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With a PC

Others

Owner’s Manual

Dual Camera

Model No.

HX-WA20

HX-WA2

HX-DC2

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read 
the instructions completely.

until 

2012/3/8

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Summary of Contents for HX-WA2A

Page 1: ...HX DC2 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely For USA and Puerto Rico assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at htt...

Page 2: ...ide the unit Do not expose accessories battery pack AC adaptor SD memory card and etc to rain moisture dripping or splashing Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on accessories Use o...

Page 3: ...turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation b...

Page 4: ...uration This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack Do not use the battery pack with equipm...

Page 5: ...ecommended by the manufacturer When disposing the batteries please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Product Location Dual Camera Inner side of LCD mo...

Page 6: ...OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking Your camera co...

Page 7: ...using this component pay attention to the following points Back up data periodically The built in memory is temporary storage In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity electromagnetic w...

Page 8: ...nctions that can be used for still picture recording still picture playback are indicated by in this owner s manual Functions that can be used for audio recording audio playback are indicated by in th...

Page 9: ...tery 30 Charging the battery 34 Charging and recording time 36 Recording to a card 39 Cards that you can use with this unit 39 Inserting removing an SD card 40 Turning the unit on off 44 About standby...

Page 10: ...HX WA20 HX WA2 88 Record with color balance and audio that are suitable for recording underwater 88 Recording functions of menus 89 RECORDING MENU 1 89 RECORDING MENU 2 96 RECORDING MENU 3 100 RECORDI...

Page 11: ...at setting 137 Playback using VIERA Link 138 Copy Dubbing Copying from Built in Memory to SD card 142 Dubbing images onto other video devices 143 With a PC What you can do with a PC 145 End User Licen...

Page 12: ...recordable pictures 193 Specifications 196 Optional accessories 203 Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers 205 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO 206 Warranty For Canadian...

Page 13: ...care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed this unit can operate underwater to a depth not exceeding 3 m 10 feet for a time not exceeding 60 minutes Waterproofing...

Page 14: ...rear door in a place with constant ambient temperature away from high temperatures humidity sand and dust The fog will disappear naturally in about 2 hours with the rear door open when the temperature...

Page 15: ...ing to the unit use the supplied brush to remove it Be extremely careful to remove any sand etc that may adhere to the sides and corners of the rubber seal Keep the brush out of reach of children to p...

Page 16: ...y 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...

Page 17: ...r 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 After u...

Page 18: ...ause malfunction This unit will sink in the water Take care not to drop this unit and lose it underwater by securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar measure Attaching a tripod with a 5...

Page 19: ...htly 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...

Page 20: ...nt or the terminal connector Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft dry cloth The water droplets may seep into this unit when the rear door is closed while it is still wet causing condensation or f...

Page 21: ...VQT4F46 21 When draining attach the hand strap to the unit and secure the hand strap to your wrist to prevent the unit from dropping B Drainage holes...

Page 22: ...ut of reach of children to prevent swallowing Product numbers correct as of Feb 2012 These may be subject to change Battery pack VW VBX090 VW VBX070 AC adaptor VSK0750 AV cable VFA0555 VFA0543 USB cab...

Page 23: ...VQT4F46 23 Handstrap VFC4817 VFC4627 To prevent the unit from dropping be sure to attach the handstrap l 26 28 Brush VYC1064 CD ROM Software HX WA20 HX WA2 HX DC2 HX WA20 HX WA2...

Page 24: ...4 Open close lever SD CARD BATTERY l 30 40 5 Lock lever LOCK l 30 40 6 Menu button MENU l 68 7 REC button REC l 47 8 Intelligent auto button l 61 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts Due to l...

Page 25: ...tton W T l 76 In Playback Mode Volume button l 66 119 Zoom button W T l 117 Thumbnail display switch l 66 13 Recording start stop button l 52 14 Rear door l 30 40 15 Card slot 16 Battery holder 17 HDM...

Page 26: ...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 at...

Page 27: ...ion 2 Power button l 44 3 USB AV connector l 133 143 155 Use the USB cable AV cable only the supplied cable 4 HDMI mini connector l 133 139 Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be...

Page 28: ...screen In this owner s manual the SET button is denoted as shown below Example 9 In Recording Mode Zoom lever W T l 76 In Playback Mode Volume lever l 66 119 Zoom lever W T l 117 Thumbnail display sw...

