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Panasonic HX-WA2, HX-DC2 Connecting to a PC, Turn on the unit, Connect this unit to a PC, 154

Models: HX-WA20 HX-DC2 HX-WA2

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With a PC

Connecting to a PC

≥Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.

≥Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.

HX-WA20 HX-WA2

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HX-DC2

AUSB cable (supplied)

≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

1Turn on the unit.

≥Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery.

≥This function is available in all modes.

2Connect this unit to a PC.

≥The USB function selection screen will appear.

3Select the desired connection mode using the SET button and press the SET button.

[CARD READER]: The unit works as an external drive for the PC. (Card reader mode) (l 155)

[WEB CAMERA]: The unit works as a web camera. (Web camera mode) (l 158)

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Panasonic HX-DC2, HX-WA20 operating instructions Connecting to a PC, Turn on the unit, Connect this unit to a PC, 154

Contents

HX-WA2 HX-DC2 About recording formats and compatibility of the unit Information for Your SafetyIndemnity about recorded content Handling of built-in memoryFor the purposes of these operating instructions Cards that you can use with this unitSD Memory Card, Sdhc Memory Card and Sdxc Memory Card Contents Basic 120 110116 126End User License Agreement 147 Use as a card reader 155 Using the unit as a web camera 158144 149Handling of this unit When inner side of the lens is fogged condensation What to do when inner side of the lens is foggedCheck before using underwater Open the rear doorPage Close the rear door securely About handling the brushUsing this unit underwater Caring of this unit after using it underwaterRinse with water with the rear door closed Wiping moisture from the unit ≥ Dry this unit by standing it on a dry clothAbout the water draining design Draining water from the unitNames and Functions of Main Parts LCD monitor lSlow motion mode button l Hand strap fixture Lens Built-in flash lSpeaker Internal stereo microphones Tripod receptacle Power button l USB/AV connector l 131, 142 Hdmi mini connector l 131Page 16 17 LensInserting/removing the battery Power supplyAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Push the lever B toward Open the battery/card cover HX-DC2Close the battery/card cover Charging the battery Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor Charging and recording time Charging/Recording timeBattery capacity indication HX-DC2Approx 255 min NumberBy Cipa standard Approx minRecording to a card Cards that you can use with this unitPage Check that the status indicator has gone off Status indicator aInserting/removing an SD card Insert remove the SD card into from the card slot Close the rear doorOpen the battery/card cover  Status indicator a Close the battery/card cover Turning the unit on/off About standby modeTo turn off the unit Standby mode To turn on the unit About economy functionAbout the high temperature warning icon Drop before using the unit Again High temperaturePlayback Mode l 58 Selecting a modeRecording Mode l 46, 49 Press the REC/ buttonSelect the menu. l Setting date and timeMenu 1 # Clock SET ≥ At the time of purchase, the Clock SET is not set Basic camera positioning Before recordingBasic motion picture recording If the surface of the unit gets hot Recording 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 fullyAbout the screen indications in the still picture recording About the recording standby screen display3000 About the focusing area PT AutofocusAbout picture size ModeRecording audio Menu 1 # REC Mode # Voice RecordOpen the LCD monitor. Select the menu. l About the screen display for audio recording Audio operation indicator lDuring audio recording Press the button to switch to Intelligent Auto Mode Intelligent Auto ModeSelect the menu. l Menu 1 # Intelligent Auto # on Spotlight PortraitScenery Low lightAutomatic White Balance Intelligent Auto ModeAuto Focus Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback Thumbnail displayOperation icon Play back using the SET buttonMotion picture/audio playback Still picture playbackTowards Increases the volume Speaker volume adjustmentChange the thumbnail display Still picture compatibility Motion picture compatibilityAudio compatibility Using the menu screen To get back to the previous screen Clock SET Using Option MenuSelect the menu Alert SoundEconomy DisplayBrightness Initial SET LanguageTV Output FormatPage When creating a folder REC FolderPlayback Folder File NO. CONT’DEye-Fi Zoom button HX-WA20 / HX-WA2 / Zoom lever HX-DC2 Using the zoomAbout the zoom bar Double range zoom HX-WA2/HX-DC2 Press the zoom range buttonZoom mode About the maximum zoom magnificationZoom Image stabiliser Image stabiliser for motion pictures Select the menuSet to Slow motion mode Recording in Slow Motion Mode HX-WA20Off cancel the setting ≥ After 15 seconds, recording stops automatically 16M Reverse Burst Burst recording3M Reverse Burst Press the button halfway Press the button fully Burst settingMaximum number of pictures in the burst Pan the unit horizontally or vertically Recording panorama still picturesPress the button to start the recording Menu 1 # Panorama # Panorama or360e Panorama