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HC-X1 Model No. 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) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 2
choosing Panasonic! the back of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Date of Purchase Dealer remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 3
block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 4
: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core Support Contact: Panasonic HC-X1 Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://shop.panasonic.com/support HC-X1 - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 5
∫ Concerning the battery Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. ≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. ≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥ Do not touch the plug - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 6
Brazil Only Brasil Apenas ∫ Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Atenção ≥ Cobrir os terminais positivo (_) e negativo (`) com uma fita isolante adesiva, antes de depositar numa caixa destinada - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 7
not use these solvents. ≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions that came with the cloth. When you are not going to use the unit time. ≥ When using this unit for a long period of time, use a support such as a tripod. Low temperature burns may result if any high temperature part - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 8
≥ Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery. ≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature, high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions. ≥ To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 9
data is displayed, so select [YES] and follow the instruction on the screen. ≥ The customer is responsible for the handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for * AVCHD Progressive (1080/60p, 1080/50p) supported. MOV and MP4: These recording methods are suitable - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 10
in formats that support 4K. 4K motion content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that for more details on SD cards. ∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions ≥ The battery pack is referred to as the "Battery". ≥ SDHC - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 11
the menu screen 42 Recording Before recording 43 Selecting a media to record 43 Formatting media 44 Recording motion picture 44 Switching between Auto and Manual Mode 46 Adjusting the Picture Quality 48 Using the zoom 50 Image Stabilizer Function 52 Focus 54 One Push AF 57 Push AF 58 - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 12
201 Maintenance 202 Video Setup 203 Picture Setup 204 Copy 204 Display Indications 205 Messages 208 Warning Indications 214 Others Troubleshooting 217 About recovery 221 About copyright 222 Recording functions that cannot be used simultaneously 224 Recording modes/approximate recordable - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 13
lens hood is attached to this unit at the time of purchase. (For U.S.A. only) If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts. - 13 - - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 14
to page 28, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. (For U.S.A. only) To order optional accessories please visit http://shop.panasonic.com or your local Photo Specialty Dealer. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 15
the SD card It is possible to record motion pictures and still pictures to the SD card using a variety of recording functions. ≥ This unit supports relay/simultaneous/background/dual codec recording using double card slots. Linking to external devices USB Device Mode Transfer data (files) to perform - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 16
the scenes and still pictures copied to the external media device. ≥ This unit supports USB 3.0. Refer to the following support site for information about an external media device. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) A USB 3.0 (Host mode) B External media - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 17
Remote operations with an iPad Attaching a wireless module that support this unit (l 144) to the USB HOST terminal of this unit allows you to connect to a wireless LAN network. You can perform the following operations - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 18
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 15 18 19 1 USB HOST terminal (l 138, 143) 2 USB DEVICE terminal (l 135) 3 HDMI OUT connector [HDMI] (l 128) 4 Handle 5 Lens hood release button (l 22) 6 Audio input terminal 1 (XLR 3 pin) [AUDIO INPUT1] (l 24 - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 19
of 5.5 mm (0.22 q) or more may damage the unit. 27 Eyepiece corrector lever (l 38) 28 ND filter switch [ND FILTER] (l 109) 29 Focus Auto/Manual/¶ switch [FOCUS A/M/¶] (l 54) 30 Iris button [IRIS] (l 69) 31 FOCUS ASSIST button (l 58) 32 User 1 button [USER1] (l 85) 33 User 2 button [USER2] (l 85) 34 - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 20
50 51 52 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 53 54 66 67 68 55 56 57 69 70 71 73 72 74 50 SD Card slot cover (l 32) 51 Access lamp (card 1) (l 32) 52 Card slot 1 (l 32) 53 Access lamp (card 2) (l 32) 54 Card slot 2 (l 32) 55 INPUT1 / INPUT2 switches (l 76) 56 CH1 SELECT/CH2 SELECT switches (l 76) 57 - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 21
75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 75 Accessory shoe 76 Sub zoom lever (l 50, 176) ≥ This lever functions in the same manner as the zoom lever. ≥ The zoom speed is controlled with this lever in a way different from the way it is controlled with the zoom lever. (l 51) 77 Zoom lever [T/W] (l 50) (In - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 22
∫ Attaching/detaching the lens hood (How to detach the lens hood) While pressing and holding the lens hood release button, rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. A Lens hood release button (How to attach the lens hood) B Mounting mark 1 Fit the lens hood into this - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 23
∫ Adjust the length of the hand strap so that it fits your hand. Adjust the hand strap according to the size of your hand. ≥ If you find it difficult to fasten the buckle B, move the pad A forward, and fasten the buckle B again. 1 Open the buckle. 2 Pull the end of the belt. ∫ Attaching the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 24
∫ Attaching the front microphone ≥ The microphone holder is set up so that a 21 mm (0.83 q) external microphone (AG-MC200G: optional) can be attached. Check in advance whether the microphone you wish to use can be attached. 1 Attach the microphone holder to the microphone holder attachment part. ≥ - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 25
/AG-VBR89/AG-VBR118. ≥ The AG-VBR59/AG-VBR89/AG-VBR118 supports quick charging. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 26
is complete. Slide the battery to remove it. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 28). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the 10 seconds, insert the battery again. ≥ If two batteries that support quick charging are inserted, priority will be given to the battery inserted - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 27
Inserting/removing the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. ≥ Insert the battery until it clicks and locks. Removing the battery Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF and the status indicator is turned off, and then remove by holding onto it - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 28
Charging and recording time Charging/Recording time Battery model number Voltage/Capacity (minimum) Supplied battery/ AG-VBR59 (optional) AG-VBR89 (optional) 7.28 V/5900 mAh 7.28 V/8850 mAh AG-VBR118 (optional) 7.28 V/11800 mAh VW-VBD58 (optional) 7.2 V/5800 mAh Charging time 3 h 20 min 4h - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 29
exhausted. Charge the battery. How to read the indicator An approximate guide of the charging progress is indicated by the flashing position of the 75% 75% to 100% ≥ The display of the indicator is an approximate guide. When the battery pack is connected to the video camera or the charger, refer - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 30
Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always "live" as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: ≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device. ≥ Do not use - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 31
≥ The cards that you can use are correct as of November 2016. ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic Memory Card. Card type Capacity SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB to 128 GB an SDXC Memory Card with a capacity of at least 64 GB that supports UHS Speed Class3. - 31 - - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 32
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card for the first time, it is necessary to format the SD card. (l 44) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off. Access lamp A - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 33
Preparation Turning the unit on/off Set the power switch to ON while pressing the lock release button B to turn on the unit. ON OFF To turn off the unit Set the power switch to OFF while pressing the lock release button. The status indicator goes off. A The status indicator lights on. ≥ To - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 34
