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Owner's Manual 4K Video Camera Model No. HC-X1000 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) SQW0066 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 2
frequencies on the same SD card. If you have switched the system frequency, use another SD card. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 3
note that Panasonic does Battery". ≥ SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the "SD card". ≥ The smartphone and tablet are indicated as "smartphone". ≥ Function that can be used for Recording Mode: Function that can be used for Playback Mode: ≥ Scene(s) recorded with [REC MODE] set - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 4
/removing an SD card 21 Turning the unit on/off 22 Selecting a mode 22 Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder 23 Using the LCD monitor 23 How to use the touch screen 24 LCD monitor adjustment 24 Viewfinder adjustment 25 Recording yourself 26 Setting date and time 27 Using the menu screen - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 5
Camera Setup 132 Recording Setup 139 TC/UB SETUP 150 Switch setting 151 Display setting 153 AV output setting 157 Other Functions 158 Wi-Fi setting 161 Video Setup 163 Picture Setup 163 Display Indications 164 Messages 167 About recovery 167 Others Troubleshooting 168 Cautions for use - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 6
HOST] (l 102) 3 HDMI connector [HDMI] (l 89) 4 Audio input terminals 2 (XLR 3 pin) [AUDIO INPUT2] (l 13, 54) 5 Handle 6 Lens hood release button (l 10) 7 13 Recording start/stop button (l 31) 14 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 19) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. 15 Camera - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 7
buttons [USER5]/[FOCUS ASSIST] (l 61) 27 Focus auto/Manual/¶ switch [FOCUS A/M/¶] (l 39) 28 Push AF buttons User 4 buttons [USER4] (l 61) 33 Focus ring (l 39) 34 Zoom ring (l 37) 35 Iris ring (l 48) 36 Iris button [IRIS] MENU] (l 28) 43 Multi-function dial [SEL/PUSH SET] (l 46, 49, 51, 76, 81) 44 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 8
69 70 57 58 59 48 Infrared light (l 69, 152) 49 Recording lamp (Front) (l 158) 50 Lens cover (l 11) 51 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) 52 SD Card slot cover (l 21) 53 Access lamp (card 1) (l 21) 54 Card slot 1 (l 21) 55 Access lamp (card 2) (l 21) 56 Card slot 2 (l 21) 57 INPUT 1, 2 switches [INPUT1, INPUT2 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 9
shoe 73 Sub zoom lever (l 37, 151) ≥ This lever functions in the same manner as the zoom lever. 74 Zoom lever [T/W] (In Recording Mode) (l 37 57) 79 Counter reset button [RESET] (l 59) 80 Color Bar Screen button [BARS] (l 72) 81 Sub recording start/stop button (l 29, 151) ≥ This button functions - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 10
/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 unit. ≥ Align - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 11
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 able to open/close the lens cover or attach the lens hood. ∫ Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. Adjust the grip belt according - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 12
doors to record so as to avoid dropping this unit. A 20 mm (0.8 q) or longer ∫ Attaching the front microphone ≥ The microphone holder is set up so that you wish to use can be attached. 1 Attach the microphone holder to the microphone holder attachment part. ≥ Attach by using a commercially - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 13
terminal (XLR 3 pin). ≥ When wiring the microphone cable, use the cable clamper of this unit. A Microphone cable clamper pin) is not used. ∫ Attaching the tripod ≥ There are tripod receptacle that are compatible with 1/4-20UNC screws. ≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 14
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. 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, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 15
the AC cable (K2CA2CA00025; supplied) dedicated for the battery charger. 2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 16). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 16
≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH ≥ When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor) ≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.94Hz(NTSC)] (l 159) Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging Recording time mode MOV (LPCM) MP4 (LPCM) Supplied - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 17
on the [REC FORMAT] setting. ≥ Please refer to page 139 about recording format. ≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc. ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 18
red. # # # # ≥ Depending on the menu setting, the battery capacity indication is not displayed (l 155) [DISP SETUP] # [CARD & BATTERY] ∫ Checking the remaining power using the battery If you press the CHECK button, the remaining power indicator (LED lamp) lights up green, allowing you to check - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 19
≥ Make sure to set the power switch to OFF and the status indicator is turned off when disconnecting the AC adaptor. (l 22) A AC cable (K2CB2YY00106; supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ Even when you use the AC adaptor for recording images, keep the battery connected. This allows - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 20
Preparation Preparation of SD cards The unit can record motion pictures or still pictures to an SD card. Cards that you can use with this unit Card type SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB Capacity SDXC Memory Card 48 GB/64 GB ≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 21
Inserting/removing an SD card When using a non Panasonic SD card for the first time, or one which was previously used on another equipment, it is necessary to format the SD card. (l 30) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 22
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 turn on the unit again after the [ECONOMY - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 23
off and the LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is extracted. The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is retracted. 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 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 24
outdoors. Select the menu. (l 28) MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [POWER LCD]# desired setting +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright) ≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, [POWER LCD] is set to +1 automatically. ≥ Recordable time with the battery is shortened when the LCD is made brighter. - 24 - - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 25
COLOR]: Color level of the LCD monitor [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [CONTRAST]: Contrast of the LCD monitor 3 Touch / to adjust settings. 4 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. Viewfinder adjustment ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 26
or [OFF] [ON]: [OFF]: Displayed in color Displayed in black and white Recording yourself ≥ Change the mode to Recording Mode. (l 22) Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. ≥ Displaying during the recording yourself can be switched by setting [SELF SHOOT]. (l 156) ≥ Only some indications - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 27
