Panasonic Hx Dc2 Owners Manual

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≥(FIREWORKS)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30. (Motion picture recording)
j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.
j  (the camera shake icon) is displayed constantly when recording 
still pictures, but this does not indicate a fault.
≥ (NIGHT SCENERY/NIGHT PORTRAIT/HDR (Backlight Comp.))
jUsing a tripod is recommended.
≥ (LOW LIGHT)
jThe shutter speed is 1/15 or more. (Motion picture recording)
≥ (HDR (Backlight Comp.))
jWhen recording a moving subject, a ghost image may appear.
j The field of view of the recorded still picture is smaller than the range 
displayed on the recording screen.
∫ Limitations of scene mode settings
SettingLimitations
 (SPORTS) PANORAMA: Fixed to   (OFF).
COLOR MODE: Fixed to  .
FOCUS: Fixed to  .
 (PORTRAIT)
 (SPOT LIGHT)
 (SNOW)
 (BEACH) PANORAMA: Fixed to   (OFF).
COLOR MODE: Fixed to .
FOCUS: Fixed to  .
WHITE BALANCE: Fixed to  .
 (SUNSET)
 (FIREWORKS)
PANORAMA: Fixed to   (OFF).
COLOR MODE: Fixed to  .
FOCUS: Fixed to  .
FLASH: Fixed to  .
ISO: Fixed to AUTO.
FACE CHASER: Fixed to   (OFF).
EXP COMPENSATION: Fixed to ± 0.
WHITE BALANCE: Fixed to  .
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Please refer to page 63.
Please refer to page 65. (LANDSCAPE)
PANORAMA: Fixed to   (OFF).
COLOR MODE: Fixed to  .
FOCUS: Fixed to  .
FACE CHASER: Fixed to   (OFF).
 (NIGHT SCENERY) PANORAMA: Fixed to   (OFF).
COLOR MODE: Fixed to  .
FOCUS: Fixed to  .
FLASH: Fixed to  .
FACE CHASER: Fixed to   (OFF).
 (NIGHT PORTRAIT) PANORAMA: Fixed to   (OFF).
COLOR MODE: Fixed to  .
FOCUS: Fixed to  .
 (HDR (Backlight 
Comp.)) BURST: Fixed to   (OFF).
PANORAMA: Fixed to   (OFF).
COLOR MODE: Fixed to  .
FOCUS: Fixed to  .
FLASH: Fixed to  .
E.I.S.(PICTURE): Fixed to  .
METERING MODE: Fixed to  .
ISO: Fixed to AUTO.
 (LOW LIGHT) PANORAMA: Fixed to   (OFF).
COLOR MODE: Fixed to  .
FOCUS: Fixed to  .
FLASH: Fixed to  .
ISO: Fixed to AUTO.
[BURST]
[PANORAMA]
SettingLimitations
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When the   button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture 
will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in 
dark places.
≥When [FLASH] is set to ß A (AUTO) or ß (ON), [BURST] and 
[PANORAMA] are set to  (OFF).
≥ [SCENE MODE] will be set to  (OFF) when the [FLASH] is set to 
ßA (AUTO) or  ß (ON) while the [SCENE MODE] ( l69) is set to 
(FIREWORKS), (NIGHT SCENERY), (HDR (Backlight 
Comp.)), or  (LOW LIGHT).
≥ If you register a shortcut function ( l79) to the SET button, you can 
change the flash setting from the recording screen.
The timer can be used to record images or audio.
RECORDING MENU 2
[FLASH]
[MENU]:   # [FLASH]  # desired setting
ßA  (AUTO):The unit determines the brightness of the subject 
and emits a flash if necessary.
ß  (ON):The unit emits a flash irrespective of the brightness 
of the subject.
(OFF):Cancel the setting.
