Operating Instructions Dual Camera Model No. HX-WA2 HX-DC2 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Information for Your Safety ∫ 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.
∫ 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 32 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”.
Contents Information for Your Safety............................................................... 2 Preparation (Important) About the Waterproof Performance of this unit [HX-WA2] ............ 8 Check before using underwater .................................................. 10 Using this unit underwater........................................................... 13 Caring of this unit after using it underwater................................. 13 Names and Functions of Main Parts ..........................
Basic Before recording .............................................................................. Recording motion pictures ............................................................. Recording still pictures ................................................................... About recording still pictures during motion picture recording and audio recording .................................................................... Recording audio..............................................................
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations ..................................................................... 102 Playback using operation icon .................................................. 102 Creating still picture from motion picture................................... 104 Cutting out a section of a panorama still picture ....................... 105 Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) .......................................................................
With a PC What you can do with a PC ........................................................... End User License Agreement ................................................... Operating environment ................................................................. Installation ...................................................................................... Connecting to a PC........................................................................ Use as a card reader .....................................
Preparation (Important) About the Waterproof Performance of this unit [HX-WA2] Waterproof Performance This unit’s waterproof rating complies with the “IPX8” rating. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this unit can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 3 m for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. * This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.
≥ Do not leave this unit for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low (at ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or very high (above 35 oC), inside a car under strong sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded. ≥ Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the rear door (around the rubber seal or connecting terminals) when the rear door is opened or closed in places with sand or dust etc.
Check before using underwater Do not open or close the rear door in places with sand and dust, close to water, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks. Open the rear door. SD CARD/ BATTERY LOCK 1 1 Unlock the LOCK lever. 2 Slide the open/close lever. 3 Open the rear door. 2 Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the rear door. ≥ If there are any foreign objects, such as lint, hair, sand, etc.
≥ Use the brush end with the short (hard) bristles to remove larger foreign matter or damp sand from the unit. A Brush (supplied) ≥ Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid. It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use this unit with liquid adhered. 4 Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the rear door. ≥ The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age.
5 Close the rear door securely. SD CARD/ LOCK BATTERY 1 Close the rear door. 2 Slide the open/close lever. 3 Lock the LOCK lever. ≥ Lock securely to the points where the red portion of the open/close lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible. ≥ To prevent water seeping into this unit, be careful not to trap foreign objects such as liquids, sand, hair or dust etc. ∫ About handling the brush ≥ Before use, check that foreign matter has not adhered to the brush.
Using this unit underwater ≥ Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 3 m with the water temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC. ≥ Do not use this unit at a depth of over 3 m. ≥ Do not use it in hot water over 35 oC (in the bath or hot spring). ≥ Do not use this unit underwater not longer than 60 minutes continuously. ≥ Do not open or close the rear door. ≥ Do not apply shock to this unit underwater. (Waterproof performance may not be maintained, and there is a chance of water leak.
1 Rinse with water with the rear door closed. SD CARD/ BATTERY 2 LOCK ≥ After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less. Drain water by holding this unit upside down and shaking it lightly a few times. ≥ After using this unit at the seaside or underwater, or after washing it, water will remain at the speaker site of this unit for a while and it may cause lower sound or sound distortion.
3 Wipe off water drops on this unit with a dry soft cloth and dry this unit in a shaded area which is well ventilated. ≥ Dry this unit by standing it on a dry cloth. ≥ Do not dry this unit with hot air from dryer or similar. It will deteriorate the waterproof performance or cause failure due to deformation. ≥ Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, or cleanser, or soap or detergents.
A Moisture here ∫ About the water draining design This unit is designed so that water that entered the gaps around the zoom button etc. drains out. For this reason, bubbles may appear when the unit is immersed in water, but this is not a malfunction. Draining water from the unit Drainage holes are found on the bottom of the unit. Hold the unit vertically, as shown, to drain off the water.
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts HX-WA2 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 1 LCD monitor (l 45) ≥ It can open up to 90o A, rotate up to 180o B towards the lens or 105o C towards the opposite direction. 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.
