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Panasonic HX-WA2 Camcorder User Manual

1. O Still picture operation indicator gt 160 14M Size of still pictures gt 82 3000 Remaining number of still pictures Flash gt 86 1S0400 ISO 91 F3 5 Iris value 1 30 Shutter speed oy Image stabiliser for still picture gt 74 50 E About the focusing area e When FOCUS MODE gt 88 is set to 9 PT AUTOFOCUS _ focusing area i is displayed at the position where focus is ira rara achieved ira The unit automatically determines the ira position where focus is achieved from nine o 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 centre of the screen a large focusing area is displayed e When FOCUS MODE gt 88 is set to SPOT FOCUS the unit can focus on the subject in the centre of the recording area e When the risk of jitter increases due to a slower shutter speed while recording still picture Wy 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 4A AUTO gt 86 When recording in a dark environment writing to the card may take time e To print a picture save the picture to the SD card gt 131 and print using a PC or a printer e The edges of st
2. e It can rotate up to 180 towards the lens or 105 towards the opposite direction 2 Power button 1 gt 38 3 USB AV connector gt 122 133 145 e Use the USB cable AV cable only the supplied cable 4 HDMI mini connector gt 122 128 20 oN OD Zo Photoshot button gt 49 SET button SET 58 62 93 102 e Use the SET button to select the recording functions and playback operations and to operate the menu screen In these operating instructions the SET button is denoted as shown below Example t lN or Select using the SET button g 9 10 11 12 13 15 In Recording Mode Zoom lever W T gt 71 In Playback Mode Volume lever gt 60 108 Zoom lever W T gt 106 Thumbnail display switch E0 Q gt 60 Recording start stop button a gt 46 Menu button MENU 62 REC gt button REC gt gt 41 Battery Card cover gt 25 36 Battery holder Card slot 21 16 17 19 21 16 Lens e When not using the unit be sure to fit the lens cap to protect the lens e Keep the lens cap out of reach of children to prevent swallowing 17 Speaker 18 Status indicator gt 2 28 36 177 19 Internal stereo microphones 20 Built in flash gt 86 e The flash reaches high temperatures and may cause burns if touched Please do not touch the flash 21 Tripod receptacle e f you attach a tripod
3. Towards Increases the volume Towards Jmm VOLUME SETTING Decreases the volume e When a playback of a motion picture file or audio file ends the thumbnail display is restored e Except in normal motion picture audio playback sound is not emitted e The elapsed time for motion picture playback indication will be reset to 00 00 00 for each scene e The elapsed time for audio playback indication will be reset to 000 00 00 for each file 60 e On the thumbnail screen for continuously recorded files gt 183 exceeding 4 GB 8 file display or EH 1 file display is displayed e Closing the LCD monitor stops playback and sends the unit into standby mode gt 38 Motion picture compatibility e The unit conforms to the MP4 format MPEG 4 AVC file standard Motion pictures recorded on other MP4 compatible equipment may not play back normally or may not play back at all on this unit Similarly motion pictures recorded on this unit may not play back normally or may not play back at all on other MP4 compatible equipment Still picture compatibility e This unit conforms to the universal DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard and Exif Exchangeable Image File Format stipulated by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Files which do not conform to the DCF standard cannot be played back e The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is
4. 0000 147 E Copying your still pictures to your PC Card reader function mass storage Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programmes 1 Double click the folder that contains the still pictures DCIM gt 100CDPFP etc 2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder on the PC s HDD e Do not delete the SD card s folders Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit e When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC it will not be recognised by this unit e Always use this unit to format SD cards E Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices If you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC Panasonic Blu ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder using a USB cable the battery will charge e Insert the USB cable securely all the way It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC Blu ray disc recorder or DVD recorder e f you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period disconnect the USB cable from the unit for safety e During charging the status indicator flashes red e If the status indicator flashes fast and then goes off or stays off charging will not be possible Charge by using the AC adapto
5. 9 Zoom range button QW gt 72 10 Photoshot button gt 49 11 SET button SET gt 58 62 93 102 e Use the SET button to select the recording functions and playback operations and to operate the menu screen In these operating instructions the SET button is denoted as shown below Example t or Select using the SET button 4 12 In Recording Mode Zoom button W T gt 71 In Playback Mode Volume button gt 60 108 Zoom button W T gt 106 Thumbnail display switch 3 IQ gt 60 13 Recording start stop button sm gt 46 14 Rear door 23 34 15 Card slot 16 Battery holder 17 HDMI micro connector gt 121 128 18 USB AV connector gt 121 133 145 e Use the USB cable AV cable only the supplied cable 18 19 Lens 20 Built in flash gt 86 e The flash reaches high temperatures and may cause burns if touched Please do not touch the flash 21 Hand strap fixture 2 A A e Adjust the length after passing your arm through the hand strap 22 Speaker 23 Internal stereo microphones 24 Tripod receptacle e f you attach a tripod which has a 5 5 mm screw or larger it may damage this unit 19 HX DC2 1 LCD monitor lt 45 Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture
6. With a PC What you can do With a PC eeecceneeneeseeeeeneeeeseeeneeeneeeneneeeeenee 135 End User License Agreement ce eecessnecesceeeseeeseeeresneees 138 Operating environment ccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenenes 140 Installation can Connecting to a PC eceecceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeseeeseeseeeeeneseeeeeeneeneenenee 145 Useas a cardreader iesise iasanen ianea 146 Using the unit as a web camera 149 Starting HD Writer VE 2 0 cisi ccc sceeesceeseeseeseesnseuseeseeeenseneeae 151 Reading the operating instructions of the software SO PNCANONS onsa a eE EEA ai 151 If using Ma snesussnounsusnusnnonussusuununsnunnunnunnunnonunsusnunnnsnnannassus nns sunnan 152 Uploading files to a web service 154 Using the Eye Fi transfer feature cccccccsssseceseessesesseeseesees 157 Others LCD Display Indications ccecceceeceeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeee 160 E E E THOUDICSHOOUNG iii ccissscccsiscsederstsccccenscucscnsiseandceuzesscsansessisseseadvaantsens Cautions for use About copyright Recording modes approximate recordable time 0e1e 182 Approximate number of recordable pictures ccceseeees 184 Preparation Important About the Waterproof Performance of this unit HX WA2 Waterproof Performance This unit s waterproof rating complies with the IPX8 rating Provided the care and maintenance guidelin
7. Check that the plug portion of the AC adaptor is not loose or misaligned 165 Problem Check points This unit is turned off automatically To prevent battery consumption due to forgetting to turn the unit off etc the economy mode function works to send the unit into sleep mode if the unit has been on for approximately 5 minutes default setting without an operation being performed When the unit is in sleep mode you can turn on the unit by pressing any of the buttons on the unit If the unit turns off when you turn off the power to the TV using the TV remote control the VIERA Link is at work If you are not using the VIERA Link set VIERA Link to OFF gt 127 This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on This unit does not operate normally Remove the battery or AC adaptor wait about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor Then about 1 minute later turn on the unit again Conducting the above operation while the media is being accessed may damage the data on the media If normal operation is still not restored detach the power connected and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from A blinking high temperature warning icon MA is shown and the unit does not turn on The battery temperature or unit internal temperature excluding battery rises Wait for the temperature to drop before using the unit again 166 Probl
8. 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 volume 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 80 Advanced Recording Recording functions of menus e Set to Recording mode gt 41 Select the menu gt 62 MENU H H H or H desired setting RECORDING MENU 1 REC MODE You can switch between motion picture recording and audio recording and switch the image quality of the motion picture to record IMENU H REC MODE gt desired setting Records with 1920x 1080 pixels 60i Records with 1920x 1080 pixels 30p Records with 1280x720 pixels 60p Records with 1280x720 pixels 30p Records with 960x540 pixels 30p Records with 640x480 pixels 30p Records audio VOICE RECORD a 7 fal Fe Ge fF Ff fa ES Ee Ee EE ee E E G be Ee Ss oO kzi 5 5S 2 is a format suitable for Mac iMovie 11 It is recommended when using a Mac e Recordable time using the battery gt 29 This function s default setting is mode e Please refer to page 182 about approximate recordable time e When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly or when a fast moving subject is recorded particularly when recording in mode
9. When recording with a tripod we recommend that you set the Image stabiliser off SCENE MODE will be setto OFF when the E 1 S PICTURE is set to iy ON while the SCENE MODE gt 82 is set to 42 HDR Backlight Comp e Stabilisation may not be possible under strong shaking conditions When SCENE MODE is set to 3 FIREWORKS a2 NIGHT SCENERY S NIGHT PORTRAIT or o LOW LIGHT the Image stabiliser may be less effective e The screen may shake when using optical zoom or during the auto focus operation but this does not indicate a fault 74 Advanced Recording 0 Burst recording 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 e Set to Recording mode gt 41 1 Select the menu MENU BURST desired setting INE 14M BURST Records approximately 1 still picture every 1 second The unit records as you hold down the O button ending the recording when the maximum number pictures in the burst are reached 3m 3M BURST Records approximately 10 still pictures every 1 second The unit records as you hold down the O button ending the recording when the maximum number pictures in the burst are reached Inel 14M REVERSE BURST Records approximately 1 still picture every 1 second The unit records as you hold down the button On release of the O button it stores the maxim
10. gt 41 1 Select the menu MENU B DELETE 117 2 Using the SET button select DELETE SELECTED DELETE ALL or DELETE FOLDER and press the SET button fm DELETE t A DELETE SELECTED Y A DELETE ALL 3 4 DELETE FOLDER mS SENTER o E Deleting selected files 3 When DELETE SELECTED is selected in Step 2 Select the file to delete using the SET button and press the SET button J will appear on the selected file To cancel press the SET button again e You can continue selecting up to maximum of 100 files 4 Press the button or the recording start stop button e A delete confirmation screen appears 5 Select YES using the SET button and press the SET button The selected files are deleted E Deleting all files 3 gt When DELETE ALL is selected in Step 2 Select DELETE using the SET button and press the SET button e A delete confirmation screen appears 4 Select YES using the SET button and press the SET button e All the files will be deleted 118 E Deleting a folder 3 gt When DELETE FOLDER is selected in Step 2 Select the folder to delete using the SET button and press the SET button e A delete confirmation screen appears 4 Select YES using the SET button and press the SET button e A further confirmation screen appears Select YES and press the SET button to delete the folder Files which cannot be played back
11. 13 1 Rinse with water with the rear door closed e After use at the seaside or underwater soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less 2 Drain water by holding this unit upside down and shaking it lightly a few times e After using this unit at the seaside or underwater or after washing it water will remain at the speaker site of this unit for a while and it may cause lower sound or sound distortion e Fasten the strap firmly to prevent this unit from dropping 14 3 Wipe off water drops on this unit with a dry soft cloth and dry this unit in a shaded area which is well ventilated e Dry this unit by standing it on a dry cloth e Do not dry this unit with hot air from dryer or similar It will deteriorate the waterproof performance or cause failure due to deformation e Do not use chemicals such as benzine thinner alcohol or cleanser or soap or detergents 4 Confirm that there are no water droplets open the rear door and wipe off any water droplets or sand left inside using a soft dry cloth e Water droplets may adhere to the card when the rear door is opened without thoroughly drying Also water may accumulate in the gap around the card compartment the battery compartment or the terminal connector Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft dry cloth The water droplets may seep into this unit when the rear door is closed while it is still wet causing condensation
12. 37 Preparation Turning the unit on off Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit The LCD monitor turns on Hx wa2 EXDC2 To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the LCD monitor goes off e Pressing the power button for a short time sends the unit into sleep mode gt 39 About standby mode When the LCD monitor is closed while the unit is on the unit enters standby mode which consumes very little power In standby mode opening the LCD monitor turns on the unit making the unit ready for recording immediately Use standby mode when you stop using the unit but intend to use it again after a short time 38 E Standby mode E To turn on the unit e The unit does not go into standby mode when you close the LCD monitor during motion picture recording or audio recording e f you open the LCD monitor when in standby mode the unit enters recording mode In the following cases opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the unit Press the power button to turn on the unit When the unit is originally purchased When you have turned off the unit using the power button About economy function To prevent battery consumption due to forgetting to turn the unit off etc the economy mode function works to send the unit into sleep mode if the unit has been on for approximately 5 minutes default setting without an operation being performed The LCD mo
13. 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 half point black strip will be recorded in the area that was not recorded when the recording is terminated before reaching the set angle 79 Advanced Recording Recording underwate The unit can record underwater at depths of down to 3 m for periods within 60 minutes Before recording underwater be sure to read Important About the Waterproof Performance of this unit HX WA2 page 8 to 16 and to use the camera correctly Incorrect use may result water entering the unit and malfunction Record with colour balance and audio that are suitable for recording underwater When recording underwater set SCENE MODE to 4 UNDER WATER The colour balance and audio recording will be suitable for recording underwater gt 82 e Set to Recording mode gt 41 Select the menu gt 62 MENU H gt SCENE MODE gt lt 3 UNDER WATER e When SCENE MODE is set to 44 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 e After use underwater wash the unit in fresh water and dry well gt 13
14. using the SET button Q Zooming out from the zoomed still picture Operate the zoom button EAMA or zoom lever HX DC2 to S25 side to zoom out Press the SET button to restore the normal display 100 screen E Saving the zoomed still picture Press the button while zoomed in e The rotation information is retained for the 4 3 and 16 9 rotated still pictures The rotation information is not retained for the panorama still picture but rotated still picture is saved In the case of still pictures recorded using face detection the face detection data is not retained e The date and time of the recording of the original still picture are stored as the date and time of any picture stored after zooming 106 Advanced Playback Various playback functions Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show Set to Playback mode gt 41 MENU BH SLIDESHOW gt desired setting 1 Select the item to set using the SET button and press the SET button MODE Select the type ALL VIDEO PICTURE of the file to play back SLIDES INTERVAL Select the display interval for still picture playback EFFECT SETUP Select the effects for still picture playback MUSIC SELECT Select the music for still picture playback START Start the slide show These settings are only available when ALL or PICTURE has been selected in MODE 2 On selecting MODE
15. 33 Others Troubleshooting E It is not a malfunction in following cases Object seems to be Object seems to be warped slightly when the warped object moves across the image very fast but this is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor This is not a malfunction 164 White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture e If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air This is not a malfunction A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture Why does the displayed image contain some red blue and green dots or why are black spots visible Condition due to the LCD monitor characteristics Not a malfunction Spots only appear in the LCD monitor and will not be recorded with the images Problem Check points This unit cannot be turned on This unit does not stay on long enough Battery runs down quickly Recharge the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor gt 27 In cold places the battery using time becomes shorter t is possible to insert the battery incorrectly so please pay particular attention when inserting that it is correctly oriented The battery does not charge The battery does not stop charging
16. AutoPlay screen is not displayed automatically select Start Computer or double click on Computer on the desktop and then double click Panasonic 2 Click Yes e Operate following the instruction on the screen Select PAL Area when the country or region of your residency is not displayed in the selection screen for the country or region The PC must be rebooted for the application to work E Uninstalling HD Writer VE 2 0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require 1 Select Start gt Control Panel Uninstall a program 2 Select HD Writer VE 2 0 then click Uninstall e Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on screen instructions e After uninstalling the software be sure to reboot the PC 144 With a PC Connecting to a PC e Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed e Remove the supplied CD ROM from your PC HX WA2 GEM we A we USB cable supplied Insert the plugs as far as they will go 1 Turn on the unit Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery e This function is available in all modes 2 Connect this unit to a PC e The USB function selection screen will appear 3 Select the desired connection mode using the SET button and press the SET button CARD READER The unit works as an external drive for the PC Card reader mode gt 1
