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Panasonic HXWA2A Camcorder User Manual

1. The still picture can be enlarged without degrading the image quality Extra Optical Zoom CAAD image T Tele stabilizer Double w Zoom mode setting for range motion zoom Wide _ DIGITAL pictures OFF i ZOOM ZOOM 1x 6x 7 5x 60x OFF ON Motion WD 2x 12x 15x 120x picture recording ACTIVE 1x 5x 6x 30x MODE amp 2x 10x 12x 100x Still picture 1x 5x 5x 50x recording VQT4F46 79 Advanced Recording Image stabilizer Use the Image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording e Set to Recording mode gt 47 E Image stabilizer for motion pictures Select the menu MENU gt E I S VIDEO desired setting KWN ACTIVE MODE This setting gives more stabilization and is suitable for recording when moving sy ON This setting is suitable for recording in a stable state such as scenery 2 OFF Cancel the setting e When ACTIVE MODE is set the field of view will differ from normal recording Video view in normal recording Video view in RI ACTIVE MODE E Image stabilizer for still pictures Select the menu MENU gt E 1 S PICTURE gt eiW ON e Image stabilizer does not work during zoom operations e When recording with a tripod we recommend that you set the Image stabilizer off e SCENE MODE will be set to OFF when th
2. e Files which cannot be played back the thumbnails are displayed as Y cannot be deleted e The deletion may take time if there are many files e If you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF standard with this unit all the data related to the scenes still pictures may be deleted e When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted a still picture other than JPEG that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased e Files which are protected cannot be deleted To delete a protected file first remove the protection and then delete 3 131 130 votar 46 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 e Set to Playback mode 3 47 1 Select the menu MENU EN 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 Select the file you wish to protect using the SET button and press the SET button wer OCK e Om appears To cancel the selection press the SET button again e Onl is displayed on the thumbnail for 1 file gt 66 3 Press the MENU button to complete the settings vaT4F46 131 Advanced Playback Watching Video Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible
3. HDMI micro cable vaT4F46 203 Accessory No RP SDL16GU1K RP SDLO8GU1K RP SDLO4GU1K RP SDLO2GU1K RP SDU64GE1K RP SDU32GU1K RP SDU16GU1K RP SDU08GU1K RP SDU04GU1K Figure Description Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card 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 Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary by country Please consult your local dealer Product numbers correct as of Feb 2012 These may be subject to change 204 vat4F46 Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Model 2 Items Ordered Accessory Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Shipping amp Handling 6 95 Subtotal Your State amp Local Sales Tax Total 3 Method of payment check one American Express U VISA Credit Card MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phone Day __ Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN A
4. Select the desired method of HDMI output MENU RA TV OUTPUT gt HDMI gt AUTO 720p 1080i 480p e 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 TV format setting Set the format of the video signal output from the USB AV connector MENU RA TV OUTPUT gt TV SYSTEM gt NTSC or PAL NTSC Outputs NTSC video signals PAL Outputs PAL video signals vaT4F46 137 Advanced Playback Playback using VIERA Link What is the VIERA Link HDAVI Control e VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync e 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 an HDMI micro cable optional HDMI mini cable optional for automatic linked operations Not all operations are possible e VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on an HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control specification Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed When using devices made by other companies that are compatible wit
5. Y cannot be deleted If the files are unnecessary format the media to erase the data 3 72 Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media is erased and cannot be recovered Back up important data on a PC disc etc 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 3 131 167 During playback there is no sound e Adjust the play volume in this unit 3 66 Problem With other products Check points Video or audio is not output even though it is connected to TV correctly The images are squeezed horizontally e Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection e Change the TV ASPECT setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV 3 136 e When connecting with the HDMI micro cable EAV GES or the HDMI mini cable CHX DC2 change the HDMI setting gt 137 e Depending on the status of the unit and the connecting cable a picture may not appear on the TV or LCD monitor Check the status of the unit and the connection 3 135 vaT4F46 179 Problem With other products Check points If the SD card is inserted in another device it is not recognized e Check that the device is compatible with
6. with the terminals Image quality may vary with the connected terminals Q High quality HDMI terminal Video terminal e Always use the supplied AV cable e 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 e Turn down the volume before connecting 71 Connect this unit to a TV Galway HDMI IN gt E gt 9 VIDEO IN gt a OJawon 132 vaT4F46 HDMI micro cable optional e Be sure to connect to the HDMI terminal GO AV cable supplied Picture quality High definition images when connecting to HDMI terminal O Standard images when connecting to video terminal Cables Reference items HDMI micro cable e Connecting with an HDMI micro cable optional HDMI mini cable 3 137 e Playback using VIERA Link gt 138 HX DC2 La QA HDMI IN NS eae o gt woeon gt e K SI xe IN Sey O HDMI mini cable optional e Be sure to connect to the HDMI terminal AV cable supplied Picture quality High definition images when connecting to HDMI terminal O Standard images when connecting to video terminal vaT4F46 133 Cables Reference items O HDMI mini cabl
7. OFF A B C D OPERATION VOL Sets the volume of the operation sounds 1 to 7 ALL OFF OPERATION SOUNDS ON Sets all operation sounds on off 70 vaT4F46 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 3 45 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 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min AC REC PLAY Sets the time for which the unit is in the recording playback mode using the AC adaptor before going into sleep mode 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min 60 min BRIGHTNESS Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor of the unit 7 steps OPTION MENU 2 LANGUAGE You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen vaT4F46 71 TV OUTPUT TV SYSTEM Please refer to page 137 TV ASPECT Please refer to page 136 HDMI Please refer to page 137 VIERA Link Please refer to page 138 INITIAL SET Returns the menu to the settings at the time of purchase e Settings for CLOCK SET LANGUAGE and the double range zoom CAA Hx DC2 will not be changed FORMAT Please be aware that if a medium is for
8. White Still picture recording icon Red Recording still picture Ca During burst recording gt 83 HX WA20 116 98m 5m1 3M 0 3M 120 8 301 35m 1 2m HX WA2 CHX DC2 14 0100 5m 3mV 0 3M 100 78 359 C 20 Number of recording pixels for still pictures gt 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 recording gt 83 Gn Henel Ss Si E x gt N pa sl x Y N a ea e al E lea D x Panorama recording gt 85 vaT4F46 169 3000 Remaining number of still pictures gt 56 W High temperature warning 946 ao Fash 96 Ss Camera shake warning gt 57 RDG BEEK aaa RSS Scene Mode gt 90 1 CES only 2 Gea Oa only O Color mode gt 99 15050 150100 150200 150400 150800 1501600 1503200 ISO sensitivity 100 8 only AMG A a O ira e Intelligent Auto Mode gt 61 Exposure 3 101 SANM F3 5 Iris value 3 56 110 1 30 Shutter Speed 3 56 110 CAAD Zoom Double range zoom gt 77 Wa Up ASS Eye Fi settings 168 ES Gray Audio recording icon Red Recording audio Focus mark gt 98 Spot metering t
9. gt FL SPLIT 3 Specify the starting position for the scene e 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 e If you wish the split scene to start from the beginning of the scene go to Step 4 Operations Play back With the unit pausea tilt the SET button to the right for approximately 2 seconds to play back normally and to the left to play back in the reverse direction Pause During playback press the SET button Fast forward During playback you can change the playback rewind speed by tilting the SET button right or left Frame by frame With the unit paused tilt the SET button to the right to advance frame by frame and to the left to reverse frame by frame 4 Tilt the SET button up 5 Specify the end position for the scene e The screen for specifying the end position of the scene appears e Set the end position by performing the same operations as when setting the start position e The portions displayed in green are saved e if you wish to splice a preceding section to a subsequent section tilt the SET button down Each downward tilt of the SET button changes the section to be deleted 6 Press the button or the recording start stop button vaT4F46 125 7 Selecta saving method using th
10. or M MANUAL the brightness is not adjusted 102 vaT4F46 E 1 S VIDEO Please refer to page 80 E 1 S PICTURE Please refer to page 80 SHORTCUTS This setting registers the functions shortcut functions performed when the SET button is tipped up down left and right with the recording screen displayed MENU HA gt SHORTCUTS 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 O Q O Q Functions are registered individually to up down left and right of the SET button RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Regular functions are automatically registered vaT4F46 103 2 Select the function to register using the SET button and press the SET button AF L AF LOCK Locks the focus 3 105 AE L AE LOCK Locks the exposure gt 105 AA FOCUS Sets the focus 112 Can be registered to and only 4 FLASH Sets the flash operation gt 96 EXP COMPENSATION Corrects the exposure 3 106 SO ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity 100 SELF TIMER Sets the self timer 97 MI EXPOSURE Sets the shutter speed and the iris value gt 110 f 1 PHOTO VIEW Sets photo view 3 107 OFF Shortcut functions are not registered e To continue and register other functions repeat Steps 1 and 2 3 Press the MENU button _ sortus O o e A confirmation screen for the shortc
11. radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC adaptor 1 m 3 3 feet or more away from the radio e When using the AC adaptor it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e After use be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor If you leave this unit connected the AC adaptor will consume approximately 0 2 W of current e Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor clean vaTt4F46 185 About status indicator during charging When the status indicator is flashing at a particularly fast or slow rate the following should be considered Flashing with approx 4 second period off for approx 2 seconds on for approx 2 seconds e When the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the battery is too high or low It can be charged but it may take a few hours to complete the charging normally e It will flash in 2 second intervals when normal charging resumes Even in such cases it may start flashing in 4 second intervals until charging is completed depending on the conditions of use Flashing with approx 0 5 second period off for approx 0 25 second on for approx 0 25 second e The battery is not charged Remove the battery from the unit and try charging again e 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 e The battery or environment
12. Insert the plugs as far as they will go 1 Turn on the unit e Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery e This function is available in all modes 2 Connect this unit to a PC e The USB function selection screen will appear 3 Select the desired connection mode using the SET button and press the SET button CARD READER The unit works as an external drive for the PC Card reader mode 3 156 WEB CAMERA The unit works as a web camera Web camera mode gt 159 vaTt4F46 155 E To disconnect USB cable safely Select the fo icon in task tray displayed on the PC and then click Eject Panasonic Camcorder e Depending on your PC s settings this icon may not be displayed About the status indicator of the unit e While the unit is connected to a PC the status indicator lights up in green e 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 e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables e When this unit is connected to a PC using a USB cable while the unit is turned on power is also supplied from the PC to this unit e When performing reading writing between a PC and an SD card be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card e
13. Light mode in the Scene mode Approx 9 Ix Scene mode off 1 30 Approx 4 Ix 1 15 with Low Light mode in the Scene mode Approx 12 Ix Scene mode off 1 30 USB AV connector video output level 1 0 Vp p 75 Q vaT4F46 199 HDMI micro connector video output level EAW TAA HDMI mini connector video output level HX DC2 HDMI 1080i 720p 480p USB AV connector audio output level Line 155 mV 220 0 2 ch HDMI micro connector audio output level C240 CAVA HDMI mini connector audio output level HX DC2 Linear PCM USB Reader function SD card Read only No copyright protection support Built in memory Read only Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 USB terminal 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 640x480 30p VGA Flash Available range Approx 80 cm to 2 0 m 2 6 feet to 6 6 feet Hx wA2 JEKE Available range Approx 80 cm to 2 1 m 2 6 feet to 6 9 feet Dimensions Caw HX WA2 93 9 mm W x 125 6 mm H x44 1 mm D 8 70 W x4 95 H x 1 74 D including projecting parts 86 2 mm W x 120 8 mm H x38 1 mm D 3 40 W x4 76 H x 1 50 D including projecting parts 200 vaT4F46 Mass Weight HX WA20 Approx 235 g Approx 0 519 Ibs without battery supplied and an SD card optional HX WA2 Approx 238 g Approx 0 525 Ibs without battery
14. PICTURE SIZE sn INTELLIGENT AUTO y SCENE MODE 68 vaT4F46 5 Select the setting content using the SET button and press the SET bution to set vaz MODE 1920x1080 60 1280x720 60p E About applicable mode indicator In the recording menu the recording mode that reflects the currently displayed setting is displayed 1280x720 60p 1280x720 30p 960x540 30p 640x480 30p GENER O Applicable mode indicator 2 Setting is applied to still picture and motion picture recording 2 Setting is applied to still picture recording 5 Setting is applied to motion picture recording To get back to the previous screen Press the MENU button To end the menu setting Press the MENU button several times vaT4F46 69 Basic Using Option Menu e The displayed items change depending on the mode setting recording mode playback mode Select the menu MENU En or E desired setting OPTION MENU 1 CLOCK SET Please refer to page 48 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 ON OFF SHUTTER Sets the sound emitted when the EY button is pressed OFFVIAV BV CVDI KEY SW Sets the sound emitted when the buttons SET button MENU button etc are pressed
15. Record with color balance and audio that are suitable for recording underwater When recording underwater set SCENE MODE to 3 UNDER WATER The color balance and audio recording will be suitable for recording underwater gt 90 e Set to Recording mode 3 47 Select the menu 3 68 MENU H gt SCENE MODE gt 4x UNDER WATER e When SCENE MODE is set to 423 UNDER WATER Before using the unit under water and Maintenance after use in water are displayed Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance Press the MENU button to exit the message screen e After use underwater wash the unit in fresh water and dry well 3 18 e Do not use the Under Water Mode except when recording underwater e When recording underwater the sound of the unit motor will be recorded at a relatively high volume However in Under Water Mode the sound of the motor is suppressed through the action of an audio filter sound quality differs to when recording in other modes 88 vaT4F46 Advanced Recording Recording functions of menus e Set to Recording mode 3 47 e Select the menu gt 68 MENU a B or 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 H gt REC MODE desired setting 108060 Records with 192
16. Specifications e Refer to page 39 for more details on SD cards E For the purposes of this owner s manual e SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the SD card e Functions that can be used for motion picture recording motion picture playback are indicated by in this owner s manual e Functions that can be used for still picture recording still picture playback are indicated by in this owner s manual e Functions that can be used for audio recording audio playback are indicated by in this owner s manual e Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow for example 00 e File is used to mean scene still picture and audio file This owner s manual is designed for use with models GAWD and HX DC2 Pictures may be slightly different from the original e The illustrations used in this owner s manual show model HX DC2 however parts of the explanation refer to different models e Depending on the model some functions are not available e Features may vary so please read carefully e Not all models may be available depending on the region of purchase 8 vaT4F46 Contents Preparation Important About the Waterproof and Dustproof Performance of this unit HX WA20 HX WA 2 seeceeceeseeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeseeseeeseeseeseeeeeneeseeneeneeseeaes Check before using underwater Using this unit UNderwater oococin
17. When using 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 3 155 e The LCD monitor will turn off e The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer VE 2 0 is installed e This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC 3 157 e File is read from the SD card if one is inserted or the built in memory if no SD card is inserted e When you select an option other than CARD READER reconnect the USB cable 156 vaT4F46 E About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC it is recognized as an external drive e Removable disk Example gx CAM_SD F is displayed in Computer We recommend using HD Writer VE 2 0 to copy motion picture data Using Windows Explorer or other programs 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 Example folder structure in built in memory SD card lt CAM_SD CAM_MEM DCIM 100CDPFP 0 IMGA0001 MP4 0 IMGA0002 JPG IMGA0003 M4A gt AD_HDWUP The following data will be recorded Up to 999 files of motion pictures still pictures audio files can be recorded in a single folder
18. adaptor Battery model number Voltage Capacity minimum Supplied battery VW VBX090 optional 3 7 V 880 mAh A Mamun Actual Charging Recording mane recor dable time time 1080 60 1h10 min 40 min 1 h 20 min 40 min 1h 15 min 40 min rau 1 h 30 min 45 min 1 h 50 min 50 min 1 h 30 min 45 min 0 2h Battery model number Voltage Capacity minimum Supplied battery VW VBX090 optional 3 7 V 880 mAh 3 Mamun Actual Charging Recording fecordable recordable time 1080601 1h5min 40 min 1080300 1h15 min 40 min 720 60 1h 10 min 40 min comia BED 1h20min 45min 480 30p 1 h 50 min 50 min Frame 1h 25 min 45 min O 1h 55 min 36 voT4F46 Battery model Maximum number Charging Recording continuous Se Voltage Capacity recordable ti bate A ime minimum time 1080 601 50 min 30 min 55 min 35 min Supplied battery 720 60p 50 min 30 min VW VBX070 A optional 2h 720 30p 1h5 min 35 min 3 7 V 700 mAh 480 30 1h 25 min 45 min 1h5 min 40 min 0 1 h 30 min e These times are approximations e 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 e The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting
19. and screens which can be used are subject to change without prior notice The service is currently available February 1st 2012 e Do not upload images protected by copyright unless you hold the copyright or you have obtained permission from the relevant copyright holder vaTt4F46 165 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 e 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 e To use the Eye Fi transfer feature a broadband wireless LAN environment is required e To use the Eye Fi card permission from the national or regional government is required Do not use if you have not obtained permission If you are unsure as to whether use is permitted please check with the card manufacturer e 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 operating instructions or consult the card manufacturer Select the menu MENU gt Eye Fi gt TRANSFER gt ON e When TRANSFER is set to ON the transferable files will be transferred automatically e To cancel the forwarding of a file turn off the unit or set TRANSFER to OFF e The setting
20. are only available when ALL or PICTURE has been selected in MODE 118 vaT4F46 2 On selecting MODE Select the type of file to play back using the SET button and press the SET button On selecting SLIDES INTERVAL Select an item using the SET button and press the SET button 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 bution e 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 bution e When you are playing back scenes audio files the audio of the scenes audio files is played back without music HX WA20 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 SET button e Panorama still pictures are played back as follows Horizontal panorama still picture the playback scrolls from left to right Vertical panorama still picture playback scrolls from down to up e To adjust the volume during a slideshow operate the volume button CD CAA or volume lever HX DC2 gt 66 e During playback the slideshow will stop if you perform any operation except operations on the volume button MOTE CVA or volume lever HX DC2 vaT4F46 119 Displa
