Panasonic Hdc Dx1 Operating Instructions

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39) Disc compartment (l35)
40) Grip belt (l22)
41) Outlet
42) Cooling fan (inlet)
≥About the cooling fan: The cooling fan rotates to prevent the internal temperature rising.
Take care not to cover the inlet and outlet when using this unit.
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Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.
Adjust the belt length and the pad 
position.
1Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.
Rotate the lens hood 
counter-clockwise  A to remove it. In 
order to attach it, place into slot  B, 
and then rotate it clockwise  C.
The video DC light/VW-LDC102 (optional) 
should be mounted here.
1Open the shoe cover.
2Connect to the accessory shoe.
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional 
tripod.
(Please carefully read the operating instructions 
for how to attach the unit to the tripod.)
≥When a tripod is used, you can perform 
operations easily using the remote control. 
(l 24)
Using grip belt
Lens hood
2
3
1
ACB
Accessory shoe
Tripod receptacle
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Using the LCD monitor
You can record the image while viewing it on the 
LCD monitor.
1Place your finger on LCD monitor 
open latch and pull the LCD 
monitor out in the direction of the 
arrow.
≥It can open up to 90o.
2Adjust the angle of the LCD 
monitor as desired.
≥It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens 
or 90o B towards the viewfinder.
≥The brightness and color level of the LCD 
monitor can be adjusted.  (l47)
≥The unit may be damaged or fail if the LCD 
monitor is forcibly opened or rotated.
≥If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180x towards 
the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when 
recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the 
viewfinder simultaneously light.
Using the viewfinder
Pull out the viewfinder.
≥The brightness of the viewfinder and the field of 
view can be adjusted. (l47)
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Using the remote control
1) Photoshot button [ ]*
2) On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] 
(l90)
3) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l46)
4) Playback operation buttons (l74, 75, 76)
5) Delete button [ ]*
6) Direction buttons [3, 4, 2, 1] (l45)
7) Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP]*
8) Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]*
9) Menu button [MENU]* (l45)
10) Enter button [ENTER] (l45)
* means that these buttons function in the 
same manner as the corresponding 
buttons on the unit.
ªInstall a button-type battery
Install the supplied button-type battery in the 
remote control before using it.
1While pressing the stopper A, 
pull out the battery holder.
2Set the button-type battery with 
its (i) mark facing upward and 
then put the battery holder back 
in place.
Concerning the button-type battery
≥When the button-type battery runs down, 
replace it with a new battery (part number: 
CR2025). The battery should normally last 
about 1 year, however this depends on how 
frequently the unit is used.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of 
children.
ZOOM START/
STOP PHOTO
SHOT EXT
DISPLAY
DATE/
TIME
VOL
PLAY
STOP SKIP SKIP
MENU
ENTER
PA U S E
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADVSEARCH
1
2
3
4
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8
9
1
0
5
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the 
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. 
CR2025 only. Use of another battery may 
present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away 
from children.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in 
fire.
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ªRemote control usable range
The distance between the remote control and the 
unit’s remote control sensor A: Within approx. 
5 m (16 feet)
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and 
right
≥The remote control is intended for indoor 
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the 
unit may not operate properly even within the 
usable ranges.
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Discs that can be used on this unit
¥: available –: not available
*1 By formatting the disc, it can be used repeatedly. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all 
the data recorded on the disc will be erased and it cannot be restored. (l85)
*2 Products that support 8 cm (3q) discs and the AVCHD.
*3 Must be finalized on this unit. (l86)
*4 Does not need to be finalized.
*5 Un-finalize the disc. (l87)
DIsc typeDVD-RAM
8 cm (3q)
Single sided/
double sidedDVD-RW
8 cm (3q)
Single sided/
double sidedDVD-R
8 cm (3q)
Single sided/
double sidedDVD-R DL
8 cm (3q)
Dual layer on 
single side
(DVD-RAM 
Ver. 2.1)[DVD-RW 
Ver. 1.1/
2X-SPEED (2X/
1X)](DVD-R for 
General 
Ver. 2.0)(DVD-R for DL 
Ver. 3.0)
Recording formatAVCHD format AVCHD format AVCHD format AVCHD format
CharacteristicRewritable disc Rewritable 
disc*1One time 
recording discOne time 
recording disc
Display on the 
screen
Indication in these 
instructions(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL)
Functions
≥Deleting recorded 
scenes¥–*1––
≥Playback on other 
products*2¥¥*3¥*3¥*3
≥Recording after 
finalizing–*4¥*5––
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≥Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc 
with this unit.
≥You cannot record or play continuously from 
one side of the disc to the other when using a 
double sided disc. You will need to eject the 
disc and turn it over.
≥Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or caddy 
case cannot be used. Always remove bare 
discs from these containers prior to use.
≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic 
discs. Usually discs compatible with the DVD 
standard can be used for recording and 
playback with no problems. However, some 
commercially available discs do not meet the 
DVD standard for quality and performance. If 
you use one of these discs, you may not be 
able to record or playback normally. (The 
message “RECOMMENDED TO USE 
PANASONIC DISC” appears.) 
≥Discs recorded on this unit may not be 
playable on other products even if the other 
products support the AVCHD. In such 
cases, play back the disc on this unit 
instead.
≥When using DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL 
do not perform the following as it may make 
the disc unusable.
– Record on a disc with other products after 
recording on it with this unit.
– Record on a disc with this unit after recording 
on it with other products.
– Insert an un-finalized disc in any other 
products.ªAbout DVD-R DL (dual layer on 
single side)
DVD-R DL (dual layer on single side) discs have 
two layers of recording and playback surface on 
one side. If a scene does not fit on the first layer 
(L0), recording continues on the second layer 
(L1) so one scene is recorded across two layers. 
This unit automatically switches layers during 
disc playback so you can play the whole of the 
disc continuously like a normal disc. However, 
the image or the sound may momentarily stop at 
the point where the layers switch.
ªExamples of discs that cannot be 
used on this unit
≥DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0
≥DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0
≥DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0
≥Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm 
(3q)
≥Dual layer on single side discs other than 
DVD-R DL
≥iRW
≥iR
≥DVD-ROM
≥DVD-Video
≥CD-R
≥CD-RW
≥CD-ROM
≥CD
≥LD
≥MO
≥MD
≥iD
≥Floppy disk
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When using DVD-RAM or DVD-RW, format the 
disc.
When a brand-new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW is 
inserted in this unit, the screen shown in the 
illustration may be displayed.
Move the cursor button up or down 
to select [YES], then press the 
cursor button.
≥If the disc is formatted, then all the data 
recorded on the disc will be erased.When a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW recorded on 
another device is inserted in this unit, the screen 
shown in the illustration may be displayed.
≥If the disc is formatted (l85), then it can be 
used. However, all the data recorded on the 
disc will be erased. Check the data before 
formatting.
≥DVD-R or DVD-R DL recorded on another 
device cannot be formatted and used for 
recording.
When using brand-new DVD-RAM 
or DVD-RWWhen inserting a disc recorded 
on another device
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Cards that you can use with this unit
≥Motion pictures cannot be recorded on an SD card with this unit.
≥ For the purposes of these operating instructions , SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are 
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥ This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD 
Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system.
≥ If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB, SDHC Memory Cards only can be used.
≥ 4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card 
Specifications.
≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a computer), 
the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. ( l85) 
(Do not format it on a PC etc.)
≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card.
≥ When the write-protect switch  A on the SD Card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be 
possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
≥ A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.
Card typeSD Memory CardSDHC Memory Card
Capacity 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 
128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB,  1GB, 2GB 4GB
Indication in these instructions(SD)
This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC 
Memory Cards. You can use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them. 
However, you cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD 
Memory Cards. (When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, always read the operating 
instructions of that device.)
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Disc and card handling
ªHow to hold a disc or card
Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal 
surface.
ªWhen inserting/removing a disc
Do not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on the 
recording/playback side of the disc.
≥If there are scratches or dirt (e.g. dust or 
fingerprints) on the recording/playback side of 
the disc, normal recording/playback may not be 
possible and the following may occur:
– Recording/playback is not possible.
– The image or the sound is interrupted or 
stops momentarily.
– Noise appears on the image or the sound.
– The message “NO DATA.”, “PLEASE 
CHECK THE DISC.”, “CHECK THE DISC 
AFTER PUSHING THE RESET SWITCH TO 
REPAIR THE DISC.”, etc. appears.
ªIf there is dirt on the disc
≥Clean it with the supplied disc cleaning cloth. 
Wipe the disc from the center to the outer edge 
to remove the dirt. Do not use force when 
wiping the disc as it may scratch it. Also, do not 
use solvents (thinner, water, antistatic agent, 
detergent etc.).
ªHandling precautions
≥Be careful about scratches and dirt.
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This 
may cause disc warping and un-balanced 
rotation, rendering it unusable.)
≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a 
soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint 
pens or other hard writing implements.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, 
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or 
any other solvent.
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not 
place objects on them.
≥Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed 
stickers or labels.
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart 
shapes.
≥Do not expose the terminals of the card to 
water, garbage or dust.
≥Do not place in the following areas:
– In direct sunlight.
– In very dusty or humid areas.
– Near a heater.
– Locations susceptible to significant 
difference in temperature (condensation can 
occur).
– Where static electricity or electromagnetic 
waves occur.
≥To protect discs and cards, return them to their 
cases when you are not using them.
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