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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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Contents

Model No. HDC-DX1P/PC Safety Precautions Things You Should KnowThank you for choosing Panasonic Following Applies only in the U.S.A FCC NoteFollowing Applies only in Canada Batteries AC adaptor Important Safety Instructions Precautions USE & LocationCare Indemnity concerning recording Content Carefully observe copyright laws Playback of motion pictures on a Disc Quick GuideManual recording functions Playback of still pictures on an SD Card Contents Editing Removing the battery How to turn off the power Set the mode dial to OFFQuick Guide LSQT1093 Motion picture playback tab Still picture playback tab Very clear high definition pictures Features of the High Definition Video CameraWhat is the AVCHD? Important Notice Watching High Definition images When connecting to a TV that does not have a Hdmi terminalUsing the remote control for the TV for playback Other linked operations Listening in 5.1 channel surround sound AV amplifier with Hdmi terminal B Hdmi cable optional Accessories Parts identification and handling Before using Speaker Viewfinder l Battery release lever Batt l Tripod receptacle l Reset button Reset l LCD monitor l ≥Use the supplied AV cable only LSQT1093 Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand Using grip beltAdjust the belt length and the pad position Flip the belt Adjust the length Replace the belt Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder Using 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-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DL Message Recommended to USE Panasonic Disc appears About DVD-R DL dual layer on Single sideExamples of discs that cannot be used on this unit ≥MD ≥iD ≥Floppy disk When using brand-new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW When inserting a disc recorded on another device Capacity Cards that you can use with this unitCard type Indication in these instructions Handling precautions How to hold a disc or cardWhen inserting/removing a disc Disc and card handling Setup Charging the batteryFitting/Removing the battery Charging lamp About batteries that you can use with this unit Supplied BatteryCharging time and recordable time Charging time Connecting to the AC outlet About the remaining battery Capacity indication≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces Recording mode l 50 Selecting a mode Turning the unit on/off≥Rotate the mode dial slowly Playback mode l 74 Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not being used Inserting/removing a disc Inserting disc Removing disc Recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side Identifying recording/playback sides of discSingle sided disc/dual layer on single side disc Double sided disc Inserting/removing an SD card Card access lamp≥Check that the status indicator has gone off Concerning the SD card Basic operations How to use the cursor button¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Operations during recording Operations during playback Move the cursor button up, down, left or right to operate Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Focus Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to ManualManual mode White balance Manual focus mode Focus 5/5 Manual focus adjustment Playback mode In motion picture playback Playback mode Still picture playback Help mode To exit the help mode Using the menu screen While stopped, press the Menu buttonTo get back to the previous screen Setting date and time Changing the date and time display style Switching the languageTo recharge the built-in lithium battery Changing the display style Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder LCD SETEVF SET Before recording Basic camera positioningRecording Turning the AGS function on/off About auto modeAuto Ground-directional Standby AGS Automatic white balance l Auto focus l Recording motion pictures To end the recordingLens cover opens automatically 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 l To record still pictures clearly Recording still pictures JpegFocus indication ≥The sound cannot be recorded ABC D E F G H Concerning the focusing areaAbout the focus indication Card indication l Mega optical image stabilizer l Switching the shutter effect on/off You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures 256 MB Picture quality16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 512 MB Move the zoom lever Various recording functionsZoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 12k optically About using the zoom microphone function Digital zoom function Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Recording yourselfBacklight compensation function To return to normal recording Press the recording start/stop button. Fade out To cancel fadingFade in/fade out function To select the color for fade in/out To cancel the MagicPix function MagicPix functionLux MagicPix function To cancel the tele macro function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode Tele macro function You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through Press the Photo Shot button Built-in flash When the flash is not used≥This function’s default setting is Flash Auto Flash is activated and the picture will be recorded To cancel the image stabilizer function Image stabilizer functionRed eye reduction function Guide line function To cancel the guide line functionTo cancel the wind noise reduction function Wind noise