21. be charged while the unit is recording or playing back e It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F The battery temperature should also be the same MATEO a 34 vaT4F46 Status indicator AC adaptor To the AC outlet e Insert the plugs as far as they will go 1 Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor e Check that the plug portion of the AC adaptor is not loose or misaligned 2 Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet 3 Connect the USB cable to the unit e 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 e Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one e We recommend using Panasonic batteries 3 22 36 37 203 e f you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product e Do not heat or expose to flame e Do not leave the battery ies in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed e For charging by connecting to another device refer to page 158 e f the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate refer to page 186 VQT4F46 35 Charging and recording time E Charging Recording time e Temperature 25 C 77 F humidity 60 RH When using AC
22. can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No HX WA20 HX WA2 HX DC2 Responsible Party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Support Contact Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America 1 800 211 PANA 7262 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
23. 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 Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 230 000 dots The result is more than 99 99 effective dots with a mere 0 01 of the dots inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture 188 vaT4F46 Others About copyright E Carefully observe copyright laws Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only Under copyright laws other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights E Licenses e SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries e VIERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e EZ Sync is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation e IBM and PC AT are
24. eean the built in memory of the unit aaan To perform a physical format connect the YES AAA ms unit to the AC adaptor remove the card select FORMAT gt DELETE DATA from the option menu 2 and follow the on screen instructions e Please look after the data in your built in memory carefully Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged 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 e If the battery is left attached a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the unit is off Keeping the unit in this state may result in over discharge of the battery This may result in you not being able to use the battery even after it is charged e The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag so metal does not come into contact with the terminals e The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity with as constant temperature as possible Recommended temperature 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Recommended humidity 40 RH to 60 RH e Extrem
25. gt 76 e The image enlarged using the double range zoom can be recorded only as a motion picture Still pictures are recorded without being enlarged VQT4F46 77 Zoom mode Set the digital zoom and i Zoom e Select the menu MENU gt ZOOM MODE gt desired setting DIGITAL ZOOM Digital zoom A i ZOOM This zoom function allows you to maintain high definition picture quality OFF Optical zoom only e The larger the digital zoom magnification the more the image quality is degraded e With still picture recording i Zoom is disabled When ZOOM MODE is set to DIGITAL ZOOM or i ZOOM Slow Motion Mode 3 81 setting is canceled E About the maximum zoom magnification The maximum zoom magnification differs according to the mode and settings of the unit T Tele Bane Zoom mode setting f A W Wide or motion S pictures lo DIGITAL OFF i ZOOM 55 OM Motion OFF ON 1x 10x 15x 120x picture ACTIVE recording MODE 1x 8x 12x 96x 78 vaT4F46 T Tele Pi w Zoom mode setting icture size Wide OFF i Z0OM PFE m 1x 5x 5x 60x Still 5M 1x 7x 7x 84x picture 3M 1x 8 5x 8 5x 102x recording 0 3M 1x 10x 10x 120x 3 5m 1x 7 5x 7 5x 90x 2m 1x 10x 10x 120x
26. in your other hand for a while Please use a tripod or other support when using the unit for a long time vaT4F46 51 Basic Recording motion pictures Before turning on the unit remove the lens cap e 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 Gal Gal 1 Open the LCD monitor 2 Press the recording start stop button to start recording Q Q When you begin recording appears 3 Press the recording start stop button again to pause recording 52 voT4F46 E About the screen indications in the motion picture recording 0000 16 Recording mode az Motion picture operation indicator gt 171 During motion picture recording When the remaining recordable time drops to Red approximately 30 seconds or less flashes CAA During recording in Slow Motion Mode 3 81 does not flash During recording Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into recording pause the 000 00 15 counter display will be reset to 000 00 00 During recording standby Approximate remaining recordable time VQT4F46 53 e The images recorded between pressing the recording start stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene e f the file size exceeds 4 GB during recording the unit saves the file and saves
27. instructions of the software applications 161 Tf USING Matinni ain 162 Uploading files to a web service Using the Eye Fi transfer feature Others vaTt4F46 11 TroubleshootiQ cnc canaria 173 Cautions fOr USC cecceecceseseeeeeeeeenesseeneeenenseneeseeeeeeneeeeeeaseeeseeeneneees 182 ADOUt copyright cette ete cesses se na rra rn rro rro rana anar aa 189 Recording modes approximate recordable time 191 Approximate number of recordable pictures 193 SpecificatiONS mmmmsmsmamarisrisninianicisians 196 Optional ACCESSOLICS eccceceeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeneneneeeseeseeeeeenseesenseneess 203 Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico CUStOMETS ooocccicccccocconinnnaninnnanan Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO Warranty For Canadian Customers ccooccnnncnnncnnnnnnannananannns i Useful Information Only For Latin American Countries IO ES E E T E cbcmidnn miei aetid i Spanish Quick Use Guide Guia espa ola para el uso r pido 212 12 vaT4F46 Preparation Important About the Waterproof and Dustproof Performance of this unit HX WA20 HX WA2 Waterproof Dustproof Performance This unit s waterproof dustproof rating complies with the IP58 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 10 feet for
28. may not play back at all on other MP4 compatible equipment Still picture compatibility e 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 Industries Association Files which do not conform to the DCF standard cannot be played back e The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back e This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit Audio compatibility e The unit conforms to the AAC file standard e This unit may degrade or not play back audio recorded or created on other products and other products may degrade or not play back audio recorded on this unit vaT4Fa6 67 Basic Using the menu screen HX WA20 Jf HX WA2 HX DC2 1 Press the MENU button Omenu ESS 2 Tilt the SET button to the left 3 Select tab or option tab using the SET button and press down the right side of the SET button or press the SET bution RECORDING MENU 1 R O 4 EL PICTURE SIZE o is car NTELLIGENT AUTO Y A SCENE MODE po y gt 4 Select from menu items using the SET button and tilt the SET button to the right or press the SET button RECORDING MENU 1 4
29. next previous file is displayed e When following operations are performed 8 file display is restored If you turn the unit off If you change the recording mode If you display the menu screen E Speaker volume adjustment To adjust the speaker volume during motion picture or audio playback operate the volume button GEM CAVA or volume lever 4x DC2 during playback Ese lt Towards Increases the volume Ik T Towards Hal al Decreases the volume es WR a e When a playback of a motion picture file or audio file ends the thumbnail display is restored e Except in normal motion picture audio playback sound is not emitted e The elapsed time for motion picture playback indication will be reset to 00 00 00 for each scene e The elapsed time for audio playback indication will be reset to 000 00 00 for each file 66 vaT4F46 e On the thumbnail screen for continuously recorded files 192 exceeding 4 GB 8 file display or E H 1 file display is displayed e Closing the LCD monitor stops playback and sends the unit into standby mode 3 44 Motion picture compatibility e The unit conforms to the MP4 format MPEG 4 AVC file standard e Motion pictures recorded on other MP4 compatible equipment may not play back normally or may not play back at all on this unit Similarly motion pictures recorded on this unit may not play back normally or
30. overlay PCI Express x 16 compatible recommended Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended Free hard disk drive space Ultra DMA 100 or higher Available hard disk capacity of 450 MB or more for installation e When writing to DVD Blu ray disc SD at least twice the amount of free disk space as the disc or card being created is necessary Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device Internet connection e Supplied CD ROM is available for Windows only e Input is not supported in languages other than English German French Simplified Chinese and Russian e Operation cannot be guaranteed on all Blu ray disc DVD drives e Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Windows XP Media Center Edition Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 Enterprise e This software is not compatible with a multi boot environment e This software is not compatible with a multi monitor environment vaT4r46 151 e If using Windows XP only an administrative account user can use this software lf 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 E 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
31. pack AC adaptor SD memory card and etc to rain moisture dripping or splashing e Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on accessories e Use only the recommended accessories e Do not remove covers e Do not repair this unit by yourself Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage e Do not expose this unit to rain moisture dripping or splashing e Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on this unit e Use only the recommended accessories e Do not remove covers e Do not repair this unit by yourself Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 2 VQT4F46 CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage e Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or in another confined space Ensure this unit is well ventilated e Do not obstruct this unit s ventilation openings with newspapers tablecloths curtains and similar items e Do not place sources of naked flames such as lighted candles on this unit THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and
32. press the SET bution Thumbnail display 4 5 Q The information for the file in the yellow frame is displayed e Tilt and hold the SET button up or down to display the next or previous page 64 vaT4F46 3 Play back using the SET button Motion picture audio playback Playback Pause gt E Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails Operation icon Ifthe operation icon disappears perform a SET button operation to display it Still picture playback Deletes still picture 3 128 Displays previous file Displays next file Stops playback and returns to thumbnail display vaT4F46 65 E Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom button CEA GAA or zoom lever CHXDG2 is operated to Q side or f side 21 files 8 files 1 file e If you operate the zoom button CRUZ MIME or zoom lever CHX DC2 to the QuE IK side from the 21 files display mode the unitgoes p l to the playback folder selection screen 3 74 AS e If you operate the zoom button EAMH CAB or zoom lever HX DG2 to the Q side with a still picture in a single file display state the unit enters playback zoom 3 117 e When the SET button is tilted to the right left during single file display the
33. services Article 5 Reverse Engineering Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides Panasonic or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee s reverse engineering decompiling or disassembly of the Software 148 vaT4F46 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 Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides if necessary Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement In this event Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together
34. set the aspect ratio to 16 9 144 vaT4F46 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 such as Blu ray discs DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer VE 2 0 which is 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 e 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 E Smart wizard The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with HD Writer VE 2 0 installed 3 155 amp om Copy to PC You can copy motion still picture data to the HDD E of PCs Copy to disc You can copy to disc in high definition picture quality or conventional standard picture quality MPEG2 format e Select the function you wish to use and follow the on screen instructions for easy copying vaT4F46 145 Important Notice support site be restored later e When using an SDXC Memory Card check the following http panasonic net avc sdcard intormation SDXC html e 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 Online sharing You can upload motion picture dat
35. stopping recording turning the unit on off moving the zoom lever etc e The batteries heat up after use or charging This is not a malfunction Battery capacity indication e The display changes as the battery capacity reduces gt 2000 gt 200 gt 20 gt E red When the charge is low gt _J lt is displayed at the center of the LCD monitor e Due to the characteristics of the battery it may not be possible to correctly display the charge remaining on the battery For instance at low temperatures the indicator may turn on earlier Because the status of the charge remaining indicator changes according to the ambient temperature conditions of use etc the indicator should be considered as an approximate guide VQT4F46 37 E Approximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures HX WA20 Number of recordable Approx 230 pictures pictures By CIPA standard Recording time Approx 115 min Playback time Approx 255 min HX WA2 Number of recordable Approx 260 pictures pictures By CIPA standard Recording time Approx 130 min Playback time Approx 255 min HX DC2 Number of recordable Approx 210 pictures pictures PRSS PES By CIPA standard Recording time Approx 105 min Playback time Approx 210 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard e CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera amp Imaging Products A
36. such as battery pack etc are not waterproof excluding handstrap e Cards are not waterproof Do not handle with a wet hand Also do not insert wet card into this unit e 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 C 95 F inside a car under strong sunlight close to a heater on the beach etc Waterproof performance may be degraded e 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 This may result in the impairment of the waterproof performance if the rear door is closed with foreign objects adhered Be extremely careful since it may result in malfunction etc e If any foreign object has adhered to the inner side of the rear door remove with the supplied brush e If any liquid such as water droplets has adhered to this unit or inner side of the rear door wipe off with a soft dry cloth Do not open or close the rear door near the water when underwater using wet hands or when this unit is wet It may cause water leakage E When inner side of the lens is fogged condensation It is not a malfunction or failure of this unit It may be caused by the environment in which this unit is used e Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains fungus and unit malfunction What to do
37. supplied and an SD card optional HX DC2 Approx 162 g Approx 0 358 Ibs without battery supplied and an SD card optional Mass Weight in operation HX WA20 Approx 256 g Approx 0 565 Ibs with battery supplied and an SD card optional HX WA2 Approx 259 g Approx 0 571 Ibs with battery supplied and an SD card optional Approx 180 g Approx 0 397 Ibs with battery supplied and an SD card optional Operating temperature 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Waterproof performance Hx wa2o JJ HX WA2 Equivalent to IEC 60529 IPX8 Depths less than 3 0 m 10 feet for 60 minutes or less Dustproof performance Equivalent to IEC 60529 IP5X a Battery operation time See page 36 vaT4F46 201 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 7W DC output DC 5 0 V 1 0 A Dimensions 48 9 mm W x32 8 mm H x75 2 mm D 1 93 W x 1 29 H x2 96 D Mass Weight Approx 54 g Approx 0 119 lbs 202 vaT4F46 Others Optional accessories Accessory No Figure Description Hx wa20 Rechargeable Lithium lon lt gt Battery Pack VW VBX090 Rechargeable Lithium lon VW VBX070 lt gt Battery Pack Hx wazo RP CHEU15 HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 Please refer to page 36 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time
38. than 60 minutes after using it underwater e Leaving this unit with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause damage discoloration corrosion unusual odour or deterioration of the waterproof performance 18 vaT4F46 1 Rinse with water with the rear door closed e After use at the seaside or underwater soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less J ail a E 2 2 Drain water by holding this unit upside down and shaking it lightly a few times e 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 e Fasten the strap firmly to prevent this unit from dropping 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 e Dry this unit by standing it on a dry cloth vaT4F46 19 e Do not dry this unit with hot air from dryer or similar It will deteriorate the waterproof performance or cause failure due to deformation e Do not use chemicals such as benzine thinner alcohol or cleanser or soap or detergents 4 Confirm that there are no water droplets open the rear door and wipe off any water droplets or sand left inside using a soft dry cloth e Water droplets may adhere to the card when the rear door is opened without thoroughly drying Also water may accumulate in t
39. the HDMI standard vaT4F46 141 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 gt 47 e Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor 2 Select the menu MENU 23 COPY gt 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 3 On selecting COPY SELECTED Select the file to copy using the SET button and press the SET button e Y will appear on the selected file To cancel press the SET button again e You can continue selecting up to maximum of 100 files e Press the MENU button to return to the previous step On selecting COPY ALL Select COPY ALL to begin copying to the SD card 4 On selecting COPY SELECTED Press the recording start stop button or the y button e When the copying ends the unit returns to the playback menu 142 vaT4F46 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 e You cannot change the order of the files that are to be copied Dubbing images onto other video devices You can dub by connecting an AV cable e Be sure to use a sufficiently charg
40. the continuation in a new file A new file is created automatically every 4 GB 3 192 e While recording is in progress the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed e Please refer to page 191 for details about approximate recordable time About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures e They are not compatible with devices other than those that support MP4 Images cannot be played with equipment that does not support MP4 Confirm that your equipment supports MP4 by referring to the operating instructions e There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back even if the device supports MP4 In such a case play back on this unit instead 54 vat4r46 Basic PHOTO Recording still pictures Before turning on the unit remove the lens cap e 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 Gal a 1 Open the LCD monitor For auto focus only Press the button halfway in O Focus area area inside 3 Press the button fully e If you continue to hold down the EY button you can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor VQT4F46 55 E 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 sc
41. up down left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back and then press the button in the center to set it Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV Operation icons O Display operation icons Oo E N Cancel operation icons Other linked operations Turning the unit off If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power this unit also turns off Automatic input switching If you connect with an HDMI micro cable CESEN CAA or an HDMI mini cable HX DC2 and then turn on this unit the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit s screen If the TV s power is in standby status it will turn on automatically if Set has been selected for the TV s Power on link setting e Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV the input channel may not switch automatically In this case use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel 140 vaT4F46 e 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 e 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 e Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on