Page 29: ...vent swallowing 17 Speaker 18 Status indicator l 7 35 42 186 19 Internal stereo microphones 20 Built in flash l 96 The flash reaches high temperatures and may cause burns if touched Please do not touc...

Page 30: ...le 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 There is a possibility that th...

Page 31: ...nal 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...

Page 32: ...close lever 3 Lock the LOCK 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 1 Slide while pushing the battery card cover...

Page 33: ...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...

Page 34: ...s unit only Do not use them with other equipment Similarly do not use AC adaptors and USB cables from other equipment with this unit The battery is charged while the unit is off or in the sleep mode l...

Page 35: ...harging begins It will turn off when the charging is completed Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one We recommend using Panas...

Page 36: ...y VW VBX090 optional 3 7 V 880 mAh 2 h 30 min 1 h 10 min 40 min 1 h 20 min 40 min 1 h 15 min 40 min 1 h 30 min 45 min 1 h 50 min 50 min 1 h 30 min 45 min 2 h s HX WA2 Battery model number Voltage Capa...

Page 37: ...um continuous recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery VW VBX070 optional 3 7 V 700 mAh 2 h 50 min 30 min 55 min 35 min 50 min 30 min 1 h 5 min 35 min 1 h 25 min 45 min 1 h 5 min 40 min...

Page 38: ...SD Memory Card 2 GB HX WA20 Number of recordable pictures Approx 230 pictures By CIPA standard Recording time Approx 115 min Playback time Approx 255 min HX WA2 Number of recordable pictures Approx 2...

Page 39: ...used for motion picture recording on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs e_cam This website is in English only To use the Eye Fi transfer feature l 166 an Eye Fi X2 series SD car...

Page 40: ...Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Inserting removing an SD card Caution Check that the status indicator has gone off 1 Open the rear door When using an SD card not from Panaso...

Page 41: ...label side A in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out 1 Close the rear door 2 Slide the op...

Page 42: ...rd 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 center of the SD card and then pull it straight out...

Page 43: ...nd remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock Performing the above while the indicator is on may result in damage to data SD card or this unit Do not expose the terminals of the SD c...

Page 44: ...ittle power In standby mode opening the LCD monitor turns on the unit making the unit ready for recording immediately Use standby mode when you stop using the unit but intend to use it again after a s...

Page 45: ...nction 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 de...

Page 46: ...ntil the temperature lowers will flash 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...

Page 47: ...button Each press of the REC button changes the mode Preparation Selecting a mode Recording Mode l 52 55 59 For recording motion pictures still pictures and audio Playback Mode l 64 113 For playing ba...

Page 48: ...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 des...

Page 49: ...day year information will appear as follows Recording screen display Recording month day year information JAN 01 2012 12 00AM To charge the built in clock battery install a fully charged battery in th...

Page 50: ...nit Ensure that the lens and flash are not obstructed by your fingers or the handstrap Also ensure that your hand is not blocking the microphones on the LCD monitor Basic motion picture recording The...

Page 51: ...flipped even if you rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side 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...

Page 52: ...inserted the motion pictures are recorded to the built in memory 1 Open the LCD monitor 2 Press the recording start stop button to start recording A When you begin recording appears 3 Press the record...

Page 53: ...maining recordable time drops to approximately 30 seconds or less flashes During recording in Slow Motion Mode l 81 does not flash 000 00 15 During recording Recording time elapsed Each time the unit...

Page 54: ...cording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed Please refer to page 191 for details about approximate recordable time About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures They are not comp...

Page 55: ...ctures are recorded to the built in memory 1 Open the LCD monitor 2 For auto focus only Press the button halfway A Focus area area inside brackets 3 Press the button fully If you continue to hold down...

Page 56: ...hen PHOTO VIEW is set to ON you can change the recording standby screen display to the photo view l 107 A Video recording area About the screen indications in the still picture recording Video view Ph...

Page 57: ...CUS the unit can focus on the subject in the center of the recording area When the risk of jitter increases due to a slower shutter speed while recording still picture camera shake icon will appear on...

Page 58: ...no longer record still pictures while recording a motion picture or while recording audio About picture size When you record a still picture while recording a motion picture or audio the picture size...

Page 59: ...s inserted the audio is recorded to the built in memory 1 Open the LCD monitor 2 Select the menu l 68 3 Start recording by pressing the recording start stop button 4 Press the recording start stop but...

