Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Dual Camera Preparation HX-WA2 Model No. HX-DC2 Basic Advanced (Recording) Advanced (Playback) Copy/ Dubbing With a PC Before use, please read these instructions completely. Others Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. VQT4F31 1AG6P1P6493--(S)
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Dual Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Dual Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Page 3: Emc Electric And Magnetic Compatibility
∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate. ∫ Product identification marking Product Location Dual Camera HX-WA2 Inner side of LCD monitor HX-DC2 Battery holder VQT4F31...
Page 4 ∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your...
Page 5 ∫ 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.
Page 6 These operating instructions are designed for use with models . Pictures may be slightly different from the HX-WA2 HX-DC2 original. ≥ The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model , however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Caring of this unit after using it underwater......... 16 Accessories..................21 Names and Functions of Main Parts ..........23 HX-WA2 ..................23 HX-DC2..................26 Power supply..................29 Inserting/removing the battery............. 29 Charging the battery ..............33 Charging and recording time............35 Recording to a card .................
Page 8 Basic Before recording ................50 Recording motion pictures ............. 52 Recording still pictures ..............55 About recording still pictures during motion picture recording and audio recording ............ 58 Recording audio................59 Intelligent Auto Mode ..............61 Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback ........64 Using the menu screen ..............
Page 9 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations ..............106 Playback using operation icon ..........106 Creating still picture from motion picture........108 Cutting out a section of a panorama still picture ....... 109 Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) ............... 110 Various playback functions ............
Page 10 With a PC What you can do with a PC ............138 End User License Agreement ........... 141 Operating environment ..............143 Installation ..................147 Connecting to a PC................ 148 Use as a card reader ..............149 Using the unit as a web camera..........152 Starting HD Writer VE 2.0 ..............
Page 11: About The Waterproof Performance Of This Unit [Hx-Wa2]
≥ 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.
Page 12 ≥ 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...
Page 13: Check Before Using Underwater
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. Open the rear door.  SD CARD/ BATTERY ...
Page 14 ≥ 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.
Page 15 Close the rear door securely.  SD CARD/ BATTERY   1 Close the rear door. 2 Slide the open/close lever. 3 Lock the LOCK lever. ≥ Lock securely to the points where the red portion of the open/close lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible. ≥...
Page 16: Using This Unit Underwater
Using this unit underwater ≥ Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 3 m with the water temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC. ≥ Do not use this unit at a depth of over 3 m. ≥...
Page 17 Rinse with water with the rear door closed. ≥ After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less. SD CARD/ BATTERY Drain water by holding this unit upside down and shaking it lightly a few times.
Page 18 ≥ Do not dry this unit with hot air from dryer or similar. It will deteriorate the waterproof performance or cause failure due to deformation. ≥ Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, or cleanser, or soap or detergents. 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.
Page 19 When draining, attach the hand strap to the unit and secure the hand strap to your wrist to prevent the unit from dropping.  B Drainage holes VQT4F31...
Page 20 ≥ For customers within lreland: 01 289 8333 ≥ For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ≥ Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.–...
Page 21: Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2012. These may be subject to change. Battery pack HX-WA2 VW-VBX090 HX-DC2 VW-VBX070 AC adaptor VSK0752 AV cable HX-WA2 VFA0555...
Page 22 Handstrap HX-WA2 VFC4817 HX-DC2 VFC4627 To prevent the unit from dropping, be sure to attach the handstrap. (l 25, 27) HX-WA2 Brush VYC1064 CD-ROM Software VQT4F31...
Page 23: Names And Functions Of Main Parts
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts HX-WA2 LCD monitor (l 51)  ≥ It can open up to 90o A, rotate up to 180o B towards the lens or 105o C 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.
Page 24 Zoom range button [ ] (l 77) 10 Photoshot button [ ] (l 55) 11 SET button [SET] (l 64, 68, 97, 106) ≥ Use the SET button to select the recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen. ≥...
Page 25 19 Lens 20 Built-in flash (l 91) ≥ The flash reaches high temperatures and may cause burns if touched. Please do not touch the flash. 21 Hand strap fixture     ≥ Adjust the length after passing your arm through the hand strap. 22 Speaker 23 Internal stereo microphones 24 Tripod receptacle...
Page 26: Hx-Dc2
HX-DC2 LCD monitor (l 51) 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. ≥ It can open up to 90o.
