Panasonic HX-DC2, HX-WA2 User Manual

Operating Instructions
Dual Camera
Model No. HX-WA2
HX-DC2
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT4F33

Information for Your Safety

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).
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. (l 135) The status indicator (l 17, 22) 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.
jTurn the unit off (remove the battery) jInsert and remove the SD Card jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
About disposing of or giving away this unit. (l 175)
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Cards that you can use with this unit
HX-WA2
HX-DC2
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 32 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”.
These operating instructions are designed for use with models
original.
The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model
Depending on the model, some functions are not available.Features may vary, so please read carefully.Not all models may be available depending on the region of purchase.
and . Pictures may be slightly different from the
, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.
HX-DC2
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Contents

Information for Your Safety............................................................... 2
Preparation
(Important)
About the Waterproof Performance of this unit [HX-WA2] ............ 8
Check before using underwater .................................................. 10
Using this unit underwater........................................................... 13
Caring of this unit after using it underwater................................. 13
Names and Functions of Main Parts .............................................. 17
HX-WA2 ...................................................................................... 17
HX-DC2....................................................................................... 20
Power supply.................................................................................... 23
Inserting/removing the battery..................................................... 23
Charging the battery ................................................................... 27
Charging and recording time....................................................... 29
Recording to a card ......................................................................... 32
Cards that you can use with this unit .......................................... 32
Inserting/removing an SD card.................................................... 34
Turning the unit on/off ..................................................................... 38
About standby mode ................................................................... 38
About economy function ............................................................. 39
About the high temperature warning icon ................................... 40
Selecting a mode ............................................................................. 41
Setting date and time....................................................................... 42
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Basic
Before recording .............................................................................. 44
Recording motion pictures ............................................................. 46
Recording still pictures ................................................................... 49
About recording still pictures during motion picture recording
and audio recording .................................................................... 52
Recording audio............................................................................... 53
Intelligent Auto Mode ...................................................................... 55
Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback .................................. 58
Using the menu screen ................................................................... 62
Using Option Menu .......................................................................... 64
OPTION MENU 1 ........................................................................ 64
OPTION MENU 2 ........................................................................ 66
OPTION MENU 3 ........................................................................ 68
Advanced (Recording)
Using the zoom ................................................................................ 71
Double range zoom..................................................................... 72
Zoom mode ................................................................................. 73
Image stabiliser ................................................................................ 74
Burst recording................................................................................ 75
Recording panorama still pictures ................................................. 77
Recording underwater [HX-WA2] ................................................... 80
Record with colour balance and audio that are suitable for
recording underwater.................................................................. 80
Recording functions of menus ....................................................... 81
RECORDING MENU 1................................................................ 81
RECORDING MENU 2................................................................ 86
RECORDING MENU 3................................................................ 91
RECORDING MENU 4................................................................ 97
Manual recording ............................................................................. 99
White Balance ............................................................................. 99
Setting the focus and recording ................................................ 101
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Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations ..................................................................... 102
Playback using operation icon .................................................. 102
Creating still picture from motion picture................................... 104
Cutting out a section of a panorama still picture....................... 105
Zooming in on a still picture during playback
(Playback zoom) ....................................................................... 106
Various playback functions .......................................................... 107
Changing the playback settings and playing back the
slide show ................................................................................. 107
Displaying file information ......................................................... 109
Using the playback menu.............................................................. 111
PLAYBACK MENU 1.................................................................. 111
PLAYBACK MENU 2 ................................................................. 113
Deleting scenes/still pictures/audio files..................................... 117
Protecting a file ......................................................................... 120
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ........................................... 121
Connecting with a HDMI micro cable/HDMI mini cable............. 126
TV format setting ....................................................................... 126
Playback using VIERA Link .......................................................... 127
Copy/Dubbing
Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card .................................. 131
Dubbing images onto other video devices.................................. 133
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With a PC
What you can do with a PC ........................................................... 135
End User License Agreement ................................................... 138
Operating environment ................................................................. 140
Installation ...................................................................................... 144
Connecting to a PC........................................................................ 145
Use as a card reader ................................................................ 146
Using the unit as a web camera................................................ 149
Starting HD Writer VE 2.0 .............................................................. 151
Reading the operating instructions of the software
applications ............................................................................... 151
If using Mac .................................................................................... 152
Uploading files to a web service .................................................. 154
Using the Eye-Fi
transfer feature .............................................. 157
Others
LCD Display Indications................................................................ 160
Messages ........................................................................................ 164
Troubleshooting............................................................................. 164
Cautions for use............................................................................. 173
About copyright ............................................................................. 180
Recording modes/approximate recordable time ........................ 182
Approximate number of recordable pictures .............................. 184
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Preparation

(Important) About the Waterproof Performance of this unit [HX-WA2]

