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Dual Camera

Model No. HX-DC2

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

until

2012/1/13

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

VQT4D23

1AG6P1P6469--(S)

HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 1 ページ２０１２年１月６日　金曜日　午後１２時１４分

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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 1 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Operating Instructions Dual Camera Model No. Preparation HX-DC2 Basic Advanced (Recording) Advanced (Playback) Copy/ Dubbing With a PC Before use, please read these instructions completely. Others Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 2 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Information for Your Safety Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Dual Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Dual Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 3 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 CAUTION! IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 4 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. ≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. ≥ Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 5 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ Concerning the battery Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC or incinerate. CAUTION ≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. ≥ When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 6 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 7 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ About recording formats and compatibility of the unit ≥ The unit is an MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC file standard) Dual Camera for recording high-definition motion pictures. ≥ AVCHD and MPEG2 motion pictures are different formats, and are not therefore supported by the unit.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 8 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ Refer to page 23 for more details on SD cards. ∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 9 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Contents Information for Your Safety............................................................... 2 Accessories...................................................................................... 13 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts .............................................. Power supply.................................................................................... Inserting/removing the battery.............................
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 10 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom ................................................................................ Double range zoom..................................................................... Zoom mode ................................................................................. Image stabiliser................................................................................ Burst recording ...........................................
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 11 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Copy/Dubbing Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card .................................. 116 Dubbing images onto other video devices.................................. 117 With a PC What you can do with a PC ........................................................... End User License Agreement ................................................... Operating environment ................................................................. Installation .....
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 12 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre ≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899 ≥ For customers within lreland: 01 289 8333 ≥ For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ≥ Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 13 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2011. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBX070 AC adaptor VSK0752 AV cable VFA0543 USB cable VFA0554 Lens cap VFC4701 Lens cap strap VFC4702 Handstrap VFC4627 To prevent the unit from dropping, be sure to attach the handstrap.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 14 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 3 4 1 LCD monitor (l 34) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 105o B towards the opposite direction.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 15 ページ２０１２年１月６日 6 7 8 5 金曜日午後１２時１４分 9 10 11 12 14 15 13 5 Hand strap fixture    6 Zoom range button [ ] (l 60) 7 Photoshot button [ ] (l 38) 8 SET button [SET] (l 47, 51, 79, 88) ≥ Use the SET button to select the recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen. ≥ In these operating instructions, the SET button is denoted as shown below.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 16 ページ 16 17 18 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 19 20 21 16 Lens ≥ When not using the unit, be sure to fit the lens cap to protect the lens. ≥ Keep the lens cap out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.     17 Speaker 18 Status indicator (l 7, 19, 25) 19 Internal stereo microphones 20 Built-in flash (l 73) ≥ The flash reaches high temperatures and may cause burns if touched. Please do not touch the flash. 21 Tripod receptacle ≥ If you attach a tripod which has a 5.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 17 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBX070. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 18 ページ 2 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Insert the battery, taking care to match up the terminal markings.  A terminal markings ≥ It is possible to mistakenly insert the battery upside down, so be sure to check the orientation carefully. 3 Close the battery/card cover. ≥ Securely close it until it clicks. Removing the battery Press and hold down the power button to turn off the unit, then pull up and remove the battery.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 19 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time. The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: ≥ Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor and USB cable. Do not use parts supplied with other equipment.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 20 ページ 1 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor. ≥ Check that the plug portion of the AC adaptor is not loose or misaligned. 2 3 Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet. Connect the USB cable to the unit. ≥ The status indicator flashes red with a period of approximately 2 seconds (approximately 1 second on, 1 second off), and charging begins. It will turn off when the charging is completed. ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 21 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBX070 (optional) [3.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 22 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Battery capacity indication ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. # # # # (red) When the charge is low, is displayed at the centre of the LCD monitor. ≥ Due to the characteristics of the battery, it may not be possible to correctly display the charge remaining on the battery. For instance, at low temperatures, the indicator may turn on earlier.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 23 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record motion pictures, still pictures or audio to an SD card or built-in memory. To record to an SD card, read the following. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 24 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ The operation of Memory cards exceeding 64 GB cannot be guaranteed. ≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card. ≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 25 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Inserting/removing an SD card When using a non Panasonic SD card for the first time, or one which was previously used on another equipment, it is necessary to format the SD card. (l 55) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Caution: Check that the status indicator has gone off. 1 Open the battery/card cover.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 26 ページ 3 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Close the battery/card cover. ≥ Securely close it until it clicks. ≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card. ≥ Do not shock, bend, or drop the SD card. ≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 27 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 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. 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 28) About standby mode When the LCD monitor is closed while the unit is on, the unit enters standby mode which consumes very little power.