42. wa20 y VFC4817 VFC4627 To prevent the unit from dropping be sure i gt to attach the handstrap gt 26 28 HX WA20 HX WA2 Brush e VYC1064 CD ROM Software VQT4F46 23 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts HX WA20 HX WA2 e lt can open up to 90 rotate up to 180 towards the lens or 105 O 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 Power button 0 1 44 Status indicator gt 7 34 40 186 Open close lever SD CARD BATTERY 3 30 40 Lock lever LOCK 30 40 Menu button MENU 68 REC gt button REC gt 47 Intelligent auto button Ed gt 61 0 YJO00AaAOg0nmN 24 vaT4F46 9 10 11 Slow motion mode button XX gt 81 Zoom range button gt 77 Photoshot button 55 SET button SET 64 68 103 113 e Use the SET button to select the recording functions and playback operations and to operate the menu screen e In this owner s manual the SET button is denoted as shown below Example 4 Na or Select using the SET button 5 g 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Recording Mode Zoom button W T 3 76 In Playback Mode Volume button gt 66 119 Zoom button W T
43. when inner side of the lens is fogged e Turn off the unit and open the 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 of this unit gets close to the ambient temperature e Contact Panasonic s Service Center if the fogging does not disappear Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when this unit is used in areas that undergo a significant change in temperature or in high humidity such as the following e When this unit is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach etc e When this unit is moved to a warm area from a cold area such as at a ski resort or at high altitude e When the rear door is opened in a high humidity environment 14 vaT4F46 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 1 Open the rear door SD CARD BATTERY Slide the open close lever Open the rear door NOOO Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the rear door e lf there are any foreign objects such as lint hair sand etc on the surrounding area water will leak within a few seconds causing malfunction 3 If there is forei
44. 0 is set to 22 BEACH 38 SUNSET or 3 FIREWORKS vaT4F46 109 Manual shutter speed iris adjustment HX WA20 Shutter speed Adjust it when recording fast moving subjects Iris Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark 1 Select the menu MENU EXPOSURE 2 Select an exposure mode using the SET button and press the SET button P PROGRAM Exposure is set automatically SHUTTER Set the shutter speed APERTURE Set the iris value M MANUAL Set the shutter speed and the iris value 3 On selecting M 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 O F2 8 Iris value F2 8 gt F8 0 e Value closer to F8 0 darken the image e Value closer to F2 8 brighten the image 110 vaT4F46 1 250 Shutter speed 2 2 seconds to 1 1000 1 1000 second e The shutter speed closer to 1 1000 is faster e To restore automatic settings press the ER button e When setting both the shutter speed and the iris value set the shutter speed and then set the iris value e When SHUTTER APERTURE or MANUAL are set the following functions are disabled and cannot be used PANORAMA SCENE MODE HDR Paint in COLOR MODE and Slow Motion Mode e When you allocate a
45. 0x 1080 pixels 60i Records with 1920x1080 pixels 30p Records with 1280x720 pixels 60p 20 300 Records with 1280x720 pixels 30p 2300S J G BE cy E Es E Records with 960x540 pixels 30p RN Records with 640x480 pixels 30p 0 Records audio VOICE RECORD i is a format suitable for Mac iMovie 11 It is recommended when using a Mac e Recordable time using the battery 3 36 e This function s default setting is mode e Please refer to page 191 about approximate recordable time e 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 vaT4Fa6 89 PICTURE SIZE The higher the number of pixels the higher the clarity of the picture when printing MENU gt PICTURE SIZE gt desired setting Picture size Picture size Aspect ratio HX WA20 HX WA2 HX DC2 16m 4608x3456 14m 4352x3264 4 3 08m 3616x2712 M0m 3744x2808 4 3 5M 2560x1920 5M 2560x1920 4 3 3M 2048x1536 3M 2048x1536 4 3 0 3M 640x480 0 3M 640x480 4 3 12m 4608x2592 10m 4352x2448 16 9 8 3m 3840x2160 7 8m 3744x2106 16 9 35M 2560x1440 3 5m 2560 x 1440 16 9 2M 1920x1080 2m 1920x1080 16 9 INTELLIGENT AUTO Please refer to page 61 SCENE MODE When you record image
46. 3 117 Thumbnail display switch 53 JQ 3 66 Recording start stop button vas gt 52 Rear door 3 30 40 Card slot Battery holder HDMI micro connector gt 132 139 USB AV connector 3 132 143 155 e Use the USB cable AV cable only the supplied cable VQT4F46 25 19 Lens 20 Built in flash 3 96 e The flash reaches high temperatures and may cause burns if touched Please do not touch the flash 21 Hand strap fixture 4 44 de e Adjust the length after passing your arm through the hand strap 22 Speaker 23 Internal stereo microphones 24 Tripod receptacle e If you attach a tripod which has a 5 5 mm 0 22 screw or larger it may damage this unit 26 vaT4F46 HX DC2 1 LCD monitor 51 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 Z 5 f e It can rotate up to 180 y towards the lens or 105 towards the opposite direction 2 Power button 1 gt 44 3 USB AV connector 133 143 155 e Use the USB cable AV cable only the supplied cable 4 HDMI mini connector 133 139 VQT4F46 27 Zoom range button QW gt 77 Photoshot button 55 SET button SET 3 64 68 103 113 e Use the SET button to select the recording functions and playback operations an
47. 37 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 PANA 800 800 7262 800 Uruguay 0 800 PANA 0 800 7262 Peru 0800 00726 Argentina 0800 333 PANA 0800 333 7262 0810 321 PANA 0810 321 7262 Paraguay 0800 11 PANA 0800 11 7262 Mexico Service To obtain information in the Republic of Mexico contact us at email atencion clientes mx panasonic com Or you may contact us in the next following phones numbers 01800 VIP PANA 01800 847 7262 Interior 55 5000 1200 Mexico D F and Metropolitan Area vaT4F46 209 Index HA AC adaptor 34 185 Alert Sound 70 Approximate number of recordable pictures 193 Audio compatibility 67 Auto focus 63 Auto review 108 Automatic white balance 63 E B Battery 30 184 Battery capacity indication 37 Brightness 71 Built in memory 7 Burst recording 83 mc Caldos ced sess 39 187 Card reader 156 Charging time battery 36 Cleaning 183 Color mode 99 Copy Built in Memory to SDcard 142 Dubbing 143 Creating still picture from motion picture 115 ED Date and time 48 Delete 128 Digital zoom 78 Display o o o o 71 D
48. 46 Aspect ratio 3M 0 3m Picture size 2048x1536 640x480 4GB 2300 16500 SD card 16 GB 9000 67000 64 GB 36000 237000 Built in Approx memory 64 MB 40 250 i 3 5m 2m Picture size PEYE A E EE Aspect ratio 16 9 4 GB 650 900 1900 3400 d 16 GB 2800 3800 7500 13500 64 GB 11000 15000 31000 52000 Built in Approx memory 64 MB 10 15 s me Aspect ratio E A KE 360 PANORAMA C 180 PANORAMA Picture size 14400x720 1280x 14400 7200x720 1280x7200 4 GB 400 800 SD card 16 GB 1600 3300 64 GB 6500 13000 Built in Approx memory 64 MB S 10 e The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit a PC etc vaT4F46 195 Others Specifications Dual Camera Information for your safety Power source DC 5 0 V When using AC adaptor DC 3 7 V When using battery Power consumption Recording Charging 4 2 W 4 5 W 41W 4 5 W 4 0 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 standard MP4 Motion picture compression MPEG 4 AVC H 264 iFrame Audio compression AAC 2 ch 196 vaT4F46 Recording mode and transfer rate wil Approx 17 Mbps VBR IKJ Approx 15 Mbps
49. 46 123 PLAYBACK MENU 2 RED EYE CORRECT Corrects eye color when they 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 e Move the yellow frame over the still picture which is to undergo red eye correction 2 Select the menu MENU EN RED EYE CORRECT gt CORRECTION e A correction confirmation screen appears Check the correction location which is surrounded by a red frame and press the SET button 3 Select the saving method and press the SET button SAVE AS NEW The corrected still picture is saved as a new still picture OVERWRITE The original still picture is deleted and only the corrected still picture is saved e Red eye cannot be corrected in panorama still pictures or still pictures recorded with COLOR MODE set to a HDR Paint e Because the unit automatically corrects the portion it recognizes as requiring correction it may not always make the correction correctly EDIT VIDEO You can cut unwanted sections from scenes scene splitting You can also splice multiple scenes together Scene splicing E Splitting a scene 1 Select the scene to split using the thumbnail screen e Move the yellow frame over the scene you wish to split 124 vaT4F46 2 Select the menu IMENU 9 EDIT VIDEO
50. 80 cm 2 6 feet Tele Ga Hx DC2 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 40 0 mm to 240 0 mm 80 9 mm to 485 4 mm 82 4 mm to 494 4 mm Still picture 38 6 mm to 193 0 mm 4 3 39 9 mm to 199 5 mm 16 9 Minimum focus distance Normal Approx 10 cm 3 9 Wide Approx 1 m 3 3 feet Tele Macro Approx 1 cm 0 39 Wide Approx 80 cm 2 6 feet Tele Double range zoom W mode 4 3 Double range zoom W mode 16 9 Double range zoom T mode 4 3 Double range zoom T mode 16 9 ZA 198 vaT4F46 Zoom Motion picture 5x optical zoom 15x i Zoom 120X digital zoom Still picture 5x optical zoom 10x Extra Optical Zoom when PICTURE SIZE is set to 0 3m or 2m 120x digital zoom when PICTURE SIZE is set to 0 3m or 2m Hx wa2 Eee Motion picture 5x optical zoom 12x double range zoom 15x i Zoom 120x digital zoom Still picture 5x optical zoom 50X digital zoom Image stabilizer function Electronic Monitor Hx wA20 HX WA2 2 6 wide LCD monitor Approx 230 K dots 3 0 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 Ix Minimum required illumination Approx 2 Ix 1 15 with Low Light mode in the Scene mode Approx 6 Ix Scene mode off 1 30 Approx 3 Ix 1 15 with Low
51. ANORAMA 5344x720 1280x5344 HX WA2 HX DC2 Picture size Panorama setting Horizontal Vertical panorama still panorama still picture picture 360 PANORAMA 14400x720 1280x 14400 180 PANORAMA 7200x720 1280x7200 e During panorama still picture recording the zoom function is disabled e lf you record a motion picture with PANORAMA set to 360 PANORAMA or 180 PANORAMA zoom operations are available during recording but zoom will be automatically canceled when you stop 86 vaT4F46 e The panorama still picture that will be recorded will be narrower than what is displayed in the recording screen e Panorama still pictures are indicated by or in the 1 file or 8 file thumbnail display e When recording panorama still pictures the following functions are disabled and cannot be used FLASH SCENE MODE HDR Paint in COLOR MODE BURST and SELF TIMER The following functions do not work with recording panorama still pictures E 1 S PICTURE When recording panorama still pictures FOCUS is set to 24 AUTO gt When recording panorama still pictures EXPOSURE is set to P PROGRAM e 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 e Si
52. AUTO gt EL ON MENU e Please refer to page 108 for details about Manual Mode vaT4F46 61 Mode Effect O 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 fi2 Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly EN Low light It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight fin 2 Night portrait A person and the background are recorded with near real life brightness EJ Night scenery You can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed E Macro This allows recording while going near to the object of recording m 1 Normal Adjusts the contrast and gives a clean image dy when not using the above modes 1 Mode for motion picture recording only 2 Mode for still picture recording only e Depending on the recording conditions the unit may not enter the desired mode e We recommend using a tripod in Night portrait Night scenery Low light e Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used 62 vaT4F46 E intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adj
53. Deleting multiple files at once e Set to Playback mode 3 47 1 Select the menu MENU SJ gt DELETE 128 vaT4F46 2 Using the SET button select DELETE SELECTED DELETE ALL or DELETE FOLDER and press the SET button DELETE 4 DELETE SELECTED DELETE ALL DELETE FOLDER y ma DENTER a E 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 e T will appear on the selected file To cancel press the SET button again e You can continue selecting up to maximum of 100 files 4 Press the button or the recording start stop button e A delete confirmation screen appears 5 Select YES using the SET button and press the SET button e The selected files are deleted E Deleting all files 3 When DELETE ALL is selected in Step 2 Select DELETE using the SET button and press the SET button e A delete confirmation screen appears 4 Select YES using the SET button and press the SET button e All the files will be deleted vaT4F46 129 E 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 e A delete confirmation screen appears 4 Select YES using the SET button and press the SET button e A further confirmation screen appears Select YES and press the SET button to delete the folder
54. ED ON WHEN NOT IN USE e 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 contains a sensitive pick up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage CARE e TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body e TO PROTECT THE LENS Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating e TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA Before handling your camera make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion as it may damage the finish 6 vaT4F46 lf you see this symbol Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal E About recording formats and compatibility of the unit e The unit is an MP4 format MPEG 4 AVC file standard Dual Camera for recording high definition motion pictures e AVCHD and MPEG2 motion pictures are different formats and are not therefore supported by the unit E Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectl
55. FACE CHASER Fixed to OFF Slow Motion Mode Fixed to off EXPOSURE Fixed to P 22 NIGHT SCENERY PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOR MODE Fixed to WN FOCUS Fixed to 2a FLASH Fixed to FACE CHASER Fixed to OFF Slow Motion Mode Fixed to off EXPOSURE Fixed to P VQT4F46 93 Setting Limitations 2 NIGHT PORTRAIT PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOR MODE Fixed to W FOCUS Fixed to 2 Slow Motion Mode Fixed to off EXPOSURE Fixed to P wz HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT BURST Fixed to OFF PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOR MODE Fixed to W FOCUS Fixed to 2 FLASH Fixed to E I S PICTURE Fixed to efi ISO Fixed to AUTO Slow Motion Mode Fixed to off EXPOSURE Fixed to P 4R HDR Backlight Comp BURST Fixed to OFF PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOR MODE Fixed to N FOCUS Fixed to Sx FLASH Fixed to E 1 S PICTURE Fixed to NV METERING MODE Fixed to H ISO Fixed to AUTO HX WA20 PICTURE SIZE 16m or 12m setting is disabled 16m setting is changed to 9 8M setting and 12m setting is changed to 8 3m setting Slow Motion Mode Fixed to off EXPOSURE Fixed to P 94 vaT4F46 Setting Limitations PAX WA2O ML HXWA2 PANORAMA Fixed to OFF 23 UNDER WATER COLOR MODE Fixed to N FOCUS Fixed to 24 Sl
56. If you record further images audio a 101CDPFP folder is Ss created and the files are stored in this new folder The folders are numbered 102CDPFP 103CDPFP and so on Recorded scenes JPEG format pictures Recorded audio SD card CAM_SD only The upload tool HD Writer Web Uploader is automatically copied to the SD card when WEB upload setting 163 is performed 0000 vaTt4F46 157 E 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 programs 1 Double click the folder that contains the still pictures DCIM gt 100CDPFP etc 2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder on the PC s HDD e Do not delete the SD card s folders Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit e When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC it will not be recognized by this unit e Always use this unit to format SD cards E Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices If you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC Panasonic Blu ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder using a USB cable the battery will charge e Insert the USB cable securely all the way It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables e Be sure to c
57. NY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 6 PM M F PACIFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave S Kent WA 98032 In CANADA please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories vaT4F46 205 Others Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Camcorder Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico Only If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts b replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product or c refund your purchase price The decision to repair replace or refund will be made by the warrantor Product or Part Name Parts Labor Camcorder 1 year 90 days SD Memory Cards Rechargeable Batteries defective exchange 90 days Not Applicable Durin
58. OOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments 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 office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than an Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty Rechargeable batteries are warranted for ninety 90 days from date of original purchase THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY As exampl
59. Panasonic Owner s Manual Dual Camera uowino HX WA20 HX WA2 ES HX DC2 Preparation Advanced Recording Advanced Playback Copy Dubbing With a PC Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely Others Hom 322 vIESA Link For USA and Puerto Rico assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinto For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca VQT4F46 PPJ P PC PU 1AG6P1P6499 S Dear Customer Thank you for choosing Date of Purchase Panasonic You have purchased one of the Dealer Purchased From most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Dealer Address Used properly we re sure it will bring you and your family years of Dealer Phone No enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information on the right Model No The serial number is on the tag located on the inner side of the rear door EA aA or the battery holder HX DC2 of your camera Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source Safety Precautions Hx wazo Ji Serial No 7 XN WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage e Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit e Do not expose accessories battery
60. Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation VQT4F46 3 FC Panasonic HX WA20 The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A AND CANADA AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V But e In the U S A and Canada the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only e When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 E Concerning the battery Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack e Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack e Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit e Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals e Do not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects e Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughl
61. VBR AMM Approx 15 Mbps VBR iKi Approx 9 Mbps VBR lt i Approx 3 Mbps VBR aie Approx 24 Mbps VBR EU Approx 18 Mbps VBR EW Approx 14 Mbps VBR For picture size and recordable time of a motion picture refer to page 191 Still picture recording format JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard Refer to page 193 for the picture 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 39 for details on SD cards usable in this unit Built in memory Approx 64 MB Image sensor 1 2 33 1MOS image sensor Total Approx 16400 K Effective pixels Motion picture 9810 K 4 3 8290 K 16 9 Still picture 9890 K 4 3 8370 K 16 9 Maa xDe 1 2 33 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 SS gt PERRE ES Ss vaT4F46 197 Lens Auto iris F2 8 to F3 9 Focal length 4 0 mm to 20 0 mm 35 mm equivalent Motion picture M M i E E AD 28 0 mm to 280 0 mm Motion picture EW 28 1 mm to 140 5 mm Motion picture EXT 28 3 mm to 141 5 mm Still picture 28 0 mm to 140 0 mm Minimum focus distance Normal Approx 10 cm 3 9 Wide Approx 1 1 m 3 6 feet Tele Macro Approx 1 cm 0 39 Wide Approx
62. Y COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God 206 vaT4F46 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of or damage to media or images data or other memory or recorded content The items listed are not exclusive but for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita
63. a on the Internet and share them with your family and friends Playing back on a PC Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality on a PC What can be done with the HD Writer VE 2 0 k Copying data to a PC Copying to a Blu ray disc e Motion pictures are converted to high definition H 264 motion pict Motion pictures y e Motion pictures recorded using 210 HEM cannot be picture i and still copied E e picture Motion pictures recorded using EM EXT cannot be copied Copying in DVD Video format e Converted to conventional standard quality MPEG2 format Editing Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC e Title Transition Delete partially Dividing e Converting part of motion picture into still picture Motion picture e It is possible to play back still pictures on a PC using an image viewer standard to Windows or commercially available image browsing software and copy still pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer e Please refer to page 162 for details about using a Mac 146 votar 46 e Data cannot be written to the unit from a PC e Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit e Audio files cannot be handled e 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 e Do not start the
