 207
When connecting a smartphone to this unit as a Wireless Sub Camera for the first time (To use the Wireless Multi-Camera function) ≥ The default setting for [Direct Connection Password] is [OFF]. ≥ The QR code is not displayed when [Direct Connection Password] (l 195) is set to [OFF]. Refer to " - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 208
Sub Window of this unit. * Displayed if you have connected one smartphone to this unit and enabled the Sub Camera of this unit. ≥ (For the VX981 ) The image being captured by the smartphone connected to this unit will be displayed in a Sub Window of this unit. ≥ If you touch , the registration - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 209
Sub Window of this unit. * Displayed if you have connected one smartphone to this unit and enabled the Sub Camera of this unit. ≥ (For the VX981 ) The image being captured by the smartphone connected to this unit will be displayed in a Sub Window of this unit. ≥ If you touch , the registration - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 210
≥ You cannot connect devices other than smartphones for the Wireless Multi-Camera function. ≥ Changing the [Direct Connection Password] setting clears registered smartphones. ≥ When you have made a connection with [Direct Connection Password] set to [ON], connect the second and subsequent - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 211
≥ This unit and the smartphone will be connected via Wi-Fi. When the connection to this unit is complete, the image being captured by the smartphone will be displayed on the Sub Window of this unit. ≥ If the connection cannot be established or no image appears on the Sub Window, follow the steps - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 212
Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera Recording with a Wireless Sub Camera (Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera) ≥ (For the WXF991 ) The Sub Camera of this unit is not available for the Wireless Twin Camera function. ≥ An image recorded with the Main Camera and the Wireless Sub Camera's image displayed on the Sub - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 213
When the Wi-Fi signal weakens If the signal weakens when the Sub Window is displayed, the connection status icon changes to / (Weak) and / flashes on the Sub Window. If the signal weakens further, the connection status icon changes to / and the Sub Window image disappears. ≥ You cannot - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 214
∫ Displaying or hiding the Sub Window Touch . ≥ Each time you touch the icon, you can display or hide the Sub Window. ≥ When the Sub Window is hidden, the Sub Window will not be recorded. ∫ Sub Window size when using a Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera The size of the image displayed on the Sub Window - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 215
Changing the Wireless Twin Camera settings Changing the display position of the Sub Window 1 Touch Sub Window. 2 Touch the display position you want to change. ≥ Depending on the display position of the Sub Window, the positions of the icons displayed on the screen may change. Changing the color of - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 216
Changing the Wireless Multi-Camera settings Changing the display position of the Sub Window 1 Touch Sub Window to be changed. ≥ The selected Sub Window will be highlighted in yellow. 2 Touch the display position you want to change. ≥ Depending on the display position of the Sub Window, the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 217
Switching the image in the Sub Window 1 Touch Sub Window to be switched. ≥ The selected Sub Window will be highlighted in yellow. ≥ The Sub Camera select icons will be displayed and the selected icon will be highlighted in yellow. 2 Touch the desired icon to switch the image in the Sub Window. : - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 218
Swapping the images between the Sub Windows 1 Touch Sub Window to be swapped. ≥ The selected Sub Window will be highlighted in yellow. ≥ The Sub Camera select icons will be displayed and the selected icon will be highlighted in yellow. 2 Touch the icon selected for the other Sub Window. ≥ The Sub - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 219
≥ Recording menu items, operation icons, and functions such as Image Stabilizer, Level Shot Function and [QUICK POWER ON] work only for the Main Camera. ≥ The Fade function's image effects do not affect the Sub Window. ≥ When the "Image App" screen disappears, image transmission to the Sub Window - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 220
information on the setup of your smartphone, refer to its operating instructions. Problem Cannot connect this unit to the smartphone. No image on is connected to a wireless access point or another video camera that supports the Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera function, after terminating the connection, - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 221
to download/install the software. ≥ The software is available for download until the end of March 2019. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/f_ae53.html ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 5.3 (PDF file) for details on how to use it. ∫ Smart Wizard The Smart Wizard - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 222
Explorer. ≥ Please refer to page 233 for details about using a Mac. Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 5.3 in a device that does - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 223
means the software and other information such as manuals downloaded by Licensee through Panasonic website), but all applicable rights to patents, , Licensee may not use the Software for commercial software hosting services. Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 224
Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 produced by Microsoft Corporation (1) Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 only when included in the Software, and shall not use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 in any other configuration or method. Licensee shall not - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 225
With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual is fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ Even if the system requirements are fulfilled, it may take some time to edit 4K motion pictures and - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 226
recording. Clear the check box for [Compress this drive to save disk space] in [Properties] for the hard disk drive. Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device Internet connection ≥ HD Writer AE 5.3 is for Windows only. ≥ Input is not - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 227
∫ To use the HD Writer AE 5.3 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 - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 228
is available for download until the end of March 2019. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/f_ae53.html ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE Uninstall]. ≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions. ≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the PC. - 228 - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 229
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html - 229 - - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 230
is performed while accessing the SD card.) ∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge. ≥ When connecting this unit to a PC - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 231
PC. If you do so, this unit may not be able to read these files or its functions may not operate correctly. ≥ When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will not be recognized by this unit. ≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards. - 231 - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 232
. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 5.3] # [HD Writer AE 5.3]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software. Reading the operating instructions of the software applications ≥ You will need Adobe - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 233
Mac. ≥ iMovie and Final Cut Pro X supported. For details about iMovie and Final Cut Pro if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual is fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. PC], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 234
indications Motion Picture Recording Mode *2 For VX981 only Still Picture Recording Mode 0h00m00s 1h30m HDR Movie Mode (l 50, 65) Scene Mode (l 66) MNL Manual Mode (l 73) / / / Cinema Like Effect Mode*1 FULL (l 154) Remaining battery power (l 16) 1h30m Remaining battery time (l 16 - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 235
balance Adjustment (8mm movie) (l 64) / HDR Effect (l 50, 87) / MF AF/AE tracking (l 81) Level Shot Function (l 87) Touch Shutter (l 82) Manual Focus (l 76) /// / White Balance (l 74) 1/100 Shutter Speed (l 75) OPEN/F2.0 Iris value (l 75) 0dB Gain value (l 75) ± (White)/ ¥ (Green) Focus - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 236
∫ Playback indications 1/;/5/ /6/ D/E/;1/2; /7/8/9/:/ Display during playback (l 34, 103) 0h00m00s Playback Time (l 34) No.10 Scene Number Repeat Playback (l 105) Resume Playback (l 105) 100-0001 Still picture folder/file name Transfer/Protected motion pictures/still pictures (l 133, 153) - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 237
∫ Confirmatory indications -- (Time The built-in battery is low. (l 25) display) Warning for recording of yourself (l 26) SD card is not inserted or is incompatible. ∫ Indication of Wireless Twin/ Multi-Camera Startup - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 238
BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 11) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery connected device. ≥ It may be impossible to connect from some Web services such as "LUMIX CLUB" and USTREAM. Try to reconnect after waiting - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 239
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. ≥ If - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 240
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound condensation. It is not a malfunction. Please refer to page 2. Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. This unit is turned off automatically. This - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 241
battery capacity indication is an approximation. If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and then charge it again. Problem hard to bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 61, 76) ≥ - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 242
cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC, disc etc. Problem Even when this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images or sounds inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details. ≥ When connected to other devices using only the battery, reconnect using the AC - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 243
the USB cable. ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer AE 5.3. Problem Cannot connect to wireless access point or smartphone. Cannot operate from smartphone using [Link to Cell]. When I look at the recording - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 244
from a "LUMIX CLUB" linked service. (l 178) ≥ "LUMIX CLUB" or USTREAM lines may be congested. Retry the live broadcast after waiting a short while. the information in the login screen of "LUMIX CLUB". http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Problem If the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 245
the HD Writer AE 5.3, but it will play back smoothly if you set the seamless settings in the HD Writer AE 5.3. Refer to the operating instructions for the HD Writer AE 5.3. Principal reasons for not playing back smoothly ≥ When the scenes were recorded on different dates ≥ When scenes lasting under - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 246
