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With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual is fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ For the WXF1 / VXF1 / VX1 Even if the system requirements are fulfilled, it may take some time to edit 4K motion pictures and it may not be possible to play them back smoothly. ≥ A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/ DVD. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. j When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables. ∫ Operating environment for HD Writer AE 5.4 * For the WXF1 / VXF1 / VX1 OS CPU RAM Display Windows 10 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) SP1 ≥ A 64-bit version of the Windows 7/Windows 8.1/ Windows 10 OS is required for operations involving 4K motion pictures.* Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU) ≥ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher is recommended when using playback function. ≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using editing function. ≥ Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher is recommended when using playback or editing function for 1080/60p. ≥ Intel Core i7 3.5 GHz or higher is recommended when using playback or editing function for 4K motion pictures.* Windows 7/Windows 8.1/Windows 10: 2 GB or more (64 bit)/1 GB or more (32 bit) ≥ 8 GB or more is recommended when using playback or editing function for 4K motion pictures.* High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended) DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Compatible with DirectDraw overlay PCI Express™k16 compatible recommended Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended ≥ A video card compatible with hardware decoding of 4K motion pictures is required when using playback function for 4K motion pictures.* (For example) Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher NVIDIA GeForce 600 series or higher ≥ A video memory of 2 GB or more is required when using playback or editing function for 4K motion pictures.* ≥ A 4K-compatible monitor and video card is required for 4K resolution playback.* - 246 -

Section	Page
Read this first	2
Preparation	8
Names and Functions of Main Parts	8
Power supply	12
Inserting/removing the battery	12
Charging the battery	13
Charging and recording time	14
Recording to a card	17
Cards that you can use with this unit	17
Inserting/removing an SD card	18
Turning the unit on/off	19
Selecting a mode	21
Switching this unit between Recording Mode and Playback Mode	21
Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode	22
LCD monitor/viewfinder	24
Setting the display for the LCD monitor/Viewfinder [WXF1]/[VXF1]	24
How to use the touch screen	25
Viewfinder adjustment [WXF1]/[VXF1]	25
About the Touch Menu	26
Setting date and time	28
Basic	29
Before recording	29
Recording motion pictures	32
Recording still pictures	34
Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode	35
Registering your favorite scenes while recording 4K motion picture [WXF1]/[VXF1]/[VX1]	36
Motion picture/Still picture playback	37
Using the menu screen	40
Using the Setup Menu	41
Advanced (Recording)	51
Using the zoom	51
Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode	52
HDR Movie Mode	53
Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [WXF1]	55
Changing and adjusting the settings of the Sub Camera and the Sub Window	58
Recording with the Backup for Twin Camera Function	61
Changing the Recording Mode	63
Intelligent Auto	65
Intelligent Auto Plus	67
Creative Control	67
HDR Movie Mode	70
Scene Mode	71
Cinema Like Effect [WXF1]/[VXF1]/[VX1]	72
FULL HD Slow Motion Video [V800]	77
4K Photo Mode [WXF1]/[VXF1]/[VX1]	77
Stop Motion Animation Assist	78
Manual recording	79
White Balance	81
Manual shutter speed adjustment	83
Iris adjustment	84
Manual Focus adjustment	85
Recording with the Touch Function	89
Touch function icons	89
Recording functions of operation icons	93
Operation icons	93
Recording functions of menus	99
Using the Fn buttons [WXF1]/[VXF1]	114
Changing the Fn button settings	115
Functions of the Fn button	116
Advanced (Playback)	119
Playback Operations	119
Motion picture playback using operation icon	119
Creating still picture from motion picture	120
Time Frame Index	121
Repeat Playback	122
Resuming the previous playback	122
Setting the playback speed of FULL HD Slow Motion Video	122
Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom)	123
Various playback functions	124
Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date	124
4K Cropping [WXF1]/[VXF1]/[VX1]	125
Highlight Playback	132
Manual Edit	138
Baby Calendar	142
Tagging Favorite Scene [WXF1]/[VXF1]/[VX1]	144
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show	145
Playing back still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode as a slide show	147
Deleting scenes/still pictures	148
Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD/Backup for Twin Camera)	150
Dividing a scene (AVCHD/Backup for Twin Camera)	151
Dividing a scene to partially delete (4K MP4, MP4)	152
Protecting scenes/still pictures	153
Convert to MP4	154
Slow speed conversion	156
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV	157
Connecting with an HDMI micro cable	159
Listening in 5.1 channel sound (AVCHD)	160
Playback using VIERA Link	161
Copy/Dubbing	163
Copying/playing back with a USB HDD	163
Preparing for copying/playing back	163
Simple copy	166
Copy selected files	166
Playing back the USB HDD	167
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, etc.	168
Using the Eye-Fi™ card	171
Wi-Fi	174
Wi-Fi® function	174
[Link to Cell]	176
Preparations before using [Link to Cell]	177
Using [Link to Cell] with a direct connection	178
Using [Link to Cell] with a wireless access point connection	179
About [Link to Cell]	180
[Baby Monitor]	182
Preparations before using [Baby Monitor]	182
Using [Baby Monitor]	183
[Home Cam]	185
Preparations before using [Home Cam]	185
Using [Home Cam]	186
[DLNA Play]	190
Preparations before using [DLNA Play]	190
Playing back on a TV	191
[Copy]	192
Preparations before using [Copy]	192
Copying to a PC	194
[Live Cast]	196
Preparations before using [Live Cast]	197
Broadcasting live	198
Install the “Image App”	202
Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection	203
Using the [Wi-Fi Setup Wizard] to set up a connection	204
Connecting to a wireless access point	205
Setting up a direct connection to a smartphone	208
Connecting from the history	210
If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established	211
How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu	213
Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera	219
Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera function	219
Notes on the Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera function	221
Using a Smartphone as a Wireless Sub Camera	222
When connecting a smartphone to this unit as a Wireless Sub Camera for the first time (To use the Wireless Twin Camera function)	222
When connecting a smartphone to this unit as a Wireless Sub Camera for the first time (To use the Wireless Multi-Camera function)	226
When connecting for the second time or later	230
Terminating the connection	232
Recording with a Wireless Sub Camera (Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera)	233
Screen display when using a Wireless Sub Camera	233
Changing the Wireless Twin Camera settings	236
Changing the Wireless Multi-Camera settings	237
If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established (Wireless Twin/Multi- Camera)	240
With a PC	242
What you can do with a PC	242
Before Installing HD Writer AE 5.4	244
Operating environment	246
Installation	248
Connecting to a PC	249
About the PC display	251
Starting HD Writer AE 5.4	252
Reading the operating instructions of the software applications	252
If using Mac	253
Others	254
Indications	254
Messages	258
About recovery	259
Troubleshooting	260
Cautions for use	266
About copyright	270
Recording modes/approximate recordable time	271
Approximate number of recordable pictures	272
Optional accessories	274