Page 60: ...o operation indicator l 170 Red During audio recording When the remaining recordable time drops to approximately 30 seconds or less flashes 000 00 15 During audio recording Recording time elapsed Ever...

Page 61: ...what you want to record Select the menu l 68 Please refer to page 108 for details about Manual Mode Basic Intelligent Auto Mode HX WA20 HX WA2 HX DC2 MENU INTELLIGENT AUTO ON Press the button to switc...

Page 62: ...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...

Page 63: ...effective range of Automatic White Balance adjustment on this unit 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky rain 4 Sunlight 5 White fluorescent lamp 6 Halogen light bulb 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise or sunset 9...

Page 64: ...ay back using the SET button and press the SET button 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 Basic...

Page 65: ...SET button operation to display it Motion picture audio playback Playback Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails Still picture playback Deletes still...

Page 66: ...llowing operations are performed 8 file display is restored jIf you turn the unit off jIf you change the recording mode jIf you display the menu screen Speaker volume adjustment To adjust the speaker...

Page 67: ...y This unit conforms to the universal DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard and Exif Exchangeable Image File Format stipulated by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industrie...

Page 68: ...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...

Page 69: ...e 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...

Page 70: ...T ALERT SOUND 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 ON OFF SHUTTER Sets the sound emitted wh...

Page 71: ...TTERY 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 pl...

Page 72: ...cting DELETE DATA please use the AC adaptor When using the battery DELETE DATA cannot be selected Select DELETE DATA and perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed...

Page 73: ...W FOLDER using the SET button and press the SET button The created folder is set as the recording folder When selecting a folder Select the folder number of the desired folder using the SET button and...

Page 74: ...ess 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...

Page 75: ...tinues from the file currently being recorded Example If you record files up to 0015 on a first card and then exchange the first card for a second card which already has files up to 0005 recorded on i...

Page 76: ...bar is the minimum and maximum zoom magnification When recording motion pictures at high levels of magnification we recommend fixing the unit to a tripod to prevent it moving Advanced Recording Using...

Page 77: ...as close as 1 cm 0 39q with the zoom magnification at 1 times and from 80 cm 2 6 feet with the zoom magnification at its maximum The enlarged size will be approximately double size double range zoom P...

Page 78: ...canceled About the maximum zoom magnification The maximum zoom magnification differs according to the mode and settings of the unit MENU ZOOM MODE desired setting DIGITAL ZOOM Digital zoom i ZOOM Thi...

Page 79: ...e recording 1k 5k 5k 60k 1k 7k 7k 84k 1k 8 5k 8 5k 102k 1k 10k 10k 120k 1k 7 5k 7 5k 90k 1k 10k 10k 120k Image stabilizer for motion pictures Double range zoom W Wide T Tele Zoom mode setting OFF i ZO...

Page 80: ...ization may not be possible under strong camera shaking conditions When SCENE MODE is set to FIREWORKS NIGHT SCENERY NIGHT PORTRAIT or LOW LIGHT the Image stabilizer may be less effective The screen m...

Page 81: ...button display changes 2 Press the recording start stop button to start recording 3 Press the recording start stop button again to pause recording Advanced Recording Recording in Slow Motion Mode HX...

Page 82: ...still pictures are not recorded l 58 During recording in Slow Motion Mode the following function is disabled j E I S VIDEO During recording in Slow Motion Mode the following functions are disabled and...

Page 83: ...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 16M REVERSE BURST 14M REVERSE BURST Records approximately 1 s...

Page 84: ...es in the burst is reached When burst recording the following functions are disabled and cannot be used j FLASH j HDR Backlight Comp in SCENE MODE j HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT in SCENE MODE j HDR Paint in CO...

Page 85: ...the center of the LCD monitor 3 Pan the unit horizontally or vertically The red cross will shift in the panning direction Record in such a way that the red cross and the white cross align If the red c...

Page 86: ...be automatically canceled when you stop Move the camera toward the direction of recording taking care not to shake Correct recording is not possible when the shake is too big HX WA20 Panorama setting...

Page 87: ...tness 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 fo...

Page 88: ...d of the motor is suppressed through the action of an audio filter sound quality differs to when recording in other modes Advanced Recording Recording underwater HX WA20 HX WA2 The unit can record und...

Page 89: ...about approximate recordable time When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly or when a fast moving subject is recorded particularly when recording in mode mosaic type noise may appear at playback...

