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Panasonic HX-DC3 111, 113, 115, End User License Agreement 118, 120, 124, 125, 131, 132, 134, 138

Models: HX-DC3

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Copy/Dubbing
Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card	111
Dubbing images onto other video devices	113
With a PC
What you can do with a PC	115
End User License Agreement	118
Operating environment	120
Installation	124
Connecting to a PC	125
Use as a card reader	126
Using the unit as a web camera	129
Starting HD Writer VE 3.0	131
Reading the operating instructions of the
software applications	131
If using Mac	132
Using the Eye-Fi™ card	134
Others
Indications	138
Messages	142
Troubleshooting	143
Cautions for use	151
About copyright	157
Recording Modes/approximate recordable time	159
Approximate number of recordable pictures	161

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Contents

Operating Instructions About recording formats and compatibility of the unit Indemnity about recorded contentRead this first Handling 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 Advanced Recording 113 Use as a card reader 126 Using the unit as a web camera 129111 115Names and Functions of Main Parts Power button l USB/AV connector l 12, 104, 113Hdmi mini connector l 104 LCD monitor lSelect using the SET button 16 17 LensOpen the battery/card cover Power supplyInserting/removing the battery ≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. lClose the battery/card cover Charging the battery Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor Charging and recording time Charging/Recording timeBy Cipa standard Battery capacity indicationNumber Approx 210 min Recording conditions by Cipa standardRecording to a card Cards that you can use with this unitPage Inserting/removing an SD card Open the battery/card cover  Status indicator aCheck that the status indicator has gone off Insert remove the SD card into from the card slotClose the battery/card cover About Standby Mode Turning the unit on/offTo turn off the unit About the high temperature warning icon UnitPlayback Mode l 39 Selecting a modeRecording Mode l 27, 30 Press the REC/ buttonMenu Setting date and timeSelect the menu. l # Clock SETPage Before recording Basic camera positioningBasic motion picture recording If the surface of the unit gets hotRecording 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 recording standby screen display About the screen indications in the still picture recording3000 About the focusing area PT AutofocusAbout picture size 640k480Menu 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 Page Intelligent Auto Mode Automatic White BalanceAuto Focus Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback Thumbnail displayOperation icon Play back using the SET buttonMotion picture/audio playback Still picture playbackSpeaker volume adjustment Change the thumbnail displayTowards Motion picture compatibility Still picture compatibilityAudio compatibility Using the menu screen To get back to the previous screen Select the menu Using Option MenuMenu 1 , 2 or # desired setting Clock SETAlert Sound DisplayLanguage EconomyBrightness TV OutputFormat Initial SETFormat Delete DataWhen creating a folder REC FolderPlayback Folder File NO. CONT’DPage Using the zoom Zoom leverAbout the zoom bar Double range zoom Press the zoom range buttonZoom Mode About the maximum zoom magnificationImage Stabiliser Image Stabiliser for motion pictures Select the menuImage Stabiliser for still pictures Select the menu 3M Burst Menu 2 # Burst # desired setting 16M 16M BurstBurst recording 16M 16M Reverse BurstBurst setting Maximum number of pictures Maximum number of pictures in the burstPan the unit horizontally or vertically Recording panorama still picturesPress the button to start the recording Menu 2 # Panorama # Panorama or360e Panorama Recording techniqueAbout size of still pictures 180e PanoramaPage REC Mode Menu 1 # REC Mode # desired settingRecording functions of menus Picture Size Creative Control ≥ Miniature Effect Mini jAudio is not recorded ≥ One Point Colour 1CLR≥ Old Movie OLD Scene Mode Intelligent AutoSpot Light SportsPortrait SnowLimitations of Scene Mode settings Zoom Mode HDR BacklightComp Panorama Menu 2 # Flash # desired settingBurst FlashWhen Ø2 2 sec is selected Self TimerMenu 2 # Self Timer # desired setting When Ø10 10 sec is selectedMenu 2 # Photo View # desired setting Photo ViewS.VIDEO Menu 2 # Auto Review # desired settingAuto Review S.PICTUREFocus Menu 3 # ISO # desired settingISO AutoFocus Mode Metering