Panasonic Hx Dc2 Owners Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Dual Camera
Model No.HX-DC2
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read 
the instructions completely.
until 
2012/1/13
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing 
Panasonic!
You have purchased one of 
the most sophisticated and 
reliable products on the 
market today. Used properly, 
we’re sure it will bring you 
and your family years of 
enjoyment. Please take time 
to fill in the information on the 
right.
The serial number is on the tag located on the battery holder of your 
camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera 
information source.
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire,...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.
∫Concerning the battery
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be 
easily accessible.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V.
But
≥In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 
120 V AC power supply only.
≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, 
use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥Use...

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∫Product Identification Marking
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 
60  oC (140  oF) or incinerate.
CAUTION
≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only 
with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
≥ When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities 
or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Product Location
Dual Camera Battery holder
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product...

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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera and power supply should 
not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or 
operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for 
outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to 
water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or 
even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the 
internal parts of your camera. Do not attempt to...

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≥STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA  ... Store and handle your camera in a 
manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid 
shaking and striking). Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up device 
which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.
CARE
≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use strong or abrasive 
detergents when cleaning your camera body.
≥ TO PROTECT THE LENS  ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with 
your hand. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper...

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∫About recording formats and compatibility of the unit
≥The unit is an MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC file standard) Dual Camera 
for recording high-definition motion pictures.
≥ AVCHD and MPEG2 motion pictures are different formats, and are not 
therefore supported by the unit.
∫ Indemnity about recorded content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or 
indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or 
edited content, and does not guarantee any...

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∫
Cards that you can use with this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card
≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB 
or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based 
on SD Memory Card Specifications.
≥ Refer to page 23 for more details on SD cards.
∫ For the purposes of this owners manual
≥SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are 
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture...

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Accessories......................................................................................  13
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts ..............................................  14
Power supply....................................................................................  17Inserting/removing the battery.....................................................  17
Charging the battery ...................................................................  19
Charging and...