Panasonic HX-WA20, HX-DC2, HXWA2A, HX-WA2 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Dual Camera
Model No. HX-WA20
HX-WA2
Preparation
Basic
HX-DC2
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,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
1AG6P1P6499--(S)
Advanced
(Recording)
Advanced
(Playback)
Copy/
Dubbing
With a PC
Others
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Dear Customer,
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
HX-WA20
HX-DC2
HX-WA20
HX-WA2
HX-DC2
Thank you for choosing
Panasonic!
Y ou 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 inner side of the
rear door ( / )
or the battery holder
( ) of your camera. Be
sure to retain this manual as
your conven i e nt camera
information source.
HX-WA2
Safety Precautions
/
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, elect ric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit.
≥ Do not expose accessories (battery pack, AC adaptor , SD memory
card and etc.) to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids , such as vases, on accessories.
≥ Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Do not remove covers.
Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
≥
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, elect ric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moistu re, 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.
≥
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CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, elect ric 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 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 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:
≥
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥
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
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
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
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.
installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices.
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
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The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
HX-WA20
HX-WA2
HX-DC2
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
≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a
120 V AC power supply only.
≥ 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.
∫ Concerning the battery
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified
unit.
≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign mat ter on the terminals.
≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥ 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 cont act with your eye s, never rub the
eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
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Warning
HX-WA2
HX-DC2
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:
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above
60 oC (140 oF) or incinerate.
CAUTION
≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
≥ When disposing the batteries, pleas e contact your local authorities
or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
∫ Product Identification Marking
Product Location
Dual Camera /
HX-WA20
Inner side of LCD monitor
Battery hold er
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Precautions
WARNING
USE & LOCATION
≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED
BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE
THE SD CARD.
CAUTION
≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT
OBJECTS
≥ 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 permanent ly damage the
internal parts of your camera.
≥ 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.
≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY
TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.
≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and handle your camera in a
manner that will not subject it to un necessary movement (avoid
shaking and striking). Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up device
which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.
CARE
≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use strong or abrasive
detergents when cleaning your camera body.
≥
TO PROTECT THE LENS
your hand. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when
cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.
≥ TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YO UR CAMERA ... Before handling
your camera, make sure your hands and face are free from any
chemical products, suc h as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.
... Do not touch the surface of the lens with
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-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposa l in other Coun tr ies 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.
∫ About recording format s and compatibility of the unit
≥ The unit is an MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC file standard) Dual Camera
for recording high-definit ion 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 doe s not guarantee any content if recor ding or editing
does not work properly. Likewise, the abo ve also app lies in a ca se wher e
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 wav es, breakage, and failures,
back up the data to a PC or di sc. (l 145)
≥ The status indicator (l 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
malfuncti on in the unit.
jTurn the unit off (re m ove 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 184)
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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 no t have t he SDHC logo o r 48GB
or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based
on SD Memory Card Specifications.
≥ Refer to page 39 for more details on SD cards.
∫ For the purposes of this owner’s manual
≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are
referred to as the “SD ca rd” .
≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture
playback are indicated by in this owner’s manual.
≥ Functions that can be used for still picture recording/still picture
playback are indicated by in this owner’s manual.
≥ Functions that can be used for audio recording/audio playback are
indicated by in this owner’s manual.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00
≥ “File” is used to mean “scene”, “still picture” and “audio file”.
This owner’s manual is designed for use with models ,
and . Pictures may be slightly different from the original.
HX-DC2
≥ The illustrations used in this owner’s manual show model ,
however , parts of the explanation refer to different models.
≥ Depending on the model, some functions are not available.
≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥ Not all models may be available de pen ding on th e re gion of pur chas e.