Preparation Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder Setting how to turn on/off the LCD monitor and Viewfinder Select the menu. (l 42) MENU : [OUTPUT SETUP] # [LCD/EVF OUTPUT] # desired setting [AUTO]: The LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is extracted. When you move your eye closer to the eye - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 35
Using the LCD monitor 1 Extract the LCD monitor in the direction as indicated in the figure. ≥ Hold the LCD monitor extract part A, and extract the LCD monitor until it clicks into position. 2 Rotate to the position that is easy to view. To retract the LCD monitor Retract as shown in the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 36
How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the center of the icon. ≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you are touching another part of - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 37
LCD monitor adjustment ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. [POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. Select the menu. (l 42) MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # [+1] (Makes brighter)/[0] (Normal)/[-1] (Makes less bright) - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 38
Viewfinder adjustment ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Adjusting the field of view It adjusts the field of view to show the image on the viewfinder clearly. 1 Adjust the viewfinder to suit your vision so that you can see the display images clearly. ≥ Be careful - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 39
[EVF COLOR] The recording images or playback images on the viewfinder can be selected between color/black and white. Select the menu. (l 42) MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [EVF COLOR]# [ON] or [OFF] [ON]: [OFF]: Displayed in color Displayed in black and white ≥ If you adjust the [COLOR] setting in [EVF - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 40
When this unit is turned on, the message [SET TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME] may appear. To make these settings, select [YES], and follow the instructions from Step 2-3 of the time zone setting procedure. Time zone Time difference from the Greenwich Mean Time can be set. 1 Select the menu. (l 42) MENU - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 41
∫ Time zone table Time difference Region 0:00 London, Casablanca s1:00 Azores s2:00 Fernando de Noronha s3:00 Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires s3:30 Newfoundland s4:00 s4:30 s5:00 s6:00 s7:00 Manaus, La Paz Caracas Toronto, New York, Miami, Lima Chicago, Houston, Mexico City Denver, - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 42
Preparation Using the menu screen ≥ You can also select menu items by operating the jog dial. (l 112) MENU 1 Press the MENU button . MENU 2 Touch the top menu A. 3 Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching /. 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. 5 Touch [EXIT - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 43
Recording Before recording ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ Hold the eye cup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your eye. ≥ Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in which the unit is - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 44
Formatting media If you use the SD cards for the first time for recording with this unit, format the cards. Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC etc. (l 134) ≥ When using two SD - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 45
∫ Screen indications in the Recording Mode TC 00:00:0000 R 1h20m MAIN R 1h20m 150M 59.94p TC 00:00:00.00 / (White) Counter display (l 80) Card slot number R 1h20m MAIN Approximate remaining recordable time ≥ When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red. Card slot selected - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 46
unit operates according to the [AUTO SW] menu settings. ≥ When the following settings are automatically adjusted in Auto Mode, the corresponding Manual Mode settings are canceled: j Focus (l 54) j Iris (l 69) j GAIN (l 71) j Shutter speed (l 73) ∫ To enable/disable auto switch functions You can - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 47
of this unit automatically adjusts the White Balance according to the lighting condition. If Auto Tracking White Balance does not work correctly, switch to Manual Mode first, and then adjust the White Balance. (l 65) Auto Focus The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 48
. It effectively softens or sharpens images, but in some cases, the whole image may become rough due to emphasized noise and edges. To avoid such problems, it is necessary not to add this effect on parts where emphasizing is not needed and keep the details of the parts. ∫ Menu item [MASTER - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 49
Color correction function This function sets color saturation and phase. It applies individual effect on 16 phases in an image. It can be set to individual color hue. ∫ Menu item [COLOR CORRECTION SETTING] (l 158) Black control function This function sets the black level that is to be the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 50
Recording Using the zoom The unit can deliver a maximum optical zoom of 20k. ≥ (When the picture size of [REC FORMAT] (l 163) is 1920k1080 or below) It can zoom up to approx. 30k when the [i.Zoom] is set to [ON]. (l 51) ≥ You can check the zoom magnification on-screen, displayed as a value between - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 51
Using the i.Zoom When [i.Zoom] is set to [ON], you can zoom in while maintaining the beauty of high-definition picture quality up to a magnification of approx. 30k. ≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to a setting with a picture size of 1920k1080 or below. (l 163) Select the menu. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [i.Zoom] # [ON] - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 52
Recording 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. 1 Register [O.I.S.] to a USER button. (l - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 53
≥ The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following case: j When the size in [REC FORMAT] is set to 4K (4096k2160) (l 163) ∫ Blur amplitude You can adjust the performance of camera shake correction according to the level of camera shake during recording. Select the menu. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [BLUR - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 54
Focus. FOCUS A M ʿ A FOCUS A/M/¶ switch B PUSH AUTO button C Focus ring PUSH AUTO ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Set the FOCUS A/M/¶ switch to [M] to enable Manual Focus. ≥ It will switch to MF from AF. 2 Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring. ≥ The focus value can be set - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 55
∫ To change the way you adjust focus with the focus ring Select the menu. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [FOCUS RING DRIVE] [SPEED]: [COARSE]: [FINE]: Adjusts the focus value according to the speed at which the focus ring is rotated. Adjusts the focus value according to the rotational position of the focus - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 56
object or the background into focus. 3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. ≥ This function is not available in the following cases: j In manual focus mode (l 54) j During Super Slow Recording (l 105) j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 102) ≥ When a faster [AF SPEED] value is selected, focus - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 57
AUTO button. ≥ Auto Focus will be activated and the camera will perform high-speed focusing until the image is focused. ≥ The focus setting returns to Manual Focus Mode once the image is focused or a certain time has elapsed. ≥ You can also use One Push AF with the USER button to which - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 58
Push AF If you press and hold the PUSH AUTO button, Manual Focus will be temporarily switched to Auto Focus. ≥ Set this unit to Manual Focus. (l 54) Press and hold the PUSH AUTO button. ≥ The focus position will be automatically adjusted for the subject at the center of the screen. ≥ - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 59
Using Focus Assist ≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 54) Press the FOCUS ASSIST button or the USER button to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1] or [FOCUS ASSIST 2] is registered. ≥ You can also use - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 60
∫ To change the peaking settings If you set Focus Assist to ON by following either of the procedures below, in-focus portions are highlighted with color (peaking). j Setting the menu item [FOCUS ASSIST 1] to [PEAKING] or [BOTH] and pressing the FOCUS ASSIST button or the USER button to - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 61
deviation is great. ≥ After automatic adjustment is complete, the focus is not adjusted automatically again until you operate the focus ring. ≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 54) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] ≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. ≥ The on-screen icon - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 62
