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Panasonic HX-WA20, HX-DC2 Turning the unit on/off, About standby mode, To turn off the unit

Models: HX-WA20 HX-DC2 HX-WA2

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Preparation

Turning the unit on/off

Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.

The LCD monitor turns on.

HX-WA20 /HX-WA2

HX-DC2

To turn off the unit

Hold down the power button until the LCD monitor goes off.

≥Pressing the power button for a short time sends the unit into sleep mode. (l 39)

About standby mode

When the LCD monitor is closed while the unit is on, the unit enters standby mode which consumes very little power.

In standby mode, opening the LCD monitor turns on the unit, making the unit ready for recording immediately. Use standby mode when you stop using the unit but intend to use it again after a short time.

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Panasonic HX-WA20, HX-DC2 operating instructions Turning the unit on/off, About standby mode, To turn off the unit

Contents

HX-WA2 HX-DC2 About recording formats and compatibility of the unit Information for Your SafetyIndemnity about recorded content Handling of 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 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 Speaker Internal stereo microphones Tripod receptacle Lens Built-in flash lHand strap fixture Power button l USB/AV connector l 131, 142 Hdmi mini connector l 131Page 16 17 LensAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Power supplyInserting/removing the battery 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 Inserting/removing an SD card Status indicator aCheck that the status indicator has gone off 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 To turn off the unit About standby modeTurning the unit on/off 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/ buttonMenu 1 # Clock SET Setting date and timeSelect the menu. l ≥ At the time of purchase, the Clock SET is not set Basic motion picture recording Before recordingBasic camera positioning 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 fully3000 About the recording standby screen displayAbout the screen indications in the still picture recording About the focusing area PT AutofocusAbout picture size ModeOpen 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 Select the menu. l Menu 1 # Intelligent Auto # on Intelligent Auto ModePress the button to switch to Intelligent Auto Mode Spotlight PortraitScenery Low lightAuto Focus Intelligent Auto ModeAutomatic White Balance Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback Thumbnail displayOperation icon Play back using the SET buttonMotion picture/audio playback Still picture playbackChange the thumbnail display Speaker volume adjustmentTowards Increases the volume Audio compatibility Motion picture compatibilityStill picture compatibility Using the menu screen To get back to the previous screen Clock SET Using Option MenuSelect the menu Alert SoundBrightness DisplayEconomy Initial SET LanguageTV Output FormatPage When creating a folder REC FolderPlayback Folder File NO. CONT’DEye-Fi About the zoom bar Using the zoomZoom button HX-WA20 / HX-WA2 / Zoom lever HX-DC2 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 menuOff cancel the setting Recording in Slow Motion Mode HX-WA20Set to Slow motion mode ≥ After 15 seconds, recording stops automatically 3M Reverse Burst Burst recording16M Reverse Burst Maximum number of pictures in the burst Burst settingPress the button halfway Press the button fully 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 PanoramaFlash Menu 1 # Flash # desired settingMenu 2 # Flash # desired setting When Ø2 2sec is selected Self TimerMenu 2 # Self Timer # desired setting When Ø10 10sec is selectedFocus Focus ModeMenu 2 # Focus Mode # desired setting 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 Review105 Manual recordingWhite Balance 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 109110 Playback using operation iconPlayback Operations 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 114Press the button while zoomed Saving the zoomed still picture115 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 124Upload SET 125Copy 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 128Menu # Protect Press the Menu button to complete the settings 129Protecting a file 130 Watching Video/Pictures on your TVConnect this unit to a TV ≥ Always use the supplied AV cableCables Reference items 131Picture quality 132 About the status indicator of the unitSelect the video input on the TV System Play back from the unit133 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 ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality Dubbing images onto other video devicesStart recording on the connected device 142 143 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 154155 Use as a card readerTo disconnect USB cable safely Example folder structure in built-in memory/SD card About the PC display156 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 161 If using MacOperating environment 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 165Menu 3 # Eye-Fi # Transfer # on Using the Eye-Fitransfer feature166 Selecting files to transfer Using direct modeMenu # Eye-Fi # Start Direct Mode 167168 169 LCD Display IndicationsRecording indications Burst recording l170 Playback indications 171Time display Confirmatory indications172 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 water184 When you are not going to use the unit for an extended timeWhen disposing of or giving away this unit, note that 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 186187 When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note thatAbout the SD card 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