Page 27 Hand strap fixture    Zoom range button [ ] (l 77) Photoshot button [ ] (l 55) SET button [SET] (l 64, 68, 97, 106) ≥ Use the SET button to select the recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen. ≥...
Page 28 16 Lens ≥ When not using the unit, be sure to fit the lens cap to protect the lens. ≥ Keep the lens cap out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.     17 Speaker 18 Status indicator (l 5, 34, 42, 181) 19 Internal stereo microphones 20 Built-in flash (l 91) ≥...
Page 29: Power Supply
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 ≥...
Page 30 (To insert the battery pack) Confirm the orientation of the terminal markings and insert the battery.  A terminal markings ≥ Confirm that lever B is locked on to the battery. ≥ It is possible to mistakenly insert the battery upside down, so be sure to check the orientation carefully.
Page 31 Lock lever ≥ Lock securely to the points where the red portion C of the open/close lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible. HX-DC2 ≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 44) Open the battery/card cover.
Page 32: Removing The Battery
Insert the battery, taking care to match up the terminal markings.  A terminal markings ≥ It is possible to mistakenly insert the battery upside down, so be sure to check the orientation carefully. Close the battery/card cover. ≥ 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.
Page 33: Charging The Battery
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 adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Page 34 ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 21, 35, 190). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 35: Charging And Recording Time
1 h 20 min 45 min (optional) 30 min [3.7 V/880 mAh] 1 h 50 min 50 min 1 h 25 min 45 min 1 h 55 min HX-DC2 Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging Recording continuous recordable [Voltage/Capacity time...
Page 36 ≥ 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. ≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
Page 37 Recording time Approx. 105 min Playback time Approx. 210 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard ≥ CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association. ≥ Use of supplied battery ≥ Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB) VQT4F31...
Page 38: Recording To A Card
≥ 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 (l 160), an Eye-Fi X2 series SD card is required.
Page 39 ≥ 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. ≥ The operation of Memory cards exceeding 64 GB cannot be guaranteed.
Page 40: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Inserting/removing an SD card When using a non Panasonic SD card for the first time, or one which was previously used on another equipment, it is necessary to format the SD card. (l 72) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
Page 41 Insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot.  ≥ Face the label side A in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go. ≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out. Close the rear door.
Page 42 HX-DC2 Caution: Check that the status indicator has gone off. Open the battery/card cover. Status indicator A  ≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the   status indicator lights up red. Insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot.
Page 43 Close the battery/card cover. ≥ Securely close it until it clicks. ≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card. ≥ Do not shock, bend, or drop the SD card. ≥ 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.
Page 44: Turning The Unit On/Off
The LCD monitor turns on. HX-WA2 HX-DC2 To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the LCD monitor goes off. ≥ Pressing the power button for a short time sends the unit into sleep mode.
Page 45: About Economy Function
∫ Standby mode ∫ To turn on the unit ≥ The unit does not go into standby mode when you close the LCD monitor during motion picture recording or audio recording. ≥ If you open the LCD monitor when in standby mode, the unit enters recording mode.
Page 46: About The High Temperature Warning Icon
About the high temperature warning icon If the battery temperature or unit internal temperature (excluding battery) rises, the high temperature warning icon will provide warning as indicated below. Battery/unit Screen internal Unit operation display temperature Although it is possible to record/play back, please stop (ON) using the unit as soon as...
Page 47: Selecting A Mode
Change the mode to recording or playback. Press the REC/ button. ≥ Each press of the REC/ button changes the mode. HX-WA2 HX-DC2 For recording motion pictures, Recording Mode (l 52, 55, 59) still pictures and audio For playing back motion Playback Mode (l 64, 106)
Page 48: Setting Date And Time
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. Select the menu. (l 68) # [CLOCK SET] [MENU]: Select an item (DATE/TIME/DISP) using the SET...
Page 49 Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance. Press the MENU button to exit the message screen. WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. VQT4F31...
Page 50: Before Recording
Basic Before recording ∫ 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.
Page 51: Recording Yourself
∫ Recording yourself Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. ≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.) ∫ 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.
Page 52: Recording Motion Pictures
Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ HX-DC2 Before turning on the unit, remove the lens cap. ≥ Motion pictures are recorded to the SD card if one is inserted. If no SD card is inserted, the motion pictures are recorded to the built-in memory.