. Registering a focus position To use Focus Transition, you need to register a focus position. ≥ You can register up to 3 focus positions. ≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 54) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FOCUS TRANSITION] # [SET] 2 Touch the item to which you want to register the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 63
Using Focus Transition ≥ Select the [FOCUS TRANSITION] menu. (l 62) ≥ Register [FOCUS TRANS] to a USER button. (l 84) 1 Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 54) 2 Press the USER button to which [FOCUS TRANS] is registered or touch the applicable USER button icon. 3 Touch a registered item ([1]s[3]). - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 64
To set the Focus Transition time 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FOCUS TRANSITION TIME] 2 Touch the desired setting item. [DIRECT]/[FASTEST]/[2-15 SEC.]/[20 SEC.]/[30 SEC.]/[45 SEC.]/[60 SEC.]/[90 SEC.] ≥ If you select [DIRECT], the focus position changes as soon as Focus Transition - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 65
guaranteed to indicate an exact value. Use the indicated value only as a guide. 1 Jog dial 2 WHITE BAL button ≥ Register [AWB] to a USER button. (l 84) This function is registered to the USER9 button by default. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Press the WHITE BAL button to switch to [Ach], [Bch], or - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 66
About White Balance modes Display (Mode) ATW (ATW)*1 Settings It will automatically adjust in accordance with the recording condition. LOCK (ATW Lock)*2 It will lock the setting for ATW. (l 67) P3200K (P3200K) Preset value for studio/indoor recording (halogen lamp, etc.) P5600K (P5600K) - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 67
Customizing ATW for various recording conditions You can customize the ATW settings for various recording conditions by adjusting the settings of [ATW TARGET R] and [ATW TARGET B] individually. ∫ Fine-adjusting the color balance of ATW 1 Select the menu. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [ATW TARGET R] or [ATW - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 68
2000K and 15000K. ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Set the White Balance mode to [VAR]. (l 65) The set value is not guaranteed to be an exact value. Use it only as a guide. To set the White Balance in accordance to the recording scene ≥ Register [AWB] to - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 69
value B Auto iris icon* * It is displayed in Auto Iris Mode. IRIS 1 IRIS button 2 Iris ring ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Press the IRIS button to switch to Manual Iris Mode. ≥ disappears. 2 Adjust the iris by rotating the iris ring. Iris value: CLOSE !# (F11 to F3.0) !# OPEN ≥ Value - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 70
Customizing Auto Iris motion settings for various recording conditions You can customize Auto Iris motion settings for various recording conditions by adjusting the settings of [AUTO IRIS LEVEL] and [AUTO IRIS LEVEL EFFECT] individually. ∫ Adjusting brightness during the Auto Iris Mode 1 Select the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 71
the settings. 0dB 1 Jog dial 2 GAIN button GAIN A Gain value ≥ In Auto Gain Mode, "AGC" is displayed; in Manual Gain Mode, the gain value is displayed in dB. B [GAIN] ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Press the GAIN button to switch to [LOW GAIN], [MID GAIN], or [HIGH GAIN]. ≥ The - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 72
to set the gain value to 30 dB or 36 dB. ≥ Please refer to page 84 for details about setting the USER button. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) Press the USER button to which [SUPER GAIN] is registered or touch the applicable USER button icon. ≥ To cancel Super gain, press the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 73
Shutter display ≥ This is displayed in Auto Shutter Mode. C [SHUTTER] 1 SHUTTER button 2 Jog dial SHUTTER ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) 1 Press the SHUTTER button to switch to Manual Shutter Mode. 2 Adjust the shutter speed by rotating the jog dial. ≥ To return to Auto Shutter Mode - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 74
∫ Shutter speed guide for fast moving subjects Refer to the table below to reduce afterimages that appear when playback is paused. Subject Shutter speed Golf or not be able to keep up with changes in the image. In such a case, set the iris, focus, and White Balance mode to manual settings. - 74 - - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 75
Making adjustments with Synchro Scan If you press the jog dial when the shutter speed is displayed as a decimal number, the Synchro Scan setting will be displayed. You can fine-adjust the shutter speed by adjusting the Synchro Scan setting. This will minimize flickering and horizontal bars in - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 76
Recording Audio Input This unit can record audio in 2 ch. It is possible to switch between built-in microphone, external microphone, or connected audio equipment for each channel. ∫ About audio recording methods The audio recording method varies depending on the [REC MODE] setting. (l 162) - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 77
2 Use INPUT1 or INPUT2 switches to switch the connected audio input signal. LINE*1: Audio equipment is connected MIC*2: An external microphone is connected +48V*2: When using a phantom microphone (which requires a power supply of +48 V) *1 The input level varies depending on the [INPUT1 LINE LEVEL] - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 78
you leave the setting at [+48V]. ≥ This unit is turned off when a problem occurs with the +48 V power supply. ≥ The battery will discharge faster [AUTO]: Adjusts the level automatically. [MANUAL]: Adjusts the level manually. 2 (If you have set to [MANUAL]) Adjust the input level operating the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 79
noise. For audio channel 1, select [AUDIO ALC CH1]: for audio channel 2, select [AUDIO ALC CH2]. 1 Set [AUDIO LEVEL CH1]/[AUDIO LEVEL CH2] to [MANUAL]. (l 78) 2 Select the menu. MENU : [AUDIO SETUP] # [AUDIO ALC CH1] or [AUDIO ALC CH2] # desired setting [ON]: [OFF]: Enables ALC, allowing you to - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 80
Recording Counter display You can change a counter display that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or playback. COUNTER A COUNTER button B RESET button RESET Press the COUNTER button to switch the counter display. ≥ The display will be switched in the following order: Time - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 81
[DF MODE] Select the compensation mode for the time code. ≥ Set [SYSTEM FREQ] to [59.94Hz]. (l 162) Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [DF MODE] # desired setting [DF]: [NDF]: Time code is compensated in accordance with the actual time. It is mainly used for broadcasting such as TV programs. - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 82
[TC PRESET] You can set the initial time code. 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [TC PRESET] 2 Touch the item to set and change with / . ≥ The value will be set to 00h00m00s00f if you press the RESET button. ≥ "h" is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute, "s" for second and "f" for frame - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 83
Setting the Recording Counter Recording Counter will display the recording time in seconds. 0:00:00 (hour : minute : second (When [REC COUNTER] is set to [TOTAL])) SCN 0:00:00 (hour : minute : second (When [REC COUNTER] is set to [SCENE])) [REC COUNTER] Select the counting method during the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 84
Recording USER button Each of the USER button can register one function from the 44 available functions. ≥ There are 9 USER buttons (USER1 to 9) on the main body and 4 USER button icons (USER10 to USER13) displayed on the LCD monitor. Setting the USER button 1 Select the menu. MENU : [USER SW] # - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 85
Using the USER button To use the function assigned to a USER button or USER button icon, press the applicable USER button (one of the USER buttons 1 to 9), or touch the applicable USER button icon (one of the USER button icons 10 to 13) while operation icons are displayed. (When you use the USER1 - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 86
Functions of the USER button ∫ List of USER button functions Item [INHIBIT] [FOCUS ASSIST 1] [BACKLIGHT] [SPOTLIGHT] [BLACK FADE] [WHITE FADE] [ATW] [ATW LOCK] [D.ZOOM] [FOCUS ASSIST 2] [REC CHECK] [LAST SCN DEL] [DRS] [FRZ FRAME] [SUPER GAIN] [AREA] [FOCUS TRANS] [PUSH AUTO] [EVF/LCD DETAIL] [IR - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 87
Item Icon Function [AF AREA] [AF Area] AF Area Width adjustment [VFR] [VFR] Variable Frame Rate Mode [FOCUS MACRO] [F.Macro] Focus Macro [i.ZOOM] [USB MODE] [i.Zoom] [USB] i.Zoom USB Mode*3 [AWB] [AWB] Auto White Balance [SUPER SLOW] [SuperSlow] Super Slow Recording [SLOT SEL] - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 88
[SPOTLIGHT] ≥ Register [SPOTLIGHT] to a USER button. (l 84) Switches to automatic iris control for spotlight. Very bright object is recorded clearly. ≥ appears when it is set. ≥ Canceling [SPOTLIGHT] resets the iris mode to the previous setting. ≥ This item cannot be set during Freeze Frame. (l 91) - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 89
