- 2 -∫ About the recording format forrecording motion picturesYou can select from AVCHD*1 , 4K MP4 *2 ,MP4 *2 , iFrame *2 or 24p*2 recording formats torecord motion pictures using this unit. (l 91)*1 It is compatible with the AVCHDProgressive (1080/50p).*2 It is not compatible with motion picturesrecorded in AVCHD format.AVCHD:It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TVor for saving to disc *3 .*3 The following methods are available forsaving an image recorded in 1080/50p:j Copy the image to a disc using theHD Writer AE 5.3.j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-raydisc recorder that supports AVCHDProgressive.4K MP4:This is a recording format suitable for editingimages.This format can record 4K motion pictures(3840k2160/25p), which deliver a resolutionfour times higher than that of full high-definitionmotion pictures.MP4:This is a recording format suitable for playingback or editing on a PC.iFrame:This is a recording format suitable for playingback or editing on a Mac (iMovie etc.).24p:This allows you to record images similar tothose shot on a roll of cinema film.Images can be recorded as 4K motion pictures(3840k2160/24p) or in high-definition picturequality (1920k1080/24p).∫ Indemnity about recordedcontentPanasonic does not accept any responsibilityfor damages directly or indirectly due to anytype of problems that result in loss of recordingor edited content, and does not guarantee anycontent if recording or editing does not workproperly. Likewise, the above also applies in acase where any type of repair is made to theunit (including any other non-built-in memoryrelated component).∫ Handling of built-in memory[WXF990M]/[VX980M]This unit is equipped with the built-in memory.When using this component, pay attention tothe following points.Back up data periodically.The built-in memory is temporary storage. Inorder to avoid erasing data due to staticelectricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage,and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVDdisc. (l 226)≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 10) illuminateswhile the SD card or built-in memory is beingaccessed (initialisation, recording, playback,deleting etc.). Do not perform the followingoperations when the lamp illuminates. It maydamage the built-in memory or cause amalfunction in the unit.j Turn the unit off (remove the battery)j Insert and remove the USB cablej Expose the unit to vibrations or shock≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.(l 252)∫ About Condensation(When the lens, the viewfinderor LCD Monitor is fogged up)Condensation occurs when there is a change intemperature or humidity, such as when the unitis taken from outside or a cold room to a warmroom. Please be careful, as it may cause thelens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor to becomesoiled, moldy, or damaged.When taking the unit to a place which has adifferent temperature, if the unit is accustomedto the room temperature of the destination forabout one hour, condensation can beprevented. (When the difference in temperatureis severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or thelike, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)Read this first