64. a time not exceeding 60 minutes 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 10 feet for a time not exceeding 60 minutes This does not guarantee no destruction no malfunction or waterproofing in all conditions This means that this unit can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic E Handling of this unit e Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or dropped etc If an impact to this unit occurs it should be inspected subject to a fee by a Panasonic s Service Center to verify that the waterproofing is still effective e The waterproof performance may be degraded due to the strong water pressure when this unit is used deeper than 3 m 10 feet underwater e When this unit is splashed with detergent soap hot spring bath additive sun oil sun screen chemical etc wipe it off immediately e Waterproof function of this unit is for sea water and fresh water only e Any malfunction caused by customer misuse or mishandling will not be covered by the warranty e The inside of this unit is not waterproof Water leakage will cause malfunction vaT4F46 13 e Supplied accessories
65. arget gt 98 Zoom unavailable icon 82 NG 0 00 y 170 vaT4F46 Oo 1080 60 y 1080 300 720 600 Recording Mode gt 89 120300 iFrame 48030 Slow Motion Mode 81 E 2 White Motion picture recording icon a Red Recording motion picture O Red Recording motion picture gt 53 Recording audio gt 60 000 00 15 Recording time elapsed 3 53 60 Approximate remaining recordable time gt 53 60 AF L AF Lock 105 AE L AE Lock 3 105 O10 H2 Self timer Recording gt 97 A Card recording possible status E Built in memory recording possible status do Image Stabilizer 3 80 WA MFO Focus gt 112 ooo Remaining battery power gt 37 E Playback indications gt 11 gt 44 p gt lt t Display during playback 3 65 113 00 00 30 Playback Time Motion picture 000 00 30 Playback Time Audio DEC 15 2012 3 30PM Recording date and time DEC 15 2012 Recording date 100 0001 Folder file name Motion picture file vaT4r46 171 gt Audio file On Files for which selected transfer protect is set 3 131 167 ie Face detection gt 102 W Panorama still picture gt 85 DIR Eye Fi transfer status gt 166 EB H A Files exceeding 4 GB in size 67 ooo Remaining battery power gt 37 br Files which cannot be played back E Confirmatory indications The built in battery is low gt 49 Time display Incompatible SD card is use
66. at the time of purchase is OFF Every time the Eye Fi card is removed from the unit this setting is set to OFF e You can check the transfer of the file on the thumbnail screen 8 file display File has been transferred File waiting for transfer lala File cannot be transferred 166 vaT4F46 E 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 e Install the software supplied with the Eye Fi card on your PC and configure the Direct Mode settings Select the menu MENU Y gt Eye Fi gt START DIRECT MODE e if any of the following operations is performed the Direct Mode will be canceled If you turn the unit off Closing the LCD monitor sending the unit into standby mode Starting motion picture or audio recording The Direct Mode may be canceled by the Eye Fi card for reasons other than the above e In Direct Mode the economy mode function gt 45 is disabled e When TRANSFER 3 166 is set to OFF START DIRECT MODE cannot be selected E Selecting files to transfer If you perform the required settings in advance on your PC you can transfer selected files alone For settings methods etc please read the card operating instructions or consult the card manufacturer e Install the software supplied with th
67. atentamente la orientaci n 3 Cierre la tapa de la bater a tarjeta e Cierre de forma segura escuche un sonido de clic 214 vaT4F46 Retirar la bateria Mantenga presionado el bot n de alimentaci n para apagar la unidad luego tire hacia arriba y retire la bater a e Siempre revise que el monitor LCD y la l mpara del indicador de estado est n apagados E Carga de la bater a SED CLS QM Indicador de estado Adaptador de CA Alatomade CA e Inserte las clavijas hasta el fondo vaT4F46 215 1 Conecte el cable USB al adaptador de CA e Revise que la parte del enchufe del adaptador de CA no est floja o mal alineada 2 Enchute el adaptador de CA en un tomacorriente de CA 3 Conecte el cable USB a la unidad e 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 cuando se completa la carga E Insertar extraer una tarjeta SD HX WA20 HX WA2 1 Abra la puerta trasera O Desbloquee la palanca LOCK O Deslice la palanca para abrir cerrar O Abra la puerta trasera 216 vaT4F46 2 Inserte retire la tarjeta SD en de la ranura de la tarjeta e Oriente el lado de la etiqueta en la direcci n mostrada en la ilustraci n e introd zcalo hasta el fondo e Presione el centro de la tarjeta SD y luego ret rela completamente 3 Cierre la puerta tra
68. back tilt to the left for rewind playback e Each tip of the SET button changes the playback speed Maximum 15x normal speed e Tilt the SET button in the opposite direction during forward winding or rewinding to slow the winding speed e Press the SET button to restore normal playback vaT4F46 113 Playback operation SET button Playback EEN Operating steps Slow motion playback 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 e Press the SET button to restore normal playback E i With playback paused tilt the SET Frame button to the right tilt to the left for by frame gt m reverse frame by frame playback playback e Reverse frame by frame playback We will be in 1 second interval H Poron w 220 GW an E or pictures 0 5 second interval AHD advanced e Press the SET button to restore a pone normal playback Press the SET button during the display of the panorama still picture e When playing back a horizontal During stop panorama still picture the playback during pause scrolls from left to right pl o e When playing back a vertical w panorama still picture the playback scrolls from down to up e Pressing the SET button again to pause the scroll playback 114 vaT4F46 Creating still picture from mo
69. cincnncnccnnonicnnnninnnnnananr narco narco Caring for this unit after using it underwater 0 ee 18 Accessories on Names and Functions of Main Parts ononnnnnncnnninnnnninanacinananinaana nn 24 HX WA20 HX WA2 coccoccoccconcononocnnnonnnnnon nora nro nnn na cnrnn cnn rr anna narran 24 Power SUPPIY 0 cccccccsssssssesessesseeseeseseeseesesesseeseuseeseesausaesaesaesaesaenas 30 Inserting removing the battery eee eee eee eect teeeaes 30 Charging the battery ae Charging and recording time ee eee eee tetera teeta tee Recording to a card cnnnnnicnicninnancancnncnrn nana ac aran rana ara Cards that you can use with this unit kas Inserting removing an SD CalO cocncniniicnncnicncnnccnnonarananarannananan Turning the Unit ON Off ooonccncnnnnnnnnnninnnani ona ci orar nac nac nro nar arcano nc rara About standby mode About economy function About the high temperature warning icon it Selecting a mode ooonncncaninnnanancnacanonanananana we 47 Setting date and time Before recording cmmccnicnininisiaciccinainar narrar Recording motion pictures fo Recording still pictures nnnnnninnnisasasacarinanacana nara canaria About recording still pictures during motion picture recording and audio record osanna n a Reese eee ates 58 Recording audio Intelligent Auto Mode VQT4F46 9 Motion picture Still picture Audio playback cccsssseeeeee 64 Using the Menu screen cece sees seeseeseeseeses
70. d 172 vaT4F46 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 recognized 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 Please delete unneeded files or use an SD card with space on it Card is protected The write protection switch on the SD card is in the LOCK position Please unlock the write protect switch gt 40 Others Troubleshooting E It is not a malfunction in following cases Object seems to be e Object seems to be warped slightly when the warped object moves across the image very fast but this is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor This is not a malfunction vaT4F4s 173 White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture e lf 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 s
71. d 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 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 it the new file numbers on the second card will start from 0016 When the newly inserted card contains file numbers which are larger than the file numbers recorded before changing the cards The file number will be consecutive to the last file number recorded on the second card Example If you record files up to 0005 on a first card and then exchange the first card for a second card which already has files up to 0015 recorded on it the new file numbers on the second card will start from 0016 e In the case of the built in memory when FILE NO CONT D is set to ON the file numbers can be given consecutive in the same way as when the card is used Eye Fi Please refer to page 166 VQT4F46 75 Advanced Recording PHOTO Using the zoom e Set to Recording mode 3 47 CEDE Zoom bar Zoom button EAD ELSI Zoom lever 4X D02 T side Close up recording zoom in W side Wide angle recording zoom out e Zoom and digital zoom can be set in ZOOM MODE 3 78 E About the zoom bar x1 ATA x75 e ore O Optical zoom O i Zoom Digital zoom blue e D
72. d to operate the menu screen e In this owner s manual the SET button is denoted as shown below Example ONO t Gen or Select using the SET button 9 gt g 9 In Recording Mode Zoom lever W T 3 76 In Playback Mode Volume lever gt 66 119 Zoom lever W T 3 117 Thumbnail display switch FS IQ 3 66 10 Recording start stop button gt 52 11 Menu button MENU gt 68 12 REC gt button REC 3 47 13 Battery Card cover 3 32 42 14 Battery holder 15 Card slot 28 vaT4F46 16 17 iS 19 21 16 Lens e When not using the unit be sure to fit the lens cap to protect the lens e Keep the lens cap out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Se 17 Speaker 18 Status indicator 3 7 35 42 186 19 Internal stereo microphones 20 Built in flash gt 96 e The flash reaches high temperatures and may cause burns if touched Please do not touch the flash 21 Tripod receptacle e If you attach a tripod which has a 5 5 mm 0 22 screw or larger it may damage this unit VQT4F46 29 Preparation Power supply E About batteries that you can use with this unit Gay The battery that can be used with this unit is VW VBX090 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 n
73. e E I S PICTURE is set to gl ON while the SCENE MODE gt 90 is set to PR HDR Backlight Comp e Stabilization may not be possible under strong camera shaking conditions e When SCENE MODE is set to 3 FIREWORKS 42 NIGHT SCENERY 2 NIGHT PORTRAIT or 0 LOW LIGHT the Image stabilizer may be less effective e The screen may shake when using optical zoom or during the auto focus operation but this does not indicate a fault 80 vaT4F46 Advanced Recording Recording in Slow Motion Mode HX WA20 Records slow motion picture with 240 or 480 frames per second e Set to Recording mode 3 47 1 Set to Slow motion mode e Each time you press the 44 button display changes E Records a motion picture at 240 frames second 640x360 pixels y EX Records a motion picture at 480 frames second 320x180 pixels y Off cancel the setting 2 Press the recording start stop button to start recording 3 Press the recording start stop button again to pause recording vaT4F46 81 e After 15 seconds recording stops automatically e Audio is not recorded for scenes recorded in Slow Motion Mode e When set to Slow Motion Mode ZOOM MODE 3 78 will be set to OFF e During recording in Slow Motion Mode the zoom magnification cannot be changed MR is displayed Change the zoom magnification before starting to record e During recording in Slow Motion Mode still pictures are not
74. e Eye Fi card on your PC and configure the selection transfer settings Select the menu MENU EN gt TRANSFER PROTECT e The settings method is the same as for the protect settings 3 131 e For the files set for selected transfer Om is displayed on the thumbnail screen 1 file display e If you have not performed selected transfer settings on your PC PROTECT is displayed and the selection transfer setting is disabled vaT4F46 167 e 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 e 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 e The Eye Fi menu only appears when an Eye Fi card is used e The Eye Fi transfer feature cannot be guaranteed to continue to operate in the future due to changes to the card specification etc e Update the firmware of the Eye Fi card to the latest one using the software supplied with the Eye Fi card before use e Eye Fi transfer is terminated when it goes into sleep mode by the energy saving function during the Eye Fi transfer Connect the AC adapter and set the AC REC PLAY in ECONOMY to 60 min 3 71 Energy save function will be disabled during the Direct Mode e When the endless memory function
75. e 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 e MN Scene splicing 1 Select the menu MENU gt EDIT VIDEO gt SPLICE 2 Move the yellow frame over the scenes you wish to splice and press the SET button e Scenes recorded using different recording modes cannot be spliced e The scenes you select for splicing are assigned numbers e You can continue selecting up to maximum of 9 scenes e The scenes are spliced in numerical order according to the assigned numbers e To cancel a selection press the SET button again 3 Press the button or the recording start stop button 4 Select a saving method using the SET button and press the SET button 126 vaT4F46 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 FL SPUCE 4 O TT e 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 e When editing ends the unit returns to thumbnail display e f the total size of the file exceeds 4 GB you cannot splice e f the ori
76. e Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 3 m 10 feet with the water temperature between 0 C and 35 C 32 F and 95 F e Do not use this unit at a depth of over 3 m 10 feet e Do not use it in hot water over 35 C 95 F in a bath or a hot spring e Do not use this unit underwater not longer than 60 minutes continuously e Do not open or close the rear door e Do not apply shock to this unit underwater Waterproof performance may not be maintained and there is a chance of water leak e Do not dive into the water holding this unit Do not use this unit in a location where the water will splash strongly such as rapid flow or waterfall Strong water pressure may be applied and it may cause malfunction e 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 e Attaching a tripod with a 5 5 mm 0 22 screw or larger may open a hole in this unit through which water will leak Caring for this unit after using it underwater Do not open or close the rear door until the sand and dust is removed by rinsing this unit with water Make sure to clean this unit after using it e Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets sand and saline matter on your hands body hair etc e It is recommended to clean this unit indoors avoiding places where water spray or sand may fall Do not leave this unit uncared for longer
77. e e Connecting with an HDMI micro cable optional HDMI mini cable 3 137 e Playback using VIERA Link 138 About the status indicator of the unit e While the unit is connected to a television the status indicator lights up in orange e 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 HDMI micro cable EAW CAA HDMI mini cable HX DC2 or remove the battery e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go e Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one e HEN a Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable RP CHEU15 optional Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 optional 2 Select the video input on the TV e Example Select the HDMI channel with an HDMI micro cable EAM CAA HDMI mini cable HX DC2 Select the Video 2 channel with an AV cable The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV e 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 e The volume cannot be adjusted on the unit Please adjust the volume on the TV 134 votar 46 e OA ai If the HDMI micro cable and AV cable are connected at the same time output will be prioritized in order of the HDMI micro cable AV cable If the HDMI
78. econds of recording e Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied onto one DVD disc 4 7 GB 192 vaT4F46 Others Approximate number of recordable pictures e SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures i i 9 8m 5M picture size 4608x3456 3616x2712 2560x1920 4 GB 450 750 1400 SD card 16 GB 1900 3100 6000 64 GB 7500 12000 23000 Built in Approx memory 64 MB a 10 25 Picture size Aspect ratio 4 GB 2300 16500 SD card 16 GB 9000 67000 64 GB 36000 237000 Built in Approx memory 64 MB 0 et vaT4F46 193 a 7 112 m 8 3m 3 5m Picture size PAEL AELE 2m 1920x1080 Aspect ratio 4 GB 600 850 1900 3400 16GB 2500 3600 7500 13500 64GB 10000 14000 31000 52000 Built in Approx ee caus 10 15 30 50 KE 360 PANORAMA 53 180 PANORAMA Picture size 10688 x 720 1280x 10688 Aspect ratio 4GB 500 1000 SD card 16 GB 2200 4400 64 GB 8500 17500 Built in Approx memory 64 MB 3 le Gay Picture size 10m 4352x3264 3744x2808 2560x1920 4GB 500 700 1400 SD card 16GB 2100 2900 6000 64 GB 8500 11500 23000 Built in Approx memory 64 MB 5 10 25 194 vaT4F
79. ed battery e Images are dubbed in standard quality Copy Dubbing Hx wa20 Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to e The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected e See the operating instructions of the video device for details e Insert the plugs as far as they will go e Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one OQ AV cable supplied VIDEO IN AUDIO IN e Set to Playback mode 3 47 vaT4F46 143 1 Connect the unit to the recording equipment and begin playback on the unit e If the unit is connected to a video device using an AV cable the screen of the unit will not display images when in playback mode Check on the TV screen instead 2 Start recording on the connected device e To stop recording dubbing stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the recorder e 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 e f the date and time display and function indication are not wanted cancel them before dubbing 3 71 If the dubbed images are played back on a wide screen TV the images may be stretched vertically In this case refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read the operating instructions of the wide screen TV and
80. ed on This unit does not operate normally Remove the battery or AC adaptor wait about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor Then about 1 minute later turn on the unit again Conducting the above operation while the media is being accessed may damage the data on the media If normal operation is still not restored detach the power connected and contact consumer support 207 208 209 A blinking high temperature warning icon YN is shown and the unit does not turn on The battery temperature or unit internal temperature excluding battery rises Wait for the temperature to drop before using the unit again vaT4F46 175 Problem Check points ERROR OCCURRED PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF THEN TURN ON AGAIN e Check each of the following items Remove the SD card from the device and reinsert Remove the battery and then put it in again is displayed Change the SD card and check e f a message is still displayed after checking the above detach the power connected contact consumer support 3 207 208 209 Problem Check points The battery e DISPLAY is OFF 3 71 capacity indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown Status indicator Problem Check points The status e During battery charging the status indicator indicator is flashes red with a period of approximately flashing red 2 seconds approximately 1
81. ed to a PC or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables Operation on an upgraded OS Operation on an OS other than the one pre installed e This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3 1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows NT and Windows 2000 E Operating environment for HD Writer VE 2 0 PC IBM PC AT compatible PC os Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Starter Home Basic Home Premium Professional Ultimate SP1 Windows Vista 32 bit Home Basic Home Premium Business Ultimate SP2 Windows XP 32 bit SP3 CPU Intel Pentium 4 2 8 GHz or higher including compatible CPU e Intel Core 2 Duo 2 16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5200 or higher is recommended when using the playback function e Intel Core 2 Quad 2 6 GHz or higher is recommended when using the editing function e Intel Core 7 2 8 GHz or higher is recommended when copying to Blu ray discs 150 vaT4F46 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 Color 16 bit or more 32 bit or more recommended Desktop resolution of 1024x768 pixels or more 1920 1080 pixels or more recommended Windows 7 Windows Vista DirectX 9 0c compatible video card DirectX 10 recommended Windows XP DirectX 9 0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw
82. ely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery 184 vaT4F46 e Do not contaminate the terminal portion of the battery attachment portion or the battery terminals e f the battery is kept in high temperature high humidity or oily smoky places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions e To store the battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity e Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed e Do not remove the external labels and this may result in a malfunction of the unit Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording e Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record for Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten recording time If you drop the battery accidentally check to see if the terminals are damaged e Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit Do not throw old battery into fire e 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 About the AC adaptor e f the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low charging may take time or the battery may not be charged e If you use the AC adaptor near a radio
