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Panasonic HX-DC2, HX-WA20 Number, By Cipa standard, Approx 255 min, Approx min

Models: HX-WA20 HX-DC2 HX-WA2

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∫Approximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures

	HX-WA20
Number of
recordable	Approx. 230 pictures	By CIPA standard
pictures		By CIPA standard
pictures
Recording time	Approx. 115 min
Playback time	Approx.	255 min

	HX-WA2
Number of
recordable	Approx. 260 pictures	By CIPA standard
pictures		By CIPA standard
Recording time	Approx. 130 min
Playback time	Approx. 255 min

	HX-DC2
Number of
recordable	Approx. 210 pictures	By CIPA standard
pictures		By CIPA standard
pictures
Recording time	Approx. 105 min
Playback time	Approx.	210 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

≥CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association.

≥Use of supplied battery

≥Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB)

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Panasonic HX-DC2, HX-WA20 operating instructions Number, By Cipa standard, Approx 255 min, Approx min

Contents

HX-WA2 HX-DC2 Handling of built-in memory Information for Your SafetyIndemnity about recorded content About recording formats and compatibility of the unitFor 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 126 110116 120149 Use as a card reader 155 Using the unit as a web camera 158144 End User License Agreement 147Handling of this unit What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged When inner side of the lens is fogged condensationOpen the rear door Check before using underwaterPage About handling the brush Close the rear door securelyCaring of this unit after using it underwater Using this unit underwaterRinse with water with the rear door closed ≥ Dry this unit by standing it on a dry cloth Wiping moisture from the unitDraining water from the unit About the water draining designLCD monitor l Names and Functions of Main PartsSlow motion mode button l Hand strap fixture Lens Built-in flash lSpeaker Internal stereo microphones Tripod receptacle Hdmi mini connector l 131 Power button l USB/AV connector l 131, 142Page Lens 16 17Inserting/removing the battery Power supplyAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Push the lever B toward HX-DC2 Open the battery/card coverClose the battery/card cover Charging the battery Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor Charging/Recording time Charging and recording timeHX-DC2 Battery capacity indicationApprox min NumberBy Cipa standard Approx 255 minCards that you can use with this unit Recording to a cardPage Check that the status indicator has gone off Status indicator aInserting/removing an SD card Close the rear door Insert remove the SD card into from the card slotOpen the battery/card cover  Status indicator a Close the battery/card cover Turning the unit on/off About standby modeTo turn off the unit About economy function Standby mode To turn on the unitDrop before using the unit Again High temperature About the high temperature warning iconPress the REC/ button Selecting a modeRecording Mode l 46, 49 Playback Mode l 58Select 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 Before turning on the unit, remove the lens cap Recording motion picturesDuring recording standby Counter display will be reset toDuring recording Recording time elapsedAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Press the button fully Recording still picturesOpen the LCD monitor Press the button halfwayAbout the screen indications in the still picture recording About the recording standby screen display3000 PT Autofocus About the focusing areaMode About picture sizeRecording 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 Low light PortraitScenery SpotlightAutomatic White Balance Intelligent Auto ModeAuto Focus Thumbnail display Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playbackStill picture playback Play back using the SET buttonMotion picture/audio playback Operation iconTowards 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 Alert Sound Using Option MenuSelect the menu Clock SETEconomy DisplayBrightness Format LanguageTV Output Initial SETPage REC Folder When creating a folderFile NO. CONT’D Playback FolderEye-Fi Zoom button HX-WA20 / HX-WA2 / Zoom lever HX-DC2 Using the zoomAbout the zoom bar Press the zoom range button Double range zoom HX-WA2/HX-DC2About the maximum zoom magnification Zoom modeZoom Image stabiliser for motion pictures Select the menu Image stabiliserSet 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 Menu 1 # Panorama # Panorama or Recording panorama still picturesPress the button to start the recording Pan the unit horizontally or vertically180e Panorama Recording techniqueAbout size of still pictures 360e Panorama≥ HX-WA20 Recording underwater HX-WA20/HX-WA2 Menu 1 # Scene Mode # Under WaterRecording functions of menus REC ModeMenu 1 # REC Mode # desired setting ≥ Recordable time using the battery lHX-WA2/HX-DC2 Scene ModePicture Size Intelligent AutoSnow SportsPortrait Spot Light≥ LOW Light Limitations of scene mode settings≥ SUNSET/FIREWORKS/LANDSCAPE/NIGHT