HX-WA20
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Contents
Preparation
(Important)
About the Waterproof and Dustproof Performance of this unit
[HX-WA20]/[HX-WA2] ....................................................................... 13
Check before using underwater.................................................. 15
Using this unit und erw a te r........................................................... 18
Caring for this unit after using it underwater ............................... 18
Accessories...................................................................................... 22
Names and Functions of Main Parts.............................................. 24
HX-WA20/HX-WA2 ..................................................................... 24
HX-DC2....................................................................................... 27
Power supply.. ... ... ................................. ... ... ... .................................. 30
Inserting/removing the battery..................................................... 30
Charging the battery ................................................................... 34
Charging and reco rdi n g tim e....... .. ... ................. ... ... .. .................. 36
Recording to a card ......................................................................... 39
Cards that you can use with this unit .......................................... 39
Inserting/removing an SD card.................................................... 40
Turning the unit on/off..................................................................... 44
About standby mode ................................................................... 44
About economy function ............................................................. 45
About the high temperature warning icon ................................... 46
Selecting a mode ............................................................................. 47
Setting date and time....................................................................... 48
Basic
Before recording.............................................................................. 50
Recording motion pictures ............................................................. 52
Recording still pictures................................................................... 55
About recording still pictures during motion picture recording
and audio recordin g .............. ... ................................................... 58
Recording audio............................................................................... 59
Intelligent Auto Mode ...................................................................... 61
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Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback.................................. 64
Using the menu scre e n ............. ... ... ................................................ 68
Using Option Menu.......................................................................... 70
OPTION MENU 1........................................................................ 70
OPTION MENU 2........................................................................ 71
OPTION MENU 3........................................................................ 73
Advanced (Recording)
Using the zoom ......... ... .................................................. ... ... ... ......... 76
Double range zoom [HX-WA2]/[HX-DC2] ................................... 77
Zoom mode................................................................................. 78
Image stabilizer ............ ... ................................................................. 80
Recording in Slow Motion Mode [HX-WA20]................................. 81
Burst recording................................................................................ 83
Recording panorama still pictures................................................. 85
Recording underwater [HX-WA20]/[HX-WA2]................................ 88
Record with color balance and audio that are suitable
for recording underwater............................................................. 88
Recording functions of menus....................................................... 89
RECORDING MENU 1................................................................ 89
RECORDING MENU 2................................................................ 96
RECORDING MENU 3.............................................................. 100
RECORDING MENU 4.............................................................. 107
Manual recording........................................................................... 108
White Balance ........................................................................... 108
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment [HX-WA20] .................... 110
Setting the focus and recording ................................................ 112
Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations ..................................................................... 113
Playback using operation icon .................................................. 113
Creating still picture from motion picture................................... 115
Cutting out a section of a panorama still picture....................... 116
Zooming in on a still picture during play back
(Playback zoom) ................ .................................. ... .. ... ............. 117
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Various playback functions .......................................................... 118
Changing the playback settings and playing back
the slide show ........................................................................... 118
Displaying file info rm a ti o n ........ ... .............................................. 120
Using the playba ck me nu .. .. ... ................. ... ... .. .............................. 122
PLAYBACK MENU 1................................................. ... ... ... ....... 122
PLAYBACK MENU 2................................................. ... ... ... ....... 124
Deleting scene s/ still pictures/aud io f ile s .. ... ................ ... ... ... ....... 128
Protecting a fil e ............. .. ... ................. ... ................. .. ... ............. 131
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV........................................... 132
Connecting with an HDMI micro cable/HDMI mini cable........... 137
TV format setting........ ... .. ................................................... ... .. .. 137
Playback using VIERALink
™
................. ... ................................... 138
Copy/Dubbing
Copying from Bui lt- in M em ory to SD ca rd .......... ... ... .. ................ 142
Dubbing images onto other video devices.................................. 143
With a PC
What you can do with a PC ........................................................... 145
End User License Ag ree m e nt ....... .................................. ... ... .. .. 148
Operating environment ................................................................. 150
Installation ................. ... ... ............................................................... 154
