Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 1 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 Basic Operating Instructions Dual Camera Model No. HX-DC2 Before use, please read these instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are contained in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 2 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 Information for Your Safety 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 3 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ∫ 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 4 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 -If you see this symbol- ∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 5 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 ∫ Cautions for use For Australia and New Zealand In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 6 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 ∫ 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 7 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 ∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up) ≥ Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens or LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 8 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 Contents Information for Your Safety............................................................... 2 Accessories........................................................................................ 9 Optional accessories................................................................... 10 Preparation Power supply.................................................................................... Inserting/removing the battery................
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 9 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 10 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 Lens cap VFC4701 Keep the lens cap out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Lens cap strap VFC4702 Handstrap VFC4627 To prevent the unit from dropping, be sure to attach the handstrap. CD-ROM Software CD-ROM (EG) Operating Instructions VFF0985 (GC/GA/GN) Operating Instructions VFF0986 Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 11 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 2 12 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 Insert the battery, taking care to match up the terminal markings. A terminal markings ≥ It is possible to mistakenly install 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 13 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 1 14 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 15 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 ≥ 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 16 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 17 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 ≥ 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 18 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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 31) 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 3 19 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 20 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 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. Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Press the REC/ button. ≥ Each press of the REC/ button changes the mode.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 21 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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 29) [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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 22 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 (When [DISP] is selected) Select the year/month/day display method using the SET button. 4 5 Press the SET button. Select [SET 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] are not set.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 23 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 24 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 25 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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 29) [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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 26 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 3 27 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 28 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV 1 Connect this unit to a TV. A AV cable (supplied) ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. 2 3 Select the video input on the TV. Play back from the unit.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 29 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 5 30 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 31 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 Basic Formatting Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, disc etc. [MENU]: 2 # [FORMAT] Basic Using the zoom ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 20) Zoom lever T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) A Zoom bar ≥ During zoom operations, the zoom bar is displayed. ≥ i.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 32 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 Double range zoom The enlarged size will be approximately double size (double range zoom). Press again to return to normal size. ≥ Set to Recording mode. (l 20) Press the zoom range button. ≥ On the normal zoom recording screen, the icon is displayed. On the double-range zoom recording screen, the icon is displayed. ≥ You cannot operate the zoom range button in the i.Zoom/Digital zoom region (blue).
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 33 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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 files 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 34 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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 16 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 35 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 36 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 Operating temperature: 0 oC to 35 oC Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 14 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 (EG/GA) VSK0751 Dimensions: 48.9 mm (W)k32.8 mm (H)k95.1 mm (D) Mass: Approx. 58 g (GC) VSK0752 Dimensions: 49.7 mm (W)k49.0 mm (H)k80.9 mm (D) Mass: Approx. 64 g (GN) VSK0753 Dimensions: 48.9 mm (W)k40.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 37 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 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.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 38 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 Others Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are contained in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ∫ For Windows 1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). 2 Select the desired language and then click [Operating Instructions] to install.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 39 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 ∫ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). Download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.
Simplified-HX-DC2EG-VQT4D20_mst.book 40 ページ ２０１２年１月５日 木曜日 EU 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.