17. e Do not leave the battery ies in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed e For charging by connecting to another device refer to page 148 e f the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate refer to page 177 28 Charging and recording time E Charging Recording time Temperature 25 C humidity 6 0 RH When using AC adaptor Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging Recording continuous recordable Voltage Capacity time mode K ELG z nis time minimum time 1080 601 1h5 min 40 min 1080 300 1h 15 min 40 min Supplied battery 720 600 1h 10 min 40 min VW VBX090 2h A optional 30 min 720 30 1 h 20 min 45 min 3 7 V 880 mAh 480 300 1 h 50 min 50 min iFrame 1h 25 min 45 min e 1h 55 min Battery model Maximum Actual recordable time number Charging Recording continuous Voltage Capacity time mode IC ELIG minimum time 3 7 V 700 mAh 1h 25 min 45 min 1h5min 40 min O 1 h 30 min 50 min 30 min 55 min 35 min Supplied battery 50 min 30 min e 2h 1h5 min 35 min iFrame e These times are approximations 29 The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high low temperature e The actual recordable time
18. BALANCE Fixed to AWB 3 FIREWORKS PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOUR MODE Fixed to WNN FOCUS Fixed to 2a FLASH Fixed to ISO Fixed to AUTO FACE CHASER Fixed to OFF EXP COMPENSATION Fixed to 0 WHITE BALANCE Fixed to ANB J4 LANDSCAPE PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOUR MODE Fixed to FR FOCUS Fixed to 2 FACE CHASER Fixed to OFF 84 Setting Limitations 12 NIGHT SCENERY PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOUR MODE Fixed to NN FOCUS Fixed to 2a FLASH Fixed to FACE CHASER Fixed to OFF amp NIGHT PORTRAIT PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOUR MODE Fixed to W FOCUS Fixed to 2a 38 HDR Backlight Comp BURST Fixed to OFF PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOUR MODE Fixed to N FOCUS Fixed to 2 FLASH Fixed to E I S PICTURE Fixed to WW METERING MODE Fixed to FH ISO Fixed to AUTO UNDER WATER PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOUR MODE Fixed to NN FOCUS Fixed to 2a A LOW LIGHT PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOUR MODE Fixed to N FOCUS Fixed to 2a FLASH Fixed to ISO Fixed to AUTO BURST Please refer to page 75 PANORAMA Please refer to page 77 85 FLASH MENU FLASH desired setting Please see below HX DC2 FLASH RECORDING MENU 2 FLASH When th
19. During stop panorama still picture the playback during pause scrolls from left to right Scrol When playing back a vertical playback w panorama still picture the playback scrolls from down to up e Pressing the SET button again to pause the scroll playback 103 Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture The picture size of the still picture to be created will differ depending on the recording mode of the recorded motion picture 1 Pause at the location to be saved as a still picture during the playback e You may find it convenient to use slow motion playback and frame by frame playback here 2 Press the button fully 3 Select the aspect ratio of the still picture to be saved and press the SET button Aspect ratio Recording mode Picture size wo Ee 1920x1080 16 9 720 600 Ff 720 200 1280x720 iframe 960x540 oosa PT 106020 1920x1440 1a 720600 PY 720 300 1280x960 f iFrame 960x720 4800p 640x480 White bands will be recorded at the top and bottom of still pictures e Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture e Quality will be different from the normal still picture e When creating a still picture from a recorded motion picture in recording mode 16 9 cannot be selected e The still picture is saved with a new image number 10
20. Face detection is disabled when using burst recording or panorama still picture recording When FOCUS 101 is set to MF MANUAL Auto focus is disabled When it is set to ISO 91 or EXP COMPENSATION 96 the brightness is not adjusted E I S VIDEO Please refer to page 74 E I S PICTURE Please refer to page 74 SHORTCUTS This setting registers the functions shortcut functions performed when the SET button is tipped up down left and right with the recording screen displayed MENU H SHORTCUTS 1 Select the destination up down left or right on the SET button for the function using the SET button and press the SET button OIDIOIO Functions are registered individually to up down left and right of the SET button RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Regular functions are automatically registered SHORTCUTS gt OFF D OFF gt OFF D OFF mS SENTER 93 2 Select the function to register using the SET button and press the SET button AF L AF LOCK Locks the focus 95 AE L AE LOCK Locks the exposure gt 95 a4 FOCUS Sets the focus gt 101 Can be registered to and only amp FLASH Sets the flash operation gt 86 EXP COMPENSATION Corrects the exposure gt 96 SO ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity gt 91 SELF TIMER Sets the self timer gt 87 f 4 PHOTO VIEW S
21. JPEG Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back e This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit Audio compatibility e The unit conforms to the AAC file standard e This unit may degrade or not play back audio recorded or created on other products and other products may degrade or not play back audio recorded on this unit 61 Basic Using the menu screen HX WA2 HX DC2 3 Select tab or option tab using the SET button and press down the right side of the SET button or press the SET button RECORDING MENU 1 d REC MUDE r PI PICTURE SIZE ol INTELLIGENT AUTO a SCENE MODE b BURST be FANURAMA 4 Select from menu items using the SET button and tilt the SET button to the right or press the SET button RECORDING MENU 1 5 Select the setting content using the SET button and press the SET button to set REC MODE 209 1920x1080 60i esl 1280x720 60p 1280x720 30p 960x540 30p 640x480 30p SENTER E About applicable mode indicator In the recording menu the recording mode that reflects the currently displayed setting is displayed REC MODE vea oO 1920x1080 60i s 1280x720 60p AE 1280x720 30p 960x540 30p EE 640x480 30p m9 ENTER Applicable mode indicator 6 3 Setting is applied to still picture and moti
22. approx 4 second intervals until charging is completed depending on the conditions of use Flashing with approx 0 5 second period off for approx 0 25 second on for approx 0 25 second 177 e The battery is not charged Remove the battery from the unit and try charging again Check that the terminals of the unit or battery are not dirty or covered with a foreign object and connect the battery correctly once again If a foreign object or dirt is present turn off the unit before removing The battery or environment is at an extremely high or low temperature Wait until the temperature has returned to an appropriate level and try charging again If you are still unable to charge there may be a fault in the unit battery or AC adaptor Off Charging has finished e f the status indicator stays off despite the charging being unfinished there may be a fault in the unit battery or AC adaptor Refer to page 176 for details on the battery About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card note that e Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card It is recommended that the SD card is physically destroyed or the SD card is ee physically formatted using this unit when disposing of or giving away the SD card YES SS m9 ENTER To perform a physical format connect the unit to the AC
23. automatically based on information from the connected TV If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is AUTO switch to the method 720p 1080i or 480p which enables the images to be displayed on your TV Please read the operating instructions for the TV TV format setting Set the format of the video signal output from the USB AV connector MENU RA TV OUTPUT TV SYSTEM gt NTSC or PAL NTSC Outputs NTSC video signals PAL Outputs PAL video signals 126 Advanced Playback Playback using VIERA Link What is the VIERA Link HDAVI Control e This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI micro cable optional HDMI mini cable optional for automatic linked operations Not all operations are possible e VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control specification Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver 5 VIERA Link Ver 5 is the newest Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link
24. be setto OFF when the WHITE BALANCE is set to other than AWB AUTO while the SCENE MODE 82 is set to Z BEACH 24 SUNSET or 3 FIREWORKS 100 Setting the focus and recording Set the focus in accordance with the distance to the subject 1 Select the menu MENU H FOCUS desired setting 2 Select the item to set using the SET button and press the SET button 2 AUTO The focus is set automatically MF MANUAL Adjusts the focus manually when it is difficult to achieve focus automatically MACRO Select when recording a subject from close range E Using manual focus 1 Select MF MANUAL and press the SET button e The bar for setting the focus appears 2 Tilt the SET button left or right to set the focus and press the SET button e Set the focus and return to the recording screen e When focus is set to MF MANUAL or MACRO the PANORAMA and SCENE MODE functions are set to OFF e Even with a setting of MF MANUAL or MACRO if you set the PANORAMA and SCENE MODE to a setting other than OFF the focus setting is set to 2 AUTO e When you set the focus to MACRO start with the zoom set to Wide W e f you register a shortcut function gt 93 to the SET button you can change the focus setting from the recording screen e In certain cases it may be difficult to achieve focus automatically 101 Advance
25. devices As of Nov 2011 e Set to Playback mode gt 41 1 Select the menu MENU TV OUTPUT VIERA Link ON e f you are not using VIERA Link set to OFF 2 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link o ELSU Connect with a HDMI micro cable Connect with a HDMI mini cable 127 HX DC2 r HDMI micro cable optional HDMI mini cable optional Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link e It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV e VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV Read the operating instructions of the TV for how to set etc Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable RP CHEU15 optional Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 optional 128 3 Operate with the remote control for the TV 1 2 1 Press the button up down left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back and then press the button in the centre to set it 2 Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV Operation icons Display operation icons
26. for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low at ski resorts or at high altitude etc or very high above 35 C inside a car under strong sunlight close to a heater on the beach etc Waterproof performance may be degraded e Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the rear door around the rubber seal or connecting terminals when the rear door is opened or closed in places with sand or dust etc This may result in the impairment of the waterproof performance if the rear door is closed with foreign objects adhered Be extremely careful since it may result in malfunction etc e If any foreign object has adhered to the inner side of the rear door remove with the lint free cloth e If any liquid such as water droplets has adhered to this unit or inner side of the rear door wipe off with a soft dry cloth Do not open or close the rear door near the water when underwater using wet hands or when this unit is wet It may cause water leakage E When inner side of the lens is fogged condensation It is not a malfunction or failure of this unit It may be caused by the environment in which this unit is used Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains fungus and unit malfunction What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged e Turn off the unit and open the rear door in a place with constant ambient temperature away from high temperatures humidity sand and dust The fog will disappear
27. for approximately 10 seconds then recording begins On the LCD monitor an indication of OOOO gt OOOGO gt 0000 OOOO OOOO appears to notify you of the recording timing e After the recording the self timer setting is cancelled To stop the timer midway through Press the O button or the recording start stop button Setting the self timer to 2 or 810 is a good way to prevent image shake when the O button is pressed while using a tripod etc e f you register a shortcut function gt 93 to the SET button you can change the self timer setting from the recording screen e If you set FOCUS gt 101 to 2 AUTO or MACRO when recording still pictures the unit will focus automatically immediately before recording 87 e With motion picture recording audio recording recording does not turn off automatically e f you perform any of the following cases the self timer will be cancelled If you turn the unit off If you change to the playback mode If you send unit into standby mode by closing the LCD monitor When it goes into sleep mode FOCUS Please refer to page 101 FOCUS MODE You can select the focusing method according to the position of the subject MENU FOCUS MODE desired setting uf 9 PT AUTOFOCUS The unit determines the focus automatically from 9 focus points in the recording range SPOT FOCUS The unit focuses on the
28. licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com 181 Others Recording modes approximate recordable time e SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording Recording mode Picture size BLUSE aU ba 72 0m 2b aA Le bt 4GB 20 min 30 min 30 min 50 min 2h20 min 16 GB 1h 50 min 2h 10 min 2 h 10 min 3 h 30 min 9 h 50 min 64 GB 7h 8 h 20 min 7 h 50 min 13 h 20 min 32h Built in Approx memory 64 MB SD card 15s 20s 20s 40s 2 min Favours image quality Favours recording time 1 High definition image quality 2 Conventional standard image quality 182 Recording mode iFrame ik amp 4GB 20 min 31h SD card 16 GB 1 h 20 min 128h 64 GB 5h 20 min 512 h so 3 Please use when playing back editing on a Mac e f recording for long periods prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for gt 29 The default setting is mode e Recording a quickly moving subject or recording a number of short scenes may shorten the recordable time e When the REC MODE is set to W amp VOICE RECORD the file is saved after approximately 5 hours of recording and the audio recording
29. manually 1 Select the menu MENU H WHITE BALANCE 2 Select the white balance using the SET button and press the SET button AWB AUTO The unit distinguishes the weather and lighting at the recording location and automatically adjusts the white balance Auto SUNNY Outdoors under a clear sky amp CLOUDY Outdoors under cloudy sky 6l INDOOR 1 Incandescent light video lights like in the studio etc INDOOR 2 Colour fluorescent lamps sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc WHITE SET e Mercury vapor lamps sodium lamps some fluorescent lights e Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels stage spotlights in theaters e Sunrise sunset etc e To return to auto setting select AWB AUTO 99 E To set the White Balance manually 1 Point the unit at a white subject that fills the screen 2 Select the WHITE SET and press the SET button e The LCD monitor display will go dark for a moment and then return to the recording menu When the 4 icon appears on the recording menu the white balance has been set When the brightness changes or the recording location changes and the colour balance is not longer correct check whether the white balance setting is suitable for the light source If you turn on the unit with the lens cap still fitted the auto white balance will not be set correctly Always remove the lens cap before turning on the unit e SCENE MODE will
30. mosaic type noise may appear at playback 81 PICTURE SIZE The higher the number of pixels the higher the clarity of the picture when printing MENU PICTURE SIZE desired setting Picture size Aspect ratio 14M 4352x3264 4 3 10M 3744x2808 4 3 5M 2560x1920 4 3 3M 2048x1536 4 3 0 3M 640x480 4 3 10m 4352x2448 16 9 78m 3744x2106 16 9 35m 2560x1440 16 9 2m 1920x1080 16 9 HX DC2 INTELLIGENT AUTO PHOTO Please refer to page 55 SCENE MODE PHOTO When you record images in different situations this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures MENU SCENE MODE gt desired setting OFF Cancel the setting 82 W SPORTS To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback PORTRAIT To make people stand out against the background SPOT LIGHT Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated B SNow Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations BEACH To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant amp SUNSET To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant 3 FIREWORKS To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully 4A LANDSCAPE For spatial scenery 42 NIGHT SCENERY To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully amp NIGHT PORTRAIT To capture a person and the backgro
31. nine nine niece cea RECORDING MENU B sccctscecceassevectelew eecdeoceeteatlicdneseearcreinet RECORDING MENU 4 eeceecceeeeeeeeeeeeereeeeeeneeeeeseaeeeneeneeeneeenee Manual recording White Balance Advanced Playback Playback Operations cscccsseecseeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseneeseeeeneeeee Playback using operation icon Creating still picture from motion picture ceceereeeeereeeee 104 Cutting out a section of a panorama still picture 105 Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback ZOOM Sosa ecules reed dete A Various playback functions Changing the playback settings and playing back the Slide SNOW 55 dssiccteos reese eeaeee ceancea ped seve tureecitensrsiasl Sinuise aie gasses eer Displaying file information Using the playback menu PLAYBACK MENU Vince ncaa catia celinadia easels PLAYBACK MENU 2 oct ncndiauraa iets thetic d Deleting scenes still pictures audio files 5 Protecting aifile sesten ne erie ceen cena Raetesdatedsseemsietsresees Watching Video Pictures on your TV ssssssssssssessesirsrsrsrnrenrinrnnrenrns Connecting with a HDMI micro cable HDMI mini cable 126 TV format Setting soins eee 126 Playback using VIERA Link 0 0 cise cc cece csesseseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeae 127 Copy Dubbing Copying from Built in Memory to SD Card cecseeeeeeeeeneees 131 Dubbing images onto other video deViCES ccceceeseneeeees 133