Page 53 ∫ About the screen indications in the motion picture recording 000:00:15 000:00:15 000:00:15 Recording mode Motion picture operation indicator (l 165) During motion picture recording μ (Red) When the remaining recordable time drops to approx. 30 seconds or less, μ flashes. During recording: Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the...
Page 54 ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene. ≥ If 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 (l 187)) ≥...
Page 55: Recording Still Pictures
Basic Recording still pictures ≥ HX-DC2 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.
Page 56 ∫ 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 button halfway to change to photo view.
Page 57 ∫ About the focusing area ≥ When [FOCUS MODE] (l 93) is set to  [9-PT AUTOFOCUS], (focusing area A) 14 14 is displayed at the position where focus is achieved. The unit automatically determines the position where focus is achieved from nine focus points within the recording area.
Page 58: About Recording Still Pictures During Motion Picture Recording And Audio Recording
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. ≥ 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.
Page 59: Recording Audio
Basic Recording audio ≥ 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. Open the LCD monitor. Select the menu. (l 68) # [REC MODE] # [ [MENU]: (VOICE RECORD)] Start recording by pressing the recording start/stop...
Page 60 ∫ About the screen display for audio recording 000:00:15 000:00:15 000:00:15 Audio operation indicator (l 164) During audio recording (Red) When the remaining recordable time drops to approx. 30 seconds or less, μ flashes. During audio recording: Recording time elapsed Every time recording is stopped, the indicator 000:00:15 returns to 000:00:00.
Page 61: Intelligent Auto Mode
Press the button to switch to Intelligent Auto Mode. ≥ Please refer to page 103 for details about Manual Mode. HX-DC2 Select the menu. (l 68) # [INTELLIGENT AUTO] # [ [MENU]: (ON)] MENU ≥ Please refer to page 103 for details about Manual Mode.
Page 62 Mode Effect 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. Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly. Low light It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.
Page 63: Automatic White Balance
∫ 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. ≥...
Page 64: Motion Picture/Still Picture/Audio Playback
Basic Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback HX-WA2 HX-DC2 Press the REC/ button to change to playback mode. Select the file to play back using the SET button and press the SET button. Thumbnail display  A The information for the file in the yellow frame is displayed.
Page 65 Play back using the SET button. Motion picture/audio playback Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback  Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. B Operation icon* * If the operation icon disappears, perform a SET button operation to display it. Still picture playback Deletes still picture (l 121) Displays previous file...
Page 66 ∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom button ( ) or zoom lever ( ) is HX-DC2 HX-WA2 operated to side or side. 21 files () 8 files () 1 file ≥...
Page 67: Motion Picture Compatibility
≥ On the thumbnail screen for continuously recorded files (l 187) exceeding 4 GB, (8 file display) or (1 file display) is displayed. ≥ Closing the LCD monitor stops playback and sends the unit into standby mode. (l 44) Motion picture compatibility ≥...
Page 68: Using The Menu Screen
Basic Using the menu screen HX-WA2 HX-DC2 MENU Press the MENU button. MENU Tilt the SET button to the left. Select tab A or option tab B using the SET button, and press down the right side of the SET button or press the SET button.
Page 69 Select the setting content using the SET button and press the SET button to set. ∫ About applicable mode indicator In the recording menu, the recording mode that reflects the currently displayed setting is displayed.  D Applicable mode indicator : Setting is applied to still picture and motion picture recording.
Page 70: Using Option Menu
Basic Using Option Menu ≥ The displayed items change depending on the mode setting (recording mode, playback mode). Select the menu. # desired setting [MENU]: OPTION MENU 1 [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 48. [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.
Page 71: Option Menu 2
[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. (l 45) [BATTERY:REC]: Sets the time for which the unit is in the recording mode using the battery, before it goes into sleep mode.
Page 72 [TV OUTPUT] [TV SYSTEM]: Please refer to page 130. [TV ASPECT]: Please refer to page 129. [HDMI]: Please refer to page 130. [VIERA Link]: Please refer to page 131. [INITIAL SET] Returns the menu to the settings at the time of purchase. ≥...
Page 73: Option Menu 3
≥ 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.