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 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.
Handling of this unit
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 Centre to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
The waterproof performance may be degraded due to the strong water
pressure when this unit is used deeper than 3 m underwater.
When this unit is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath
additive, sun oil, sun screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
Waterproof function of this unit is for sea water and fresh water only.Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not
be covered by the warranty.
The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause
malfunction.
Supplied accessories such as battery pack etc. are not waterproof.
(excluding handstrap)
Cards are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not
insert wet card into this unit.
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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 oC), inside a car under strong sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded.
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.
If any foreign object has adhered to the inner side of the rear door,
remove with the lint-free cloth.
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.
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.
Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and unit
malfunction.
What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged
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.
Contact Panasonic’s Service Centre 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:
When this unit is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot
beach etc.
When this unit is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as
at a ski resort or at high altitude
When the rear door is opened in a high-humidity environment
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Check before using underwater

LOCK
SD CARD/ BATTERY
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.
1 Unlock the LOCK lever. 2 Slide the open/close lever. 3 Open the rear door.
2 Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner
side of the rear door.
If 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 foreign matter adhering to the unit, use the
supplied brush to remove it.
Be extremely careful to remove any sand etc. that may adhere to the
sides and corners of the rubber seal.
Keep the brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Use the brush end with the short (hard) bristles to remove larger
foreign matter or damp sand from the unit.
A Brush (supplied)
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.
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 Centre for related costs and other information.
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5 Close the rear door securely.
SD CARD/
BATTERY
LOCK
1 Close the rear door. 2 Slide the open/close lever. 3 Lock the LOCK lever.
Lock securely to the points where the red portion of the open/close
lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible.
To prevent water seeping into this unit, be careful not to trap foreign
objects such as liquids, sand, hair or dust etc.
About handling the brush
Before use, check that foreign matter has not adhered to the brush.After use, remove any adhered foreign matter and clean in preparation
for next use.
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Using this unit underwater

Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 3 m with the water
temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC.
Do not use this unit at a depth of over 3 m.Do not use it in hot water over 35 oC (in the bath or hot spring).
Do not use this unit underwater not longer than 60 minutes continuously.
Do not open or close the rear door.Do not apply shock to this unit underwater. (Waterproof performance
may not be maintained, and there is a chance of water leak.)
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.)
This unit will sink in the water. Take care not to drop this unit and lose it
underwater by securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar measure.
Attaching a tripod with a 5.5 mm screw or larger may open a hole in
this unit through which water will leak.

Caring of 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.
Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on
your hands, body, hair, etc.
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 than 60 minutes after using it underwater.
Leaving this unit with foreign objects or saline matter on it may
cause damage, discolouration, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration of the waterproof performance.
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1 Rinse with water with the rear door closed.
After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in fresh water
pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less.
SD CARD/ BATTERY
LOCK
2 Drain water by holding this unit upside down and
shaking it lightly a few times.
After using this unit at the seaside or underwater, or after washing it,
water will remain at the speaker site of this unit for a while and it may cause lower sound or sound distortion.
Fasten the strap firmly to prevent this unit from dropping.
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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.
Dry this unit by standing it on a dry cloth.Do not dry this unit with hot air from dryer or similar. It will deteriorate
the waterproof performance or cause failure due to deformation.
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.
Water droplets may adhere to the card when the rear door is opened
without thoroughly drying. Also, water may accumulate in the gap around the card compartment, the battery compartment or the terminal connector. Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft dry cloth.
The water droplets may seep into this unit when the rear door is closed
while it is still wet, causing condensation or failure.
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)
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A Moisture here
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. When draining, attach the hand strap to the unit and secure the hand strap to your wrist to prevent the unit from dropping.
B Drainage holes
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Preparation
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Names and Functions of Main Parts

HX-WA2

1 LCD monitor (l 45)
It can open up to 90o A, rotate up to 180o B towards the lens or 105o
C 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.
2 Power button [ ] (l 38) 3 Status indicator (l 2, 27, 34, 177) 4 Open/close lever [SD CARD/BATTERY] (l 23, 34) 5 Lock lever [LOCK] (l 23, 34) 6 Menu button [MENU] (l 62) 7 REC/ button [REC/ ] (l 41) 8 Intelligent auto button [ ] (l 55)
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9 Zoom range button [ ] (l 72)
9
10
11
12
18
17
16
15
14
13
10 Photoshot button [ ] (l 49) 11 SET button [SET] (l 58, 62, 93, 102)
Use the SET button to select the recording functions and playback
operations, and to operate the menu screen.
In these operating instructions, the SET button is denoted as shown
below. Example:
or Select using the SET button
12 In Recording Mode: Zoom button [W/T] (l 71)
In Playback Mode: Volume button (l 60, 108) Zoom button [W/T] (l 106)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ] (l 60) 13 Recording start/stop button [ ] (l 46) 14 Rear door (l 23, 34) 15 Card slot 16 Battery holder 17 HDMI micro connector (l 121, 128) 18 USB/AV connector (l 121, 133, 145)
Use the USB cable/AV cable (only the supplied cable).
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19
20
22 23
21
19 Lens 20 Built-in flash (l 86)
The flash reaches high temperatures and may cause burns if touched.
Please do not touch the flash.
21 Hand strap fixture
Adjust the length after passing your arm through the hand strap.
22 Speaker 23 Internal stereo microphones 24 Tripod receptacle
If you attach a tripod which has a 5.5 mm screw or larger, it may
damage this unit.
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HX-DC2

