Panasonic Hdc Dx1 Operating Instructions

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Recording
(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD)
This function allows you to record color subjects 
in dark locations to stand out against the 
background.
Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record 
images free from vibration.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were 
missed.
MagicPix function:
You can record dark locations brightly in color. 
(Minimum required illumination: approx. 2 lx)
0 Lux MagicPix function:
You can record completely dark locations with 
the light of the LCD monitor.
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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 [ ].
≥Each upward press changes the modes: 
MagicPix function # 0 Lux MagicPix 
function # Off
3(In the case of 0 Lux MagicPix function)
Extend the viewfinder and rotate 
the LCD monitor towards the lens 
side.
≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the 
screen is lit in white.
≥Extend the viewfinder and view the images 
while recording.
≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches 
approx. 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or less.
To cancel the MagicPix function
Select [ ] until the MagicPix indication 
disappear.
≥The focus indication does not appear even if 
the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.
≥When using auto focus, it will take some time to 
focus in dark areas. If there is difficulty focusing 
with auto focus, manually adjust the focus. 
≥The flash cannot be used. 
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal 
charging time of CCD up to approximately 8k 
longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be 
recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots 
that are usually invisible may be seen, but this 
is not a malfunction.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the MagicPix function is canceled.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become 
whitish for a while.
MagicPix function
This allows recording in dark 
locations.
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Recording
(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD)
This is more effective if you record a subject 
more closely from the torso up.
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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 [ ].
To cancel the soft skin mode
Select [ ] again.
≥If the background or anything else in the scene 
has colors similar to the skin color, they will 
also be smoothed.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may 
not be clear.
≥If you record a person in the distance, the face 
may not be recorded clearly. In this case, 
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face 
(close-up) to record.
(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD)
By focusing only on the subject and blurring the 
background, the image can be impressive.
The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of 
approx. 60 cm (24z).
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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 right to 
select [ ].
≥If the magnification is 12k or less, then it is 
automatically set to 12k.
To cancel the tele macro function
Select [ ] again.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust 
the focus manually. (l70)
≥In the following cases, the tele macro function 
is canceled.
– The zoom magnification becomes lower than 
12k.
– The power is turned off or the mode dial is 
operated.
Soft skin mode
This makes skin colors appear softer 
for a more attractive appearance.
Tele macro function
This is for close-ups bringing only 
what you want to record into focus.
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Recording
(SD)
You can record still pictures on an SD card using 
the timer.
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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 [Ø].
≥Each time the cursor button is pressed up, 
the indication changes by one setting in the 
following order: [Ø
10] > [Ø2] > setting 
canceled
Ø
10: Starts recording after 10 seconds
Ø
2: Starts recording after 2 seconds
3Press the PHOTO SHOT button.
A still picture is recorded after the [Ø10] or 
[Ø
2] display and the recording lamp flashes 
for the time which has been set.
≥After recording, the self-timer is canceled.
≥If you press the PHOTO SHOT button 
halfway and then fully in auto focus mode, 
the subject is focused when the button is 
pressed halfway.
≥When you press the PHOTO SHOT button 
fully in auto focus mode, the subject is 
focused just before recording.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is 
canceled.)
≥The self-timer is canceled if the power is turned 
off or the mode dial is operated.
≥The self-timer standby mode is canceled when 
you press the recording start/stop button to 
start motion picture recording.
Even if you press the recording start/stop 
button while the self-timer is counting down, 
motion picture recording is not possible.
≥Depending on the time taken to bring the 
subject into focus, the recording may take 
longer than set to start.
≥Setting the self-timer to [Ø
2] is a good way to 
prevent image shake when the PHOTO SHOT 
button is pressed while using a tripod etc.
Self-timer recording
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Recording
(SD)
Use the built-in flash in order to record still 
pictures in dark places.
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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 [ß].
≥Each time the cursor button is pressed up, 
the indication changes by one setting in the 
following order: [FLASH ON] > 
[FLASH AUTO] > [FLASH OFF]
≥When the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed 
halfway, the flash indicator will appear in 
the bottom left corner of the screen. 
