Page 1 Owner’s Manual Dual Camera HX-DC3 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) VQT4U88...
Page 2: Read This First
∫ 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 3 ∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up) Condensation occurs when there is a change in temperature or humidity, such as when the unit is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm room.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Read this first ..................2 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts ..........7 Power supply..................10 Inserting/removing the battery............. 10 Charging the battery ..............12 Charging and recording time............14 Recording to a card ................. 16 Cards that you can use with this unit .......... 16 Inserting/removing an SD card............
Page 5 Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom ................52 Double range zoom..............53 Zoom Mode ................. 54 Image Stabilizer................55 Burst recording ................57 Recording panorama still pictures ..........59 Recording functions of menus ............62 RECORDING MENU 1..............62 RECORDING MENU 2..............70 RECORDING MENU 3..............
Page 6 Copy/Dubbing Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card ........111 Dubbing images onto other video devices........113 With a PC What you can do with a PC ............115 End User License Agreement ........... 118 Operating environment ..............120 Installation ..................124 Connecting to a PC................
Page 7: Preparation
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts LCD monitor (l 26) 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.
Page 8 Hand strap fixture Zoom range button [ ] (l 53) Photoshot button [ ] (l 30) SET button [SET] (l 39, 43, 77, 84) ≥ Use the SET button to select the recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen. ≥...
Page 9 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 2, 12, 18, 155) 19 Internal stereo microphones 20 Built-in flash (l 70) 21 Tripod receptacle...
Page 10: Power Supply
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Inserting/removing the battery ≥...
Page 11: Removing The Battery
Insert the battery, taking care to match up the terminal markings. A terminal markings ≥ Insert the battery so that the terminal markings face up. It is possible to mistakenly insert the battery upside down, so be sure to check the orientation carefully.
Page 12: 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 13 ≥ 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 14). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 14: Charging And Recording Time
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging Recording continuously recordable [Voltage/Capacity time Mode recordable time (minimum)] time 50 min 30 min 55 min 35 min Supplied battery/ 50 min...
Page 15 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) - 15 -...
Page 16: Recording To A Card
Preparation Recording 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.
Page 17 ≥ 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 134), an Eye-Fi X2 series SD card is required.
Page 18: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
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. (l 48) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
Page 19 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 20: Turning The Unit On/Off
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. To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the LCD monitor goes off. ≥...
Page 21: About The High Temperature Warning Icon
≥ If the unit has not been operated for approximately 5 minutes (settings at the time of purchase) when the power is turned on, the ECONOMY function will activate and switch to Standby Mode to limit power consumption in situations such as the user forgetting to turn the unit off.
Page 22: Selecting A Mode
Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Press the REC/ button. ≥ Each press of the REC/ button changes the mode. For recording motion pictures, Recording Mode (l 27, 30, 34) still pictures and audio For playing back motion Playback Mode (l 39, 84) pictures, still pictures and audio - 22 -...
Page 23: 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 43) # [CLOCK SET] [MENU]: Select an item ([DATE]/[TIME]/[DISP]) using the SET...
Page 24 (When [DISP] is selected) Select the date format display method using the SET button. Press the SET button. Select [SAVE DATE AND TIME] using the SET button and then press the SET button. ≥ To return to the recording screen or playback screen, press the MENU button.
Page 25: Basic
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 26: Recording Yourself
∫ Basic motion picture recording ≥ The unit should normally be held steady when recording. ≥ 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.
Page 27: Recording Motion Pictures
Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ 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. Open the LCD monitor.
Page 28 ∫ About the screen indications in the motion picture recording 000:00:15 000:00:15 000:00:15 Recording Mode (l 62) Motion picture operation indicator (l 140) During motion picture recording μ (Red) When the remaining recordable time drops to approximately 30 seconds or less, μ flashes. During recording: Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the...
Page 29 ≥ Recording may become out of focus if the unit is subjected to shock while the power is turned on. If this happens, hold the power button until the LCD monitor turns off to turn the power to the unit off, and turn the power on again.
Page 30: Recording Still Pictures
Basic Recording still pictures ≥ 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.