83. en this occurs attach the unit to a tripod to prevent jitter while recording or set FLASH to 4A AUTO 3 96 e When recording in a dark environment writing to the card may take time e To print a picture save the picture to the SD card 142 and print using a PC or a printer e The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16 9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing Check the printer or photo studio before printing e Please refer to page 193 for details about the number of recordable pictures VQT4F46 57 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 button fully press to the bottom to take the picture e When the recordable time drops to approximately 30 seconds or less the unit can no longer record still s a E About picture size When you record a still picture while recording a motion picture or audio the picture size will depend on the Recording mode 3 89 pictures while recording a motion picture or while recording audio Recording mode Picture size Aspect ratio 11080 50 Ee 2m 1920x1080 16 9 1720 50p 14 e 0 9m 1280x720 16 9 CEN O 0 3M 640x480 4 3 e Still pictures cannot be recorded during recording Still pictures cannot be recorded during or recording 3 81 e Burst reco
84. ente archivo Detiene la reproducci n y vuelve a la visualizaci n de miniatura 222 voTar46 vaT4F46 223 Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 P VQT4F46 Panasonic Corporation 2012 1AG6P1P6499 S Printed in Indonesia F0212MZ0
85. es this warranty excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the Authorized Servicer loss of or damage to media or images data or other memory or recorded content This list of items is not exhaustive but for illustration only In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance please contact Our Customer Care Centre Telephone 1 800 995 8649 Fax 905 238 2360 Email link camcorderconcierge ca panasonic com For defective product exchange within the warranty period please contact the original dealer or our Customer Care Centre 208 vaT4F46 Others Useful Information Only For Latin American Countries Customer Service Customer Service Directory Obtain product information and operative assistant localize the closer distributor or Service Center buy spare parts and accessories by our web site to Latin American http www lar panasonic com Also you may contact us directly by our Contact Center Panama 800 PANA 800 7262 Colombia 01 8000 94PANA 01 8000 947262 Ecuador 1800 PANASONIC 1800 726276 Costa Rica 800 PANA737 800 72627
86. f 20 files e Copy files recorded to the built in memory to the SD card before configuring the settings e On configuring the settings the upload tool built into the unit HD Writer Web Uploader is automatically copied to the SD card vaT4F46 163 3 Press the recording start stop button or the oO button e To cancel all selections press the MENU button select CANCEL ALL and press the SET button 4 Connect the unit to the PC using the USB cable HX WA20 HXWA2 OQ USB cable supplied e Insert the plugs as far as they will go e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables e Removable disk Example s CAM_SD F is displayed in Computer 5 Select CARD READER using the SET button and press the SET button 6 Open the removable disk that appears in Computer 7 Double click HDWWEBUP EXE in the AD_ HDWUP folder e The HD Writer Web Uploader will start 164 vaT4F46 8 Select an upload destination e For subsequent operations please read the operating instructions PDF of the HD Writer Web Uploader e You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions e Audio files cannot be handled e When using the Eye Fi card the web upload function is disabled e Operation cannot be guaranteed on future YouTube and Facebook services and updates The service content
87. f automatically e f you perform any of the following cases the self timer will be canceled If you turn the unit off If you change to the playback mode If you send unit into standby mode by closing the LCD monitor When it goes into sleep mode FOCUS Please refer to page 112 FOCUS MODE You can select the focusing method according to the position of the subject MENU gt FOCUS MODE gt desired setting tHE 9 PT AUTOFOCUS The unit determines the focus automatically from 9 focus points 3 in the recording range SPOT FOCUS The unit focuses on the subject over the focus mark displayed at the center of the LCD monitor METERING MODE You can change the light metering method used to measure brightness MENU gt METERING MODE gt desired setting 98 vaT4F46 EH MULTI The unit automatically assesses the distribution of brightness over the screen and meters to ensure 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 L SPOT The unit meters the subject over spot meter target displayed at the center of the LCD monitor e SCENE MODE will be setto OFF when the METERING MODE is set to 9 CENTER or SPOT while the SCENE B MODE gt 90 is set to PR HDR Bac
88. g on this unit again When the USB cable is disconnected an error message will appear on the PC e To disconnect the USB cable safely double click the o 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 e 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 Problem Check points If the SD card is inserted in this unit it is not recognized e f the SD card is formatted on a PC it may not be recognized by this unit Use this unit to format SD cards 3 72 vaT4F46 181 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 e 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 e Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound e Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adver
89. g the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non rechargeable batteries antennas and cosmetic parts cabinet This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is Carry In or Mail In Service To find a service center please visit http www panasonic com help or call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 When shipping the unit carefully pack include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner s Manual and send it prepaid adequately insured and packed well in a carton box When shipping Lithium lon batteries please visit our Web Site at www panasonic com BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information Include a letter detailing the complaint a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONL
90. ged If the WHITE BALANCE setting is changed If the EXP COMPENSATION setting is changed Turning off the unit Setting standby mode z Setting Slow Motion Mode If the EXPOSURE setting is changed vaT4F46 105 E Exposure compensation If you register exposure compensation as a shortcut function gt 103 you can record with altered brightness e Register the shortcut function 3 103 1 Tilt the SET button in the direction to which you registered the exposure compensation e The exposure compensation bar is displayed 2 Tilt the SET button to the left or right to correct the exposure e The exposure compensation value is displayed to the left side of the exposure compensation bar e The exposure compensation value can be corrected in the range 1 8 to 1 8 e The exposure compensation bar disappears when the SET button is pressed e The exposure setting is canceled if any of the following operations is performed Setting the pointer to O Setting playback mode Changing the SCENE MODE settings Turning off the unit Setting standby mode Setting Slow Motion Mode 106 vaT4F46 HX WA2 PHOTO VIEW MENU gt PHOTO VIEW gt desired setting e Please see below ESTZEN Hx DC2 PHOTO VIEW RECORDING MENU 4 LHX WA20 PHOTO VIEW Selects the desired field of view photo view or video view for the recording standby screen di
91. ginal scene is protected you cannot overwrite it when saving e Audio files cannot be split or spliced e To adjust the volume during a playback review operate the volume button CAW EAA or volume lever HX DC2 66 e When editing long motion pictures 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 with sufficient charge on it or the AC adaptor e For editing long scenes we recommend using a PC HD Writer VE 2 0 e It may not be possible to split short scenes e The actual splitting point may differ slightly from the specified position COPY Please refer to page 142 UPLOAD SET Please refer to page 163 vaT4F46 127 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 e Set to Playback mode gt 47 e Switch from thumbnail display to 1 file display 3 66 1 Select 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
92. gn matter adhering to the unit use the supplied brush to remove it e Be extremely careful to remove any sand etc that may adhere to the sides and corners of the rubber seal e Keep the brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing vaT4F46 15 e Use the brush end with the short hard bristles to remove larger foreign matter or damp sand from the unit supplied e 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 e The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year with use and age To avoid permanently damaging this unit the seals should be replaced once each year Please contact Panasonic s Service Center for related costs and other information 16 vaT4F46 5 Close the rear door securely Close the rear door Slide the open close lever Lock the LOCK lever e Lock securely to the points where the red portion of the open close lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible e To prevent water seeping into this unit be careful not to trap foreign objects such as liquids sand hair or dust etc E About handling the brush e Before use check that foreign matter has not adhered to the brush e After use remove any adhered foreign matter and clean in preparation for next use vaT4F46 17 Using this unit underwater
93. h VIERA Link refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices e This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver 5 VIERA Link Ver 5 is the newest Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices As of Nov 2011 e Set to Playback mode 3 47 1 Select the menu MENU FA gt Tv OUTPUT gt VIERA Link gt ON e if you are not using VIERA Link set to OFF 2 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link e HEN al Connect with an HDMI micro cable Connect with an HDMI mini cable 138 vaT4F46 HX WA20 ED LA N A o eE O HDMI micro cable optional O HDMI mini cable optional Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link e lt is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI if there are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV e VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV Read the operating instructions for setting the TV etc CWD av Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable RP CHEU15 optional Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHMA30 optional vaT4F46 139 3 Operate with the remote control for the TV 1 2 Ja D E 1 Press the button
94. he SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications e The operation of Memory cards exceeding 64 GB cannot be guaranteed e When the write protect switch on SD card is locked no recording deletion or editing will be y possible on the card o e 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 72 When the SD card is formatted all of the recorded data is deleted Once the data is deleted it cannot be restored HX WA20 HX WA2 Caution Check that the status indicator has gone off 1 Open the rear door yi Status indicator y e When this unit is accessing the SD card or built in memory the status indicator lights up red 40 vat4F46 Unlock the LOCK lever Slide the open close lever Open the rear door 2 Insert remove the SD card into from the card slot e Face the label side in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go e Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out 3 Close the rear door 0 CARD BATTERY SES Close the rear door Slide the open close lever Lock the LOCK lever e Lock securely to the points where the red portion
95. he gap around the card compartment the battery compartment or the terminal connector Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft dry cloth e The water droplets may seep into this unit when the rear door is closed while it is still wet causing condensation or failure E Wiping moisture from the unit If there is moisture inside the rear door wipe every crevice completely clear of moisture This moisture is not due to exposure to water Moisture here E 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 20 vaT4F46 When draining attach the hand strap to the unit and secure the hand strap to your wrist to prevent the unit from dropping O Drainage holes vaT4F46 21 Preparation Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Product numbers correct as of Feb 2012 These may be subject to change Battery pack Hx wazo VW VBX090 VW VBX070 AC adaptor VSK0750 AV cable HX wA20 VFA0555 VFA0543 USB cable VFA0554 Lens cap VFC4701 Lens cap strap VFC4702 22 vaT4F46 Handstrap Hx
96. hite balance using the SET button and press the SET button AWB AUTO The unit distinguishes the weather and lighting at the recording location and automatically adjusts the white balance Auto 0 SUNNY Outdoors under a clear sky amp CLOUDY Outdoors under cloudy sky INDOOR 1 Incandescent light video lights like in the studio etc 9 INDOOR 2 Color fluorescent lamps sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc Y WHITE SET e Mercury vapor lamps sodium lamps some fluorescent lights e Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels stage spotlights in theaters e Sunrise sunset etc e To return to auto setting select AMB AUTO E To set the White Balance manually 1 Point the unit at a white subject that fills the screen 2 Select the Y WHITE SET and press the SET button e The LCD monitor display will go dark for a moment and then return to the recording menu When the Y icon appears on the recording menu the white balance has been set e When the brightness changes or the recording location changes and the color balance is no longer correct check whether the white balance setting is suitable for the light source 7 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 e SCENE MODE willbe setto OFF when the WHITE BALANCE is set to other than AWB AUTO while the SCENE MODE gt 9
97. horization If you do not have authorization to do this consult your manager e Before starting the installation close all applications that are running e Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed e Explanation of operations is based on Windows 7 1 Insert the CD ROM into the PC e The AutoPlay screen is displayed automatically Click Run setup exe gt Yes e If Windows 7 is in use or the AutoPlay screen is not displayed automatically select Start gt Computer or double click on Computer on the desktop and then double click Panasonic 2 Click Yes e Operate following the instruction on the screen e Select NTSC Area when the country or region of your residency is not displayed in the selection screen for the country or region The PC must be rebooted for the application to work E Uninstalling HD Writer VE 2 0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Uninstall a program 2 Select HD Writer VE 2 0 then click Uninstall e Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on screen instructions e After uninstalling the software be sure to reboot the PC 154 vaT4F46 With a PC Connecting to a PC e Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed e Remove the supplied CD ROM from your PC O USB cable supplied e
98. hutter speed is 1 30 Motion picture recording Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding f the camera shake icon is displayed constantly when recording still pictures but this does not indicate a fault e NIGHT SCENERY NIGHT PORTRAIT HDR Backlight Comp Using a tripod is recommended e LOW LIGHT The shutter speed is 1 15 or more Motion picture recording e HDR Backlight Comp When recording a moving subject a ghost image may appear The field of view of the recorded still picture is smaller than the range displayed on the recording screen E Limitations of scene mode settings Setting Limitations W SPORTS PANORAMA Fixed to OFF D PORTRAIT COLOR MODE Fixed to W FOCUS Fixed to 2 E SPOT LIGHT SNOW Slow Motion Mode Fixed to off EXPOSURE Fixed to P zB BEACH PANORAMA Fixed to OFF FOCUS Fixed to Sx WHITE BALANCE Fixed to AWB Slow Motion Mode Fixed to off EXPOSURE Fixed to P 92 vaT4F46 Setting Limitations 3 FIREWORKS PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOR MODE Fixed to W FOCUS Fixed to 2 FLASH Fixed to ISO Fixed to AUTO FACE CHASER Fixed to OFF EXP COMPENSATION Fixed to 0 WHITE BALANCE Fixed to AWB Slow Motion Mode Fixed to off EXPOSURE Fixed to P A LANDSCAPE PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOR MODE Fixed to WN FOCUS Fixed to Su
99. in 50 min 2h 20 min apy 16 GB 1h 50 min 2h 10 min 2h 10 min 3h 30 min 9 h 50 min 64 GB 7h 8 h 20 min 7 h 50 min 13 h 20 min 32h Built in Approx memory 64 MB 15s 20s 20s 40s 2 min OQ Favors image quality Favors recording time 1 High definition image quality 2 Conventional standard image quality vaT4F46 191 Recording mode Frame ik O 4GB 20 min 31h SD card 16 GB 1 h 20 min 128 h 64 GB 5 h 20 min 512h o EA 30min 3 Please use when playing back editing on a Mac Recording mode 4GB 20 min 20 min SD card 16 GB 1 h 40 min 1 h 50 min 64 GB 5 h 10 min 4 h 20 min e s 16s e lf recording for long periods prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for gt 36 e The default setting is mode e Recording a quickly moving subject or recording a number of short scenes may shorten the recordable time e When the REC MODE is setto W W VOICE RECORD the file is saved after approximately 5 hours of recording and the audio recording ends With other recording mode setting the unit saves the file and saves the continuation in a 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 Motion Mode E E recording ends after 15 s
100. ing The prioritized face frame is displayed in yellow When the unit is set to Portrait mode in Intelligent Auto Mode the unit will focus on the prioritized face frame and adjust the brightness accordingly e The gray frames are for face detection only e When you press the EY button halfway while recording still pictures the unit focuses on the prioritized frame When focus is achieved the prioritized frame turns green e A maximum of 15 frames are detected with the frames near the center of the screen and large frames being prioritized e For still pictures with detected faces Y is displayed on the 1 file thumbnail display 3 66 e f the subject is small or dark on the LCD monitor the unit may not be able to detect it e SCENE MODE will be automatically set to OFF when the FACE CHASER is set to 2 ON while the SCENE MODE gt 90 is set to 3 FIREWORKS 24 LANDSCAPE or 22 NIGHT SCENERY e FOCUS MODE 3 98 is set to HE 9 PT AUTOFOCUS and METERING MODE lt 98 is set to EH MULTI e Face detection is disabled when using burst recording or panorama still picture recording e When FOCUS 3 112 is set to MF MANUAL Auto focus is disabled e When it is set to ISO 100 or EXP COMPENSATION 3 106 the brightness may not be adjusted id When FACE CHASER is set to ON Slow Motion Mode 81 is set to off When EXPOSURE 3 110 is setto S SHUTTER APERTURE
101. ing a folder Select CREATE NEW FOLDER using the SET button and press the SET button e 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 press the SET button CS REC FOLDER C CREATE NEW FOLDER e You cannot select folders which have been created on other equipment or folders which already contain the maximum number of files VQT4F46 73 PLAYBACK FOLDER When the SD card or built in memory contains multiple folders you can select a folder for playback e Set to Playback mode 3 47 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 e The thumbnail screen is displayed with the first file in the selected folder surrounded by a yellow frame 4 3 Select the file to playback using the SET button and press the SET button FILE NO CONT D This function sets the file numbers when the card is exchanged or formatted ON File numbers are retained even when the card is exchanged or formatted OFF File numbers are reset to start from 0001 when the card is exchanged or formatted 74 vaT4F46 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 inserte
102. ing the zoomed still picture Press the button while zoomed in e The rotation information is retained for the 4 3 and 16 9 rotated still pictures The rotation information is not retained for the panorama still picture but rotated still picture is saved e In the case of still pictures recorded using face detection the face detection data is not retained e The date and time of the recording of the original still picture are stored as the date and time of any picture stored after zooming vaT4F46 117 Advanced Playback Various playback functions Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show e Set to Playback mode 3 47 MENU gt SLIDESHOW gt desired setting 1 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 MUSIC SELECT 2 Select the music for still picture playback or playback of motion picture recorded in Slow Motion Mode CAAC Select the music for still picture playback START Start the slide show 1 These settings are only available when ALL or PICTURE has been selected in MODE 2 This setting is available when any type ALL VIDEO PICTURE has been selected in MODE Hx wa2 xDC2 These settings
103. is at an extremely high or low temperature Wait until the temperature has returned to an appropriate level and try charging again If you are still unable to charge there may be a fault in the unit battery or AC adaptor Off e Charging has finished e f the status indicator stays off despite the charging being unfinished there may be a fault in the unit battery or AC adaptor Refer to page 184 for details on the battery 186 vaT4F46 About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card note that e Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card e lt is recommended that the SD card is physically destroyed or the SD card is rca physically formatted using this unit when disposing of or giving away the SD card gt To perform a physical format connect the sao unit to the AC adaptor insert the SD card select FORMAT gt DELETE DATA from the option menu 2 and follow the on screen instructions e The customer is responsible for the management of the data in the SD card vaT4F46 187 LCD monitor e When the LCD monitor gets dirty wipe it with a soft cloth such as eyeglass cleaner e In a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD monitor Wipe it with a soft cloth such as eyeglass cleaner e When the unit has become very cold for example due to storage in a