15 16 17 12 9 10 13 11 18 14 9 Zoom range button [ ] (l 72) 10 Photoshot button [ ] (l 49) 11 SET button [SET] (l 58, 62, 93, 102) ≥ 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.
22 23 19 20 24 21 19 Lens 20 Built-in flash (l 86) ≥ The flash reaches high temperatures and may cause burns if touched. Please do not touch the flash. 21 Hand strap fixture ≥ Adjust the length after passing your arm through the hand strap. 22 Speaker 23 Internal stereo microphones 24 Tripod receptacle ≥ If you attach a tripod which has a 5.5 mm screw or larger, it may damage this unit.
HX-DC2 1 2 3 4 1 LCD monitor (l 45) 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. 2 Power button [ ] (l 38) 3 USB/AV connector (l 122, 133, 145) ≥ Use the USB cable/AV cable (only the supplied cable).
6 7 8 5 9 10 11 12 14 15 5 Hand strap fixture 13 6 Zoom range button [ ] (l 72) 7 Photoshot button [ ] (l 49) 8 SET button [SET] (l 58, 62, 93, 102) ≥ 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.
16 17 18 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 2, 28, 36, 177) 19 Internal stereo microphones 20 Built-in flash (l 86) ≥ 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 5.5 mm screw or larger, it may damage this unit.
Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit HX-WA2 The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBX090. HX-DC2 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.
2 (To insert the battery pack) Confirm the orientation of the terminal markings and insert the battery. A terminal markings ≥ Confirm that lever B is locked on to the battery. ≥ It is possible to mistakenly insert the battery upside down, so be sure to check the orientation carefully. (To remove the battery pack) Push the lever B toward the direction of arrow, and pull the battery straight out. Close the rear door.
1 Close the rear door. 2 Slide the open/close lever. 3 Lock the LOCK lever. Unlocked state Locked state LOCK Lock lever SD CARD/ BATTERY LOCK SD CARD/ BATTERY Open/close lever ≥ Lock securely to the points where the red portion C of the open/close lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible. HX-DC2 ≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 38) 1 Open the battery/card cover. 1 Slide while pushing the battery/ card cover. 2 Open the battery/card cover.
2 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. ≥ Always check that the LCD monitor and status indicator lamp are off.
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. ≥ The AC adaptor and USB cable are for use with this unit only.
HX-DC2 A Status indicator B AC adaptor C To the AC outlet ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 1 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.
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) HX-WA2 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBX090 (optional) [3.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature. ≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc. ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. Battery capacity indication ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
∫ Approximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures HX-WA2 Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures Recording time Approx. 130 min Playback time By CIPA standard Approx. 255 min HX-DC2 Number of recordable pictures Approx. 210 pictures Recording time Approx. 105 min Playback time By CIPA standard Approx. 210 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard ≥ CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association.
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.
≥ 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.
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 66) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. HX-WA2 Caution: Check that the status indicator has gone off. 1 Open the rear door.
2 Insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot. ≥ Face the label side A in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go. ≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out. 3 Close the rear door. SD CARD/ LOCK BATTERY 1 Close the rear door. 2 Slide the open/close lever. 3 Lock the LOCK lever. ≥ Lock securely to the points where the red portion of the open/close lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible.
HX-DC2 Caution: Check that the status indicator has gone off. 1 Open the battery/card cover. Status indicator A 2 ≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the status indicator lights up red. Insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot. ≥ Face the label side B in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go. ≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
3 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.
Preparation Turning the unit on/off Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. The LCD monitor turns on. HX-WA2 HX-DC2 To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the LCD monitor goes off. ≥ Pressing the power button for a short time sends the unit into sleep mode. (l 39) About standby mode When the LCD monitor is closed while the unit is on, the unit enters standby mode which consumes very little power.
∫ Standby mode ∫ To turn on the unit ≥ The unit does not go into standby mode when you close the LCD monitor during motion picture recording or audio recording. ≥ 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.
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. (If you are recording a motion picture, the recording stops.
Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Press the REC/ button. ≥ Each press of the REC/ button changes the mode.
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 62) [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. 3 (When [DATE] or [TIME] is selected) Tilt the SET button to the left or right to select the desired item and then up and down to set the numerical values. e.
