Panasonic Hx Dc3 Owners Manual

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About the recording standby screen display
The field of view of the image disp layed on the LCD monitor differs for 
motion picture recording and still picture recording. At time of purchase, 
the recording standby screen displays video view. Press the   button 
halfway to change to photo view.
≥ When [PHOTO VIEW] is set to  (ON), you can change the recording 
standby screen display to the photo view. ( l72)
A Video recording area
∫About the screen indications in the still picture 
recording
Video view Photo view
Still picture operation indicator (l 138)
Size of still pictures ( l63)
3000 Remaining number of still pictures
ß Flash (l70)
ISO400 ISO (l74)
F3.5 Iris value
1/30 Shutter speed
Image Stabilizer for still picture ( l56)
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M M16
16
163000
3000
3000
F3.5 F3.5
F3.5
1/30 1/30
1/30
ISO400
ISO400
ISO400 
						

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About the focusing area
≥When [FOCUS MODE] ( l75) is set to 
 (9-PT AUTOFOCUS),   (focusing 
area  A) is displayed at the position where 
focus is achieved.
The unit automatically determines the 
position where focus is achieved from nine 
focus points within the recording area. If the 
focusing area doesn’t appear in a desired position, try adjusting the 
camera angle etc., and focus again.
When focus is achieved over a wide range at the center of the screen, 
a large focusing area is displayed.
≥ When [FOCUS MODE] ( l75) is set to [SPOT FOCUS], the unit can 
focus on the subject in the center of the recording area.
≥ When the risk of jitter increases due to a slower shutter speed while 
recording still picture,   (camera  shake icon) will appear on the LCD 
monitor. When this occurs, attach the unit to a tripod to prevent jitter 
while recording or set [FLASH] to  ßA (AUTO). ( l70)
≥ When recording in a dark environment, writing to the card may take 
time.
≥ To print a picture, save the picture to the SD card ( l111 )  a n d  p r i n t  
using a PC or a printer.
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio 
may be cut at printing. Check the printer or photo studio before 
printing.
≥ Please refer to page 161 for details about the number of recordable 
pictures.
1616M16M
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About recording still pictures during 
motion picture recording and audio 
recording
You can record still pictures while recording a motion picture or while 
recording audio. (simultaneous recording)
Press the   button fully (press to the bottom) to take 
the picture.
≥When the recordable time drops to approximately 
30 seconds or less, the unit can no longer record still 
pictures while recording a motion picture or while 
recording audio.
≥ The still picture operation indicator ( ) will turn red while recording 
still pictures.
≥ No shutter sound is emitted when recording still pictures.
∫ About picture size
When you record a still picture while recording a motion picture or audio, 
the picture size will depend on the Recording Mode. ( l62)
≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded during   recording.
≥ Burst recording is not possible.
≥ The Flash ( l70) and Image Stabilizer for still picture ( l56) are 
disabled.
Recording  ModePicture sizeAspect ratio
/ 1920k1080 16:9
/ 1280k720 16:9
/ 640k480 4:3
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≥Audio is recorded to the SD card if one is inserted. If no SD card is 
inserted, the audio is recorded to the built-in memory.
1Open the LCD monitor.
2Select the menu. ( l43)
3Start recording by pressing the recording start/stop 
button.
4Press the recording start/stop button again to stop 
recording.
Basic
Recording audio
[MENU]:   # [REC MODE]  # [ (VOICE RECORD)]1 
						

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About the screen display for audio recording
* When the remaining space on the SD card is equal to less than 5 hours 
or when recording to the built-in memory, the remaining recordable 
time on the SD card or built-in memory is displayed.
≥When the recording time exceeds approximately 5 hours, the file is 
saved and the audio recording ends. Audio operation indicator (
l139)
(Red) During audio recording
When the remaining recordable time drops to 
approximately 30 seconds or less, 
μ flashes.
000:00:15 During audio recording:
Recording time elapsed
Every time recording is stopped, the indicator 
returns to 000:00:00.
During audio recording standby:
Maximum recordable time for one file 
(005:00:00)*
000:00:15000:00:15000:00:15 
						

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The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by 
pointing the unit to what you want to record.
Select the menu. (l43)
≥ Please refer to page 81 for details about Manual Mode.
Basic
Intelligent Auto Mode
[MENU]:   # [INTELLIGENT AUTO]  # [ (ON)]
ModeEffect
Portrait Faces are detected and focused 
automatically, and the brightness is adjusted 
so it is recorded clearly.
Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly 
without whiting out the background sky, 
which may be very bright.
*1SpotlightVery bright object is recorded clearly.*1Low LightIt can record very clearly even in a dark 
room or twilight.
*2Night PortraitA person and the background are recorded 
with near real-life brightness.
*2Night SceneryYou can record night scenery vividly by 
slowing the shutter speed.
*2MacroThis allows recording while going near to the 
object of recording.
*1
*2NormalAdjusts the contrast and gives a clean image 
when not using the above modes.
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*1 Mode for motion picture recording only
*2 Mode for still picture recording only
≥Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the 
desired mode.
≥ We recommend using a tripod in Night Portrait/Night Scenery/Low 
Light.
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such 
as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when Digital 
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Intelligent Auto Mode
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic White Balance 
and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and 
focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter 
speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.
≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending 
on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. ( l81, 
83)
Automatic White BalanceThe illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance 
functions.
1) The effective range of Automatic  White Balance adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) Sunlight
5) White fluorescent lamp
6) Halogen light bulb
7) Incandescent light bulb
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight
If the Automatic White Balance is not 
functioning normally, adjust the White 
Balance manually. ( l81)
Auto FocusThe unit focuses automatically.
≥Auto Focus does not work correctly in  the following situations. Record 
pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. ( l83)
j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time
j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window
j Recording a subject that is  surrounded by objects with glossy 
surfaces or by highly reflective objects
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1Press the REC/  button to change to Playback 
Mode.
2Select the file to play back using the SET button and 
press the SET button.
AThe information for the file in the yellow frame is displayed.
≥ Tilt and hold the SET button up or down to display the next (or 
previous) page.
Basic
Motion picture/Still picture/Audio 
playback
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Thumbnail display 
						

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3Play back using the SET button.
BOperation icon*
* If the operation icon disappears, perform a SET button operation to  display it.
Motion picture/audio playback
Playback/Pause
Fast rewind playback
Fast forward playback
Stops the playback and 
shows the thumbnails.
Still picture playbackDeletes still picture ( l100)
Displays previous file
Displays next file
Stops playback and returns to 
thumbnail display
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