Panasonic HX-DC3 owner manual Scene splicing, Select the scene with the thumbnail screen, Press

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7Select 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.

Scene splicing

1Select the scene with the thumbnail screen.

≥ Move the yellow frame over the scene.

2Select the menu.

[MENU]:

2 # [EDIT VIDEO] # [ (SPLICE)]

3Move the yellow frame over the scenes you wish to splice and press the SET button.

≥ Scenes recorded using different Recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Modes cannot be spliced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scenes recorded with [REC MODE]

(l 62) set to and scenes recorded with [CREATIVE CONTROL] (l 64) set to INTV [Time Lapse Rec (INTV)] cannot be spliced.

The scenes you select for splicing are assigned numbers.

The recording date of spliced scenes will be registered from the date of

the scene that is selected first (the scene with displayed).

You can continue selecting up to maximum of 9 scenes.

The scenes are spliced in numerical order according to the assigned numbers.

To cancel a selection, press the SET button again.

4 Press the

button or the recording start/stop button.

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Contents Dual Camera About recording formats and compatibility of the unit Indemnity about recorded contentRead this first Handling built-in memoryCards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card, Sdhc Memory Card and Sdxc Memory CardContents Advanced Recording 113 Use as a card reader 126 Using the unit as a web camera 129111 115Names and Functions of Main Parts Power button l USB/AV connector l 12, 104, 113Hdmi mini connector l 104 LCD monitor lSelect using the SET button 16 17 LensOpen the battery/card cover Power supplyInserting/removing the battery ≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. lClose the battery/card cover Charging the battery Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor Charging and recording time Charging/Recording timeBy Cipa standard Battery capacity indicationNumber Approx 210 min Recording conditions by Cipa standardRecording to a card Cards that you can use with this unitPage Inserting/removing an SD card Open the battery/card cover  Status indicator aCheck that the status indicator has gone off Insert remove the SD card into from the card slotClose the battery/card cover To turn off the unit About Standby ModeTurning the unit on/off About the high temperature warning icon UnitPlayback Mode l 39 Selecting a modeRecording Mode l 27, 30 Press the REC/ buttonMenu Setting date and timeSelect the menu. l # Clock SETPage Before recording Basic camera positioningBasic motion picture recording If the surface of the unit gets hotRecording motion pictures ≥ Before turning on the unit, remove the lens capRecording time elapsed Counter display will be reset toDuring recording During recording standbyAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Press the button halfway Recording still picturesOpen the LCD monitor Press the button fully3000 About the recording standby screen displayAbout the screen indications in the still picture recording About the focusing area PT AutofocusAbout picture size 640k480Open the LCD monitor. Select the menu. l Menu 1 # REC Mode # Voice RecordRecording audio During audio recording Audio operation indicator lAbout the screen display for audio recording Intelligent Auto Mode Page Auto Focus Intelligent Auto ModeAutomatic White Balance Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback Thumbnail displayOperation icon Play back using the SET buttonMotion picture/audio playback Still picture playbackTowards Speaker volume adjustmentChange the thumbnail display Audio compatibility Motion picture compatibilityStill picture compatibility Using the menu screen To get back to the previous screen Select the menu Using Option MenuMenu 1 , 2 or # desired setting Clock SETAlert Sound DisplayLanguage EconomyBrightness TV OutputFormat Initial SETFormat Delete DataWhen creating a folder REC FolderPlayback Folder File NO. CONT’DPage About the zoom bar Using the zoomZoom lever Double range zoom Press the zoom range buttonZoom Mode About the maximum zoom magnificationImage Stabilizer Image Stabilizer for motion pictures Select the menuImage Stabilizer for still pictures Select the menu 3M Burst Menu 2 # Burst # desired setting 16M 16M BurstBurst recording 16M 16M Reverse BurstBurst setting Maximum number of pictures Maximum number of pictures in the burstPan the unit horizontally or vertically Recording panorama still picturesPress the button to start the recording Menu 2 # Panorama # Panorama or360e Panorama Recording techniqueAbout size of still pictures 180e PanoramaPage Recording functions of menus REC ModeMenu 1 # REC Mode # desired setting Picture Size Creative Control ≥ Old Movie OLD ≥ Miniature Effect Mini jAudio is not recorded≥ One Point Color 1CLR Scene Mode Intelligent AutoSpot Light SportsPortrait SnowLimitations of Scene Mode settings Comp Zoom ModeHDR Backlight Panorama Menu 2 # Flash # desired settingBurst FlashWhen Ø2 2 sec is selected Self TimerMenu 2 # Self Timer # desired setting When Ø10 10 sec is selectedMenu 2 # Photo View # desired setting Photo ViewS.VIDEO Menu 2 # Auto Review # desired settingAuto Review S.PICTUREFocus Menu 3 # ISO # desired settingISO AutoMulti Focus ModeMetering Mode Menu 4 # Face Framing # on About prioritized face framingFace Framing Shortcuts Recommended SettingsWind CUT Menu 4 # Wind CUT # onAE Lock Øself TimerAF Lock FlashAF lock AE lockExposure compensation Menu 3 # White Balance Manual recordingWhite Balance To set the White Balance manually Menu 3 # Focus # desired