Page 31 ∫ 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 32 ∫ About the focusing area ≥ When [FOCUS MODE] (l 75) is set to (9-PT AUTOFOCUS), (focusing 16 16 area A) 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 33: 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 34: 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 43) # [REC MODE] # [ [MENU]: (VOICE RECORD)] Start recording by pressing the recording start/stop...
Page 35 ∫ About the screen display for audio recording 000:00:15 000:00:15 000:00:15 Audio operation indicator (l 139) During audio recording (Red) When the remaining recordable time drops to approximately 30 seconds or less, μ flashes. During audio recording: Recording time elapsed Every time recording is stopped, the indicator returns to 000:00:00.
Page 36: Intelligent Auto Mode
Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Select the menu. (l 43) # [INTELLIGENT AUTO] # [ [MENU]: (ON)] MENU ≥ Please refer to page 81 for details about Manual Mode. Mode Effect Portrait...
Page 37 *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. ≥ 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.
Page 38: Automatic White Balance
∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. ≥...
Page 39: Motion Picture/Still Picture/Audio Playback
Basic Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback 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 40: Play Back Using The Set Button
Play back using the SET button. Motion picture/audio playback Playback/Pause Fast 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 100) Displays previous file...
Page 41 ∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated to side or side. 21 files () 8 files () 1 file ≥ If you move the zoom lever to the side from the 21 files display mode, the unit goes to the playback folder selection screen.
Page 42: Motion Picture Compatibility
≥ Once the size of the recorded file exceeds 4 GB, the file will be saved once, and the rest will be saved in a new file. In this case, displayed in the thumbnail screen for the 8 files. When files over 4 GB is subsequently recorded in a single card multiple times, it is distinguished by displaying icon in 4 colors (green, blue, yellow,...
Page 43: Using The Menu Screen
Basic Using the menu screen Press the MENU button. Tilt the SET button to the left. Select tab A using the SET button, and tilt the SET button to the right or press the SET button. Select from menu items B using the SET button, and tilt the SET button to the right, or press the SET button.
Page 44 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. C Applicable mode indicator : Setting is applied to still picture and motion picture recording. : Setting is applied to still picture recording.
Page 45: Using Option Menu
Basic Using Option Menu Select the menu. # desired setting [MENU]: OPTION MENU 1 [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 23. [QUICK START] Opening the LCD monitor will switch from Standby Mode to Recording Standby Status in approximately 0.5 seconds (in Recording Mode only). ≥...
Page 46 ≥ Quick Start Standby Status will be unlocked after approximately 5 minutes and will switch to Standby Mode. ≥ If [ECONOMY] (l 47) is activated and the device switches to Quick Start Standby Status automatically, pressing any button on the unit will switch to Recording Standby Status.
Page 47: Option Menu 2
[ECONOMY] Set the standby time for the unit to switch to Standby Mode. (l 20) [BATTERY:REC]: Sets the time for which the unit is in the Recording Mode using the battery, before it goes into Standby Mode. ([1 min]/[3 min]/[5 min]/[10 min]) [BATTERY:PLAY]: Sets the time for which the unit is in the Playback Mode using the battery, before going...
Page 48 [INITIAL SET] Returns the unit settings 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.
Page 49: Option Menu 3
OPTION MENU 3 [REC FOLDER] Creates or selects a recording folder (folder containing a recorded file). (SD card recording only) ≥ Insert the SD card. ≥ Set to Recording Mode. (l 22) Select [REC FOLDER] using the SET button and press the SET button.
Page 50 [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 22) 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 51 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 52: Advanced (Recording)
Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom ≥ Set to Recording Mode. (l 22) Zoom lever T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) A Zoom bar ≥ i.Zoom and Digital Zoom can be set in [ZOOM MODE]. (l 54) ∫...
Page 53: Double Range Zoom
≥ Angle of view displayed in the LCD monitor will differ when recording motion picture or still picture. At the time of purchase, recording standby screen is displaying the angle of view for recording motion picture, and it will switch to angle of view for recording still picture when button is pressed halfway.