(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. ≥ If the date and time have not been set or the built-in clock battery has run down, the screen display and recording day/month/year information will appear as follows.
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. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object.
∫ 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.
Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ HX-DC2 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. HX-WA2 1 2 HX-DC2 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.
∫ About the screen indications in the motion picture recording 000:00:15 Recording mode Motion picture operation indicator (l 162) 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.
≥ 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 183)) ≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed. ≥ Please refer to page 182 for details about approximate recordable time.
Basic Recording still pictures ≥ HX-DC2 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. HX-WA2 1 2 HX-DC2 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. ≥ If you continue to hold down the button, you can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor.
∫ 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.
∫ About the focusing area ≥ When [FOCUS MODE] (l 88) 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. When focus is achieved over a wide range at the centre of the screen, a large focusing area is displayed.
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.
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 62) [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.
∫ About the screen display for audio recording 000:00:15 Audio operation indicator (l 161) (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. During audio recording standby: Approximate remaining recordable time ≥ When the recording time exceeds approximately 5 hours, the file is saved and the audio recording ends.
Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. HX-WA2 Press the button to switch to Intelligent Auto Mode. ≥ Please refer to page 99 for details about Manual Mode. HX-DC2 Select the menu. (l 62) [MENU]: 1 # [INTELLIGENT AUTO] # [ (ON)] MENU ≥ Please refer to page 99 for details about Manual Mode.
Mode Effect Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly. Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may be very bright. *1 Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly. *1 Low light It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight. *2 Night portrait A person and the background are recorded with near real-life brightness.
∫ 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.
Basic Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback HX-WA2 HX-DC2 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.
3 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.
∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom button ( HX-WA2 ) or zoom lever ( HX-DC2 ) is operated to side or side. 21 files () 8 files () 1 file ≥ If you operate the zoom button ( HX-WA2 ) or zoom lever ( HX-DC2 ) to the side from the 21 files display mode, the unit goes to the playback folder selection screen.
≥ On the thumbnail screen for continuously recorded files (l 183) exceeding 4 GB, (8 file display) or (1 file display) is displayed. ≥ Closing the LCD monitor stops playback and sends the unit into standby mode. (l 38) 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.
Basic Using the menu screen HX-WA2 HX-DC2 MENU 1 2 3 Press the MENU button. MENU / 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.
5 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. To get back to the previous screen Press the MENU button.
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 42. [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. ([ON]/[OFF]) [RECORD BEEP]: Sets the sound emitted when recording is started and stopped.
[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 39) [BATTERY:REC]: Sets the time for which the unit is in the recording mode using the battery, before it goes into sleep mode. ([1 min]/[3 min]/[5 min]/[10 min]) [BATTERY:PLAY]: Sets the time for which the unit is in the playback mode using the battery, before going into sleep mode.
2 OPTION MENU 2 [LANGUAGE] You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. [TV OUTPUT] [TV SYSTEM]: Please refer to page 126. [TV ASPECT]: Please refer to page 125. [HDMI]: Please refer to page 126. [VIERA Link]: Please refer to page 127. [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.
≥ Select [DELETE DATA] and perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ transferred. (l 178) ≥ Select [DELETE DATA] and perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory when this unit is to be disposed/ transferred. (l 175) ≥ 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.
3 OPTION MENU 3 [REC FOLDER] Creates or selects a recording folder (folder containing a recorded file). (SD card recording only) ≥ Insert the SD card. ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 41) 1 Select [REC FOLDER] using the SET button and press the SET button. 2 (When creating a folder) Select [CREATE NEW FOLDER] using the SET button and press the SET button. ≥ The created folder is set as the recording folder.
[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 41) 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. 3 Select the file to playback using the SET button and press the SET button. [FILE NO.
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.
Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 41) HX-WA2 HX-DC2 A Zoom bar Zoom button ( HX-WA2 ) / Zoom lever ( HX-DC2 T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ) ≥ i.Zoom and digital zoom can be set in [ZOOM MODE]. (l 73) ∫ About the zoom bar W T B : Optical zoom C : i.Zoom/Digital zoom (blue) ≥ During zoom operations, the zoom bar is displayed.