Page 74 [PLAYBACK FOLDER] When the SD card or built-in memory contains multiple folders, you can select a folder for playback. ≥ Set to Playback mode. (l 47) Select [PLAYBACK FOLDER] using the SET button and press the SET button. Select the folder to play back using the SET button and press the SET button.
Page 75 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.
Page 76: Advanced (Recording)
Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 47) HX-WA2 HX-DC2   A Zoom bar Zoom button ( ) / Zoom lever ( HX-WA2 HX-DC2 T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥...
Page 77: Double Range Zoom
≥ HX-DC2 If you take your finger off the zoom lever during 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.
Page 78: Zoom Mode
Zoom mode Set the digital zoom and i.Zoom. ≥ Select the menu. # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting [MENU]: (DIGITAL ZOOM): Digital zoom (i.ZOOM): This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition picture quality. (OFF): Optical zoom only ≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
Page 79: Image Stabiliser
Advanced (Recording) Image stabiliser Use the Image stabiliser to reduce the effects of shake during recording. ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 47) ∫ Image stabiliser for motion pictures Select the menu. # [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] # desired setting [MENU]: (ACTIVE MODE): This setting gives more stabilisation and is suitable for recording when moving.
Page 80: Burst Recording
Advanced (Recording) 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. ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 47) Select the menu. # [BURST] # desired setting [MENU]: (14M BURST): Records approximately 1 still picture every 1 second.
Page 81 Press the button fully. ≥ During recording, lights up in red. ≥ The auto focus works to fix the focus when the button is pressed halfway. ∫ Maximum number of pictures in the burst Maximum number of pictures [BURST] setting in the burst ≥...
Page 82: Recording Panorama Still Pictures
Advanced (Recording) Recording panorama still pictures By recording while panning the unit vertically or horizontally you can record a 180e or 360e panorama still picture. ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 47) Select the menu. # [PANORAMA] # [MENU]: (360e PANORAMA)] or [ (180e PANORAMA)] ≥...
Page 83 ∫ 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.) ∫ About size of still pictures The sizes of panorama still pictures are as follows. Picture size Horizontal Vertical...
Page 84 ≥ 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. ≥...
Page 85: Recording Underwater [Hx-Wa2]
Advanced (Recording) Recording underwater [HX-WA2] 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 11 to 19) and to use the camera correctly.
Page 86: Recording Functions Of Menus
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 47) ≥ Select the menu. (l 68) # desired setting [MENU]: 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. # [REC MODE] # desired setting [MENU]: Records with 1920k1080 pixels.
Page 87 3744 k 2106 16:9 2560k1440 16:9 1920k1080 16:9 HX-DC2 [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Please refer to page 61. [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting...
Page 88 5 (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 (SNOW): Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations (BEACH): To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant (SUNSET):...
Page 89 ≥ (FIREWORKS) j The shutter speed is 1/30. (Motion picture recording) j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding. (the camera shake icon) is displayed constantly when recording still pictures, but this does not indicate a fault. ≥...
Page 90 Setting Limitations (NIGHT SCENERY) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). COLOUR MODE: Fixed to FOCUS: Fixed to FLASH: Fixed to FACE CHASER: Fixed to (OFF). (NIGHT PORTRAIT) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). COLOUR MODE: Fixed to FOCUS: Fixed to (HDR (Backlight BURST: Fixed to (OFF).
Page 91: Recording Menu 2
HX-WA2 [FLASH] # [FLASH] # desired setting [MENU]: ≥ Please see below. ( [FLASH]) HX-DC2 RECORDING MENU 2 HX-DC2 [FLASH] When the 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.
Page 92: Self Timer
[SELF TIMER] The timer can be used to record images or audio. # [SELF TIMER] # desired setting [MENU]: (OFF): Cancel the setting Ø2 (2sec): Records after 2 seconds Ø10 (10sec): Records after 10 seconds When Ø2 (2sec) is selected When you press the button or the recording start/stop button, the status indicator flashes red for approximately 2 seconds, then recording...
Page 93: Focus Mode
≥ If you perform any of the following cases, the self-timer will be cancelled. j If you turn the unit off j If you change to the playback mode j If you send unit into standby mode by closing the LCD monitor j When it goes into sleep mode [FOCUS] Please refer to page 105.