. To make these settings, select [YES], and follow the instructions from Step 2-3 of the time zone setting procedure. 1 Select the menu. (l 28) MENU : [OTHER FUNCTION] # [CLOCK SET] 2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / . ≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 28
Preparation Using the menu screen ≥ You can select menu items by operating the multi-function dial. (l 76) 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 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 29
Recording Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning Normal recording Low-angle recording ≥ For easier low-angle recording, the sub recording start/stop button and the sub zoom lever can be used. ≥ Put your hand through the grip belt and hold the unit with both hands. Recording from a high - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 30
unit to format media. Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. Otherwise it may not be possible to use the card on this unit. Recording Selecting a media to record [SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. 1 Select the - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 31
LCD monitor. 2 Press the recording start/ stop button B to start recording. ≥ Recording will stop when you press the recording start/stop button again. ON OFF A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. ∫ Screen indications in the Recording Mode TC 00:00:00.00 R 1h20m 150M 60p TC 00:00:00 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 32
GB or 30 minutes j MOV/MP4 scene (when using an SDXC memory card): approximately 48 GB or 120 minutes ≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card) Recording mode MOV (LPCM)/MP4 (LPCM)/MP4 AVCHD Recordable scenes Approx. 89100 Approx. 3900 Different dates (l 86) Approx. 900 Approx. 900 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 33
of FHD (1920k1080) All [REC FORMAT] settings 17:9 16:9 8.8M 4096k2160 8.3M 3840k2160 2.1 M 1920k1080 ≥ It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures. (rec-and-capture) ≥ It is recommended to use a tripod when recording under low light conditions because the shutter speed - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 34
set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record in the Intelligent Auto Mode. Mode Effect Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may be very bright. Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly. Low light* It can record - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 35
or by highly reflective objects ∫ List of available/unavailable camera operations in Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode (±: Available; s: Unavailable) Zoom lever Sub zoom lever Counter button Counter reset button Color Bar Screen button Focus ring Zoom ring Iris ring ND filter switch Iris button - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 36
follows: (Scenery)/ (Spotlight)/ (Low Light)/ (Normal) ≥ Set this unit to Intelligent Auto Mode. (l 34) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # [Intelligent Auto Plus] # [SET] 2 Touch the desired setting item. [EXPOSURE]: [COLOR]: Adjusts the brightness. Adjusts the color balance. 3 Touch / to - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 37
Recording Using the zoom It can be zoomed up to 20k. ≥ (When the picture size of [REC FORMAT] (l 139) is 1920k1080 or below) It can zoom up to 40k when the [i.Zoom] is set to [ON]. (l 147) ≥ Zoom magnification can be checked in the screen display of Z00 to Z99. The value gets larger when zoomed in, - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 38
3.0 cm (1.2 q) or further when the zoom magnification is set to 1k. Utilizing the USER button Digital zoom can be used by setting the USER button. (l 65) ≥ Please refer to page 61 for details about setting the USER button. Recording Image Stabilizer Function Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 39
use Manual Focus. FOCUS A M ʿ A FOCUS A/M/¶ switch B Push AF button C Focus ring PUSH AF ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 Set the FOCUS A/M/¶ switch to [M] to enable Manual go to a non-displayed focus value. ≥ When you perform a zoom operation in the macro range, this unit may go out of - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 40
SETUP] # [EVF/LCD PEAK FREQ.] # [HIGH] or [LOW] ≥ [EVF/LCD DETAIL] is canceled in following cases: j If you use Focus Assist (l 40) Push AF When using Manual Focus, you can temporarily use Auto Focus by pressing the PUSH AF button. 1 Set this unit to Manual Focus. (l 39) 2 Press and hold the PUSH AF - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 41
: [CAMERA SETUP] # [FOCUS ASSIST] # desired setting [EXPAND]: [PEAKING]: [BOTH]: Magnifies the central area of the screen when Focus Assist is used. Highlights in-focus portions with color when Focus Assist is used. Sets both [EXPAND] and [PEAKING]. Using Focus Assist ≥ Switch to Manual Focus - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 42
. MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # [PEAKING LEVEL] # desired setting 2 Touch / to adjust settings. 3 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. (Notes on Focus Assist) ≥ Focus Assist is not possible in following cases: j During Recording Check (l 66) j During Freeze Frame (l 67) j When color bars - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 43
. ≥ In the following cases, the screen is not magnified during Focus Assist: j During motion picture recording or PRE-REC (l 146) j When using Digital Zoom j When using Area Mode (l 68) ≥ If you set the magnification level of the magnified display to 5.5k or higher, peaking may not be displayed when - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 44
focus position settings are canceled in the following cases: j If you turn the unit off j If you press the THUMBNAIL button j If you operate the zoom Using Focus Transition ≥ Select the [FOCUS TRANSITION] menu. (l 43) ≥ Register [FOCUS TRANS] to a USER button. (l 61) 1 Switch to Manual Focus Mode - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 45
and Focus Transition will start simultaneously. Focus will shift to the position you have set in Step 2. To set the length of time before Focus Transition starts ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # [FOCUS TRANSITION WAIT] # desired time [0 SEC.]/[5 SEC.]/[10 SEC.] - 45 - - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 46
White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Use the multi-function dial to change the settings. MNL P3200K A White Balance ≥ In Auto White Balance Mode, [ATW - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 47
on the screen. In such case, use other mode. ≥ Settings assigned to [Ach] or [Bch] can be finely adjusted in [COLOR TEMP A ch]/[COLOR TEMP B ch]. (l 134) ≥ The contents previously set are maintained in the [Ach] or [Bch]. Perform the setting again when the recording condition has changed. - 47 - - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 48