setting Setting the focus and recordingUsing Manual Focus Select Manual and press the SET buttonPlayback using operation icon Playback OperationsButton to the right for Approximately 3 seconds tilt to During Pause ≥ Press the SET button to restoreWith playback paused, tilt the SET Left for reverse slow-motion Motion PlaybackCreating still picture from motion picture Move the zoom lever to side Cutting out a section of a panorama still pictureZooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoom Saving the zoomed still picture Press the button fully while zoomedVarious playback functions Normal Select Start using the SET button and pressShort LongDisplaying file information Recording Mode Using the playback menu SlideshowTRANSFER/PROTECT Play Volume# Play Volume DeleteResize Press the Menu button to complete the settingsSelect the menu Menu # Resize # desired setting RED-EYE Correct# RED-EYE CORRECT. # Correction Splitting a sceneEdit Video Pause Specify the starting position for the sceneOperations Play back Fast forwardPress Scene splicingSelect the scene with the thumbnail screen Copy Deleting files/folders Deleting displayed filePress the button or the recording start/stop Button Select YES using the SET button and press the SET ButtonDeleting multiple files at once 101102 Deleting all filesDeleting a folder 103 Press the Menu button to complete the settingsProtecting a file Menu # Protect≥ Always use the supplied AV cable Watching Video/Pictures on yourConnect this unit to a TV 104 105 About the status indicator of the unitSelect the video input on the TV Picture qualitySystem Play back from the unit106 107 108 Connecting with an Hdmi mini cableTV format setting Menu # TV Output # Hdmi # AUTO/720p/1080i/480p109 Playback using Viera LinkWhat is the Viera Link Hdavi Control? Menu # TV Output # Viera Link # on110 Operate with the remote control for the TVOther linked operations Select Copy ALL to begin copying to the SD card 111 Copying from Built-in Memory to SD cardSet to Playback Mode. l Copy SelectedPress the recording start/stop button or the button 112Dubbing images onto other video devices 113Start recording on the connected device 114Smart wizard What you can do with a PCHD Writer VE 115Important Notice 116117 ≥ Data cannot be written to the unit from a PCEnd User License Agreement 118119 120 Operating environmentOperating environment for HD Writer VE CPU121 RAMTo use the HD Writer VE 122123 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC InstallationUninstalling HD Writer VE Click Yes. Click NextConnect this unit to a PC Connecting to a PCTurn on the unit To disconnect USB cable safelyUse as a card reader 126Example folder structure in built-in memory/SD card About the PC display127 128 Charging the battery by connecting it to different devicesCopying your still pictures to your PC Card reader function mass storageNecessary Using the unit as a web camera129 SoftwareStart Windows Live Messenger or Messages 130Starting HD Writer VE 132 If using MacOperating environment Double click on the Camsd or Cammem Displayed on the desktop 133Menu # Eye-Fi # Transfer # on Using the Eye-Ficard134 135 Using Direct ModeMenu # Eye-Fi # Start Direct Mode # TRANSFER/PROTECT Selecting files to transfer136 ≥ The Eye-Fi menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is used 137138 IndicationsRecording indications Burst recording lISO50/ISO100/ISO200/ISO400/ISO800/ISO1600 Eye-Fi settings l139 F3.5 Iris value l Shutter Speed lPlayback indications 140Time display Confirmatory indications141 Check Card Messages142 Card FullTroubleshooting 143144 145 Changes Angle of view of the recording standby Problem Check points Status146 ON. l147 148 149 150 About this unit 151When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itCleaning When disposing of or giving away this unit, note thatPrepare spare batteries when going out for recording About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use 153154 Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the AC adaptor About status indicator during charging 155LCD monitor When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note thatAbout the SD card 156Licenses About copyrightCarefully observe copyright laws 157158 Built-in Approx 159SD card Memory≥ When the REC Mode is set to Voice RECORD, the file is 160Approximate number of recordable pictures 161162 Panasonic Corporation
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HX-DC3 specifications

The Panasonic HX-DC3 is a compact digital camera that brings together advanced features and user-friendly technologies, designed to cater to the needs of amateur photographers and video enthusiasts alike. Launched as part of Panasonic's range of innovative imaging products, the HX-DC3 stands out with its combination of high-quality imaging capabilities and portability.

One of the most notable characteristics of the HX-DC3 is its versatile shooting capabilities. The camera is equipped with a 16-megapixel sensor, which allows users to capture high-resolution images with stunning detail. This is complemented by a powerful 5x optical zoom lens that extends from wide-angle to telephoto, enabling users to snap wide landscapes or zoom in on distant subjects without compromising image quality.

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One of the user-friendly features of the HX-DC3 is its intuitive touchscreen interface. The large 3-inch LCD display not only facilitates easy navigation through menus and settings but also allows for effortless composition of shots. Touch autofocus enables quick focusing on subjects, enhancing the shooting experience, especially for casual users.

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