Panasonic Hx Dc2 Owners Manual

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Zoom mode
 
Set the digital zoom and i.Zoom.
≥ Select the menu.
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is 
degraded.
≥ With still picture recording, i.Zoom is disabled.
∫ About the maximum zoom magnification
The maximum zoom magnification differs according to the mode and 
settings of the unit.[MENU]:  
# [ZOOM MODE]  # desired setting
(DIGITAL ZOOM):Digital zoom
(i.ZOOM):This zoom function allows you to maintain 
high-definition picture quality.
(OFF):Optical...

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Use the Image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.
≥Set to Recording mode. ( l30)
∫ Image stabilizer for motion pictures
Select the menu.
≥When   (ACTIVE MODE) is set, the field of view will differ from normal recording.
∫ Image stabilizer for still pictures
Select the menu.
≥When recording with a tripod, we recommend that you set the Image stabilizer off.≥[SCENE MODE] will be set to  (OFF) when the [E.I.S.(PICTURE)] is set to   
(ON) while the [SCENE MODE] (l69) is set...

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Records a sequence of still pictures at a rate of 10 per second or 1 per 
second.
Use this function to record fast-moving subject.
≥ Set to Recording mode. ( l30)
1Select the menu.
2(For auto focus only) 
Press the   button halfway.
Advanced (Recording)
Burst recording
[MENU]:   # [BURST]  # desired setting
(14M BURST):
Records approximately 1 still picture every 1 second.
The unit records as you hold down the   button, ending the 
recording when the maximum number pictures in the burst are...

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3Press the   button fully.
≥During recording,   lights up in red.
≥ The auto focus works to fix the focus when the   button is pressed 
halfway.
∫ Maximum number of pictures in the burst
≥When recording with the self-timer, the recording ends when the 
maximum number of pictures in the burst is reached.
≥ When burst recording, the following functions are disabled and cannot 
be used.
j[FLASH]
j  [HDR (Backlight Comp.)] in [SCENE MODE]
j  (HDR (Paint)) in [COLOR MODE]
j [PANORAMA]
≥ The...

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By recording while panning the unit vertically or horizontally you can 
record a 180e or 360e panorama still picture.
≥ Set to Recording mode. ( l30)
1Select the menu.
≥A white cross is displayed on the LCD monitor.
2Press the   button to start the recording.
≥A red cross is displayed at the center of 
the LCD monitor.
3Pan the unit horizontally or vertically
≥The red cross will shift in the panning 
direction. Record in such a way that the 
red cross and the white cross align. (If the 
red...

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∫Recording technique
∫ About size of still pictures
The sizes of panorama still pictures are as follows.
≥During panorama still picture recordin g, the zoom function is disabled.
≥ If you record a motion picture with [PANORAMA] set to   (360 e 
PANORAMA) or   (180 e PANORAMA), zoom operations are 
available during recording but  zoom will be automatically canceled 
when you stop.
≥ The panorama still picture that will be recorded will be narrower than 
what is displayed in the recording...

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≥Focus and white balance will be fixed to the optimal values for the still 
picture for first frame. Therefore, it may not record with focus or 
brightness optimal for the whole panorama still picture when focus or 
brightness changes drastically during the recording.
≥ Since panorama still picture is composed from multiple still pictures, 
there may be cases where the subject may warp or connection may 
stand out.
≥ In the following cases, it may not be possible to record correctly.
jWhen...

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≥Set to Recording mode. ( l30)
≥ Select the menu. ( l51)
You can switch between motion picture recording and audio recording, 
and switch the image quality of the motion picture to record.
*  is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie’11). It is recommended when  using a Mac.
≥Recordable time using the battery ( l21)
≥ This function’s default setting is   mode.
≥ Please refer to page 164 about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving...

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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when 
printing.
Please refer to page 44.
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically 
sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
[PICTURE SIZE]
[MENU]:  # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
Picture sizeAspect ratio
4352k 3264 4:3
3744k 2808 4:3
2560k 1920 4:3
2048k 1536 4:3
640 k480 4:3
4352k 2448 16:9
3744
k2106 16:9
2560k 1440 16:9
1920k 1080 16:9
[INTELLIGENT AUTO]
[SCENE MODE]
[MENU]:  #...

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* Mode for still picture recording only. This will not operate during the motion picture recording.
≥(SUNSET/FIREWORKS/LANDSCAPE/NIGHT SCENERY/NIGHT 
PORTRAIT)
jImage may get blurry when close object is recorded.
 (OFF):
Cancel the setting
5  (SPORTS):
To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause 
of playback
 (PORTRAIT):
To make people stand out against the background
 (SPOT LIGHT):
Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated
 (SNOW):
Improved image quality...