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≥

Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual is fulfilled, some PCs cannot

be used.

≥

For the

Even if the system requirements are fulfilled, it may take some time to edit 4K motion pictures and

it may not be possible to play them back smoothly.

≥

A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/

DVD.

≥

Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.

When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through

USB hubs or by using extension cables.

∫

Operating environment for HD Writer AE 5.4

For the

With a PC

Operating environment

Windows 10 (32 bit/64 bit)

Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit)

Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) SP1

≥

A 64-bit version of the Windows 7/Windows 8.1/ Windows 10 OS is

required for operations involving 4K motion pictures.

CPU

Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)

≥

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core

5200+ or higher is recommended when using playback function.

≥

Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using

editing function.

≥

Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher is recommended when using playback or

editing function for 1080/60p.

≥

Intel Core i7 3.5 GHz or higher is recommended when using playback or

editing function for 4K motion pictures.

RAM

Windows 7/Windows 8.1/Windows 10:

2 GB or more (64 bit)/1 GB or more (32 bit)

≥

8 GB or more is recommended when using playback or editing function

for 4K motion pictures.

Display

High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)

Desktop resolution of 1024

768 pixels or more (1920

1080 pixels or

more recommended)

DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended)

Compatible with DirectDraw overlay

PCI Express

™

16 compatible recommended

Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended

≥

A video card compatible with hardware decoding of 4K motion pictures

is required when using playback function for 4K motion pictures.

(For example)

Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher

NVIDIA GeForce 600 series or higher

≥

A video memory of 2 GB or more is required when using playback or

editing function for 4K motion pictures.

≥

A 4K-compatible monitor and video card is required for 4K resolution

playback.

WXF1

VXF1

VX1

WXF1

VXF1

VX1