SCENERY/NIGHT Portrait ≥ FireworksLandscape Comp Handheld NightShot HDR BacklightPanorama BurstMenu 2 # Flash # desired setting Menu 1 # Flash # desired settingFlash When Ø10 10sec is selected Self TimerMenu 2 # Self Timer # desired setting When Ø2 2sec is selectedMenu 2 # Focus Mode # desired setting Focus ModeFocus Centre Spot Metering ModeMenu 2 # Metering Mode # desired setting MultiColour Mode 1600 Menu 2 # ISO # desired settingMenu 3 # ISO # desired setting ISOFace Chaser About prioritised face framingWhite Balance ExposureMenu 3 # Shortcuts S.VIDEOS.PICTURE ShortcutsFlash Recommended SettingsAF Lock AE LockPhoto View Øself Timer100 ExposureAF lock Exposure compensation 103 Zoom ModeMenu 3 # Photo View # desired setting Menu 4 # Photo View # desired settingAuto Review Menu 4 # Auto Review # desired setting104 Wind CUTWhite Balance Manual recording105 106 To set the White Balance manually107 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment HX-WA20Tilt the SET button left or right to set Press the SET button250 Shutter speed Seconds to 1/1000 1/1000 second Manual shutter speed adjustmentManual iris adjustment 108109 Setting the focus and recordingUsing manual focus Menu 2 # Focus # desired settingPlayback Operations Playback using operation icon110 111 112 Creating still picture from motion picture113 Cutting out a section of a panorama still picture114 Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoom115 Saving the zoomed still picturePress the button while zoomed 116 Various playback functionsNormal Select Start using the SET button and press117 Short118 Displaying file information119 120 Using the playback menuResize 121Edit Video Splitting a scene122 RED-EYE Correct123 124 Scene splicingCopy 125Upload SET Menu # Delete Deleting scenes/still pictures/ audio filesDeleting displayed file 126127 Select YES using the SET button and press the SET ButtonPress the button or the recording start/stop Button Deleting all files128 Deleting a folderProtecting a file Press the Menu button to complete the settings 129Menu # Protect ≥ Always use the supplied AV cable Watching Video/Pictures on your TVConnect this unit to a TV 130Picture 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 Menu # TV Output # Hdmi # AUTO/720p/1080i/480p Connecting with a Hdmi micro cable/ Hdmi mini cableTV format setting 135Menu # TV Output # Viera Link # on Playback using Viera LinkWhat is the Viera Link Hdavi Control? 136Panasonic TV compatible with Viera Link 137138 Operate with the remote control for the TVAutomatic input switching Other linked operations139 Press the recording start/stop button or the button Copying from Built-in Memory to SD cardSet to Playback mode. l Select Copy ALL to begin copying to the SD card141 Start recording on the connected device 142 Dubbing images onto other video devices≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality 143 144 What you can do with a PCHD Writer VE Smart wizard145 Important Notice≥ Data cannot be written to the unit from a PC 146147 End User License Agreement148 CPU Operating environmentOperating environment for HD Writer VE 149RAM 150151 To use the HD Writer VECPU 152Click Yes InstallationUninstalling HD Writer VE Insert the CD-ROM into the PC154 Connecting to a PCTurn on the unit Connect this unit to a PCTo disconnect USB cable safely Use as a card reader155 156 About the PC displayExample folder structure in built-in memory/SD card Card reader function mass storage Charging the battery by connecting it to different devicesCopying your still pictures to your PC 157Software Using the unit as a web camera158 Necessary159 Start Windows Live Messenger or iChatStarting HD Writer VE Operating environment If using Mac161 162 ≥ Insert the SD card ≥ Set to Playback mode. l Uploading files to a web servicePress the recording start/stop button or Button 163164 Connect the unit to the PC using the USB cable165 Select an upload destination166 Using the Eye-Fitransfer featureMenu 3 # Eye-Fi # Transfer # on 167 Using direct modeMenu # Eye-Fi # Start Direct Mode Selecting files to transfer168 Burst recording l LCD Display IndicationsRecording indications 169170 171 Playback indications172 Confirmatory indicationsTime display Check Card TroubleshootingMessages 173174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 About this unitKeep the unit away from sea water When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itCleaning 183When disposing of or giving away this unit, note that When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time184 185 About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording186 About status indicator during chargingDo not throw old battery into fire About the AC adaptorAbout the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that187 188 LCD monitor189 About copyrightCarefully observe copyright laws Licenses190 Mode 191Memory 192SD card Built-in Approx193 Approximate number of recordable picturesAspect ratio 169 600 850 1900 3400 194Card 195Panasonic Corporation

HX-WA20

Number of

By CIPA standard

Approx.

255 min

HX-WA2

Approx. 255 min

HX-DC2

Approx.

210 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard