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Motion picture compatibility ≥ This unit is based on AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format. ≥ Even if the devices used have compatible standards, when playback of motion pictures recorded using another device is performed using this unit, or when motion pictures recorded using this unit is played back in another device, 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 (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit. ≥ Depending on the playback device, still pictures may be played back with picture sizes different from the ones with which they were recorded. - 36 -

Section	Page
Read this first	2
Contents	4
Preparation	7
Names and Functions 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	16
Cards that you can use with this unit	16
Inserting/removing an SD card	17
Turning the unit on/off	19
Selecting a mode	20
Switching this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode	20
Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode	21
LCD monitor/viewfinder	22
How to use the touch screen	22
Viewfinder adjustment [WXF991]	23
About the Touch Menu	24
Setting date and time	25
Basic	26
Before recording	26
Recording motion pictures	28
Recording still pictures	30
Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode	31
Registering your favorite scenes while recording 4K motion picture	32
Motion picture/Still picture playback	33
Using the menu screen	37
Using the Setup Menu	38
Advanced (Recording)	49
Using the zoom	49
Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode	49
HDR Movie Mode	50
Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [WXF991]	51
Changing and adjusting the settings of the Sub Camera and the Sub Window	54
Recording with the Backup for Twin Camera Function	57
Changing the Recording Mode	59
Intelligent Auto	60
Intelligent Auto Plus	62
Creative Control	62
HDR Movie Mode	65
Scene Mode	66
Cinema Like Effect [WXF991]	67
FULL HD Slow Motion Video [VX981]	71
4K Photo Mode	71
Stop Motion Animation Assist	72
Manual recording	73
White Balance	74
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment	75
Manual Focus adjustment	76
Recording with the Touch Function	79
Touch function icons	79
Recording functions of operation icons	83
Operation icons	83
Recording functions of menus	89
Advanced (Playback)	103
Playback Operations	103
Motion picture playback using operation icon	103
Creating still picture from motion picture	104
Highlight & Time Frame Index	104
Repeat Playback	105
Resuming the previous playback	105
Setting the playback speed of FULL HD Slow Motion Video	106
Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom)	106
Various playback functions	107
Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date	107
4K Cropping	108
Highlight Playback	112
Manual Edit	118
Baby Calendar	122
Tagging Favorite Scene	124
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show	125
Playing back still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode as a slide show	127
Deleting scenes/still pictures	128
Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD/Backup for Twin Camera)	130
Dividing a scene (AVCHD/Backup for Twin Camera)	131
Dividing a scene to partially delete (4K MP4, MP4/ iFrame)	132
Protecting scenes/still pictures	133
Convert to MP4	134
Slow speed conversion	136
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV	137
Connecting with an HDMI micro cable	139
Listening in 5.1 channel sound (AVCHD)	140
Playback using VIERA Link	140
Copy/Dubbing	142
Copying/playing back with a USB HDD	142
Preparing for copying/playing back	142
Simple copy	145
Copy selected files	145
Playing back the USB HDD	146
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc.	148
Using the Eye-Fi™ card	152
Wi-Fi	155
Wi-Fi® function	155
[Link to Cell]	157
Preparations before using [Link to Cell]	158
Using [Link to Cell] with a direct connection	159
Using [Link to Cell] with a wireless access point connection	160
About [Link to Cell]	161
[Baby Monitor]	163
Preparations before using [Baby Monitor]	163
Using [Baby Monitor]	164
[Home Cam]	166
Preparations before using [Home Cam]	166
Using [Home Cam]	167
[DLNA Play]	171
Preparations before using [DLNA Play]	171
Playing back on a TV	172
[Copy]	173
Preparations before 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-Fi Connection	184
Using the [Wi-Fi Setup Wizard] to set up a connection	185
Connecting to a wireless access point	186
Setting up a direct connection to a smartphone	189
Connecting from the history	191
If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established	192
How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu	194
Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera	200
Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera function	200
Notes on the Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera function	202
Using a Smartphone as a Wireless Sub Camera	203
When connecting a smartphone to this unit as a Wireless Sub Camera for the first time (To use the Wireless Twin Camera function)	203
When connecting a smartphone to this unit as a Wireless Sub Camera for the first time (To use the Wireless Multi-Camera function)	207
When connecting for the second time or later	210
Terminating the connection	211
Recording with a Wireless Sub Camera (Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera)	212
Screen display when using a Wireless Sub Camera	212
Changing the Wireless Twin Camera settings	215
Changing the Wireless Multi-Camera settings	216
If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established (Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera)	220
With a PC	221
What you can do with a PC	221
Before Installing HD Writer AE 5.3	223
Operating environment	225
Installation	228
Connecting to a PC	229
About the 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	234
Indications	234
Messages	238
About recovery	239
Troubleshooting	240
Cautions for use	246
About copyright	250
Recording modes/approximate recordable time	251
Approximate number of recordable pictures	252
Optional accessories	254

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Motion picture compatibility

≥

This unit is based on AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format.

≥

Even if the devices used have compatible standards, when playback of motion pictures

recorded using another device is performed using this unit, or when motion pictures recorded

using this unit is played back in another device, 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 (Design rule for Camera File system)

established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

≥

This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other products

and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit.

≥

Depending on the playback device, still pictures may be played back with picture sizes

different from the ones with which they were recorded.