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 28 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ≥ If you open the LCD monitor when in standby mode, the unit enters recording mode. ≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the unit. Press the power button to turn on the unit. j When the unit is originally purchased j When you have turned off the unit using the power button About economy function To prevent battery consumption due to forgetting to turn the unit off etc.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 29 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 About the high temperature warning icon If the battery temperature or unit internal temperature (excluding battery) rises, the high temperature warning icon will provide warning as indicated below. Battery/unit internal temperature Screen display Unit operation (ON) Although it is possible to record/play back, please stop using the unit as soon as possible and turn off the unit. (ON) Motion picture recording is no longer possible.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 30 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Press the REC/ button. ≥ Each press of the REC/ button changes the mode.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 31 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Preparation Setting date and time If the screen to set the date and time appears when you turn on the unit, skip to step 2 and follow the steps to set the date and time. 1 Select the menu. (l 51) [MENU]: 1 # [CLOCK SET] 2 Select an item (DATE/TIME/DISP) using the SET button and then tilt the SET button to the right or press the SET button.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 32 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 (When [DISP] is selected) Select the year/month/day display method using the SET button. 4 5 Press the SET button. Select [SAVE DATE AND TIME] using the SET button and then press the SET button. ≥ To return to the recording screen or playback screen, press the MENU button. ≥ At the time of purchase, the [CLOCK SET] is not set.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 33 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning Example 1: Grip the unit with the forefinger of your right hand above the lens and the middle finger to little finger surrounding the body. Example 2: Grip the unit with the forefinger to little finger of your right hand surrounding the body. ≥ To avoid dropping the unit, be sure to attach a handstrap.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 34 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ Recording yourself Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. ≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.) ∫ If the surface of the unit gets hot Due to the characteristics of the unit, the outer surface may become warm during use, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 35 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ Before turning on the unit, remove the lens cap. ≥ Motion pictures are recorded to the SD card if one is inserted. If no SD card is inserted, the motion pictures are recorded to the built-in memory. 1 2 Open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.  000:00:00 A When you begin recording, ¥ appears. 3 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 36 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ About the screen indications in the motion picture recording 000:00:15 Recording mode Motion picture operation indicator (l 146) μ (Red) 000:00:15 During motion picture recording When the remaining recordable time drops to approx. 30 seconds or less, μ flashes. During recording: Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the counter display will be reset to 000:00:00.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 37 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene. ≥ If the file size exceeds 4 GB during recording, the unit saves the file and saves the continuation in a new file. (A new file is created automatically every 4 GB (l 168)) ≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 38 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Basic Recording still pictures ≥ Before turning on the unit, remove the lens cap. ≥ Still pictures are recorded to SD card if one is inserted. If no SD card is inserted, the still pictures are recorded to the built-in memory. 1 2 Open the LCD monitor. (For auto focus only) Press the button halfway. F3.5 1/30  A Focus area (area inside brackets) 3 Press the button fully.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 39 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ About the recording standby screen display The field of view of the image displayed on the LCD monitor differs for motion picture recording and still picture recording. At time of purchase, the recording standby screen displays video view. Press the button halfway to change to photo view. ≥ When [PHOTO VIEW] is set to (ON), you can change the recording standby screen display to the photo view.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 40 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ About the focusing area ≥ When [FOCUS MODE] (l 75) is set to  [9-PT AUTOFOCUS], (focusing area A) 14M is displayed at the position where focus is achieved. The unit automatically determines the position where focus is achieved from nine focus points within the recording area. If the focusing area doesn’t appear in a desired position, try adjusting the camera angle etc., and focus again.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 41 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 About recording still pictures during motion picture recording and audio recording You can record still pictures while recording a motion picture or while recording audio. (simultaneous recording) Press the the picture. button fully (press to the bottom) to take ≥ When the recordable time drops to approximately 30 seconds or less, the unit can no longer record still pictures while recording a motion picture or while recording audio.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 42 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Basic Recording audio ≥ Audio is recorded to the SD card if one is inserted. If no SD card is inserted, the audio is recorded to the built-in memory. 1 2 Open the LCD monitor. Select the menu. (l 51) [MENU]: 1 # [REC MODE] # [ (VOICE RECORD)] 3 Start recording by pressing the recording start/stop button. 4 Press the recording start/stop button again to stop recording.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 43 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ About the screen display for audio recording 000:00:15 Audio operation indicator (l 145) (Red) 000:00:15 During audio recording When the remaining recordable time drops to approx. 30 seconds or less, μ flashes. During audio recording: Recording time elapsed Every time recording is stopped, the indicator returns to 000:00:00.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 44 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Select the menu. (l 51) [MENU]: 1 # [INTELLIGENT AUTO] # [ (ON)] MENU ≥ Please refer to page 85 for details about Manual Mode. Mode Effect Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 45 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 *1 Mode for motion picture recording only *2 Mode for still picture recording only ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode. ≥ We recommend using a tripod in Night portrait/Night scenery/Low light. ≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 46 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. ≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 47 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Basic Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback 1 Press the REC/ mode. 2 Select the file to play back using the SET button and press the SET button. button to change to playback Thumbnail display  A The information for the file in the yellow frame is displayed. ≥ Tilt and hold the SET button up or down to display the next (or previous) page.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 48 ページ 3 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Play back using the SET button. Motion picture/audio playback Playback/Pause Rewind playback  Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. B Operation icon* * If the operation icon disappears, perform a SET button operation to display it.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 49 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated to side or side. 21 files () 8 files () 1 file ≥ If you move the zoom lever to the side from the 21 files display mode, the unit goes to the playback folder selection screen.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 50 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Motion picture compatibility ≥ The unit conforms to the MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC file standard). ≥ Motion pictures recorded on other MP4-compatible equipment may not play back normally or may not play back at all on this unit. Similarly, motion pictures recorded on this unit may not play back normally or may not play back at all on other MP4-compatible equipment.