[ATW] ≥ Register [ATW] to a USER button. (l 84) The White Balance can be changed to [ATW]. (l 66) ≥ This function is not available when the White Balance mode is set to [ATW LOCK]. [ATW LOCK] ≥ Register [ATW LOCK] to a USER button. (l 84) This sets the White Balance mode to [ATW LOCK].(l 67) [D.ZOOM - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 90
[FOCUS ASSIST 2] ≥ Register [FOCUS ASSIST 2] to a USER button. (l 84) You can set the Focus Assist. (l 58) ≥ You can set the Focus Assist method in [FOCUS ASSIST 2] in the [SW SETUP] menu. ≥ When [FOCUS ASSIST 1] in the [SW SETUP] menu is set to [BOTH], the USER button is disabled. [REC CHECK] ≥ - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 91
Mode j Setting [USB MODE SELECT] to [DEVICE] and connecting this unit to a PC (l 135) [SUPER GAIN] ≥ Register [SUPER GAIN] to a USER button. (l 84) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 46) This changes the gain value to a [SUPER GAIN] value. (l 72) - 91 - - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 92
[AREA] You can apply a variety of effects to the subject you touch. ∫ Setting an Area Mode effect You can select the following menu items to set an effect to be applied when you touch the subject. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [AREA MODE] # desired setting [INH]: [FOCUS]: [IRIS]: [Y GET]: [FOCUS/IRIS]: [ - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 93
AUTO button. ≥ Pressing the USER button or touching the USER button icon in Manual Focus Mode allows you to use One Push AF. (l 57) ≥ Pressing and holding the USER button or touching and holding the USER button icon in Manual Focus Mode allows you to use Push AF. (l 58) [EVF/LCD DETAIL] ≥ - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 94
[IR REC] ≥ Register [IR REC] to a USER button. (l 84) This changes the Infrared Recording Mode setting. ≥ This unit operates as follows in Infrared Recording Mode: j appears on the screen. j The iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted automatically. j When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 95
of motion pictures is set to [SD CARD 1] in [MEDIA SELECT] (l 43), [SD CARD 2] will be used for background recording. The following instructions assume that the recording destination of motion pictures is set to [SD CARD 1]. ≥ Set [2 SLOTS FUNC.] to [BACKGROUND]. (l 179) BACKGR is displayed - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 96
[FLASH BAND] ≥ Register [FLASH BAND] to a USER button. (l 84) If you set this item to [ON], you can compensate for and reduce flash band, a phenomenon that creates markedly different levels of luminance between the top and bottom of the image when recording is performed in an environment where - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 97
[PRE-REC] ≥ Register [PRE-REC] to a USER button. (l 84) This allows the recording of an image and audio to start before you press the recording start/stop button. AVCHD scenes will be recorded from approximately 3 seconds before the operation, while MOV/MP4 will be recorded from approximately 4 - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 98
∫ To change the type of WFM Select the menu. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [WFM TYPE] # desired setting [WAVE]: [VECTOR]: [WAVE/VECTOR]: Displays waveforms as waves. Displays waveforms as vectors. Switches the setting each time the applicable USER button is pressed. ≥ This function is not available in the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 99
cases: j When [WFM] is set to [ON] (l 97, 175) j During Freeze Frame (l 91) ≥ You can record an image with little white saturation if you manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness not to display zebra pattern. (l 69, 73) ≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually recorded. ≥ It - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 100
[SCENE FILE] ≥ Register [SCENE FILE] to a USER button. (l 84) You can save the scene file settings to the SD card or load them from the SD card to this unit. ∫ Saving scene file settings 1 Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen. 2 Touch [SAVE]. 3 Touch the name of the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 101
device, press the applicable USER button or touch the applicable USER button icon again. This will display and send a signal to the external device instructing it to stop recording. [AF AREA] ≥ Register [AF AREA] to a USER button. (l 84) You can adjust the area width where Auto Focus works - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 102
[VFR] This enables/disables Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Mode. In Variable Frame Rate Mode, you can record quick or slow motion picture by changing the frame rate before recording. Slow motion (overcrank recording) Used in scenes such as climaxes, a slow motion effect creates a dramatic impression. - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 103
is set to [OFF] in following cases: j When the [REC MODE] or [REC FORMAT] setting is changed to a setting that does not support Variable Frame Rate Mode ≥ The following functions are canceled: j Flash band compensation (l 96, 168) j Relay recording (l 179) j Background recording (l 179) j Interval - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 104
image. In such a case, set the iris, focus and White Balance mode to manual settings. ≥ The maximum continuous recordable time for one scene in Variable Frame Rate Mode message may be displayed, instructing you to unmount the USB cable safely. Select [YES] to terminate the connection safely. - 104 - - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 105
[AWB] ≥ Register [AWB] to a USER button. (l 84) You can change the White Balance mode or use Auto White Balance or Auto Black Balance. (l 65, 68) [SUPER SLOW] This enables/disables Super Slow Recording. You can enable this function to record slow motion pictures. ≥ Register [SUPER SLOW] to a USER - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 106
≥ The following functions are canceled: j Flash band compensation (l 96, 168) j Relay recording (l 179) j Background recording (l 179) j Interval Recording (l 184) j PRE-REC (l 97, 185) j Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer (l 52) j Area Mode (l 92) j Focus Transition (l 62) j Digital Zoom (l 89) j - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 107
[LOW GAIN] ≥ Register [LOW GAIN] to a USER button. (l 84) The gain value can be changed to low gain. (l 71) ≥ This item cannot be set during Freeze Frame. (l 91) [MID GAIN] ≥ Register [MID GAIN] to a USER button. (l 84) The gain value can be changed to middle gain. (l 71) ≥ This item cannot be set - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 108
Recording Useful functions ャモンヴ A BARS button B ND FILTER switch C DISP/MODE CHK button Color Bar Screen ヒバプフ ヰョョ BARS button Press the BARS button to output a color bar screen to an external monitor so you can adjust them. ≥ To cancel, press the BARS button again. ≥ It will - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 109
≥ The test tone volume differs depending on the [TEST TONE] setting. (l 192) ≥ You can record color bars as motion pictures. ≥ If you press the BARS button while recording color bars as a motion picture, you can stop displaying the color bars. To display them again, stop the recording and press the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 110
Switching the screen indications/mode information display DISP/MODE CHK button When the DISP/MODE CHK button is pressed, all screen displays disappear, except for the counter display, time stamp display*, zebra pattern display, marker display, and safety zone display. (l 205) * When [DATE/TIME] is - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 111
Recording Using Operation Icons You can use convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. 1 Touch the LCD monitor in the recording screen. F1: F2: F3: F4: F5: F6: DRS ≥ The operation icons are displayed. 2 Touch an operation icon. PRE-REC ATW.L ≥ The following - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 112
Recording Using of jog dial A Jog dial Selecting/setting items You can select and set menu items (l 42), etc. using the jog dial. 1 Rotate the jog dial on the menu screen, etc., to move the cursor. ≥ The selected item will be displayed in yellow. 2 Push the jog dial to set. Menu operations for - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 113
Using the multi manual function You can select the following functions and adjust their settings using the jog dial. You can also switch between the functions and adjust their - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 114
to enable Variable Frame Rate Mode or set [VFR MODE] to [ON] using the menu. (l 102, 185) Shutter speed Press the SHUTTER button to enable Manual Shutter Mode. (l 73) Area Mode Press the applicable USER button to enable Area Mode. (l 92) Focus Assist Set [FOCUS ASSIST 1] or [FOCUS ASSIST 2] to - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 115
Playback Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 Set this unit to playback mode. (l 33) 2 Touch the play mode select icon A. UHD UHD UHD UHD UHD UHD UHD UHD UHD Media display The selected media is displayed in yellow. 3 Select the media C you wish to play back. - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 116
