Panasonic Hx Dc2 Owners Manual

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Advanced (Recording)
Using the zoom ................................................................................  59Double range zoom .....................................................................  60
Zoom mode .................................................................................  61
Image stabilizer ................................................................................  62
Burst recording ................................................................................  63
Recording panorama still pictures .................................................  65
Recording functions of menus .......................................................  68 RECORDING MENU 1................................................................  68
RECORDING MENU 2................................................................  73
RECORDING MENU 3................................................................  77
RECORDING MENU 4................................................................  83
Manual recording .............................................................................  85 White Balance .............................................................................  85
Setting the focus and recording ..................................................  87
Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations .......................................................................  88Playback using operation icon ....................................................  88
Creating still picture from motion picture .....................................  90
Cutting out a section of a panorama still picture .........................  91
Zooming in on a still picture during playback 
(Playback zoom) .........................................................................  92
Various playback functions ............................................................  93 Changing the playback settings and playing back 
the slide show .............................................................................  93
Displaying file information ...........................................................  95
Using the playback menu................................................................  97 PLAYBACK MENU 1 ...................................................................  97
PLAYBACK MENU 2 ...................................................................  99
Deleting scenes/still pictures/audio files.....................................  103 Protecting a file .........................................................................  106
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ...........................................  107 Connecting with an HDMI mini cable ......................................... 111
TV format setting ........................................................................ 111
Playback using VIERA Link
™.......................................................  112
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Copy/Dubbing
Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card ..................................  115
Dubbing images onto other video devices..................................  116
With a PC
What you can do with a PC ...........................................................  118End User License Agreement ...................................................  121
Operating environment .................................................................  123
Installation ......................................................................................  127
Connecting to a PC ........................................................................  128 Use as a card reader ................................................................  129
Using the unit as a web camera ................................................  132
Starting HD Writer VE 2.0 ..............................................................  134 Reading the operating instructions of 
the software applications...........................................................  134
If using Mac ....................................................................................  135
Uploading files to a web service ..................................................  137
Using the Eye-Fi
™ transfer feature ..............................................  139
Others
Indications ......................................................................................  142
Messages ........................................................................................  146
Troubleshooting .............................................................................  146
Cautions for use.............................................................................  155
About copyright .............................................................................  162
Recording modes/approximate recordable time ........................  164
Approximate number of recordable pictures ..............................  166
Specifications.................................................................................  168
Optional accessories .....................................................................  172
Accessory Order Form 
(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) .....................................  174
Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ......................................  175
Warranty (For Canadian Customers) ...........................................  177
Useful Information 
(Only For Latin American Countries) ...........................................  178
Index ...............................................................................................  179
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido ....  181
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2011. These may be subject to 
change.
Battery pack
VW-VBX070
AC adaptor
VSK0750
AV cable
VFA0543
USB cable
VFA0554
Lens cap
VFC4701
Lens cap strap
VFC4702
Handstrap
VFC4627
To prevent the unit from dropping, be sure 
to attach the handstrap. (l15)
CD-ROM
Software
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1 LCD monitor (l34)
≥ It can open up to 90 o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180 o A towards the lens or 105 o B  towards the 
opposite direction.
2 Power button [ ] ( l27)
3 USB/AV connector ( l107, 116, 128)
≥ Use the USB cable/AV cable (only the supplied cable).
4 HDMI mini connector ( l107, 113)
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts
Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright or 
dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and does 
not affect the recorded picture.
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2
3
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5 Hand strap fixture
6 Zoom range button [ ] (l60)
7 Photoshot button [ ] ( l38)
8 SET button [SET] ( l47, 51, 79, 88)
≥ Use the SET button to select the recording functions and playback 
operations, and to operate the menu screen.
≥ In this owner’s manual, the SET button is denoted as shown below.
Example:
9 In Recording Mode: Zoom lever [W/T] ( l59)
In Playback Mode: Volume lever ( l49, 94)
Zoom lever [W/T] ( l92)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ] ( l49)
10 Recording start/stop button [ ] ( l35)
11 Menu button [MENU] ( l51)
12 REC/  button [REC/ ] 
(l 30)13 Battery/Card cover (l 17, 25)
14 Battery holder
15 Card slot or
Select using the SET button
8
7
13
12
11
10
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5
14
15
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16 Lens
≥When not using the unit, be sure to fit the lens cap to protect the lens.
≥ Keep the lens cap out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
17 Speaker
18 Status indicator ( l8, 19, 25)
19 Internal stereo microphones
20 Built-in flash ( l73)
≥ The flash reaches high temperatures and may cause burns if touched. 
Please do not touch the flash.
21 Tripod receptacle
≥ If you attach a tripod which has a 5.5 mm (0.22 q) screw or larger, it 
may damage this unit.
19
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20 21
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About batteries that you can use with this unit
Inserting/removing the battery
≥Press the power button to turn off the unit. ( l27)
1Open the battery/card cover.
Preparation
Power supply
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBX070.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very 
similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in 
some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately 
protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of 
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these 
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that 
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of 
use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are 
used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack 
is used.
1
Slide while pushing the battery/
card cover.
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2Insert the battery, taking care to match up the terminal markings.
Aterminal markings
≥ It is possible to mistakenly insert the battery upside down, so be sure to 
check the orientation carefully.
3Close the battery/card cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
Removing the batteryPress and hold down the power button to turn off the unit, then pull up and 
remove the battery.
≥Always check that the LCD monitor and status indicator lamp are off.
≥ Keep the battery pack out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Charging the battery
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. 
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is 
connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
≥Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor and USB cable. Do not 
use parts supplied with other equipment.
≥ The AC adaptor and USB cable are for use with this unit only. Do 
not use them with other equipment. Similarly, do not use AC 
adaptors and USB cables from other equipment with this unit.
≥ The battery is charged while the unit is off or in the sleep mode. 
(l 28)
The battery cannot be charged while the unit is recording or 
playing back.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 
10  oC and 30 o C (50 oF and 86  oF). (The battery temperature should 
also be the same.)
A Status indicator
B AC adaptor
C To the AC outlet
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge 
the battery fully before using this unit for the first time.
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1Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor.≥Check that the plug portion of the AC adaptor is not loose or misaligned.
2Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet.
3Connect the USB cable to the unit.≥The status indicator flashes red with a period of approximately 2 seconds 
(approximately 1 second on, 1 second off), and charging begins.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
≥Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( l13, 21, 172).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this 
product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a 
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
≥ For charging by connecting to another device, refer to page 131.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to 
page 159.
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