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Panasonic HDC-DX1 Before using with a computer, What you can do with a computer, Cpu, Ram

Models: HDC-DX1

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With a computer

With a computer

Before using with a computer

What you can do with a computer

ªWhen using still pictures recorded on this unit with a computer.

	Can do	Software used
	Playing back still pictures on a computer	Standard Windows picture viewer or a
	Playing back still pictures on a computer	commercially available picture viewer
		commercially available picture viewer

	Copying still pictures to a computer	Windows Explorer

Operating environment

≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.

≥Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.

≥This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT.

≥Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.

≥Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.

ªOperating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)

Personal computer	IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
OS	Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
	Microsoft Windows XP Professional
CPU	Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher
RAM	128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Interface	USB port
Other requirements	Mouse or equivalent pointing device

≥Operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

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Panasonic HDC-DX1 Before using with a computer, What you can do with a computer, Operating environment, Cpu, Ram

Contents

Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Class Laser Product Indemnity concerning recording Content Carefully observe copyright lawsInformation for Your Safety Manual recording functionsContents Playback Features of the High Definition Video Camera What is the AVCHD?Very clear high definition pictures Important NoticeWhen connecting to a TV that does not have a Hdmi terminal Using the remote control for the TV for playbackWatching High Definition images Other linked operationsListening in 5.1 channel surround sound AV amplifier with Hdmi terminal B Hdmi cable optionalAccessories Optional accessoriesParts identification and handling Before using Speaker Viewfinder l Battery release lever Batt l Tripod receptacle l Reset button Reset l LCD monitor l VQT1A15 Using grip belt Adjust the belt length and the pad positionBe careful about the following Accessory shoe Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinderAdjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired Pull out the viewfinderUsing the remote control Install a button-type batteryConcerning the button-type battery Remote control usable range Discs that can be used on this unit DVD-RW DVD-R DLAbout DVD-R DL dual layer on Single side Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unitWhen using brand-new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW When inserting a disc recorded on another deviceCards that you can use with this unit Do not format it on a PC etcHow to hold a disc or card When inserting/removing a discHandling precautions Disc and card handlingCharging the battery Fitting/Removing the batterySetup Connect the AC cable to the AC Adaptor and the AC outletCharging time and recordable time About batteries that you can use with this unitCharging time Connecting to the AC outlet About the remaining battery Capacity indicationSelecting a mode Turning the unit on/off How to turn off the power Set the mode dial to OFFInserting/removing a disc Inserting disc Removing discIdentifying recording/playback sides of disc Single sided disc/dual layer on single side discDouble sided disc After inserting a disc/After recording finishesHow to use the cursor button Card access lampInserting/removing an SD card Concerning the SD card¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Basic operationsOperations during recording Move the cursor button up, down, left or right to operateSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FocusPlayback mode In motion picture playback Playback mode Still picture playbackHelp mode To exit the help modeUsing the menu screen While stopped, press the Menu buttonTo get back to the previous screen Setting date and time Switching the language To recharge the built-in lithium batteryChanging the date and time display style Changing the display styleAdjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder LCD SETEVF SET Dynamic NormalBefore recording Basic camera positioningRecording About auto mode Anti-Ground-Shooting AGSTurning the AGS function on/off Rotate the mode dial to select Recording motion picturesTo end the recording Screen indications in the disc recording mode Recording mode Remaining time left for recordingRecording time elapsed Approximate recordable time for 1 disc ≥About batteries that you can use with this unit lRecording still pictures Jpeg Focus indicationPress the Photo Shot button fully to take the picture To record still pictures clearlyConcerning the focusing area About the focus indicationABC D E F G H Card indication l Mega optical image stabilizer lSwitching the shutter effect on/off Picture quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB256 MB 512 MBVarious recording functions Zoom in/out functionMove the zoom lever About using the zoom microphone function Digital zoom functionRecording yourself Backlight compensation functionRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side To return to normal recordingTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out