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 zoom only
Image 
stabilizer  for 
motion 
picturesDouble  range zoomW 
(Wide)
T (Tele)
Zoom mode setting
 
(OFF) 
(i.ZOOM) 
(DIGITAL  ZOOM)
Motion 
picture 
recording OFF/ON
1
k 6k 7.5k 60k
2 k 12k 15k 120k
ACTIVE  MODE 1
k 5k 6k 50k
2 k 10k 12k 100k
Still 
picture 
recording ––1
k5k 5k 50k
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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 to  (HDR (Backlight Comp.)).≥Stabilization may not be possible under strong camera shaking conditions.≥When [SCENE MODE] is set to   (FIREWORKS),   (NIGHT SCENERY),   
(NIGHT PORTRAIT) or   (LOW LIGHT), the Image stabilizer may be less effective.
≥ The screen may shake when using optical zoom or during the auto focus 
operation, but this does not indicate a fault.
Advanced (Recording)
Image stabilizer
[MENU]:   # [E.I.S.(VIDEO)]  # desired setting
(ACTIVE MODE):This setting gives more stabilization and is 
suitable for recording when moving.
(ON):This setting is suitable for recording in a 
stable state such as scenery.
(OFF):Cancel the setting.
Video view in normal recording Video view in   (ACTIVE MODE)
[MENU]:   # [E.I.S.(PICTURE)]  # [ (ON)]
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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 reached.
(3M BURST):
Records approximately 10 still pictures every 1 second.
The unit records as you hold down the   button, ending the 
recording when the maximum number pictures in the burst are reached.
(14M REVERSE BURST):
Records approximately 1 still picture every 1 second.
The unit records as you hold down the   button. On release of the 
 button, it stores the maximum number of pictures in the burst, 
going back from the moment of release.
(3M REVERSE BURST):
Records approximately 10 still pictures every 1 second.
The unit records as you hold down the   button. On release of the   button, it stores the maximum number of pictures in the burst, 
going back from the moment of release.
 (OFF):
Cancel the setting.
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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 following functions cannot be used with burst recording.
j[E.I.S.(PICTURE)]
j [FACE CHASER]
≥ With burst recording, the shutter speed is faster than 1/30.
[BURST] settingMaximum number of pictures 
in the burst
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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 cross separates from the guide, the 
panorama still picture cannot be correctly 
recorded)
To stop panorama recording partway throughPress the   button.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording panorama still pictures
[MENU]:   # [PANORAMA]  # 
[ (360 e PANORAMA)] or [  (180 e PANORAMA)]1

A guide
(Example) When 
panning horizontally
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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 screen.
≥ Panorama still pictures are indicated by   or   in the 1-file or 8-
file thumbnail display.
≥ When recording panorama still pictures, the following functions are 
disabled and cannot be used.
j[FLASH], [SCENE MODE],   (HDR (Paint)) in [COLOR MODE], 
[BURST] and [SELF TIMER]
≥ The following functions do not work with recording panorama still 
pictures.
j[E.I.S.(PICTURE)]
≥ When recording panorama still pictures, [FOCUS] is set to 
(AUTO).
Move the camera toward the direction of recording taking care not to 
shake. (Correct recording is not possible when the shake is too big)
Panorama setting
Picture size
Horizontal 
panorama still 
pictureVer t ic al  
panorama still 
picture
 (360 e PANORAMA) 14400k720 1280 k14400
 (180 e PANORAMA) 7200k720 1280k 7200
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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 the swing speed is too fast or too slow
j When recording the subject that have monotone colors or patterns 
repeating (such as sky, sandy beach, etc.).
j When recording moving subjects (such as people, pets, automobile, 
wave, flowers swaying in the wind, etc.)
j When recording in a dark place
j When recording in places with flickering light source such as 
fluorescent lamp, candle, etc.
j When recording the unit held away from your body (axis of rotation)
≥ The recorded panorama picture will not be saved when the recording is 
terminated before reaching the half of the set angle. Even if the 
recording exceeds the halfway point, black strip will be recorded in the 
area that was not recorded when the recording is terminated before 
reaching the set angle.
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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 
subject is recorded (particularly when recording in   mode), 
mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording functions of menus
[MENU]: , ,  or   # desired setting
RECORDING MENU 1
[REC MODE]
[MENU]:   # [REC MODE]  # desired setting
:Records with 1920 k1080 pixels. (60i)
:Records with 1920k1080 pixels. (30p)
:Records with 1280 k720 pixels. (60p)
:Records with 1280 k720 pixels. (30p)
*:Records with 960 k540 pixels. (30p)
:Records with 640 k480 pixels. (30p)
:Records audio. (VOICE RECORD)
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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]:  # [SCENE MODE]  # desired setting
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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 when shooting in snowy locations
 (BEACH):
To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
 (SUNSET):
To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
 (FIREWORKS):
To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
 (LANDSCAPE):
For spatial scenery
 (NIGHT SCENERY):
To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully
 (NIGHT PORTRAIT):
To capture a person and the background brightly
 (HDR (Backlight Comp.))*:
Provides definition in regions that would otherwise be black or white
 (LOW LIGHT):
For dark scenes, such as at dusk
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