1 IRIS button 2 Iris ring ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 Press the IRIS button to switch to Manual Iris Mode. ≥ disappears. 2 Adjust the iris by press the IRIS button or set this unit to Intelligent Auto Mode using the iA/MANU switch. ≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 49
brightness during the Auto Iris Mode ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # [AUTO IRIS LEVEL] 2 Touch / to adjust settings. 3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. Utilizing the USER button It is convenient to use following functions of the USER button when it is - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 50
gain value for Auto Gain Mode ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # [AGC LIMIT] # desired setting [3dB]/[6dB]/[9dB]/[12dB]/[15dB]/[18dB]/[21dB]/[24dB] ≥ The value is set to [24dB] In Intelligent Auto Mode. Super Gain You can use Super Gain by registering [SUPER GAIN] to a USER - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 51
set this unit to Intelligent Auto Mode using the iA/MANU switch. Shutter speed: The shutter speed varies depending on the frame rate in [REC FORMAT]. (l 139) Frame rates in [REC FORMAT] Shutter speed 60p/60i 1/60.0*!#1/8!#1/15!#1/30!#1/60!#1/8000 30p 1/60.0*!#1/8!#1/15!#1/30!#1/50!#1/8000 50p - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 52
record under indoor lighting, color and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In such cases, change settings as follows: j Set Frame rates in [REC FORMAT] 60p/60i 30p 50p/50i 25p 24p* [C4K/24p 100M] * Except for when [REC FORMAT] is set to [C4K/24p 100M]. - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 53
audio equipment for each channel. ∫ About audio recording methods The audio recording method varies depending on the [REC MODE] setting. (l 139) Recording mode MOV (LPCM) MP4 (LPCM) MP4 AVCHD Audio recording method Linear PCM (LPCM) AAC Dolby Digital ( ) Switching Audio Input INPUT1 LINE MIC - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 54
level varies depending on the [INPUT1 MIC LEVEL] or [INPUT2 MIC LEVEL] setting. A AUDIO INPUT1 terminal (XLR 3 pin) B AUDIO INPUT2 terminal (XLR 3 pin) (l 150) 3 Use the CH1 switch to select the input signal to be recorded to audio channel 1. INT(L): Audio from the built-in microphone L (left) ch - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 55
external microphone. Audio will not be recorded when motion picture is recorded without switching. ヱヶヴラ A PUSH section ≥ Set INPUT1, 2 (+48V) switches to setting at +48V. ≥ This unit is turned off when a problem occurs with the +48 V power supply. ≥ The battery will discharge faster if you use - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 56
SETUP] # [AUDIO ALC CH1] or [AUDIO ALC CH2] # desired setting [ON]: [OFF]: Enables ALC, allowing you to record audio with reduced noise. Allows you to record natural-sounding audio. ∫ To set the ALC function to both audio channels 1 and 2 If you set [AUDIO ALC LINKED] to [ON], when ALC works for - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 57
:00:00.00 ≥ Display will change depending on the setting of the [TC MODE]. (l 58) UB 00 00 00 00 (In Recording Mode) 0:00:00 or SCN 0:00:00 (In Playback Mode) SCN 0:00:00 ≥ In Recording Mode, display will change depending on the setting of the [REC COUNTER]. ≥ In Playback Mode, display will - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 58
50p/50i/25p 24p Frame 0 to 29 0 to 24 0 to 23 [TC MODE] Select the compensation mode for the time code. ≥ Set [SYSTEM FREQ] to [59.94Hz(NTSC)]. (l 159) MENU : [TC/UB SETUP] # [TC MODE] # desired setting [DF]: [NDF]: Time code is compensated in accordance with the actual time. It is mainly used - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 59
recorded correctly. Setting the User Information Eight digit hexadecimal alphanumeric can be entered and displayed as a memo information such as dates PRESET] 2 Touch the item to set and change with / . ≥ You can use numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. ≥ It will be set to 00 00 00 00 when - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 60
[SCENE]: The count continues to increase until the Recording Counter is reset. Resets the Recording Counter at start of recording. Counts the time of each recording session. To reset the Recording Counter for the Recording Mode The Recording Counter will be set to 0:00:00 when the RESET button is - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 61
USER buttons, repeat Steps 2-3. 4 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. ≥ The tables below show the default settings. USER1 button USER2 button USER3 button USER4 button USER5 button [DRS] [D.ZOOM] [BACKLIGHT] [Wi-Fi] [FOCUS ASSIST] USER6 button USER7 button USER8 button USER9 button USER10 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 62
using of the following functions for the USER buttons, refer to each page. j Black Fade (l 64) j White Fade (l 64) j Digital Zoom (l 65) j Recording or [OFF] ∫ Check the setting of the USER buttons To check the settings of the USER buttons (USER1 to USER6) in the recording screen, press and hold on - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 63
Compensation [S.Light] [SPOTLIGHT] Spotlight [B.FD] [BLACK FADE] Black Fade [W.FD] [WHITE FADE] White Fade [EVF/LCD] [EVF/LCD DETAIL] EVF/LCD detail [ATW.L] [ATW LOCK] ATW Lock [D.ZM] [D.ZOOM] Digital Zoom [HIST] [HISTOGRAM] Histogram [REC.C] [REC CHECK] Recording Check - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 64
start when the button is released. ≥ Recording will not start even if the fade out is started. It is possible to press the recording start/ stop button during the fade in or fade out. ≥ This effect cannot be set for Interval Recording. ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 65
: [RECORD SETUP] # [DIGITAL ZOOM] # desired setting [k2]: [k5]: [k10]: [TOGGLE]: Sets the zoom magnification to 2k. Sets the zoom magnification to 5k. Sets the zoom magnification to 10k. Changes the zoom magnification each time you press the applicable USER button. ≥ When using Digital Zoom, the - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 66
video recorded last can be played back. It will return to recording screen once the playback is completed. ≥ Playback operation is not possible during the Recording Check. ≥ Recording the setting of [REC FORMAT] is changed j When the SD Card is inserted/removed j During the Interval Recording j Set - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 67
Freeze Frame. Other camera operations will be disabled. j Recording motion pictures j Canceling Freeze Frame j Operating the FOCUS A/M/¶ switch ≥ This function is not available in the following cases: j When using Focus Assist (l 40) j During the Interval Recording j When color bars are displayed - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 68
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 : [CAMERA SETUP] # [AREA MODE] # desired setting of the subject. ∫ Using Area Mode ≥ Register "Area Mode" to a USER button. (l 61) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 69
pictures. (l 32, 85) Wi-Fi ≥ Register "Wi-Fi" to a USER button. (l 61) You can use the Wi-Fi function. (l 111) Infrared light ≥ Register "Infrared light" to a USER button. (l 61) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) You can turn on/off the infrared light when [INFRARED REC] (l 146) is set to [ON]. - 69 - - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 70