Page 90: ...and apertures PICTURE SIZE MENU PICTURE SIZE desired setting Picture size HX WA20 Picture size HX WA2 HX DC2 Aspect ratio 4608k3456 4352k3264 4 3 3616k2712 3744k2808 4 3 2560k1920 2560k1920 4 3 2048k1...

Page 91: ...ake 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 ca...

Page 92: ...is recommended LOW LIGHT jThe shutter speed is 1 15 or more Motion picture recording HDR Backlight Comp jWhen recording a moving subject a ghost image may appear jThe field of view of the recorded sti...

Page 93: ...ow Motion Mode Fixed to off EXPOSURE Fixed to LANDSCAPE PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOR MODE Fixed to FOCUS Fixed to FACE CHASER Fixed to OFF Slow Motion Mode Fixed to off EXPOSURE Fixed to NIGHT SCENERY...

Page 94: ...Fixed to ISO Fixed to AUTO Slow Motion Mode Fixed to off EXPOSURE Fixed to HDR Backlight Comp BURST Fixed to OFF PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOR MODE Fixed to FOCUS Fixed to FLASH Fixed to E I S PICTURE F...

Page 95: ...LOR MODE Fixed to FOCUS Fixed to Slow Motion Mode Fixed to off EXPOSURE Fixed to LOW LIGHT PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOR MODE Fixed to FOCUS Fixed to FLASH Fixed to ISO Fixed to AUTO Slow Motion Mode Fi...

Page 96: ...SCENE MODE l 90 is set to FIREWORKS NIGHT SCENERY HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT only HDR Backlight Comp or LOW LIGHT If you register a shortcut function l 103 to the SET button you can change the flash setting...

Page 97: ...ation of appears to notify you of the recording timing After the recording the self timer setting is canceled To stop the timer midway through Press the button or the recording start stop button Setti...

Page 98: ...it goes into sleep mode Please refer to page 112 You can select the focusing method according to the position of the subject You can change the light metering method used to measure brightness FOCUS...

Page 99: ...that the exposure is appropriate CENTER The unit averages light measurements over the entire screen giving higher weight to the subject at the center of the screen SPOT The unit meters the subject ov...

Page 100: ...field of view of the recorded still picture is smaller than the range visible on the recording screen Please see below ISO Although with the default settings the ISO sensitivity is set automatically...

Page 101: ...than AUTO while the SCENE MODE l 90 is set to FIREWORKS HDR Backlight Comp HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT only or LOW LIGHT Slow Motion Mode l 81 is set to off If you register a shortcut function l 103 to the SE...

Page 102: ...with detected faces is displayed on the 1 file thumbnail display l 66 If the subject is small or dark on the LCD monitor the unit may not be able to detect it SCENE MODE will be automatically set to...

Page 103: ...right with the recording screen displayed 1 Select the destination up down left or right on the SET button for the function using the SET button and press the SET button E I S VIDEO E I S PICTURE SHOR...

Page 104: ...button changes the registered function setting To confirm the shortcut settings press the MENU button on the screen in Step 1 A confirmation screen appears AF LOCK Locks the focus l 105 AE LOCK Locks...

Page 105: ...ng standby mode j Setting Slow Motion Mode AE lock If you register AE lock as a shortcut function l 103 you can record with the exposure locked Register the shortcut function l 103 Tilt the SET button...

Page 106: ...o the left or right to correct the exposure The exposure compensation value is displayed to the left side of the exposure compensation bar The exposure compensation value can be corrected in the range...

Page 107: ...of view during video recording appears A Video recording area If you register a shortcut function l 103 to the SET button you can change the photo view setting from the recording screen Please refer t...

Page 108: ...Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions If so you can adjust the White Balance manually 1 Select the menu WIND CUT MENU WIND CUT ON AUTO REVIE...

Page 109: ...source If you turn on the unit with the lens cap still fitted the auto white balance will not be set correctly Always remove the lens cap before turning on the unit SCENE MODE will be set to OFF when...

Page 110: ...MANUAL Tilt the SET button up down to select shutter speed or iris value and tilt left and right to set On selecting SHUTTER or APERTURE Tilt the SET button left or right to set 4 Press the SET button...

Page 111: ...e iris values that are not displayed When recording with a slow shutter speed attach the unit to a tripod etc to prevent camera shake You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very...