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 51 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Basic Using the menu screen 1 2 3 Press the MENU button. Tilt the SET button to the left. Select tab A or option tab B using the SET button, and press down the right side of the SET button or press the SET button.   4 Select from menu items C using the SET button, and tilt the SET button to the right, or press the SET button.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 52 ページ 5 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Select the setting content using the SET button and press the SET button to set. ∫ About applicable mode indicator In the recording menu, the recording mode that reflects the currently displayed setting is displayed.  D Applicable mode indicator : Setting is applied to still picture and motion picture recording. : Setting is applied to still picture recording. : Setting is applied to motion picture recording.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 53 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Basic Using Option Menu ≥ The displayed items change depending on the mode setting (recording mode, playback mode). Select the menu. [MENU]: 1 1, 2 or 3 # desired setting OPTION MENU 1 [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 31. [ALERT SOUND] Set the type and volume of operation sounds for the unit. [TURN ON/OFF]: Sets the sound emitted when the unit is turned on/off.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 54 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 [DISPLAY] Turns screen display [ON] (display) or [OFF] (not-display). [ECONOMY] Sets the time until the unit goes into sleep mode to save on battery consumption. (l 28) [BATTERY:REC]: Sets the time for which the unit is in the recording mode using the battery, before it goes into sleep mode.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 55 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 [TV OUTPUT] [TV SYSTEM]: Please refer to page 112. [TV ASPECT]: Please refer to page 111. [HDMI]: Please refer to page 112. [VIERA Link]: Please refer to page 113. [INITIAL SET] Returns the menu to the settings at the time of purchase. ≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET], [LANGUAGE] and the double range zoom will not be changed.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 56 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock. Use this unit to format media. Formatting built-in memory is only available with this unit. Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. Otherwise it may not be possible to use the card on this unit. 3 OPTION MENU 3 [REC FOLDER] Creates or selects a recording folder (folder containing a recorded file).
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 57 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 [PLAYBACK FOLDER] When the SD card or built-in memory contains multiple folders, you can select a folder for playback. ≥ Set to Playback mode. (l 30) 1 Select [PLAYBACK FOLDER] using the SET button and press the SET button. 2 Select the folder to play back using the SET button and press the SET button. ≥ The thumbnail screen is displayed with the first file in the selected folder surrounded by a yellow frame.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 58 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 When [FILE NO. CONT’D] is set to [ON] and there are files remaining on the newly inserted card, the files subsequently recorded on the card will be numbered as described below. When the newly inserted card contains file numbers which are smaller than the file numbers recorded before changing the cards The numbering continues from the file currently being recorded.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 59 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 30) Zoom lever T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out)  A Zoom bar ≥ i.Zoom and digital zoom can be set in [ZOOM MODE]. (l 61) ∫ About the zoom bar W T   B : Optical zoom C : i.Zoom/Digital zoom (blue) ≥ During zoom operations, the zoom bar is displayed.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 60 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 10 cm away from the lens. (When [INTELLIGENT AUTO] is set to [ON], or [FOCUS] is set to (MACRO), you can record from as close as 1 cm with the zoom magnification at 1 times and from 80 cm with the zoom magnification at its maximum.) Double range zoom The enlarged size will be approximately double size (double range zoom). Press again to return to normal size.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 61 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 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.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 62 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Advanced (Recording) Image stabiliser Use the Image stabiliser to reduce the effects of shake during recording. ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 30) ∫ Image stabiliser for motion pictures Select the menu. [MENU]: 3 # [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] # desired setting (ACTIVE MODE): This setting gives more stabilisation and is suitable for recording when moving. (ON): This setting is suitable for recording in a stable state such as scenery.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 63 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Advanced (Recording) Burst recording Records a sequence of still pictures at a rate of 10 per second or 1 per second. Use this function to record fast-moving subject. ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 30) 1 Select the menu. [MENU]: 1 # [BURST] # desired setting (14M BURST): Records approximately 1 still picture every 1 second.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 64 ページ 3 Press the ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 button fully. ≥ During recording, lights up in red. ≥ The auto focus works to fix the focus when the halfway. button is pressed ∫ Maximum number of pictures in the burst [BURST] setting Maximum number of pictures in the burst / 8 / 40 ≥ When recording with the self-timer, the recording ends when the maximum number of pictures in the burst is reached.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 65 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Advanced (Recording) Recording panorama still pictures By recording while panning the unit vertically or horizontally you can record a 180e or 360e panorama still picture. ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 30) 1 Select the menu. [MENU]: 1 # [PANORAMA] # [ (360e PANORAMA)] or [ (180e PANORAMA)] ≥ A white cross is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button to start the recording. ≥ A red cross is displayed at the centre of the LCD monitor.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 66 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ Recording technique Move the camera toward the direction of recording taking care not to shake. (Correct recording is not possible when the shake is too big.) ∫ About size of still pictures The sizes of panorama still pictures are as follows.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 67 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ≥ Focus and white balance will be fixed to the optimal values for the still picture for first frame. Therefore, it may not record with focus or brightness optimal for the whole panorama still picture when focus or brightness changes drastically during the recording. ≥ Since panorama still picture is composed from multiple still pictures, there may be cases where the subject may warp or connection may stand out.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 68 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 30) ≥ Select the menu. (l 51) [MENU]: 1 1, 2, 3 or 4 # desired setting 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.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 69 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. [MENU]: 1 # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting Picture size Aspect ratio 4352k3264 4:3 3744k2808 4:3 2560k1920 4:3 2048k1536 4:3 640k480 4:3 4352k2448 16:9 3744k2106 16:9 2560k1440 16:9 1920k1080 16:9 [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Please refer to page 44.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 71 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ≥ (LOW LIGHT) j The shutter speed is 1/15 or more. (Motion picture recording) ≥ (HDR (Backlight Comp.)) j When recording a moving subject, a ghost image may appear. j The field of view of the recorded still picture is smaller than the range displayed on the recording screen. ∫ Limitations of scene mode settings Setting (SPORTS) (PORTRAIT) (SPOT LIGHT) Limitations PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). COLOUR MODE: Fixed to . FOCUS: Fixed to .
