Panasonic HC-DC3 Operating Instructions

Basic Operating Instructions

Dual Camera

Model No. HX-DC3

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed explanation, please refer to “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” which is recorded in the enclosed CD-ROM.

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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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,

≥Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

≥Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.

≥Use only the recommended accessories.

≥Do not remove covers.

≥Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

≥Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

≥Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

≥Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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∫ Concerning the battery

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC or incinerate.

CAUTION

≥Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

≥When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

∫EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility

This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.

∫ Product identification marking

Product	Location
Dual Camera	Battery holder

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∫Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or

accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to

applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/ 96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

					Note for the battery symbol (bottom two
					symbol examples):
					This symbol might be used in combination with a
					chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the
Cd					requirement set by the Directive for the chemical
					involved.

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∫ Cautions for use

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

≥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.

≥Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.

≥Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

≥If 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.

≥If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.

About connecting to a PC

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one.

About connecting to a TV

≥Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

≥Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).

∫ About recording formats and compatibility of the unit

≥ The unit is an MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC file standard) Dual Camera for recording high-definition motion pictures.

≥ AVCHD and MPEG2 motion pictures are different formats, and are not therefore supported by the unit.

∫ Indemnity 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 related component).

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∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when there is a change in temperature or humidity, such as when the unit is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm room. Please be careful, as it may cause the lens or LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy, or damaged.

When taking the unit to a place which has a different temperature, if the unit is accustomed to the room temperature of the destination for about one hour, condensation can be prevented. (When the difference in temperature is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)

When condensation has occurred, remove the battery and/or the AC adaptor and leave the unit like that for about one hour. When the unit becomes accustomed to the surrounding temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.

∫ Cards that you can use with this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card

≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥Refer to page 17 for more details on SD cards.

∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions

≥SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.

≥Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions.

≥Functions that can be used for still picture recording/still picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions.

≥Functions that can be used for audio recording/audio playback are indicated by in these operating instructions.

≥Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00

≥“File” is used to mean “scene”, “still picture” and “audio file”.

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Contents

∫ How to open the Operating Instructions

(PDF format)

When you insert the CD-ROM and open the [INDEX.pdf] in the CDROM, the Operating Instructions list will be displayed. Click the document name of the Operating Instructions you would like to open.

≥Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF file. Please download it from the homepage of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Information for Your
Safety ........................................	2
Accessories..............................	9
Optional accessories.........	10
Preparation
Power supply..........................	11
Inserting/removing
the battery .........................	11
Charging the battery .........	13
Charging and recording
time ...................................	15
Recording to a card ...............	17
Cards that you can use
with this unit ......................	17
Inserting/removing an
SD card .............................	17
Turning the unit on/off...........	19
Setting date and time.............	20

Basic
Recording motion pictures....	22
Recording still pictures .........	23
Recording audio .....................	24
Intelligent Auto Mode.............	24
Motion picture/Still picture/
Audio playback.......................	25
Watching Video/
Pictures on your TV ...........	26
Using the menu screen..........	27
Language selection ...........	29
Formatting .........................	29
Using the zoom.......................	29
Double range zoom ...........	30
Others
About copyright......................	31
Specifications .........................	32

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For the United Kingdom and Ireland customers

∫ Sales and Support Information

Customer Communications Centre

≥For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899

≥For customers within lreland: 01 289 8333

≥Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).

≥For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK.

≥It couldn’t be simpler!

≥Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2012. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack	Lens cap*1
VW-VBX070	VFC4701
	Lens cap strap
	VFC4702
AC adaptor	Handstrap*2
(EB)	VFC4627
A VSK0752
(EG/EP)
B VSK0751
AV cable	CD-ROM
VFA0543	Software
USB cable	CD-ROM
VFA0554	Operating
	Instructions
	VFF1166

*1 Keep the lens cap out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. *2 To prevent the unit from dropping, be sure to attach the handstrap.

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Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBX070)

HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30)

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Preparation

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBX070.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. 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

≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 19)

1 Open the battery/card cover.

		1	Slide while pushing the battery/
			card cover.
		2	Open the battery/card cover.

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