[SELF TIMER]
[MENU]:   # [SELF TIMER]  # desired setting
(OFF):Cancel the setting
Ø2 (2sec):Records after 2 seconds
Ø10 (10sec):Records after 10 seconds
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When Ø2 (2sec) is selected
When you press the   button or the recording start/stop button, the 
status indicator flashes red for approximately 2 seconds, then recording 
begins.
On the LCD monitor, an indication of (  # ) appears 
to notify you of the recording timing.
When  Ø10 (10sec) is selected
When you press the   button or the recording start/stop button, the 
status indicator flashes red for approximately 10 seconds, then recording 
begins.
On the LCD monitor, an indication of (  #   # 
 #    #  ) appears to notify you of the 
recording timing.
≥ After the recording, the self-timer setting is canceled.
To stop the timer midway throughPress the   button or the recording start/stop button.
≥Setting the self-timer to Ø 2 or Ø10 is a good way to prevent image 
shake when the   button is pressed while using a tripod etc.
≥ If you register a shortcut function ( l79) to the SET button, you can 
change the self-timer setting from the recording screen.
≥ If you set [FOCUS] ( l87) to   (AUTO) or   (MACRO) when 
recording still pictures, the unit will focus automatically immediately 
before recording.
≥ With motion picture recording/audio recording, recording does not turn 
off automatically.
≥ If you perform any of the following cases, the self-timer will be 
canceled.
jIf you turn the unit off
j If you change to the playback mode
j If you send unit into standby mode by closing the LCD monitor
j When it goes into sleep mode
Please refer to page 87.
[FOCUS]
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You can select the focusing method according to the position of the 
subject.
You can change the light-metering method used to measure brightness.
≥[SCENE MODE] will be set to  (OFF) when the [METERING 
MODE] is set to  (CENTER) or  (SPOT) while the [SCENE 
MODE] ( l69) is set to  (HDR (Backlight Comp.)) or  (LOW 
LIGHT).
[FOCUS MODE]
[MENU]:   # [FOCUS MODE]  # desired setting
(9-PT AUTOFOCUS):The unit determines the focus 
automatically from 9 focus points ( ) 
in the recording range.
(SPOT FOCUS):The unit focuses on the subject over the 
focus mark ( ) displayed at the 
center of the LCD monitor.
[METERING MODE]
[MENU]:  # [METERING MODE]  # desired setting
(MULTI):The unit automatically assesses the 
distribution of brightness over the 
screen and meters to ensure that the 
exposure is appropriate.
(CENTER):The unit averages light measurements 
over the entire screen, giving higher 
weight to the subject at the center of the 
screen.
(SPOT):The unit meters the subject over spot 
meter target ( ) displayed at the 
center of the LCD monitor.
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You record in different colors and add effects such as skin smoothing.
* Mode for still picture recording only
≥When [COLOR MODE] is set, [SCENE MODE] is canceled.
≥ (HDR (Paint))
jWe recommend use of a tripod.
j The flash is disabled.
j [BURST] and [PANORAMA] are set to  (OFF).
j The field of view of the recorded still picture is smaller than the range 
visible on the recording screen.
[COLOR MODE]
[MENU]:   # [COLOR MODE] # desired setting
(OFF):Cancel the setting.
(HDR (Paint))*:Records still pictures with picture effects.
(SOFT SKIN):Records with skin softening effects.
(MONOCHROME):Records in monochrome.
(SEPIA):Records with colors adjusted to sepia.
(VIVID):Reduced sharpness and increases color.
(SOFT):Records with reduced sharpness for a 
softer image.
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Although, with the default settings, the ISO sensitivity is set automatically 
in accordance with the brightness of the subject, the ISO sensitivity can 
be fixed.
≥The displayed ISO display value is the default output sensitivity.
≥The higher the ISO sensit ivity, the greater the capability of the unit to 
record with fast shutter speeds and in dark environments. However, a 
higher sensitivity may also mean more noise in the recorded image 
and a more grainy image.