Page 94 (SPOT): The unit meters the subject over spot meter target ( ) displayed at the centre of the LCD monitor. ≥ [SCENE MODE] will be set to (OFF) when the [METERING MODE] is set to (CENTRE) or (SPOT) while the [SCENE MODE] (l 87) is set to (HDR (Backlight Comp.)).
Page 95: Recording Menu 3
[ISO] # [ISO] # desired setting [MENU]: ≥ Please see below. ( [ISO]) HX-DC2 RECORDING MENU 3 HX-DC2 [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.
Page 96: Face Chaser
≥ If you register a shortcut function (l 97) to the SET button, you can change the ISO sensitivity setting from the recording screen. [WHITE BALANCE] Please refer to page 103. [FACE CHASER] The detected face is displayed in the frame. # [FACE CHASER] # [ [MENU]: (ON)]...
Page 97 ≥ When it is set to [ISO] (l 95) or [EXP COMPENSATION] (l 100), the brightness is not adjusted. [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] Please refer to page 79. [E.I.S.(PICTURE)] Please refer to page 79. [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.
Page 98 Select the function to register using the SET button, and press the SET button. (AF LOCK): Locks the focus. (l 99) (AE LOCK): Locks the exposure. (l 99) (FOCUS): Sets the focus. (l 105) (Can be registered to only) (FLASH): Sets the flash operation.
Page 99 ∫ AF lock If you register AF lock as a shortcut function (l 97), you can record with the focus locked. ≥ Register the shortcut function. (l 97) Tilt the SET button in the direction to which you registered AF lock. will appear on the LCD monitor.
Page 100: Exposure Compensation
∫ Exposure compensation If you register exposure compensation as a shortcut function (l 97), you can record with altered brightness. ≥ Register the shortcut function (l 97) Tilt the SET button in the direction to which you registered the exposure compensation. ≥...
Page 101: Recording Menu 4
[PHOTO VIEW] # [PHOTO VIEW] # desired setting [MENU]: ≥ Please see below. ( [PHOTO VIEW]) HX-DC2 RECORDING MENU 4 HX-DC2 [PHOTO VIEW] Selects the 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.
Page 102: Wind Cut
[WIND CUT] This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones. # [WIND CUT] # [ [MENU]: (ON)] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ (ON)]. ≥ 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...
Page 103: Manual Recording
Advanced (Recording) 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 manually. Select the menu. # [WHITE BALANCE] [MENU]: Select the white balance using the SET button, and press the SET button.
Page 104 ≥ HX-DC2 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.
Page 105: Setting The Focus And Recording
Setting the focus and recording Set the focus in accordance with the distance to the subject. Select the menu. # [FOCUS] # desired setting [MENU]: Select the item to set using the SET button and press the SET button. (AUTO): The focus is set automatically.
Page 106: Advanced (Playback)
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 64. SET button/ Playback Playback Operating steps operation display Tilt the SET button to the right during playback for fast-forward During playback (tilt to the left for rewind Playback playback).
Page 107 SET button/ Playback Playback Operating steps operation display With the playback paused, tilt and hold the SET button to the right for slow motion playback until release Slow- (tilt and hold to the left for reverse motion slow motion playback). playback During Pause ≥...
Page 108: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture
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. Pause at the location to be saved as a still picture during the playback.
Page 109: Cutting Out A Section Of A Panorama Still Picture
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. Display the panorama still picture. Press the SET button to start scroll playback of the panorama still picture.
Page 110: Zooming In On A Still Picture During Playback (Playback Zoom)
HX-WA2 or zoom lever ( ) to side. HX-DC2 ≥ You can zoom in to a maximum of 68k (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.
Page 111: Various Playback Functions
Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show ≥ Set to Playback mode. (l 47) # [SLIDESHOW] # desired setting [MENU]: 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.
Page 112 ≥ To adjust the volume during a slideshow, operate the volume button ) or volume lever ( ). (l 66) HX-WA2 HX-DC2 ≥ During playback, the slideshow will stop if you perform any operation except operations on the volume button ( ) or volume lever...
Page 113: Displaying File Information
Displaying file information You can display the information of files recorded with the unit. ≥ Set to Playback mode. (l 47) Using the SET button, select file for which to display information. Press and hold down the MENU button for 1 second or more.
Page 114 1 Recording mode  Recording format    2 Recording start time and date  3 File number  4 Protection setting  5 File size 6 Recording time 7 Recording media VQT4F31...
