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Panasonic HC-VXF1 Basic Owner's Manual

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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future
use.
More detailed operating instructions are available in "Owner's Manual
(PDF format)". To read it, download it from the website.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/WXF1/
≥ Click the desired language.
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If you have any questions, visit :
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HC-V800
Basic Owner's Manual
Model No.
4K Video Camera
HC-WXF1
HC-VXF1
HC-VX1
(U.S. customers only)
DVQX1447ZA
F0218SQ0

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  • Page 1 More detailed operating instructions are available in “Owner’s Manual (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/WXF1/ ≥ Click the desired language. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it Dealer Address will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HC-WXF1/HC-VX1/HC-V800 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support HC-WXF1 HC-VX1 HC-V800 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
  • Page 4 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Contains FCC ID: VPYLBVX532 FCC CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read thses operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep thses operating instructions handy for future reference. 11) Only use attachments/accessories Read these instructions. specified by the manufacturer.
  • Page 6 AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. ≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. ≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
  • Page 7 ∫ Cautions for use 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 may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
  • Page 8 It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV or for saving to disc Images recorded in 1080/60p can be saved using the following methods: j Copying to a disc using the HD Writer AE 5.4. j Copying to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive. 4K MP4 (For the WXF1 VXF1 This is a recording format suitable for editing images.
  • Page 9 Images can be recorded as high-definition picture quality (1920k1080/24p). ∫ 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 does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.
  • Page 10 ≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in this owner’s manual: Abbreviation used in this Model number owner’s manual WXF1 HC-WXF1 [WXF1] VXF1 HC-VXF1 [VXF1] HC-VX1 [VX1] V800 HC-V800 [V800] This owner’s manual are designed for use with models WXF1...
  • Page 11 Check the website below to download/install the software. ≥ The software is available for download until the end of March 2021. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/f_ae54.html ∫ Downloading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) You can check the URL and QR code of the website where you can download the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) in [ONLINE MANUAL] in the Setup menu.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Contents Accessories ..........13 Basic Preparation Changing the Recording Mode ..... 26 Recording motion pictures ....28 Power supply ..........14 Recording still pictures ......28 Inserting/removing the battery.... 14 Recording with the Sub Camera Charging the battery ......15 (Twin Camera) [WXF1] ......29 Charging and recording time....16 Motion picture/ Recording to a card .......18...

  • Page 13: Accessories

    DVZE1023Z ≥ For details on how to attach the lens hood, refer to the Owner’s Manual (PDF format). (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. (ENG) DVQX1447...

  • Page 14: Preparation

    ≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    ≥ Do not use any other DC cables except the supplied one. ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 14). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 16: Charging And Recording Time

    Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH ≥ When using the LCD monitor ≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/ low temperature.
  • Page 17 For the V800 only Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging Recording Recording continuous recordable [Voltage/Capacity time format mode recordable time (minimum)] time [4K MP4] [2160] 1 h 25 min 45 min [1080/50M] 1 h 40 min 50 min [MP4] [1080/28M] Supplied battery/ [720] 1 h 55 min...

  • Page 18: Recording To A Card

    SDXC Memory Card 48 GB to 128 GB ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above.

  • Page 19: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 32) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.

  • Page 20: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status ...

  • Page 21: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button. If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.

  • Page 22: Switching This Unit Between Motion Picture Recording Mode And Still Picture Recording Mode

    Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode WXF1 VXF1 Pressing a button to switch between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Recording mode selector button Each time you press this button, the Recording Mode switches in the following order: Motion Picture Recording Mode # 4K Photo Mode # Still Picture Recording Mode * The unit does not switch to 4K Photo Mode in the following cases:...

  • Page 23: Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    To display the recording mode switching icon Display of the recording mode switching icon will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen. ≥ The recording mode selector button and the recording mode switching icon are disabled when the Wireless Multi-Camera function is enabled.

  • Page 24: Viewfinder Adjustment

    Viewfinder adjustment [WXF1]/[VXF1] ∫ Diopter adjustment Adjust to make the image clear by rotating the diopter adjustment dial. ≥ Extend the viewfinder and close the LCD monitor to turn on the viewfinder. ≥ The viewfinder can be raised up to ...

  • Page 25: Setting Date And Time

    Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock. ≥ When you turn on this unit, the message “Set home region and date/time.” may be displayed. Select [YES], and follow the steps below to make these settings: j Step 2 of “Setting your home region for the first time”...

  • Page 26: Basic

    Basic Changing the Recording Mode Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. WXF1 VXF1 V800 DVQX1447 (ENG)
  • Page 27 Mode Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimizes settings to the recording environment Intelligent Auto you are in. You can add manually-adjusted brightness and color balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and Intelligent Auto Plus record.

  • Page 28: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures  Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to switch to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 22) Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.  A Recording button icon B When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.

