Panasonic Hdc Dx1 Operating Instructions

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ªScreen indications in the disc 
recording mode
ARecording mode
BRemaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time is less than 
1 minute, [R0min] flashes red.)
CRecording time elapsed
≥The maximum number of scenes on a disc (per 
side): 999 (Even if there is remaining capacity 
for recording on a disc, you may not be able to 
record 999 scenes.)
≥The maximum number of recordable scenes 
with different dates (on one side of the disc): 99
(In some cases, scenes recorded on the same 
day will be recorded with different dates 
(l77))
≥Discs with more than the maximum scenes or 
dates cannot be used with this unit.
≥Sound is recorded from the internal 
microphones on the top of this unit. Take care 
not to block this microphone.
≥Put the unit in pause mode when connecting or 
disconnecting an external microphone with the 
MIC terminal. If an external microphone is 
connected or disconnected while recording, the 
audio will not be recorded properly.
≥Each time the unit is put into recording pause, 
the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”.
≥While motion picture recording is in progress, 
the recording will not stop even if the LCD 
monitor is closed and the viewfinder is 
retracted.
≥While “WRITING CONTROL DATA TO THE 
DISC. DO NOT SHAKE THE UNIT.” is 
displayed, do not disconnect the AC adaptor or 
remove the battery as doing so may make the 
disc unusable.
≥While motion picture recording is in progress, 
do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove 
the battery. If you do, a repair disc message 
may be displayed when the power is turned 
back on. (l115)
B
C
A
The ACCESS/PC lamp lights immediately 
after recording finishes. While it lights, the disc 
is rotating and disc information is being 
recorded. If you run while holding the unit or 
swing it, the recorded images may be 
distorted so do not strongly shake or cause 
impact to it.
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Recording modes/recordable time available for the motion 
picture
(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL)
Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] 
# [REC MODE] # desired item 
and press the cursor button.
Approximate recordable time for 1 disc
≥Motion pictures can be recorded with the high definition picture quality.
≥This unit records in CBR in HF mode. CBR is an abbreviation for Constant Bit Rate. CBR recording 
does not vary the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time).
≥This unit records in VBR in HN/HE mode. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording 
automatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being 
recorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
≥Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. (when recording with the built-in microphone) 
≥About batteries that you can use with this unit (l32)
≥Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.
– When there is a complicated pattern in the background
– When the unit is moved too much or too fast
– When a subject with sharp movements has been recorded
(Particularly if it has been recorded in [HE] mode.)
Disc typeHFHNHE: Motion pictures can be 
recorded with the 
highest picture quality.
: Motion pictures can be 
recorded with normal 
picture quality.
: Motion pictures can be 
recorded for longer 
time.
(RAM)
(-RW)
(-R)Approx. 14 min Approx. 21 min Approx. 31 min
(-R\DL)Approx. 26 min Approx. 40 min Approx. 60 min
HF
HN
HE
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Recording still pictures 
(JPEG)
(SD)
Record the still picture on an SD card.
≥This number of recording pixels for still pictures 
is compatible with the 16:9 aspect ratio of a 
wide-screen TV. They are recorded at 
[1920k1080].
1Rotate the mode dial to select 
.
The lens cover opens automatically.
2Open the LCD monitor or extend 
the viewfinder.
3Press the PHOTO SHOT button 
halfway in order to adjust 
focusing. (For auto focusing 
only)
The shutter speed and the iris/gain value are 
fixed and the unit focuses on the subject 
automatically.
≥If you set [O.I.S.] (l65) to [ON], then the 
image stabilizer function will be more 
effective. ([ ] (MEGA optical image 
stabilizer) will be displayed.)
Focus indication:
AFocus indication
BFocus area
± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus
No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.
4Press the PHOTO SHOT button 
fully to take the picture.
≥In order to take better still pictures, the 
screen will brighten when recording. 