functionPress the recording start/stop button. Fade out To select the colour for fade in/outTo cancel the colour night view function Colour night view functionThis allows recording in dark locations Lux colour night view functionSoft skin mode To cancel the soft skin modeTo cancel the tele macro function Tele macro functionSelf-timer recording To stop the timer midway throughPress the Photo Shot button This is for recording shots of yourself as wellWhen the flash is not used Built-in flashTo cancel the image stabilizer function Image stabilizer functionRed eye reduction function This is for reducing image shakes during recordingTo cancel the guide line function To cancel the wind noise reduction functionGuide line function Wind noise reduction functionThis is for adjusting the microphone input level Microphone levelTo return to automatic setting To cancel the zebra displayZebra display This is for displaying the parts that are too brightScene mode Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to ManualManual recording functions Colour barManual focus adjustment Move the switch down and set it to Focus positionTo restore to the automatic adjustment White balanceAbout the MF assist function This is for recording in natural coloursAbout the black balance Adjustment About the white balance sensorManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment To restore to automatic adjustmentManual shutter speed adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustmentPlayback of motion pictures on a disc Motion picture playbackPress the cursor button Move the cursor button to operatePress the or 9 button on the remote control during playback Operating with the remote ControlOperation is possible with the remote control only About motion picture CompatibilityTo adjust the volume Move the volume lever to change the volume levelFrame-by-frame playback Press the buttonTo cancel the repeat playback function Playing back motion pictures by dateRepeat playback Select the date for playback, then press the cursor buttonTo cancel the resume playback function Playback of still pictures on an SD cardResuming the previous playback Still pictures Jpeg playbackAbout still picture compatibility Editing scenes Deleting scenesDeleting scenes one at a time This is for deleting scenes recorded on discsTo complete the settings Protecting scenesTo continue deleting other scenes To complete editingEditing still pictures Deleting still picturesDeleting files one at a time Select the file to be deleted, then press the cursor buttonProtecting still pictures To continue deleting other filesDpof setting What is DPOF?To cancel all Dpof settings This is for writing the printing data on an SD cardFormatting Formatting discsFormatting an SD card This is for initializing discsFinalizing a disc Finalizing a discConnect this unit to the AC adaptor DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DLUn-finalizing a DVD-RW Creating a top menuDeleting the top menu Protecting a disc Auto Protect OperationProtected disc Motion picture recording Editing, etc Playback only UnprotectedDisplaying disc information To release the disc protectionTo exit the information screen Press the EXT Display button on the remote control With a TVPlayback on TV To display the on-screen Information on the TVConnecting with a Hdmi cable optional What is HDMI?≥Check Hdmi RESOLUTION. l Connect this unit and a TV with the Hdmi cable optionalAbout the settings when Connecting with Hdmi Hdmi output resolutionListening in 5.1 channel sound About the setting when connecting the component terminals AudioAV cable supplied Playback using Viera Link Hdavi Control Set so that Viera Link is activated on the connected TVOperate with the remote control for the TV To cancel Viera Link Hdavi ControlSet the mode dial to to turn on the power Connect this unit and a video deviceTo stop dubbing ≥Images are dubbed in standard picture qualityWith a printer PictBridge Connect this unit and a printerSelect a file to be printed, then press the cursor button Select the paper size setting on Paper Size Select the layout setting on page LayoutWhen you stop printing halfway Before using with a computer What you can do with a computerOperating environment CPUConnection and recognition procedures Connection and recognitionAbout the computer display Disk drive displayExample folder structure of an SD card To disconnect USB cable safely Select USB Mass Storage Device and click StopVerifying the unit is correctly recognised by the computer If the driver has not been Recognised properly100 If using a Macintosh 101Menus and Indications Menu listPlayback menus Motion picture playback Play Setup Language l Playback menus Still picture playback Play Setup103 Create TOP MenuMenus related to Advanced and Setup Indications Recording indications105 Playback indications PC connection indicationsConfirmatory indications 106Messages 107108 About recovery Control Data Error has Been DetectedThumbnail Data Error is Detected 109Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 110Frequently asked questions 111Troubleshooting Unit operations112 113 114 115 116 When connected to another device With a computer117 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it When you are not going to use the unit for an extended timeAbout this unit 118About the battery About the AC adaptor119 About the disc About the SD cardAbout the miniSD Card LCD monitor/viewfinderExplanation of terms About condensationCauses of condensation What to do with the lens is fogged upWhite balance Auto focus122 Specifications 123USB 124 125 126 127 VQT1A15