[FLASH ON]:ß
[FLASH AUTO]:ßA
[FLASH OFF]:
≥When [FLASH AUTO] is set, the ambient 
brightness is automatically detected, and 
the flash will activate only when necessary. 
(If the flash is not necessary, the [ßA] 
indicator will not appear when the 
PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.)
≥This function’s default setting is 
[FLASH AUTO].
3Press the PHOTO SHOT button.
The flash is activated and the picture will be 
recorded.
When the flash is not used
Set the flash to [FLASH OFF].
≥Do not block the flash with your hand or by 
other means.
≥The unit automatically determines if the flash is 
necessary even when it has been set to 
[FLASH OFF] by detecting the ambient 
brightness. (If it determines that the flash is 
necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in red 
when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed 
halfway.)
≥If the [ß] indication etc. flashes or is not 
displayed when the PHOTO SHOT button is 
pressed halfway, the flash is not activated.
≥The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m 
to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places. 
Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they 
are recorded by using the flash at distances 
greater than 2.5 m (8.2 feet).
≥Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 
or faster to 1/500.
≥The picture may become out of focus in dark 
places. If so, adjust the focus manually.
≥The picture may appear dark if the flash is lit in 
front of a white background.
≥Set the flash to [FLASH OFF] where using a 
flash is prohibited.
≥If the flash will be activated a large number of 
times, it may take longer to charge it.
Built-in flash
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Recording
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes 
become red from flashes.
1Press the cursor button. Then 
move the cursor button down to 
display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2Move the cursor button right to 
select [ ].
≥The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move 
until the second flash is finished.
≥Use this when you take pictures of people in 
dark places.
≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending 
on the recording conditions.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[PICTURE] 
> [FLASH LEVEL] > 
desired item and press the cursor 
button.
[ßj]: If the brightness is too high.
[ßd0]: In normal recording
[ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient.
(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD)
Reduces the image shaking due to hand 
movement when recording.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] 
# [O.I.S.] # [ON] and press 
the cursor button.
To cancel the image stabilizer function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # 
[O.I.S.] # [OFF] and press the cursor button.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥In still picture recording mode, pressing the 
PHOTO SHOT button halfway increases the 
effect of the image stabilizer function. (MEGA 
optical image stabilizer) 
≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer 
function may not work effectively.
– When the digital zoom is used
– When the unit is shaken greatly
– When you record a moving subject while 
tracking it
Red eye reduction function
To adjust the brightness of the 
flash
MENU
Image stabilizer function
This is for reducing image shakes 
during recording.
MENU
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Recording
(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD)
You can check if the image is level while 
recording or playing back motion pictures and 
still pictures. The function can also be used to 
estimate the balance of the composition.
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Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
rotate the mode dial to   and then 
select the [ ] (motion picture 
playback) tab. (
l74)
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] or [PLAY SETUP] 
> 
[GUIDE LINES] desired item and 
press the cursor button.
A[HORIZONTAL]
B[GRID1]
C[GRID2]
To cancel the guide line functionPress the MENU button, then select [BASIC] or 
[PLAY SETUP] > [GUIDE LINES] > [OFF].
≥The guide lines do not appear on the images 
actually recorded.
(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[VIDEO] 
# [WIND CUT] # [ON] and 
press the cursor button.
To cancel the wind noise reduction 
function
Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] # 
[WIND CUT] # [OFF] and press the cursor 
button.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥The wind noise reduction depends on the wind 
strength. (The surround effect may be reduced 
if this function is activated in strong winds. 
However, the surround effect is automatically 
restored when then the wind weakens.)
≥The wind noise reduction function does not 
work with an external microphone.
Guide line function
This is for viewing the slope and the 
balance of the image while recording 
or playing back.
Wind noise reduction function
This is for reducing the wind noise 
coming into the microphone when 
recording.
MENU
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Recording
(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL)
When recording, the input level from the built-in 
microphones and the external microphone 
terminal can be adjusted.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the MENU button, then 
select [VIDEO] > [MIC LEVEL] 
> [SET
rAGC] or [SET] and 
press the cursor button.