To record still pictures clearly
≥When zooming in on the subject with a 
magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to 
reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit 
by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom 
magnification and approaching the subject 
when recording.
≥When recording still pictures, hold the unit 
firmly with your hands and keep your arms 
stationary at your side so as not to shake the 
unit.
≥You can record stable pictures without shaking 
by using a tripod and the remote control.
≥For information about the number of 
recordable still pictures on an SD card 
(l56)
≥The sound cannot be recorded.
≥If the write protection switch on the SD card is 
set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording.
PCOFF
MEGA
A
B
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≥The PHOTO SHOT button on the remote 
control cannot be pressed halfway.
≥If the [PICT. QUALITY] is set to [ ], 
mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a 
playback image depending on the picture 
content.
≥While this unit accesses the SD card (  is 
displayed/the access lamp is lit), do not 
perform the following operations. The SD card 
or the recorded data may be damaged.
– Turn the unit off.
– Remove the SD card.
– Operate the mode dial.
≥Other products may degrade or not play back 
still pictures recorded on this unit.
≥The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit 
with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing. 
Check the printer or photo studio before 
printing.
ªAbout the screen indications 
only when the photo shot button 
is pressed halfway
AFlash (l64)
BFlash level (l65)
CRed eye reduction (l65)
DQuality of still pictures
ESize of still pictures
FRemaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [0] appears.) 
GCard indication (l111)
HMEGA optical image stabilizer (l53)
ªAbout the focus indication
≥The focus indication indicates the status of the 
auto focus.
≥The focus indication does not appear in manual 
focus mode.
≥Focus on a subject manually when it is not 
easily focused. (l70)
≥You can record still pictures on the card even if 
the focus indication does not appear, but 
pictures may be recorded without being 
focused.
≥The focus indication does not appear or has 
difficulty displaying in the following cases.
– When the zoom magnification is high.
– When the unit is shaken.
– When the subject is moving.
– When the subject stands in front of a light 
source.
– When close subjects and far subjects are 
included in the same scene.
– When the scene is dark.
– When there is a bright part in the scene.
– When the scene is filled with only horizontal 
lines.
– When the scene lacks contrast.
– When recording motion pictures.
– When the MagicPix function is used.
ªConcerning the focusing area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or 
behind the subject in the focus area, the subject 
may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting 
object out of the focus area.
Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the 
focus manually.
≥The focusing area is not displayed when the 
digital zoom (more than approx. 12k) is used.
2.1750750750MEGA
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You can add a shutter sound when recording still 
pictures.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[PICTURE] 
# [SHTR EFFECT] # 
[ON] or [OFF] and press the cursor 
button.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥This function does not work during motion 
picture recording.You can record still pictures on an SD card even 
while recording motion pictures on a disc.
While recording motion pictures, 
press the PHOTO SHOT button fully 
(press to the bottom) to take the 
picture.
≥This function is not activated if the 
PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.
≥The screen indications that appear only when 
the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway 
will be displayed.
≥The picture quality is different from normal still 
picture recording because priority is given to 
the motion picture recording. We recommend 
pausing the motion picture recording to record 
a still picture with better picture quality.
Switching the shutter effect on/off
MENU
About simultaneous recording 
(recording still pictures while 
recording motion pictures)
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Number of pixels and picture 
quality for still picture 
recording
(SD)
Selecting the picture quality.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[PICTURE] 
# [PICT. QUALITY] # 
desired item and press the cursor 
button.
: Still pictures with a high picture quality are 
recorded.
:Priority is given to the number of still 
pictures recorded. Still pictures are 
recorded in normal picture quality.
ªPicture quality and number of 
recordable pictures
≥The number of recordable pictures depends 
on whether [ ] and [ ] are used 
together and on the subject being recorded.
≥The numbers shown in the table are 
approximations.
