Panasonic Viera Link HX-WA10 Technical specifications

1AG6P1P6323--(S)

Basic Operating Instructions

Dual Camera

Model No.HX-WA10

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are contained

in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM.

Install it on your PC to read it.

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Information for Your Safety

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this

opportunity to thank you for

purchasing this Panasonic Dual

Camera. Please read these

Operating Instructions carefully and

keep them handy for future

reference. Please note that the

actual controls and components,

menu items, etc. of your Dual

Camera may look somewhat

different from those shown in the

illustrations in these Operating

Instructions.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR

PRODUCT DAMAGE,

iDO NOT EXPOSE

ACCESSORIES (AC

ADAPTOR, USB CABLE,

BATTERY PACK, SD

MEMORY CARD AND ETC.)

TO RAIN, MOISTURE,

DRIPPING OR SPLASHING

AND THAT NO OBJECTS

FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,

SUCH AS VASES, SHALL

BE PLACED ON THEM.

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!

iDO 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.

iDO NOT OBSTRUCT THE

UNIT’S VENTILATION

OPENINGS WITH

NEWSPAPERS,

TABLECLOTHS,

CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR

ITEMS.

iDO NOT PLACE SOURCES

OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH

AS LIGHTED CANDLES,

ON THE UNIT.

iDISPOSE OF BATTERIES

IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL

BE INSTALLED NEAR THE

EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE

EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

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kConcerning the battery

kProduct identification marking

-If you see this symbol-

kCautions for use

For Australia and New Zealand

In the event of abnormal operation

(e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an

unusual smell), immediately stop

operating the unit and consult the

Panasonic Customer Care Centre

on 132600.

Keep this unit as far away as

possible from electromagnetic

equipment (such as microwave

ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

iIf 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.

iDo not use this unit near cell

phones because doing so may

result in noise adversely affecting

the pictures and/or sound.

iRecorded data may be damaged,

or pictures may be distorted, by

strong magnetic fields created by

speakers or large motors.

iElectromagnetic wave radiation

generated by microprocessors

may adversely affect this unit,

disturbing the pictures and/or

sound.

iIf 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.

iIf you record near radio

transmitters or high-voltage lines,

the recorded pictures and/or

sound may be adversely affected.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and

burns. Do not disassemble, heat

above 60 oCor incinerate.

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

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 handling the camera

iOpening and closing the battery cover or terminal cover in a sandy or

dusty environment may cause water to get inside the camera and

result in malfunction, so be especially careful in these environments.

iDo not touch the lens or terminals with dirty hands.

iDo not open or close the battery cover or terminal cover near or in

water, or with wet hands.

iIf there is moisture inside the battery cover or terminal cover, wipe it

completely dry, and use the supplied brush to remove any foreign

matter.

iIf there is water on the surface of the camera, use a soft dry cloth to wipe it

completely dry before opening the camera.

iAvoid dropping or hitting the camera, or subjecting it to strong

vibrations or shocks. Do not apply strong pressure to it.

hThe camera may malfunction or lose the ability to record images,

or the LCD monitor and/or exterior case may be damaged.

hThe waterproof capability may deteriorate.

iDo not sit with the camera in a pants pocket, or force it into a full briefcase

or bag.

iBe careful of accessories etc. dangling from the strap, which may press

against the LCD monitor and break it.

kCondensation (when the lens is cloudy)

iChanges in temperature or humidity may cause water to form on the

camera surfaces (condensation). Recorded images may appear

washed out. Some possible causes to be aware of are the following.

hUsing the camera in the water immediately after moving from a very

warm waterside setting, for example.

hMoving from cold surroundings, such as a ski slope, to warm

surroundings.

hOpening the battery cover or terminal cover in a humid environment.

iIf condensation has formed, try the following countermeasures.

hTurn off the camera and leave it with the battery door open it in a

location with a stable ambient temperature for about 2 hours. The

cloudiness will dissipate naturally when the camera adjusts to the

ambient temperature.

hIf cloudiness persists, open the battery cover and terminal cover in a

location away from heat and humidity, and leave the camera for

about 2 hours. (Do not open and close the covers near the

waterside.)

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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).

kBe aware of copyrights

Under copyright law, your video and audio recordings cannot be used without

permission of the owner except for your personal use.