≥ (If you have touched the recording mode option [AVCHD]) After you have touched a recording format option, one of the following icons will be displayed on each thumbnail. j PS : Scenes recorded in [PS 1080/59.94p]/[PS 1080/50.00p] j PH : Scenes recorded in [PH 1080/59.94i]/[PH 1080/23.98p]/[PH 1080 - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 117
∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in T the following order if the zoom lever or the sub zoom lever is operated to side or side. T W W ( side) ( side) 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Scene information display* * Detailed - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 118
may not proceed normally, or may not be possible. (Please check compatibility in the instruction manual of your device.) ≥ Motion pictures recorded with devices other than this unit are not supported by this unit. Still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 119
Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 115. Playback operation Skip playback (to the start of a scene) Playback display During Playback Operating steps Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to left (from left to right) during - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 120
Playback Useful functions Creating still picture from motion picture You can save a frame of a recorded motion picture as a still picture. The picture size with which a still picture will be recorded differs depending on the picture size of [REC FORMAT] with which the motion picture was recorded. - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 121
≥ 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. ≥ When playing back a still picture recorded - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 122
2 Touch the playback date. ≥ The scenes or still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. 3 Touch the scenes or still picture to be played back. ≥ Dates cannot be selected while the thumbnail screen for the recording format [ALL] of the recording mode [MOV]/[MP4] is - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 123
Editing Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ≥ Press the THUMBNAIL button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. (l 33) ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 124
When you stop deleting halfway: Touch [CANCEL] or press MENU button 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] or press MENU button. ≥ The following scenes/still pictures cannot - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 125
Editing Copying between SD cards Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between SD Cards inserted in this unit. ≥ Copying is not possible if the type of the source SD card (SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) is different from that of the target SD card. ∫ Check the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 126
If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting. ≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer. j The - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 127
Linking to external devices Connecting Headphones, a Remote Control or an External Monitor Headphones You can connect headphones (commercially-available) to the headphone output jack (3.5 mm (0.14 q) diameter stereo mini jack). A Headphone output jack ≥ Sound is not output from the speaker when - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 128
size in [REC FORMAT] set to 4K (4096k2160) or UHD (3840k2160), you can enjoy finely-detailed 4K motion pictures. If 4K motion picture is not supported on your external monitor, you can change the [RESOLUTION] setting so that 4K motion pictures can be played back at a lower resolution. ≥ To play back - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 129
When connecting with an HDMI cable using an HDMI-to-DVI converter, etc., be sure to connect the HDMI cable to the connector of this unit last. Connecting the HDMI cable to the connector of this unit first may result in malfunction. ≥ This unit is not compatible with the VIERA Link. ≥ Use a - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 130
to the method [1080p], [1080i] or [DOWN CONV.] which enables the images to be displayed on your external device. (Please read the operating instructions for the external device.) ≥ [DOWN CONV.] outputs images in standard picture quality. ≥ To connect with an AV cable (commercially-available), select - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 131
About external output resolutions The external output resolution varies depending on the [RESOLUTION] setting and connected terminal. ≥ When [RESOLUTION] is set to [SYSTEM], the external output resolution varies depending on the picture size and frame rate in [REC FORMAT]. (When [SYSTEM FREQ] is - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 132
Setting Picture size/Frame rate in [REC FORMAT] [RESOLUTION] setting FHD (1920k1080)/ 23.98p, PH 1080/23.98p [SYSTEM] [1080p] [1080i] [DOWN CONV.] [SYSTEM] PM 720 (1280k720)/ 59.94p [1080p] [1080i] [DOWN CONV.] SA 480 (720k480)/ 59.94i [SYSTEM] External output resolution HDMI OUT - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 133
Setting Picture size/Frame rate in [REC FORMAT] [RESOLUTION] setting [SYSTEM] FHD (1920k1080)/ 25.00p [1080p] [1080i] [DOWN CONV.] [SYSTEM] PM 720 (1280k720)/ 50.00p [1080p] [1080i] [DOWN CONV.] SA 576 (720k576)/ 50.00i [SYSTEM] External output resolution HDMI OUT terminal VIDEO OUT - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 134
are connected using a USB 3.0 Cable (commerciallyavailable), image data in the SD card can be transferred. ≥ This unit supports USB 3.0. ≥ Concerning non-linear editing, refer to the instruction manual of your editing software. ≥ Final Cut Pro can be used if you have a Mac computer. (For details on - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 135
some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card. ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html - 135 - - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 136
∫ To disconnect USB Cable safely (For Windows) Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then select the model number of this unit to disconnect the USB cable. ≥ Depending on your PC's settings, this icon may not be displayed. (For Mac) Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 137
NUMBER SET]. ≥ Do not delete the SD card's folders on a PC. Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit. ≥ 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. - 137 - - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 138
the image quality. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the external media device for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back Refer to the following support site for information about an external media device. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 139
1 (When using USB HDD) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with USB HDD) to the USB HDD. ≥ If you are using a bus-powered or portable USB HDD, this unit can supply power to the USB HDD by USB Cable (supplied with USB HDD). 2 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 140
∫ Points to check before copying ≥ When using an external media device for the first time, or using an external media device 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 external media device. (l 140) - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 141
card 2 to the external media device. ≥ For information on copying between SD cards, refer to page 125. 4 Touch the desired items following the instructions on the screen. ≥ It will return to the previous step by touching [Return]. ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 142
Playing back the External Media ≥ Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the external media device can be played back. USB HOST A USB Cable (supplied with USB HDD) B USB HDD (commercially-available) C USB flash memory (commercially-available) 1 - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 143
some functions by connecting this unit and an iPad on which the AG ROP application is installed. USB HOST A Wireless module that support this unit B Direct connection C Wireless access point connection D iPad and AG ROP application You can perform the following remote control operations with - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 144
Notes on the use of a Panasonic wireless module (AJ-WM50/AJ-WM30: optional) Before use, carefully read the manual of the wireless module carefully to fully understand its content. The following limitations apply to prevent accidental operations: (AJ-WM50) ≥ Supported standard: IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 145
(AJ-WM30) Model number AJ-WM30MC AJ-WM30P AJ-WM30E AJ-WM30 Compatible countries and regions People's Republic of China United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Taiwan EU countries, EFTA countries, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 146
Entering text Operate in the same way as you enter characters with a keyboard. Icon [A-a] [Return] [] Description of operation Switches between uppercase and lowercase. Returns to the previous screen. The entered characters are canceled. Switches to symbols and numbers. [] Enters a space. [BS] - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 147
DHCP server function. [CLIENT]: [SERVER]: Performs automatic retrieval by DHCP when connecting with [WIRELESS SETUP] set to [SSID(SELECT)] or [SSID(MANUAL)]. Enables the DHCP server function when connecting with [WIRELESS SETUP] set to [DIRECT]. [MAC Address]: Displays the MAC address. ≥ If you - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 148