32. of the following operations is performed Setting playback mode If the SCENE MODE setting is changed If COLOUR MODE is set to HDR Paint If the ISO setting is changed If the WHITE BALANCE setting is changed If the EXP COMPENSATION setting is changed Turning off the unit Setting standby mode 95 E Exposure compensation If you register exposure compensation as a shortcut function gt 93 you can record with altered brightness e Register the shortcut function gt 93 1 Tilt the SET button in the direction to which you registered the exposure compensation The exposure compensation bar is displayed 2 Tilt the SET button to the left or right to correct the exposure 1 e The exposure compensation value is displayed to the left side of the exposure compensation bar The exposure compensation value can be corrected in the range 1 8 to 1 8 e The exposure compensation bar disappears when the SET button is pressed The exposure setting is cancelled if any of the following operations is performed Setting the pointer to 0 Setting playback mode Changing the SCENE MODE settings Turning off the unit Setting standby mode 96 PHOTO VIEW MENU H PHOTO VIEW gt desired setting Please see below HXDC2 PHOTO VIEW RECORDING MENU 4 PHOTO VIEW Selects th
33. on the second card will start from 0016 When the newly inserted card contains file numbers which are larger than the file numbers recorded before changing the cards The file number will be consecutive to the last file number recorded on the second card Example If you record files up to 0005 on a first card and then exchange the first card for a second card which already has files up to 0015 recorded on it the new file numbers on the second card will start from 0016 In the case of the built in memory when FILE NO CONT D is set to ON the file numbers can be given consecutive in the same way as when the card is used Eye Fi Please refer to page 157 70 Advanced Recording 0 Using the zoom Set to Recording mode 41 HX WA2 Zoom bar Zoom button Ga Zoom lever 4x DC2 T side Close up recording zoom in W side Wide angle recording zoom out j Zoom and digital zoom can be set in ZOOM MODE 73 E About the zoom bar x1 x7 5 e a Optical zoom i Zoom Digital zoom blue e During zoom operations the zoom bar is displayed e The magnification displayed at the left and right of the zoom bar is the minimum and maximum zoom magnification e When recording motion pictures at high levels of magnification we recommend fixing the unit to a tripod to prevent it moving 71 If you take your finger off the zoom lever during
34. or failure E Wiping moisture from the unit If there is moisture inside the rear door wipe every crevice completely clear of moisture This moisture is not due to exposure to water 15 Moisture here E About the water draining design This unit is designed so that water that entered the gaps around the zoom button etc drains out For this reason bubbles may appear when the unit is immersed in water but this is not a malfunction Draining water from the unit Drainage holes are found on the bottom of the unit Hold the unit vertically as shown to drain off the water When draining attach the hand strap to the unit and secure the hand strap to your wrist to prevent the unit from dropping Drainage holes 16 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts HX WA2 NI e It can open up to 90 rotate up to 180 towards the lens or 105 towards the opposite direction Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Power button gt 38 Status indicator 2 27 34 177 Open close lever SD CARD BATTERY gt 23 34 Lock lever LOCK lt gt 23 34 Menu button MENU lt 62 REC gt button REC gt 41 Intelligent auto button J gt 55 ONOuahwnd 17
35. refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting stopping recording turning the unit on off moving the zoom lever etc The batteries heat up after use or charging This is not a malfunction Battery capacity indication e The display changes as the battery capacity reduces w fi La Lg 4 red When the charge is low gt _ is displayed at the centre of the LCD monitor e Due to the characteristics of the battery it may not be possible to correctly display the charge remaining on the battery For instance at low temperatures the mm indicator may turn on earlier Because the status of the charge remaining indicator changes according to the ambient temperature conditions of use etc the indicator should be considered as an approximate guide 30 E Approximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures HX WA2 Number of recordable Approx 260 pictures pictures By CIPA standard Recording time Approx 130 min Playback time Approx 255 min HX DC2 Number of recordable Approx 210 pictures pictures By CIPA standard Recording time Approx 105 min Playback time Approx 210 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard e CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera amp Imaging Products Association e Use of supplied battery e Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card 2 GB 31 Preparation Recording
36. sizes shown above fan lane B Buz Burst recording gt 75 w Panorama recording gt 77 3000 Remaining number of still pictures gt 50 UW High temperature warning 9 40 SAKI Flash 86 s Ss Wi Camera shake warning gt 51 160 W DNS BA ae HE a eg Pra eS Scene Mode gt 82 only 0 1 61 16 Colour mode gt 90 ISO50 IS0100 IS0200 IS0400 IS0800 IS01600 ISO sensitivity 91 AUG AM OHORE OOB Intelligent Auto Mode gt 55 F3 5 Iris value gt 50 1 30 Shutter Speed gt 50 Wi Zoom Double range zoom gt 72 DIAS Eye Fi settings gt 159 e e Grey Audio recording icon Red Recording audio Focus mark 88 Spot metering target gt 89 161 ea CE A 720e 720500 Frame 48000 23 White wma Red Red 000 00 15 AF L AE L 10 02 L T OE aA 2a MFO aa Recording Mode 81 Motion picture recording icon Recording motion picture Recording motion picture gt 47 Recording audio gt 54 Recording time elapsed gt 47 54 Approximate remaining recordable time gt 47 54 AF Lock 95 AE Lock gt 95 Self timer Recording gt 87 Card recording possible status Built in memory recording possible status Image Stabiliser gt 74 Focus gt 101 Remaining battery power gt 30 E Playback indicat
37. the date and time have not been set or the built in clock battery has run down the screen display and recording day month year information will appear as follows Recording screen display Recording day month year information 01 01 2012 0 00 To charge the built in clock battery install a fully charged battery in the unit If you leave the battery for approximately 2 days the time settings will be stored for approximately 7 days The charging continues even when the unit is turned off Before using the unit under water and Maintenance after use in water are displayed when setting date and time for the first time after purchase Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance Press the MENU button to exit the message screen 43 Basic Before recording E Basic camera positioning Example 1 Example 2 Grip the unit with the forefinger of Grip the unit with the forefinger to your right hand above the lens and little finger of your right hand the middle finger to little finger surrounding the body surrounding the body e To avoid dropping the unit be sure to attach a handstrap e When recording make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object e When you are outdoors record pictures with the sunlight behind you If the subject is backlit it will become dark in the recording e Keep your arms near your body and separate your
38. to a card The unit can record motion pictures still pictures or audio to an SD card or built in memory To record to an SD card read the following This unit an SDXC compatible device is compatible with SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards When using an SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card with other equipment check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards Cards that you can use with this unit Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating for motion picture recording Card type Capacity SD Memory Card 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB SDHC Memory Card r ala GB 16 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB 64 GB SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard regarding continuous writing Check via the label on the card etc e g cLass Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs e_cam This website is in English only To use the Eye Fi transfer feature 157 an Eye Fi X2 series SD card is required Operation of SD Memory Cards with a capacity of 256 MB or less is not guaranteed 32 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 e The operation of Me
39. which has a 5 5 mm screw or larger it may damage this unit 22 Preparation Power supply E About batteries that you can use with this unit Gas The battery that can be used with this unit is VW VBX090 CHX DC2 The battery that can be used with this unit is VW VBX070 It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used Inserting removing the battery HX WA2 Press the power button to turn off the unit gt 38 1 Open the rear door e CARD BATTERY Unlock the LOCK lever Slide the open close lever Open the rear door 23 2 To insert the battery pack Confirm the orientation of the terminal markings and insert the battery terminal markings Confirm that lever is locked on to the battery It is possible to mistakenly insert the battery upside down so be sure to check the orientation carefully To remove the battery p
40. you can save files recorded on a card to a PC or file sharing site via a wireless network e The functions of the Eye Fi card including wireless transmission are not guaranteed to work on this product In the case of a malfunction of the card please contact the card manufacturer e To use the Eye Fi transfer feature a broadband wireless LAN environment is required e To use the Eye Fi card permission from the national or regional government is required Do not use if you have not obtained permission If you are unsure as to whether use is permitted please check with the card manufacturer Install the software supplied with the Eye Fi card in advance on your PC and configure the Eye Fi settings For settings methods etc please read the card operating instructions or consult the card manufacturer Select the menu MENU RA Eye Fi gt TRANSFER ON e When TRANSFER is set to ON the transferrable files will be transferred automatically e To cancel the forwarding of a file turn off the unit or set TRANSFER to OFF e The setting at the time of purchase is OFF Every time the Eye Fi card is removed from the unit this setting is set to OFF e You can check the transfer of the file on the thumbnail screen 8 file display T File has been transferred T File waiting for transfer X File cannot be transferred 157 E Using direct mode The files can be transfer
41. you will be recognised by the PC To charge the charge the battery battery first safely disconnect the USB by connecting the cable and turn off the unit Then reconnect USB cable to a PC the USB cable When connected e After re inserting the SD card into the unit by the USB cable reconnect the supplied USB cable this unit is not Select another USB terminal on the PC detected by the e Check the operating environment gt 140 PC 152 e Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC and turning on this unit again 171 With a PC Problem Check points When the USB e To disconnect the USB cable safely double cable is click the icon in the task tray and follow disconnected an error message will appear on the PC the instructions on the screen Cannot see the PDF e You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or operating instructions for later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to read HD Writer VE 2 0 or the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer HD Writer Web Uploader VE 2 0 or HD Writer Web Uploader Problem Check points If the SD card is inserted in this unit it is not recognised e f the SD card is formatted on a PC it may not be recognised by this unit Use this unit to format SD cards gt 66 172 Others Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use This is not a malfunction Keep this unit as far
42. zoom operation the operation sound may be recorded When returning the zoom lever to the original position move it quietly The unit will focus from approximately 1 m or more when the zoom magnification is at its maximum When the zoom magnification is 1x this unit can focus on a subject approx 10 cm away from the lens When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode or FOCUS is set to MACRO you can record from as close as 1 cm with the zoom magnification at 1 times and from 80 cm with the zoom magnification at its maximum Double range zoom The enlarged size will be approximately double size double range zoom Press again to return to normal size Set to Recording mode gt 41 Press the zoom range button HX WA2 HX DC2 On the normal zoom recording screen the Wa icon is displayed On the double range zoom recording screen the TD icon is displayed e You cannot operate the zoom range button in the i Zoom Digital zoom region blue gt 71 e The image enlarged using the double range zoom can be recorded only as a motion picture Still pictures are recorded without being enlarged 72 Zoom mode Set the digital zoom and i Zoom Select the menu MENU ZOOM MODE gt desired setting DIGITAL ZOOM Digital zoom TA i ZOOM This zoom function allows you to maintain high definition picture quality OFF Optical zoom only The larger the
43. 13000 Built in Approx 5 10 memory 64 MB e The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit a PC etc 185 Panasonic Corporation Web site http panasonic net
44. 4 Cutting out a section of a panorama still picture You can cut out and save a section of a panorama still picture you have recorded 1 Display the panorama still picture 2 Press the SET button to start scroll playback of the panorama still picture 3 Press the SET button to pause at the section you wish to cut out 4 Press the button e The cut out still picture is saved with picture size of 1280x720 The date and time of the recording of the panorama still picture are stored as the date and time of the cut out picture e The cut out still picture is saved with a new image number 105 Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoom You can zoom in on still pictures during playback 1 Operate the zoom button EALA IR or zoom lever Hx0C2 to Q side e You can zoom in to a maximum of 68x w 6800 The maximum zoom magnification differs according to the size of the still picture The unit zooms in on the central portion of the image e If the still picture has been recorded using face detection gt 92 the unit zooms in on the detected face When you zoom in on a rotated still picture with a 4 3 or 16 9 aspect ratio the still picture before rotation is displayed With a panorama still picture the rotated picture is displayed gt 111 The more a picture is enlarged the more its quality deteriorates 2 Shift the position of the zoomed portion gt
45. 46 WEB CAMERA The unit works as a web camera Web camera mode gt 149 145 E To disconnect USB cable safely Select the CS icon in task tray displayed on the PC and then click Eject Panasonic Camcorder e Depending on your PC s settings this icon may not be displayed About the status indicator of the unit e While the unit is connected to a PC the status indicator lights up in green e While the unit is accessing the SD card or the built in memory the status indicator illuminates in red During access do not disconnect the USB cable or remove the battery e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables e When this unit is connected to a PC using a USB cable while the unit is turned on power is also supplied from the PC to this unit e When performing reading writing between a PC and an SD card be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card e When using an SDXC Memory Card check the following support site http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html Use as a card reader Connect the unit to a PC and set the unit to card reader mode gt 145 e The LCD monitor will turn off e The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer VE 2 0 is installed e This unit is automatically recognised as an external drive
46. CENE MODE 82 is set to LIGHT e f you register a shortcut function gt 93 to the SET button you can change the ISO sensitivity setting from the recording screen WHITE BALANCE Please refer to page 99 FACE CHASER The detected face is displayed in the frame MENU H FACE CHASER gt 32 ON E About prioritised face framing The prioritised face frame is displayed in yellow When the unit is set to Portrait mode in Intelligent Auto Mode the unit will focus on the prioritised face frame and adjust the brightness accordingly e The grey frames are for face detection only When you press the O button halfway while recording still pictures the unit focuses on the prioritised frame When focus is achieved the prioritised frame turns green A maximum of 15 frames are detected with the frames near the centre of the screen and large frames being prioritised e For still pictures with detected faces is displayed on the 1 file thumbnail display gt 60 e f the subject is small or dark on the LCD monitor the unit may not be able to detect it e SCENE MODE will be automatically set to OFF when the FACE CHASER is set to amp ON while the SCENE MODE gt 82 is set to 3 FIREWORKS 24 LANDSCAPE or 1 2 NIGHT SCENERY 92 e FOCUS MODE gt 88 is set to 7 9 PT AUTOFOCUS and METERING MODE 89 is set to H MULTI e
47. CORD 3 Start recording by pressing the recording start stop button 4 Press the recording start stop button again to stop recording 53 E About the screen display for audio recording Audio operation indicator gt 161 During audio recording Red When the remaining recordable time drops to approx 30 seconds or less flashes During audio recording Recording time elapsed Every time recording is stopped the indicator returns to 000 00 00 During audio recording standby Approximate remaining recordable time 000 00 15 e When the recording time exceeds approximately 5 hours the file is saved and the audio recording ends 54 Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record HX WA2 Press the button to switch to Intelligent Auto Mode e Please refer to page 99 for details about Manual Mode HX DC2 Select the menu gt 62 MENU H INTELLIGENT AUTO gt E ON MENU e Please refer to page 99 for details about Manual Mode 55 Mode Effect J 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 OK Spotlight Ve
48. Cancel operation icons E Other linked operations Turning the unit off If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power this unit also turns off Automatic input switching If you connect with a HDMI micro cable EAA or a HDMI mini cable CHX DC2 and then turn on this unit the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit s screen If the TV s power is in standby status it will turn on automatically if Set has been selected for the TV s Power on link setting Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV the input channel may not switch automatically In this case use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel 129 e If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with VIERA Link read the operating instructions for the devices Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV e Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard 130 Copy Dubbing Copying from Built in Memory to SD card Files recorded using the unit can be copied from the built in memory to an SD card inserted into the unit Copying 1 Set to Playback mode gt 41 Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery o