≥ This function is not available in the following cases: j During Freeze Frame (l 67) j When color bars are displayed. (l 72) ≥ If [SELF SHOOT] (l 156) is set to [MIRROR], the electronic level will not be displayed when you record yourself. ≥ Even when the tilt is in the corrected state, an error of - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 71
set to [SD CARD 1] in [MEDIA SELECT] (l 30), [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 143) is displayed beside the SD card display for card - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 72
] setting. (l 152) ≥ The frequency of a test tone that is output when color bars are displayed differs depending on [SYSTEM FREQ] and the frame rate in [REC FORMAT]. (l 139, 159) System Frequency 59.94Hz(NTSC) 50Hz(PAL) Frame rates in [REC FORMAT] All recording format 24p 50p/50i/25p Test tone - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 73
can stop displaying the color bars. To display them again, stop the recording and press the BARS button. ND filter Using the ND filter switch, you can switch the built-in optical ND filter setting. (The filter adjusts the amount of light.) ≥ Use this function when recording a bright subject outdoors - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 74
recording set to [TIME], [DATE], or [DATE&TIME] ≥ To cancel, press the DISP/MODE CHK button again. ∫ To display the Mode Information If you press and hold the DISP/MODE CHK button, the list of functions registered to the USER buttons (USER1 to USER6), the settings for [SUB REC BUTTON] and [SUB ZOOM - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 75
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. ≥ The operation icons are displayed. 2 Touch an operation icon. ≥ The following function is available. Refer to the respective pages for the operation - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 76
Recording Using of multi-function dial A Multi-function dial SEL/ PUSH SET Selecting/setting items You can select and set menu items (l 28), etc. using the multi-function dial. 1 Rotate the multi-function dial on the menu screen, etc., to move the cursor. ≥ The selected item will be displayed in - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 77
Parts that are finger-touch sensitive can be operated with the multi-function dial. (Excluding some functions) Using the multi manual function You can select the following functions and adjust their settings using the multi-function dial. You can also switch between the functions and adjust their - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 78
. (Function Execution Mode) ≥ You can rotate the multi-function dial to adjust the setting of the selected function. ∫ Headphone Volume Adjustment Adjust the volume of the headphone while recording. ≥ Set [VOLUME] to [ON]. (l 157) 1 Connect headphones to the headphone terminal. 2 Rotate the multi - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 79
recorded in 4K (3840k2160): 4K j Scenes recorded in FHD (1920k1080): HD ≥ (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 Scenes recorded in [PS 1080/60p]/[PS 1080/50p - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 80
To set this unit to Still Picture Playback Mode) Touch the still picture F. 5 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching / . 6 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 81
recording date and file number when playing back still pictures. ∫ Speaker/Headphone volume adjustment Operate the volume lever, sub zoom sub zoom lever Towards "r": Increases the volume Towards "s": Decreases the volume T T W W Adjusting the volume with the multi-function dial SEL/ PUSH SET 1 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 82
, when playback of video recorded using another device is performed using this device, or when video recorded using this device is played back in another device, playback may not proceed normally, or may not be possible. (Please check compatibility in the instruction manual of your device.) Still - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 83
Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations Scenes recorded with [REC FORMAT] set to [FHD/60p ], [FHD/30p ], [FHD/50p ], [FHD/25p ], [FHD/24p ]: Reverse slow-motion playback at 1 second intervals j Scenes recorded with [REC FORMAT] set to an - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 84
bar A or slide it while touching. ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips to the position touched or slid to while touching. ≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger. - 84 - - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 85
of [REC FORMAT] with which the motion picture was recorded. Recording format [REC FORMAT] setting with a size of C4K (4096k2160) [REC FORMAT] setting with a size of 4K (3840k2160) [REC FORMAT] setting with a size of FHD (1920k1080) [PS 1080/60p]/[PS 1080/50p]/ [PH 1080/60i]/[PH 1080/50i]/ [HA 1080 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 86
[VIDEO setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.) Playing back scenes or still pictures by date The scenes or still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Touch the date select icon. 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K 4K A Date - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 87
date. Recording format [REC FORMAT] setting with a size of C4K (4096k2160) [REC FORMAT] setting with a size of 4K (3840k2160) [REC FORMAT] setting with a size of FHD (1920k1080) [PS 1080/60p]/[PS 1080/50p the menu. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [DELETE] # desired setting [ALL SCENES]: All - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 88
scenes/still pictures may be deleted. ≥ When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted, a still picture (other than this unit to the Playback Mode. (l 22) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] 2 Touch the scene/still settings. - 88 - - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 89
or other device that does not support 4K motion pictures. * To output scenes in the recording format option [4K/60p 150M], you need a TV that supports 4K/60p. ≥ If you connect this unit and a 4K-compatible TV in Recording Mode, even when [REC FORMAT] is set to a setting with a size of C4K (4096k2160 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 90
go. ≥ Do not use any other HDMI cables except the supplied one. ≥ When connecting this unit and a TV that supports 4K motion pictures with an HDMI cable, connect it to an HDMI terminal that supports 4K. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the TV. 2 Select the video input on the - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 91
sizes on the TV. ≥ Image and audio is not output from this unit while using the Wi-Fi function. ≥ When this unit and the TV are connected with an AV cable (commercially-available), even if you set [HDMI RESOLUTION] to [DOWN CONV.], scenes in the recording format option [C4K/24p 100M] cannot be - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 92
. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [VIDEO OUT OSD] # [ON] or [OFF] Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ ≥ You can play back AVCHD scenes and scenes recorded with [REC MODE] set to [MP4]. ≥ Some scenes - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 93