104. is set automatically in accordance with the brightness of the subject the ISO sensitivity can be fixed MENU H gt ISO gt desired setting AUTO ISO sensitivity is set automatically 50 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50 100 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100 100 vaT4F46 200 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200 400 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 400 800 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 800 1600 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 1600 3200 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 3200 e The displayed ISO display value is the default output sensitivity e The higher the ISO sensitivity the greater the capability of the unit to record with fast shutter speeds and in dark environments However a higher sensitivity may also mean more noise in the recorded image and a more grainy image e SCENE MODE will be set to OFF when the ISO is set to other than AUTO while the SCENE MODE 3 90 is set to e FIREWORKS HDR Backlight Comp 2 HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT GEALE only or Y LOW LIGHT Slow Motion Mode 3 81 is set to off e f you register a shortcut function gt 103 to the SET button you can change the ISO sensitivity setting from the recording screen WHITE BALANCE Please refer to page 108 EXPOSURE Please refer to page 110 vaT4r46 101 FACE CHASER The detected face is displayed in the frame MENU gt FACE CHASER gt 2 ON E About prioritized face fram
105. ise may appear in the recorded images Please lower the ISO sensitivity setting 100 vaT4F46 177 Problem Check points Color balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a e Ina place with multiple light sources such as a gymnasium or a hall set the White Balance setting to 6 INDOOR 2 If you cannot record clearly with the 6 brightness of the image changes or you may see horizontal bars in the image The LCD monitor flickers indoors gymnasium INDOOR 2 set it to Y WHITE SET gt 108 Color or e 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 not a malfunction Record in Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1 60 in areas where the power supply frequency is 60 Hz or 1 100 in areas of 50 Hz o GSW Hx DCc2 Record in Intelligent Auto Mode Playback Problem Check points Files cannot be e Any files where the thumbnails display are played back displayed as f cannot be played back 178 vaT4F46 Problem Playback Check points Files cannot be deleted e Release the protect setting When using the Eye Fi card the protect setting is simultaneously set for files for which selected transfer is set 3 131 167 Any files where the thumbnails are displayed as
106. isplaying file information 120 Double range zoom 77 mE Economy 45 71 Eye Fi ococcccccccoc ooo 166 210 vaT4F46 BF File No continued 74 Flashi titan Yet ace ie tied da 96 FOCUS aeua cles 63 112 Focus mode 98 Formatting 72 Frame by frame playback 114 BH HD Writer VE 2 0 145 161 HDMI micro connector 25 132 137 138 HDMI mini connector 27 133 137 138 IZON cis see tinal sence 78 IFFAME corts eee a 89 Image stabilizer function 80 Initial setting 72 Intelligent Auto Mode 61 A ee art tech Os 110 BL Language 71 LCD Display Indications 169 LCD monitor 24 27 188 Limited Warranty Canada 208 Limited Warranty USA and Puerto Rico 206 aM Manual adjustment 110 Manual focus 112 Manual recording 108 MON s aaie pira ade a barata di 68 Metering mode 98 Motion picture compatibility 67 EP Panorama recording 85 Panorama still picture 116 Photo view 107 Picture size 90 Play volume 122 Playback folder 74 Playback Operations 113 Playback zoom still picture 117 Power button 44 Protect ascet 04 tee 131 BR Recordable time 36 191 Recording folder 73 Recording mode 89 Recording ti
107. ista The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account On the PC Select Start gt All Programs gt Panasonic gt HD Writer VE 2 0 gt HD Writer VE Y Operating Instructions Default Programs Read this before starting Devices and Printers Back Help and Support Shut down gt e For details on how to use the software applications read the PDF operating instructions of the software Reading the operating instructions of the software applications e You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions Select Start gt All Programs gt Panasonic gt HD Writer VE 2 0 gt Operating Instructions vaT4r46 161 With a PC e HD Writer VE 2 0 is not available for Mac e Movie 11 supported For details about iMovie 11 please contact Apple Inc You cannot acquire scenes recorded in Slow Motion Mode gt 81 to Mac E Operating environment PC Mac OS Mac OS X 10 7 2 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or better RAM 2 GB or more Interface USB port Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device requirements e Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner s manual are fulfilled some PCs cannot be used e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS e Supplied CD ROM is available for Windows only E Copying still pictures
108. it records as you hold down the Qj button On release of the O button it stores the maximum number of pictures in the burst going back from the moment of release 312 3M REVERSE BURST Records approximately 10 still pictures every 1 second The unit records as you hold down the J button On release of the O button it stores the maximum number of pictures in the burst going back from the moment of release OFF Cancel the setting VQT4F46 83 2 For auto focus only Press the button halfway 3 Press the button fully e During recording AEl lights up in red e The auto focus works to fix the focus when the Qj button is pressed halfway E Maximum number of pictures in the burst HX WA20 BURST setting Maximum number of pictures in the burst ure HONE 10 30 31 13 HX WA2 HX DC2 BURST setting Maximum number of pictures in the burst 114 fe 8 30 3 40 e When recording with the self timer the recording ends when the maximum number of pictures in the burst is reached e When burst recording the following functions are disabled and cannot be used FLASH PR HDR Backlight Comp in SCENE MODE 2 HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT in SCENE MODE gt HDR Paint in COLOR MODE PANORAMA e The following functions cannot be
109. it will become dark in the recording e Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance e When performing zoom operations you can prevent the jitter associated with zoom operations by placing your other hand on the LCD monitor to stabilize the unit e 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 E Basic motion picture recording e The unit should normally be held steady when recording e If you move the unit when recording do so slowly maintaining a constant speed e The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to but overuse of zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch 50 vat4F46 E Recording yourself Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side e The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording During recording in Slow Motion Mode 3 81 the image is not horizontally flipped even if you rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side E 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 e f the unit starts to feel uncomfortably hot during use you might temporarily discontinue use until it cools down or try holding it
110. klight Comp COLOR MODE You record in different colors and add effects such as skin smoothing MENU gt COLOR MODE gt desired setting M OFF Cancel the setting HDR Paint Records still pictures with picture effects A SOFT SKIN Records with skin softening effects MONOCHROME Records in monochrome SEPIA Records with colors adjusted to sepia VIVID Reduced sharpness and increases color SOFT Records with reduced sharpness for a softer image Mode for still picture recording only e When COLOR MODE is set SCENE MODE 3 90 is canceled VQT4F46 99 e HDR Paint We recommend use of a tripod The flash is disabled BURST and PANORAMA are set to OFF E 1 S PICTURE is set to NY OFF METERING MODE is set to EH MULTI ISO is set to AUTO PICTURE SIZE 16m or 12m setting is disabled 16m setting is changed to 98m setting and 12m setting is changed to 8 3m setting EXPOSURE is set to P PROGRAM The field of view of the recorded still picture is smaller than the range visible on the recording screen LHX WA20 ISO PHOTO MENU H gt ISO gt desired setting e Please see below HX DC2 ISO RECORDING MENU 3 ISO Although with the default settings the ISO sensitivity
111. la puerta trasera 31 Desbloquee la palanca LOCK Deslice la palanca para abrir cerrar Abra la puerta trasera N 000 Para insertar el paquete de bater as Confirme la orientaci n de las marcas del terminal e inserte la bater a Q marcas del terminal 212 vaT4F46 e Confirme que la palanca est bloqueada en la bater a e Se puede insertar err neamente la bater a coloc ndola al rev s por lo tanto aseg rese de verificar atentamente la orientaci n Para retirar el paquete de bater as Empuje la palanca hacia la direcci n de la flecha y tire la bater a de forma recta hacia afuera 3 Cierre la puerta trasera Cierre la puerta trasera Deslice la palanca para abrir cerrar Bloquee la palanca LOCK 000 Estado Estado desbloqueado bloqueado SD CARD SD CARD Palanca para BATTERY BATTERY abrir cerrar a gt CHi E 3 E Palanca de a a bloqueo a gt e Bloquee de forma segura en los puntos donde la parte roja de la palanca para abrir cerrar y la palanca LOCK ya no est n visibles vaT4F46 213 HX DC2 1 Abra la tapa de la bater a tarjeta O Deslice mientras empuja la tapa de la bater a tarjeta O Abra la tapa de la bater a tarjeta 2 Inserte la bater a tenga cuidado y vea que coincidan las marcas del terminal Q marcas del terminal e Se puede insertar err neamente la bater a coloc ndola al rev s por lo tanto aseg rese de verificar
112. matted then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored Back up important data on a PC disc etc 3 145 e To format the built in memory perform a format with the SD card removed FORMAT A logical format is performed on the SD card or built in memory DELETE DATA A physical format is performed on the SD card or built in memory Select FORMAT or DELETE DATA using the SET button and press the SET button e When selecting DELETE DATA please use the AC adaptor When using the battery DELETE DATA cannot be selected e Select DELETE DATA and perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed transferred gt 187 e Select DELETE DATA and perform a physical formatting of the built in memory when this unit is to be disposed transferred 3 184 72 vaT4F46 e Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card while formatting Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock Use this unit to format media Formatting built in memory is only available with this unit Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC The card may not be used on this unit OPTION MENU 3 REC FOLDER E Creates or selects a recording folder folder containing a recorded file SD card recording only e Insert the SD card e Set to Recording mode 3 47 1 Select REC FOLDER using the SET button and press the SET button 2 When creat
113. me elapsed AUTO sita inet 60 Recording time elapsed motion picture 53 Red eye correct 124 Remaining number of still pictures 56 Remaining time left for recording 53 60 Resize l a 123 Rotate 122 ms Scene mode 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 speed 110 Simultaneous recording 58 Sleep mode 45 Slide show 118 Slow motion mode 81 Slow motion playback 114 Splitting a scene 124 Standby mode 44 Still picture compatibility 67 ET Transfer 167 Tripod receptacle 26 29 TV aspect 136 TV format 137 mu Underwater recording 88 USB AV connector 25 27 132 133 143 155 Useful Information Latin American Countries 209 HV VIERA Link 138 Volume adjustment 66 BW Web camera 159 Web upload 163 White balance 108 Wind cut 108 mz ZOOM Us Zoom mode vaT4F46 211 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido E Insertar extraer la bater a HX WA20 HX WA2 1 Abra
114. mini cable and AV cable are connected at the same time output will be prioritized in order of the HDMI mini cable AV cable e About the video output The video output destination varies depending on the status of the unit TV Recording mode Connection Video output SYSTEM r Playback cable destination gt 137 n Recording mode LCD monitor NTSC O _ fth i AV cable of the unit PAL O TV O PAL Hx wa20 i NTSC a o HDMI micro PAL cable NTSC optional HDMI mini TV PAL O O cable optional O Output No output vaT4F46 135 E 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 A gt TV OUTPUT gt TV ASPECT gt 4 3 Example of images with a 16 9 aspect ratio on a regular TV 4 3 TV ASPECT setting 16 9 4 3 e f a wide screen TV is connected adjust the aspect setting on the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures http panasonic net e For details on how to play back please read the operating instructions for the TV 136 vaT4F46 Connecting with an HDMI micro cable HDMI mini cable
115. n to turn off the unit 3 44 1 Open the battery card cover Slide while pushing the battery card cover O Open the battery card cover 32 vaT4F46 2 Insert the battery taking care to match up the terminal markings Q terminal markings e It is possible to mistakenly insert the battery upside down so be sure to check the orientation carefully 3 Close the battery card cover e 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 e Always check that the LCD monitor and status indicator lamp are off e Keep the battery pack out of reach of children to prevent swallowing VQT4F46 33 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 e Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor and USB cable Do not use parts supplied with other equipment e The AC adaptor and USB cable are for use with this unit only Do not use them with other equipment Similarly do not use AC adaptors and USB cables from other equipment with this unit e The battery is charged while the unit is off or in the sleep mode 3 45 The battery cannot
116. n 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 The LCD monitor switches off and the status indicator flashes green e When the unit is in sleep mode you can turn on the unit by pressing any of the buttons on the unit The mode prior to entering sleep mode is restored e The time until the unit goes into sleep mode can be changed 3 71 e Approximately 1 hour after entering sleep mode the unit enters standby mode VQT4F46 45 About the high temperature warning icon If the battery temperature or unit internal temperature excluding battery rises the high temperature warning icon lA will provide warning as indicated below Battery unit internal temperature Screen Unit operation display Although it is possible to record play back please stop DA ON using the unit as soon as possible and turn off the unit Motion picture recording is no longer possible If you are lA ON recording a motion picture the recording stops Please turn off the unit After the flashing of the AM the unit turns off automatically The unit does not turn on when the temperature drops lA flashes Wait for the temperature to drop before using the unit again IA Flashing O High temperature e When you turn off the unit while the temperature is high lA is displayed you will not be able to tu
117. nce 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 When the swing speed is too fast or too slow When recording the subject that have monotone colors or patterns repeating such as sky sandy beach etc When recording moving subjects such as people pets automobile wave flowers swaying in the wind etc When recording in a dark place When recording in places with flickering light source such as fluorescent lamp candle etc When recording the unit held away from your body axis of rotation The recorded panorama picture will not be saved when the recording is terminated before reaching the half of the set angle Even if the recording exceeds the halfway point black strip will be recorded in the area that was not recorded when the recording is terminated before reaching the set angle VQT4F46 87 Advanced Recording Recording underwater HX WA20 HX WA2 The unit can record underwater at depths of down to 3 m 10 feet for periods within 60 minutes Before recording underwater be sure to read Important About the Waterproof and Dustproof Performance of this unit HX WA20 HX WA2 page 13 to 21 and to use the camera correctly Incorrect use may result water entering the unit and malfunction
118. ning e Before cleaning detach the battery or pull the AC adaptor from the AC outlet and then wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth e f the unit is very dirty dip a cloth in water and squeeze firmly and then wipe the unit with the damp cloth Next dry the unit with a dry cloth e Use of benzine paint thinner alcohol or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish Do not use these solvents e When using a chemical dust cloth follow the instructions that came with the cloth Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses e 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 e In certain situations continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction Such use is strongly discouraged When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time e When storing the unit in a cupboard it is recommended that you place a desiccant silica gel in with it vaT4F46 183 When disposing of or giving away this unit note that e When the built in memory undergoes FORMAT the file management information is changed but not all of the data in the built in memory is deleted It may be possible to recover the data using commercially available data recovery software e When disposing of giving away the unit we recommend that you physically format g
119. o record images or audio MENU gt SELF TIMER gt desired setting Y OFF Cancel the setting 2 2sec Records after 2 seconds 10 10sec Records after 10 seconds When amp 2 2sec is selected When you press the EY button or the recording start stop button the status indicator flashes red for approximately 2 seconds then recording 5 begins On the LCD monitor an indication of OOOO OOOO appears to notify you of the recording timing When amp 10 10sec is selected When you press the EY button or the recording start stop button the status indicator flashes red for approximately 10 seconds then recording begins On the LCD monitor an indication of OOOO OOCGO gt 0000 OOOO gt OOOO appears to notify you of the recording timing e After the recording the self timer setting is canceled To stop the timer midway through Press the button or the recording start stop button e Setting the self timer to 2 or Y 10 is a good way to prevent image shake when the oO button is pressed while using a tripod etc e f you register a shortcut function gt 103 to the SET button you can change the self timer setting from the recording screen e If you set FOCUS 3 112 to M AUTO or MACRO when recording still pictures the unit will focus automatically immediately before recording VQT4F46 97 e With motion picture recording audio recording recording does not turn of
120. of the Eye Fi card is set to on the files transferred from the card may be deleted automatically e The Eye Fi card may heat up as a result of the files being transferred e When the Eye Fi card is used the battery will run down faster e Audio files cannot be handled e The Eye Fi setting can be checked from the recording standby screen or the thumbnail screen 1 file display ab In Eye Fi TRANSFER is set to ON z Transferring in Direct Mode YES In Eye Fi TRANSFER is set to ON e ES In Eye Fi TRANSFER is set to OFF e When using the Eye Fi card please be sure to unlock the write protect switch gt 40 e Files cannot be transferred during motion picture recording or audio recording e Before deleting the files please confirm they have been transferred to your PC and uploaded to the sharing site e Do not use the Eye Fi card in locations where the use of wireless devices is forbidden such as inside aircraft etc e Depending on network conditions the transfer may take some time Also if network conditions deteriorate the transfer may be suspended e Files over 2 GB in size cannot be transferred Such files should first be split to reduce the file size gt 124 168 vaT4F46 Others LCD Display Indications E Recording indications e l 9 ramo Ms e Wi 0 ne AF L S 203 i ay 2 30 Wp WSY foo Q 0
121. of the open close lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible 000 vaT4F46 41 HX DC2 Caution Check that the status indicator has gone off 1 Open the battery card cover Status indicator e When this unit is accessing the SD card or built in memory the status indicator lights up red e Face the label side in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go e Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out 42 voTa4F46 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 When the status indicator gt 24 29 illuminates in red do not Remove the SD card Turn the unit off Insert and remove the USB cable Expose 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 card to water dirt or dust Do not place SD cards in the following areas In direct sunlight In very dusty or humid areas Near a heater Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature condensation can occur Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur To pr