Picture quality
MENU
Approximate Number of 
Recordable Pictures on an 
SD Card
Picture size (1920k1080)
Picture quality
8MB47
16 MB10 17
32 MB24 39
64 MB51 81
128 MB98155
256 MB210 330
512 MB410 650
1GB820 1290
2GB1680 2630
4GB32905170
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Various recording functions
(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD)
You can zoom in up to 12k optically.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Move the zoom lever.
T side:Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during 
zoom operation, the operation sound may be 
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the 
original position, move it quietly.
≥When zooming in while holding this unit by 
hand, we recommend using the image 
stabilizer function. (l65)
≥When distant subjects are brought closer, they 
are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or more.
≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit 
can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6z) 
away from the lens. (Macro function)
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the 
range over which the zoom lever is moved. 
(The zoom speed does not vary when 
operating with the remote control.)≥If the zoom lever is pushed to the end, you can 
zoom from 1k up to 12k in as fast as approx. 
1.8 seconds.
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may 
not be focused easily.
Zoom in/out function
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(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD)
If the zoom magnification exceeds 12k, then the 
digital zoom function will be activated. The 
maximum magnification provided by the digital 
zoom can be switched.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] 
# [D.ZOOM] # desired item 
and press the cursor button.
[OFF]:Optical zoom only (Up to 12k)
[30k]:Up to 30k
[700k]:Up to 700k
≥If [30k] or [700k] is selected, the digital zoom 
range is displayed in blue while zooming.
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the 
more the image quality is degraded.
(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL)
The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming 
operation and the sound sensitivity direction 
(directivity) of the microphone changes as you 
zoom. Far away sounds are recorded more 
clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and the 
surrounding sound is recorded with presence if 
you zoom out (wide angle).
Press the MENU button, then select 
[VIDEO] 
# [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and 
press the cursor button.
≥The zoom microphone function does not work 
with an external microphone.
≥When zooming in, surrounding sounds are 
suppressed and the sound near the front of the 
unit is recorded. When recording music recitals 
or other events where you wish to record 
quality sound and keep a realistic sensation 
even when zooming in, we recommend that 
you turn the zoom microphone function off. 
Digital zoom function
MENU
About using the zoom 
microphone function
MENU
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(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD)
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD 
monitor. You can record persons in front of the 
unit while showing them the image.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the 
lens side.
The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a 
mirror image. (However the image recorded is 
the same as a normal recording.) 
≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while 
recording.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the 
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if 
you press the cursor button.
≥Only some indications will appear on the 
screen. When [°] appears, return the 
direction of the LCD monitor to normal position 
and check the warning/alarm indication. 
(l113)
(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD)
Use this function when the light is emanating 
from behind the subject and the subject appears 
dark.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the cursor button. Then 
move the cursor button down to 
display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2Move the cursor button up to 
select [ ].
The image on the screen will become 
brighter.
To return to normal recording
Select [ ] again.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the backlight compensation function is 
canceled.
Recording yourselfBacklight compensation 
function
This is for preventing a backlit subject 
from being darkened.
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(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL)
Fade in:The image and audio gradually 
appear.
Fade out:The image and audio gradually 
disappear.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the cursor button. Then 
move the cursor button down to 
display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2Move the cursor button left to 
select [ ].
3Press the recording start/stop 
button. (Fade in)
When you start recording, the image/audio 
gradually appears.
4Press the recording start/stop 
button. (Fade out)
The image/audio gradually disappears. After 
the image/audio completely disappears, 
recording stops.
≥After recording, the fade setting is 
canceled.
To cancel fading
Select [ ] again.
The color which appears in fading pictures can 
be selected.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[VIDEO] 
# [FADE COLOR] # 
[WHITE] or [BLACK] and press the 
cursor button.
≥If you turn off the power, the fade function is 
canceled.
≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, 
it takes several seconds to display the image 
when you start recording. It also takes several 
seconds to pause recording.
≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade 
in become black (or white).
Fade in/fade out function
To select the color for fade in/out
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