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 72 ページ Setting (NIGHT PORTRAIT) (HDR (Backlight Comp.)) (LOW LIGHT) [BURST] Please refer to page 63. [PANORAMA] Please refer to page 65. 72 VQT4D23 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日 Limitations PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). COLOUR MODE: Fixed to . FOCUS: Fixed to . BURST: Fixed to (OFF). PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). COLOUR MODE: Fixed to . FOCUS: Fixed to . FLASH: Fixed to . E.I.S.(PICTURE): Fixed to . METERING MODE: Fixed to . ISO: Fixed to AUTO. PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). COLOUR MODE: Fixed to .
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 73 ページ 2 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 RECORDING MENU 2 [FLASH] When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. [MENU]: 2 # [FLASH] # desired setting ßA (AUTO): The unit determines the brightness of the subject and emits a flash if necessary. ß (ON): The unit emits a flash irrespective of the brightness of the subject. (OFF): Cancel the setting.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 74 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 When Ø2 (2sec) is selected When you press the button or the recording start/stop button, the status indicator flashes red for approximately 2 seconds, then recording begins. On the LCD monitor, an indication of ( # ) appears to notify you of the recording timing. When Ø10 (10sec) is selected When you press the button or the recording start/stop button, the status indicator flashes red for approximately 10 seconds, then recording begins.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 75 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 [FOCUS MODE] You can select the focusing method according to the position of the subject. [MENU]: 2 # [FOCUS MODE] # desired setting (9-PT AUTOFOCUS): (SPOT FOCUS): The unit determines the focus automatically from 9 focus points ( in the recording range. ) The unit focuses on the subject over the focus mark ( ) displayed at the centre of the LCD monitor. [METERING MODE] You can change the light-metering method used to measure brightness.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 76 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 [COLOUR MODE] You record in different colours and add effects such as skin smoothing. [MENU]: 2 # [COLOUR MODE] # desired setting (OFF): Cancel the setting. (HDR (Paint))*: Records still pictures with picture effects. (SOFT SKIN): Records with skin softening effects. (MONOCHROME): Records in monochrome. (SEPIA): Records with colours adjusted to sepia. (VIVID): Reduced sharpness and increases colour.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 77 ページ 3 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 RECORDING MENU 3 [ISO] Although, with the default settings, the ISO sensitivity is set automatically in accordance with the brightness of the subject, the ISO sensitivity can be fixed. [MENU]: 3 # [ISO] # desired setting AUTO: ISO sensitivity is set automatically. 50: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50. 100: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100. 200: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200. 400: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 400.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 78 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 [FACE CHASER] The detected face is displayed in the frame. [MENU]: 3 # [FACE CHASER] # [ (ON)] ∫ About prioritised face framing The prioritised face frame is displayed in yellow. When the unit is set to Portrait mode in Intelligent Auto Mode, the unit will focus on the prioritised face frame and adjust the brightness accordingly. ≥ The grey frames are for face detection only.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 79 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] Please refer to page 62. [E.I.S.(PICTURE)] Please refer to page 62. [SHORTCUTS] This setting registers the functions (shortcut functions) performed when the SET button is tipped up, down, left and right with the recording screen displayed. [MENU]: 1 3 # [SHORTCUTS] Select the destination (up, down, left or right on the SET button) for the function using the SET button and press the SET button.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 80 ページ 2 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Select the function to register using the SET button, and press the SET button. (AF LOCK): Locks the focus. (l 81) (AE LOCK): Locks the exposure. (l 81) (FOCUS): Sets the focus. (l 87) (Can be registered to and only) (FLASH): Sets the flash operation. (l 73) + - (EXP COMPENSATION): Corrects the exposure. (l 82) ISO (ISO): Sets the ISO sensitivity. (l 77) Ø(SELF TIMER): Sets the self-timer. (l 73) (PHOTO VIEW): Sets photo view.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 81 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ AF lock If you register AF lock as a shortcut function (l 79), you can record with the focus locked. ≥ Register the shortcut function. (l 79) Tilt the SET button in the direction to which you registered AF lock. ≥ will appear on the LCD monitor. ≥ When [FOCUS] is set to (MANUAL), AF Lock is disabled. ≥ The AF lock setting is cancelled if any of the following operations is performed.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 82 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ Exposure compensation If you register exposure compensation as a shortcut function (l 79), you can record with altered brightness. ≥ Register the shortcut function (l 79) 1 Tilt the SET button in the direction to which you registered the exposure compensation. ≥ The exposure compensation bar is displayed. 2 Tilt the SET button to the left or right to correct the exposure.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 83 ページ 4 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 RECORDING MENU 4 [PHOTO VIEW] Selects the desired field of view (photo view or video view) for the recording standby screen display. When photo view is selected, a frame to show the field of view during video recording appears.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 84 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 [AUTO REVIEW] Sets the period for which the recorded image appears on the LCD monitor after the button is pressed. [MENU]: 4 # [AUTO REVIEW] # desired setting 1 (1sec): Still pictures are displayed for approximately 1 second after being recorded. 2 (2sec): Still pictures are displayed for approximately 2 seconds after being recorded. (OFF): 84 VQT4D23 Still pictures are not displayed after being recorded.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 85 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Advanced (Recording) Manual recording White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. 1 Select the menu. [MENU]: 2 3 # [WHITE BALANCE] Select the white balance using the SET button, and press the SET button.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 86 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ To set the White Balance manually 1 Point the unit at a white subject that fills the screen. 2 Select the (WHITE SET) and press the SET button. ≥ The LCD monitor display will go dark for a moment and then return to the recording menu. When the icon appears on the recording menu, the white balance has been set.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 87 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Setting the focus and recording Set the focus in accordance with the distance to the subject. 1 Select the menu. [MENU]: 2 2 # [FOCUS] # desired setting Select the item to set using the SET button and press the SET button. (AUTO): The focus is set automatically. (MANUAL): Adjusts the focus manually when it is difficult to achieve focus automatically. (MACRO): Select when recording a subject from close range.