122. ome red blue and green dots or why are black 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 Problem Check points This unit cannot be turned on This unit does not stay on long enough Battery runs down quickly e Recharge the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor gt 34 e In cold places the battery using time becomes shorter e It is possible to insert the battery incorrectly so please pay particular attention when inserting that it is correctly oriented The battery does not charge The battery does not stop charging e Check that the plug portion of the AC adaptor is not loose or misaligned 174 vaT4F46 Problem Check points This unit is turned off automatically e To prevent battery consumption caused by 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 If the unit turns off when you turn off the power to the TV using the TV remote control the VIERA Link is at work If you are not using the VIERA Link set VIERA Link to OFF 138 This unit cannot be operated though it is turn
123. on PC 1 Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable e The USB function selection screen will appear 2 Select CARD READER using the SET button on the unit and press the SET button e The LCD monitor will turn off e This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of Mac e if you select anything other than CARD READER remove and then reconnect the USB cable 3 Double click on the CAM_SD or CAM_MEM displayed on the desktop e Files are stored in 100CDPFP folder etc in the DCIM folder 162 vaT4F46 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 Mm To disconnect USB cable safely Drag CAM_SD or CAM_MEM disk icon to the Trash and then disconnect the USB cable e 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 e Insert the SD card e Set to Playback mode 3 47 1 Select the menu MENU UPLOAD SET gt SELECT 2 Select the file to upload using the SET button and press the SET button e will appear on the selected file To cancel press the SET button again e You can continue selecting up to maximum o
124. onnect the unit directly to the PC Blu ray disc recorder or DVD recorder e if you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period disconnect the USB cable from the unit for safety e During charging the status indicator flashes red e f the status indicator flashes fast and then goes off or stays off charging will not be possible Charge by using the AC adaptor 3 34 e It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor e f the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate refer to page 186 158 vaT4F46 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 v IBM PC AT compatible PC LETS Necessary Windows Live Messenger Chat software os Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit or SP1 Mac OS X Windows Vista 32 bit SP2 10 7 2 Windows XP 32 bit SP3 CPU Windows 7 Windows Vista 1 GHz or higher Intel Core 2 32 bit x86 or 64 bit x64 processor Duo or better 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 2 GB or more 64 bit more Windows Vista Home Basic 512 MB or more Windows Vista Home Premium Business Ultimate Enterprise 1 GB or more Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more recommended Interface USB port Other Mouse or equivalent poin
125. or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used Refer to the operating environment and notes e Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the requirements of the operating environment e Always use the most current driver for the video card e Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC It may become inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low 152 vaT4F46 E 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 x86 or 64 bit x64 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 Premium Business Ultimate Enterprise 1 GB or more Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more recommended Interface USB port Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS vaT4F46 153 With a PC Installation When installing the software log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent aut
126. ot adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used Inserting removing the battery HX WA20 HX WA2 e Press the power button to turn off the unit 3 44 1 Open the rear door CARD BATTERY Unlock the LOCK lever O Slide the open close lever Open the rear door 30 vaT4F46 2 To insert the battery pack Confirm the orientation of the terminal markings and insert the battery Q terminal markings e Confirm that lever is locked on to the battery e 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 toward the direction of arrow and pull the battery straight out 3 Close the rear door vaT4F46 31 Close the rear door O Slide the open close lever Lock the LOCK lever Unlocked Locked state state SD CARD SD CARD Open close lever Lock lever e Lock securely to the points where the red portion of the open close lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible HX DC2 e Press the power butto
127. otect SD cards return them to their cases when you are not using them About disposing of or giving away the SD card 3 187 VQT4F46 43 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 UTA NTE HX DC2 5 _ ci S To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the LCD monitor goes off e Pressing the power button for a short time sends the unit into sleep mode 3 45 About standby mode When the LCD monitor is closed while the unit is on the unit enters standby mode which consumes very little 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 short time 44 vat4F46 E Standby mode E To turn on the unit e The unit does not go into standby mode when you close the LCD monitor during motion picture recording or audio recording e 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 When the unit is originally purchased When you have turned off the unit using the power button About economy function To prevent battery consumption due to forgetting to turn the unit off etc the economy mode functio
128. ow Motion Mode Fixed to off EXPOSURE Fixed to P LOW LIGHT PANORAMA Fixed to OFF COLOR MODE Fixed to W FOCUS Fixed to 2 FLASH Fixed to ISO Fixed to AUTO Slow Motion Mode Fixed to off EXPOSURE Fixed to P BURST Please refer to page 83 PANORAMA Please refer to page 85 VQT4F46 95 Hx wa2o If HX WA2 FLASH MENU H gt FLASH gt desired setting e Please see below HX DC2 FLASH RECORDING MENU 2 FLASH When the button is pressed the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded Use the built in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places MENU H gt FLASH gt desired setting 7A AUTO The unit determines the brightness of the subject and emits a flash if necessary 4 ON The unit emits a flash irrespective of the brightness of the subject OFF Cancel the setting e When FLASH is set to 4A AUTO or 4 ON BURST and PANORAMA are set to OFF e SCENE MODE will be set to OFF when the FLASH is set to A AUTO or ON while the SCENE MODE 3 90 is set to sie FIREWORKS 42 NIGHT SCENERY 2 HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT CAEI only 8 HDR Backlight Comp or LOW LIGHT e f you register a shortcut function gt 103 to the SET button you can change the flash setting from the recording screen 96 vaT4F46 SELF TIMER The timer can be used t
129. r funcionar la pantalla de men s e En estas instrucciones de funcionamiento el bot n SET se denomina como se muestra a continuaci n Ejemplo 4 A o Seleccione usando el bot n SET gt E Selecci n del idioma 1 Pulse el bot n MENU luego seleccione 342 MEN OPCION 2 gt LANGUAGE 2 Seleccione el idioma deseado 220 vaT4F46 E Grabaci n de pel culas 1 Cambie al modo de grabaci n 2 Abra el monitor LCD 3 Pulse el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n para iniciar la grabaci n Gay aL Cuando comienza a grabar aparece O E Grabaci n de fotograf a 1 Cambie al modo de grabaci n 2 Abra el monitor LCD 3 Presione por completo el bot n EY para tomar una imagen HX wA20 a VQT4F46 221 E Reproducci n de pelicula fotografia 1 Cambie al modo de reproducci n 2 Seleccione el archivo a reproducir usando el bot n SET y pulse el bot n SET 3 Seleccione el icono de operaci n con el bot n SET Reproducci n de im genes en movimiento Reproducci n Pausa Reproducci n de rebobinado Reproducci n de avance r pido Detiene la reproducci n y muestra las miniaturas Icono de funcionamiento Si desaparece el icono de funcionamiento realice una operaci n del bot n SET para visualizarlo Reproducci n de im genes fijas Elimina la imagen fija Muestra el archivo anterior Muestra el sigui
130. rding is not possible e The Flash 3 96 and Image stabilizer for still picture 80 are disabled 58 vaT4F46 Basic Recording audio e 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 Open the LCD monitor 2 Select the menu 68 MENU H gt REC MODE gt 0 VOICE RECORD E 3 Start recording by pressing the recording start stop button mA 4 Press the recording start stop button again to stop recording VQT4F46 59 E About the screen display for audio recording Audio operation indicator gt 170 During audio recording Red When the remaining recordable time drops to approximately 30 seconds or less 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 000 00 15 e When the recording time exceeds approximately 5 hours the file is saved and the audio recording ends 60 vaT4F46 Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record HX WA20 HX WA2 Press the Ef button to switch to Intelligent Auto Mode e Please refer to page 108 for details about Manual Mode HX DC2 Select the menu gt 68 MENU gt INTELLIGENT
131. recorded 3 58 e During recording in Slow Motion Mode the following function is disabled E S VIDEO e During recording in Slow Motion Mode the following functions are disabled and cannot be used ZOOM MODE SCENE MODE and FACE CHASER e ISO is set to AUTO e EXPOSURE is set to P PROGRAM e During recording in Slow Motion Mode or playing back the recorded scene the LCD monitor or the TV screen may flicker This is due to effect of the light sources such as fluorescent lamp or LED light and this is not a malfunction e Refer to page 192 for recordable time 82 voT4F46 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 e Set to Recording mode 3 47 1 Select the menu MENU H gt BURST gt desired setting 61 16M BURST Ga Hx DC2 14 14M BURST Records approximately 1 still picture every 1 second The unit records as you hold down the EY button ending the recording when the maximum number pictures in the burst are reached 31 3M BURST Records approximately 10 still pictures every 1 second The unit records as you hold down the EY button ending the recording when the maximum number pictures in the burst are reached 16m 16M REVERSE BURST STE Hx DC2 141 14M REVERSE BURST Records approximately 1 still picture every 1 second The un
132. reen displays video view Press the EY button halfway to change to photo view e When PHOTO VIEW is set to FZI ON you can change the recording standby screen display to the photo view 3 107 Video view Photo view OQ Video recording area E About the screen indications in the still picture recording O Still picture operation indicator gt 169 14M Size of still pictures gt 90 3000 Remaining number of still pictures 4 Flash gt 96 150400 ISO 100 F3 5 Iris value 1 30 Shutter speed ay Image stabilizer for still picture gt 80 56 voT4F46 E About the focusing area e When FOCUS MODE gt 98 is set to 9 PT AUTOFOCUS focusing area is displayed at the position where focus is rr achieved Irarara The unit automatically determines the pe na position where focus is achieved from nine a 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 center of the screen a large focusing area is displayed e When FOCUS MODE 3 98 is set to SPOT FOCUS the unit can focus on the subject in the center of the recording area e When the risk of jitter increases due to a slower shutter speed while recording still picture Yi camera shake icon will appear on the LCD monitor Wh
133. registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U S e Intel Pentium Celeron and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries e AMD Athlon is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc e iMovie iChat Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc e Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc e Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned vaT4F46 189 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 non commercial 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 com 190 vaT4F46 Others Recording modes approximate recordable time e 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 KAJAN 4GB 20min 30 min 30 m
134. rn on the unit again until the temperature lowers YN will flash 46 voTa4F46 Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback Press the REC button e Each press of the REC button changes the mode Ca Cas 3 For recording motion pictures Recording Modos still pictures a ae For playing back motion Playback Mode 3 64 113 pictures still pictures and audio VQT4F46 47 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 gt 68 MENU FP gt 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 n CLOCK SET E 2 TIME 12 00 a DISP D_M D Y SAVE DATE AND TIME a w ENTER a 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 g When DATE is selected e The year can be set between 2000 and 2039 48 vat4F46 When DISP is selected Select the year month day display method using the SET button 4 4 Press the SET button 5 Select SAVE DATE AND TIME using the SET button and then press the SET button e To return to the recording screen or playback screen press the MENU but
135. s in different situations this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures MENU SCENE MODE desired setting 90 vaT4F46 OFF Cancel the setting YE SPORTS To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback PORTRAIT To make people stand out against the background E SPOT LIGHT Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated Y SNOW Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations 7 BEACH To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant a SUNSET To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant e FIREWORKS To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully A LANDSCAPE For spatial scenery 42 NIGHT SCENERY To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully amp NIGHT PORTRAIT To capture a person and the background brightly 2 HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT For bright still pictures with reduced image shake 2 HDR Backlight Comp Provides definition in regions that would otherwise be black or white CESEN 4233 UNDER WATER For reduced background noise and clear underwater recording gt 88 LOW LIGHT For dark scenes such as at dusk Mode for still picture recording only This will not operate during the motion picture recording vaT4F46 91 e SUNSET FIREWORKS LANDSCAPE NIGHT SCENERY NIGHT PORTRAIT Image may get blurry when close object is recorded e FIREWORKS The s
136. second on 1 second off When charging ends the status indicator turns off This is not a malfunction 176 vaT4F46 warning icon IN is displayed and recording is not possible Problem Check points The high e The battery temperature or unit internal temperature 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 At time of purchase the recording standby screen shows video view Press the Y button halfway to change to photo view To change the angle of view of the recording standby screen to photo view set PHOTO VIEW to EZ1 ON 3 107 The unit arbitrarily stops recording Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording 39 The recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion Using the unit format the SD card or built in memory 3 72 Image not in focus Close and then re open the LCD monitor Alternatively turn the unit off and then on again When FOCUS is set to MF MANUAL do the above then reconfigure the manual focus There is noise in the recording image When the ISO setting is too high no
137. seeseeenesoesnesneeneenss 68 Using Option Menu ncnnncnicnincnnianinanac cana ra crac rro nara OPTION MENU 1 de OPTION MENU Lo cirio aria OPTION MEN Binaced Advanced Recording USING the ZOOM aea enasna narrar rra a arar 76 Double range zoom HX WA2 HX DC2Q c0coocnicciccicnccnocnncnnncnacinos 77 ZOOM MODO vaticano td la al rl cokd 78 Image StabiliZer onmnaconaamaananananiacias 80 Recording in Slow Motion Mode HX WA20 Burst recording ae Recording panorama still pictures wee 85 Recording underwater HX WA20 HX WA2 ssseseseeeeeneenees 88 Record with color balance and audio that are suitable for recording underwater occiccnonicninncnnnncnncnncnnancnan aran ar nara nranrano Recording functions of menus ace RECORDING MENU Ticos sora cias RECORDING MENU 2 0cccceceeceeceeceeceeeeeseeaeeaeeaeeeeeeeeereeteaeeaes RECORDING MENU 3 RECORDING MENU 4 Manual recording White BalanCe oocoocciccicnninninncnninncnccnnininanninanan Manual shutter speed iris adjustment HX WA20 110 Setting the focus and recording e ee eect cece 112 Advanced Playback Playback Operations ncccnocnacnoncancnnnananananannan anna cnan rana can cra can cra cano 113 Playback using operation CON ooocciccncnicnncnicncnnnnnnanaranonanananano 113 Creating still picture from motion picture 0 ee 115 Cutting out a section of a panorama s
138. sely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound e f this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment 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 radio transmitters or high voltage lines e f you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables If you use optional accessories use the cords and the cables supplied with them Do not extend the cords and the cables Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit e f the unit is sprayed with such chemicals its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off e Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time 182 vaT4F46 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 e Sand or dust may damage the unit Care should be taken when inserting and removing a card Keep the unit away from sea water e f 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 e A strong impact can break the unit s casing causing it to malfunction Clea
139. sera Cierre la puerta trasera Deslice la palanca para abrir cerrar Bloquee la palanca LOCK e Bloquee de forma segura en el punto donde la parte roja de la palanca LOCK ya no sea visible 000 vaT4F46 217 HX DC2 1 Abra la tapa de la bater a tarjeta 2 Inserte retire la tarjeta SD en de la ranura de la tarjeta e Oriente el lado de la etiqueta en la direcci n mostrada en la ilustraci n e introd zcalo hasta el fondo e Presione el centro de la tarjeta SD y luego ret rela completamente 3 Cierre la tapa de la bater a tarjeta e Cierre de forma segura hasta que haga clic 218 vaT4F46 E Encender apagar el dispositivo Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el bot n de alimentaci n TAO INIA HX DC2 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 apague el monitor LCD vaT4F46 219 E Selecci n del modo Cambie el modo a grabaci n o a reproducci n Pulse el bot n REC gt e Cada vez que presiona el bot n REC cambia el modo HX WA20 HX WA2 HX DC2 Modo de Grabacion Para grabar imagenes en movimiento imagenes fijas y audio Modo de reproduccion Para reproducir imagenes en movimiento imagenes fijas y audio E Como usar el bot n SET e Utilice el bot n SET para seleccionar las funciones de grabaci n y las operaciones de reproducci n y para hace
140. set using the SET button and press the SET button 2 AUTO The focus is set automatically MF MANUAL Adjusts the focus manually when it is difficult to achieve focus automatically MACRO Select when recording a subject from close range E Using manual focus 1 Select MF MANUAL and press the SET button e The bar for setting the focus appears 2 Tilt the SET button left or right to set the focus and press the SET button e Set the focus and return to the recording screen e When focus is set to MF MANUAL or MACRO the PANORAMA and SCENE MODE functions are setto OFF e Even with a setting of MF MANUAL or O MACRO if you set the PANORAMA and SCENE MODE to a setting other than OFF the focus setting is set to M AUTO e When you set the focus to MACRO start with the zoom set to Wide W e f you register a shortcut function gt 103 to the SET button you can change the focus setting from the recording screen e In certain cases it may be difficult to achieve focus automatically 112 vaT4F46 Advanced Playback Playback Operations Playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations refer to page 64 Playback operation SET button Playback display Operating steps Fast forward rewind playback During Playback KON 00 EIN O Tilt the SET button to the right during playback tor fast forward play
141. shortcut function 103 to the SET button with SHUTTER APERTURE or M MANUAL set you can change the S SHUTTER APERTURE or MANUAL setting from the recording screen Manual shutter speed adjustment e When recording with a slow shutter speed attach the unit to a tripod etc to prevent camera shake e You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very brightly or is highly reflective e During normal playback image movement may not look smooth e f you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting color and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen In this case record in the Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1 60 in areas where the power supply frequency is 60 Hz or 1 100 in areas of 50 Hz e With a slow shutter speed you can record in darker locations but may find that noise increases in the recorded images e With burst recording the shutter speed is faster than 1 30 e With motion picture recording the shutter speed will be automatically set to 1 30 if you set it to a value less than 1 30 Manual iris adjustment e Depending on the zoom magnification there are iris values that are not displayed vaT4F46 111 Setting the focus and recording Set the focus in accordance with the distance to the subject 1 Select the menu MENU HA gt FOCUS gt desired setting 2 Select the item to
