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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 recognise the cable even if it has been connected.

Images are dubbed in standard quality.

Set to Playback Mode. (l 22)

Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.

The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.

See the operating instructions of the video device for details.

Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

AAV cable (supplied)

1Connect the unit to the recording equipment and

begin playback on the unit.

Recorded files can be dubbed while a slideshow is being played back. (l 89)

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.

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Contents Operating Instructions Read this first Indemnity about recorded contentAbout recording formats and compatibility of the unit Handling built-in memorySD Memory Card, Sdhc Memory Card and Sdxc Memory Card Cards that you can use with this unitFor the purposes of these operating instructions Contents Advanced Recording 111 Use as a card reader 126 Using the unit as a web camera 129113 115Hdmi mini connector l 104 Power button l USB/AV connector l 12, 104, 113Names and Functions of Main Parts LCD monitor lSelect using the SET button Lens 16 17Inserting/removing the battery Power supplyOpen the battery/card cover ≥ 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/Recording time Charging and recording timeNumber Battery capacity indicationBy Cipa standard Approx 210 min Recording conditions by Cipa standardCards that you can use with this unit Recording to a cardPage Check that the status indicator has gone off Open the battery/card cover  Status indicator aInserting/removing an SD card 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 Unit About the high temperature warning iconRecording Mode l 27, 30 Selecting a modePlayback Mode l 39 Press the REC/ buttonSelect the menu. l Setting date and timeMenu # Clock SETPage Basic camera positioning Before recordingIf the surface of the unit gets hot Basic motion picture recording≥ Before turning on the unit, remove the lens cap Recording motion picturesDuring recording Counter display will be reset toRecording time elapsed During recording standbyAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Open the LCD monitor Recording still picturesPress the button halfway Press the button fully3000 About the recording standby screen displayAbout the screen indications in the still picture recording PT Autofocus About the focusing area640k480 About picture sizeOpen 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 Thumbnail display Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playbackMotion picture/audio playback Play back using the SET buttonOperation icon 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 Menu 1 , 2 or # desired setting Using Option MenuSelect the menu Clock SETDisplay Alert SoundBrightness EconomyLanguage TV OutputFormat Initial SETFormat Delete DataREC Folder When creating a folderFile NO. CONT’D Playback FolderPage About the zoom bar Using the zoomZoom lever Press the zoom range button Double range zoomAbout the maximum zoom magnification Zoom ModeImage Stabiliser for motion pictures Select the menu Image StabiliserImage Stabiliser for still pictures Select the menu Burst recording Menu 2 # Burst # desired setting 16M 16M Burst3M Burst 16M 16M Reverse BurstMaximum number of pictures in the burst Burst setting Maximum number of picturesPress the button to start the recording Recording panorama still picturesPan the unit horizontally or vertically Menu 2 # Panorama # Panorama orAbout size of still pictures Recording technique360e Panorama 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 Colour 1CLR Intelligent Auto Scene ModePortrait SportsSpot Light SnowLimitations of Scene Mode settings Comp Zoom ModeHDR Backlight Burst Menu 2 # Flash # desired settingPanorama FlashMenu 2 # Self Timer # desired setting Self TimerWhen Ø2 2 sec is selected When Ø10 10 sec is selectedPhoto View Menu 2 # Photo View # desired settingAuto Review Menu 2 # Auto Review # desired settingS.VIDEO S.PICTUREISO Menu 3 # ISO # desired settingFocus AutoMulti Focus ModeMetering Mode Menu 4 # Face Chaser # on About prioritised face chaserFace Chaser Wind CUT Recommended SettingsShortcuts Menu 4 # Wind CUT # onAF Lock Øself TimerAE Lock FlashAE lock AF lockExposure compensation Menu 3 # White Balance Manual recordingWhite Balance To set the White Balance manually Using Manual Focus Setting the focus and recordingMenu 3 # Focus # desired setting Select Manual and press the SET buttonPlayback Operations Playback using operation iconWith playback paused, tilt the SET During Pause ≥ Press the SET button to restoreButton to the right for Approximately 3 seconds tilt to 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 Press the button fully while zoomed Saving the zoomed still pictureVarious playback functions Short Select Start using the SET button and pressNormal LongDisplaying file information Recording Mode Slideshow Using the playback menu# Play Volume Play VolumeTRANSFER/PROTECT DeleteSelect the menu Menu # Resize # desired setting Press the Menu button to complete the settingsResize RED-EYE Correct# RED-EYE CORRECT. # Correction Splitting a sceneEdit Video Operations Play back Specify the starting position for the scenePause Fast forwardPress Scene splicingSelect the scene with the thumbnail screen Copy Deleting displayed file Deleting files/foldersDeleting multiple files at once Select YES using the SET button and press the SET ButtonPress the button or the recording start/stop Button 101102 Deleting all filesDeleting a folder Protecting a file Press the Menu button to complete the settings103 Menu # Protect≥ Always use the supplied AV cable Watching Video/Pictures on yourConnect this unit to a TV 104 Select the video input on the TV About the status indicator of the unit105 Picture qualitySystem Play back from the unit106 107 TV format setting Connecting with an Hdmi mini cable108 Menu # TV Output # Hdmi # AUTO/720p/1080i/480pWhat is the Viera Link Hdavi Control? Playback using Viera Link109 Menu # TV Output # Viera Link # on110 Operate with the remote control for the TVOther linked operations Set to Playback Mode. l Copying from Built-in Memory to SD cardSelect Copy ALL to begin copying to the SD card 111 Copy Selected112 Press the recording start/stop button or the button113 Dubbing images onto other video devices114 Start recording on the connected deviceHD Writer VE What you can do with a PCSmart wizard 115116 Important Notice≥ Data cannot be written to the unit from a PC 117118 End User License Agreement119 Operating environment for HD Writer VE Operating environment120 CPURAM 121122 To use the HD Writer VE123 Uninstalling HD Writer VE InstallationInsert the CD-ROM into the PC Click Yes. Click NextTurn on the unit Connecting to a PCConnect this unit to a PC To disconnect USB cable safely126 Use as a card readerExample folder structure in built-in memory/SD card About the PC display127 Copying your still pictures to your PC Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices128 Card reader function mass storage129 Using the unit as a web cameraNecessary Software130 Start Windows Live Messenger or MessagesStarting HD Writer VE 132 If using MacOperating environment 133 Double click on the Camsd or Cammem Displayed on the desktopMenu # Eye-Fi # Transfer # on Using the Eye-Ficard134 135 Using Direct ModeMenu # Eye-Fi # Start Direct Mode # TRANSFER/PROTECT Selecting files to transfer136 137 ≥ The Eye-Fi menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is usedRecording indications Indications138 Burst recording l139 Eye-Fi settings lISO50/ISO100/ISO200/ISO400/ISO800/ISO1600 F3.5 Iris value l Shutter Speed l140 Playback indicationsTime display Confirmatory indications141 142 MessagesCheck Card Card Full143 Troubleshooting144 145 146 Problem Check points StatusChanges Angle of view of the recording standby ON. l147 148 149 150 151 About this unitCleaning When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time When disposing of or giving away this unit, note that153 About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Do not throw old battery into fire Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingAbout the AC adaptor 154155 About status indicator during chargingAbout the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note thatLCD monitor 156Carefully observe copyright laws About copyrightLicenses 157158 SD card 159Built-in Approx Memory160 161 Approximate number of recordable pictures162 Panasonic Corporation
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HX-DC3 specifications

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