Panasonic HC-X1 Operating Instructions Manual

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9DVQX1102Information for Your Safety .................... 2Accessories ............................................ 10Optional accessories .........................10PreparationWhat you can do with this unit ............. 11Recording to the SD card................... 11Linking to external devices.................11Remote operations with an iPad ........12Names and Functions of Main Parts .... 13Power supply ..........................................19Charging the battery .......................... 19Inserting/removing the battery............ 21Charging and recording time..............21Connecting to the AC outlet ............... 22Preparation of SD cards ........................ 23Cards that you can use with this unit ...23Inserting/removing an SD card...........24Turning the unit on/off ........................... 25Selecting a mode ................................... 25Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder ....... 26Using the LCD monitor....................... 26How to use the touch screen ............. 27Viewfinder adjustment........................ 27Setting date and time ............................. 28Language Selection ........................... 28RecordingSelecting a media to record .................. 29Formatting media ...............................29System frequency Selection............... 29Recording motion picture ..................... 30Switching between Auto and Manual Mode ...30Using the zoom ...................................... 31Manual Recording ..................................32Focus ................................................. 32White Balance ....................................32Iris/Gain adjustment ........................... 33Manual shutter speed ........................ 33USER button ........................................... 34Setting the USER button ....................34Using the USER button ......................34Functions of the USER button ...........35PlaybackMotion picture/Still picture playback ... 37MenuUsing the menu screen ......................... 39Menu structure ....................................... 40OthersTroubleshooting .................................... 42About copyright ..................................... 44Specification .......................................... 45Limited Warranty(ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA) ...................... 51ContentsFor United Kingdom and Ireland customers∫ Sales and Support InformationCustomer Communications Centre≥ For customers within the UK: 0344 844 3899≥ For customers within lreland: 01 289 8333≥ Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm(Excluding public holidays).≥ For further support on your product, pleasevisit our website:www.panasonic.co.ukDirect Sales at Panasonic UK≥ Order accessory and consumable items foryour product with ease and confidence byphoning our Customer Communications CentreMonday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm(Excluding public holidays).≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessoryordering application at www.pas-europe.com.≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted.≥ All enquiries transactions and distributionfacilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK.≥ It couldn’t be simpler!≥ Also available through our Internet is directshopping for a wide range of finished products.Take a browse on our website for further details.