intensity: (Weak) # # # (Strong). Connecting directly Configure the settings in this section to directly connect this unit and the iPad. ≥ Attach a wireless module that support this unit to the USB HOST terminal of this unit. (l 144) ≥ Set [USB MODE SELECT] to [HOST]. (l 199) ≥ Set [USB MODE] to - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 149
to connect this unit and an iPad using a wireless access point. ∫ Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection ≥ Attach a wireless module that support this unit to the USB HOST terminal of this unit. (l 144) ≥ Set [USB MODE SELECT] to [HOST]. (l 199) ≥ Set [USB MODE] to [ON]. (l 199 - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 150
AG ROP] in [Settings] (l 147) on the iPad. For details, refer to [CONNECTION] in Help of the AG ROP app. ∫ Setting up a connection manually ≥ Attach a wireless module that support this unit to the USB HOST terminal of this unit. (l 144) ≥ Set [USB MODE SELECT] to [HOST]. (l 199) ≥ Set [USB MODE] to - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 151
points are saved in History. Connecting from History allows you to easily connect with the same settings as used previously. ≥ Attach a wireless module that support this unit to the USB HOST terminal of this unit. (l 144) ≥ Set [USB MODE SELECT] to [HOST]. (l 199) ≥ Set [USB MODE] to [ON]. (l 199 - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 152
Operations during AG ROP application connection ∫ Operations with this unit during connection ≥ The following buttons are disabled: j SHUTTER button j GAIN button j WHITE BAL button j MENU button (The applicable USER button is also disabled, making it impossible to operate the menu.) j BARS button j - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 153
Menu Using the Menu Refer to page 42 for how to set up the Menu. Scene file Settings that are assigned to [F1:] in [FILE SELECT] by default are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [SCENE FILE] # desired setting [FILE SELECT] You can save the desired image settings to each scene number. Switch - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 154
≥ This function's default setting is [F1:]. ≥ It is possible to switch the scene number by touching F1: to F6: while displaying the operation icons. (l 111) ≥ You can rename the titles for scene numbers (FLUO, etc.) in [NAME EDIT]. ≥ It will return to the default settings when [SCENE] is selected in - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 155
[MASTER DETAIL] Adjusts the degree of overall outline correction in images. 1 Touch [MASTER DETAIL]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ You can select a value between s31 and r31. 3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. ≥ The default setting that is assigned to [F1:] in [FILE SELECT] is "0". [DETAIL - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 156
[RB GAIN CONTROL SETTING] This adjusts the color balance for [Ach] or [Bch] of the White Balance mode. You can also set whether or not to apply the color balance settings to Auto White Balance/Auto Black Balance. 1 Touch [RB GAIN CONTROL SETTING], and select the desired item. [AWB A]: [AWB B]: - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 157
[CHROMA LEVEL] Adjusts color density. 1 Touch [CHROMA LEVEL]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ You can select a value between s70 and r30. 3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. ≥ The default setting that is assigned to [F1:] in [FILE SELECT] is "0". [CHROMA PHASE] Adjusts color balance. 1 Touch [ - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 158
[COLOR CORRECTION SETTING] This function sets color saturation and phase. It applies individual effect on 16 phases in an image. It can be set to individual color hue. R-Mg YI-R-R 135° R 112.5° 90° Mg 67.5° Mg-Mg-B 45° YI-YI-R 157.5° Yl 180° Mg-B-B 22.5° 0° B 202.5° G-YI-YI 337.5° B-B- - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 159
≥ By default the following values are set for [F1:] in [FILE SELECT] j SAT: "0" j PHASE: "0" [MASTER PED] Adjustment of black level based on the image is performed. 1 Touch [MASTER PED]. 2 Touch / to adjust the black level. ≥ You can select a value between s150 and r150. 3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 160
that is assigned to [F1:] in [FILE SELECT] is "93.0". [KNEE MASTER SLOPE] This sets the knee inclination when [KNEE MODE] is set to [MANUAL]. 1 Touch [KNEE MASTER SLOPE]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ You can select a value between 0 and 99. 3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. ≥ The default - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 161
[DRS EFFECT] Selects the level of the DRS function. 1 Touch [DRS EFFECT]. 2 Touch / to select the setting item. [1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Higher the value, greater the compression level of the highly illuminated area. ≥ Higher the value, greater the noise of the dark area. 3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 162
System mode All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [SYSTEM MODE] # desired setting [SYSTEM FREQ] Set the system frequency of this unit. [59.94Hz]: System frequency for regions where the TV broadcasting system is NTSC [50.00Hz]: System frequency for regions where the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 163
[REC FORMAT] Switch the picture quality of motion pictures to be recorded with this unit. Depending on the settings of [SYSTEM FREQ] (l 162) and [REC MODE], the available [REC FORMAT] settings differ. How to read a [REC FORMAT] setting Items that make up a [REC FORMAT] setting represent Size, - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 164
≥ When [MOV] or [MP4] in [REC MODE] is selected Recording format System frequency setting Size (Picture size) Frame rate [4K 2160/24.00p 100M] [59.94Hz]/ [50.00Hz] 4K (4096k2160) 24.00p [UHD 2160/59.94p 150M] [UHD 2160/29.97p 100M] [UHD 2160/23.98p 100M] UHD (3840k2160) 59.94p 29.97p 23. - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 165
Recording format System frequency setting [PS 1080/50.00p] [PH 1080/50.00i] [HA 1080/50.00i] [HE 1080/50.00i] [50.00Hz] [PM 720/50.00p] [SA 576/50.00i] Picture size 1920k1080 1440k1080 1280k720 720k576 Frame rate 50.00p 50.00i 50.00p 50.00i Bit rate (VBR) Average 25 Mbps Average 21 Mbps - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 166
Recording format Normal Interval Rec recording (l 184) [UHD 2160/ 25.00p 100M] ± ± [UHD 2160/ 23.98p 100M] ± s [FHD 1080/ 59.94p ] ± s [FHD 1080/ 50.00p ] ± s [FHD 1080/ 29.97p ] ± s [FHD 1080/ 25.00p ] ± s [FHD 1080/ 23.98p ] ± s [FHD 1080/ 59.94p 100M] ± s [FHD - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 167
Recording format Normal Interval Rec recording (l 184) [PH 1080/ 23.98p] ± s [HA 1080/ 59.94i] ± ± [HA 1080/ 50.00i] ± ± [HE 1080/ 59.94i] ± s [HE 1080/ 50.00i] ± s [PM 720/ 59.94p] ± s [PM 720/ 50.00p] ± s [SA 480/ 59.94i] ± s [SA 576/ 50.00i] ± s Recording function - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 168
[HIGH SENS. MODE] This sets the optimal recording mode for the recording environment. [NORMAL]: [HIGH SENS.]: Select this setting when the light level of the recording environment is normal. Select this setting when recording in a dark environment. ≥ [H.SENS] is displayed on the screen when [ - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 169
User switch All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [USER SW] # desired setting [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3]/[USER4]/ [USER5]/[USER6]/[USER7]/[USER8]/[USER9] Sets the function to assign to the USER buttons. (l 84) ≥ For the functions of the USER button that can be registered, - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 170
Switch setting All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [SW SETUP] # desired setting [IRIS RING] Sets the rotation direction and iris control of the iris ring. A B [DOWN OPEN]: [UP OPEN]: 1 Iris ring Iris will open when it is turned toward B. Iris will open when it is - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 171
[HIGH GAIN] Sets the gain value to be used when you switch to [HIGH GAIN] by pressing the GAIN button. 1 Touch [HIGH GAIN]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ You can select [AUTO] or a value between 0 dB and 24 dB. When [EXTENDED SENSITIVITY] is set to [ON], you can set a value between -3 dB and 24 dB - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 172
[BLUR AMPLITUDE] This sets the blur amplitude of the Image Stabilizer during recording. (l 52) [1]/[2]/[3]/[4]/[5] [BLUR FREQUENCY] This sets the blur frequency of the Image Stabilizer. (l 52) [1]/[2]/[3] [ATW SET] When you press the WHITE BAL button, you can assign ATW. [OFF]: [Ach]: [Bch]: [ - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 173
This function's default setting is "3200K". [MF ASSIST] When [ON] is selected, focus is automatically adjusted after you adjust it with the focus ring in Manual Focus Mode. (l 61) [ON]/[OFF] [FOCUS ASSIST 1] Sets the Focus Assist method for the FOCUS ASSIST button and the USER button to which [FOCUS - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 174
[FOCUS RING DRIVE] This sets the way you adjust focus with the focus ring. (l 55) [SPEED]/[COARSE]/[FINE] [FOCUS MACRO] This enables/disables the Focus Macro function. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ If [ON] is selected, subjects at a distance of approximately 10 cm (3.93 q) to infinity can be brought into focus when - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 175
