Panasonic Hdc Dx1 Operating Instructions

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Setup
Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not 
charged. Charge the battery before using this 
unit.
≥If the DC cable is connected to the AC 
adaptor, then the battery will not charge. 
Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.
≥The Panasonic battery that can be used 
with this unit is VW-VBG260. Other 
Panasonic batteries will not work. (l32)
1Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and the AC outlet.
≥Remove the DC cable beforehand.
2Put the battery on the battery 
mount by aligning the mark, and 
then securely plug it in.
≥The output plug of the AC cable is not 
completely connected to the AC adaptor 
jack. As shown in A, there is a gap.
ªCharging lamp
Lights up: Charging
Goes off: Charging completed
Flashing: Make sure that the terminals of the 
battery or the AC adaptor are not 
exposed to dirt, foreign objects or 
dust, then reconnect them properly.
Disconnect the AC cable from the AC 
outlet when you remove dirt, foreign 
objects or dust on the terminals of the 
battery or the AC adaptor.
If the charging lamp is still flashing, 
something may be wrong with the 
battery or AC adaptor. Contact your 
dealer.
≥Battery charging time (l32)
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries 
(VW-VBG260).
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
Fitting/Removing the battery
Push the battery against the battery 
holder and slide it until it clicks.
While sliding the BATT lever, slide 
the battery to remove it.
≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not 
fall.
≥Before removing the battery, be sure to set the 
Mode dial to OFF and check that the status 
indicator is off.
A
Fitting the battery
Removing the battery
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.
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Charging time and recordable time
ªAbout batteries that you can use with this unit
The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG260.
VW-VBG260 comes with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together.
≥Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with this 
unit, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries.
≥In order to safely use the unit we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have 
been subject to our quality control process.
≥We cannot accept any liability whatsoever for damages to the unit or accidents caused by 
non-genuine Panasonic batteries (including those that have been certified by Panasonic).
≥Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among 
those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before 
purchasing.
ªCharging time
The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and the humidity is 
60%.
If the temperature is higher or lower than 25oC (77oF), the charging time will become longer.
≥The charging time shown in the table are approximations.
≥“2 h 50 min” indicates 2 hours 50 minutes.
≥When you charge a battery that has not been used for long time, the charging time will become 
longer.
ªRecordable time (When using a DVD-RAM disc)
≥The times shown in the table below are for when the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and the humidity is 
60%. These times are approximations. The times indicate the recordable time when the viewfinder is 
used. The times in parentheses indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used.
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time on a disc when repeatedly starting/stopping 
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.
≥The recordable time shown in the table are approximations.
≥“1 h 30 min” indicates 1 hour 30 minutes.
Battery model numberVoltage/capacityCharging time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG260 (optional)7.2 V/2640 mAh 2 h 50 min
Battery model 
numberVoltage/
capacityRecording 
modeMaximum 
continuously 
recordable timeActual recordable 
time
Supplied 
battery/
VW-VBG260 
(optional)7.2 V/
2640 mAhHF1h30min
(1 h 30 min)40 min
(40 min)
HN1h35min
(1 h 35 min)40 min
(40 min)
HE1h40min
(1 h 35 min)45 min
(40 min)
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≥The recordable times will vary depending on 
the status of use. These times are 
approximations.
The recordable time will become shorter in the 
following cases:
– When you use both the viewfinder and the 
LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating 
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, 
using the 0 Lux MagicPix function, etc.
– When you use this unit with the LCD monitor 
lit up by pressing the POWER LCD button.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. 
This unit will also heat up while being used. 
This is not a malfunction.
≥Be aware that the operating time of the battery 
will become shorter in low temperatures. We 
recommend charging a spare battery for use 
when recording.
ªAbout the remaining battery 
capacity indication
The remaining battery capacity is displayed in 
minutes when using the Panasonic battery that 
you can use for this unit. It may take time to 
display the remaining battery capacity.
≥The display changes as the battery capacity 
reduces. 
####.
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then 
 will become red. If the battery 
discharges, then  will flash.
≥The remaining battery capacity may not be 
displayed correctly where the temperature is 
low or high or if the battery was not used for a 
long period of time.