49. Panasonic Operating Instructions Dual Camera Model No H X WA2 HX DC2 Before use please read these instructions completely Hom S2 VIiEh Link VQT4F33 Information for Your Safety E 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 e AVCHD and MPEG2 motion pictures are different formats and are not therefore supported by the unit E 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 E 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 gt 135 e The status indicator gt 17 22 illuminates in red while the SD card or built in memory is being accessed initialization recording playback deleting etc Do not perform the following op
50. R MODE is set SCENE MODE 82 is cancelled e HDR Paint We recommend use of a tripod The flash is disabled BURST and PANORAMA are set to OFF E I S PICTURE is set to aw OFF METERING MODE is set to FH MULTI ISO is set to AUTO The field of view of the recorded still picture is smaller than the range visible on the recording screen 90 ISO MENU H ISO gt desired setting Please see below HX DC2 ISO RECORDING MENU 3 ISO Although with the default settings the ISO sensitivity is set automatically in accordance with the brightness of the subject the ISO sensitivity can be fixed IMENU H ISO desired setting AUTO ISO sensitivity is set automatically 50 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50 100 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100 200 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200 400 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 400 800 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 800 1600 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 1600 e The displayed ISO display value is the default output sensitivity e The higher the ISO sensitivity the greater the capability of the unit to record with fast shutter speeds and in dark environments However a higher sensitivity may also mean more noise in the recorded image and a more grainy image 91 e SCENE MODE will be set to OFF when the ISO is set to other than AUTO while the S
51. Select the type of file to play back using the SET button and press the SET button On selecting SLIDES INTERVAL Select an item using the SET button and press the SET button 107 SHORT approx 1 second NORMAL approx 5 seconds LONG approx 15 seconds On selecting EFFECT SETUP Select the desired effect using the SET button and press the SET button e EFFECT SETUP is disabled for the playback of panorama still pictures On selecting MUSIC SELECT Select the desired music using the SET button and press the SET button e When you are playing back scenes audio files the audio of the scenes audio files is played back without music 3 Select START using the SET button and press the SET button e Panorama still pictures are played back as follows Horizontal panorama still picture the playback scrolls from left to right Vertical panorama still picture playback scrolls from down to up To adjust the volume during a slideshow operate the volume button EAA or volume lever HX DC2 gt 60 e During playback the slideshow will stop if you perform any operation except operations on the volume button EAMA or volume lever XDE 108 Displaying file information You can display the information of files recorded with the unit e Set to Playback mode gt 41 1 Using the SET button select file for which to display information 2 Press and hold down the MENU button fo
52. a long time 173 When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit Sand or dust may damage the unit Care should be taken when inserting and removing a card HX DC2 Keep the unit away from sea water f sea water splashes onto the unit wipe off the water with a well wrung cloth Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth When carrying the unit do not drop or bump it e A strong impact can break the unit s casing causing it to malfunction Cleaning Before cleaning detach the battery or pull the AC adaptor from the AC outlet and then wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth e f the unit is very dirty dip a cloth in water and squeeze firmly and then wipe the unit with the damp cloth Next dry the unit with a dry cloth e Use of benzine paint thinner alcohol or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish Do not use these solvents e When using a chemical dust cloth follow the instructions that came with the cloth 174 Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses e This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use It was not intended for continuous use or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use In certain situations continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction Such use is strongly dis
53. ack Push the lever toward the direction of arrow and pull the battery straight out 3 Close the rear door Close the rear door Slide the open close lever Lock the LOCK lever Unlocked Locked state state SD CARD SD CARD Open close BATTERY BATTERY lever A gt eH a lt T gt e Lock securely to the points where the red portion of the open close lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible Lock lever HX DC2 e Press the power button to turn off the unit gt 38 1 Open the battery card cover Slide while pushing the battery card cover Open the battery card cover 25 2 Insert the battery taking care to match up the terminal markings terminal markings It is possible to mistakenly insert the battery upside down so be sure to check the orientation carefully e Securely close it until it clicks Removing the battery Press and hold down the power button to turn off the unit then pull up and remove the battery e Always check that the LCD monitor and status indicator lamp are off Keep the battery pack out of reach of children to prevent swallowing 26 Charging the battery When this unit is purchased the battery is not charged Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected The primary circuit is always live as long as the AC
54. adaptor insert the SD card select FORMAT DELETE DATA from the option menu 2 and follow the on screen instructions e The customer is responsible for the management of the data in the SD card 178 LCD monitor e When the LCD monitor gets dirty wipe it with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner In a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD monitor Wipe it with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner e When the unit has become very cold for example due to storage in a cold area its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the unit is turned on The normal brightness will be restored when the unit s internal temperature rises Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 230 000 dots The result is more than 99 99 effective dots with a mere 0 01 of the dots inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture 179 Others About copyright E Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted E Licenses e SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definit
55. adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet Important Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor and USB cable Do not use parts supplied with other equipment The AC adaptor and USB cable are for use with this unit only Do not use them with other equipment Similarly do not use AC adaptors and USB cables from other equipment with this unit The battery is charged while the unit is off or in the sleep mode gt 39 The battery cannot be charged while the unit is recording or playing back It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 C and 30 C The battery temperature should also be the same HX WA2 27 Status indicator AC adaptor To the AC outlet Insert the plugs as far as they will go 1 Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor Check that the plug portion of the AC adaptor is not loose or misaligned 2 Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet 3 Connect the USB cable to the unit e The status indicator flashes red with a period of approximately 2 seconds approximately 1 second on 1 second off and charging begins It will turn off when the charging is completed e Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one e We recommend using Panasonic batteries gt 29 e f you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product Do not heat or expose to flame
56. alance functions 1 The effective range of Automatic wok White Balance adjustment on this unit 8 000K 2 Blue sky 7 000K 3 gt 3 Cloudy sky rain 6000K 4 Sunlight soo IAE 5 White fluorescent lamp DT rood 6 Halogen light bulb 7 Incandescent light bulb Fok 6 Dell 8 Sunrise or sunset ea 9 Candlelight n If the Automatic White Balance is not 2000k 8 X functioning normally adjust the White Balance manually gt 99 9 8 Auto Focus The unit focuses automatically e Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode gt 101 Recording distant and close up objects at the same time Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects 57 Motion picture Still picture Audio playback 1 Press the REC button to change to playback mode 2 Select the file to play back using the SET button and press the SET button Thumbnail display The information for the file in the yellow frame is displayed e Tilt and hold the SET button up or down to display the next or previous page 58 3 Play back using the SET button Motion picture audio playback amp Playback Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the p
57. away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc e f you use this unit on top of or near a TV the pictures and or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation e Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound e Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound e f this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high voltage lines f you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables If you use optional accessories use the cords and the cables supplied with them Do not extend the cords and the cables Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit e f the unit is sprayed with such chemicals its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for
58. ck Press the REC button e Each press of the REC button changes the mode HX WA2 HX DC2 For recording motion pictures Recording Mode 9 46 49 53 still pictures and audio Playback Mode gt 58 102 For playing back motion pictures still pictures and audio 41 Preparation Setting date and time If the screen to set the date and time appears when you turn on the unit skip to step 2 and follow the steps to set the date and time 1 Select the menu 62 MENU RA CLOCK SET 2 Select an item DATE TIME DISP using the SET button and then tilt the SET button to the right or press the SET button CLOCK SET Boae 01 01 2012 TIME 00 00 DISP D M Y SAVE DATE AND TIME SENTER w 3 When DATE or TIME is selected Tilt the SET button to the left or right to select the desired item and then up and down to set the numerical values e g When DATE is selected CLOCK SET DATE D amp 12 2012 GENTER w e The year can be set between 2000 and 2039 42 When DISP is selected Select the year month day display method using the SET button CLOCK SET t gt Horey ENTER 4 Press the SET button 5 Select SAVE DATE AND TIME using the SET button and then press the SET button e To return to the recording screen or playback screen press the MENU button e At the time of purchase the CLOCK SET is not set e f
59. connected to a television the status indicator lights up in orange e While the unit is accessing the SD card or the built in memory the status indicator illuminates in red During access do not disconnect the HDMI micro cable ZAVA HDMI mini cable HX DC2 or remove the battery Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go e Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable RP CHEU15 optional Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 optional 2 Select the video input on the TV e Example Select the HDMI channel with an HDMI micro cable EAA HDMI mini cable HX DC2 Select the Video 2 channel with an AV cable The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV 123 e Check the input setting input switch and the audio input setting on the TV For more information please read the operating instructions for the TV 3 Play back from the unit The volume cannot be adjusted on the unit Please adjust the volume on the TV o GLa If the HDMI micro cable and AV cable are connected at the same time output will be prioritised in order of the HDMI micro cable AV cable HX DC2 If the HDMI mini cable and AV cable are connected at the same time output will be prioritised in order of the HDMI mini cable AV cable e About the video output The video output destination varies dep
60. couraged When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time When storing the unit in a cupboard it is recommended that you place a desiccant silica gel in with it When disposing of or giving away this unit note that e When the built in memory undergoes FORMAT the file management information is changed but not all of the data in the built in memory is deleted It may be possible to recover the data using commercially available data recovery software e When disposing of giving away the unit we recommend that you physically format the built in memory of the unit To perform a physical format connect the unit to the AC adaptor remove the card select FORMAT DELETE DATA from the option menu 2 and follow the on screen instructions e Please look after the data in your built in memory carefully Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged ENTER 175 About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium ion battery It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls In cold areas the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use At high temperatures the protection function may be triggered making it impossible to use the unit Be sure to detach the battery after use e f the battery is left at
61. d Playback Playback Operations Playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations refer to page 58 SET button Playback Operating steps display Playback operation Tilt the SET button to the right during playback for fast forward During playback tilt to the left for rewind Playback playback 4 e Each tip of the SET button changes the playback speed Maximum 15x normal speed e Tilt the SET button in the opposite direction during forward winding or rewinding to slow the winding speed e Press the SET button to restore normal playback 102 Playback operation SET button Playback IEW Operating steps Slow motion playback During Pause With the playback paused tilt and hold the SET button to the right for slow motion playback until release tilt and hold to the left for reverse slow motion playback e Press the SET button to restore normal playback gt i With playback paused tilt the SET Frame button to the right tilt to the left for by frame any gt m reverse frame by frame playback playback 0 e Reverse frame by frame playback The will be in 1 second interval MAD motion w 0 FE and N or pawei 0 5 second interval E advanced e Press the SET button to restore ong frame normal playback at a time Press the SET button during the display of the panorama still picture e When playing back a horizontal
62. d under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light etc but this is not a malfunction Record in Intelligent Auto Mode Problem Playback Check points Files cannot be played back e Any files where the thumbnails display are displayed as cannot be played back Files cannot be deleted e Release the protect setting When using the Eye Fi card the protect setting is simultaneously set for files for which selected transfer is set gt 120 158 e Any files where the thumbnails are displayed as f cannot be deleted If the files are unnecessary format the media to erase the data gt 66 Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media is erased and cannot be recovered Back up important data ona PC disc etc 169 Problem Playback Check points Editing such as rotation of the files is not possible Release the protect setting When using the Eye Fi card the protect setting is simultaneously set for files for which selected transfer is set gt 120 158 During playback there is no sound e Adjust the play volume in this unit gt 60 Problem With other products Check points Video or audio is not output even though it is connected to TV correctly The images are squeezed horizontally Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that ma
63. ded to the SD card if one is inserted If no SD card is inserted the motion pictures are recorded to the built in memory Hx wa2 EXDC2 Open the LCD monitor 2 Press the recording start stop button to start recording C000 00 00 When you begin recording appears 3 Press the recording start stop button again to pause recording 46 E About the screen indications in the motion picture recording 108030 Recording mode Motion picture operation indicator gt 162 During motion picture recording Red When the remaining recordable time drops to approx 30 seconds or less flashes During recording Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into recording pause the 000 00 15 counter display will be reset to 000 00 00 During recording standby Approximate remaining recordable time 47 e The images recorded between pressing the recording start stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene e f the file size exceeds 4 GB during recording the unit saves the file and saves the continuation in a new file A new file is created automatically every 4 GB gt 183 e While recording is in progress the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed e Please refer to page 182 for details about approximate recordable time About the compatibility of the recorded motion picture
64. digital zoom magnification the more the image quality is degraded e With still picture recording i Zoom is disabled E About the maximum zoom magnification The maximum zoom magnification differs according to the mode and settings of the unit T Tele Image stabiliser Double w Zoom mode setting for range A 7 motion zoom Wide DIGITAL pictures OFF i ZOOM ZOOM 1x 6x 7 5x 60x OFF ON Motion amp 2x 12x 15x 120x picture recording active Wp 1x 5x 6x 50x MODE amp 2x 10x 12x 100x Still picture 1x 5x 5x 50x recording 73 Advanced Recording Image stabiliser Use the Image stabiliser to reduce the effects of shake during recording Set to Recording mode gt 41 H Image stabiliser for motion pictures Select the menu MENU E I S VIDEO desired setting by ACTIVE MODE This setting gives more stabilisation and is suitable for recording when moving es ON This setting is suitable for recording in a stable state such as scenery edly OFF Cancel the setting When ACTIVE MODE is set the field of view will differ from normal recording Video view in normal recording Video view in KW ACTIVE MODE H Image stabiliser for still pictures Select the menu MENU H gt E I S PICTURE gt ei ON e During zoom operation image stabiliser does not work
