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Panasonic HX-DC2 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions
Dual Camera
HX-DC2
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the
operation of this unit are contained in
"Operating Instructions (PDF format)" in
the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your
PC to read it.
VQT4D20
1AG6P1P6465--(S)

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  • Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions Dual Camera HX-DC2 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are contained in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. ≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. ≥...

  • Page 3: Emc Electric And Magnetic Compatibility

    For EG only ∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate. Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). ∫ Product identification marking Product...
  • Page 4 -If you see this symbol- ∫ 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...

  • Page 5: Cautions For Use

    In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
  • Page 6 ∫ 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 7 ∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up) ≥ Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens or LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction. ∫ Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card ≥...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety............... 2 Accessories..................9 Optional accessories..............10 Preparation Power supply..................11 Inserting/removing the battery............. 11 Charging the battery ..............13 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 9: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2011. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBX070 AC adaptor (EG/GA) VSK0751 (GC) VSK0752 (GN) VSK0753...

  • Page 10: Optional Accessories

    Lens cap VFC4701 Keep the lens cap out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Lens cap strap VFC4702 Handstrap VFC4627 To prevent the unit from dropping, be sure to attach the handstrap. CD-ROM Software CD-ROM (EG) Operating Instructions VFF0985 (GC/GA/GN) Operating Instructions VFF0986...

  • Page 11: Preparation

    To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Inserting/removing the battery ≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 20) Open the battery/card cover.

  • Page 12: Removing The Battery

    Insert the battery, taking care to match up the terminal markings.  A terminal markings ≥ It is possible to mistakenly install 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 13: 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 14: Charging And Recording Time

    ≥ 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 9, 10). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
  • Page 15 ≥ 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 16: 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, an Eye-Fi X2 series SD card is required.
  • Page 17 ≥ 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 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 31) 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: 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 29) # [CLOCK SET] [MENU]: Select an item (DATE/TIME/DISP) using the SET...
  • Page 22 For Australia and New Zealand WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. VQT4D20...

  • Page 23: Basic

    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.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 29) # [REC MODE] # [ [MENU]: (VOICE RECORD)] Start recording by pressing the recording start/stop...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Play Back Using The Set Button

    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 Displays previous file...

  • Page 28: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Connect this unit to a TV. A AV cable (supplied) ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. Select the video input on the TV. Play back from the unit.

  • Page 29: Using The Menu Screen

    Basic Using the menu screen Press the MENU button. 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 30: Language Selection

    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 31: Formatting

    Basic Formatting Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, disc etc. # [FORMAT] [MENU]: Basic Using the zoom ≥...

  • Page 32: Double Range Zoom

    Double range zoom The enlarged size will be approximately double size (double range zoom). Press again to return to normal size. ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 20) Press the zoom range button. ≥ On the normal zoom recording screen, the icon is displayed.

  • Page 33: Others

    Others Specifications Dual Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.7 V (When using battery) Power consumption: 4.0 W Signal system: 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p, 540/30p, 480/30p Recording format: MPEG-4 AVC files format standard (.MP4) Motion picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, iFrame Audio compression:...
  • Page 34 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 16 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 35 Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination: Approx. 4 lx (1/15 with Low Light mode in the Scene Mode) Approx. 12 lx (Scene mode off 1/30) USB/AV connector video output level: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h HDMI mini connector video output level:...
  • Page 36 Operating temperature: 0 oC to 35 oC Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 14 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: DC output: DC 5.0 V, 1.0 A (EG/GA) VSK0751 Dimensions:...

  • Page 37: About Copyright

    Others About copyright ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. ∫...

  • Page 38: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Others Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are contained in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
  • Page 39 ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\HX\” folder. ≥ When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.
  • Page 40 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 VQT4D20 Web site: http://panasonic.net 1AG6P1P6465--(S) © Panasonic Corporation 2011 F0112RN0...

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