Recording techniqueAbout size of still pictures 180e Panorama≥ HX-WA20 Menu 1 # Scene Mode # Under Water Recording underwater HX-WA20/HX-WA2≥ Recordable time using the battery l REC ModeMenu 1 # REC Mode # desired setting Recording functions of menusIntelligent Auto Scene ModePicture Size HX-WA2/HX-DC2Spot Light SportsPortrait Snow≥ Fireworks Limitations of scene mode settings≥ SUNSET/FIREWORKS/LANDSCAPE/NIGHT SCENERY/NIGHT Portrait ≥ LOW LightLandscape HDR Backlight Handheld NightShot CompBurst PanoramaMenu 2 # Flash # desired setting Menu 1 # Flash # desired settingFlash When Ø2 2sec is selected Self TimerMenu 2 # Self Timer # desired setting When Ø10 10sec is selectedMenu 2 # Focus Mode # desired setting Focus ModeFocus Multi Metering ModeMenu 2 # Metering Mode # desired setting Centre SpotColour Mode ISO Menu 2 # ISO # desired settingMenu 3 # ISO # desired setting 1600Exposure About prioritised face framingWhite Balance Face ChaserShortcuts S.VIDEOS.PICTURE Menu 3 # ShortcutsAE Lock Recommended SettingsAF Lock FlashExposure Øself Timer100 Photo ViewAF lock Exposure compensation Menu 4 # Photo View # desired setting Zoom ModeMenu 3 # Photo View # desired setting 103Wind CUT Menu 4 # Auto Review # desired setting104 Auto ReviewWhite Balance Manual recording105 To set the White Balance manually 106Press the SET button Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment HX-WA20Tilt the SET button left or right to set 107108 Manual shutter speed adjustmentManual iris adjustment 250 Shutter speed Seconds to 1/1000 1/1000 secondMenu 2 # Focus # desired setting Setting the focus and recordingUsing manual focus 109Playback Operations Playback using operation icon110 111 Creating still picture from motion picture 112Cutting out a section of a panorama still picture 113Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoom 114115 Saving the zoomed still picturePress the button while zoomed Various playback functions 116Short Select Start using the SET button and press117 NormalDisplaying file information 118119 Using the playback menu 120121 ResizeRED-EYE Correct Splitting a scene122 Edit Video123 Scene splicing 124Copy 125Upload SET 126 Deleting scenes/still pictures/ audio filesDeleting displayed file Menu # DeleteDeleting all files Select YES using the SET button and press the SET ButtonPress the button or the recording start/stop Button 127Deleting a folder 128Protecting a file Press the Menu button to complete the settings 129Menu # Protect 130 Watching Video/Pictures on your TVConnect this unit to a TV ≥ Always use the supplied AV cablePicture quality 131Cables Reference items Select the video input on the TV About the status indicator of the unit132 133 Play back from the unitSystem 134 135 Connecting with a Hdmi micro cable/ Hdmi mini cableTV format setting Menu # TV Output # Hdmi # AUTO/720p/1080i/480p136 Playback using Viera LinkWhat is the Viera Link Hdavi Control? Menu # TV Output # Viera Link # on137 Panasonic TV compatible with Viera LinkOther linked operations Operate with the remote control for the TVAutomatic input switching 138139 Select Copy ALL to begin copying to the SD card Copying from Built-in Memory to SD cardSet to Playback mode. l Press the recording start/stop button or the button141 Start recording on the connected device 142 Dubbing images onto other video devices≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality 143 Smart wizard What you can do with a PCHD Writer VE 144Important Notice 145146 ≥ Data cannot be written to the unit from a PCEnd User License Agreement 147148 149 Operating environmentOperating environment for HD Writer VE CPU150 RAMTo use the HD Writer VE 151152 CPUInsert the CD-ROM into the PC InstallationUninstalling HD Writer VE Click YesConnect this unit to a PC Connecting to a PCTurn on the unit 154To disconnect USB cable safely Use as a card reader155 156 About the PC displayExample folder structure in built-in memory/SD card 157 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 camera158 SoftwareStart Windows Live Messenger or iChat 159Starting HD Writer VE Operating environment If using Mac161 162 163 Uploading files to a web servicePress the recording start/stop button or Button ≥ Insert the SD card ≥ Set to Playback mode. lConnect the unit to the PC using the USB cable 164Select an upload destination 165166 Using the Eye-Fitransfer featureMenu 3 # Eye-Fi # Transfer # on Selecting files to transfer Using direct modeMenu # Eye-Fi # Start Direct Mode 167168 169 LCD Display IndicationsRecording indications Burst recording l170 Playback indications 171172 Confirmatory indicationsTime display 173 TroubleshootingMessages Check Card174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 About this unit 182183 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itCleaning Keep the unit away from sea waterWhen disposing of or giving away this unit, note that When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time184 Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use 185About the AC adaptor About status indicator during chargingDo not throw old battery into fire 186About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that187 LCD monitor 188Licenses About copyrightCarefully observe copyright laws 189190 191 ModeBuilt-in Approx 192SD card MemoryApproximate number of recordable pictures 193194 Aspect ratio 169 600 850 1900 3400195 CardPanasonic Corporation