ModeMulti About prioritised face chaser Face ChaserMenu 4 # Face Chaser # on Shortcuts Recommended SettingsWind CUT Menu 4 # Wind CUT # onAE Lock Øself TimerAF Lock FlashAF lock AE lockExposure compensation Manual recording White BalanceMenu 3 # White Balance To set the White Balance manually Menu 3 # Focus # desired setting Setting the focus and recordingUsing Manual Focus Select Manual and press the SET buttonPlayback using operation icon Playback OperationsButton to the right for Approximately 3 seconds tilt to During Pause ≥ Press the SET button to restoreWith playback paused, tilt the SET Left for reverse slow-motion Motion PlaybackCreating still picture from motion picture Cutting out a section of a panorama still picture Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoomMove the zoom lever to side Saving the zoomed still picture Press the button fully while zoomedVarious playback functions Normal Select Start using the SET button and pressShort LongDisplaying file information Recording Mode Using the playback menu SlideshowTRANSFER/PROTECT Play Volume# Play Volume DeleteResize Press the Menu button to complete the settingsSelect the menu Menu # Resize # desired setting RED-EYE CorrectSplitting a scene Edit Video# RED-EYE CORRECT. # Correction Pause Specify the starting position for the sceneOperations Play back Fast forwardScene splicing Select the scene with the thumbnail screenPress Copy Deleting files/folders Deleting displayed filePress the button or the recording start/stop Button Select YES using the SET button and press the SET ButtonDeleting multiple files at once 101Deleting all files Deleting a folder102 103 Press the Menu button to complete the settingsProtecting a file Menu # ProtectWatching Video/Pictures on your Connect this unit to a TV 104≥ Always use the supplied AV cable 105 About the status indicator of the unitSelect the video input on the TV Picture qualityPlay back from the unit 106System 107 108 Connecting with an Hdmi mini cableTV format setting Menu # TV Output # Hdmi # AUTO/720p/1080i/480p109 Playback using Viera LinkWhat is the Viera Link Hdavi Control? Menu # TV Output # Viera Link # onOperate with the remote control for the TV Other linked operations110 Select Copy ALL to begin copying to the SD card 111 Copying from Built-in Memory to SD cardSet to Playback Mode. l Copy SelectedPress the recording start/stop button or the button 112Dubbing images onto other video devices 113Start recording on the connected device 114Smart wizard What you can do with a PCHD Writer VE 115Important Notice 116117 ≥ Data cannot be written to the unit from a PCEnd User License Agreement 118119 120 Operating environmentOperating environment for HD Writer VE CPU121 RAMTo use the HD Writer VE 122123 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC InstallationUninstalling HD Writer VE Click Yes. Click NextConnect this unit to a PC Connecting to a PCTurn on the unit To disconnect USB cable safelyUse as a card reader 126About the PC display 127Example folder structure in built-in memory/SD card 128 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 camera129 SoftwareStart Windows Live Messenger or Messages 130Starting HD Writer VE If using Mac Operating environment132 Double click on the Camsd or Cammem Displayed on the desktop 133Using the Eye-Ficard 134Menu # Eye-Fi # Transfer # on Using Direct Mode Menu # Eye-Fi # Start Direct Mode135 Selecting files to transfer 136# TRANSFER/PROTECT ≥ The Eye-Fi menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is used 137138 IndicationsRecording indications Burst recording lISO50/ISO100/ISO200/ISO400/ISO800/ISO1600 Eye-Fi settings l139 F3.5 Iris value l Shutter Speed lPlayback indications 140Confirmatory indications 141Time display Check Card Messages142 Card FullTroubleshooting 143144 145 Changes Angle of view of the recording standby Problem Check points Status146 ON. l147 148 149 150 About this unit 151When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itCleaning When disposing of or giving away this unit, note thatAbout the battery Be sure to detach the battery after use153 About the AC adaptor Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingDo not throw old battery into fire 154About status indicator during charging 155LCD monitor When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note thatAbout the SD card 156Licenses About copyrightCarefully observe copyright laws 157158 Built-in Approx 159SD card Memory160 Approximate number of recordable pictures 161162 Panasonic Corporation

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