≥ [SCENE MODE] will be set to  (OFF) when the [ISO] is set to other 
than AUTO while the [SCENE MODE] ( l69) is set to 
(FIREWORKS),  (HDR (Backlight Comp.)), or  (LOW 
LIGHT).
≥ If you register a shortcut function ( l79) to the SET button, you can 
change the ISO sensitivity setting from the recording screen.
Please refer to page 85.
RECORDING MENU 3
[ISO]
[MENU]:   # [ISO]  # desired setting
AUTO:ISO sensitivity is set automatically.
50:Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50.
100:Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100.
200:Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200.
400:Sets the sensitivity to ISO 400.
800:Sets the sensitivity to ISO 800.
1600:Sets the sensitivity to ISO 1600.
[WHITE BALANCE]
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The detected face is displayed in the frame.
∫About prioritized face framing
The prioritized face frame is displayed in 
yellow. When the unit is set to Portrait mode 
in Intelligent Auto Mode, the unit will focus 
on the prioritized face frame and adjust the 
brightness accordingly.
≥The gray frames are for face detection only.
≥ When you press the   button halfway while recording still pictures, 
the unit focuses on the prioritized frame. When focus is achieved, the 
prioritized frame turns green.
≥ A maximum of 15 frames are detected, with the frames near the center 
of the screen and large frames being prioritized.
≥For still pictures with detected faces,   is displayed on the 1-file 
thumbnail display. ( l49)
≥ If the subject is small or dark on the LCD monitor, the unit may not be 
able to detect it.
≥ [SCENE MODE] will be automatically set to   (OFF) when the 
[FACE CHASER] is set to  (ON) while the [SCENE MODE] (l 69) 
is set to   (FIREWORKS),   (LANDSCAPE), or   (NIGHT 
SCENERY).
≥ [FOCUS MODE] ( l75) is set to   (9-PT AUTOFOCUS) and 
[METERING MODE] ( l75) is set to   (MULTI).
≥ Face detection is disabled when using burst recording or panorama 
still picture recording.
≥ When [FOCUS] ( l87) is set to   (MANUAL), Auto focus is 
disabled.
≥ When it is set to [ISO] ( l77) or [EXP COMPENSATION] ( l82), the 
brightness not adjusted.
[FACE CHASER]
[MENU]:   # [FACE CHASER]  # [(ON)]3
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Please refer to page 62.
Please refer to page 62.
This setting registers the functions (shortcut functions) performed when 
the SET button is tipped up, down, left and right with the recording screen 
displayed.
1 Select the destination (up, down, left or right on the SET button) for the function using the SET button and press the SET button.
[E.I.S.(VIDEO)]
[E.I.S.(PICTURE)]
[SHORTCUTS]
[MENU]:   # [SHORTCUTS]
///:
Functions are registered individually to up, down, left and right of the 
SET button.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Regular functions are automatically registered.
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2 Select the function to register using the SET button, and press the SET button.
≥ To continue and register other functions, repeat Steps 1 and 2.
3 Press the MENU button.
≥ A confirmation screen for the shortcut 
settings appears.
4 Press the MENU button to complete  the settings.
5 Tilt the SET button in the direction in  which you registered the function.
≥ Each tip of the SET button changes the registered function setting.
≥To confirm the shortcut settings, press the MENU button on the screen 
in Step 1. A confirmation screen appears.
(AF LOCK):
Locks the focus. ( l81)
(AE LOCK):
Locks the exposure. ( l81)
(FOCUS):
Sets the focus. ( l87)
(Can be registered to   and   only)
(FLASH):
Sets the flash operation. ( l73)
(EXP COMPENSATION):
Corrects the exposure. ( l82)
(ISO):
Sets the ISO sensitivity. ( l77)
Ø(SELF TIMER):
Sets the self-timer. ( l73)
(PHOTO VIEW):
Sets photo view. ( l83)
[OFF]:
Shortcut functions are not registered.
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ISOISOISO
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