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://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/HC-X1/ ≥ Click the desired language. * You will need Adobe Reader to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support
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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
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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
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: 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
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∫ 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
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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
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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
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≥ 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
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data is displayed, so select [YES] and follow the instruction on the screen. ≥ The customer is responsible for the other 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
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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
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/Gain adjustment 36 Manual shutter speed 36 USER button 37 Setting the USER button 37 Using the USER button 37 Functions of the USER button 38 Playback Motion picture/Still picture playback ... 40 Menu Using the menu screen 42 Menu structure 43 Others Troubleshooting 45 About copyright
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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. 12 DVQX1101 (ENG)
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to page 24, 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
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. It can also play back 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) 14 DVQX1101 (ENG)
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last. Connecting the HDMI cable to the connector of this unit first may result in malfunction. Remote operations with an iPad Attaching a wireless module that support this unit (AJ-WM50, AJ-WM30: optional*) to the USB HOST terminal of this unit allows you to connect to a wireless LAN network. You
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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 2 USB DEVICE terminal 3 HDMI OUT connector [HDMI] 4 Handle 5 Lens hood release button 6 Audio input terminal 1 (XLR 3 pin) [AUDIO INPUT1] (l 21) 7 Microphone holder attachment
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length of 5.5 mm (0.22 q) or more may damage the unit. 27 Eyepiece corrector lever (l 30) 28 ND filter switch [ND FILTER] 29 Focus Auto/Manual/¶ switch [FOCUS A/M/¶] (l 35) 30 Iris button [IRIS] (l 36) 31 FOCUS ASSIST button 32 User 1 button [USER1] (l 37) 33 User 2 button [USER2] (l 37) 34 User
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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 27) 51 Access lamp (card 1) (l 27) 52 Card slot 1 (l 27) 53 Access lamp (card 2) (l 27) 54 Card slot 2 (l 27) 55 INPUT1 / INPUT2 switches 56 CH1 SELECT/CH2 SELECT switches 57 AUDIO LEVEL CH1/
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75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 75 Accessory shoe 76 Sub zoom lever (l 34) ≥ 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 34) 77 Zoom lever [T/W] (In Recording
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∫ Opening/closing the lens cover You can open/close the lens cover by sliding the lens cover open/close lever. ≥ When this unit is not in use, close the lens cover to protect the lens. OPEN CLOSE ≥ Do not press the lens cover hard. This may damage the lens or the lens cover. ≥ Depending on the
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∫ 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. ≥
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-VBR59/AG-VBR89/AGVBR118. ≥ The AG-VBR59/AG-VBR89/AG-VBR118 supports quick charging. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look 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,
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charging is complete. Slide the battery to remove it.  ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 12, 13, 22, 24). ≥ If you use other batteries, after 10 seconds, insert the battery again. ≥ If two batteries that support quick charging are inserted, priority will be given to the battery inserted
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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
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≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. ≥ The optional battery charger AG-B23 (DE-A88) can be used to charge the battery but charging will take longer. Battery capacity indication ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. If the battery discharges,
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can record motion pictures or still pictures to an SD card. ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic Memory Card. Cards that you can use with this unit ∫ About the Speed Class ratings for recording Memory Card with a capacity of at least 64 GB that supports UHS Speed Class3. 26 DVQX1101 (ENG)
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Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card for the first time, it is necessary to format the SD card. (l 32) 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
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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
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Preparation Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder The LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is extracted. When you move your eye closer to the eye cup of the viewfinder, the LCD monitor is turned off, and the viewfinder is turned on. Using the LCD monitor 1 Extract the LCD monitor in the
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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
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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
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Recording Selecting a media to record You can specify the card slot to which motion pictures are to be recorded. Select the menu. (l 42) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MEDIA SELECT] # [SD CARD 1]/[SD CARD 2] Formatting media If you use the SD cards for the first time for recording with this unit, format
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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 35) j Iris (l 36) j GAIN (l 36) j Shutter speed (l 36) ∫ Controls that are disabled in Auto Mode Certain
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Conditions that disable controls [A.IRIS] is set to [ON]. [AGC] is set to [ON]. [AUTO SHUTTER] is set to [ON]. [ATW] is set to [ON]. [AF] is set to [ON]. Controls that are disabled in Auto Mode Iris Ring, IRIS button GAIN button, the USER button to which [SUPER GAIN] is registered SHUTTER button
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focus adjustments using the focus ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 33) 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. White
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USER button to which [LOW GAIN], [MID GAIN] or [HIGH GAIN] is registered. 2 Push the jog dial. 3 Adjust the gain by rotating the jog dial. Manual shutter speed Adjust the shutter speed when recording fast-moving subjects. ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. ≥ Switch to
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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. (l 42) MENU : [USER
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Functions of the USER button ∫ List of USER button functions ≥ Please refer to "Operating Instructions" (PDF format) for more information about the functions of the USER button. Item [INHIBIT] [FOCUS ASSIST 1] [BACKLIGHT] [SPOTLIGHT] [BLACK FADE] [WHITE FADE] [ATW] [ATW LOCK] [D.
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Item Icon Function [SCENE FILE] [SCN FILE] Scene File [AUTO REC] [AutoRec] Auto Rec [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
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Playback Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 Set this unit to playback mode. (l 28) 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. 
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≥ (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
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Menu Using the menu screen 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] to exit the menu setting. 42 DVQX1101 (ENG)
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Menu Menu structure Please refer to "Operating Instructions" (PDF format) for details. ∫ Menu structure in Recording mode Scene file System mode User switch Switch setting Auto switch setting Recording Setup Audio Setup Output
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Display setting Other Functions Network Setup Maintenance [ZEBRA DETECT 1]/[ZEBRA DETECT 2]/[MARKER]/[GUIDE LINES]/[SAFETY ZONE]/[CENTER MARKER]/[REC COUNTER]/ [FOCUS DISPLAY]/[ZOOM DISPLAY]/[VIDEO OUT OSD]/[DATE/ TIME]/[DATE FORMAT]/[LEVEL GAUGE]/[AUDIO LEVEL METER]/ [LENS STATUS]/[
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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.
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shutter speed to 1/50, 1/60 or 1/100. ≥ Adjust the Synchro Scan shutter speed. Problem Scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. Playback Check points ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where FREQ] setting. (l 32) Please refer to "Operating Instructions (PDF format)" for details. 46 DVQX1101 (ENG)
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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
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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
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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.
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to 32 GB)/ SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB); UHS-I supported Refer to page 26 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. CONVERT] = [SIDE CROP], [SQUEEZE]); Average 9 Mbps (VBR) Refer to "Operating Instructions" (PDF format) for the picture size and recordable time of a motion picture. Still
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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
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, 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
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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.)
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as is". Mail-In Service--Online Repair Request Online Repair Request To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at http://shop.panasonic.com/support. When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner's Manual, and send it
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with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to: Consumer Affairs Department Panasonic Corporation of North America 661 Independence Pkwy Chesapeake, VA 23320 PARTS AND
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may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory. WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation, repairs and information assistance, please visit our Support page: www.panasonic.ca/english/support IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately
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or Service Center; buy spare parts and accessories by our Web Site to Latin American: COUNTRY Panama Colombia Ecuador Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Uruguay Paraguay Chile WEB SITE www.panasonic.com/pa/soporte/ www.panasonic.com/co/soporte/ www.panasonic.com/ec/soporte/ www.panasonic.com
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Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://shop.panasonic.com Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.com © Panasonic Corporation 2016 Printed in Japan