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 88 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 47. Playback operation SET button/ Playback display During Playback Fast forward/ rewind playback 88 VQT4D23 Operating steps Tilt the SET button to the right during playback for fast-forward playback (tilt to the left for rewind playback). ≥ Each tip of the SET button changes the playback speed.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 89 ページ Playback operation Slowmotion playback SET button/ Playback display During Pause 金曜日午後１２時１４分 Operating steps With the playback paused, tilt and hold the SET button to the right for slow motion playback until release (tilt and hold to the left for reverse slow motion playback). ≥ Press the SET button to restore normal playback.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 90 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. The picture size of the still picture to be created will differ depending on the recording mode of the recorded motion picture. 1 Pause at the location to be saved as a still picture during the playback. ≥ You may find it convenient to use slow motion playback and frame-byframe playback here. 2 3 Press the button fully.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 91 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Cutting out a section of a panorama still picture You can cut out and save a section of a panorama still picture you have recorded. 1 2 Display the panorama still picture. 3 Press the SET button to pause at the section you wish to cut out. 4 Press the Press the SET button to start scroll playback of the panorama still picture. button. ≥ The cut-out still picture is saved with picture size of 1280k720.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 92 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) You can zoom in on still pictures during playback. 1 Move the zoom lever to side. ≥ You can zoom in to a maximum of 68k (6800%). (The maximum zoom magnification differs according to the size of the still picture.) ≥ The unit zooms in on the central portion of the image. ≥ If the still picture has been recorded using face detection (l 78), the unit zooms in on the detected face.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 93 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show ≥ Set to Playback mode. (l 30) [MENU]: 1 1 # [SLIDESHOW] # desired setting Select the item to set using the SET button and press the SET button. [MODE]: Select the type ([ALL]/[VIDEO]/[PICTURE]) of the file to play back. [SLIDES INTERVAL]*: Select the display interval for still picture playback.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 94 ページ２０１２年１月６日 [SHORT]: approx. 1 second [NORMAL]: approx. 5 seconds [LONG]: approx. 15 seconds 金曜日午後１２時１４分 (On selecting [EFFECT SETUP]) Select the desired effect using the SET button and press the SET button. ≥ [EFFECT SETUP] is disabled for the playback of panorama still pictures. (On selecting [MUSIC SELECT]) Select the desired music using the SET button and press the SET button.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 95 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Displaying file information You can display the information of files recorded with the unit. ≥ Set to Playback mode. (l 30) 1 Using the SET button, select file for which to display information. 2 Press and hold down the MENU button for 1 second or more. ≥ To make the information disappear, press the MENU button.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 97 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Advanced (Playback) Using the playback menu ≥ Set to Playback mode. (l 30) ≥ Select the menu. (l 51) [MENU]: 1 1 or 2 # desired setting PLAYBACK MENU 1 [SLIDESHOW] Please refer to page 93. [PLAY VOLUME] Sets the playback volume for scene and audio files. Tilt the SET button right or left and press the SET button. [PROTECT] or [TRANSFER/PROTECT] Please refer to page 106 for details about protection setting.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 98 ページ 2 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Select the menu. 1 # [ROTATE] # [RIGHT] or [LEFT] [MENU]: ≥ To rotate another still picture, tilt the SET button left and right to select a still picture, select [RIGHT] or [LEFT], and press the SET button. 3 Press the MENU button to complete the settings. ≥ The still picture cannot be rotated if it has been protected. Turn off the protection before the rotation operation.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 99 ページ 2 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 PLAYBACK MENU 2 [RED-EYE CORRECT.] Colour-corrects eyes which appear red in still pictures (red-eye phenomenon). When [SAVE AS NEW] is set, the still picture is saved with a new image number. 1 Select the still picture to undergo red-eye correction using the thumbnail screen. ≥ Move the yellow frame over the still picture which is to undergo red-eye correction. 2 Select the menu. [MENU]: 2 # [RED-EYE CORRECT.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 100 ページ 2 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Select the menu. [MENU]: 2 # [EDIT VIDEO] # [ (SPLIT)] 3 Specify the starting position for the scene. ≥ Play back to near the position where you wish the scene to start, then pause playback and specify the starting position precisely using frame-by-frame playback. The pause position will be the starting position of the scene. ≥ If you wish the split scene to start from the beginning of the scene, go to Step 4.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 101 ページ 7 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Select a saving method using the SET button and press the SET button. [SAVE AS NEW]: The split scene is saved as a new scene. [OVERWRITE]: The original scene is deleted and only the split scene is saved. [REVIEW CLIP]: The scene is played back in the split state. ∫ Scene splicing 1 Select the menu. [MENU]: 2 2 # [EDIT VIDEO] # [ (SPLICE)] Move the yellow frame over the scenes you wish to splice and press the SET button.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 102 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 [SAVE AS NEW]: The spliced scenes are saved as a new scene. [OVERWRITE]: The spliced scene is saved by writing over the file you initially selected. [REVIEW CLIP]: The scene resulting from the splicing is played back. ≥ Do not turn off the unit during motion picture editing process. If the unit is turned off, there is a risk that the edited files and original files will be lost. ≥ When editing ends, the unit returns to thumbnail display.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 103 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures/ audio files When an SD card is inserted, the files and folder on the SD card are deleted. When not inserted, the files and folders in the built-in memory are deleted. Deleted scenes/still pictures/audio files cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. Deleting displayed file ≥ Set to Playback mode.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 104 ページ 2 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Using the SET button, select [DELETE SELECTED], [DELETE ALL] or [DELETE FOLDER] and press the SET button. ∫ Deleting selected files 3 (When [DELETE SELECTED] is selected in Step 2) Select the file to delete using the SET button and press the SET button. will appear on the selected file. To cancel, press the SET button again. ≥ You can continue selecting up to maximum of 100 files. ≥ 4 Press the button.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 105 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ Deleting a folder 3 (When [DELETE FOLDER] is selected in Step 2) Select the folder to delete using the SET button and press the SET button. ≥ A delete confirmation screen appears. 