the unit's casing, causing it to malfunction. Cleaning ≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the AC adaptor from the AC outlet, and then wipe the unit with these solvents. ≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions that came with the cloth. Do not use the unit for - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 247
starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit. Be sure to detach the battery after use. ≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the unit is off. Keeping the unit in this state may - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 248
you are still unable to charge, there may be a fault in the unit, battery or AC adaptor. Off: ≥ Charging has finished. ≥ If the status indicator deletion screen appears, select [YES], and then follow the on-screen instructions. LCD monitor/viewfinder ≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or condensation - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 249
, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage the SD card, note that:". (l 248) When uploading images on web services ≥ Images may contain information that can be used for identifying individuals such as titles - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 250
of Panasonic Corporation and service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. ≥ QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. ≥ "Eye-Fi" is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc. ≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 251
min 64 GB 1 h 50 min 3h ≥ "h" is an abbreviation for hour, "min" for minute and "s" for second. ≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for. (l 13) ≥ The default setting for [REC FORMAT] is [4K MP4]. ≥ Maximum continuously recordable time - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 252
≥ Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB). ≥ Recordable times will be approximately half the times in the above table when Backup for Twin Camera is in operation. ≥ The maximum remaining recordable time that can be - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 253
(Motion picture recording mode) Recording format [4K MP4] [MP4/iFrame], [AVCHD] Picture size Aspect ratio 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB 20.4M 6016k3384 300 1300 5000 8.3M 14M 3840k2160 4992k2808 [16:9] 750 450 3000 1900 12000 7500 2.1M 1920k1080 3200 12500 52000 Recording format - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 254
the Conversion Lens/ Filter Kit Attaching the supplied shoe adaptor [VX981] Attach the Wide Conversion Lens (VW-W4907H: optional) ND For information on how to attach and use those accessories, refer to their manuals. ∫ When attaching the shoe adaptor Insert the shoe adaptor into the shoe - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 255
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit 1 Attach this unit to the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle. ≥ For details on attachment method, refer to the operating instructions of Remote Pan Tilt Cradle. 2 Connect the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit using the USB cable (supplied with this unit). A Turn the side - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 256
this unit on the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, insert the SD card and the battery. ≥ When this unit is mounted on the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, make supplying power to this unit. ≥ When the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle detects a problem, its status indicator flashes, and both this unit and the Remote Pan Tilt - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 257
When a moving object is detected within the recording range, the object will be tracked and recorded automatically. The operation is manual. This mode lets you manually operate the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle. The operation is automatic. ≥ The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle moves to recording angles registered - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 258
to its home position. It takes time until recording starts. ≥ The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle operates within the range set in advance. (When [Manual]/[Preset Positions] is selected) ≥ Performing the operation of Step 2 during recording may cause the recording screen to shake or the Remote Pan Tilt - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 259
BATT)] nor [ECONOMY (AC)] will work. ≥ The following functions will be set to [OFF]: j Level Shot Function j Optical Image Stabilizer j [SHOOTING GUIDE] ≥ If you experience fatigue, a feeling of discomfort or other symptoms when playing back a scene recorded with the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, stop the - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 260
to a window ≥ Depending on recording conditions, scenes may not be recorded as intended. In such cases, we recommend setting the mode to [Manual]. (About [Party Scene]) ≥ [Sound Scene Select] is set to [Auto]. (About [Moving Object]) ≥ When recording starts, a moving subject will be detected. Before - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 261
version of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is displayed. [Firmware Upgrade] You can update the firmware version of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle. For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of November 2015) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only - Panasonic HC-VX981K | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 262
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Owner’s Manual
4K Video Camera
Model No.
HC-WXF991
HC-VX981
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
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