Panasonic HX-DC2 User manual

Preparation

Basic

Advanced

(Recording)

Advanced

(Playback)

Copy/

Dubbing

With a PC

Others

Operating Instructions

Dual Camera

Model No. HX-DC2

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

until

2012/1/13

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this

Panasonic Dual Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions

carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the

actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Dual Camera

may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in

these Operating Instructions.

∫Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your

safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement

fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to

BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark Ïor the BSI mark Ìon the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is

refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement

cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

Information for Your Safety

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If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated

below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the

following code:

Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings

identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which

is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH

TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE

EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE

SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE

REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE

CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY

13-AMPERE SOCKET.

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WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

≥Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

≥Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.

≥Use only the recommended accessories.

≥Do not remove covers.

≥Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified

service personnel.

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

≥Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in

another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

≥Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers,

tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

≥Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on

this unit.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be

easily accessible.

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∫Concerning the battery

∫EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility

This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.

∫Product identification marking

∫Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of

Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or

accompanying documents mean that used electrical

and electronic products and batteries should not be

mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old

products and used batteries, please take them to

applicable collection points, in accordance with your

national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC

and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to

save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on

human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from

inappropriate waste handling.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above

60 oC or incinerate.

CAUTION

≥Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only

with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

≥When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities

or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Product Location

Dual Camera Battery holder

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For more information about collection and recycling of old products

and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste

disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in

accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic

equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for

further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries

outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol

examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a

chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the

requirement set by the Directive for the chemical

involved.

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∫About recording formats and compatibility of the unit

≥The unit is an MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC file standard) Dual Camera

for recording high-definition motion pictures.

≥AVCHD and MPEG2 motion pictures are different formats, and are not

therefore supported by the unit.

∫Indemnity about recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or

indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or

edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing

does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where

any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-built-in

memory related component).

∫Handling of built-in memory

This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. When using this

component, pay attention to the following points.

Back up data periodically.

The built-in memory is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data

due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures,

back up the data to a PC or disc. (l120)

≥The status indicator (l16) illuminates in red while the SD card or built-

in memory is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback,

deleting etc.). Do not perform the following operations when the

indicator illuminates. It may damage the built-in memory or cause a

malfunction in the unit.

jTurn the unit off (remove the battery)

jInsert and remove the SD Card

jInsert and remove the USB cable

jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

≥About disposing of or giving away this unit. (l159)

∫About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD

monitor is fogged up)

≥Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens or LCD

monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

≥For more details about the cause and action required for condensation,

refer to page 164.

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∫Cards that you can use with this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card

≥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.

≥Refer to page 23 for more details on SD cards.

∫For the purposes of these operating instructions

≥SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are

referred to as the “SD card”.

≥Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture

playback are indicated by in these operating instructions.

≥Functions that can be used for still picture recording/still picture

playback are indicated by in these operating instructions.

≥Functions that can be used for audio recording/audio playback are

indicated by in these operating instructions.

≥Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l00

≥“File” is used to mean “scene”, “still picture” and “audio file”.

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Information for Your Safety............................................................... 2

Accessories...................................................................................... 13

Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts .............................................. 14

Power supply.................................................................................... 17

Inserting/removing the battery..................................................... 17

Charging the battery ................................................................... 19

Charging and recording time....................................................... 21

Recording to a card ......................................................................... 23

Cards that you can use with this unit .......................................... 23

Inserting/removing an SD card.................................................... 25

Turning the unit on/off..................................................................... 27

About standby mode ................................................................... 27

About economy function ............................................................. 28

About the high temperature warning icon ................................... 29

Selecting a mode ............................................................................. 30

Setting date and time....................................................................... 31

Basic

Before recording .............................................................................. 33

Recording motion pictures ............................................................. 35

Recording still pictures ................................................................... 38

About recording still pictures during motion picture recording

and audio recording .................................................................... 41

Recording audio............................................................................... 42

Intelligent Auto Mode ...................................................................... 44

Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback .................................. 47

Using the menu screen ................................................................... 51

Using Option Menu .......................................................................... 53

OPTION MENU 1........................................................................ 53

OPTION MENU 2........................................................................ 54

OPTION MENU 3........................................................................ 56

Contents

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Advanced (Recording)

Using the zoom ................................................................................ 59

Double range zoom..................................................................... 60

Zoom mode ................................................................................. 61

Image stabiliser................................................................................ 62

Burst recording ................................................................................ 63

Recording panorama still pictures ................................................. 65

Recording functions of menus ....................................................... 68

RECORDING MENU 1................................................................ 68

RECORDING MENU 2................................................................ 73

RECORDING MENU 3................................................................ 77

RECORDING MENU 4................................................................ 83

Manual recording ............................................................................. 85

White Balance ............................................................................. 85

Setting the focus and recording .................................................. 87

Advanced (Playback)

Playback Operations ....................................................................... 88

Playback using operation icon .................................................... 88

Creating still picture from motion picture..................................... 90

Cutting out a section of a panorama still picture ......................... 91

Zooming in on a still picture during playback

(Playback zoom) ......................................................................... 92

Various playback functions ............................................................ 93

Changing the playback settings and playing back the

slide show ................................................................................... 93

Displaying file information ........................................................... 95

Using the playback menu................................................................ 97

PLAYBACK MENU 1................................................................... 97

PLAYBACK MENU 2................................................................... 99

Deleting scenes/still pictures/audio files..................................... 103

Protecting a file ......................................................................... 106

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ........................................... 107

Connecting with a HDMI mini cable .......................................... 112

TV format setting....................................................................... 112

Playback using VIERA Link .......................................................... 113

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