142. software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time Close any other software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software supplied with this unit if you start any other software vaT4F46 147 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 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software including the information recorded or described on the CD ROM instruction manuals and any other media provided to Licensee collectively Software but all applicable rights to patents copyrights trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use copy modify transfer rent lease lend or 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 make a single copy of the Software in whole or a part solely for back up purpose Article 4 Computer Licensee may use the Software only on one computer and may not use it on more than one computer Further Licensee may not use the Software for commercial software hosting
143. splay When photo view is selected a frame to show the field of view during video recording appears MENU PHOTO VIEW gt desired setting Photo view EXI OFF Video view mi A Q Video cori area e f you register a shortcut function gt 103 to the SET button you can change the photo view setting from the recording screen ZOOM MODE Please refer to page 78 vaT4F46 107 WIND CUT This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built in microphones MENU gt WIND CUT gt 3 9 ON e This function s default setting is 2 4 ON e 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 EY button is pressed MENU AUTO REVIEW gt desired setting Sh 1sec Still pictures are displayed for approximately 1 second after being recorded 2 2sec Still pictures are displayed for approximately 2 seconds after being recorded X OFF Still pictures are not displayed after being recorded Advanced Recording PHOTO Manual recording White Balance Automatic White 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 MENU ES gt WHITE BALANCE 108 vaT4F46 2 Select the w
144. ssociation e Use of supplied battery e Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card 2 GB 38 voT4F46 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 Cards that you can use with this unit Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating for motion picture recording Card type Capacity SD Memory Card 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB SDHC Memory Card 24 GB 32 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB 64 GB SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard regarding continuous writing Check via the label on the card etc e g cLass e Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs e_cam This website is in English only e To use the Eye Fi transfer feature 166 an Eye Fi X2 series SD card is required e Operation of SD Memory Cards with a capacity of 256 MB or less is not guaranteed VQT4F46 39 e 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have t
145. the capacity or type of SD card SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card that you inserted Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details VIERA Link does not work Setting on this unit o Ca a Connect with an HDMI micro cable optional 3 138 Connect with an HDMI mini cable optional gt 138 e Set VIERA Link to ON gt 138 e Turn the unit off and then back on again Setting on other devices e f the TV input does not switch automatically switch the input using the TV remote control e Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device e Please refer to the operating instructions of the connected device Problem With a PC Check points An error message may appear on the PC when you charge the battery by connecting the USB cable to a PC e First disconnect the USB connection cable then turn on the unit and reconnect The unit will be recognized by the PC To charge the battery first safely disconnect the USB cable and turn off the unit Then reconnect the USB cable 180 vaT4F46 With a PC Problem Check points When connected by the USB cable this unit is not detected by the PC e After re inserting the SD card into the unit reconnect the supplied USB cable e Select another USB terminal on the PC e Check the operating environment 3 150 162 e Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC and turnin
146. the section you wish to cut out 4 Press the button e The cut out still picture is saved with picture size of 1280x720 e The date and time of the recording of the panorama still picture are stored as the date and time of the cut out picture e The cut out still picture is saved with a new image number 116 vaT4F46 Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoom PHOTO You can zoom in on still pictures during playback 1 Operate the zoom button GXAIMED F CaA or zoom lever Hx D02 to aw a t Q side e You can zoom in to a maximum of 72x 7200 W CAE or 68x 6800 ESIZED CHX DC2 The maximum zoom magnification differs according to the size of the still picture e The unit zooms in on the central portion of the image e f the still picture has been recorded using face detection 3 102 the unit zooms in on the detected face e When you zoom in on a rotated still picture with a 4 3 or 16 9 aspect ratio the still picture before rotation is displayed With a panorama still picture the rotated picture is displayed gt 122 e The more a picture is enlarged the more its quality deteriorates 2 Shift the position of 2 i G the zoomed portion using the SET button y Zooming out from the zoomed still picture Operate the zoom button EAW ESI or zoom lever HX DC2 to side to zoom out Press the SET button to restore the normal display 100 screen E Sav
147. till picture 116 Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback Z00M dina lid 117 10 votar 46 Various playback functions coonannnnanincnanincnaninananananac ano nar ana nr ana 118 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide SHOW tidad Displaying file information E Using the playback MeNU ocncnncninnannnnnancnncna nan ana nac anc ancora rancia PLAYBACK MENU Discconnin as PLAYBACK MENU 2 Deleting scenes still pictures audio files Protecting a file oo oo 131 Watching Video Pictures on your TV mnnniiccnninannannaniananass 132 Connecting with an HDMI micro cable HDMI mini cable 137 TUTO Mati ini ido iaa 137 Playback using VIERA Link scsssssseseseesssseseeseeeeeeeeseeneeneneees 138 Copy Dubbing Copying from Built in Memory to SD card Dubbing images onto other video deViCeS s s sssssssrseressersnes With a PC What you can do with a PC onnnninninininninnnnninnnananannananan nara anar 145 End User License Agreement coconconcccocicnncconcnonancnonan cnn nincnnninncno 148 Operating environment 150 Installation 154 Connecting to a PC 155 Use as a card reader 156 Using the unit as a Web CAMETLA ceeeceeteeeeeeeteeeeeeneetenetereee 159 Starting HD Writer VE 2 0 ccsccsesseeseeeeseneesneeeseesseenseeseeeeeeesnense 161 Reading the operating
148. ting device requirements e Operation cannot be guaranteed on every PC having the recommended environment e Not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3 1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows NT and Windows 2000 e Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases Operation on an upgraded OS Operation on an OS other than the one pre installed vaT4F46 159 1 Connect the unit to a PC and set the unit to web camera mode 3 155 e The LCD monitor will turn off e if you touch anything other than WEB CAMERA remove and then reconnect the USB cable 2 Onthe PC Start Windows Live Messenger or iChat e Check that the unit has been selected in the Windows Live Messenger or Chat settings e When disconnecting the USB cable from your PC please close Windows Live Messenger or Chat before disconnecting e After 12 hours the unit is automatically turned off e In web camera mode the following functions are disabled DIGITAL ZOOM i ZOOM FACE CHASER E S VIDEO and E I S PICTURE e In web camera mode although the unit can record up to 30 frames per second this rate may drop due to network conditions and PC processing speed e Operation cannot be guaranteed on all devices having a USB terminal 160 vaT4F46 With a PC Starting HD Writer VE 2 0 e To use the software log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account only for Windows 7 Windows V
149. tion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Service Center If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantors 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 Services Directory United States and Puerto Rico Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com help or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9am 9pm Saturday Sunday 10am 7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pstc panasonic com Or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact
150. tion 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 e You may find it convenient to use slow motion playback and frame by 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 Aspect ratio Recording mode Picture size mo 1080 00 1920x1080 16 9 1720509 14 720 300 1280x720 Frame 960x540 108060 Z 1080 30 Ja 1920x1440 73 1720500 720 300 1280x960 l iFrame 960x720 480 30p 640x480 White bands will be recorded at the top and bottom of still pictures e Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture e Quality will be different from the normal still picture e When creating a still picture from a recorded motion picture in recording mode 16 9 cannot be selected e The still picture is saved with a new image number vaT4F46 115 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 Display the panorama still picture 2 Press the SET button to start scroll playback of the panorama still picture 3 Press the SET button to pause at
151. to page 128 ROTATE You can rotate still pictures 1 Select the still picture to rotate using the thumbnail screen e Move the yellow frame over the still picture you wish to rotate 122 vaT4F46 2 Select the menu MENU ROTATE gt RIGHT or LEFT e 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 e The still picture cannot be rotated if it has been protected Turn off the protection before the rotation operation 3 131 RESIZE You can reduce the size of the still picture and save as a new still picture 1 Select the still picture to resize using the thumbnail screen e Move the yellow frame over the still picture you wish to resize 2 Select the menu MENU ij gt RESIZE desired setting Size of original image Resize setting Size after resizing 2m 1600x1200 16m 98m 5u 3m Cea Hx Dc2 03M 640x480 14m1 100 5m13mM 2m 1920x1080 Tu 3u 3 5m 20 CHX DC2 1280x720 io a 35m 2m e The resized still picture is saved with a new image number e Still picture with picture size of 3m and panorama still picture cannot be resized Cannot be selected when the size of the original image is 2m vaT4F
152. ton e At the time of purchase the CLOCK SET is not set e f the date and time have not been set or the built in clock battery has run down the screen display and recording month day year information will appear as follows Recording screen display Recording month day year information JAN 01 2012 12 00AM e To charge the built in clock battery install a fully charged battery in the unit If you leave the battery for approximately 2 days the time settings will be stored for approximately 7 days The charging continues even when the unit is turned off CM Ga Before using the unit under water and Maintenance after use in water are displayed when setting date and time for the first time after purchase Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance Press the MENU button to exit the message screen VQT4F46 49 Basic Before recording E Basic camera positioning Example 1 Example 2 Grip the unit with the forefinger of Grip the unit with the forefinger to your right hand above the lens and little finger of your right hand the middle finger to little finger surrounding the body surrounding the body e To avoid dropping the unit be sure to attach a handstrap e When recording make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object e When you are outdoors record pictures with the sunlight behind you If the subject is backlit
153. uring zoom operations the zoom bar is displayed e The magnification displayed at the left and right of the zoom bar is the minimum and maximum zoom magnification e When recording motion pictures at high levels of magnification we recommend fixing the unit to a tripod to prevent it moving 76 vaT4F46 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 e The unit will focus from more than approximately 1 1 m 3 6 feet CRAM or approximately 1 m 3 3 feet EAMA CHX DC2 when the zoom magnification is at its maximum When the zoom magnification is 1x this unit can focus on a subject approx 10 cm 3 9 away from the lens When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode or FOCUS is set to MACRO you can record from as close as 1 cm 0 39 with the zoom magnification at 1 times and from 80 cm 2 6 feet with the zoom magnification at its maximum Double range zoom HX WA2 HX DC2 The enlarged size will be approximately double size double range zoom Press again to return to normal size e Set to Recording mode 3 47 Press the zoom range button ae AV HX DC2 e On the normal zoom recording screen the Wa icon is displayed On the double range zoom recording screen the WD icon is displayed e You cannot operate the zoom range button in the i Zoom Digital zoom region blue
154. us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9am 9pm EST Panasonic National Parts Center 20421 84th Ave S Kent WA 98032 We accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 As of January 2012 vaT4F46 207 Others Warranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts b replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product or c refund your purchase price The decision to repair replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc Camcorder Products One 1 year parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada which product was not sold as is and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR OTHER PR
155. used with burst recording E 1 S PICTURE FACE CHASER e With burst recording the shutter speed is faster than 1 30 84 vaT4F46 Advanced Recording Recording panorama still pictures By recording while panning the unit vertically or horizontally you can record a 180 or 360 panorama still picture e Set to Recording mode 3 47 1 Select the menu MENU EN PANORAMA gt 360 PANORAMA or amp 3 180 PANORAMA e A white cross is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the button to start the recording e A red cross is displayed at the center of the LCD monitor 3 Pan the unit horizontally or vertically e The red cross will shift in the panning Example When direction Record in such a way that the panning horizontally red cross and the white cross align If the red cross separates from the guide the panorama still picture cannot be correctly recorded OQ guide To stop panorama recording partway through Press the EY button vaT4F4e 85 E 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 YO E About size of still pictures The sizes of panorama still pictures are as follows Picture size Panorama setting Horizontal Vertical panorama still panorama still picture picture 360 PANORAMA 10688720 1280x 10688 180 P
156. ust the color balance and focusing Depending on the brightness of the subject etc the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness e Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes If so manually adjust these settings 3 108 112 Automatic White Balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions 1 The effective range of Automatic OOK White Balance adjustment on this unit 8 000K 2 Blue sky 7 000K EP 3 Cloudy sky rain 2 000 y 4 Sunlight 5 000K oE 5 White fluorescent lamp MN ioak S ae 6 Halogen light bulb 7 Incandescent light bulb Fook Dal 8 Sunrise or sunset E 9 Candlelight 4 7 If the Automatic White Balance is not 2 000K 8 Ae functioning normally adjust the White Balance manually 108 9 8 Auto Focus The unit focuses automatically e Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode 3 112 Recording distant and close up objects at the same time Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects VQT4F46 63 Motion picture Still picture Audio playback Pe Tavs HX DC2 mode 2 Select the file to play back using the SET button and
157. ut e settings appears 100 4 Press the MENU button to complete a the settings 5 Tilt the SET button in the direction in which you registered the function e Each tip of the SET button changes the registered function setting e To confirm the shortcut settings press the MENU button on the screen in Step 1 A confirmation screen appears 104 votar 46 E AF lock If you register AF lock as a shortcut function 103 you can record with the focus locked e Register the shortcut function gt 103 Tilt the SET button in the direction to which you registered AF lock e AF L will appear on the LCD monitor e When FOCUS is set to MF MANUAL AF Lock is disabled e The AF lock setting is canceled if any of the following operations are performed Setting playback mode If SCENE MODE is set to 3 FIREWORKS If the FOCUS setting is changed Turning off the unit Setting standby mode Setting Slow Motion Mode E AE lock If you register AE lock as a shortcut function gt 103 you can record with the exposure locked e Register the shortcut function gt 103 Tilt the SET button in the direction to which you registered AE lock e AE L will appear on the LCD monitor e The AE lock setting is canceled if any of the following operations is performed Setting playback mode If the SCENE MODE setting is changed If COLOR MODE is set to HDR Paint If the ISO setting is chan
158. with all the copies thereof at Licensee s own expense Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 produced by Microsoft Corporation 1 Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 only when included in the Software and shall not use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 in any other configuration or method Licensee shall not publish the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 or work around any technical limitations in the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 2 Licensee shall not use copy distribute regrant for use or otherwise handle the Software in any way beyond the range of use granted under Article 9 1 and shall not conduct operations such as reverse engineering decompilation disassembling etc of the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 3 All rights including copyright patent rights etc relating to the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 shall belong to Microsoft Corporation Licensee shall not claim any rights related to the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 whatsoever vaT4F46 149 With a PC Operating environment e Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner s manual are fulfilled some PCs cannot be used e 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 e Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases When 2 or more USB devices are connect
159. y due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly Likewise the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit including any other non built in memory related component E Handling of built in memory This unit is equipped with the built in memory When 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 waves breakage and failures back up the data to a PC or disc gt 145 e The status indicator gt 24 29 illuminates in red while the SD card or built in memory is being accessed initialization recording playback deleting etc Do not perform the following operations when the indicator illuminates It may damage the built in memory or cause a malfunction in the unit Turn the unit off remove the battery Insert and remove the SD Card Insert and remove the USB cable Expose the unit to vibrations or shock e About disposing of or giving away this unit 3 184 VQT4F46 7 E Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card e 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
160. y with water and then consult a doctor 4 VAT4F46 Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate CAUTION e Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer e When disposing the batteries please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal E Product Identification Marking Product Location Dual Camera HX WA20 a Inner side of LCD monitor Battery holder U S A CANADA CONSUMERS ATTENTION AR RBRC A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery VQT4F46 5 Precautions USE amp LOCATION A WARNING e AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD A CAUTION e DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS e DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE Such as in direct sunlight inside a closed car next to a heater etc This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera e AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place moisture may form on the SD card and inside the unit e DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURN
161. ying file information You can display the information of files recorded with the unit e Set to Playback mode 3 47 1 Using the SET bution select file for which to display information 2 Press and hold down the MENU button for 1 second or more e To make the information disappear press the MENU button Recording mode Recording format Recording start time and date File number Protection setting File size Recording time Recording media a j elo gt 200000 Picture size Scene mode Color mode IRIS Aperture SHUTTER Shutter speed EXPOSE Exposure correction ISO ISO sensitivity Recording start time and date File number Protection setting File size Recording media 0000 00000 120 vaT4F46 Recording mode Recording format Recording start time and date File number Protection setting File size Recording time Recording media 900000 e VaT4r46 121 Advanced Playback Using the playback menu e Set to Playback mode 3 47 e Select the menu 3 68 MENU or desired setting PLAYBACK MENU 1 SLIDESHOW Please refer to page 118 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 131 for details about protection setting Please refer to page 167 for details about selective forwarding DELETE Please refer

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