1
2
3
4
1 LCD monitor (l 45)
It can open up to 90o.
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.
It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 105o B towards the
opposite direction.
2 Power button [ ] (l 38) 3 USB/AV connector (l 122, 133, 145)
Use the USB cable/AV cable (only the supplied cable).
4 HDMI mini connector (l 122, 128)
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5 Hand strap fixture
8
7
13
12
11
10
9
6
5
14
15
6 Zoom range button [ ] (l 72) 7 Photoshot button [ ] (l 49) 8 SET button [SET] (l 58, 62, 93, 102)
Use the SET button to select the recording functions and playback
operations, and to operate the menu screen.
In these operating instructions, the SET button is denoted as shown below. Example:
or Select using the SET button
9 In Recording Mode: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 71)
In Playback Mode: Volume lever (l 60, 108)
Zoom lever [W/T] (l 106)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ] (l 60) 10 Recording start/stop button [ ] (l 46) 11 Menu button [MENU] (l 62) 12 REC/ button [REC/ ] 13 Battery/Card cover (l 25, 36)
14 Battery holder 15 Card slot
(
l 41
)
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16
17
18
19
20
21
16 Lens
When not using the unit, be sure to fit the lens cap to protect the lens.Keep the lens cap out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
17 Speaker 18 Status indicator (l 2, 28, 36, 177) 19 Internal stereo microphones 20 Built-in flash (l 86)
The flash reaches high temperatures and may cause burns if touched.
Please do not touch the flash.
21 Tripod receptacle
If you attach a tripod which has a 5.5 mm screw or larger, it may
damage this unit.
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Preparation
HX-WA2
HX-DC2
LOCK
SD CARD/ BATTERY

Power supply

About batteries that you can use with this unit
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 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

HX-WA2
Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 38)
1 Open the rear door.
1 Unlock the LOCK lever. 2 Slide the open/close lever. 3 Open the rear door.
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2 (To insert the battery pack)
LOCK
SD CARD/ BATTERY
Confirm the orientation of the terminal markings and
insert the battery.
A terminal markings
Confirm that lever B is locked on to the battery.It is possible to mistakenly insert the battery upside down, so be sure to
check the orientation carefully.
(To remove the battery pack)
Push the lever B toward the
direction of arrow, and pull the
battery straight out.
3 Close the rear door.
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1 Close the rear door.
LOCK
SD CARD/ BATTERY
SD CARD/ BATTERY
LOCK
Unlocked state
Locked state
Open/close lever
Lock lever
2 Slide the open/close lever. 3 Lock the LOCK lever.
Lock securely to the points where the red portion C of the open/close
lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible.
HX-DC2
Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 38)
1 Open the battery/card cover.
1
Slide while pushing the battery/ card cover.
2 Open the battery/card cover.
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2 Insert the battery, taking care to match up the terminal
markings.
A terminal markings
It is possible to mistakenly insert the battery upside down, so be sure to
check the orientation carefully.
3 Close the battery/card cover.
Securely close it until it clicks.
Removing the battery
Press and hold down the power button to turn off the unit, then pull up and remove the battery.
Always check that the LCD monitor and status indicator lamp are off.Keep the battery pack out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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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: Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor and USB cable. Do not
use parts supplied with other equipment.
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.
The battery is charged while the unit is off or in the sleep mode.
(l 39) The battery cannot be charged while the unit is recording or playing back.
It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between
10 oC and 30 oC. (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
HX-WA2
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HX-DC2
A Status indicator B AC adaptor C To the AC outlet
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1 Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor.
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.
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.
Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one.We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 29).If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this
product.
Do not heat or expose to flame.Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
For charging by connecting to another device, refer to page 148.If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to
page 177.
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Charging and recording time

Charging/Recording time
Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor)
HX-WA2
Battery model
number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Supplied battery/
VW-VBX090
(optional)
[3.7 V/880 mAh]
Battery model
number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Supplied battery/
VW-VBX070
(optional)
[3.7 V/700 mAh]
These times are approximations.
Charging
time
2h
30 min
HX-DC2
Charging
time
2h
Recording
mode
Recording
mode
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Maximum
continuous
recordable
time
1h5min 40min
1h15min 40min
1h10min 40min
1h20min 45min
1h50min 50min
1h25min 45min
1h55min s
Maximum
continuous
recordable
time
50 min 30 min
55 min 35 min
50 min 30 min
1h5min 35min
1h25min 45min
1h5min 40min
1h30min s
Actual
recordable
Actual
recordable
time
time
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.
The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when
repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Battery capacity indication
The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
#### (red)
When the charge is low, is displayed at the centre of the LCD monitor.
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.
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