Panasonic HX-DC2 User manual

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Owner’s Manual

Dual Camera

Model No. HX-DC2

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read

the instructions completely.

until

2012/1/13

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing

Panasonic!

You have purchased one of

the most sophisticated and

reliable products on the

market today. Used properly,

we’re sure it will bring you

and your family years of

enjoyment. Please take time

to fill in the information on the

right.

The serial number is on the tag located on the battery holder of your

camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera

information source.

Safety Precautions

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.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

≥

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

≥

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

≥

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached

installation instructions and use only shielded interface

cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or

peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic

Model No.: HX-DC2

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

HX-DC2

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.

∫Concerning the battery

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

easily accessible.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V.

But

≥In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a

120 V AC power supply only.

≥When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada,

use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

≥Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

≥Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified

unit.

≥Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

≥Do not touch the plug terminals (iand j) with metal objects.

≥Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes,

wash it off thoroughly with water.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the

eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

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∫Product Identification Marking

Warning

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

60 oC (140 oF) 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

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product

you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information

on how to recycle this battery.

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

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Precautions

USE & LOCATION

≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera and power supply should

not beexposedto rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or

operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for

outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to

water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or

even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the

internal parts of your camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit.

There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from

the power supply before cleaning.

≥AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED

BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE

THE SD CARD.

≥DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT

OBJECTS

≥DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH

TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car,

next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the

internal parts of your camera.

≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is

suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form

on the SD card and inside the unit.

≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY

TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

WARNING

CAUTION

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≥STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and handle your camera in a

manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid

shaking and striking). Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up device

which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

≥TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use strong or abrasive

detergents when cleaning your camera body.

≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with

your hand. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper

when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens

coating.

≥TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA ... Before handling

your camera, make sure your hands and face are free from any

chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the

European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact

your local authorities or dealer and ask for the

correct method of disposal.

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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 orediting

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. (l118)

≥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. (l157)

∫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 161.

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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 this owner's manual

≥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 this owner’s manual.

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

playback are indicated by in this owner’s manual.

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

indicated by in this owner’s manual.

≥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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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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