Page 54: 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 55: Image Stabilizer
Advanced (Recording) Image Stabilizer Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. ≥ Set to Recording Mode. (l 22) ∫ Image Stabilizer for motion pictures Select the menu. # [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] # desired setting [MENU]: (ACTIVE MODE): This setting gives more stabilization and is suitable for recording when moving.
Page 56 ∫ Image Stabilizer for still pictures Select the menu. # [E.I.S.(PICTURE)] # [ [MENU]: (ON)] ≥ Image Stabilizer does not work during zoom operations. ≥ When recording with a tripod, we recommend that you set the Image Stabilizer off. ≥ [SCENE MODE] will be set to (OFF) when the [E.I.S.(PICTURE)] is set to (ON) while the [SCENE MODE] (l 66) is set to...
Page 57: 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 22) Select the menu. # [BURST] # desired setting [MENU]: (16M BURST): Records approximately 1 still picture every 1 second.
Page 58 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 59: 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 22) Select the menu. # [PANORAMA] # [MENU]: (360e PANORAMA)] or [ (180e PANORAMA)] ≥...
Page 60 ∫ 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 61 ≥ Focus and White Balance will be fixed to the optimal values for the still picture for first frame. Therefore, if focus, brightness or a light source changes drastically during recording, the panorama still picture as a whole may not be recorded with optimal focus or a color tone. ≥...
Page 62: Recording Functions Of Menus
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus ≥ Set to Recording Mode. (l 22) 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 63 ≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded (particularly when recording in mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback. [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
Page 64: Creative Control
[CREATIVE CONTROL] You can add various types of filter effects when recording motion pictures and still pictures. ] # desired setting CREATIVE CONTROL [MENU]: (OFF): Cancel the setting. MINI (Miniature Effect (MINI)): Record motion pictures with miniature effects as if recording a miniature model.
Page 65: One Point Color
*1 Mode for motion picture recording only *2 Mode for still picture recording only ∫ One Point Color Select the color to leave with SET button, and press SET button. ∫ Time Lapse Rec Select the desired setting time ([1 sec]/[10 sec]/[30 sec]/ [1 min]/[2 min]) with SET button, and press SET button.
Page 66 ≥ (Time Lapse Rec (INTV)) j Audio is not recorded. j Minimum motion picture recording time is 1 second. j [REC MODE] will be j [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] is disabled. j Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings.
Page 67 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.
Page 68 ≥ (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 69 Setting Limitations (NIGHT SCENERY) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF. FOCUS: Fixed to FLASH: Fixed to FACE FRAMING: Fixed to (OFF). (NIGHT PORTRAIT) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF. FOCUS: Fixed to (HDR Backlight BURST: Fixed to (OFF).
Page 70: Recording Menu 2
RECORDING MENU 2 [BURST] Please refer to page 57. [PANORAMA] Please refer to page 59. [FLASH] When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the still picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.
Page 71 [SELF TIMER] The timer can be used to record images or audio. # [SELF TIMER] # desired setting [MENU]: (OFF): Cancel the setting. Ø2 (2 sec): Records after 2 seconds. Ø10 (10 sec): Records after 10 seconds. When Ø2 (2 sec) 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 72 ≥ If you perform any of the following cases, the self-timer will be canceled. j If you turn the unit off j If you change to the Playback Mode j If you send unit into Standby Mode [PHOTO VIEW] Selects the desired field of view (photo view or video view) for the recording standby screen display.
Page 73: Recording Menu 3
[AUTO REVIEW] Sets the period for which the recorded image appears on the LCD monitor after the button is pressed. # [AUTO REVIEW] # desired setting [MENU]: (1 sec): Still pictures are displayed for approximately 1 second after being recorded. (2 sec): Still pictures are displayed for approximately 2 seconds after being recorded.
Page 74 [ISO] This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. # [ISO] # desired setting [MENU]: AUTO: ISO sensitivity will be adjusted automatically to suit the brightness.