enables you to access the SD card in this unit from the PC. ≥ To perform non-linear editing, copy the data of motion pictures and still pictures to the PC you will be using to edit it. (l 95) ≥ You can use HD Writer XE 2.0 for Windows. (l 97) ≥ Final Cut Pro supported. For details about Final Cut - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 94
and 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 About the screen indication of the unit ≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable, battery, or - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 95
the USB cable. ≥ Do not delete the SD card's folders. 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. ≥ It is possible to play back still - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 96
About the PC display Example folder structure of an SD card: CAM_SD DCIM 100CDPFQ 101YAQHM 102RARHM 103CDPFS PRIVATE AVCHD AVCHDTN The following data will be recorded. 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format ([11000001.JPG] etc.) 2 MOV format motion picture data ([11000001. - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 97
XE 2.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or SD cards. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer XE 2.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it. What can be done with the HD Writer XE 2.0 Copying data to a PC Editing: Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 98
use the Software (the "Software" means the software and other information such as manuals downloaded by Licensee through Panasonic use the Software only on one computer, and may not use it on more than one computer. Further, Licensee may not use the Software for commercial software hosting services - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 99
related to the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 whatsoever. Operating environment for HD Writer XE 2.0 ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ Editing 4K motion video may be slow and smooth playback may not be possible, even if - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 100
) and DirectDraw overlay PCI Express™k16 is recommended Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended ≥ When using playback function for 4K motion pictures, a video card that supports hardware decoding of 4K motion pictures is required. (For example) Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher NVIDIA GeForce 600 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 101
2018. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/f_xe20.html ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer XE 2.0 Panasonic] # [HD Writer XE 2.0] # [HD Writer XE 2.0]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software. Reading the operating instructions - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 102
and still pictures recorded with this unit while maintaining the image quality. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the USB HDD for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back Refer to the following support site for information about USB HDD. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 103
free you from worrying about the battery running down. 3 Turn on this unit, and press the THUMBNAIL button to switch to Playback Mode. 4 Set [USB MODE] to [HOST]. HDD. Use HD Writer XE 2.0 to perform these operations. When the USB HDD is connected to other devices such as Blu-ray disc recorder, a - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 104
. ∫ Displaying media information The used space of the USB HDD can be checked. ≥ Connect this unit to the USB HDD and touch [Playback from External Drive]. MENU : [OTHER FUNCTION] # [MEDIA STATUS] ≥ If you touch [CHANGE MEDIA], you can switch the display between the SD card 1, SD card 2, and USB HDD - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 105
the SD card 1 to the USB HDD. [ ]: When copying from the SD card 2 to the USB HDD. 4 Touch the desired items following the instructions on the DATE] is selected) When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation. ≥ Up to 99 scenes/ 99 dates - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 106
have been copied by connecting this unit to the USB HDD or copied with HD Writer XE 2.0 can be played back. USB3.0 HOST A USB Connection recording format from an option other than [C4K/24p 100M] to [C4K/ 24p 100M] ≥ Deleting scenes and still pictures on the USB HDD may take time. ≥ You cannot set - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 107
positions of the SD card slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the AV cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used. You can dub scenes recorded with [REC MODE] set to [AVCHD] to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a Panasonic DVD recorder that supports high-definition - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 108
[MP4] that have a recording format size of 4K (3840k2160), use HD Writer XE 2.0 to convert their format to FHD (1920k1080). For details, refer to the operating instructions for HD Writer XE 2.0. (l 97) Dubbing in high-definition picture quality ∫ To dub using equipment with an SD card slot You can - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 109
other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable. 4 Touch the media you wish to dub. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on. About the screen indication of the unit When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 110
without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV cable (commercially-available). ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R Change the video input - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 111
unit violates the radiowave regulations if used in countries other than those where this unit is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility for any violations. settings of your device such as the smartphone, please read the operating instructions of the device. ∫ This unit is NFC-compatible Using - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 112
recommend that you set a encryption to maintain information security. ≥ This unit may not connect to a wireless access point depending on the radio wave condition. ≥ When using the Wi-Fi function, do not cover the Wi-Fi transmitter with your hand. (l 6) ≥ When the battery indicator is flashing - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 113
Wi-Fi Remote operation Using a smartphone, you can perform record operations from a remote location. Image App Image App A When connecting directly to a smartphone B When connecting Register [Wi-Fi] to a USER button. (l 61) ≥ Please refer to page 61 for details about setting the USER button. - 113 - - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 114
for wireless access points to set up a connection (l 123) ≥ Setting up a connection manually (l 124) When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, proceed to "Using remote operation with a wireless access point connection". (l 116) ≥ Using [Wi-Fi Easy Setup], you can also set up a Wi-Fi connection in - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 115
