Panasonic Hx Wa20 Owners Manual

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Records slow motion picture with 240 or 480 frames per second.
≥Set to Recording mode. ( l47)
1Set to Slow motion mode.≥Each time you press the   button, display changes.
2Press the recording start/stop button to start 
recording.
3Press the recording start/stop button again to pause 
recording.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording in Slow Motion Mode 
[HX-WA20]
:Records a motion picture at 240 frames/second 
(640 k360 pixels)
:Records a motion picture at 480 frames/second 
(320 k180 pixels)
Off (cancel the setting)
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≥After 15 seconds, recording stops automatically.
≥ Audio is not recorded for scenes recorded in Slow Motion Mode.
≥ When set to Slow Motion Mode, [ZOOM MODE] ( l78) will be set to 
(OFF).
≥ During recording in Slow Motion Mode, the zoom magnification cannot 
be changed. (  is displayed)
Change the zoom magnification before starting to record.
≥ During recording in Slow Motion Mode, still pictures are not recorded. 
(l 58)
≥ During recording in Slow Motion Mode, the following function is 
disabled.
j[E.I.S.(VIDEO)]
≥ During recording in Slow Motion Mode, the following functions are 
disabled and cannot be used.
j[ZOOM MODE], [SCENE MODE] and [FACE CHASER]
≥ [ISO] is set to AUTO.
≥ [EXPOSURE] is set to   (PROGRAM).
≥ During recording in Slow Motion Mode, or playing back the recorded 
scene, the LCD monitor or the TV screen may flicker. This is due to 
effect of the light sources such as fluorescent lamp or LED light, and 
this is not a malfunction.
≥ Refer to page 192 for recordable time.
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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. ( l47)
1Select the menu.
Advanced (Recording)
Burst recording
[MENU]:   # [BURST]  # desired setting
(16M BURST)
/
(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.
(16M REVERSE BURST) /
(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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HX-WA20
HX-WA2HX-DC2
HX-WA20
HX-WA2HX-DC2
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2(For auto focus only) 
Press the   button halfway.
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  (HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT) 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.
HX-WA20
[BURST] settingMaximum number of pictures 
in the burst
/10
/13
HX-WA2/HX-DC2
[BURST] settingMaximum number of pictures  in the burst
/8
/40
HX-WA20
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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. ( l47)
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.
Move the camera toward the direction of recording taking care not to 
shake. (Correct recording is not possible when the shake is too big)
HX-WA20
Panorama setting
Picture size
Horizontal 
panorama still  pictureVer t ic al  
panorama still  picture
 (360 e PANORAMA) 10688k720 1280 k10688
 (180 e PANORAMA) 5344k720 1280k 5344
HX-WA2/HX-DC2
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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≥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).
≥ When recording panorama still pictures, [EXPOSURE] is set to   
(PROGRAM).
≥ 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.
HX-WA20
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≥Set to Recording mode. ( l47)
Select the menu.( l68)
≥When [SCENE MODE] is set to   (UNDER WATER), [Before using 
the unit under water] and [Maintenance after use in water] are 
displayed. Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof 
performance. Press the MENU button to exit the message screen.
≥After use underwater, wash the unit in fresh water and dry well. ( l18)
≥ Do not use the Under Water Mode except when recording underwater.
≥ When recording underwater, the sound of the unit motor will be 
recorded at a relatively high volu me. However, in Under Water Mode, 
the sound of the motor is suppressed through the action of an audio 
filter. (sound quality differs to when recording in other modes)
Advanced (Recording)
Recording underwater 
[HX-WA20]/[HX-WA2]
The unit can record underwater at depths of down to 3 m (10 feet). (for 
periods within 60 minutes)
Before recording underwater, be sure to read “(Important) About 
the Waterproof and Dustproof Performance of this unit [HX-
WA20]/[HX-WA2]” (page 13 to 21) and to use the camera 
correctly. Incorrect use may result water entering the unit and 
malfunction.
Record with color balance and audio that 
are suitable for recording underwater
When recording underwater, set [SCENE MODE] to   (UNDER 
WATER). The color balance and audio recording will be suitable for 
recording underwater. ( l90)
[MENU]:   # [SCENE MODE] # [  (UNDER WATER)]
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≥Set to Recording mode. ( l47)
≥ Select the menu. ( l68)
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 ( l36)
≥ This function’s default setting is   mode.
≥ Please refer to page 191 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 1920 k1080 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 61.
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically 
sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
[PICTURE SIZE]
[MENU]:  # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
Picture size 
(HX-WA20)Picture size 
(HX-WA2/HX-DC2)Aspect ratio
4608 k3456 4352k3264 4:3
3616 k2712 3744k2808 4:3
2560 k1920 2560k1920 4:3
2048 k1536 2048k1536 4:3
640 k480 640k480 4:3
4608 k2592 4352k2448 16:9
3840 k2160 3744
k2106 16:9
2560 k1440 2560k1440 16:9
1920 k1080 1920k1080 16:9
[INTELLIGENT AUTO]
[SCENE MODE]
[MENU]:   # [SCENE MODE]  # desired setting
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12M
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HX-DC2
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