Connecting to a PC........................................................................ 155
Use as a card reader ................................................................ 156
Using the unit as a web camera................................................ 159
Starting HD Writer VE 2.0 .............................................................. 161
Reading the operating instructions of the software applications..... 161
If using Mac .................................................................................... 162
Uploading files to a web service .................................................. 163
Using the Eye-Fi
™
transfer feature ...................... ... ... .. ................ 166
Others
LCD Display Indic a tio ns...... .................................. ... ... .. ................ 169
Messages........... ... .. ... ................. ... ... .. ............................................ 173
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Troubleshooting............................................................................. 173
Cautions for use............................................................................. 182
About copyright ...................................................................... ... .. .. 189
Recording modes/approximate recordable time ........................ 191
Approximate number of recordable pictures.............................. 193
Specifications ................................................................. ... ... ... ....... 196
Optional access o ri es...... ... .................................................. ... ... .. .. 203
Accessory Order Form
(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)..................................... 205
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)........ 206
Warranty (For Canadian Cu s to me rs ) ................ ................. ... ... .. .. 208
Useful Information (Only For Latin American Countries) .......... 209
Index ............................. ... ... .. .......................................................... 210
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido.... 212
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Preparation
HX-WA20
HX-WA2
(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
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 a ccordan ce with the handlin g method estab lished
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 dropp ed etc. If an impact to this unit occurs, it
should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Pa nasonic’ s Servic e Center
to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
≥ The waterproof performance may be degrade d du e t o the s trong water
pressure when this unit is used deep er than 3 m (10 feet) 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.
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≥ 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.
≥ 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 (95 oF)], inside a car u nder st rong sun light, c lose t o a
heater, on the beach, etc. Waterpro of 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 supplied brush.
≥ 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 stain s, 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 f r om high temperatures, humidity, sand
and dust. The fog will disappear natura lly in about 2 hours with the rear
door open when the temperatur e of this unit gets close to the ambient
temperature.
≥ Contact Panasonic’s Service Cent er if the fogging does not disappear.
Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged
Condensation may occur and th e 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 humidit y, 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 wa rm 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
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
1 Unlock the LOCK lever.
2 Slide the open/close lever.
3 Open the rear door.
LOCK
2 Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner
side of the rear door.
≥ If there are any foreign objects, s uch as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the
surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causing
malfunction.
3 If there is foreign matter adherin g 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 pr event 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 1year, with
use and age. To avoid p ermanently damagi ng this unit the seals should
be replaced once each year. Please contact Panasonic’s Service
Center for related costs and other information.
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5 Close the rear door securely.
LOCK
SD CARD/
BATTERY
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 prev ent 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 matt er and clea n in pr ep ar ati on
for next use.
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Using this unit underwater
≥ Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 3m (10 feet) with the
water temperature between 0oC and 35 oC (32 oF and 95 oF).
≥ Do not use this unit at a depth of over 3 m (10 feet).
≥
Do not use it in hot water over 35oC (
≥ Do not use this unit underwater not longer than 60minutes
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 us e 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.
≥ Attachin g a tri p od with a 5.5 mm (0.22 q) screw or larger may open a
hole in this unit through which water will leak.
95 o
F) (in a bath or a hot spring).
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.
≥ Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on
your hands, body, hair, etc.
≥ It is recommended to clean this unit indoo rs, avoi ding places whe re
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, discolorat i on, 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 distort i on.
≥ Fasten the strap firmly to prevent this unit from dropping.
3 Wipe off water drops on this unit w ith a dry sof t c loth
and dry this unit in a shaded area which is well
ventilated.
≥ Dry this unit by standing it on a dry cloth.
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≥ Do not dry this unit with hot air from dryer or similar. It will deteriorate
the waterproof performance or c ause failure due to deformation.
≥ Do not use chemicals such as ben zin e, th inne r, alcohol, or cleans er, or
soap or deterg en ts .
4 Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the
rear door, and wi pe 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 comp artm ent, the batt ery c ompar tmen t o r t he termin al
connector. Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft dry cloth.
≥ The water droplets may seep in to this u nit when t he rear d oor is c losed
while it is still wet, causing condensation or f ailure.
∫ 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 exposur e to water)
A Moisture here
∫ About the water draining design
This unit is designed so that wat er 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.
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When draining, attach the hand strap to the unit and secure the hand
strap to your wrist to preven t the unit from dropping.