4 Select [YES] using the SET button and press the SET button. ≥ A further confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] and press the SET button to delete the folder. ≥ Files which cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as ) cannot be deleted.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 106 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Protecting a file Files can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some files, formatting the media will delete them.) ≥ Set to Playback mode. (l 30) 1 Select the menu. [MENU]: * 1 # [PROTECT] * When you are using an Eye-Fi card which has already been set to selective forwarding with a PC, [TRANSFER/PROTECT] is displayed.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 107 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Video terminal ≥ Always use the supplied AV cable. ≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 108 ページ 1 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Connect this unit to a TV. A HDMI mini cable (optional) ≥ Be sure to connect to the HDMI terminal. B AV cable (supplied) ≥ If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor C (optional) is necessary. Consult your dealer.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 109 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. 2 Select the video input on the TV. ≥ Example: Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable. Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable. (The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 111 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) [MENU]: 2 # [TV OUTPUT] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] Example of images with a [16:9] aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) [TV ASPECT] setting [16:9] [4:3] ≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on the TV.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 112 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. [MENU]: 2 # [TV OUTPUT] # [HDMI] # [AUTO]/[720p]/[1080i]/[480p] ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [720p], [1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 113 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Advanced (Playback) Playback using VIERA Link What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 114 ページ 2 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link using a HDMI mini cable. HDMI IN A HDMI mini cable (optional) 1 Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link ≥ It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV. ≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV for how to set etc.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 115 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV. A Operation icons B Display operation icons C Cancel operation icons ∫ Other linked operations Turning the unit off: If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, this unit also turns off.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 116 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Copy/Dubbing Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card Files recorded using the unit can be copied from the built-in memory to an SD card inserted into the unit. Copying 1 Set to Playback mode. (l 30) ≥ Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. 2 Select the menu. [MENU]: 2 # [COPY] # desired setting [COPY SELECTED]: Copies the selected file to the SD card.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 117 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 If you intend to delete the original file when the copying has finished, always play back the copied file before deletion to confirm that the original has been copied normally. ≥ You cannot change the order of the files that are to be copied. Copy/Dubbing Dubbing images onto other video devices You can dub by connecting an AV cable. ≥ Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 118 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.   ≥ The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected. ≥ See the operating instructions of the video device for details. ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 119 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ≥ If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing. (l 54) If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched vertically. In this case, refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 120 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer VE 2.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer VE 2.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer VE 2.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it. ≥ Scenes edited using the HD Writer VE 2.0 can be played back on the unit.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 121 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later. What can be done with the HD Writer VE 2.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 122 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ≥ Data cannot be written to the unit from a PC. ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. ≥ Audio files cannot be handled. ≥ When motion picture data is written to and read from the SD card, correct operation cannot be guaranteed with software other than that supplied with the unit. ≥ Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 123 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 124 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Article 6 Indemnification The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 125 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 126 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit) Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended) Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended) Windows 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 127 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ≥ If using Windows XP, only an administrative account user can use this software. If using Windows Vista/Windows 7, only administrative and standard account users can use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.) ∫ To use the HD Writer VE 2.0 You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 129 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 With a PC Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed. ≥ Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows 7.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 130 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 With a PC Connecting to a PC ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.  A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 1 Turn on the unit. ≥ Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery. ≥ This function is available in all modes. 2 Connect this unit to a PC. ≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 131 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 About the status indicator of the unit ≥ While the unit is connected to a PC, the status indicator lights up in green. ≥ While the unit is accessing the SD card or the built-in memory, the status indicator illuminates in red. During access, do not disconnect the USB cable or remove the battery. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 132 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer VE 2.0 to copy motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer VE 2.0.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 133 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ Copying your still pictures to your PC Card reader function (mass storage) Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programmes. 1 Double click the folder that contains the still pictures. ([DCIM] # [100CDPFP] etc.) 2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder (on the PC’s HDD). ≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 134 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Using the unit as a web camera When the unit is connected to a PC that is connected to the Internet, the unit can be used as a web camera. PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC Mac Necessary software Windows Live Messenger iChat OS Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1 Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Mac OS X 10.7.