  • Page 29: Recording With The Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [Wxf1]

    Basic Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [WXF1] Using the Sub Camera and the Main Camera, you can record two  images simultaneously. (Twin Camera) Use the Sub Camera to enjoy recording yourself, a family member next to you or scenery different from that seen from the Main Camera.

  • Page 30: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback  Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 21).  Touch the media selection icon A to select the media you want to play. (l 24) [SD CARD]/[HDD] You can only select media to play when a USB HDD is connected. Proceed to step 3 if a USB HDD is not connected.

  • Page 31: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    ≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [24p] is touched: j MP4 [2160/24p] scene: (For the WXF1 VXF1 j MP4 [1080/24p] scene: Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ To display the next (previous) page: j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it.

  • Page 32: Using The Menu Screen

    Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 24) MENU Touch MENU ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear.

  • Page 33: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function This unit offers the following Wi-Fi functions when used in combination with another Wi-Fi compatible device. You can display the image transmitted from a Wireless Sub Camera [TWIN CAMERA] connected via Wi-Fi on this unit’s Sub Window and record it simultaneously with the Main Camera’s image.

  • Page 34: [Link To Cell]

    Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject when you use this function. Use at your own risk. Install the “Image App” About the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. ™ For Android apps For iOS apps Android 4.2 or later...

  • Page 35: Preparations Before Using [Link To Cell]

    Preparations before using [Link to Cell] Install the “Image App”. (l 34) Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone Image App Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] (l 36) ≥...

  • Page 36: Using [Link To Cell] With A Direct Connection

    Using [Link to Cell] with a direct connection Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. ≥...

  • Page 37: About [Link To Cell]

    About [Link to Cell] Screen display during remote operations Smartphone screen shots are example displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode and Playback Mode. Recording screen Recording media/remaining recordable time Remaining battery power of this unit Zoom Photoshot button Menu display ...

  • Page 38: Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera Function

    (As of January 2018) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam ∫ Wireless Multi-Camera function (l 33) ≥ For information on how to connect this unit and a smartphone and other details, refer to the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).

  • Page 39: Others

    Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. when the unit is shaken. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and set this unit to the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode.
  • Page 40 Recording Problem Check points Color or brightness of the ≥ Color or brightness of the image may change, or you may see image changes, or you horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded may see horizontal bars in under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc., but the image.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Others Specifications 4K Video Camera/High Definition Video Camera Motion picture compression: When [REC FORMAT] is set to MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 [4K MP4], or when [REC FORMAT] is Audio compression: set to [24p] with [REC MODE] set to [4K MP4] , [MP4], [24p]; [2160/24p] AAC/2 ch When [REC FORMAT] is set to...
  • Page 42 Still picture recording format: HDR movie: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, Low/High based on Exif 2.2 standard) Monitor: Refer to the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) for 3.0z wide LCD monitor (Approx. 460 K dots) picture size of a still picture and number of Viewfinder ( VXF1 WXF1...
  • Page 43 Dimensions: Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) WXF1 VXF1 69 mm (W)k77 mm (H)k167 mm (D) Operating humidity: [2.717 q (W)k3.031 q (H)k6.575 q (D)] 10%RH to 80%RH (including projecting parts) Battery operation time: See page 16 V800 68 mm (W)k77 mm (H)k142 mm (D)
  • Page 44 Sub Camera ( WXF1 Image sensor: 1/4z 1MOS image sensor Total; 5270 K Lens: F2.2 Focal length; 3.54 mm 35 mm equivalent (Motion picture); 37.2 mm Minimum focus distance; Approx. 30 cm AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: 110 V to 240 V , 50/60 Hz AC input:...

  • Page 45: About Copyright

    ∫ Licenses ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 46 Menu” in the Owner’s Manual (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 more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective...

  • Page 47: Optional Accessories

    Remote Pan Tilt Cradle * Please refer to page 16, 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.

  • Page 48: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts,...
  • Page 49 If a problem 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 SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

  • Page 50: Warranty

    Camcorder Products - One (1) year, parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.

  • Page 51: Useful Information (Only For Latin American Countries)

    Costa Rica www.panasonic.com/cr/soporte/ 800-7262737 El Salvador www.panasonic.com/sv/soporte/ 800-7262 Guatemala www.panasonic.com/gt/soporte/ 1-801-811-7262 Uruguay www.panasonic.com/uy/soporte/ 0-800-7262 Paraguay www.panasonic.com/uy/soporte/ 0-800-11-7262 Chile www.panasonic.com/cl/soporte/ 800-390-602 022-797-5000 Peru www.panasonic.com/pe/soporte/ 0800-00726 Venezuela www.panasonic.com/ve/soporte/ 800-7262-800 Mexico www.panasonic.com/mx/soporte/ 01800-847-7262 55-5000-1200 Argentina www.panasonic.com/ar/soporte/ 0800-333-7262 0810-321-7262 Dominican Republic www.panasonic.com/do/soporte/ 809-200-8000 (ENG) DVQX1447...
  • Page 52 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 2018 Printed in Malaysia...

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