B Drainage holes
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Preparation
HX-WA2
HX-DC2
HX-WA2
HX-DC2
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-WA20
VW-VBX090
VW-VBX070
AC adaptor
VSK0750
AV cable
/
HX-WA20
VFA0555
HX-DC2
VFA0543
USB cable
VFA0554
Lens cap
VFC4701
Lens cap strap
VFC4702
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Handstrap
HX-WA2
HX-DC2
HX-WA2
/
HX-WA20
VFC4817
VFC4627
T o pre vent th e unit f rom dropp ing, be sure
to attach the hands trap. (l 26, 28)
/
HX-WA20
Brush
VYC1064
CD-ROM
Software
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Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts
HX-WA20/HX-WA2
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3
4
6
5
7
8
1 LCD monitor (l 51)
≥ 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 productio n technology, there may be some
tiny bright or dark spots on th e LCD monitor screen. However, this is
not a malfunction and does no t affect the recorded picture.
2 Power button [ ] (l 44)
3 Status ind icator (l 7, 34, 40, 186)
4 Open/close lever [SD CARD/BATTERY] (l 30, 40)
5 Lock lever [LOCK] (l 30, 40)
6 Menu button [MENU] (l 68)
7 REC/ button [REC/ ] (l 47)
8 Intelligent auto button [ ] (l 61)
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9
10
11
12
18
17
16
15
14
13
HX-WA20
HX-WA2
Slow motion mode button [ ] (l 81)
Zoom range button [ ] (l 77)
10 Photoshot button [ ] (l 55)
11 SET button [SET] (l 64, 68, 103, 113)
≥ Use the SET button to select the recording functions and playback
operations, and to operate the menu screen.
≥ In this owner’s manual, the SET button is deno ted as shown below.
Example:
or Select using the SET button
12 In Recording Mode: Zoom button [W/T] (l 76)
In Playback Mode: Volume button (l 66, 119)
Zoom button [W/T] (l 117)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ] (l 66)
13 Recording start/stop button [ ] (l 52)
14 Rear door (l 30, 40 )
15 Card slot
16 Battery holder
17 HDMI micro connector (l 132, 139)
18 USB/AV connector (l 132, 143, 155)
≥ Use the USB cable/AV cable (only the supplied cable).
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19 Lens
19
20
21
22
23
24
20 Built-in flash (l 96)
≥ The flash reaches high tempera tures 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 (0.22 q) screw or larger, it
may damage this unit.
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HX-DC2
1
2
3
4
1 LCD monitor (l 51)
≥ 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 44)
3 USB/AV connector (l 133, 143, 155)
≥ Use the USB cable/AV cable (only the supplied cable).
4 HDMI mini connector (l 133, 139)
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5 Hand strap fixture
8
7
13
12
11
10
9
6
5
14
15
6 Zoom range button [ ] (l 77)
7 Photoshot button [ ] (l 55)
8 SET button [SET] (l 64, 68, 103, 113)
≥ Use the SET button to select the recording functions and playback
operations, and to operate the menu screen.
≥ In this owner’s manual, the SET button is denoted as shown below.
Example:
or Select using the SET button
9 In Recording Mode: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 76)
In Playback Mode: Volume lever (l 66, 119)
Zoom lever [W/T] (l 117)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ] (l 66)
10 Recording start/stop button [ ] (l 52)
11 Menu button [MENU] (l 68)
12 REC/ button [REC/ ]
13 Battery/Card cover (l 32, 42)
14 Battery holder
15 Card slot
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l 47
)
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 7, 35, 42, 186)
19 Internal stereo microphones
20 Built-in flash (l 96)
≥ The flash reaches high tempera tures 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 (0.22 q) screw or larger, it
may damage this unit.
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Preparation
HX-WA20
HX-WA2
HX-DC2
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.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 44)
1 Open the rear door.
/
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.
HX-WA20/HX-WA2
SD CARD/
BATTERY
LOCK
1 Unlock the LOCK lever.
2 Slide the open/close lever.
3 Open the rear door.
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