65. e O button is pressed the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded Use the built in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places MENU FLASH gt desired setting 4A AUTO The unit determines the brightness of the subject and emits a flash if necessary 4 ON The unit emits a flash irrespective of the brightness of the subject OFF Cancel the setting e When FLASH is set to 4A AUTO or 4 ON BURST and PANORAMA are set to OFF e SCENE MODE will be set to OFF when the FLASH is set to 4A AUTO or ON while the SCENE MODE 82 is set to Comp or amp LOW LIGHT e f you register a shortcut function gt 93 to the SET button you can change the flash setting from the recording screen 86 SELF TIMER The timer can be used to record images or audio MENU SELF TIMER desired setting XV OFF Cancel the setting 2 2sec Records after 2 seconds 10 10sec Records after 10 seconds When amp 2 2sec is selected When you press the O button or the recording start stop button the status indicator flashes red for approximately 2 seconds then recording begins On the LCD monitor an indication of OOOO OOOO appears to notify you of the recording timing When amp 10 10sec is selected When you press the O button or the recording start stop button the status indicator flashes red
66. e desired field of view photo view or video view for the recording standby screen display When photo view is selected a frame to show the field of view during video recording appears MENU H PHOTO VIEW desired setting EZI ON Photo view ASJ OFF Video view Video recording area e f you register a shortcut function gt 93 to the SET button you can change the photo view setting from the recording screen ZOOM MODE Please refer to page 73 97 WIND CUT This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built in microphones MENU Fl WIND CUT 38 ON e This function s default setting is 3 ONJ e You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions AUTO REVIEW Sets the period for which the recorded image appears on the LCD monitor after the O button is pressed MENU AUTO REVIEW desired setting amp h 1sec Still pictures are displayed for approximately 1 second after being recorded Yp 2sec Still pictures are displayed for approximately 2 seconds after being recorded SX OFF Still pictures are not displayed after being recorded 98 Advanced Recording 0 Manual recording White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions If so you can adjust the White Balance
67. e display In Eye Fi TRANSFER is set to ON e Transferring in direct mode In Eye Fi TRANSFER is set to ON S In Eye Fi TRANSFER is set to OFF zj When using the Eye Fi card please be sure to unlock the write protect switch gt 33 e Files cannot be transferred during motion picture recording or audio recording Before deleting the files please confirm they have been transferred to your PC and uploaded to the sharing site e Do not use the Eye Fi card in locations where the use of wireless devices is forbidden such as inside aircraft etc Depending on network conditions the transfer may take some time Also if network conditions deteriorate the transfer may be suspended Files over 2 GB in size cannot be transferred Such files should first be split to reduce the file size gt 113 159 Others LCD Display Indications E Recording indications 14M eS o a oo NaS i007 Swi xe AF L B090 O M BS ci ail Io Wp m Q 0 White Still picture recording icon Red Recording still picture eal During burst recording gt 75 14m VOM 5m3 m VOSMAN Number of recording pixels for still pictures gt 82 104 In Playback Mode the picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the
68. e software applications read the PDF operating instructions of the software Reading the operating instructions of the software applications e You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions Select Start All Programs Panasonic gt HD Writer VE 2 0 Operating Instructions 151 With a PC e HD Writer VE 2 0 is not available for Mac e jMovie 11 supported For details about iMovie 11 please contact Apple Inc E Operating environment PC Mac Os Mac OS X 10 7 2 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or better RAM 2 GB or more Interface USB port Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device requirements e Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled some PCs cannot be used e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS Supplied CD ROM is available for Windows only E Copying still pictures on PC 1 Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable e The USB function selection screen will appear 2 Select CARD READER using the SET button on the unit and press the SET button e The LCD monitor will turn off e This unit is automatically recognised as an external drive of Mac e f you select anything other than CARD READER remove and then reconnect the USB cable 3 Double click on the CAM_SD or CAM_MEM displayed o
69. em Check points ERROR Check each of the following items OCCURRED Remove the SD card from the device and PLEASE TURN reinsert UNIT OFF THEN Remove the battery and then put it in TURN ON AGAIN again is displayed Change the SD card and check f a message is still displayed after checking the above detach the power connected and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from Problem Check points The battery e DISPLAY is OFF gt 65 capacity indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown Status indicator Problem Check points The status During battery charging the status indicator indicator is flashes red with a period of approximately flashing red 2 seconds approximately 1 second on 1 second off When charging ends the status indicator turns off This is not a fault 167 warning icon May is displayed and recording is not possible Problem Check points The high The battery temperature or unit internal temperature temperature excluding battery rises Wait for the temperature to drop before using the unit again When recording still pictures the angle of view of the image displayed on the LCD monitor changes The field of view of the image displayed on the LCD monitor differs for motion picture recording and still picture recording At time of purchase the recording standby screen shows video view Pres
70. ending on the status of the unit TV Recording mode Connection Video output SYSTEM Playback cable destination gt 126 a Recording mode LCD monitor NTSC a O fth it AV cable 0e u PAL O supplied NTSC O TV O PAL DME LCD monitor NTSC O micro cable of the unit PAL optional aika HDMI mini TV O O cable PAL optional QO Output No output 124 E To watch images on a regular TV 4 3 or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly Check the TV setting MENU RA TV OUTPUT gt TV ASPECT gt 4 3 Example of images with a 16 9 aspect ratio on a regular TV 4 3 TV ASPECT setting 16 9 4 3 f a wide screen TV is connected adjust the aspect setting on the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures http panasonic net For details on how to play back please read the operating instructions for the TV 125 Connecting with a HDMI micro cable HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output MENU RA TV OUTPUT gt HDMI gt AUTOJ 720p 1080i 480p e AUTO determines the output resolution
71. ends With other recording mode setting the unit saves the file and saves the continuation in a new file when the file size exceeds 4 GB during recording A new file is created automatically every 4 GB The recording state is continued until the unit enters the paused state e Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied onto one DVD disc 4 7 GB 183 Others Approximate number of recordable pictures e SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures F F 14M HOM 15M FIMO EO 4352x3264 3744x2808 2560x1920 4GB 500 700 1400 SDcard 16GB 2100 2900 6000 64 GB 8500 11500 23000 Built in Approx memory 64 MB 5 9 25 3m 0 3 Picture size 2048x1536 640x480 4GB 2300 16500 SD card 16 GB 9000 67000 64 GB 36000 237000 Built in Approx memory 64 MB a9 230 184 Picture size 10m 7 8m 3 5m 2m 4352 x 2448 3744x2106 2560 x 1440 1920x1080 Aspect ratio 4GB 650 900 1900 3400 oF 16 GB 2800 3800 7500 13500 64 GB 11000 15000 31000 52000 Built in Approx memory 64 MB K 19 3p 50 CEJ 360 PANORAMA RSJ 180 PANORAMA Picture size 14400720 128014400 7200x720 1280x7200 Aspect ratio 800 4GB 400 oe 16 GB 1600 3300 card 64 GB 6500
72. erations when the indicator illuminates It may damage the built in memory or cause a malfunction in the unit Turn the unit off remove the battery Insert and remove the SD Card Insert and remove the USB cable Expose the unit to vibrations or shock e About disposing of or giving away this unit gt 175 E Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card e 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 e Refer to page 32 for more details on SD cards E For the purposes of these operating instructions e SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the SD card e Functions that can be used for motion picture recording motion picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions e Functions that can be used for still picture recording still picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions e Functions that can be used for audio recording audio playback are indicated by in these operating instructions e Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow for example 00 e File is used to mean scene still picture and audio file These operating instructions are designed for use with models and HX DC2 Pictures may be slightly different from the original The ill
73. es described in this document are strictly followed this unit can operate underwater to a depth not exceeding 3 m for a time not exceeding 60 minutes This does not guarantee no destruction no malfunction or waterproofing in all conditions This means that this unit can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic E Handling of this unit e Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or dropped etc If an impact to this unit occurs it should be inspected subject to a fee by a Panasonic s Service Centre to verify that the waterproofing is still effective The waterproof performance may be degraded due to the strong water pressure when this unit is used deeper than 3 m underwater When this unit is splashed with detergent soap hot spring bath additive sun oil sun screen chemical etc wipe it off immediately e Waterproof function of this unit is for sea water and fresh water only e Any malfunction caused by customer misuse or mishandling will not be covered by the warranty e The inside of this unit is not waterproof Water leakage will cause malfunction Supplied accessories such as battery pack etc are not waterproof excluding handstrap e Cards are not waterproof Do not handle with a wet hand Also do not insert wet card into this unit e Do not leave this unit
74. ets photo view gt 97 OFF Shortcut functions are not registered e To continue and register other functions repeat Steps 1 and 2 3 Press the MENU button SHORTCUTS e A confirmation screen for the shortcut settings appears 6 4 Press the MENU button to complete a the settings 5 Tilt the SET button in the direction in which you registered the function e Each tip of the SET button changes the registered function setting e To confirm the shortcut settings press the MENU button on the screen in Step 1 A confirmation screen appears 94 E AF lock If you register AF lock as a shortcut function 93 you can record with the focus locked Register the shortcut function gt 93 Tilt the SET button in the direction to which you registered AF lock e AF L will appear on the LCD monitor When FOCUS is set to MF MANUAL AF Lock is disabled The AF lock setting is cancelled if any of the following operations is performed Setting playback mode If SCENE MODE is set to 3 FIREWORKS If the FOCUS setting is changed Turning off the unit Setting standby mode E AE lock If you register AE lock as a shortcut function gt 93 you can record with the exposure locked Register the shortcut function gt 93 Tilt the SET button in the direction to which you registered AE lock e AE L will appear on the LCD monitor e The AE lock setting is cancelled if any
75. f the terminals are damaged Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit Do not throw old battery into fire e Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged the battery has worn out Please purchase a new battery About the AC adaptor e f the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low charging may take time or the battery may not be charged e If you use the AC adaptor near a radio radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC adaptor 1 m or more away from the radio e When using the AC adaptor it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e After use be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor If you leave this unit connected the AC adaptor will consume approximately 0 2 W of current e Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor clean About status indicator during charging When the status indicator is flashing at a particularly fast or slow rate the following should be considered Flashing with approx 4 second period off for approx 2 seconds on for approx 2 seconds e When the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the battery is too high or low It can be charged but it may take a few hours to complete the charging normally e It will flash in approx 2 second intervals when normal charging resumes Even in such cases it may start flashing in
76. g e Audio files cannot be split or spliced e To adjust the volume during a playback review operate the volume button EAMA or volume lever HX DC2 gt 60 When editing long motion pictures the processing will take longer due the time it takes to process large files When editing scenes on the unit make sure that the battery does not run out during the processing by using a battery with sufficient charge on it or the AC adaptor For editing long scenes we recommend using a PC HD Writer VE 2 0 t may not be possible to split short scenes The actual splitting point may differ slightly from the specified position COPY Please refer to page 131 UPLOAD SET Please refer to page 154 116 Advanced Playback Deleting scenes still pictures audio files When an SD card is inserted the files and folder on the SD card are deleted When not inserted the files and folders in the built in memory are deleted Deleted scenes still pictures audio files cannot be restored so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion Deleting displayed file e Set to Playback mode gt 41 Switch from thumbnail display to 1 file display gt 60 1 Select the file to delete using the SET button 2 Tilt the SET button up 3 Select DELETE using the SET button and press the SET button Deleting multiple files at once Set to Playback mode
77. h quality O 2 of HDMI terminal Video terminal e Always use the supplied AV cable e HDMI is the interface for digital devices If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound Turn down the volume before connecting 1 Connect this unit to a TV 121 HDMI micro cable optional Be sure to connect to the HDMI terminal AV cable supplied Picture quality High definition images when connecting to HDMI terminal Standard images when connecting to video terminal Cables Reference items HDMI micro cable Connecting with a HDMI micro cable optional HDMI mini cable gt 126 e Playback using VIERA Link gt 127 HX DC2 lL in D am co n o 2 AUDIO IN bd we voon 3 gt gt Q0 122 HDMI mini cable optional Be sure to connect to the HDMI terminal AV cable supplied Picture quality High definition images when connecting to HDMI terminal Standard images when connecting to video terminal Cables Reference items HDMI mini cable e Connecting with a HDMI micro cable optional HDMI mini cable gt 126 e Playback using VIERA Link gt 127 About the status indicator of the unit While the unit is
78. ied CD ROM Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer VE 2 0 PDF file for details on how to use it Scenes edited using the HD Writer VE 2 0 can be played back on the unit Note however that such scenes cannot be edited on the unit E Smart wizard The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with HD Writer VE 2 0 installed gt 145 Copy to PC You can copy motion still picture data to the HDD of PCs Copy to disc You can copy to disc in high definition picture quality or conventional standard picture quality MPEG2 format e Select the function you wish to use and follow the on screen instructions for easy copying 135 Important Notice support site be restored later e When using an SDXC Memory Card check the following http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html e When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed Do not format the disc since deleted data cannot Online sharing You can upload motion picture data on the Internet and share them with your family and friends Playing back on a PC Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality on a PC What can be done with the HD Writer VE 2 0 roe Copying data to a PC Copying to a Blu ray disc Motion e Motion pictures are converted to high defini
79. iles 68 PLAYBACK FOLDER When the SD card or built in memory contains multiple folders you can select a folder for playback Set to Playback mode gt 41 1 Select PLAYBACK FOLDER using the SET button and press the SET button 2 Select the folder to play back using the SET button and press the SET button e The thumbnail screen is displayed with the first file in the selected folder surrounded by a yellow frame Qa PLAYBACK FOLDER 100CDPFP f gt 101CDPFP E 102CDPFP m mS GENTER 3 Select the file to playback using the SET button and press the SET button FILE NO CONT D This function sets the file numbers when the card is exchanged or formatted ON File numbers are retained even when the card is exchanged or formatted OFF File numbers are reset to start from 0001 when the card is exchanged or formatted 69 When FILE NO CONT D is set to ON and there are files remaining on the newly inserted card the files subsequently recorded on the card will be numbered as described below When the newly inserted card contains file numbers which are smaller than the file numbers recorded before changing the cards The numbering continues from the file currently being recorded Example If you record files up to 0015 on a first card and then exchange the first card for a second card which already has files up to 0005 recorded on it the new file numbers
80. ill pictures recorded on this unit with a 16 9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing Check the printer or photo studio before printing e Please refer to page 184 for details about the number of recordable pictures 51 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 G 3 E 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 gt 81 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 Recording mode Picture size Aspect ratio 2m 1920x 1080 16 9 a N 0 9m 1280x720 16 9 Ey 0 3M 640x480 4 3 e Still pictures cannot be recorded during recording Burst recording is not possible e The Flash gt 86 and Image stabiliser for still picture gt 74 are disabled 52 Basic Recording audio e 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 1 Open the LCD monitor 2 Select the menu gt 62 MENU fa REC MODE gt VOICE RE