Page 115: Using The Playback Menu
Advanced (Playback) Using the playback menu ≥ Set to Playback mode. (l 47) ≥ Select the menu. (l 68) # desired setting [MENU]: PLAYBACK MENU 1 [SLIDESHOW] Please refer to page 111. [PLAY VOLUME] Sets the playback volume for scene and audio files. Tilt the SET button right or left and press the SET button.
Page 116 Select the menu. # [ROTATE] # [RIGHT] or [LEFT] [MENU]: ≥ 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. Press the MENU button to complete the settings. ≥...
Page 117: Playback Menu 2
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 number. Select the still picture to undergo red-eye correction using the thumbnail screen.
Page 118 Select the menu. # [EDIT VIDEO] # [ [MENU]: (SPLIT)] Specify the starting position for the scene. ≥ Play back to near the position where you wish the scene to start, then pause playback and specify the starting position precisely using frame-by-frame playback. The pause position will be the starting position of the scene.
Page 119 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 is played back in the split state.
Page 120: Upload Set
) or volume lever ( ). (l 66) HX-WA2 HX-DC2 ≥ 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.
Page 121: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures/Audio Files
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.
Page 122: Deleting Selected Files
Using the SET button, select [DELETE SELECTED], [DELETE ALL] or [DELETE FOLDER] and press the SET button. ∫ Deleting selected files (When [DELETE SELECTED] is selected in Step 2) Select the file to delete using the SET button and press the SET button. will appear on the selected file.
Page 123: Deleting A Folder
∫ Deleting a folder (When [DELETE FOLDER] is selected in Step 2) Select the folder to delete using the SET button and press the SET button. ≥ A delete confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] using the SET button and press the SET button.
Page 124: Protecting A File
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. (l 47) Select the menu. # [PROTECT] [MENU]: * When you are using an Eye-Fi card which has already been set to selective forwarding with a PC, [TRANSFER/PROTECT] is displayed.
Page 125: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Video terminal ≥ Always use the supplied AV cable. ≥...
Page 126 2 Standard images when connecting to video terminal Cables Reference items B HDMI micro cable ≥ Connecting with a HDMI micro cable/ (optional) HDMI mini cable (l 130) ≥ Playback using VIERA Link (l 131) HX-DC2    VQT4F31...
Page 127 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. ≥ HX-WA2 Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional). HX-DC2 Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
Page 128 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.
Page 129 ≥ If 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/ ≥...
Page 130: Connecting With A Hdmi Micro Cable/Hdmi Mini Cable
Connecting with a HDMI micro cable/ HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. # [TV OUTPUT] # [HDMI] # [MENU]: [AUTO]/[720p]/[1080i]/[480p] ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution 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.
Page 131: Playback Using Viera Link
(optional)/HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) ≥ 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.
Page 132 ≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV for how to set etc.) ≥ HX-WA2 Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional). HX-DC2 Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
Page 133 HX-WA2 ) and then turn on this unit, the input channel on the TV HX-DC2 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).
Page 134 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.
Page 135: Copy/Dubbing
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 Set to Playback mode. (l 47) ≥ Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. Select the menu.
Page 136: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Devices
≥ The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected. ≥ See the operating instructions of the video HX-DC2 device for details. ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ Do not use any other AV ...
Page 137 ≥ Set to Playback mode. (l 47) Connect the unit to the recording equipment and begin playback on the unit. ≥ If 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.
Page 138: With A Pc
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 supplied CD-ROM.
Page 139: Important Notice
Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ 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 be restored later.
Page 140 ≥ Data cannot be written to the unit from a PC. ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. ≥ Audio files cannot be handled. ≥ 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.
Page 141: End User License Agreement
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,...
Page 142 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.
Page 143: Operating Environment
With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ 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.) ≥...
Page 144 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) Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended)
Page 145 ≥ If 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.) ∫ To use the HD Writer VE 2.0 You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used.
Page 146: Mass Storage
∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1 Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 GHz or higher 32-bit (k86) or 64-bit (k64) processor (including compatible CPU) Windows XP: Intel Pentium 450 MHz or higher or...
Page 147: Installation
≥ If Windows 7 is in use, or the [AutoPlay] screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click [Yes]. ≥ Operate following the instruction on the screen.