≥ HX-DC2 If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly. ≥ The unit will focus from approximately 1 m or more when the zoom magnification is at its maximum. When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 10 cm away from the lens.
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.
Advanced (Recording) Image stabiliser Use the Image stabiliser to reduce the effects of shake during recording. ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 41) ∫ 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. (OFF): Cancel the setting.
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 41) 1 Select the menu. [MENU]: 1 # [BURST] # desired setting (14M BURST): Records approximately 1 still picture every 1 second. The unit records as you hold down the button, ending the recording when the maximum number pictures in the burst are reached.
3 Press the 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. ≥ When burst recording, the following functions are disabled and cannot be used. j [FLASH] j [HDR (Backlight Comp.
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 41) 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. 3 Pan the unit horizontally or vertically.
∫ 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. Picture size Horizontal panorama still picture Vertical panorama still picture (360e PANORAMA) 14400k720 1280k14400 (180e PANORAMA) 7200k720 1280k7200 Panorama setting ≥ During panorama still picture recording, the zoom function is disabled.
≥ 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. ≥ In the following cases, it may not be possible to record correctly.
Advanced (Recording) Recording underwater [HX-WA2] The unit can record underwater at depths of down to 3 m (for periods within 60 minutes). Before recording underwater, be sure to read “(Important) About the Waterproof Performance of this unit [HX-WA2]” (page 8 to 16) and to use the camera correctly. Incorrect use may result water entering the unit and malfunction. Record with colour balance and audio that are suitable for recording underwater When recording underwater, set [SCENE MODE] to (UNDER WATER).
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 41) ≥ Select the menu. (l 62) [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. (30p) : Records with 1280k720 pixels.
[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 HX-DC2 [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Please refer to page 55. [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
5 (SPORTS): To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback (PORTRAIT): To make people stand out against the background (SPOT LIGHT): Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated (SNOW): Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations (BEACH): To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant (SUNSET): To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant (FIREWORKS): To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully (LANDSCAPE): For spatial scenery (NIGHT SCENERY): To captur
≥ (FIREWORKS) j The shutter speed is 1/30. (Motion picture recording) j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding. j (the camera shake icon) is displayed constantly when recording still pictures, but this does not indicate a fault. ≥ (NIGHT SCENERY/NIGHT PORTRAIT/HDR (Backlight Comp.)) j Using a tripod is recommended. ≥ (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.
Setting Limitations (NIGHT SCENERY) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). COLOUR MODE: Fixed to . FOCUS: Fixed to . FLASH: Fixed to . FACE CHASER: Fixed to (OFF). (NIGHT PORTRAIT) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). COLOUR MODE: Fixed to . FOCUS: Fixed to . (HDR (Backlight Comp.)) HX-WA2 (UNDER WATER) (LOW LIGHT) 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).
HX-WA2 [FLASH] [MENU]: 1 # [FLASH] # desired setting ≥ Please see below. ( HX-DC2 [FLASH]) 2 RECORDING MENU 2 HX-DC2 [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.
[SELF TIMER] The timer can be used to record images or audio. [MENU]: 2 # [SELF TIMER] # desired setting (OFF): Cancel the setting Ø2 (2sec): Records after 2 seconds Ø10 (10sec): Records after 10 seconds 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.
≥ With motion picture recording/audio recording, recording does not turn off automatically. ≥ If you perform any of the following cases, the self-timer will be cancelled. j If you turn the unit off j If you change to the playback mode j If you send unit into standby mode by closing the LCD monitor j When it goes into sleep mode [FOCUS] Please refer to page 101. [FOCUS MODE] You can select the focusing method according to the position of the subject.
[METERING MODE] You can change the light-metering method used to measure brightness. [MENU]: 2 # [METERING MODE] # desired setting (MULTI): The unit automatically assesses the distribution of brightness over the screen and meters to ensure that the exposure is appropriate. (CENTRE): The unit averages light measurements over the entire screen, giving higher weight to the subject at the centre of the screen.
