Panasonic Hx Dc2 Owners Manual

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Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC 
adaptor)
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been 
discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary 
depending on the usage conditions such as high/low 
temperature.
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when 
repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving 
the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Battery model 
number
[Voltage/Capacity  (minimum)]Charging 
timeRecording modeMaximum 
continuously  recordable  timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBX070 (optional)
[3.7 V/700 mAh] 2h 50 min 30 min
55 min 35 min
50 min 30 min
1h5min 35min
1h25min 45min 1h5min 40min
1h30min s
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∫Approximate operating  time and number of 
recordable still pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
≥ CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association.
≥ Use of supplied battery
≥ Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB)
Battery capacity indication
≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. 
#### (red)
When the charge is low,   is displayed at the center of the LCD 
monitor.
≥ Due to the characteristics of the battery, it may not be possible to 
correctly display the charge remaining on the battery. For instance, 
at low temperatures, the   indicator may turn on earlier. 
Because the status of the charge remaining indicator changes 
according to the ambient temperature, conditions of use, etc., the 
indicator should be considered as an approximate guide.
Number of 
recordable  pictures Approx. 210 pictures
By CIPA standard
Recording timeApprox. 105 min
Playback time Approx. 210 min
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The unit can record motion pictures, still pictures or audio to an SD card 
or built-in memory. To record to an SD card, read the following.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed 
Class Rating* for motion picture recording.
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc.
≥Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC 
Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion 
picture recording on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This website is in English only.)
≥ To use the Eye-Fi transfer feature ( l139), an Eye-Fi X2 series SD 
card is required.
≥ Operation of SD Memory Cards with a capacity of 256 MB or less is not 
guaranteed.
Preparation
Recording to a card
This unit (an SDXC compatible devi ce) is compatible with SD Memory 
Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using 
an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, 
check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.
Card typeCapacity
SD Memory Card 512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
SDHC Memory Card 4GB/6GB/8GB/12GB/16GB/
24 GB/32 GB
SDXC Memory Card
48 GB/64 GB
e.g.:
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≥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.
≥ The operation of Memory cards exceeding 64 GB cannot be 
guaranteed.
≥ When the write-protect switch  A on SD card is 
locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be 
possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.
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Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the status indicator has gone off.
1Open the battery/card cover.
2Insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot.
≥Face the label side B  in the direction shown in the illustration and 
press it straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on 
other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD 
card. (
l55) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is 
deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Status indicator A
≥ When this unit is 
accessing the SD card 
or built-in memory, the 
status indicator lights up 
red.
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3Close the battery/card cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.
≥ Do not shock, bend, or drop the SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card 
may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card.
≥ When the status indicator illuminates in red, do not:
jRemove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the indicator is on may result in damage to 
data/SD card or this unit.
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water, dirt or dust.
≥ Do not place SD cards in the following areas:
jIn direct sunlight
j In very dusty or humid areas
j Near a heater
j Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature 
(condensation can occur.)
j Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their cases when you are not using 
them.
≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD card. ( l160)
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Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to 
turn on the unit.
The LCD monitor turns on.
About standby mode
When the LCD monitor is closed while the unit is on, the unit enters 
standby mode which consumes very little power.
In standby mode, opening the LCD monitor turns on the unit, making the 
unit ready for recording immediately. Use standby mode when you stop 
using the unit but intend to use it again after a short time.
≥
The unit does not go into standby mode when you close the LCD 
monitor during motion picture recording or audio recording.
Preparation
Turning the unit on/off
∫ Standby mode ∫To turn on the unit
To turn off the unit
Hold down the power button until the 
LCD monitor goes off.
≥Pressing the power button for a short 
time sends the unit into sleep mode. 
(l 28)
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≥If you open the LCD monitor when in standby mode, the unit enters 
recording mode.
≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the 
unit. Press the power button to turn on the unit.
jWhen the unit is  originally purchased
j When you have turned off the unit using the power button
About economy function
To prevent battery consumption due to forgetting to turn the unit off etc., 
the economy mode function works to send the unit into sleep mode if the 
unit has been on for approximately 5 minutes (default setting) without an 
operation being performed. (The LCD monitor switches off, and the 
status indicator flashes green)
≥When the unit is in sleep mode, you can turn on the unit by pressing 
any of the buttons on the unit. (The mode prior to entering sleep mode 
is restored.)
≥ The time until the unit goes into sleep mode can be changed. ( l54)
≥ Approximately 1 hour after ente ring sleep mode, the unit enters 
standby mode.
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About the high temperature warning icon
If the battery temperature or unit internal temperature (excluding battery) 
rises, the high temperature warning icon   will provide warning as 
indicated below.
A High temperature
≥ When you turn off the unit while the temperature is high (  is 
displayed), you will not be able to turn on the unit again until the 
temperature lowers. (  will flash.)
Battery/unit 
internal 
temperatureScreen 
displayUnit operation
(ON) Although it is possible to 
record/play back, please stop 
using the unit as soon as 
possible and turn off the unit.
(ON) Motion picture recording is no 
longer possible. (If you are 
recording a motion picture, the 
recording stops.) Please turn 
off the unit.
(Flashing) After the flashing of the  , 
the unit turns off automatically. 
The unit does not turn on when 
the temperature drops. (   
flashes.)
Wait for the temperature to 
drop before using the unit 
again.
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Change the mode to recording or playback.
Press the REC/  button.≥Each press of the REC/  button changes the mode.
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Recording Mode ( l35, 38, 42) For recording motion pictures, 
still pictures and audio
Playback Mode (
l47, 88) For playing back motion 
pictures, still pictures and audio
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