Page 148: Connecting To A Pc
≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. HX-WA2  HX-DC2 A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Turn on the unit.
Page 149: Use As A Card Reader
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Camcorder]. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. About the status indicator of the unit ≥...
Page 150: About The Pc Display
∫ About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) 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.
Page 151 ≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards. ∫ 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.
Page 152: Using The Unit As A Web Camera
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. IBM PC/AT compatible PC Necessary Windows Live Messenger iChat software Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1 Mac OS X Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP2)
Page 153 Connect the unit to a PC and set the unit to web camera mode. (l 148) ≥ The LCD monitor will turn off. ≥ If you touch anything other than [WEB CAMERA], remove and then reconnect the USB cable. (On the PC) Start Windows Live Messenger or iChat.
Page 154: Starting Hd Writer Ve 2.0
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer VE 2.0] # [HD Writer VE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
Page 155: If Using Mac
With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer VE 2.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ∫ Operating environment Mac OS X 10.7.2 Intel Core 2 Duo or better 2 GB or more Interface USB port...
Page 156: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely
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. ∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Drag [CAM_SD] or [CAM_MEM] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
Page 157: Uploading Files To A Web Service
With a PC 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. ≥ Insert the SD card. ≥...
Page 158 Connect the unit to the PC using the USB cable. HX-WA2  HX-DC2 A USB cable (supplied) ≥ 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.)
Page 159 Select an upload destination. ≥ For subsequent operations, please read the operating instructions (PDF) of the HD Writer Web Uploader. ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions. ≥...
Page 160: Using The Eye-Fi ™ Transfer Feature
With a PC ™ Using the Eye-Fi transfer feature By using the Eye-Fi card, you can save files recorded on a card to a PC or file-sharing site via a wireless network. ≥ The functions of the Eye-Fi card (including wireless transmission) are not guaranteed to work on this product.
Page 161 ∫ Using direct mode The files can be transferred 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.
Page 162 ≥ 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. ≥ The protect setting is also applied to the files for which [TRANSFER/ PROTECT] is set.
Page 163: Lcd Display Indications
Others LCD Display Indications ∫ Recording indications    3000 3000 3000 000:00:15 000:00:15 000:00:15 ISO400 ISO400 ISO400 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 1/30 1/30 1/30 (White) Still picture recording icon (Red) Recording still picture During burst recording (l 80) Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 87, 108) In Playback Mode, the picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.
Page 164 Scene Mode (l 87) only HX-WA2 Colour mode (l 94) ISO50/ISO100/ISO200/ISO400/ISO800/ISO1600 ISO sensitivity (l 95) Intelligent Auto Mode (l 61) F3.5 Iris value (l 56) 1/30 Shutter Speed (l 56) Zoom/Double range zoom (l 77) Eye-Fi settings (l 162) (Grey) Audio recording icon (Red) Recording audio...
Page 165 Recording Mode (l 86) (White) Motion picture recording icon (Red) Recording motion picture μ (Red) Recording motion picture (l 53) Recording audio (l 60) 000:00:15 Recording time elapsed (l 53, 60) Approximate remaining recordable time (l 53, 60) AF Lock (l 99) AE Lock (l 99) Self-timer Recording (l 92) Ø10/Ø2...
Page 166 Files for which selected transfer/protect is set (l 124, 161) Face detection (l 96) Panorama still picture (l 82) Eye-Fi transfer status (l 160) Files exceeding 4 GB in size (l 67) Remaining battery power (l 36) Files which cannot be played back ∫...
Page 167: Messages
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.
Page 168 White round spots ≥ If you take a like soap bubbles picture with the appear on the flash in a dark recorded picture. place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air.
Page 169 Power Problem Check points This unit is turned ≥ To prevent battery consumption due to off automatically. 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.
Page 170 Power Problem Check points “ERROR ≥ Check each of the following items. OCCURRED. j Remove the SD card from the device and PLEASE TURN reinsert. UNIT OFF, THEN j Remove the battery and then put it in TURN ON AGAIN.” again.
Page 171 Recording Problem Check points The high ≥ The battery temperature or unit internal temperature temperature (excluding battery) rises. Wait warning icon for the temperature to drop before using the is displayed and unit again. recording is not possible. When recording ≥...