Page 112: ...RO the PANORAMA and SCENE MODE functions are set to OFF Even with a setting of MANUAL or MACRO if you set the PANORAMA and SCENE MODE to a setting other than OFF the focus setting is set to AUTO When...

Page 113: ...steps Fast forward rewind playback During Playback 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 t...

Page 114: ...the left for reverse frame by frame playback Reverse frame by frame playback will be in 1 second interval and or 0 5 second interval Press the SET button to restore normal playback Scroll playback Dur...

Page 115: ...frame playback here 2 Press the button fully 3 Select the aspect ratio of the still picture to be saved and press the SET button White bands will be recorded at the top and bottom of still pictures Da...

Page 116: ...T button to start scroll playback of the panorama still picture 3 Press the SET button to pause at the section you wish to cut out 4 Press the button The cut out still picture is saved with picture si...

Page 117: ...picture is enlarged the more its quality deteriorates 2 Shift the position of the zoomed portion using the SET button Zooming out from the zoomed still picture Operate the zoom button or zoom lever to...

Page 118: ...available when ALL or PICTURE has been selected in MODE Advanced Playback Various playback functions MENU SLIDESHOW desired setting MODE Select the type ALL VIDEO PICTURE of the file to play back SLID...

Page 119: ...es audio files is played back without music Playback of motion pictures recorded in Slow Motion Mode is accompanied by music selected in MUSIC SELECT 3 Select START using the SET button and press the...

Page 120: ...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...

Page 121: ...VQT4F46 121 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...

Page 122: ...ils about protection setting Please refer to page 167 for details about selective forwarding Please refer to page 128 You can rotate still pictures 1 Select the still picture to rotate using the thumb...

Page 123: ...ave as a new still picture 1 Select the still picture to resize using the thumbnail screen Move the yellow frame over the still picture you wish to resize 2 Select the menu The resized still picture i...

Page 124: ...ye cannot be corrected in panorama still pictures or still pictures recorded with COLOR MODE set to HDR Paint Because the unit automatically corrects the portion it recognizes as requiring correction...

Page 125: ...as when setting the start position The portions displayed in green are saved If you wish to splice a preceding section to a subsequent section tilt the SET button down Each downward tilt of the SET bu...

Page 126: ...ers You can continue selecting up to maximum of 9 scenes The scenes are spliced in numerical order according to the assigned numbers To cancel a selection press the SET button again 3 Press the button...

Page 127: ...the processing will take longer due to the time it takes to process large files When editing scenes on the unit make sure that the battery does not run out during the processing by using a battery wi...

Page 128: ...t the file to delete using the SET button 2 Tilt the SET button up 3 Select DELETE using the SET button and press the SET button Set to Playback mode l 47 1 Select the menu Advanced Playback Deleting...

Page 129: ...the SET button again You can continue selecting up to maximum of 100 files 4 Press the button or the recording start stop button A delete confirmation screen appears 5 Select YES using the SET button...

Page 130: ...yed back the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be deleted The deletion may take time if there are many files If you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF standa...

Page 131: ...lect the menu When you are using an Eye Fi card which has already been set to selective forwarding with a PC TRANSFER PROTECT is displayed 2 Select the file you wish to protect using the SET button an...

Page 132: ...finition images you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound Turn down the volume before connecting 1 Connect this unit to a TV Advanced Playback Watching Video Pictures on your TV Co...

Page 133: ...hen connecting to video terminal Cables Reference items B HDMI micro cable optional Connecting with an HDMI micro cable HDMI mini cable l 137 Playback using VIERA Link l 138 D HDMI mini cable optional...

Page 134: ...dio 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 T...

Page 135: ...cable If the HDMI mini cable and AV cable are connected at the same time output will be prioritized in order of the HDMI mini cable AV cable Connection cable Video output destination TV SYSTEM l 137...

Page 136: ...on a regular TV 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 MENU TV OUTPUT TV ASPECT 4 3 TV ASPECT setting 16 9 4...

Page 137: ...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 TV format se...

Page 138: ...micro cable optional HDMI mini cable optional for automatic linked operations Not all operations are possible VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on an HDMI control function using the stan...

Page 139: ...han 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 for setting the TV etc Always use a genuine Panason...

Page 140: ...unit off If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power this unit also turns off Automatic input switching If you connect with an HDMI micro cable or an HDMI mini cable and then turn...

Page 141: ...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 operatin...