To correctly display the remaining battery 
capacity, recharge the battery, discharge it and 
then charge it again. (Even if this operation is 
performed, it may not be possible to display the 
remaining battery capacity correctly if the 
battery was used for a long period of time 
where the temperature is low or high or if the 
battery was repeatedly charged.)≥The maximum amount of remaining battery 
capacity able to be indicated is 240 minutes. If 
the actual remaining time exceeds 
240 minutes, the indication will stay green and 
will not change until the remaining time falls 
below 240 minutes. 
≥Depending on the conditions of use, the time 
displayed on the remaining battery capacity 
indication will change so use it as an 
approximation.
≥When turning the mode dial to switch modes, 
the time indication will turn off in order to 
recalculate the remaining battery capacity time.
≥When using batteries made by other 
companies the remaining battery capacity will 
not be shown. 
Connecting to the AC outlet
1
Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Connect the DC cable to the AC 
adaptor.
3Connect the DC cable to the DC 
input terminal DC IN 7.3V.
≥Do not use the AC cable with any other 
equipment as it is designed only for this 
unit. Do not use the AC cable from other 
equipment with this unit.
≥While the DC cable is connected to the AC 
adaptor, the battery will not charge.
90min
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Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off)
Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, 
playback, PC connection or power OFF.
≥Rotate the mode dial slowly.
While pressing the lock release 
button, set the mode dial to  ,   
or .
≥Rotate the mode dial while at the same time 
pressing in the lock release button A if 
changing from OFF to another mode.
≥Align with the status indicator B.
The status indicator lights and the power turns 
on.
≥The lens cover opens in recording mode.
≥When the unit is turned on for the first time, a 
message asking you to set the date and time 
will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and 
time. (l45)
Set the mode dial to OFF.
The status indicator goes off and the power turns 
off.
≥The lens cover closes when the mode dial is 
set to OFF.≥Do not forcefully rotate the dial.
How to turn on the power
How to turn off the power
PC
B
PCOFF
A
PC
OFF
Recording mode (l50, 53)
Use this to record motion pictures on 
a disc and still pictures on an SD card.
Playback mode (l74, 78)
Use this to play back motion pictures 
recorded on a disc and still pictures 
recorded on an SD card.
PC Connection mode (l103)
Use this to view and download still 
pictures recorded on an SD card on a 
computer.
OFFThe power turns off.
When the power is turned on for the first time 
after changing the disc or battery, the unit 
carries out a recognition procedure to check 
that there are no problems with the disc.
This takes approximately 25 seconds with 
DVD-RAM.
If you want to start using the unit as soon as 
you turn on the power, do the following.
1) Turn on the power.
2) After “READING DISC...” disappears 
from the screen, turn off the power.
You can start recording approximately 
13 seconds after you turn on the power again.
≥Depending on the condition of the disc, it 
may take longer than this.
≥If the date and time are not set, it will take 
longer than usual before you can start 
recording.
PC
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When the mode dial is set to  , the power can 
be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and 
the viewfinder.
ªTo turn on the power
Open the LCD monitor or extend the 
viewfinder.
The status indicator A lights and the power turns 
on.
≥It lights up when the viewfinder is extended with 
the LCD monitor closed. (When the LCD 
monitor is opened, the viewfinder turns off.)
ªTo turn off the power
Close the LCD monitor and retract 
the viewfinder.
≥The status indicator A goes off and the power 
turns off. The power will not turn off unless the 
LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is 
retracted.
≥The power will not turn off while recording 
motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is 
closed and the viewfinder is retracted.
Inserting/removing a disc
When inserting or removing the disc, fit the 
charged battery pack or connect the AC adaptor 
to the unit. The cover of the disc compartment 
will not open unless the unit is powered.
1Attach the battery or connect the 
AC adaptor.
2Slide the DISC EJECT lever once 
and release it.
A few moments after the ACCESS/PC lamp 
A blinks, the cover of the disc compartment 
will open slightly.
3Open the cover of the disc 
compartment by hand and insert/
remove the disc.
How to turn the power on and off 
with the LCD monitor/viewfinder
Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not 
being used.
A
A
A
DISC EJECT
ACCESS
/PC
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Inserting disc
Fit the disc onto the spindle in the center.
ARecording/playback side
BPickup lens
CPress until it clicks.
≥Be careful not to touch the recording/playback 
side of the disc when inserting/removing it.
Removing disc
While pressing down on the spindle, grasp the 
edge of the disc and gently lift it out.
4Push the section marked 
PUSH CLOSE on the cover of the 
disc compartment to close the 
cover.