[WFM] This enables/disables the Wave Form Monitor function. (l 97) [ON]/[OFF] [WFM TYPE] This sets the type of Wave Form Monitor. (l 98) [WAVE]/[VECTOR]/[WAVE/VECTOR] [WFM POSITION] This sets the display positions of Wave Form Monitor. (l 98) [TOP/LEFT]/[TOP/RIGHT]/[BOTTOM/LEFT]/[BOTTOM/RIGHT] [ - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 176
[SUB REC BUTTON] Enable/disable of the sub recording start/stop button on the handle can be switched. [INHIBIT]/[ACTIVE] [FAST ZOOM] When [ON] is selected, you can use Fast Zoom when operating the zoom with the zoom lever. (l 51) [ON]/[OFF] [SUB ZOOM] Enable/disable of the sub zoom lever on the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 177
Auto switch setting All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [AUTO SW] # desired setting [A.IRIS] This enables/disables Auto Iris for Auto Iris Mode. (l 46) [ON]/[OFF] [AGC] This enables/disables AGC for Auto Iris Mode. (l 46) [ON]/[OFF] [AGC LIMIT] Sets the maximum possible - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 178
[AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. Slow Shutter works in Auto Shutter Mode. (l 73) [ON]/[OFF] ≥ The shutter speed will be adjusted to one of the following values according to the ambient brightness. The value will differ depending on - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 179
Recording Setup All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # desired setting [MEDIA SELECT] Card slot can be selected separately to record motion pictures. (l 43) [SD CARD 1]/[SD CARD 2] [2 SLOTS FUNC.] You can set relay/simultaneous/background/dual codec - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 180
∫ Relay recording This is simple Relay Recording. It is possible to continuously record on the SD card in the other card slot even when the available capacity of the SD card runs out during the recording. 1 Slot 1 2 Slot 2 3 Recording is started 4 Recording is paused - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 181
recording destination of motion pictures is set to [SD CARD 1] in [MEDIA SELECT], [SD CARD 2] will be used for background recording. The following instructions assume that the recording destination of motion pictures is set to [SD CARD 1]. ≥ BACKGR is displayed beside the SD card display for card - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 182
∫ Dual codec recording You can make main and sub recordings in separate [REC FORMAT] settings. Sub recording records scenes in a picture quality lower than that of the [REC FORMAT] setting for main recording. 1 Slot 1 2 Slot 2 3 Recording is started 4 Recording is paused A - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 183
(MOV/MP4). j Recording is performed at the same frame rate as that of the [REC FORMAT] setting for main recording. ∫ [REC FORMAT] settings that support main recording of dual codec recording (When [DUAL CODEC REC] is set to [FHD 50Mbps]) Recording mode MOV, MP4 System frequency setting [59.94Hz - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 184
motion picture recording time is approx. 2 second. ≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 54, 65) ≥ We recommend connecting the AC adaptor to this unit when recording images for a long period of time - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 185
[VFR MODE] This enables/disables Variable Frame Rate Mode. In Variable Frame Rate Mode, you can record quick or slow motion picture by changing the frame rate before recording. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ For information on how to use Variable Frame Rate Mode, refer to page 102. [FRAME RATE] You can adjust the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 186
images are recorded in Infrared Recording Mode. [Green]/[White] [FOCUS TRANSITION] You can register a focus position to Focus Transition. (l 62) ≥ Switch to Manual Focus. (l 54) [SET]/[OFF] [FOCUS TRANSITION TIME] You can set the length of time in which the focus will shift during Focus Transition - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 187
≥ In the following cases, even when [TIME STAMP] is set to [ON], the date and time of recording are not displayed: j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [SA 480/59.94i] or [SA 576/50.00i] (l 163) j When [2 SLOTS FUNC.] is set to [DUAL CODEC] (l 179) j When [DATE/TIME] is set to [OFF] j During Freeze Frame - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 188
of the audio recording level for audio channel 1. (l 78) [AUTO]/[MANUAL] [AUDIO LEVEL CH2] Switches the adjustment method of the audio recording level for audio channel 2. (l 78) [AUTO]/[MANUAL] [AUDIO ALC LINK] If you set this item to [ON], when ALC - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 189
with natural sound when set to [OFF]. (l 79) ≥ Set [AUDIO LEVEL CH1] to [MANUAL]. (l 78) [ON]/[OFF] [AUDIO ALC CH2] If you set this item to [ON], with natural sound when set to [OFF]. (l 79) ≥ Set [AUDIO LEVEL CH2] to [MANUAL]. (l 78) [ON]/[OFF] [INPUT1 LINE LEVEL] Sets the input level of the audio - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 190
Output Setup Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [OUTPUT SETUP] # desired setting [RESOLUTION] This changes the way in which images are output to an external device. - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 191
[DOWN CONV.] This function allows you to select how to display images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on an external monitor with a 4:3 aspect ratio. (l 129) ≥ Set [RESOLUTION] to [DOWN CONV.]. (l 130) [SIDE CROP]/[LETTERBOX]/[SQUEEZE] [HDMI UHD OUTPUT LIMIT] This sets a frame rate when outputting scenes - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 192
[AV OUT] Enable/disable output from the VIDEO OUT terminal or AUDIO OUT terminal. (l 130) [ON]/[OFF] [H/PHONE MODE] Change the type of sound to be output from the headphone and AUDIO OUT terminals. [LIVE]: [RECORDING]: The sound which has been input from the microphone is output as is. This - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 193
Display setting Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # desired setting [ZEBRA DETECT 1] Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 194
[GUIDE LINES] You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 195
[FOCUS DISPLAY] This changes the units of focus values. [NUMBER] A value between 0 and 99 is displayed. [feet] All values are displayed in feet. [m] All values are displayed in meter. [OFF] No value is displayed. [ZOOM DISPLAY] This changes the units of zoom values. [NUMBER] A value - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 196
the remaining battery capacity indication. [ON]/[OFF] [OTHER DISPLAY] This shows or hides indications on the screen except for [USER BUTTON DISPLAY], [GUIDE LINES], [SAFETY ZONE], [CENTER MARKER], [DATE/TIME], [AUDIO LEVEL METER], [LENS STATUS] and [CARD & BATTERY]. [ON]/[OFF] [POWER LCD] This makes - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 197
[EVF SETTING] Adjusts the brightness and color intensity of the viewfinder. (l 38) [COLOR]/[BRIGHTNESS]/[CONTRAST] ≥ The default settings are as follows: j [COLOR]: "0" j [BRIGHTNESS]: "0" j [CONTRAST]: "0" [EYE SENSOR] Adjusts the eye sensor sensitivity. (l 39) ≥ This function's default setting is - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 198
Other Functions Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [OTHER FUNCTION] # desired setting [FORMAT MEDIA] The SD card or the external media device can be formatted. (l 44, - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 199
[ALERT SOUND] Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording can be confirmed with this sound. When [OFF] is selected, the sound is not output at the start/end of recording, etc. [OFF]/ (Volume low)/ (Volume high) 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the message displayed on the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 200
[INITIAL SET] The menu settings or [FILE SELECT] are reset to the default. (l 153) [ALL]: This is for initializing all menus.* [SCENE]: This is for initializing the setting of each scene number of [FILE SELECT]. [NETWORK]: This is for initializing the [NETWORK SETUP] menu settings. [NO]: - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 201
user account for the AG ROP application. (l 145) [SET]/[OFF] [WIRELESS SETUP] Set the wireless LAN connection method. (l 148) [DIRECT]/[SSID(SELECT)]/[SSID(MANUAL)] [Wireless LAN setup] You can change or check the network setup, such as the IP address, subnet mask, and MAC address for wireless LAN - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 202
of this unit is displayed. [UPDATE] The firmware of this unit is updated. For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of November 2016) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) [HOUR METER] This displays the operation time of this unit, how - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 203
Video Setup All default settings are indicated with underlined text. ≥ Press the THUMBNAIL button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ≥ Touch the play mode select icon, and set this unit to Motion Picture Playback Mode. (l 115) MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # desired setting [REPEAT PLAY] Playback of - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 204
Picture Setup ≥ Press the THUMBNAIL button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ≥ Touch the play mode select icon, and set this unit to Still Picture Playback Mode. (l 115) MENU : [PICT. SETUP] # desired setting [SCENE PROTECT] Still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 205