Page 142: ...ncel press the SET button again You can continue selecting up to maximum of 100 files Press the MENU button to return to the previous step On selecting COPY ALL Select COPY ALL to begin copying to the...

Page 143: ...ack the copied file before deletion to confirm that the original has been copied normally Copy Dubbing Dubbing images onto other video devices Change the video input on the video device and TV that th...

Page 144: ...pping 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...

Page 145: ...er VE 2 0 can be played back on the unit Note however that such scenes cannot be edited on the unit Smart wizard The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC w...

Page 146: ...restored later What can be done with the HD Writer VE 2 0 Data type Copying data to a PC Motion picture and still picture Copying to a Blu ray disc Motion pictures are converted to high definition H 2...

Page 147: ...ed 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...

Page 148: ...allow any third party whether free of charge or not to use copy or modify the Software except as expressly provided for in this Agreement Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may ma...

Page 149: ...is Agreement In this event Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee s own expense Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COM...

Page 150: ...oftware is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3 1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows NT and Windows 2000 Operating environment for HD Writer VE 2 0 With a PC Operating environmen...

Page 151: ...GB or more recommended Display High Color 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...

Page 152: ...rmance 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 Operation dur...

Page 153: ...dows 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...

Page 154: ...ay screen is not displayed automatically select Start Computer or double click on Computer on the desktop and then double click Panasonic 2 Click Yes Operate following the instruction on the screen Se...

Page 155: ...sufficiently charged battery This function is available in all modes 2 Connect this unit to a PC The USB function selection screen will appear 3 Select the desired connection mode using the SET button...

Page 156: ...g an SDXC Memory Card check the following support site http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html Use as a card reader Connect the unit to a PC and set the unit to card reader mode l 155 The...

Page 157: ...folders are numbered 102CDPFP 103CDPFP and so on 2 Recorded scenes 3 JPEG format pictures 4 Recorded audio 5 SD card CAM_SD only The upload tool HD Writer Web Uploader is automatically copied to the...

Page 158: ...o a PC Panasonic Blu ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder using a USB cable the battery will charge Insert the USB cable securely all the way It will not operate properly if it is not inserted...

Page 159: ...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 2 CPU Windows 7 Windows Vista 1 G...

Page 160: ...or iChat settings When disconnecting the USB cable from your PC please close Windows Live Messenger or iChat before disconnecting After 12 hours the unit is automatically turned off In web camera mode...

Page 161: ...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 Reading the operating instructions of the software appl...

Page 162: ...C 1 Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable The USB function selection screen will appear 2 Select CARD READER using the SET button on the unit and press the SET button The LCD monitor wi...

Page 163: ...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 47 1 Select the menu 2 Select the file to upload using the SET button...

Page 164: ...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...

Page 165: ...dio 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 The service content and sc...

Page 166: ...ed please check with the card manufacturer Install the software supplied with the Eye Fi card in advance on your PC and configure the Eye Fi settings For settings methods etc please read the card oper...

Page 167: ...Direct Mode the economy mode function l 45 is disabled When TRANSFER l 166 is set to OFF START DIRECT MODE cannot be selected Selecting files to transfer If you perform the required settings in advan...

Page 168: ...function of the Eye Fi card is set to on the files transferred from the card may be deleted automatically The Eye Fi card may heat up as a result of the files being transferred When the Eye Fi card i...

Page 169: ...for still pictures l 90 115 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 Burst record...

Page 170: ...SO200 ISO400 ISO800 ISO1600 ISO3200 3 ISO sensitivity l 100 3 only Intelligent Auto Mode l 61 Exposure l 101 F3 5 Iris value l 56 110 1 30 Shutter Speed l 56 110 Zoom Double range zoom l 77 B Eye Fi s...

Page 171: ...g recordable time l 53 60 AF Lock l 105 AE Lock l 105 10 2 Self timer Recording l 97 Card recording possible status Built in memory recording possible status Image Stabilizer l 80 MF Focus l 112 Remai...

Page 172: ...fer protect is set l 131 167 Face detection l 102 Panorama still picture l 85 Eye Fi transfer status l 166 Files exceeding 4 GB in size l 67 Remaining battery power l 37 Files which cannot be played b...

Page 173: ...tate 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 Please delete unneeded files or use an SD card with...

Page 174: ...k spots visible Condition due to the LCD monitor characteristics Not a malfunction Spots only appear in the LCD monitor and will not be recorded with the images Power Problem Check points This unit ca...