≥When using brand-new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW 
(l28)
≥When inserting a disc recorded on another 
device (l28)
B
A
C
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ªIdentifying recording/playback 
sides of disc
A“SIDE A” mark
BThe opposite side is the “SIDE A” recording/ 
playback side.
Single sided disc/dual layer on single side 
disc:
The recording/playback side is opposite to the 
labelled side.
Double sided disc:
The “SIDE A” recording/playback side is the side 
opposite the side with the “SIDE A” mark.
The “SIDE B” recording/playback side is the side 
with the “SIDE A” mark.
≥Do not use excessive force when opening the 
cover.
≥Do not touch the pickup lens or the recording/
playback side of the disc. 
This may impair recording and playback. 
≥Insert the disc securely to prevent damage.
≥When you open the cover, the ACCESS/PC 
lamp flashes. Do not leave the cover open.
≥If the cover is open, the power will not turn off 
even if the Mode dial is set to OFF.
≥If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover 
will not close. Never try to forcibly close the 
cover. This could cause damage. Reinsert the 
disc properly.
≥If a single sided disc is inserted into the unit 
with the printed label facing the inside, an error 
message will appear. Remove the disc and 
reinsert it with its recording/playback side 
facing the inside.
≥Do not allow the recording/playback side to 
become dirty or scratched.≥Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect 
the AC adaptor while removing the disc or until 
power is completely turned off. If you do, the 
cover will not open. If this happens, reattach 
the battery pack or reconnect the AC adaptor, 
slide the DISC EJECT lever once, and then 
release it. A repair disc message may be 
displayed when the power is turned back on. 
(l115)
≥Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm (3z) 
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL 
disc into the disc compartment. Doing so could 
cause malfunctions. (l27)
≥Do not touch the pickup lens or other parts 
inside the disc compartment. Be sure not to 
touch the area around the pickup lens as it can 
become extremely hot.
DVD-RAM/SIDEA
A
B
After inserting a disc/After recording 
finishes
While the ACCESS/PC lamp is lit, the disc is 
rotating and disc information is being 
recorded. If the power supply is interrupted at 
this time, the disc may become unusable. Do 
not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the 
battery. Also, do not strongly shake or cause 
impact to the unit.
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Inserting/removing an SD 
card
Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF before 
inserting/removing an SD card.
1Set the mode dial to OFF.
≥Check that the status indicator has gone 
off.
2Open the LCD monitor and then 
insert/remove the SD card into/
from the card slot.
≥When inserting an SD card, face the label 
side A upwards and press it straight in as 
far as it goes.
≥When removing the SD card, press the 
center of the SD card and then pull it 
straight out.
ªConcerning the SD card
≥Electrical noise, static electricity or failure of 
this unit or the SD card may damage or erase 
the data stored on the SD card. We 
recommend saving important data on a 
computer using the supplied USB cable 
beforehand. (l104)
ªCard access lamp
≥When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, 
recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access 
lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when 
the access lamp is lit, then the SD card or the 
recorded data may be damaged or this unit 
may malfunction.
– Removing the SD card
– Operating the mode dial
– Removing the battery or disconnecting the 
AC adaptor If the SD card is inserted or removed while the 
power is on, this unit may malfunction or the 
data recorded on the SD card may be lost.
A
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How to use the cursor button
This unit has a cursor button A for selecting 
functions, performing operations, etc. so it is 
easy to operate this unit with one hand.
BOperating the operation icons and menu 
screens that are displayed
The following describes operations on the menu 
screen and selection of files on the thumbnail 
view screen, etc.
Move the cursor button up, down, 
left, or right to select an item or 
scene, and then press the cursor 
button to set it.
1Select by moving up.
2Select by moving down.
3Select by moving left.
4Select by moving right.
5Press the cursor button to set the item.
≥Menu screen operations (l44)¬
Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the center of the cursor 
button, and icons will be 
displayed on the screen.
≥The indication disappears when the center 
of the cursor button is pressed again.
≥The indication changes each time the 
cursor button is moved down.
2Move the cursor button up, left or 
right to select an item.
Basic operations
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Operations during recording
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¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Move the cursor button up, 
down, left or right to select the 
scene to be played back and 
press the cursor button.
The selected scene is played back on the full 
screen. The operation icon is automatically 
displayed on the screen.
2Move the cursor button up, 
down, left or right to operate.
≥The operation icon appears or disappears 
each time the center of the cursor button is 
pressed.
Operations during playback
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