Note that photography may be restricted even if the purpose is for your

personal use only.

kPlease also read the “CAUTIONS FOR USE” (see page 180 in the

Operating Instructions (PDF format)).

kHandling of built-in memory

This unit is equipped with a 80 MB (approx.) built-in memory. When using this

component, pay attention to the following points.

iThe status indicator (page 24) 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 181 in the

Operating Instructions (PDF format).

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. (See page 135 in the

Operating Instructions (PDF format))

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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.

kFor the purposes of these operating instructions

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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CONTENTS

Information for Your Safety .....................................................................2

IMPORTANT: ABOUT THE WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE OF

THE CAMERA ....................................................................................9

MAINTENANCE AND WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE ...................10

After using in water ........................................................................18

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ....................................19

ABOUT THE CARD ..............................................................................20

Media cards that can be used with this camera

(as of February 2011) ...............................................................20

SETUP

PARTS NAMES ....................................................................................22

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ......................................................25

INSTALLING THE CARD .....................................................................30

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ..............................................32

Turning on the camera ..................................................................32

Turning off the camera ..................................................................33

DATE AND TIME SETTING .................................................................34

Date and time backup ...................................................................36

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND

PLAYBACK MODE ...........................................................................37

INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE ................................................................38

BASIC OPERATION

SHOOTING

VIDEO RECORDING ............................................................................40

TAKING PHOTOS ................................................................................41

MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .....................................................42

PLAYBACK

PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ............................................43

How to save one frame from a video as a photo ...........................45

Deleting images .............................................................................46

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OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING TO A TV

CONNECTING TO A TV ...................................................................... 47

Connecting to a video input terminal ............................................ 48

Connecting to the HDMI terminal .................................................. 48

PLAYING BACK ON A TV ................................................................... 49

IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................ 50

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 51

ABOUT COPYRIGHT .......................................................................... 56

READING THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (PDF FORMAT) ........ 57

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IMPORTANT: ABOUT THE

WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE OF

THE CAMERA

iThis camera is qualified JIS protection grade 8 (JIS IPX8) for waterproof

performance. It is waterproof up to a depth of 3 meters for at least 60

minutes.*

iThe supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding handstrap).

* This means that the camera can be used underwater for a specified time in

a specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by

Panasonic. It does not guarantee against destruction or malfunction, or

guarantee waterproofing, in all conditions.

Observe the following precautions and avoid using under water pressure

exceeding the guaranteed performance, or in an environment with excessive

dust or sand.

The waterproof capability is not guaranteed if the camera is subjected to an

impact as a result of being hit or dropped, etc.

If an impact to the camera occurs, consult with the store where it was

purchased or a service centre, and have it inspected (subject to a fee) to

verify that the waterproof capability has not been compromised.

Any damage due to water leakage that was caused by customer misuse or

mishandling is not covered by the warranty.

kHandling of the camera

iDo not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where the

temperature is very low (ski resort etc.) or very high (above 35 °C),

especially in strong sunlight, in a car sitting outside, close to a heater, on

the beach, etc. (The waterproof capability may be degraded.)

iThe inside of the camera is not waterproof. Do not open or close the

battery cover or terminal cover when you are close to the sea, a lake or a

river, or with wet hands.

iThe waterproof function of the camera applies only to sea water and fresh

water.

iOperation may not be possible, or the audio volume may be low, if snow or

water freezes on the zoom switch, speaker or microphone in cold

environments such as at a ski resort.

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MAINTENANCE AND

WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE

kBefore using the camera in water, please check the following

jCheck that there is no foreign matter adhering to the inside of any of

the covers.

hIf lint, hair, sand or the like is present, water may leak into the camera

in seconds and damage it.

hIf any liquid is adhering to the camera, wipe it off with a soft dry cloth.

Liquid on the camera may leak inside and damage the camera.

hIf there is any foreign matter adhering to the

camera, use the supplied brush to remove it.

hTake particular care to remove all traces of

foreign matter from the sides and corners of

the rubber seals, where minute particles of

sand or dust may adhere.

hUse the brush end with the short (hard) bristles to remove larger

foreign matter or damp sand from the camera.

kCare of the brush

iBefore using the brush, check that there is no foreign matter adhering to it.

iAfter using the brush, shake off any foreign matter and keep it where it will

stay clean.

Do not open or close any of the covers in sandy or dusty environments,

near the waterside, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering to the

camera can result in water getting inside.

Brush (supplied)

Terminal cover

Battery cover

Terminal cover

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