Using remote operation with a direct connection If the device is Android (NFC-compatible) ≥ Set the NFC function of the smartphone will be connected. ≥ The connection cannot be established while this unit is recording or in Playback Mode. If the device is Android (non-NFC-compatible) or - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 116
Please refer the instructions for the device you are using for information on how to set up and use a NFC-compatible smartphone. Using remote operation try again. ≥ The connection cannot be established while this unit is recording or in Playback Mode. ≥ When the connection is complete, images stored - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 117
or iOS Proceed to Step 6 when your Wi-Fi connection has been made via [Wireless Settings] in [Wi-Fi Setup] (l 125). 1 Connect the smartphone to a wireless access Please refer the instructions for the device you are using for information on how to set up and use a NFC-compatible smartphone. - 117 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 118
≥ Focus adjustments ≥ White Balance setting ≥ Iris adjustments ≥ Gain adjustments ≥ Shutter speed adjustments ≥ i.Zoom ≥ Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer ≥ Slow shutter ≥ Digital Zoom ≥ AGC limit ≥ Super Gain ≥ Backlight Compensation ≥ Recording with infrared light ≥ Focus assist ≥ Turning off - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 119
in the "Image App" menu about function of Image App. ≥ The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being used. For information on the "Image App", check the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only.) ≥ When - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 120
the radio wave intensity: (Weak) # # # (Strong). When directly connected: connected to Wi-Fi/ not connected to Wi-Fi Using the Network Easy Setup to set up a connection With the smartphone application "Image App", you can transfer the following information between the smartphone and this - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 121
Fi setup of the smartphone, start up "Image App". 3 Follow the on-screen instructions of the smartphone to set up a connection. ≥ When the settings is complete, the smartphone and this unit are connected directly, allowing you to use remote operations. (l 115) ∫ When [Wi-Fi] is selected ≥ If you are - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 122
USER button. (l 61) Check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS j If the wireless access point is compatible with Settings] B [RETURN] C [Delete] D [ENTER] 5 Set the wireless access point to waiting for WPS. ≥ For further details, please read the operating instructions - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 123
access C [Delete] D [ENTER] points again. ≥ When no wireless access points are displayed, refer to "Setting up a connection manually". (l 124) ≥ If an Encryption key (Password) is not set, the connection is complete and a message is displayed. 6 (When there is an Encryption key (Password - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 124
cursor is in an empty space. Ends text entry. ≥ A maximum of 32 characters can be entered. A/a/1 .@ GHI PQRS A a &/1 ABC DEF JKL MNO TUV WXYZ A [Delete] B [RETURN] C Text entry icon D [Enter] Setting up a connection manually ≥ When connecting by [Manual Setting], confirm the SSID - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 125
displayed on the screen ≥ Check the wireless access points instruction manual and settings when a saving wireless access point. ≥ The Encryption and "Troubleshooting" (l 168) for details. ≥ Transmission speed may decrease, or may not be usable depending on the environment it is used in. Setting up - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 126
directly, allowing you to use remote operations. (l 115) ≥ When using an iOS device, perform the following operations: 1 Select the option that allows you to install the app on the profile screen of the "Image App", and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 2 Press - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 127
instruction of the device in use for details about the setting of the wireless access point or smartphone. Problem set the security settings. ≥ If the wireless access point supports both the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band, check if the setting wireless network] or [Manual Setting]) ≥ Make sure the - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 128
point. If it is connected to the wireless access point, change the Wi-Fi access point using the smartphone's Wi-Fi set up. ≥ It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi-Fi connection setting of the smartphone, but it is not a malfunction. ≥ Try switching the on/off of the Wi - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 129
[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu Configure various settings necessary to use the Wi-Fi function. When connected to Wi-Fi, the settings cannot be changed. 1 Press the USER button to which [Wi-Fi] is registered, and turn on the Wi-Fi function. 2 Select the menu. MENU : [Wi- - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 130
set/clear the Password to limit the startup of the Wi-Fi setting menu. By setting the Password, it will prevent erroneous operation, prevent wrongful use , set this unit to Recording Mode, select [Wi-Fi] in [INITIAL SET], and make the initial Wi-Fi settings. (l 160) This will set the Wi-Fi setting to - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 131
confirmed when displaying the Device names on this unit if a long Device name is used. (l 126) ≥ For details on how to enter characters, refer to page 124 the network settings are configured automatically. If you touch [MANUAL], you can set each item. Select the item you want to set, and set it. ≥ - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 132
Menu Using the Menu Refer to page 28 for how to set up the Menu. Camera Setup Settings that are assigned to [SCENE1] in [CUSTOMIZE SCENE] by default are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # desired setting [CUSTOMIZE SCENE] ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) [SCENE1]/[SCENE2]/[ - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 133
] to exit the menu screen. [CHROMA LEVEL] Adjusts color density. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 Touch [CHROMA LEVEL]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings. 3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. [CHROMA PHASE] Adjusts color balance. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 Touch [CHROMA PHASE]. 2 Touch / to - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 134
A ch]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings of color. 3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. [COLOR TEMP B ch] Finely adjusts color temperature after Bch White Balance adjustment. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) 1 Touch [COLOR TEMP B ch]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings of color. 3 Touch [EXIT] to complete - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 135
Touch [GAMMA]. 2 Touch the desired setting item. [HD NORM]: This gamma setting is suitable for high definition picture quality recording. [LOW]: This is a gamma setting with gradual slope at the low illuminated area. It will produce tranquil image with sharper contrast. [SD NORM]: This is the - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 136
