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.
Cd
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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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