[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. (SOFT): Records with reduced sharpness for a softer image.
HX-WA2 [ISO] [MENU]: 2 # [ISO] # desired setting ≥ Please see below. ( HX-DC2 [ISO]) 3 RECORDING MENU 3 HX-DC2 [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.
≥ [SCENE MODE] will be set to (OFF) when the [ISO] is set to other than AUTO while the [SCENE MODE] (l 82) is set to (FIREWORKS), (HDR (Backlight Comp.)), or (LOW LIGHT). ≥ If you register a shortcut function (l 93) to the SET button, you can change the ISO sensitivity setting from the recording screen. [WHITE BALANCE] Please refer to page 99. [FACE CHASER] The detected face is displayed in the frame.
≥ [FOCUS MODE] (l 88) is set to (9-PT AUTOFOCUS) and [METERING MODE] (l 89) is set to (MULTI). ≥ Face detection is disabled when using burst recording or panorama still picture recording. ≥ When [FOCUS] (l 101) is set to (MANUAL), Auto focus is disabled. ≥ When it is set to [ISO] (l 91) or [EXP COMPENSATION] (l 96), the brightness is not adjusted. [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] Please refer to page 74. [E.I.S.(PICTURE)] Please refer to page 74.
2 Select the function to register using the SET button, and press the SET button. (AF LOCK): Locks the focus. (l 95) (AE LOCK): Locks the exposure. (l 95) (FOCUS): Sets the focus. (l 101) (Can be registered to and only) (FLASH): Sets the flash operation. (l 86) + - (EXP COMPENSATION): Corrects the exposure. (l 96) ISO (ISO): Sets the ISO sensitivity. (l 91) Ø(SELF TIMER): Sets the self-timer. (l 87) (PHOTO VIEW): Sets photo view. (l 97) [OFF]: Shortcut functions are not registered.
∫ AF lock If you register AF lock as a shortcut function (l 93), you can record with the focus locked. ≥ Register the shortcut function. (l 93) 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.
∫ Exposure compensation If you register exposure compensation as a shortcut function (l 93), you can record with altered brightness. ≥ Register the shortcut function (l 93) 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. +- 0 ≥ The exposure compensation value is displayed to the left side of the exposure compensation bar.
HX-WA2 [PHOTO VIEW] [MENU]: 3 # [PHOTO VIEW] # desired setting ≥ Please see below. ( HX-DC2 [PHOTO VIEW]) 4 RECORDING MENU 4 HX-DC2 [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.
[WIND CUT] This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones. [MENU]: 4 # [WIND CUT] # [ (ON)] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ (ON)]. ≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions. [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.
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. (AUTO): The unit distinguishes the weather and lighting at the recording location and automatically adjusts the white balance.
∫ 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. ≥ When the brightness changes or the recording location changes and the colour balance is not longer correct, check whether the white balance setting is suitable for the light source.
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. ∫ Using manual focus 1 Select (MANUAL) and press the SET button.
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 58. Playback operation SET button/ Playback display During Playback Fast forward/ rewind playback 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.
Playback operation Slowmotion playback SET button/ Playback display During Pause 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. With playback paused, tilt the SET button to the right (tilt to the left for reverse frame-by-frame playback) ≥ Reverse frame-by-frame playback will be in 1 second interval ( , , , , and ) or 0.
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.
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.
Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) You can zoom in on still pictures during playback. 1 Operate the zoom button ( or zoom lever ( HX-DC2 ) to ) side. HX-WA2 ≥ 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 92), the unit zooms in on the detected face.
Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show ≥ Set to Playback mode. (l 41) [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. [EFFECT SETUP]*: Select the effects for still picture playback.
[SHORT]: approx. 1 second [NORMAL]: approx. 5 seconds [LONG]: approx. 15 seconds (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. ≥ When you are playing back scenes/audio files, the audio of the scenes/ audio files is played back without music.
Displaying file information You can display the information of files recorded with the unit. ≥ Set to Playback mode. (l 41) 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.