reduction function Microphone level To return to automatic setting To cancel the zebra displayZebra display Manual recording functions Scene modeSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual Color bar Manual focus adjustment Move the switch down and set it to Focus position About the MF assist function To restore to the automatic adjustmentWhite balance Icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically About the black balance Adjustment About the white balance sensor Manual shutter speed adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustment Playback of motion pictures on a disc Motion picture playbackPlayback Operation is possible with the remote control only Press the or 9 button on the remote control during playbackOperating with the remote Control About motion picture Compatibility Frame-by-frame playback To adjust the volumeMove the volume lever to change the volume level Press the button Repeat playback To cancel the repeat playback functionPlaying back motion pictures by date Select the date for playback, then press the cursor button Resuming the previous playback To cancel the resume playback functionPlayback of still pictures on an SD card Still pictures Jpeg playback About still picture compatibility Deleting scenes Deleted scenes cannot be restoredEditing scenes Deleting scenes one at a time To continue deleting other scenes To complete the settingsProtecting scenes To complete editing Deleting files one at a time Editing still picturesDeleting still pictures Select the file to be deleted, then press the cursor button Protecting still pictures To continue deleting other files To cancel all Dpof settings Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Number of prints set to be in Dpof is displayed Formatting discs ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select orFormatting Formatting an SD card Connect this unit to the AC adaptor Finalizing a discFinalizing a disc DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL Un-finalizing a DVD-RW Creating a top menuDeleting the top menu Protected disc Motion picture recording Editing, etc Protecting a discAuto Protect Operation Playback only Unprotected Displaying disc information To release the disc protectionTo exit the information screen Playback on TV Press the EXT Display button on the remote controlWith a TV To display the on-screen Information on the TV ≥Check Hdmi RESOLUTION. l Connecting with a Hdmi cable optionalWhat is HDMI? Connect this unit and a TV with the Hdmi cable optional About the settings when Connecting with Hdmi Hdmi output resolution Listening in 5.1 channel sound About the setting when connecting the component terminals Audio AV cable supplied Playback using EZ Sync Hdavi Control ≥The default setting is onSet so that EZ Sync is activated on the connected TV Operate with the remote control for the TV To cancel EZ Sync Hdavi Control Devices which can play back discs recorded with this unit Playback using Blu-ray Disc PlayersOnly when playing back DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL discs DMP-BD10 Blu-ray Disc Player To stop dubbing Set the mode dial to to turn on the powerConnect this unit and a video device ≥Images are dubbed in standard picture quality Select a file to be printed, then press the cursor button With a printer PictBridgeConnect this unit and a printer 100 When you stop printing halfway Select the paper size setting on Paper SizeSelect the layout setting on page Layout 101 Operating environment Before using with a computerWhat you can do with a computer 102 Connection and recognition procedures Connection and recognition103 104 About the computer displayDisk drive display Example folder structure of an SD card To disconnect USB cable safely Select USB Mass Storage Device and click Stop105 Verifying the unit is correctly recognized by the computer If the driver has not been Recognized properly106 107 Menus and Indications Menu list 109 Playback menus Motion picture playback Play SetupLanguage l Playback menus Still picture playback Play Setup Create TOP Menu Menus related to Advanced and Setup Indications Recording indications111 Confirmatory indications Playback indicationsPC connection indications 112 Messages 113 114 Thumbnail Data Error is Detected About recoveryControl Data Error has Been Detected 115 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 116 Frequently asked questions 117 Troubleshooting Unit operations118 119 120 121 122 When connected to another device With a computer123 About this unit When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time 124 About the battery About the AC adaptor125 About the miniSD Card About the discAbout the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder Causes of condensation Explanation of termsAbout condensation What to do with the lens is fogged up White balance Auto focus128 Specifications 129USB 130 131 Optional accessories 132 Accessory Order Form For USA Customers 133 Request for Service Notice USA Only 134 Panasonic Video Products 135 Customer Services Directory 136 Panasonic Canada Inc Warranty ServiceIf YOU Ship the Product to a Servicentre 137 Index 138 Recording lamp 110 Recording modes available for the motion 139PictBridge 100 115 Cómo apagar la cámara Ajuste el disco del modo a OFF Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápidoExtracción de la batería 140 141 Pulse el botón Photo Shot a tope para tomar la imagen 142 143 Ficha de reproducción de imágenes en movimientoFicha de reproducción de imágenes fija Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc