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Panasonic HX-DC2, HX-WA20 operating instructions Zoom mode, About the maximum zoom magnification

Models: HX-WA20 HX-DC2 HX-WA2

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Zoom mode

Set the digital zoom and i.Zoom.

≥Select the menu.

[MENU]: 4 # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting

(DIGITAL ZOOM):	Digital zoom
(i.ZOOM):	This zoom function allows you to maintain
	high-definition picture quality.
(OFF):	Optical zoom only

≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.

≥With still picture recording, i.Zoom is disabled.

≥HX-WA20

When [ZOOM MODE] is set to (DIGITAL ZOOM) or (i.ZOOM), Slow Motion Mode (l 76) setting is cancelled.

∫About the maximum zoom magnification

The maximum zoom magnification differs according to the mode and settings of the unit.

HX-WA20

	Image				T (Tele)
	Image			Zoom mode setting
	stabiliser	W (Wide)		Zoom mode setting
	for motion	W (Wide)
	for motion
	pictures
	pictures		(OFF)		(i.ZOOM)	(DIGITAL
			(OFF)		(i.ZOOM)	ZOOM)
						ZOOM)
Motion	OFF/ON	1k	10k		15k	120k
picture	ACTIVE	1k	8k		12k	96k
recording	MODE	1k	8k		12k	96k

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Panasonic HX-DC2, HX-WA20 operating instructions Zoom mode, About the maximum zoom magnification

Contents

HX-WA2 HX-DC2 Indemnity about recorded content Information for Your SafetyAbout recording formats and compatibility of the unit 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 116 110120 126144 Use as a card reader 155 Using the unit as a web camera 158End User License Agreement 147 149Handling 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 indicationBy Cipa standard NumberApprox 255 min Approx 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 iconRecording Mode l 46, 49 Selecting a modePlayback Mode l 58 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 Before turning on the unit, remove the lens cap Recording motion picturesDuring recording Counter display will be reset toRecording time elapsed During recording standbyAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Open the LCD monitor Recording still picturesPress the button halfway Press the button fullyAbout 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 Scenery PortraitSpotlight Low lightAutomatic White Balance Intelligent Auto ModeAuto Focus Thumbnail display Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playbackMotion picture/audio playback Play back using the SET buttonOperation icon 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 Select the menu Using Option MenuClock SET Alert SoundEconomy DisplayBrightness TV Output LanguageInitial SET FormatPage 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 Press the button to start the recording Recording panorama still picturesPan the unit horizontally or vertically Menu 1 # Panorama # Panorama orAbout size of still pictures Recording technique360e Panorama 180e Panorama≥ HX-WA20 Recording underwater HX-WA20/HX-WA2 Menu 1 # Scene Mode # Under WaterMenu 1 # REC Mode # desired setting REC Mode≥ Recordable time using the battery l Recording functions of menusPicture Size Scene ModeIntelligent Auto HX-WA2/HX-DC2Portrait SportsSpot Light Snow≥ SUNSET/FIREWORKS/LANDSCAPE/NIGHT SCENERY/NIGHT Portrait Limitations of scene mode settings≥ Fireworks ≥ LOW LightLandscape Shot Handheld NightHDR Backlight CompPanorama BurstMenu 2 # Flash # desired setting Menu 1 # Flash # desired settingFlash Menu 2 # Self Timer # desired setting Self TimerWhen Ø2 2sec is selected When Ø10 10sec is selectedMenu 2 # Focus Mode # desired setting Focus ModeFocus Menu 2 # Metering Mode # desired setting Metering ModeMulti Centre SpotColour Mode Menu 3 # ISO # desired setting Menu 2 # ISO # desired settingISO 1600White Balance About prioritised face framingExposure Face ChaserS.PICTURE S.VIDEOShortcuts Menu 3 # ShortcutsAF Lock Recommended SettingsAE Lock Flash100 Øself TimerExposure Photo ViewAF lock Exposure compensation Menu 3 # Photo View # desired setting Zoom ModeMenu 4 # Photo View # desired setting 103104 Menu 4 # Auto Review # desired settingWind CUT Auto ReviewWhite Balance Manual recording105 106 To set the White Balance manuallyTilt the SET button left or right to set Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment HX-WA20Press the SET button 107Manual iris adjustment Manual shutter speed adjustment108 250 Shutter speed Seconds to 1/1000 1/1000 secondUsing manual focus Setting the focus and recordingMenu 2 # Focus # desired setting 109Playback 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 functions117 Select Start using the SET button and pressShort Normal118 Displaying file information119 120 Using the playback menuResize 121122 Splitting a sceneRED-EYE Correct Edit Video123 124 Scene splicingCopy 125Upload SET Deleting displayed file Deleting scenes/still pictures/ audio files126 Menu # DeletePress the button or the recording start/stop Button Select YES using the SET button and press the SET ButtonDeleting all files 127128 Deleting a folderProtecting a file Press the Menu button to complete the settings 129Menu # Protect Connect this unit to a TV Watching Video/Pictures on your TV130 ≥ 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 TV format setting Connecting with a Hdmi micro cable/ Hdmi mini cable135 Menu # TV Output # Hdmi # AUTO/720p/1080i/480pWhat is the Viera Link Hdavi Control? Playback using Viera Link136 Menu # TV Output # Viera Link # onPanasonic TV compatible with Viera Link 137Automatic input switching Operate with the remote control for the TVOther linked operations 138139 Set to Playback mode. l Copying from Built-in Memory to SD cardSelect Copy ALL to begin copying to the SD card 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 HD Writer VE What you can do with a PCSmart wizard 144145 Important Notice≥ Data cannot be written to the unit from a PC 146147 End User License Agreement148 Operating environment for HD Writer VE Operating environment149 CPURAM 150151 To use the HD Writer VECPU 152Uninstalling HD Writer VE InstallationInsert the CD-ROM into the PC Click YesTurn on the unit Connecting to a PCConnect this unit to a PC 154To disconnect USB cable safely Use as a card reader155 156 About the PC displayExample folder structure in built-in memory/SD card Copying your still pictures to your PC Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices157 Card reader function mass storage158 Using the unit as a web cameraNecessary Software159 Start Windows Live Messenger or iChatStarting HD Writer VE Operating environment If using Mac161 162 Press the recording start/stop button or Button Uploading files to a web service163 ≥ Insert the SD card ≥ Set to Playback mode. l164 Connect the unit to the PC using the USB cable165 Select an upload destination166 Using the Eye-Fitransfer featureMenu 3 # Eye-Fi # Transfer # on Menu # Eye-Fi # Start Direct Mode Using direct modeSelecting files to transfer 167168 Recording indications LCD Display Indications169 Burst recording l170 171 Playback indications172 Confirmatory indicationsTime display Messages Troubleshooting173 Check Card174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 About this unitCleaning When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it183 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 Be sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryPrepare spare batteries when going out for recording 185Do not throw old battery into fire About status indicator during chargingAbout the AC adaptor 186About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that187 188 LCD monitorCarefully observe copyright laws About copyrightLicenses 189190 Mode 191SD card 192Built-in Approx Memory193 Approximate number of recordable picturesAspect ratio 169 600 850 1900 3400 194Card 195Panasonic Corporation

Zoom mode

(DIGITAL ZOOM):

(OFF):

∫About the maximum zoom magnification