Page 75: Recording Menu 4
[FOCUS MODE] You can select the focusing method according to the position of the subject. # [FOCUS MODE] # desired setting [MENU]: (9-PT AUTOFOCUS): The unit determines the focus automatically from 9 focus points ( in the recording range. (SPOT FOCUS): The unit focuses on the subject over the focus mark ( ) displayed at the...
Page 76 [FACE FRAMING] The camera automatically detects the person’s face. # [FACE FRAMING] # [ [MENU]: (ON)] ∫ About prioritized face framing The prioritized face frame is displayed in yellow. When the unit is set to Portrait Mode in Intelligent Auto Mode, the unit will focus on the prioritized face frame and adjust the brightness accordingly.
Page 77 [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. [SHORTCUTS] This setting registers the functions (shortcut functions) performed when the SET button is tilted up, down, left and right with the recording screen...
Page 78 Select the function to register using the SET button, and press the SET button. (AF LOCK): Locks the focus. (l 79) (AE LOCK): Locks the exposure. (l 79) (FOCUS): Sets the focus. (l 83) (Can be registered to only) (FLASH): Sets the flash operation.
Page 79 ∫ AF lock If you register AF lock as a shortcut function (l 77), you can record with the focus locked. ≥ Register the shortcut function. (l 77) Tilt the SET button in the direction to which you registered AF lock. ≥...
Page 80: Exposure Compensation
∫ Exposure compensation If you register exposure compensation as a shortcut function (l 77), you can record with altered brightness. ≥ Register the shortcut function (l 77) Tilt the SET button in the direction to which you registered the exposure compensation. ≥...
Page 81: Manual Recording
Advanced (Recording) Manual recording White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors 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 82: To Set The White Balance Manually
∫ To set the White Balance manually Point the unit at a white subject that fills the screen. Select the (WHITE SET) and press the SET button. ≥ The LCD monitor display will go dark for a moment and then return to the recording menu.
Page 83: 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 84: Advanced (Playback)
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 39. 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 fast- Playback rewind playback).
Page 85 SET button/ Playback Playback Operating steps operation display With playback paused, tilt the SET button to the right for approximately 3 seconds (tilt to the Slow- left for reverse slow-motion motion playback) playback During Pause ≥ Press the SET button to restore normal playback.
Page 86: 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 87: 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 88 ≥ 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. (l 94) 190% 190% 190% Shift the position of the zoomed portion using the SET button.
Page 89: Various Playback Functions
Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show ≥ Set to Playback Mode. (l 22) Select the file to start the slideshow with the thumbnail screen. ≥ Move the yellow frame over the file you want to start playing back as a slideshow.
Page 90 (On selecting [MODE]) 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. [SHORT]: approx. 1 second [NORMAL]: approx.
Page 91: Displaying File Information
Displaying file information You can display the information of files recorded with the unit. ≥ Set to Playback Mode. (l 22) Using the SET button, select file for which to display information. Press and hold down the MENU button for 1 second or more.
Page 92 1 Recording Mode Recording format 2 Recording start time and date 3 Eye-Fi connection status 4 File number 5 Protection setting 6 File size 7 Recording time 8 Recording media - 92 -...
Page 93: Using The Playback Menu
Advanced (Playback) Using the playback menu ≥ Set to Playback Mode. (l 22) PLAYBACK MENU 1 [SLIDESHOW] Please refer to page 89. [CREATIVE CONTROL] You can add various types of filter effects when recording motion pictures and still pictures and play them back. Select the file to add the filter effects with the thumbnail screen.
Page 94 (Soft (SOFT)): SOFT Playback with reduced sharpness for a softer image. * Disabled during panorama playback of still pictures. (when (One Point Color (1CLR)) is selected only) 1CLR Tilt the SET button up and down to select the color to keep and press the SET button.
Page 95: Playback Menu 2
# [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 96 Select the still picture to undergo red-eye correction using the thumbnail screen. ≥ Move the yellow frame over the still picture which is to undergo red-eye correction. Select the menu. # [RED-EYE CORRECT.] # [CORRECTION] [MENU]: ≥ A correction confirmation screen appears. Check the correction location, which is surrounded by a red frame, and press the SET button.
Page 97 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 98 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 99 Select a saving method using the SET button and press the SET button. [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.
Page 100: Deleting Files/Folders
Advanced (Playback) Deleting files/folders When an SD card is inserted, the files and folders on the SD card are deleted. When not inserted, the files and folders in the built-in memory are deleted. Deleted files and folders cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion.
Page 101: Deleting Selected Files
Deleting multiple files at once ≥ Set to Playback Mode. (l 22) Select the menu. # [DELETE] [MENU]: 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.
Page 102: Deleting All Files
∫ Deleting all files (When [DELETE ALL] is selected in Step 2) Select [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 103: 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 22) 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 104: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your 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 105 ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
Page 106 Play back from the unit. ≥ The volume cannot be adjusted on the unit. Please adjust the volume on the TV. ≥ Setting the [TV SYSTEM] to [NTSC] will not display the screen of the unit during recording standby. (l 108) Please check on the TV screen instead.
Page 107 ≥ 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 108: Connecting With An Hdmi Mini Cable
Connecting with an 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 109: Playback Using Viera Link
(optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) ≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on an 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 110: Operate With The Remote Control For The Tv
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 111: 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. Set to Playback Mode. (l 22) ≥ Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. Select the menu.
Page 112 (On selecting [COPY SELECTED]) Press the recording start/stop button or the button. ≥ When the copying ends, the unit returns to the playback menu. 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.
Page 113: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Devices
Copy/Dubbing Dubbing images onto other video devices You can dub by connecting an AV cable. ≥ Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery. ≥ Connecting the AV cable in the wrong direction may cause damage to the USB/AV connector of the unit. If the connector has become damaged, it may not operate correctly, including failure to recognize the cable even if it has been connected.
Page 114 Start recording on the connected device. ≥ To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the recorder. ≥ 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.
Page 115: With A Pc
With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer VE 3.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media such as Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer VE 3.0, which is the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
Page 116: 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 117 ≥ 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 118: 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 119 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 120: Operating Environment
With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual 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 121 Windows 8/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 Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended)
Page 122 ≥ If using Windows XP, only an administrative account user can use this software. If using Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8, only administrative and standard account users can use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.) ∫...
Page 123: Mass Storage
∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1 Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 GHz or higher 32-bit (k86) or 64-bit (k64) processor (including compatible CPU)
Page 124: Installation
≥ The [AutoPlay] screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Yes]. ≥ If 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]. Click [Next]. ≥ Operate following the instruction on the screen.
Page 125: Connecting To A Pc
Mode) (l 129) ∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Video Camera]. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. - 125 -...
Page 126: Use As A Card Reader
SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card. ≥ 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.
Page 127: About The Pc Display
∫ About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer VE 3.0 to copy motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programs 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 3.0.
Page 128 ≥ 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 129: 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 Messages software Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) Mac OS X Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1...
Page 130 ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. j Operation on an upgraded OS. j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed. Connect the unit to a PC and set the unit to Web Camera Mode. (l 125) ≥...
Page 131: Starting Hd Writer Ve 3.0
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer VE 3.0] # [HD Writer VE 3.0]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
Page 132: If Using Mac
With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer VE 3.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ∫ Operating environment Mac OS X 10.8.2 Intel Core 2 Duo or better 2 GB or more Interface USB port...
Page 133: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely
∫ Copying still pictures on a Mac Connect this unit to a Mac via the supplied USB cable. ≥ The USB function selection screen will appear. Select [CARD READER] using the SET button on the unit, and press the SET button. ≥...
Page 134: Using The Eye-Fi™ Card
With a PC ™ Using the Eye-Fi card By using the Eye-Fi card (commercially-available), 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 135 File has been transferred File waiting for transfer File cannot be transferred ∫ 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.
Page 136: Selecting Files To Transfer
∫ 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.
Page 137 ≥ The [Eye-Fi] menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is used. ≥ The Eye-Fi transfer feature cannot be guaranteed to continue to operate in the future due to changes to the card specification etc. ≥ Update the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest one using the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card before use.