Page 175: ...he VIERA Link set VIERA Link to OFF l 138 This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on This unit does not operate normally Remove the battery or AC adaptor wait about 1 minute and then reconnec...

Page 176: ...the power connected contact consumer support l 207 208 209 Indication Problem Check points The battery capacity indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown DISPLAY is OFF l 71 Status indica...

Page 177: ...n halfway to change to photo view To change the angle of view of the recording standby screen to photo view set PHOTO VIEW to ON l 107 The unit arbitrarily stops recording Use an SD card that can be u...

Page 178: ...ckers indoors Color or brightness of the image may change or you may see horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light etc but this is...

Page 179: ...ng is simultaneously set for files for which selected transfer is set l 131 167 During playback there is no sound Adjust the play volume in this unit l 66 With other products Problem Check points Vide...

Page 180: ...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 Please refer to...

Page 181: ...PC To disconnect the USB cable safely double click the icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen Cannot see the PDF operatinginstructionsfor HD Writer VE 2 0 or HD Writer Web Upl...

Page 182: ...ment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on Do not use this unit near...

Page 183: ...p a cloth in water and squeeze firmly and then wipe the unit with the damp cloth Next dry the unit with a dry cloth Use of benzine paint thinner alcohol or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body...

Page 184: ...erature 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...

Page 185: ...ecording time 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...

Page 186: ...x 0 25 second on for approx 0 25 second 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...

Page 187: ...d that the SD card is physically destroyed or the SD card is physically formatted using this unit when disposing of or giving away the SD card To perform a physical format connect the unit to the AC a...

Page 188: ...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 LCD monitor Extr...

Page 189: ...are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporatio...

Page 190: ...ance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to p...

Page 191: ...ion image quality 2 Conventional standard image quality Others Recording modes approximate recordable time Recording mode 1 1 1 1 2 Picture size 1920k1080 1920k1080 1280k720 1280k720 640k480 SD card 4...

Page 192: ...new file when the file size exceeds 4 GB during recording A new file is created automatically every 4 GB The recording state is continued until the unit enters the paused state When recording in Slow...

Page 193: ...ber of recordable pictures Picture size 4608k3456 3616k2712 2560k1920 Aspect ratio 4 3 4 3 4 3 SD card 4 GB 450 750 1400 16 GB 1900 3100 6000 64 GB 7500 12000 23000 Built in memory Approx 64 MB 5 10 2...

Page 194: ...ox 64 MB 10 15 30 50 Picture size 360e PANORAMA 180e PANORAMA 10688k720 1280k10688 5344k720 1280k5344 Aspect ratio s s SD card 4 GB 500 1000 16 GB 2200 4400 64 GB 8500 17500 Built in memory Approx 64...

Page 195: ...6 GB 9000 67000 64 GB 36000 237000 Built in memory Approx 64 MB 40 250 Picture size 4352k2448 3744k2106 2560k1440 1920k1080 Aspect ratio 16 9 16 9 16 9 16 9 SD card 4 GB 650 900 1900 3400 16 GB 2800 3...

Page 196: ...ery Power consumption Recording 4 2 W 4 1 W 4 0 W Charging 4 5 W 4 5 W 3 4 W Signal system 1080 60i 1080 30p 720 60p 720 30p 540 30p 480 30p 360 240p 180 480p Recording format MPEG 4 AVC file format s...

Page 197: ...e size and number of recordable pictures 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 3...

Page 198: ...de Approx 80 cm 2 6 feet Tele Auto iris F3 5 to F3 7 Focal length 6 8 mm to 34 0 mm 35 mm equivalent Motion picture 38 9 mm to 233 4 mm Double range zoom W mode 4 3 40 0 mm to 240 0 mm Double range zo...

Page 199: ...rox 230 K dots 3 0z wide LCD monitor Approx 230 K dots Microphone Stereo Speaker 1 round speaker dynamic type White balance adjustment Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination 1 400 lx...

Page 200: ...minal Type micro B AV output share Battery charging function Charges from USB terminal when the unit is off 500 mA Web camera Compression format Motion JPEG Image size 640k480 30p VGA Flash Available...

Page 201: ...supplied and an SD card optional Approx 259 g Approx 0 571 lbs with battery supplied and an SD card optional Approx 180 g Approx 0 397 lbs with battery supplied and an SD card optional Operating temp...