else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed. ≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. ≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case, set [SKIN TONE DTL] to [OFF] or zoom in on the face - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 137
Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) [0 SEC.]/[5 SEC.]/[10 SEC.] You can set the length of time before Focus Transition starts. (l 45) ≥ This function's default setting is [0 SEC.]. [Intelligent Auto Plus] ≥ Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode. (l 36) [SET]/[OFF] You can adjust the brightness and color balance - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 138
to Manual Mode. (l 34) [27dB]/[30dB] Sets the gain value for the USER button function [SUPER GAIN]. (l 50) ≥ This function's default setting is [27dB]. [FOCUS ASSIST] [EXPAND]/[PEAKING]/[BOTH] Sets the Focus Assist method. (l 40) ≥ This function's default setting is [BOTH]. [PEAKING COLOR] [Red - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 139
REC MODE] is set to [AVCHD]) 4K / 60p 150M A Size B Frame rate C Bit rate ≥ Smoother motion picture can be recorded with the higher value for the frame rate. [i] and [p] of the frame rate means interlace and progressive respectively. Interlace (interlacing scanning) Video signal that divides - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 140
the bit rate of [REC FORMAT]. Use an SD card that meets the settings. For details, refer to "About the Speed Class ratings for recording motion pictures" on page 20. ≥ When [MOV(LPCM)] in [REC MODE] is selected Recording format [FHD/60p ] [FHD/60p 100M] [FHD/60p 50M] [FHD/30p ] [FHD/24p - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 141
] in [REC MODE] is selected Recording format System frequency setting [4K/30p 100M] [FHD/60p 50M] [59.94Hz(NTSC)] [4K/25p 100M] [FHD/50p 50M] [50Hz(PAL)] Size (Picture size) 4K (3840k2160) FHD (1920k1080) 4K (3840k2160) FHD (1920k1080) Frame rate 30p 60p 25p 50p Bit rate (VBR) Average 100 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 142
) 50Hz(PAL) 60p Frame rates in [REC FORMAT] 30p 24p 50p 25p 25p* * If you set [REC FORMAT] to a setting with a frame rate of 25p when [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50Hz(PAL)], [REC FORMAT] will be changed to a setting with a frame rate of 30p. ≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 16) ≥ Please - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 143
the recording destination of motion pictures is set to [SD CARD 1] in [MEDIA SELECT] (l 30), [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]. ≥ is displayed beside the SD card display - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 144
space or set [2 SLOTS FUNC.] to [OFF]. (Simultaneous recording) ≥ Simultaneous recording will not be performed for still pictures. ≥ When performing simultaneous recording, even in the case where an error has occurred in one of the SD cards and recording has stopped, recording can be continued using - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 145
FORMAT] is set to [FHD/60p 50M] or [FHD/50p 50M], Time Lapse Recording is not possible. ≥ [TIME LAPSE REC] is canceled in the following cases. j If you turn the unit off j If you press the THUMBNAIL button ≥ The shortest motion picture recording time is approx. 1 second. ≥ Color balance and focus - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 146
[ON], will be displayed on the screen. The light allows you to record images in the dark. (l 69, 152) ≥ Set [INFRARED LIGHT] to [OFF] when it is hard to achieve focus with Auto Focus, for example when recording in a dim place. ≥ It is recommended to use a tripod. ≥ It takes longer to focus with - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 147
. ≥ In the following cases, even when [TIME STAMP] is set to [ON], the date and time of recording are not displayed: j When [DATE/TIME] is set to [OFF] j During Freeze Frame (l 67) ≥ Even when [VIDEO OUT OSD] is set to [OFF], the date and time of recording are displayed on the TV screen. ≥ It is not - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 148
60p/60i/30p 1/30 or more 50p/50i/25p 1/25 or more 24p 1/24 or more ≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, 1/24 or 1/25, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and after images may appear. [DIGITAL ZOOM] [k2]/[k5]/[k10]/[TOGGLE] Changes the zoom magnification setting of Digital Zoom - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 149
level for audio channel 1. (l 55) [AUDIO LEVEL CH2] [AUTO]/[MANUAL] Switches the adjustment method of the audio recording level for audio channel 2. (l 55) [AUDIO ALC LINKED] ≥ Set [AUDIO LEVEL CH1]/[AUDIO LEVEL CH2] to [MANUAL]. (l 55) ≥ Set [AUDIO ALC CH1]/[AUDIO ALC CH2] to [ON]. (l 56) [ON - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 150
of the external microphone connected to the audio input terminal 2 (XLR 3 pin). TC/UB SETUP All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [TC/UB SETUP] # desired setting [TC MODE] ≥ Set [SYSTEM FREQ] to [59.94Hz(NTSC)]. (l 159) [DF]/[NDF] Select the compensation mode for the time - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 151
sub recording start/stop button is disabled. [SUB ZOOM] Enable/disable of the sub zoom lever on the handle can be switched. Zoom speed will be different depending on the setting. [OFF]: [LOW]: [MID]: [HIGH]: Sub zoom lever is disabled. Sub zoom lever is enabled. (Zoom speed: Slow) Sub zoom lever - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 152
You can turn on/off the infrared light when [INFRARED REC] (l 146) is set to [ON]. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34) [ON]: [OFF]: Turn on the infrared light. Turn off the infrared light. [BARS TYPE] You can switch the type of color bars to be displayed when you press the BARS button. (l 72) [SMPTE - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 153
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 [USER BUTTON DISPLAY] [ON]/[OFF] Switches the display of the set USER button icons. (l 62) [ZEBRA DETECT 1] Selects the - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 154
[GUIDE LINES] / / /[OFF] You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. ≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded. ≥ The setting changes as follows when using - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 155
play mode select icon, and set this unit to Motion Picture Playback recordable time of the SD card and the remaining battery capacity indication. [OTHER DISPLAY] [ON]/[OFF] This shows or hides indications on the screen except for [USER BUTTON DISPLAY], [GUIDE LINES], [SAFETY ZONE], [CENTER MARKER], [DATE - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 156
horizontally during recording of yourself when it is set to [MIRROR]. [EVF COLOR] [ON]/[OFF] The recording images or playback images on the viewfinder can be selected between color/black and (l 40) [EVF/LCD PEAK FREQ.] [HIGH]/[LOW] Sets the peaking frequency for [EVF/LCD DETAIL]. (l 40) - 156 - - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 157