Page 138: Indications
Others Indications ∫ Recording indications 3000 3000 3000 000:00:15 000:00:15 000:00:15 MINI 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 57) Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 63, 86) 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 139 Scene Mode (l 66) MINI 1CLR OLD INTV GHOST FISH HDRP SKIN B/W SEPIA VIVID SOFT Creative control (l 64) ISO50/ISO100/ISO200/ISO400/ISO800/ISO1600 ISO sensitivity (l 74) Intelligent Auto Mode (l 36) F3.5 Iris value (l 31) 1/30 Shutter Speed (l 31) Zoom/Double range zoom (l 53) Eye-Fi settings (l 137) (Gray)
Page 140: Playback Indications
Recording Mode (l 62) (White) Motion picture recording icon (Red) Recording motion picture μ (Red) Recording motion picture (l 28) Recording audio (l 35) 000:00:15 Recording time elapsed (l 28, 35) Approximate remaining recordable time (l 28, 35) AF Lock (l 79) AE Lock (l 79) Ø10/Ø2 Self-timer Recording (l 71)
Page 141 Files for which selected transfer/protect is set (l 103, 136) Face detection (l 76) Panorama still picture (l 59) Creative control (l 93) 1CLR FISH SKIN SEPIA VIVID SOFT Eye-Fi transfer status (l 134) Files exceeding 4 GB in size (l 42) Remaining battery power (l 15) Files which cannot be played back ∫...
Page 142: 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 recognized 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 143: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases ≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the Object seems to be warped. object moves across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor.
Page 144 Power Problem Check points ≥ Recharge the battery pack or connect the This unit cannot be AC adaptor. (l 12) turned on. ≥ In cold places, the battery using time This unit does not becomes shorter. ≥ It is possible to insert the battery incorrectly, stay on long enough.
Page 145 Power Problem Check points ≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait This unit cannot be operated though it about 1 minute and then reconnect the is turned on. battery or AC adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the unit again. (Conducting the This unit does not above operation while the media is being operate normally.
Page 146 Indication Problem Check points ≥ [DISPLAY] is [OFF]. (l 46) The battery capacity indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown. Status indicator Problem Check points ≥ During battery charging, the status indicator The status indicator is flashes red with a period of approximately flashing red.
Page 147 Recording Problem Check points ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion The unit arbitrarily stops recording. picture recording. (l 16) ≥ 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.
Page 148 Playback Problem Check points ≥ Any files where the thumbnails display are Files cannot be played back. displayed as cannot be played back. ≥ Release the protect setting. (When using Files cannot be deleted. the Eye-Fi card, the protect setting is simultaneously set for files for which selected transfer is set) (l 103, 136) ≥...
Page 149 With other products Problem Check points ≥ Check that the device is compatible with the If the SD card is inserted in another capacity or type of SD card (SD Memory device, it is not Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory recognized. Card) that you inserted.
Page 150 With a PC Problem Check points ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, When connected by the USB cable, reconnect the supplied USB cable. ≥ Select another USB connector on the PC. this unit is not ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 120, detected by the 132) ≥...
Page 151: 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 152 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. Also, keep the unit away from sea water. ≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing a card.) ≥...
Page 153: About The Battery
≥ 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. 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.
Page 154: About The Ac Adaptor
≥ 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. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged.
Page 155 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 156: Lcd Monitor
About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: ≥ Conducting a logical format or deleting the data on the SD card using functions available on the unit or a computer only modifies the file management records, and the data contained within the SD card is not completely deleted.
Page 157: 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. ™ ≥ VIERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ™ ≥ EZ Sync is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ™...
Page 158 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 159: 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 50 min...
Page 160 ≥ When the [REC MODE] is set to (VOICE RECORD), the file is saved after approximately 5 hours of recording, and the audio recording 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.
Page 161: 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 4608k3456 4352k3264 3072k2304 Aspect ratio 4 GB 1000 SD card 16 GB 1900 2100 4200...
Page 162 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 65 MB (360e PANORAMA) (180e PANORAMA) Picture size 14400k720 1280k14400 7200k720 1280k7200 Aspect ratio 4 GB...
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