AGC: Auto Gain Control
[AUTO]:  AGC is activated, and the 
recording level is adjusted 
automatically.
[SETrAGC]: The desired recording level can be 
set. AGC will also be activated to 
reduce the amount of sound 
distortion.
[SET]: AGC is not activated and so 
natural recording can be 
performed.
2Move the cursor button left or 
right to adjust the microphone 
input level.
ACenter
BFront left
CBack left
DFront right
EBack right
FMicrophone input level
≥A gain value for each of the 5 built-in 
microphones is displayed. (The input level of 
the microphones cannot be set individually.)
3Press the center of the cursor 
button to set and then press the 
MENU button to finish the 
setting.
GMicrophone input level meter
≥Microphone input level meter is displayed on 
the screen.
Microphone level
This is for adjusting the microphone 
input level
MENU
A
F
B
CD
E
A
B
CD
E
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To return to automatic setting
Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] > 
[MIC LEVEL] > [AUTO] and press the cursor 
button.
≥Adjust the gain value so that the last 2 bars of 
the microphone input level on the center of the 
screen are not red. (Otherwise, the Sound is 
distorted.) Select a lower setting for gain value 
or set [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO].
≥The front left and front right gain values only 
work when input is from an external 
microphone.
≥The microphone input level meter shows the 
largest volume for the microphones.
≥When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be 
different depending on the zoom rate. Set 
[ZOOM MIC] to [OFF] or set the microphone 
input level after adjusting the zoom rate. (l58)(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD)
Parts where white saturation (color saturation) is 
likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny 
parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra 
pattern).
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] 
# [ZEBRA] # [ON] and 
press the cursor button.
AZebra pattern
≥You can record an image with little white 
saturation if you manually adjust the shutter 
speed or brightness (iris/gain) (l73).
To cancel the zebra display
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [ZEBRA] # [OFF] and press 
the cursor button.
≥The zebra pattern does not appear on the 
images actually recorded.
Zebra display
This is for displaying the parts that 
are too bright
A
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Recording
(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD)
This unit displays a 7 color bar which is useful for 
adjusting the picture quality of the TV or the 
external monitor.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] 
# [COLOR BAR] # 
[ON] and press the cursor button.
To cancel the color bar
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [COLOR BAR] # [OFF] and 
press the cursor button.
≥This function is canceled when the power is 
turned off.
≥The icon will not be displayed even if you press 
the cursor button.
Manual recording functions
(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD)
When you record images in different situations, 
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
2Press the MENU button, then 
select [BASIC] 
# [SCENE MODE] 
desired item and press the 
cursor button.
[5] Sports
To record sports scenes or scenes where there 
are quick motions
[ ] Portrait
To make people stand out against the 
background
[ ] Low light
To make the scene brighter in dark conditions
[ ] Spotlight
To make the subject under a spotlight look more 
attractive
[ ] Surf & snow
To record images in bright places such as ski 
slopes and beaches
To cancel the scene mode function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # 
[SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the cursor 
button.
≥You can also cancel the scene mode function 
by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch 
to AUTO.
Color bar
This is for displaying a color bar to 
check the color tone
Scene mode
This is for recording in various 
situations.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
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Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of 
recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish 
camera shake.
≥During normal playback, the image movement 
may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the color 
and brightness of the playback image may 
change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong 
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines 
of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode 
does not function. The [5] display flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker.
Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to 
[OFF].
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be 
recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the 
recorded image may become whitish and the 
periphery of the recorded image extremely 
dark.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded 
image may become whitish.
(RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD)
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, 
then manual focusing is available.
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Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1(When MF assist function is used)
Press the MENU button, then 
select [ADVANCED] 
# 
[MF ASSIST] 
# [ON] and press 
the cursor button.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
2Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
3Move the switch down and set it 
to FOCUS position.
The manual focus indication [MF] and the 
icon shown in the illustration appear.
4Move the cursor button left or 
right to bring the subject into 
focus.
The center of the screen is enlarged. The 
normal screen returns approximately 
2 seconds after you finish bringing the 
subject into focus.
Manual focus adjustment
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
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