81. ing DELETE DATA please use the AC adaptor When using the battery DELETE DATA cannot be selected 66 Select DELETE DATA and perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed transferred gt 178 Select DELETE DATA and perform a physical formatting of the built in memory when this unit is to be disposed transferred gt 175 e Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card while formatting Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock Use this unit to format media Formatting built in memory is only available with this unit Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC The card may not be used on this unit 67 OPTION MENU 3 REC FOLDER Creates or selects a recording folder folder containing a recorded file SD card recording only e Insert the SD card Set to Recording mode gt 41 1 Select REC FOLDER using the SET button and press the SET button 2 When creating a folder Select CREATE NEW FOLDER using the SET button and press the SET button e The created folder is set as the recording folder When selecting a folder Select the folder number of the desired folder using the SET button and press the SET button Qh REC FOLDER CREATE NEW FOLDER f GENTER e You cannot select folders which have been created on other equipment or folders which already contain the maximum number of f
82. ing the battery before it goes into sleep mode 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min Sets the time for which the unit is in the playback mode using the battery before going into sleep mode 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min Sets the time for which the unit is in the recording playback mode using the AC adaptor before going into sleep mode 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min 60 min Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor of the unit 7 steps 65 OPTION MENU 2 LANGUAGE You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen TV OUTPUT TV SYSTEM Please refer to page 126 TV ASPECT Please refer to page 125 HDMI Please refer to page 126 VIERA Link Please refer to page 127 INITIAL SET Returns the menu to the settings at the time of purchase Settings for CLOCK SET LANGUAGE and the double range zoom will not be changed FORMAT Please be aware that if a medium is formatted then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored Back up important data on a PC disc etc gt 135 e To format the built in memory perform a format with the SD card removed FORMAT A logical format is performed on the SD card or built in memory DELETE DATA A physical format is performed on the SD card or built in memory Select FORMAT or DELETE DATA using the SET button and press the SET button e When select
83. ion precisely using frame by frame playback The pause position will be the starting position of the scene e f you wish the split scene to start from the beginning of the scene go to Step 4 Operations Play back With the unit paused tilt the SET button to the right for approximately 2 seconds to play back normally and to the left to play back in the reverse direction Pause During playback press the SET button Fast forward During playback you can change the playback rewind speed by tilting the SET button right or left Frame by frame With the unit paused tilt the SET button to the right to advance frame by frame and to the left to reverse frame by frame 4 Tilt the SET button up 5 Specify the end position for the scene e The screen for specifying the end position of the scene appears e Set the end position by performing the same operations as when setting the start position The portions displayed in green are saved e f you wish to splice a preceding section to a subsequent section tilt the SET button down Each downward tilt of the SET button changes the section to be deleted 6 Press the button or the recording start stop button 114 7 Select a saving method using the SET button and press the SET button SAVE AS NEW The split scene is saved as a new scene OVERWRITE The original scene is deleted and only the split scene is saved REVIEW CLIP The scene
84. ion Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries e HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation e IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U S Intel Pentium Celeron and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries e AMD Athlon is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc e iMovie iChat Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc e Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned 180 This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider
85. ions P A 00 00 30 000 00 30 15 12 2012 15 30 15 12 2012 100 0001 gt Display during playback gt 59 102 Playback Time Motion picture Playback Time Audio Recording date and time Recording date Folder file name Motion picture file Audio file 162 On Files for which selected transfer protect is set gt 120 158 ie Face detection gt 92 Bim Panorama still picture gt 77 BIBI Eye Fi transfer status gt 157 ES AH Files exceeding 4 GB in size gt 61 0000 Remaining battery power gt 30 T Files which cannot be played back E Confirmatory indications The built in battery is low gt 43 Time display R Non compatible SD card is used 163 Others Messages Major confirmation error messages to be indicated on the screen in text CHECK CARD This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit If this indication appears despite motion pictures still pictures and audio being recorded on the SD card the SD card may be in an unstable state Re insert the SD card and turn the unit off and on again CARD FULL Built in Memory full There is no space on the SD card or in built in memory Please delete unneeded files or use an SD card with space on it Card is protected The write protection switch on the SD card is in the LOCK position Please unlock the write protect switch gt
86. is played back in the split state ge E Scene splicing 1 Select the menu MENU 29 EDIT VIDEO gt SPLICE 2 Move the yellow frame over the scenes you wish to splice and press the SET button Scenes recorded using different recording aiim Ea modes cannot be spliced z i a au ee e The scenes you select for splicing are peel S assigned numbers Fal gy corto oon e You can continue selecting up to maximum Rae SUNLOCK of 9 scenes e The scenes are spliced in numerical order according to the assigned numbers e To cancel a selection press the SET button again 3 Press the button or the recording start stop button 4 Selecta saving method using the SET button and press the SET button 115 SAVE AS NEW The spliced scenes are saved as a new scene OVERWRITE The spliced scene is saved by writing over the file you initially selected REVIEW CLIP The scene resulting from the splicing is played back FE SPLICE f SAVE AS NEW oo ser A OVERWRITE Q REVIEW CLIP 4 gt mS ENTER e Do not turn off the unit during motion picture editing process If the unit is turned off there is a risk that the edited files and original files will be lost When editing ends the unit returns to thumbnail display e f the total size of the file exceeds 4 GB you cannot splice e f the original scene is protected you cannot overwrite it when savin
87. l picture Set to Recording mode 41 1 Select the menu MENU fel PANORAMA gt 3 360 PANORAMA or 180 PANORAMA e A white cross is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the button to start the recording e A red cross is displayed at the centre of the LCD monitor 3 Pan the unit horizontally or vertically The red cross will shift in the panning Example When direction Record in such a way that the panning horizontally 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 part way through Press the Qj button 77 E Recording technique Move the camera toward the direction of recording taking care not to shake Correct recording is not possible when the shake is too big i E About size of still pictures The sizes of panorama still pictures are as follows Picture size Panorama setting Horizontal Vertical panorama still panorama still picture picture 360 PANORAMA 14400720 1280x 14400 180 PANORAMA 7200x720 1280x7200 e During panorama still picture recording the zoom function is disabled f you record a motion picture with PANORAMA set to 360 PANORAMA or 180 PANORAMA zoom operations are available during recording but zoom will be automatically cancelled when you stop e The panorama still
88. l to which the unit is connected e See the operating instructions of the video device for details Insert the plugs as far as they will go e Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one AV cable supplied 1 Connect the unit to the recording equipment and begin playback on the unit e f the unit is connected to a video device using an AV cable the screen of the unit will not display images when in playback mode Check on the TV screen instead 2 Start recording on the connected device 133 e To stop recording dubbing stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the recorder e Even when DISPLAY is set to OFF the battery icon will be displayed if the battery runs low Be sure to use a battery which has been charged sufficiently e f the date and time display and function indication are not wanted cancel them before dubbing gt 65 If the dubbed images are played back on a wide screen TV the images may be stretched vertically In this case refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read the operating instructions of the wide screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16 9 134 With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer VE 2 0 You can copy the motion still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu ray discs DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer VE 2 0 the software installed in the suppl
89. layback and y shows the thumbnails Operation icon Ifthe operation icon disappears perform a SET button operation to display it Still picture playback Deletes still picture gt 117 Displays previous file Displays next file Stops playback and returns to thumbnail display 59 E Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom button EAIA or zoom lever CHX DC2 is operated to Q side or Ha side 21 files lt gt 8 files gt 1 file e f you operate the zoom button EAMA or zoom lever HX DC2 to the eS side from the oe 21 files display mode the unit goes to the a playback folder selection screen gt 69 e f you operate the zoom button EAMA or zoom lever HX DC2 to the Q side with a still picture in a single file display state the unit enters playback zoom 106 e When the SET button is tilted to the right left during single file display the next previous file is displayed e When following operations are performed 8 file display is restored If you turn the unit off If you change the recording mode If you display the menu screen E Speaker volume adjustment To adjust the speaker volume during motion picture or audio playback operate the volume button EAMA or volume lever HX DC2 during playback sl zal
90. legs for better balance e When performing zoom operations you can prevent the jitter associated with zoom operations by placing your other hand on the LCD monitor to stabilise the unit e Ensure that the lens and flash are not obstructed by your fingers or the handstrap Also ensure that your hand is not blocking the microphones on the LCD monitor E Basic motion picture recording e The unit should normally be held steady when recording e if you move the unit when recording do so slowly maintaining a constant speed The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to but overuse of zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch 44 E Recording yourself Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side e The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording E If the surface of the unit gets hot Due to the characteristics of the unit the outer surface may become warm during use but this does not indicate a malfunction e If the unit starts to feel uncomfortably hot during use you might temporarily discontinue use until it cools down or try holding it in your other hand for a while Please use a tripod or other support when using the unit for a long time 45 Basic Recording motion pictures s Before turning on the unit remove the lens cap Motion pictures are recor
91. lled 149 1 Connect the unit to a PC and set the unit to web camera mode gt 145 The LCD monitor will turn off e f you touch anything other than WEB CAMERA remove and then reconnect the USB cable 2 On the PC Start Windows Live Messenger or iChat e Check that the unit has been selected in the Windows Live Messenger or iChat settings e When disconnecting the USB cable from your PC please close Windows Live Messenger or iChat before disconnecting e After 12 hours the unit is automatically turned off In web camera mode the following functions are disabled DIGITAL ZOOM i ZOOM FACE CHASER E 1 S VIDEO and E I S PICTURE In web camera mode although the unit can record up to 30 frames per second this rate may drop due to network conditions and PC processing speed e Operation cannot be guaranteed on all devices having a USB terminal 150 With a PC Starting HD Writer VE 2 0 e To use the software log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account only for Windows 7 Windows Vista The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account On the PC Select Start All Programs Panasonic gt HD Writer VE 2 0 HD Writer VE Devices and Printers T Operating Instructions Default Programs Read this before starting I ae Help and Support Search programs and files Shut down e For details on how to use th
92. llow frame over the still picture you wish to rotate 111 2 Select the menu MENU BH ROTATE RIGHT or LEFT To rotate another still picture tilt the SET button left and right to select a still picture select RIGHT or LEFT and press the SET button 3 Press the MENU button to complete the settings e The still picture cannot be rotated if it has been protected Turn off the protection before the rotation operation gt 120 RESIZE You can reduce the size of the still picture and save as a new still picture 1 Select the still picture to resize using the thumbnail screen e Move the yellow frame over the still picture you wish to resize 2 Select the menu MENU J RESIZE gt desired setting Size of original image Resize setting Size after resizing Tau Tom 5M V3 2M 1600x1200 AN 0 3m 640x480 u 1920x1080 10m 78m 35m _ 2m 0 9m 1280x720 The resized still picture is saved with a new image number e Still picture with picture size of 0 3m and panorama still picture cannot be resized Cannot be selected when the size of the original image is 2m 112 PLAYBACK MENU 2 RED EYE CORRECT Colour corrects eyes which appear red in still pictures red eye phenomenon When SAVE AS NEW is set the still picture is saved with a new image n
93. mory cards exceeding 64 GB cannot be guaranteed When the write protect switch on SD card is locked no recording deletion or editing will be O 4 possible on the card e Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing 33 Inserting removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic or one previously used on other equipment for the first time on this unit format the SD card 66 When the SD card is formatted all of the recorded data is deleted Once the data is deleted it cannot be restored HX WA2 Caution Check that the status indicator has gone off 1 Open the rear door E amp A 0O wl gt Status indicator e When this unit is accessing the SD card or built in memory the status indicator lights up red Unlock the LOCK lever Slide the open close lever Open the rear door 34 2 Insert remove the SD card into from the card slot e Face the label side in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go e Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out 3 Close the rear door e CARD BATTERY gt or Close the rear door Slide the open close lever Lock the LOCK lever e Lock securely to the points where the red portion of the open close lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible 35 HX DC2 Caution Check that the s
94. n the desktop e Files are stored in 100CDPFP folder etc in the DCIM folder 152 4 Using a drag and drop operation move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC E To disconnect USB cable safely Drag CAM_SD or CAM_MEM disk icon to the Trash and then disconnect the USB cable e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables 153 With a PC 0 Uploading files to a web service When you connect the unit to a PC that is connected to the Internet you can easily upload files recorded on the SD card to YouTube or Facebook e Insert the SD card Set to Playback mode gt 41 1 Select the menu MENU B UPLOAD SET gt SELECT 2 Select the file to upload using the SET button and press the SET button 100 0001 5 0MB o a ENTER setUNLOCK e will appear on the selected file To cancel press the SET button again e You can continue selecting up to maximum of 20 files e Copy files recorded to the built in memory to the SD card before configuring the settings e On configuring the settings the upload tool built into the unit HD Writer Web Uploader is automatically copied to the SD card 3 Press the recording start stop button or the button e To cancel all selections press the MENU button select CANCEL ALL and press the SET but
95. naturally in about 2 hours with the rear door open when the temperature of this unit gets close to the ambient temperature Contact Panasonic s Service Centre if the fogging does not disappear Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when this unit is used in areas that undergo a significant change in temperature or in high humidity such as the following e When this unit is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach etc e When this unit is moved to a warm area from a cold area such as at a ski resort or at high altitude When the rear door is opened in a high humidity environment 9 Check before using underwater Do not open or close the rear door in places with sand and dust close to water or with wet hands Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks 1 Open the rear door SD CARD BATTERY Unlock the LOCK lever Slide the open close lever Open the rear door 2 Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the rear door e f there are any foreign objects such as lint hair sand etc on the surrounding area water will leak within a few seconds causing malfunction 3 Ifthere is foreign matter adhering to the unit use the supplied brush to remove it Be extremely careful to remove any sand etc that may adhere to the sides and corners of the rubber seal e Keep the b
96. nd any technical limitations in the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 2 Licensee shall not use copy distribute regrant for use or otherwise handle the Software in any way beyond the range of use granted under Article 9 1 and shall not conduct operations such as reverse engineering decompilation disassembling etc of the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 3 All rights including copyright patent rights etc relating to the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 shall belong to Microsoft Corporation Licensee shall not claim any rights related to the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 whatsoever 139 With a PC Operating environment e Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled some PCs cannot be used e A CD ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications A compatible Blu ray disc DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu ray disc DVD e Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables Operation on an upgraded OS Operation on an OS other than the one pre installed e This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3 1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows NT and Windows 2000 E Operating environment for HD Writer VE 2 0 PC IBM PC AT compatible PC os Wi
