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Panasonic HC-X20 User Manual

Panasonic HC-X20
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Operating Instructions / Owner’s Manual
<Complete Guide>
4K Video Camera
Model No.
HC-X2/HC-X20/
HC-X2GGD/HC-X20GGD
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
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DVQP2766ZA
F0922GY0
until
2022/03/31

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Panasonic HC-X20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Optical Zoom20x
Image Stabilization5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S.
BatteryAG-VBR59 (7.28V, 5900mAh)
ND FilterClear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Sensor Type1" MOS Sensor
LensLEICA Dicomar Lens
Recording FormatMOV, MP4
Video ResolutionUHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
LCD Monitor3.5-inch Touch Screen LCD
Audio2x XLR Audio Inputs
Focal Length8.8 to 176mm
Aperturef/2.8 to f/4.5
Display3.5" LCD
Memory Card SlotsDual SD Card Slots
ConnectivityHDMI, USB
Viewfinder0.24-inch OLED

Summary

Overview

Before using the unit

Initial checks and precautions before operating the camera.

When turning on the power for the first time

Guides initial setup for time zone and clock settings.

Preparations before recording

Power supply

Details on using batteries and AC adapter for power.

Turning the unit on/off

Procedure for powering the camera on and off.

Charging the built-in battery

Steps for charging the internal backup battery.

Setting the date/time of the internal clock

How to set the camera's date, time, and time zone.

Preparing the memory card

Guidance on supported cards, insertion, and formatting.

Settings before recording

Setting of time data

Covers time code, user bits, and date/time recording.

Assigning functions to the USER buttons

Details on customizing buttons for quick access to functions.

Menu

Basic operation of the menu

Explains menu navigation and configuration methods.

[CAMERA] menu

Settings for core camera functions like zoom, focus, and image quality.

[SCENE FILE] menu

Customizable presets for image quality and shooting parameters.

[AUDIO] menu

Settings for audio input levels, filters, and output.

[VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu

Controls for external video output, LCD, and viewfinder displays.

[RECORDING] menu

Settings related to recording format, time code, and clip naming.

[NETWORK] menu

Configuration for wired/wireless LAN, USB tethering, and streaming.

[SYSTEM] menu

Settings for system frequency, file format, and recording modes.

[OTHERS] menu

Settings for user files, LEDs, clock, and unit initialization.

Shooting

Shooting

Basic steps for starting and stopping video recording.

About auto mode/manual mode

Explains switching between automatic and manual camera controls.

Selecting the resolution, codec, and frame rate for recording video

Guide to choosing optimal video recording settings.

Adjustable settings when shooting

Iris

Manual adjustment of lens aperture for exposure control.

Gain

Adjusting signal amplification to brighten dark images.

AE level (exposure compensation)

Manually adjusting exposure compensation for optimal brightness.

Focus

Details on manual and auto focus modes, and macro.

Setting the shutter speed

Manual control of shutter speed for exposure and motion blur.

Adjusting the white and black balance

White balance adjustment

Procedures for setting accurate white balance under different lighting.

Black balance adjustment

Steps to adjust black balance for accurate black levels.

Using the zoom function

Adjusting the zoom position

How to operate the zoom lever and ring for framing.

Image quality adjustment

Audio input

Switching the audio input

Selects audio source for channels 1 and 2.

Adjusting the audio recording level

Sets manual or automatic audio input levels.

Special recording function

Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function/super slow recording function

Enables shooting at high frame rates for slow motion effects.

High dynamic range (HDR) recording function [X2]

Records images with wide dynamic range using HLG method.

V-Log recording function [X2]

Records images with rich latitude for color grading.

Playback

Notes

Warning system

Explanation of error messages and warning indicators.

Specification

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the camera and accessories.

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