1 Recording mode Recording format 2 Recording start time and date 3 File number 4 Protection setting 5 File size 6 Recording time 7 Recording media - 110 -
Advanced (Playback) Using the playback menu ≥ Set to Playback mode. (l 41) ≥ Select the menu. (l 62) [MENU]: 1 1 or 2 # desired setting PLAYBACK MENU 1 [SLIDESHOW] Please refer to page 107. [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 120 for details about protection setting. Please refer to page 158 for details about selective forwarding.
2 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. (l 120) [RESIZE] You can reduce the size of the still picture and save as a new still picture.
2 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.] # [CORRECTION] ≥ A correction confirmation screen appears.
2 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.
7 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. ≥ Scenes recorded using different recording 1 2 modes cannot be spliced.
[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. ≥ If the total size of the file exceeds 4 GB, you cannot splice.
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. (l 41) ≥ Switch from thumbnail display to 1-file display.
2 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. button or the recording start/stop ≥ A delete confirmation screen appears.
∫ 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. ≥ The deletion may take time if there are many files.
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 41) 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. 2 ≥ ≥ 3 Select the file you wish to protect using the SET button and press the SET button. appears.
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. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound.
B HDMI micro cable (optional) ≥ Be sure to connect to the HDMI terminal.
D HDMI mini cable (optional) ≥ Be sure to connect to the HDMI terminal. E AV cable (supplied) Picture quality 1 High definition images when connecting to HDMI terminal 2 Standard images when connecting to video terminal Cables D HDMI mini cable (optional) Reference items ≥ Connecting with a HDMI micro cable/ HDMI mini cable (l 126) ≥ Playback using VIERA Link (l 127) About the status indicator of the unit ≥ While the unit is connected to a television, the status indicator lights up in orange.
≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) 3 Play back from the unit ≥ The volume cannot be adjusted on the unit. Please adjust the volume on the TV. ≥ HX-WA2 If the HDMI micro cable and AV cable are connected at the same time, output will be prioritised in order of the HDMI micro cable, AV cable.
∫ 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. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.
Connecting with a HDMI micro cable/ 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. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.
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 micro cable (optional)/HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.
HX-WA2 HDMI IN HX-DC2 HDMI IN A HDMI micro cable (optional) B 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.) ≥ HX-WA2 Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional).
3 1) Operate with the remote control for the TV. 2) 1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the centre to set it. 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV.
≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV. ≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.
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 41) ≥ 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. [COPY ALL]: Copies all files recorded in the built-in memory to the SD card.
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. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to. HX-WA2 ≥ 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.
≥ To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the recorder. ≥ Even when [DISPLAY] is set to [OFF], the battery icon will be displayed if the battery runs low. Be sure to use a battery which has been charged sufficiently. ≥ If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing. (l 65) If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched vertically.
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. Note, however, that such scenes cannot be edited on the unit.
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 2.0 Data type Copying data to a PC Copying to a Blu-ray disc ≥ Motion pictures are converted to high-definition (H.
≥ 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.
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.
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. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.
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. j When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables.
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.
≥ 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. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating environment and notes.
∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC OS Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1 Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) CPU Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 GHz or higher 32-bit (k86) or 64-bit (k64) processor (including compatible CPU) Windows XP: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit) Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more Windows Vista Home Premiu
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 is based on Windows 7. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
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. HX-WA2 HX-DC2 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.
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Camcorder]. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. 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.
∫ 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. It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory or SD card on this unit from a PC.
∫ 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.
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.
1 Connect the unit to a PC and set the unit to web camera mode. (l 145) ≥ 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. ≥ When disconnecting the USB cable from your PC, please close Windows Live Messenger or iChat before disconnecting.
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.
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.
4 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.
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 41) 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. ≥ You can continue selecting up to maximum of 20 files.
4 Connect the unit to the PC using the USB cable. HX-WA2 HX-DC2 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]. Double-click [HDWWEBUP.EXE] in the [AD_HDWUP] folder.
8 Select an upload destination. ≥ For subsequent operations, please read the operating instructions (PDF) of the HD Writer Web Uploader. ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions. ≥ Audio files cannot be handled. ≥ When using the Eye-Fi card, the web upload function is disabled. ≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on future YouTube and Facebook services and updates.