to a TV using the HDMI cable (supplied), audio at the time of the [RECORDING] setting is output even if this setting is set to [LIVE]. [VOLUME] [ON]/[OFF] If you set this item to [ON], you can adjust the headphone volume in Recording Mode using the multi-function dial. (l 78) [TEST TONE] Selects - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 158
desired setting [FORMAT MEDIA] The SD card or USB HDD can be formatted. (l 30, 104) ≥ 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 93) [MEDIA STATUS] The used space and remaining - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 159
on the TV. ≥ If you are not familiar with broadcasting systems, we recommend that you use the default setting. ≥ When recording with [REC MODE] set to [AVCHD], you cannot record scenes of different system frequencies into a single SD card. Use a different SD card for each system frequency. - 159 - - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 160
to save battery life. ≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if the [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in following cases: j When [USB MODE] (l 161) is set to [DEVICE] and this unit is connected to a PC or Blu-ray disc recorder with a USB Connection Cable. j PRE-REC is used j During remote - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 161
[NUMBER RESET] Set the file number of the MOV/MP4 and still picture recorded next to 0001. ≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. (l 96) ≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card, and then perform [NUMBER RESET]. [USB MODE] The unit's USB terminal to which a USB - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 162
Name] You can view and change this unit's Device name (SSID), which is used for operating this unit as a wireless access point. (l 131) [IP Address/DNS Settings] You can change or check your wireless LAN's network settings, such as the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and [MAC Address]. (l 131) - 162 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 163
play mode select icon, and set this unit to Motion Picture Playback Mode. (l 79) MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # desired setting [REPEAT PLAY] [ON]/[ set to [ON]. (l 86) [SCENE PROTECT] Scenes can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes, formatting the SD card - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 164
68) Freeze Frame (l 67) Image Stabilizer (l 38) Digital Zoom (l 65) B , , , , , Recording format (l 139) ALL-I, 150M, 100M, 50M Bit rate (l 139) ATW, LOCK, P3200K, P5600K, VAR, Ach, Bch White Balance (l 46) , , Recording mode (l 139) 60p, 60i, 50p, Frame rate (l 139) 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 165
level meter (l 55) NOV 15 2014 Date indication 15:30 Time indication (l 27) NOV 15 2014 15:30:00 Time Stamp (l 147) Z00, 99 Zoom magnification (l 37) , (White) Card recording possible status (still picture) 8.8M , 8.3M , 2.1 M , 0.9M Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 32, 85 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 166
to other devices Accessing the card (l 94, 109) ∫ Confirmatory indications -- (Time display) The built-in battery is low. (l 27) Warning for recording of yourself (l 26) SD card is not inserted. SD card is write-protected. SD card is non-compatible. SD card is full. Playback-only SD card - 166 - - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 167
recorded on an SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the unit off and then on again. INVALID/CANNOT SET. Since there is a condition to use detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. ≥ Depending on the - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 168
Others Troubleshooting ∫ no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and switch to Recording Mode. Object seems to be warped. ≥ Object seems to be Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged. (l 14) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. ≥ The battery has a - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 169
57) Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Auto Focus function does not work. Color or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image. The LCD monitor flickers indoors. Recording Check points ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 20 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 170
of SD card (SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details. ≥ To play back scenes in the recording format option [4K/60p 150M], you need a TV that supports 4K/60p. (l 89, 92) ≥ When connected to other devices using only the battery - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 171
condition at the time of purchase, and you will be able to use the Wi-Fi setting menu. When performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings], all Wi-Fi settings including registered wireless access points will be deleted. Problem If the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognized. Others Check points - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 172
About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 173
Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery. ≥ If the battery is kept in high- used up the charged capacity. ≥ Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed. Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 174
OTHER FUNCTION] # [FORMAT MEDIA] # [SD CARD 1] or [SD CARD 2] from the menu, and touch [YES]. Press and hold recording start/stop button in the following screen for three seconds. Screen to delete the SD card data is displayed, so select [YES] and follow the instruction on the screen. ≥ The customer - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 175
repaired. ≥ Please contact the dealer where you purchased this unit or Panasonic if above operations are not possible due to malfunction. When transferring to another party, or disposing of the Memory Card, please refer to "When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that:". (l 174) - 175 - - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 176
trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥ "AVCHD", "AVCHD Progressive" and the "AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 177
)] Recording format [FHD/60p ] [FHD/60p 100M] [FHD/60p 50M] [FHD/30p ] [FHD/24p ] [FHD/30p 50M] [FHD/24p 50M] [FHD/50p ] [FHD/25p ] [FHD/50p 100M] [FHD/50p 50M] [FHD/25p 50M] System frequency setting (l 159) [59.94Hz(NTSC)] [50Hz(PAL)] 4 GB s 10 min s 10 min s 10 min SD card 16 - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 178
[59.94Hz(NTSC)] [50Hz(PAL)] ≥ When [REC MODE] is set to [MP4] Recording format [4K/30p 100M] [FHD/60p 50M] [4K/25p 100M] [FHD/50p 50M] System frequency setting (l 159) [59.94Hz(NTSC)] [50Hz(PAL)] 4 GB s s 10 min s 10 min s 10 min 4 GB s 10 min s 10 min SD card 16 GB 20 min 12 min 20 min 10 min - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 179
1080/60i] [PM 720/60p] [PS 1080/50p] [PH 1080/50i] [HA 1080/50i] [HE 1080/50i] [PM 720/50p] System frequency setting (l 159) [59.94Hz(NTSC)] [50Hz(PAL)] 4 GB 19 min 21 min 30 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 10 min 19 min 21 min 30 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 10 min SD card 16 GB 1 h 20 min - Panasonic HC-X1000 | HC-X1000 Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 180
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4K Video Camera
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