97. ndows 7 32 bit 64 bit Starter Home Basic Home Premium Professional Ultimate SP1 Windows Vista 32 bit Home Basic Home Premium Business Ultimate SP2 Windows XP 32 bit SP3 CPU Intel Pentium 4 2 8 GHz or higher including compatible CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 2 16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5200 or higher is recommended when using the playback function Intel Core 2 Quad 2 6 GHz or higher is recommended when using the editing function Intel Core i7 2 8 GHz or higher is recommended when copying to Blu ray discs 140 RAM Windows 7 1 GB or more 32 bit 2 GB or more 64 bit Windows Vista 1 GB or more Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more recommended requirements Display High Colour 16 bit or more 32 bit or more recommended Desktop resolution of 1024x768 pixels or more 1920x1080 pixels or more recommended Windows 7 Windows Vista DirectX 9 0c compatible video card DirectX 10 recommended Windows XP DirectX 9 0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay PCI Express x 16 compatible recommended Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended Free hard Ultra DMA 100 or higher disk drive Available hard disk capacity of 450 MB or more for space installation e When writing to DVD Blu ray disc SD at least twice the amount of free disk space as the disc or card being created is necessary Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB
98. nitor switches off and the status indicator flashes green When the unit is in sleep mode you can turn on the unit by pressing any of the buttons on the unit The mode prior to entering sleep mode is restored e The time until the unit goes into sleep mode can be changed gt 65 e Approximately 1 hour after entering sleep mode the unit enters standby mode 39 About the high temperature warning icon If the battery temperature or unit internal temperature excluding battery rises the high temperature warning icon aN will provide warning as indicated below Battery unit Sereen internal Unit operation temperature display Although it is possible to record play back please stop IA ON l i using the unit as soon as possible and turn off the unit Motion picture recording is no longer possible If you are IYN ON recording a motion picture the recording stops Please turn off the unit After the flashing of the NAN the unit turns off automatically The unit does not turn on when the temperature drops IN flashes Wait for the temperature to drop before using the unit again AA Flashing High temperature When you turn off the unit while the temperature is high Ms is displayed you will not be able to turn on the unit again until the temperature lowers N will flash 40 Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playba
99. of the PC gt 147 e File is read from the SD card if one is inserted or the built in memory if no SD card is inserted e When you select an option other than CARD READER reconnect the USB cable 146 E About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC it is recognised as an external drive Removable disk Example CAM_SD F is displayed in Computer We recommend using HD Writer VE 2 0 to copy motion picture data Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer VE 2 0 It is impossible to write data to the built in memory or SD card on this unit from a PC Example folder structure in built in memory SD card lt CAM_SD CAM_MEM LO DeiM gt 100cDPFP IMGA0001 MP4 IMGA0002 JPG L IMGA0003 M4A gt AD_HDWwuP The following data will be recorded Up to 999 files of motion pictures still pictures audio files can be recorded in a single folder If you record further images audio a 101CDPFP folder is created and the files are stored in this new folder The folders are numbered 102CDPFP 103CDPFP and so on Recorded scenes JPEG format pictures Recorded audio SD card CAM_SD only The upload tool HD Writer Web Uploader is automatically copied to the SD card when WEB upload setting gt 154 is performed
100. ompiling or disassembly of the Software 138 Article 6 Indemnification The Software is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to warranties of non infringement merchantability and or fitness for a particular purpose Further Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee s use of the Software Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides if necessary Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement In this event Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee s own expense Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 produced by Microsoft Corporation 1 Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 only when included in the Software and shall not use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 in any other configuration or method Licensee shall not publish the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 or work arou
101. on picture recording 0 K Setting is applied to still picture recording oO 3 Setting is applied to motion picture recording To get back to the previous screen Press the MENU button To end the menu setting Press the MENU button several times 63 Basic Using Option Menu e The displayed items change depending on the mode setting recording mode playback mode Select the menu MENU RM RA or RY desired setting OPTION MENU 1 CLOCK SET Please refer to page 42 ALERT SOUND Set the type and volume of operation sounds for the unit TURN ON OFF Sets the sound emitted when the unit is turned on off ON OFF RECORD BEEP Sets the sound emitted when recording is started and stopped ON OFF SHUTTER Sets the sound emitted when the Qj button is pressed TOF FY AV BY C D KEY SW Sets the sound emitted when the buttons SET button MENU button etc are pressed OFF A B C D OPERATION VOL Sets the volume of the operation sounds 1 to 7 ALL OFF OPERATION SOUNDS ON Sets all operation sounds on off 64 DISPLAY Turns screen display ON display or OFF not display ECONOMY Sets the time until the unit goes into sleep mode to save on battery consumption gt 39 BATTERY REC BATTERY PLAY AC REC PLAY BRIGHTNESS Sets the time for which the unit is in the recording mode us
102. on your PC PROTECT is displayed and the selection transfer setting is disabled 158 e When the write protect switch on the Eye Fi card is on the LOCK side PROTECT is displayed and selected transfer setting is disabled Please unlock the write protect switch e The protect setting is also applied to the files for which TRANSFER PROTECT is set To delete or rotate a file first cancel TRANSFER PROTECT and then perform the operation e The Eye Fi menu only appears when an Eye Fi card is used e The Eye Fi transfer feature cannot be guaranteed to continue to operate in the future due to changes to the card specification etc e Update the firmware of the Eye Fi card to the latest one using the software supplied with the Eye Fi card before use e Eye Fi transfer is terminated when it goes into sleep mode by the energy saving function during the Eye Fi transfer Connect the AC adapter and set the AC REC PLAY in ECONOMY to 60 min gt 65 Energy save function will disabled during the direct mode e When the endless memory function of the Eye Fi card is set to on the files transferred from the card may be deleted automatically The Eye Fi card may heat up as a result of the files being transferred e When the Eye Fi card is used the battery will run down faster e Audio files cannot be handled The Eye Fi setting can be checked from the recording standby screen or the thumbnail screen 1 fil
103. 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 e When recording panorama still pictures the following functions are disabled and cannot be used FLASH SCENE MODE HDR Paint in COLOUR MODE BURST and SELF TIMER e The following functions do not work with recording panorama still pictures E 1 S PICTURE e When recording panorama still pictures FOCUS is set to 2x4 AUTO 78 e 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 e 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 When the swing speed is too fast or too slow When recording the subject that have monotone colours or patterns repeating such as sky sandy beach etc When recording moving subjects such as people pets automobile wave flower dancing in the wind etc When recording in dark place When recording in places with flickering light source such as fluorescent lamp candle etc
104. port Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device Internet connection Supplied CD ROM is available for Windows only Input is not supported in languages other than English German French Simplified Chinese and Russian e Operation cannot be guaranteed on all Blu ray disc DVD drives e Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Windows XP Media Center Edition Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 Enterprise e This software is not compatible with a multi boot environment This software is not compatible with a multi monitor environment 141 f using Windows XP only an administrative account user can use this software If using Windows Vista Windows 7 only administrative and standard account users can use this software An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software E To use the HD Writer VE 2 0 You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used Refer to the operating environment and notes e Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the requirements of the operating environment e Always use the most current driver for the video card e Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC It may become inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if the capaci
105. r gt 27 t will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor e f the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate refer to page 177 148 Using the unit as a web camera When the unit is connected to a PC that is connected to the Internet the unit can be used as a web camera v IBM PC AT compatible PC WEY Necessary Windows Live Messenger iChat software os Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit or SP1 Mac OS X Windows Vista 32 bit SP2 10 7 2 Windows XP 32 bit SP3 CPU Windows 7 Windows Vista 1 GHz or Intel Core 2 higher 32 bit x86 or 64 bit x64 Duo or better processor including compatible CPU Windows XP Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher RAM Windows 7 1 GB or more 32 bit 2 GB or 2 GB or more 64 bit more Windows Vista Home Basic 512 MB or more Windows Vista Home Premium Business Ultimate Enterprise 1 GB or more Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more recommended Interface USB port Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device requirements e Operation cannot be guaranteed on every PC having the recommended environment e Not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3 1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows NT and Windows 2000 e Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases Operation on an upgraded OS Operation on an OS other than the one pre insta
106. r 1 second or more e To make the information disappear press the MENU button 100 0001 45 0MB 00 01 00 000000 Recording mode Recording format Recording start time and date File number Protection setting File size Recording time Recording media 000o RIS gt SHUTTER gt 1 50 EXPOSE gt 0 0 Q 00000 Picture size Scene mode Colour mode IRIS Aperture SHUTTER Shutter speed EXPOSE Exposure correction ISO ISO sensitivity Recording start time and date File number Protection setting File size Recording media 109 000000 110 Recording mode Recording format Recording start time and date File number Protection setting File size Recording time Recording media Advanced Playback Using the playback menu Set to Playback mode gt 41 Select the menu gt 62 IMENU i or AM desired setting PLAYBACK MENU 1 SLIDESHOW Please refer to page 107 PLAY VOLUME Sets the playback volume for scene and audio files Tilt the SET button right or left and press the SET button PROTECT or TRANSFER PROTECT Please refer to page 120 for details about protection setting Please refer to page 158 for details about selective forwarding DELETE Please refer to page 117 ROTATE You can rotate still pictures 1 Select the still picture to rotate using the thumbnail screen e Move the ye
107. r the AC adaptor 2 Select the menu MENU B COPY gt desired setting COPY SELECTED Copies the selected file to the SD card COPY ALL Copies all files recorded in the built in memory to the SD card 3 On selecting COPY SELECTED Select the file to copy using the SET button and press the SET button V will appear on the selected file To cancel press the SET button again e You can continue selecting up to maximum of 100 files e Press the MENU button to return to the previous step On selecting COPY ALL Select COPY ALL to begin copying to the SD card 4 On selecting COPY SELECTED Press the recording start stop button or the button When the copying ends the unit returns to the playback menu 131 If you intend to delete the original file when the copying has finished always play back the copied file before deletion to confirm that the original has been copied normally e You cannot change the order of the files that are to be copied 132 Copy Dubbing Dubbing images onto other video You can dub by connecting an AV cable Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery Images are dubbed in standard quality HX WA2 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN iS Set to Playback mode gt 41 Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to The channel set will differ depending on the termina
108. red directly from the Eye Fi card to a smartphone or tablet without going through the access point when necessary setting is performed in a PC in advance Install the software supplied with the Eye Fi card on your PC and configure the direct mode settings Select the menu MENU Ef gt Eye Fi gt START DIRECT MODE e f any of the following operations is performed the direct mode will be cancelled If you turn the unit off Closing the LCD monitor sending the unit into standby mode Starting motion picture or audio recording The direct mode may be cancelled by the Eye Fi card for reasons other than the above In direct mode the economy mode function gt 39 is disabled e When TRANSFER lt 157 is set to OFF START DIRECT MODE cannot be selected E Selecting files to transfer If you perform the required settings in advance on your PC you can transfer selected files alone For settings methods etc please read the card operating instructions or consult the card manufacturer Install the software supplied with the Eye Fi card on your PC and configure the selection transfer settings Select the menu MENU B TRANSFER PROTECT e The settings method is the same as for the protect settings gt 120 e For the files set for selected transfer On is displayed on the thumbnail screen 1 file display e f you have not performed selected transfer settings
109. rush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing 10 e Use the brush end with the short hard bristles to remove larger foreign matter or damp sand from the unit Brush supplied e Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use this unit with liquid adhered 4 Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the rear door e The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year with use and age To avoid permanently damaging this unit the seals should be replaced once each year Please contact Panasonic s Service Centre for related costs and other information 11 5 Close the rear door securely CARD BATTERY Close the rear door Slide the open close lever Lock the LOCK lever e Lock securely to the points where the red portion of the open close lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible e To prevent water seeping into this unit be careful not to trap foreign objects such as liquids sand hair or dust etc E About handling the brush e Before use check that foreign matter has not adhered to the brush e After use remove any adhered foreign matter and clean in preparation for next use 12 Using this unit underwater e Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 3 m with the water temperature between 0 C and 35 C e Do not use this unit at a depth of over 3 m Do not use i
110. ry bright object is recorded clearly i Low light It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight i a Night portrait A person and the background are recorded with near real life brightness ime Night scenery You can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed fo Macro This allows recording while going near to the object of recording A 1 Normal Adjusts the contrast and gives a clean image m when not using the above modes 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 e 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 zoom is used 56 E Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing Depending on the brightness of the subject etc the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness e Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes If so manually adjust these settings gt 99 101 Automatic White Balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White B
111. s They are not compatible with devices other than those that support MP4 Images cannot be played with equipment that does not support MP4 Confirm that your equipment supports MP4 by referring to the operating instructions e There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back even if the device supports MP4 In such a case play back on this unit instead 48 Basic Recording still pictures s Before turning on the unit remove the lens cap Still pictures are recorded to SD card if one is inserted If no SD card is inserted the still pictures are recorded to the built in memory Open the LCD monitor 2 For auto focus only Press the button halfway ra Q Focus area area inside brackets 3 Press the button fully e If you continue to hold down the button you can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor 49 E About the recording standby screen display The field of view of the image displayed 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 O button halfway to change to photo view When PHOTO VIEW is set to Z1 ON you can change the recording standby screen display to the photo view gt 97 Video view Photo view Video recording area E About the screen indications in the still picture recording
112. s End User License Agreement Agreement on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software including the information recorded or described on the CD ROM instruction manuals and any other media provided to Licensee collectively Software but all applicable rights to patents copyrights trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use copy modify transfer rent lease lend or allow any third party whether free of charge or not to use copy or modify the Software except as expressly provided for in this Agreement Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or a part solely for back up purpose Article 4 Computer Licensee may use the Software only on one computer and may not use it on more than one computer Further Licensee may not use the Software for commercial software hosting services Article 5 Reverse Engineering Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides Panasonic or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee s reverse engineering dec