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 135 ページ 1 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Connect the unit to a PC and set the unit to web camera mode. (l 130) ≥ The LCD monitor will turn off. ≥ If you touch anything other than [WEB CAMERA], remove and then reconnect the USB cable. 2 (On the PC) Start Windows Live Messenger or iChat. ≥ Check that the unit has been selected in the Windows Live Messenger or iChat settings.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 136 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 With a PC Starting HD Writer VE 2.0 ≥ To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account (only for Windows 7/Windows Vista). The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer VE 2.0] # [HD Writer VE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 137 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer VE 2.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ∫ Operating environment PC OS CPU RAM Interface Other requirements Mac Mac OS X 10.7.2 Intel Core 2 Duo or better 2 GB or more USB port Mouse or equivalent pointing device ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 138 ページ 4 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC. ∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Drag [CAM_SD] or [CAM_MEM] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 139 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 With a PC Uploading files to a web service When you connect the unit to a PC that is connected to the Internet, you can easily upload files recorded on the SD card to YouTube or Facebook. ≥ Insert the SD card. ≥ Set to Playback mode. (l 30) 1 Select the menu. [MENU]: 2 2 # [UPLOAD SET] # [SELECT] Select the file to upload using the SET button and press the SET button. will appear on the selected file. To cancel, press the SET button again.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 140 ページ 4 ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Connect the unit to the PC using the USB cable.  A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. 5 Select [CARD READER] using the SET button and press the SET button. 6 7 Open the removable disk that appears in [Computer].
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 141 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 With a PC Using the Eye-Fi™ transfer feature By using the Eye-Fi card, you can save files recorded on a card to a PC or file-sharing site via a wireless network. ≥ The functions of the Eye-Fi card (including wireless transmission) are not guaranteed to work on this product. In the case of a malfunction of the card, please contact the card manufacturer. ≥ To use the Eye-Fi transfer feature, a broadband wireless LAN environment is required.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 142 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫ Using direct mode The files can be transferred directly from the Eye-Fi card to a smartphone or tablet without going through the access point when necessary setting is performed in a PC in advance. ≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the direct mode settings. Select the menu.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 143 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ≥ When the write protect switch on the Eye-Fi card is on the LOCK side, [PROTECT] is displayed and selected transfer setting is disabled. Please unlock the write protect switch. ≥ The protect setting is also applied to the files for which [TRANSFER/ PROTECT] is set. To delete or rotate a file, first cancel [TRANSFER/ PROTECT] and then perform the operation. ≥ The [Eye-Fi] menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is used.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 144 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Others Indications ∫ Recording indications   3000 000:00:15  ISO400 F3.5 1/30 MF A (White) Still picture recording icon (Red) Recording still picture During burst recording (l 63) / / / / / / / / Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 69, 90) In Playback Mode, the picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 145 ページ / / / / / / / ２０１２年１月６日 / / / 金曜日午後１２時１４分 / Scene Mode (l 69) / / / / / Colour mode (l 76) ISO50/ISO100/ISO200/ISO400/ISO800/ISO1600 ISO sensitivity (l 77) / / / / / / / / Intelligent Auto Mode (l 44) F3.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 147 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Files for which selected transfer/protect is set (l 106, 142) Face detection (l 78) / / Panorama still picture (l 65) / / Eye-Fi transfer status (l 141) Files exceeding 4 GB in size (l 49) Remaining battery power (l 22) Files which cannot be played back ∫ Confirmatory indications ––.––.–––– –:–– (Time display) The built-in battery is low. (l 32) Non-compatible SD card is used.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 148 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Others Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. CHECK CARD. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit. If this indication appears despite motion pictures, still pictures and audio being recorded on the SD card, the SD card may be in an unstable state. Re-insert the SD card and turn the unit off and on again. CARD FULL. Built-in Memory full.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 149 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. ≥ If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air. This is not a malfunction. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 150 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Power Problem Check points This unit is turned off automatically. ≥ To prevent battery consumption due to forgetting to turn the unit off etc., the economy mode function works to send the unit into sleep mode if the unit has been on for approximately 5 minutes (default setting) without an operation being performed. When the unit is in sleep mode, you can turn on the unit by pressing any of the buttons on the unit.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 151 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Power Problem Check points “ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.” is displayed. ≥ Check each of the following items. j Remove the SD card from the device and reinsert. j Remove the battery and then put it in again. j Change the SD card and check. ≥ If a message is still displayed after checking the above, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 152 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Recording Problem Check points The high temperature warning icon is displayed and recording is not possible. ≥ The battery temperature or unit internal temperature (excluding battery) rises. Wait for the temperature to drop before using the unit again. When recording still pictures, the angle of view of the image displayed on the LCD monitor changes.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 153 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Recording Problem Check points Colour balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium. ≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium or a hall, set the White Balance setting to (INDOOR 2). If you cannot record clearly with the (INDOOR 2), set it to (WHITE SET). (l 85) Colour or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 154 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Playback Problem Check points Editing such as rotation of the files is not possible. ≥ Release the protect setting. (When using the Eye-Fi card, the protect setting is simultaneously set for files for which selected transfer is set.) (l 106, 142) During playback, there is no sound. ≥ Adjust the play volume in this unit. (l 49) With other products Problem Video or audio is not output even though it is connected to TV correctly.