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Panasonic HX-DC2, HX-WA2 Recording functions of menus, Menu 1 # REC Mode # desired setting

Models: HX-WA20 HX-DC2 HX-WA2

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Advanced (Recording)

Recording functions of menus

≥Set to Recording mode. (l 41)

≥Select the menu. (l 62)

[MENU]: 1 , 2 , 3 or 4 # desired setting

1 RECORDING MENU 1

[REC MODE]

You can switch between motion picture recording and audio recording, and switch the image quality of the motion picture to record.

[MENU]: 1 # [REC MODE] # desired setting

: Records with 1920k1080 pixels. (60i)

: Records with 1920k1080 pixels. (30p)

: Records with 1280k720 pixels. (60p)

: Records with 1280k720 pixels. (30p)

*: Records with 960k540 pixels. (30p)

: Records with 640k480 pixels. (30p)

: Records audio. (VOICE RECORD)

* is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie’11). It is recommended when using a Mac.

≥Recordable time using the battery (l 29)

≥This function’s default setting is mode.

≥Please refer to page 191 about approximate recordable time.

≥When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving

subject is recorded (particularly when recording in mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.

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Panasonic HX-DC2, HX-WA20 operating instructions Recording functions of menus, Menu 1 # REC Mode # desired setting

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HX-WA2 HX-DC2 Information for Your Safety Indemnity about recorded contentAbout recording formats and compatibility of the unit Handling of built-in memoryCards that you can use with this unit For the purposes of these operating instructionsSD Memory Card, Sdhc Memory Card and Sdxc Memory Card Contents Basic 110 116120 126Use as a card reader 155 Using the unit as a web camera 158 144End User License Agreement 147 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 Lens Built-in flash l Hand strap fixtureSpeaker Internal stereo microphones Tripod receptacle Power button l USB/AV connector l 131, 142 Hdmi mini connector l 131Page 16 17 LensPower supply Inserting/removing the batteryAbout 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-DC2Number By Cipa standardApprox 255 min Approx minRecording to a card Cards that you can use with this unitPage Status indicator a Check that the status indicator has gone offInserting/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 About standby mode Turning the unit on/offTo 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 temperatureSelecting a mode Recording Mode l 46, 49Playback Mode l 58 Press the REC/ buttonSetting date and time Select the menu. lMenu 1 # Clock SET ≥ At the time of purchase, the Clock SET is not set Before recording Basic camera positioningBasic motion picture recording If the surface of the unit gets hot Recording motion pictures Before turning on the unit, remove the lens capCounter display will be reset to During recordingRecording time elapsed During recording standbyAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Recording still pictures Open the LCD monitorPress the button halfway Press the button fullyAbout the recording standby screen display About the screen indications in the still picture recording3000 About the focusing area PT AutofocusAbout picture size ModeMenu 1 # REC Mode # Voice Record Recording audioOpen the LCD monitor. Select the menu. l Audio operation indicator l About the screen display for audio recordingDuring audio recording Intelligent Auto Mode Press the button to switch to Intelligent Auto ModeSelect the menu. l Menu 1 # Intelligent Auto # on Portrait ScenerySpotlight Low lightIntelligent Auto Mode Automatic White BalanceAuto Focus Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback Thumbnail displayPlay back using the SET button Motion picture/audio playbackOperation icon Still picture playbackSpeaker volume adjustment Towards Increases the volumeChange the thumbnail display Motion picture compatibility Still picture compatibilityAudio compatibility Using the menu screen To get back to the previous screen Using Option Menu Select the menuClock SET Alert SoundDisplay EconomyBrightness Language TV OutputInitial SET FormatPage When creating a folder REC FolderPlayback Folder File NO. CONT’DEye-Fi Using the zoom Zoom button HX-WA20 / HX-WA2 / Zoom lever HX-DC2About 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 menuRecording in Slow Motion Mode HX-WA20 Set to Slow motion modeOff cancel the setting ≥ After 15 seconds, recording stops automatically Burst recording 16M Reverse Burst3M Reverse Burst Burst setting Press the button halfway Press the button fullyMaximum number of pictures in the burst Recording panorama still pictures Press the button to start the recordingPan the unit horizontally or vertically Menu 1 # Panorama # Panorama orRecording technique About size of still pictures360e Panorama 180e Panorama≥ HX-WA20 Menu 1 # Scene Mode # Under Water Recording underwater HX-WA20/HX-WA2REC Mode Menu 1 # REC Mode # desired setting≥ Recordable time using the battery l Recording functions of menusScene Mode Picture SizeIntelligent Auto HX-WA2/HX-DC2Sports