Panasonic Viera HX-DC1 User manual

1AG6P1P6280--(S)

Owner’s Manual

Dual Camera

Model No.HX-DC10

HX-DC1

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

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,

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Things You Should

Know

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most

sophisticated and reliable products on

the market today. Used properly, we’re

sure it will bring you and your family

years of enjoyment. Please take time

to fill in the information on the right.

The serial number is on the tag

located on the battery holder of your

camera. Be sure to retain this

manual as your convenient camera

information source.

Safety Precautions

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT

DAMAGE,

iDO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,

DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED

WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE

APPARATUS.

iUSE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

iDO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN

CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS

WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR

FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS

AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE

VENTILATION VENTS.

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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 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:

iReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

iIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.

iConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

iConsult 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-DC10/HX-DC1

Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One

Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-

211-PANA (7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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.

HX-DC10 HX-DC1

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kConcerning the battery

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100V and 240V.

But

iIn the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a

120V AC power supply only.

iWhen connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada,

use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE

EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

iUse the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

iDo not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified

unit.

iDo not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

iDo not touch the plug terminals (+ and -) with metal objects.

iDo 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 thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C

(140 °F) or incinerate.

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kProduct Identification Marking

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with

the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose

of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Product Location

Dual Camera Battery holder

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.

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

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Precautions

USE & LOCATION

iTO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ...

Your camera and power supply

should not be exposed to rain or

moisture. Do not connect the

power supply or operate your

camera if it gets wet. Your

camera has been designed for

outdoor use, however it is not

designed to sustain direct

exposure to water, rain, sleet,

snow, sand, dust, or a direct

splashing from a pool or even a

cup of coffee. This action could

permanently damage the internal

parts of your camera. Do not

attempt to disassemble this unit.

There are no user serviceable

parts inside. Unplug your camera

from the power supply before

cleaning.

iAS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT,

SD CARDS CAN BE

SWALLOWED BY YOUNG

CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW

CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE

SD CARD.

iDO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA

AT THE SUN OR OTHER

BRIGHT OBJECTS

iDO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA

WITH THE EVF AIMED

DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS

THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO

THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE

EVF

iDO 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.

iAVOID 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.

iDO NOT LEAVE YOUR

CAMERA OR THE POWER

SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN

NOT IN USE.

iSTORAGE 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

iTO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ...

Do not use strong or abrasive

detergents when cleaning your

camera body.

iTO 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.

WARNING

CAUTION

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iTO PROTECT THE FINISH OF

YOUR CAMERA ... Before

handling your camera, make sure

your hands and face are free

from any chemical products, such

as sunblock, as it may damage

the finish.

-If 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.

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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ

kAbout the models covered by this owner’s manual

iThis manual pertains to models HX-DC10 and HX-DC1.

iWhere passages refer to a specific model(s), the model number is

indicated.

kBe sure to take some test pictures beforehand

Before those important events, be sure to take some trial pictures to confirm

that the images and audio are being properly recorded.

kIndemnity about recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or

indirectly 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/HDD

related component).

kHandling of built-in memory

This unit is equipped with an built-in memory (HX-DC10: Approx. 80 MB, HX-

DC1: Approx. 80 MB). When using this component, pay attention to the

following points.

iThe status indicator (page 21) illuminates while the SD card or built-in

memory is being accessed (reading, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Do

not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may

damage the built-in memory or cause a malfunction in the unit.

hTurn the unit off (remove the battery)

hEject the SD card from the camera

hInsert or remove the USB cable

hExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

iFor disposing of or transferring this unit, please see page 118.

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 computer or DVD disc. (page 129)

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kConcerning this unit’s recording method and compatibility

iThis camera is an MP4 standard (MPEG-4AVC/H.264 format) digital movie

camera that records high-definition HDTV video.

The AVCHD and MPEG2 video formats are different and are therefore not

compatible.

iThis camera may degrade or be unable to play back videos recorded or

created with other products, and other products may degrade or not be

able to play back videos recorded with this camera, even if the products

support the MP4 format.

iThis unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for

Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and

Information Technology Industries Association) and with Exif

(Exchangeable Image File Format). Files which do not comply with the

DCF standard cannot be played back.

iThe file format of images supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG

format files will be played back.)

iThis unit may degrade or not play back images recorded or created on

other products, and other products may degrade or not play back images

recorded on this unit.

kAbout the battery pack

iNever place the battery pack within the reach of infants. In the event that

the battery pack is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

kAbout the photos and illustrations in this manual

iThe product images, illustrations, menu displays etc. in this manual may

differ slightly from the actual product.

iUnless noted otherwise, the screen and camera illustrations are those of

Model HX-DC10.

kFor the purposes of this owner’s manual

iSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are

referred to as the “SD card”.

iPages for reference are indicated by parentheses, for example: (page 00).

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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR

DIGITAL MOVIE CAMERA

Easy shooting/playback (Basic features)

Intelligent Auto Mode

(HX-DC10)

... (page 48)

Just point the camera at the subject, and

it automatically ascertains the scene

and captures the images with the

optimum settings.

Shoot movies

... (page 53)

Take photos

... (page 54)

Play back videos and

photos

... (page 59)

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DEC.20.

2011

DEC.20.2011

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