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 155 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 With other products Problem VIERA Link does not work. Check points (Setting on this unit) ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 113) ≥ Set [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (l 113) ≥ Turn the unit off and then back on again. (Setting on other devices) ≥ If the TV input does not switch automatically, switch the input using the TV remote control. ≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 156 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 With a PC Problem Check points When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC. ≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, doubleclick the icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen. Cannot see the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer VE 2.0 or HD Writer Web Uploader. ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 157 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Others Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 158 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit. Also, keep the unit away from sea water. ≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing a card.) ≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth. When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 159 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses. ≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not intended for continuous use, or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use. ≥ In certain situations, continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 160 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 161 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged. ≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit. Do not throw old battery into fire. ≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion. If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 162 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 About status indicator during charging When the status indicator is flashing at a particularly fast or slow rate, the following should be considered. Flashing with approx. 4 second period (off for approx. 2 seconds, on for approx. 2 seconds): ≥ When the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the battery is too high or low. It can be charged, but it may take a few hours to complete the charging normally. ≥ It will flash in approx.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 163 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card. ≥ It is recommended that the SD card is physically destroyed or the SD card is Delete all data on the card? physically formatted using this unit when disposing of or giving away the SD card.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 164 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 About condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below. Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows. ≥ When this unit is brought inside from the cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 165 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Others About copyright ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. ∫ Licenses ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 166 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and noncommercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 167 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 168 ページ Recording mode Picture size ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 *3 960k540 VOICE RECORD 4 GB 20 min 31 h SD card 16 GB 1 h 20 min 128 h 64 GB 5 h 20 min 512 h Built-in memory Approx. 64 MB 10 s 30 min *3 Please use when playing back/editing on a Mac. ≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for. (l 21) ≥ The default setting is mode.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 169 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Picture size 4352k3264 3744k2808 4:3 4:3 4:3 4 GB 500 700 1400 16 GB 2100 2900 6000 64 GB 8500 11500 23000 Approx.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 170 ページ Picture size Aspect ratio SD card 4 GB 金曜日 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 650 900 1900 3400 2800 3800 7500 13500 64 GB 11000 15000 31000 52000 10 15 30 50 Picture size Aspect ratio (360e PANORAMA) (180e PANORAMA) 14400k720 1280k14400 7200k720 s 1280k7200 s 4 GB 400 800 16 GB 1600 3300 64 GB 6500 13000 5 10 Built-in Approx. memory 64 MB 午後１２時１４分 4352k2448 3744k2106 2560k1440 1920k1080 16 GB Built-in Approx.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 171 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Others Optional accessories Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2011. These may be subject to change. Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 172 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Others Specifications Dual Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.7 V (When using battery) 4.0 W Signal system: 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p, 540/30p, 480/30p Recording format: MPEG-4 AVC file format standard (.MP4) Motion picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, iFrame Audio compression: AAC (2 ch) Recording mode and transfer rate: ; Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR) ; Approx.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 173 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 23 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory; Approx. 64 MB Image sensor: 1/2.33 type (1/2.33z) 1MOS image sensor Total; Approx. 14400 K Effective pixels; Motion picture; 14300 K (4:3), 11900 K (16:9) Still picture; 14300 K (4:3), 11900 K (16:9) Lens: Auto iris F3.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 174 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination: Approx. 4 lx (1/15 with Low Light mode in the Scene Mode) Approx. 12 lx (Scene mode off 1/30) USB/AV connector video output level: 1.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 175 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Operating temperature: 0 oC to 35 oC Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 21 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 7W DC output: DC 5.0 V, 1.0 A Dimensions: 49.7 mm (W)k49.0 mm (H)k80.9 mm (D) Mass: Approx.
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 176 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 Index ∫A AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 161 Alert sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Approximate number of recordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Audio compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 177 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫F File No. continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46, 87 Focus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 178 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫R Recordable time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 167 Recording folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Recording time elapsed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 43 Red-eye correct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 179 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 ∫W Web camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Web upload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Wind cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 ∫Z Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HX-DC2EB-VQT4D23_mst.book 180 ページ２０１２年１月６日金曜日午後１２時１４分 EU Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.