PortraitSpot Light SnowLimitations of scene mode settings ≥ SUNSET/FIREWORKS/LANDSCAPE/NIGHT SCENERY/NIGHT Portrait≥ Fireworks ≥ LOW LightLandscape Handheld Night ShotHDR Backlight CompBurst PanoramaMenu 1 # Flash # desired setting Menu 2 # Flash # desired settingFlash Self Timer Menu 2 # Self Timer # desired settingWhen Ø2 2sec is selected When Ø10 10sec is selectedFocus Mode Menu 2 # Focus Mode # desired settingFocus Metering Mode Menu 2 # Metering Mode # desired settingMulti Centre SpotColour Mode Menu 2 # ISO # desired setting Menu 3 # ISO # desired settingISO 1600About prioritised face framing White BalanceExposure Face ChaserS.VIDEO S.PICTUREShortcuts Menu 3 # ShortcutsRecommended Settings AF LockAE Lock FlashØself Timer 100Exposure Photo ViewAF lock Exposure compensation Zoom Mode Menu 3 # Photo View # desired settingMenu 4 # Photo View # desired setting 103Menu 4 # Auto Review # desired setting 104Wind CUT Auto ReviewManual recording White Balance105 To set the White Balance manually 106Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment HX-WA20 Tilt the SET button left or right to setPress the SET button 107Manual shutter speed adjustment Manual iris adjustment108 250 Shutter speed Seconds to 1/1000 1/1000 secondSetting the focus and recording Using manual focusMenu 2 # Focus # desired setting 109Playback using operation icon Playback Operations110 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 114Saving the zoomed still picture 115Press the button while zoomed Various playback functions 116Select Start using the SET button and press 117Short NormalDisplaying file information 118119 Using the playback menu 120121 ResizeSplitting a scene 122RED-EYE Correct Edit Video123 Scene splicing 124125 CopyUpload SET Deleting scenes/still pictures/ audio files Deleting displayed file126 Menu # DeleteSelect YES using the SET button and press the SET Button Press the button or the recording start/stop ButtonDeleting all files 127Deleting a folder 128Press the Menu button to complete the settings 129 Protecting a fileMenu # Protect Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Connect this unit to a TV130 ≥ Always use the supplied AV cable131 Picture qualityCables Reference items About the status indicator of the unit Select the video input on the TV132 Play back from the unit 133System 134 Connecting with a Hdmi micro cable/ Hdmi mini cable TV format setting135 Menu # TV Output # Hdmi # AUTO/720p/1080i/480pPlayback using Viera Link What is the Viera Link Hdavi Control?136 Menu # TV Output # Viera Link # on137 Panasonic TV compatible with Viera LinkOperate with the remote control for the TV Automatic input switchingOther linked operations 138139 Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card Set to Playback mode. lSelect Copy ALL to begin copying to the SD card Press the recording start/stop button or the button141 Dubbing images onto other video devices Start recording on the connected device 142≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality 143 What you can do with a PC HD Writer VESmart wizard 144Important Notice 145146 ≥ Data cannot be written to the unit from a PCEnd User License Agreement 147148 Operating environment Operating environment for HD Writer VE149 CPU150 RAMTo use the HD Writer VE 151152 CPUInstallation Uninstalling HD Writer VEInsert the CD-ROM into the PC Click YesConnecting to a PC Turn on the unitConnect this unit to a PC 154Use as a card reader To disconnect USB cable safely155 About the PC display 156Example folder structure in built-in memory/SD card Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices Copying your still pictures to your PC157 Card reader function mass storageUsing the unit as a web camera 158Necessary SoftwareStart Windows Live Messenger or iChat 159Starting HD Writer VE If using Mac Operating environment161 162 Uploading files to a web service Press the recording start/stop button or Button163 ≥ Insert the SD card ≥ Set to Playback mode. lConnect the unit to the PC using the USB cable 164Select an upload destination 165Using the Eye-Fitransfer feature 166Menu 3 # Eye-Fi # Transfer # on Using direct mode Menu # Eye-Fi # Start Direct ModeSelecting files to transfer 167168 LCD Display Indications Recording indications169 Burst recording l170 Playback indications 171Confirmatory indications 172Time display Troubleshooting Messages173 Check Card174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 About this unit 182When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it Cleaning183 Keep the unit away from sea waterWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time When disposing of or giving away this unit, note that184 About the battery Be sure to detach the battery after usePrepare spare batteries when going out for recording 185About status indicator during charging Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the AC adaptor 186When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that About the SD card187 LCD monitor 188About copyright Carefully observe copyright lawsLicenses 189190 191 Mode192 SD cardBuilt-in Approx MemoryApproximate number of recordable pictures 193194 Aspect ratio 169 600 850 1900 3400195 CardPanasonic Corporation