Page 172 Recording Problem Check points Colour balance of ≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such images is strange as a gymnasium or a hall, set the White when recording in Balance setting to (INDOOR 2). If you a place such as a cannot record clearly with the gymnasium.
Page 173 ( ) or the HDMI mini cable HX-WA2 squeezed ), change the [HDMI] setting. HX-DC2 horizontally. (l 130) ≥ 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.
Page 174 ≥ HX-WA2 Connect with a HDMI micro cable (optional). (l 131) HX-DC2 Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 131) ≥ Set [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (l 131) ≥ Turn the unit off and then back on again.
Page 175 With a PC Problem Check points When the USB ≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double- cable is click the icon in the task tray and follow disconnected, an the instructions on the screen. error message will appear on the PC. Cannot see the PDF ≥...
Page 176: Cautions For Use
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 away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥...
Page 177 ≥ 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. ≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the water with a well wrung cloth.
Page 178 [FORMAT] # [DELETE DATA] from the option menu 2 and follow the on- screen instructions. ≥ 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.
Page 179: About The Battery
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.
Page 180: About The Ac Adaptor
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged. ≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit. Do not throw old battery into fire. ≥ 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.
Page 181 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): ≥ When the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the battery is too high or low.
Page 182 About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: ≥ 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. ≥...
Page 183: Lcd Monitor
LCD monitor ≥ 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.
Page 184: About Copyright
≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. ™ ≥ HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ® ® ® ≥ Microsoft...
Page 185 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 licensed to provide AVC Video.
Page 186: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ 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 1920k1080 1920k1080 1280k720 1280k720 640k480 4 GB 20 min 30 min 30 min...
Page 187 Recording mode Picture size 960k540 VOICE RECORD 4 GB 20 min 31 h SD card 16 GB 1 h 20 min 128 h 64 GB 5 h 20 min 512 h Built-in Approx. 10 s 30 min memory 64 MB *3 Please use when playing back/editing on a Mac.
Page 188: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Picture size 4352k3264 3744k2808 2560k1920 Aspect ratio 4 GB 1400 SD card 16 GB 2100 2900 6000...
Page 189 Picture size 4352k2448 3744k2106 2560k1440 1920k1080 Aspect ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 4 GB 1900 3400 16 GB 2800 3800 7500 13500 card 64 GB 11000 15000 31000 52000 Built-in Approx. memory 64 MB (360e PANORAMA) (180e PANORAMA) Picture size 14400k720 1280k14400 7200k720 1280k7200 Aspect ratio 4 GB...
Page 190: Optional Accessories
Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2012. These may be subject to change. Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. HX-WA2 Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBX090) HX-DC2 Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBX070) HX-WA2 HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15) HX-DC2 HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30)
Page 191: Specifications
DC 3.7 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; Charging; HX-WA2 HX-WA2 4.1 W 4.5 W HX-DC2 HX-DC2 4.0 W 4.0 W Signal system: 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p, 540/30p, 480/30p Recording format: MPEG-4 AVC file format standard (.MP4) Motion picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, iFrame...
Page 192 Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 38 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory; Approx. 64 MB Image sensor: 1/2.33 type (1/2.33z) 1MOS image sensor Total;...
Page 193 Monitor: HX-WA2 6.7 cm (2.6z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots) HX-DC2 7.5 cm (3.0z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots) Microphone: Stereo Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination:...
Page 194 Flash: Available range; Approx. 80 cm to 2.1 m Dimensions: HX-WA2 93.9 mm (W)k125.6 mm (H)k44.1 mm (D) (including projecting parts) HX-DC2 86.2 mm (W)k120.8 mm (H)k38.1 mm (D) (including projecting parts) Mass: HX-WA2 Approx. 238 [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] HX-DC2 Approx.
Page 195 Waterproof performance: HX-WA2 Equivalent to IEC 60529 “IPX8” Depths less than 3.0 m for 60 minutes or less Battery operation time: See page 35 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: DC output:...
Page 196: Index
Index ∫ A AC adaptor ........33, 180 Alert sound .
Page 197 ∫ F File No. continued ........74 Flash .
Page 198 ∫ R Recordable time ........35, 186 Recording folder .
Page 199 ∫ V VIERA Link .........131 Volume adjustment .
Page 200 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation VQT4F31 Web site: http://panasonic.net 1AG6P1P6493--(S) © Panasonic Corporation 2012 F0212RN0...

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