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.
∫ 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. [MENU]: 3 # [Eye-Fi] # [START DIRECT MODE] ≥ If any of the following operations is performed, the direct mode will be cancelled.
≥ 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.
Others LCD Display 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 75) / / / / / / / / Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 82, 104) 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.
/ / / / / / / / / / / Scene Mode (l 82) * HX-WA2 only / / / / / Colour mode (l 90) ISO50/ISO100/ISO200/ISO400/ISO800/ISO1600 ISO sensitivity (l 91) / / / / / / / / Intelligent Auto Mode (l 55) F3.
C / / / / / (White) (Red) Recording Mode (l 81) Motion picture recording icon Recording motion picture μ (Red) Recording motion picture (l 47) Recording audio (l 54) 000:00:15 Recording time elapsed (l 47, 54) Approximate remaining recordable time (l 47, 54) AF Lock (l 95) AE Lock (l 95) Self-timer Recording (l 87) Ø10/Ø2 Card recording possible status Built-in memory recording possible status / / /MF/ Image Stabiliser (l 74) Focus (l 101) Remaining battery power (l 30) ∫ Playback indications
Files for which selected transfer/protect is set (l 120, 158) Face detection (l 92) / / Panorama still picture (l 77) / / Eye-Fi transfer status (l 157) Files exceeding 4 GB in size (l 61) Remaining battery power (l 30) Files which cannot be played back ∫ Confirmatory indications ––.––.–––– –:–– (Time display) The built-in battery is low. (l 43) Non-compatible SD card is used.
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. There is no space on the SD card or in built-in memory.
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. Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible.
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.
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. Indication Problem The battery capacity indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown.
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. ≥ The field of view of the image displayed on the LCD monitor differs for motion picture recording and still picture recording.
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 99) Colour or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image.
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 120, 158) During playback, there is no sound. ≥ Adjust the play volume in this unit. (l 60) With other products Problem Video or audio is not output even though it is connected to TV correctly. The images are squeezed horizontally.
With other products Problem VIERA Link does not work. Check points (Setting on this unit) ≥ HX-WA2 Connect with a HDMI micro cable (optional). (l 127) HX-DC2 Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 127) ≥ Set [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (l 127) ≥ 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.
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 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer VE 2.0 or HD Writer Web Uploader.
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. ≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
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. ≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing a card.) HX-DC2 Keep the unit away from sea water. ≥ 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.
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.
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. Be sure to detach the battery after use.
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.
≥ The battery is not charged. Remove the battery from the unit, and try charging again. ≥ Check that the terminals of the unit or battery are not dirty or covered with a foreign object, and connect the battery correctly once again. If a foreign object or dirt is present, turn off the unit before removing. ≥ The battery or environment is at an extremely high or low temperature. Wait until the temperature has returned to an appropriate level and try charging again.
LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth, such as eye glass cleaner. ≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth, such as eye glass cleaner. ≥ When the unit has become very cold, for example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the unit is turned on. The normal brightness will be restored when the unit’s internal temperature rises.
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.
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. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.
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. Recording mode Picture size SD card 4 GB *1 *1 *1 1920k1080 1920k1080 1280k720 20 min 30 min 30 min *1 *2 1280k720 640k480 50 min 2 h 20 min 16 GB 1 h 50 min 2 h 10 min 2 h 10 min 3 h 30 min 9 h 50 min 64 GB Built-in Approx.
*3 Recording mode Picture size 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 29) ≥ The default setting is mode. ≥ Recording a quickly moving subject or recording a number of short scenes may shorten the recordable time.
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 2560k1920 4:3 4:3 4:3 1400 Aspect ratio SD card Built-in memory 4 GB 500 700 16 GB 2100 2900 6000 64 GB 8500 11500 23000 Approx.
Picture size Aspect ratio SD card 4 GB 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 650 900 1900 3400 16 GB 2800 3800 7500 13500 64 GB 11000 15000 31000 52000 10 15 30 50 Built-in Approx. memory 64 MB Picture size Aspect ratio SD card 4352k2448 3744k2106 2560k1440 1920k1080 (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.
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