Page 202: ...formation for your safety Power source Power consumption DC output AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 7 W DC 5 0 V 1 0 A Dimensions 48 9 mm W k32 8 mm H k75 2 mm D 1 93 q W k1 29 q H k2 96 q D Mass Weight App...

Page 203: ...able recording time Others Optional accessories Accessory No Figure Description VW VBX090 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW VBX070 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP CHEU15 HDMI micro cab...

Page 204: ...SD Memory Card RP SDU64GE1K RP SDU32GU1K RP SDU16GU1K RP SDU08GU1K RP SDU04GU1K Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memo...

Page 205: ...S ORDER TO PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave S Kent WA 98032 Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Street Address City State Zip Phone Day Night 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires comple...

Page 206: ...ed in the Owner s Manual and send it prepaid adequately insured and packed well in a carton box When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www panasonic com BatteryHandling as Pa...

Page 207: ...en write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Customer Serv...

Page 208: ...ustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance improper batteries power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel...

Page 209: ...Ecuador 1800 PANASONIC 1800 726276 Costa Rica 800 PANA737 800 7262737 El Salvador 800 PANA 800 7262 Guatemala 1 801 811 PANA 1 801 811 7262 Chile 800 390 602 From a cell phone 797 5000 Venezuela 800 P...

Page 210: ...Delete 128 Digital zoom 78 Display 71 Displaying file information 120 Double range zoom 77 E Economy 45 71 Eye Fi 166 F File No continued 74 Flash 96 Focus 63 112 Focus mode 98 Formatting 72 Frame by...

Page 211: ...90 Scene splicing 126 Scroll playback 114 SD Memory Card 39 SD Speed Class Rating 39 SDHC Memory Card 39 SDXC Memory Card 39 Self timer recording 97 Self recording 51 Shortcut functions 103 Shutter s...

Page 212: ...de bater as Confirme la orientaci n de las marcas del terminal e inserte la bater a A marcas del terminal Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido HX WA20 HX WA2 1 Desbloquee la palanc...

Page 213: ...ecci n de la flecha y tire la bater a de forma recta hacia afuera 3 Cierre la puerta trasera 1 Cierre la puerta trasera 2 Deslice la palanca para abrir cerrar 3 Bloquee la palanca LOCK Bloquee de form...

Page 214: ...rcas del terminal Se puede insertar err neamente la bater a coloc ndola al rev s por lo tanto aseg rese de verificar atentamente la orientaci n 3 Cierre la tapa de la bater a tarjeta Cierre de forma s...

Page 215: ...pagar la unidad luego tire hacia arriba y retire la bater a Siempre revise que el monitor LCD y la l mpara del indicador de estado est n apagados Carga de la bater a A Indicador de estado B Adaptador...

Page 216: ...la unidad El indicador de estado parpadea en rojo durante un per odo de aproximadamente 2 segundos aproximadamente 1 segundo encendido aproximadamente 1 segundo apagado y comienza la carga Se apagar...

Page 217: ...ustraci n e introd zcalo hasta el fondo Presione el centro de la tarjeta SD y luego ret rela completamente 3 Cierre la puerta trasera 1 Cierre la puerta trasera 2 Deslice la palanca para abrir cerrar...

Page 218: ...a ranura de la tarjeta A Oriente el lado de la etiqueta B en la direcci n mostrada en la ilustraci n e introd zcalo hasta el fondo Presione el centro de la tarjeta SD y luego ret rela completamente 3...

Page 219: ...vo Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el bot n de alimentaci n Pulse el bot n de alimentaci n para encender la unidad Para apagar la unidad Mantenga presionado el bot n de encendido hasta que se apa...

Page 220: ...hacer funcionar la pantalla de men s En estas instrucciones de funcionamiento el bot n SET se denomina como se muestra a continuaci n Ejemplo Selecci n del idioma 1 Pulse el bot n MENU luego seleccio...

Page 221: ...t n de inicio parada de grabaci n para iniciar la grabaci n A Cuando comienza a grabar aparece Grabaci n de fotograf a 1 Cambie al modo de grabaci n 2 Abra el monitor LCD 3 Presione por completo el bo...

Page 222: ...Si desaparece el icono de funcionamiento realice una operaci n del bot n SET para visualizarlo Reproducci n de im genes en movimiento Reproducci n Pausa Reproducci n de rebobinado Reproducci n de ava...

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