113. s 41 Setting date and timme cceecceesenceeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeseeeeeeseeeseneeseeeneneees 42 Before reCOrding ceeccseccesceeeeeeeeeeeseneseeeenesenesenseeneeseeeeaneeneeeeseene Recording motion pictures Recording still pictures cccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneee About recording still pictures during motion picture recording ANG audio recording is sccenciscseceecnces asvesisecaencepsnneososasunecetascascansese 52 ReECOPdING AUCIOL ce ceeeecceeeseeeenseeeeeeeeesseeeeseeeeeeeeseseesesaeenseanensonaees Intelligent Auto Mode m Motion picture Still picture Audio playback cs cseeeeee eres 58 Using the menu screen ceceecesee sense seeeesseeeeeseeeeneeseseeeeseeeeseenes 62 Using Option Menu a OPTION MENU Viran innse seeen aae ET aa eaae iaa ESE ESENES 64 OPTION MENU sects oats Al cat cave ee ieies 66 OPTION MENU S ionene easan eoi Aaaa AAAA 68 Advanced Recording Using the ZOOM 0 0 ceeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeseesesseaeeseeveneeseseeseseeensonaees 71 Double range zoom Zoom mode 13 Image stabiliser 74 Burst recording 75 Recording panorama still pictures Recording underwater HX WA2 Record with colour balance and audio that are suitable for recording underwater cesscsessecesseesseeeeseesessneseneeeeseeeeeee Recording functions of menus RECORDING MENU Tcaci sreinrhin niora endann keasikan RECORDING MENU 22 sectccten
114. s the Qj button halfway to change to photo view To change the angle of view of the recording standby screen to photo view set PHOTO VIEW to EZI ON gt 97 The unit arbitrarily stops recording Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording 32 The recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion Using the unit format the SD card or built in memory gt 66 Image not in focus Close and then re open the LCD monitor Alternatively turn the unit off and then on again When FOCUS is set to MF MANUAL do the above then reconfigure the manual focus There is noise in the recording image When the ISO setting is too high noise may appear in the recorded images Please lower the ISO sensitivity setting gt 91 168 Problem Check points Colour balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium e In a place with multiple light sources such as a gymnasium or a hall set the White Balance setting to INDOOR 2 If you cannot record clearly with the INDOOR 2 set it to 3 WHITE SET gt 99 Colour or brightness of the image changes or you may see horizontal bars in the image The LCD monitor flickers indoors Colour or brightness of the image may change or you may see horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorde
115. subject over the focus mark displayed at the centre of the LCD monitor 88 METERING MODE You can change the light metering method used to measure brightness MENU METERING MODE desired setting E MULTI 0 CENTRE SPOT The unit automatically assesses the distribution of brightness over the screen and meters to ensure that the exposure is appropriate The unit averages light measurements over the entire screen giving higher weight to the subject at the centre of the screen The unit meters the subject over spot meter target __ displayed at the centre of the LCD monitor e SCENE MODE will be set to OFF when the METERING MODE is set to 0 CENTRE or SPOT while the SCENE MODE gt 82 is set to 4 HDR Backlight Comp 89 COLOUR MODE You record in different colours and add effects such as skin smoothing MENU HA COLOUR MODE gt desired setting W OFF Cancel the setting HDR Paint Records still pictures with picture effects SOFT SKIN Records with skin softening effects MONOCHROME Records in monochrome SEPIA Records with colours adjusted to sepia VIVID Reduced sharpness and increases colour SOFT Records with reduced sharpness for a softer image Mode for still picture recording only e When COLOU
116. t in hot water over 35 C in the bath or hot spring e Do not use this unit underwater not longer than 60 minutes continuously Do not open or close the rear door e Do not apply shock to this unit underwater Waterproof performance may not be maintained and there is a chance of water leak Do not dive into the water holding this unit Do not use this unit in a location where the water will splash strongly such as rapid flow or waterfall Strong water pressure may be applied and it may cause malfunction This unit will sink in the water Take care not to drop this unit and lose it underwater by securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar measure e Attaching a tripod with a 5 5 mm screw or larger may open a hole in this unit through which water will leak Caring of this unit after using it underwater Do not open or close the rear door until the sand and dust is removed by rinsing this unit with water Make sure to clean this unit after using it Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets sand and saline matter on your hands body hair etc t is recommended to clean this unit indoors avoiding places where water spray or sand may fall Do not leave this unit uncared for longer than 60 minutes after using it underwater e Leaving this unit with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause damage discolouration corrosion unusual odour or deterioration of the waterproof performance
117. tached a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the unit is off Keeping the unit in this state may result in over discharge of the battery This may result in you not being able to use the battery even after it is charged e The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag so metal does not come into contact with the terminals e The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity with as constant temperature as possible Recommended temperature 15 C to 25 C Recommended humidity 40 RH to 60 RH Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery e Do not contaminate the terminal portion of the battery attachment portion or the battery terminals e f the battery is kept in high temperature high humidity or oily smoky places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions e To store the battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed Do not remove the external labels and this may result in a malfunction of the unit Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording e Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record for Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten recording time 176 If you drop the battery accidentally check to see i
118. tatus indicator has gone off 1 Open the battery card cover Status indicator When this unit is accessing the SD card or built in memory the status indicator lights up red Face the label side in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go e Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out 36 3 Close the battery card cover Securely close it until it clicks Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card e Do not shock bend or drop the SD card e Electrical noise static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card e When the status indicator gt 17 22 illuminates in red do not Remove the SD card Turn the unit off Insert and remove the USB cable Expose the unit to vibrations or shock Performing the above while the indicator is on may result in damage to data SD card or this unit e Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water dirt or dust e Do not place SD cards in the following areas In direct sunlight In very dusty or humid areas Near a heater Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature condensation can occur Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur e To protect SD cards return them to their cases when you are not using them e About disposing of or giving away the SD card gt 178
119. tches the input used for the connection e Change the TV ASPECT setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV gt 125 When connecting with the HDMI micro cable EAMA or the HDMI mini cable CHX DC2 change the HDMI setting gt 126 e Depending on the status of the unit and the connecting cable a picture may not appear on the TV or LCD monitor Check the status of the unit and the connection gt 124 If the SD card is inserted in another device it is not recognised Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of SD card SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card that you inserted Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details 170 With other products Problem Check points VIERA Link does Setting on this unit not work e Connect with a HDMI micro cable optional gt 127 Connect with a HDMI mini cable optional gt 127 e Set VIERA Link to ON gt 127 e Turn the unit off and then back on again Setting on other devices e f the TV input does not switch automatically switch the input using the TV remote control Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device e Please refer to the operating instructions of the connected device With a PC Problem Check points An error message e First disconnect the USB connection cable may appear on the then turn on the unit and reconnect The unit PC when
120. the thumbnails are displayed as L cannot be deleted e The deletion may take time if there are many files e f you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF standard with this unit all the data related to the scenes still pictures may be deleted When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted a still picture other than JPEG that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased Files which are protected cannot be deleted To delete a protected file first remove the protection and then delete 120 119 Protecting a file Files can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake Even if you protect some files formatting the media will delete them Set to Playback mode gt 41 1 Select the menu MENU BA PROTECT When you are using an Eye Fi card which has already been set to selective forwarding with a PC TRANSFER PROTECT is displayed 2 Select the file you wish to protect using the SET button and press the SET button Om appears To cancel the selection press the SET button again On is displayed on the thumbnail for 1 file 60 3 Press the MENU button to complete the settings 120 Advanced Playback Watching Video Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals Image quality may vary with the connected terminals Hig
121. tion H 264 picture motion pictures and still e Motion pictures recorded using HMD EEI cannot be picture copied Copying in DVD Video format e Converted to conventional standard quality MPEG2 format Editing Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC Title Transition Delete partially Dividing e Converting part of motion picture into still picture Motion picture e It is possible to play back still pictures on a PC using a image viewer standard to Windows or commercially available image browsing software and copy still pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer e Please refer to page 152 for details about using a Mac Data cannot be written to the unit from a PC 136 e Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit e Audio files cannot be handled e When motion picture data is written to and read from the SD card correct operation cannot be guaranteed with software other than that supplied with the unit e Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time Close any other software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software supplied with this unit if you start any other software 137 End User License Agreement Before opening the CD ROM package please read the following You Licensee are granted a license for the Software defined in thi
122. ton 154 4 Connect the unit to the PC using the USB cable HX WA2 USB cable supplied e Insert the plugs as far as they will go Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables e Removable disk Example s CAM_SD F is displayed in Computer 5 Select CARD READER using the SET button and press the SET button 6 Open the removable disk that appears in Computer 7 Double click HDWWEBUP EXE in the AD_HDWUP folder e The HD Writer Web Uploader will start 155 8 Select an upload destination e For subsequent operations please read the operating instructions PDF of the HD Writer Web Uploader Settings Operating Instructions You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions e Audio files cannot be handled e When using the Eye Fi card the web upload function is disabled e Operation cannot be guaranteed on future YouTube and Facebook services and updates The service content and screens which can be used are subject to change without prior notice The service is currently available January 1st 2012 Do not upload images protected by copyright unless you hold the copyright or you have obtained permission from the relevant copyright holder 156 With a PC Using the Eye Fi transfer feature By using the Eye Fi card
123. ty gets low 142 E Operating environment for the card reader function mass storage PC IBM PC AT compatible PC os Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit or SP1 Windows Vista 32 bit SP2 Windows XP 32 bit SP3 CPU Windows 7 Windows Vista 1 GHz or higher 32 bit x86 or 64 bit x64 processor including compatible CPU Windows XP Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher RAM Windows 7 1 GB or more 32 bit 2 GB or more 64 bit Windows Vista Home Basic 512 MB or more Windows Vista Home Premium Business Ultimate Enterprise 1 GB or more Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more recommended Interface USB port Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS 143 With a PC Installation When installing the software log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization If you do not have authorization to do this consult your manager e Before starting the installation close all applications that are running Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed e Explanation of operations is based on Windows 7 7 Insert the CD ROM into the PC The AutoPlay screen is displayed automatically Click Run setup exe Yes e If Windows 7 is in use or the
124. um number of pictures in the burst going back from the moment of release 312 3M REVERSE BURST Records approximately 10 still pictures every 1 second The unit records as you hold down the O button On release of the O button it stores the maximum number of pictures in the burst going back from the moment of release OFF Cancel the setting 2 For auto focus only Press the button halfway 75 3 Press the button fully During recording eel lights up in red e The auto focus works to fix the focus when the QJ button is pressed halfway E Maximum number of pictures in the burst p Maximum number of pictures BURST setting Tne biret EUME 8 3w Bure 40 e When recording with the self timer the recording ends when the maximum number of pictures in the burst is reached e When burst recording the following functions are disabled and cannot be used FLASH wR HDR Backlight Comp in SCENE MODE HDR Paint in COLOUR MODE PANORAMA e The following functions cannot be used with burst recording E 1 S PICTURE FACE CHASER e With burst recording the shutter speed is faster than 1 30 76 Advanced Recording Recording panorama still pictures By recording while panning the unit vertically or horizontally you can record a 180 or 360 panorama stil
125. umber 1 Select the still picture to undergo red eye correction using the thumbnail screen e Move the yellow frame over the still picture which is to undergo red eye correction 2 Select the menu MENU B RED EYE CORRECT gt CORRECTION e A correction confirmation screen appears Check the correction location which is surrounded by a red frame and press the SET button 3 Select the saving method and press the SET button SAVE AS NEW The corrected still picture is saved as a new still picture OVERWRITE The original still picture is deleted and only the corrected still picture is saved Red eye cannot be corrected in panorama still pictures or still pictures recorded with COLOUR MODE set to f HDR Paint Because the unit automatically corrects the portion it recognises as requiring correction it may not always make the correction correctly EDIT VIDEO You can cut unwanted sections from scenes scene splitting You can also splice multiple scenes together Scene splicing E Splitting a scene 1 Select the scene to split using the thumbnail screen e Move the yellow frame over the scene you wish to split 113 2 Select the menu MENU 29 EDIT VIDEO J SPLIT 3 Specify the starting position for the scene e Play back to near the position where you wish the scene to start then pause playback and specify the starting posit
126. und brightly 4R HDR Backlight Comp Provides definition in regions that would otherwise be black or white 31 UNDER WATER For reduced background noise and clear underwater recording gt 80 LOW LIGHT For dark scenes such as at dusk Mode for still picture recording only This will not operate during the motion picture recording e SUNSET FIREWORKS LANDSCAPE NIGHT SCENERY NIGHT PORTRAIT Image may get blurry when close object is recorded 83 FIREWORKS The shutter speed is 1 30 Motion picture recording Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding W the camera shake icon is displayed constantly when recording still pictures but this does not indicate a fault e NIGHT SCENERY NIGHT PORTRAIT HDR Backlight Comp Using a tripod is recommended LOW LIGHT The shutter speed is 1 15 or more Motion picture recording e HDR Backlight Comp When recording a moving subject a ghost image may appear The field of view of the recorded still picture is smaller than the range displayed on the recording screen E Limitations of scene mode settings Setting Limitations I SPORTS PORTRAIT E SPOT LIGHT B SNOW PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOUR MODE Fixed to fF FOCUS Fixed to 2a BEACH z SUNSET PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOUR MODE Fixed tof FOCUS Fixed to Sv WHITE
127. ustrations used in these operating instructions show model HX DC2 however parts of the explanation refer to different models e Depending on the model some functions are not available e Features may vary so please read carefully e Not all models may be available depending on the region of purchase Contents Information for Your Safety cccsscesecenseeneeeeseeeessesenenseeeeeeeseeeees 2 Preparation Important About the Waterproof Performance of this unit HX WA2 8 Check before using underwater Using this unit underwater Caring of this unit after using it underwater ceeeeeeeeee 13 Names and Functions of Main Parts ccccccssssessesseeeeeeeeeeee 17 17 20 Power SUPDIy c cseseeseeeseee 23 Inserting removing the battery ecceeceeecereeeeeeeteeeteeereteneeeees 23 Charging the battery cic cccseicccssceossccaseartttostddievslenaccsenstdecneeseeneinars 27 Charging and recording time 29 Recording to a card cccceseseeeeeeeee 32 Cards that you can use with this unit 32 Inserting removing an SD Card eeccesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeentetererereeees 34 Turning the unit On Off ceeeeeeeeee eee seeveeveeseenseneeneenenneae About standby mode About economy function About the high temperature warning iCON eseeeeee eee 40 Selecting a mode ceecceeceeeeeeeeeneesenseeeeseeeeneneneeeeeeeeeeneeseeseneeeesee

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