Display Indications ∫ Recording indications Example: Display in English TC 00:00:0000 R 1h20m I- REC HDMI EX.SENS. DRS R 1h20m FLUO 150M D 5X 30:29.97p FBC VFR 5600K Ach ND1/64 99% 0dB SHUTTER A.SHTR 1/100 AUTO MNL NOV 15 2016 15:30:00 OPEN AF50 Z00 A TC 00:00:00.00/TC 00 - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 206
(l 109) 99% Luminance level (l 92, 99) Luminance display frame (l 99) Center Marker (l 194) AGC, 0 dB Gain value (l 71) SHUTTER Multi Manual Function (l 113) A.SHTR Auto Shutter display (l 73) 1/100 Shutter speed (l 73) 1/100.0 Synchro Scan (l 75) C Time Stamp recording in progress - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 207
∫ Playback indications Example: Display in English TC 00:00:0000 No.0010 150M 59.94p ICONS 15:30 NOV 15 2016 1, ;, 5, , 6, D, E, ;1, 2; , 7, 8, 9, :, Display during playback (l 115, 119) TC 00:00:00.00/TC 00:00:00:00 Counter Display (l 80) , (White) Card slot number No.0010 Scene - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 208
/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. During recording/playback Display Description Behavior and cause CHECK CARD. The SD card is not supported by this ≥ Check the SD card. unit. THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. This is displayed when the SD card ≥ Use an SD card - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 209
Display Description Behavior and cause CANNOT RECORD - DATE CAPACITY IS FULL. Cannot record - Playlist capacity is full. This is displayed when you try to record in excess of the maximum number of scenes allowed for one SD card. ≥ The operation will stop. ≥ Replace the SD card or delete - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 210
in the card slot at which the error has occurred. UNABLE TO FORMAT. Formatting is not possible due ≥ Check the SD card. to, for example, a problem with the SD card. Cannot delete data on card. The SD card cannot be formatted. CANNOT PROTECT. The content versions do not match. This is - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 211
cable from this unit. This is displayed when the memory capacity of the external media is 32 GB or below or above 2 TB. ≥ Connect a supported external media. CANNOT CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT. This is displayed when the device is connected to this unit with - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 212
Display Description Behavior and cause PLEASE CHECK THE EXTERNAL MEDIA. Copying cannot be performed due ≥ Check the copy destination to, for example, a problem with the media device. copy destination media device. Use destination media formatted with same as SD card. This is displayed when the - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 213
Display Description Behavior and cause CANNOT COPY - DATE CAPACITY IS FULL. CANNOT COPY - THE NUMBER OF SCENES HAS REACHED MAXIMUM. This is displayed when no more scenes can be copied after the maximum limit set by applicable standards is reached, for example. ≥ Use an SD card with enough - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 214
Display Warning Indications When an error is detected immediately after this unit is turned on or while it is being operated, the status indicator, on-screen displays and the AG ROP application screen (during AG ROP connection) inform you of the error. System error The battery is depleted (Low - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 215
Recording error Card error The battery will be depleted soon Status indicator It flashes once per second. On-screen display s AG ROP application screen [ WARNING ] flashes four times per second. Meaning of the warning A recording error or recording circuit setting error has occurred. - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 216
The card is nearly full The cooling fan has stopped Status indicator s On-screen display The remaining recordable time flashes red. (When it is less than 1 minute) AG ROP application screen [ WARNING ] flashes once per second. (When it is less than 1 minute) Meaning of the warning The SD card - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 217
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases The lens, the viewfinder or ≥ , but this is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction. Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 218
≥ Press the COUNTER button to switch the counter display. (l 80) Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Auto Focus function does not work. Audio a scene which is hard to bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 47, 54) ≥ Super Slow Recording, - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 219
cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC etc. Problem Although this unit is correctly connected to an external monitor, images cannot devices. With other products Check points ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your external monitor and select the channel that matches the input - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 220
Problem When connected by the USB Cable, this unit is not detected by the PC . ≥ To disconnect the USB Cable safely, double-click the icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen. Problem If the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognized. Others Check points ≥ If - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 221
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) ≥ is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. ≥ Use a sufficiently - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 222
AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured in the U.S. and other countries. ≥ App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. ≥ "Wi-Fi®" is a registered systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 223
by selecting [SOFTWARE INFO] in "Other Functions" as described in "Using the Menu" in the Operating Instructions (PDF format). At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 224
Others Recording functions that cannot be used simultaneously Due to the specifications of this unit, depending on the recording function being used, it is not possible to use or select certain other recording functions. ≥ "±": Available; "s": Not available* * "Not available" includes instances - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 225
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. ≥ "h" is an abbreviation for hour, "min" for minute and "s" for second. ≥ If recording for long periods, - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 226
Recording format [UHD 2160/50.00p 150M] [UHD 2160/25.00p 100M] [FHD 1080/50.00p ] [FHD 1080/50.00p 100M] [FHD 1080/50.00p 50M] [FHD 1080/25.00p ] [FHD 1080/25.00p 50M] [FHD 1080/50.00i 50M] System frequency setting (l 162) [50.00Hz] ≥ When [REC MODE] is set to [AVCHD] Recording format [ - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 227
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Picture size Aspect ratio 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB 8.8M 4096k2160 17:9 700 2900 11500 8.3M 3840k2160 750 3000 - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 228
Others Specification 4K Video Camera General Power: DC 7.28 V (When using battery) DC 12 V (When using AC adaptor) Power consumption: 19.7 W (When using LCD monitor) indicates safety information Ambient operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 °F to 104 °F) Ambient operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 229
Shutter speed: When [SYSTEM FREQ] = [59.94Hz] ≥ 60i/60p mode; 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec. ≥ 30p mode; 1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec. - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 230
Memory card recorder Recording media: SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)/ SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB); UHS-I supported Refer to page 31 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Recording slots: 2 slots System frequency: 59.94 Hz, 50.00 Hz Motion - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 231
Digital video Video signal for external output: 8 bit 4:2:2*2 *2 It is set to 8 bit 4:2:0 when UHD 59.94p or UHD 50.00p is selected. Recording video signal: 8 bit 4:2:0 Video compression format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile (MOV/MP4/AVCHD) Digital audio Recording audio signal: 48 kHz/16 bit 2CH - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 232
, 9-pin In Recording mode; USB 2.0 compatible (5 V, 0.5 A) In Playback mode; USB 3.0 compatible (5 V, 0.9 A), used for external media device connection*5, bus power supported *5 External media device with a capacity of 32 GB or below or a capacity above 2 TB cannot be used USB DEVICE terminal: Type - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 233
AC adaptor Power source: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 1.2 A Power output: DC 12 V, 3.0 A indicates safety information Ambient operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 °F to 104 °F) Ambient operating humidity: 10%RH to 90%RH (no condensation) Mass (Weight): Approx. 225 g (Approx. 0.496 lbs.) - Panasonic HC-X1 | Advanced Operating Manual - Page 234
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Operating Instructions
4K Video Camera
Model No.
HC-X1
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
DVQP1173ZA
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