Panasonic Hx Dc2 Owners Manual

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Connecting with an HDMI mini cable
Select the desired method of HDMI output.
≥[AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on 
information from the connected TV.
If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], 
switch to the method [720p], [1080i] or [480p] which enables the 
images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating 
instructions for the TV.)
TV format setting
Set the format of the video signal output from the USB/AV connector.[MENU]:  
# [TV OUTPUT]  # [HDMI] # 
[AUTO]/[720p]/[1080i]/[480p]
[MENU]:   # [TV OUTPUT]  # [TV SYSTEM]  # [NTSC] or [PAL]
[NTSC]:Outputs NTSC video signals.
[PAL]:Outputs PAL video signals.
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≥Set to Playback mode. ( l30)
1Select the menu.
≥If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].
Advanced (Playback)
Playback using VIERA Link™
What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)?
≥ VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™.
≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the 
Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been 
connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using an HDMI mini 
cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations 
are possible.)
≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on an HDMI control 
function using the standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics 
Control) specification. Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible 
devices made by other companies are not guaranteed.
When using devices made by other companies that are compatible 
with VIERA Link, refer to the operating instructions for the respective 
devices.
≥ This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5. VIERA Link Ver.5 is 
the newest Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing 
Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of Nov 2011)
[MENU]:   # [TV OUTPUT]  # [VIERA Link]  # [ON]
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2Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with 
VIERA Link using an HDMI mini cable.
AHDMI mini cable (optional)
1 Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
≥ It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than 
the HDMI1 if there are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the 
operating instructions for setting the TV etc.)
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, 
RP-CDHM30: optional).
3Operate with the remote control for the TV.
1) Press the button up, down, left, or right to select a scene or still 
picture to be played back, and then  press the button in the center to 
set it.
HDMI IN
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1)
2)
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2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV.
A Operation icons
B Display operation icons
C Cancel operation icons
∫Other linked operations
Turning the unit off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, this unit also 
turns off.
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with an HDMI mini cable and then turn on this unit, the 
input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the 
TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has 
been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
≥Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not 
switch automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to 
switch the input channel.
≥If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using 
are compatible with VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the 
devices.
≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is 
different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are 
compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to  the operating instructions of the 
TV for the operations that support on the TV.
≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI 
standard.
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Files recorded using the unit can be copied from the built-in memory to 
an SD card inserted into the unit.
1Set to Playback mode. (l30)
≥Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
2Select the menu.
3(On selecting [COPY SELECTED])
Select the file to copy using the SET button and 
press the SET button.
≥ will appear on the selected file. To cancel, press the SET button 
again.
≥ You can continue selecting up to maximum of 100 files.
≥ Press the MENU button to return to the previous step.
(On selecting [COPY ALL])
Select [COPY ALL] to begin copying to the SD card.
4(On selecting [COPY SELECTED])
Press the recording start/stop button or the   
button.
≥When the copying ends, the unit returns to the playback menu.
Copy/Dubbing
Copying from Built-in Memory to 
SD card
Copying
[MENU]:   # [COPY] # desired setting
[COPY SELECTED]:
Copies the selected file to the SD card.
[COPY ALL]:
Copies all files recorded in the built-in memory to the SD card.
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≥You cannot change the order of the files that are to be copied.
You can dub by connecting an AV cable.
≥ Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery.
≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality.
≥ Set to Playback mode. ( l30)
1Connect the unit to the recording equipment and 
begin playback on the unit.
If you intend to delete the original file when the copying has 
finished, always play back the copied file before deletion to 
confirm that the original has been copied normally.
Copy/Dubbing
Dubbing images onto other video 
devices
Change the video input 
on the video device and 
TV that this unit is 
connected to.
≥The channel set will differ 
depending on the terminal to 
which the unit is connected.
≥ See the operating 
instructions of the video 
device for details.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as 
they will go.
≥ Do not use any other AV 
cables except the supplied 
one.
A AV cable (supplied)
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≥If the unit is connected to a video device using an AV cable, the screen 
of the unit will not display images when in playback mode. Check on 
the TV screen instead.
2Start recording on the connected device.≥To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping 
recording on the recorder.
≥ Even when [DISPLAY] is set to [OFF], the battery icon will be displayed 
if the battery runs low. Be sure to use a battery which has been 
charged sufficiently.
≥If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, 
cancel them before dubbing. ( l54)
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the 
images may be stretched vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instruction of the device you are 
connecting to or read the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV 
and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.
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HD Writer VE 2.0You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to 
media such as Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer VE 
2.0, which is the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer VE 2.0 (PDF file) for 
details on how to use it.
≥Scenes edited using the HD Writer VE 2.0 can be played back on the 
unit. Note, however, that such scenes cannot be edited on the unit.
∫ Smart wizard
The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect 
this unit to a PC with HD Writer VE 2.0 installed. ( l128)
≥ Select the function you wish to use and follow the on-screen 
instructions for easy copying.
With a PC
What you can do with a PC
Copy to PC:You can copy motion/still picture data to the HDD 
of PCs.
Copy to disc:You can copy to disc in high-definition picture 
quality or conventional standard picture quality 
(MPEG2 format).
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≥It is possible to play back still pict ures on a PC using an image viewer 
standard to Windows or commercially available image browsing 
software, and copy still pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer.
≥ Please refer to page 135 for details about using a Mac.
Important Notice≥When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following 
support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html≥When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into 
other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may 
be displayed. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot 
be restored later.
What can be done with the HD Writer VE 2.0Data 
type
Copying data to a PC Motion 
picture 
and still  picture
Copying to a Blu-ray disc
≥
Motion pictures are converted to high-definition (H.264) 
motion pictures.
≥ Motion pictures recorded using  /  cannot be 
copied.
Copying in DVD-Video format:
≥ Converted to conventional standard quality (MPEG2 
format).
Motion 
picture
Editing:
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC
≥
Title, Transition, Delete partially, Dividing
≥ Converting part of motion picture into still picture
Online sharing:
You can upload motion picture data on the Internet and 
share them with your family and friends.
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data in high-definition picture 
quality on a PC.
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≥Data cannot be written to the unit from a PC.
≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device 
cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit.
≥ Audio files cannot be handled.
≥ When motion picture data is written to and read from the SD card, 
correct operation cannot be guaranteed with software other than that 
supplied with the unit.
≥ Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at 
the same time. Close any other software if you start the software 
supplied with this unit and close the software supplied with this unit if 
you start any other software.
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