PANASONIC HXWA2GA User Manual
Basic Operating Instructions
Dual Camera
Model No. HX-WA2
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
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric 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.
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.
For EG only
∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility
This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.
Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15:
optional).
∫ Product identification marking
Product Location
Dual Camera Inner side of LCD monitor
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-If you see this symbol-
Cd
∫ 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.
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.
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.
By disposing of these products and batteries
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
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
requirement set by the Directive for the chemical
involved.
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∫ Cautions 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.).
≥ 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 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.
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∫ 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).
∫ 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 26 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
Information for Your Safety............................................................... 2
Preparation
(Important)
About the Waterproof Performance of this unit.............................. 9
Check before using underwater .................................................. 11
Using this unit underwater........................................................... 14
Caring of this unit after using it underwater................................. 14
Accessories...................................................................................... 18
Optional accessories................................................................... 19
Power supply.................................................................................... 20
Inserting/removing the battery..................................................... 20
Charging the battery ................................................................... 23
Charging and recording time....................................................... 25
Recording to a card ......................................................................... 26
Cards that you can use with this unit .......................................... 26
Inserting/removing an SD card.................................................... 28
Turning the unit on/off ..................................................................... 31
Selecting a mode ............................................................................. 31
Setting date and time....................................................................... 32
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Basic
Recording motion pictures ............................................................. 34
Recording still pictures ................................................................... 35
Recording audio............................................................................... 36
Intelligent Auto Mode ...................................................................... 36
Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback .................................. 37
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV........................................... 39
Using the menu screen ................................................................... 40
Language selection ..................................................................... 41
Formatting ........................................................................................ 42
Using the zoom ................................................................................ 42
Double range zoom..................................................................... 43
Recording underwater ..................................................................... 44
Record with colour balance and audio that are suitable for
recording underwater.................................................................. 44
Others
Specifications................................................................................... 45
About copyright ............................................................................... 49
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ........................ 50
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Preparation
(Important)
About the Waterproof
Performance of this unit
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.
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.
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≥ 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)
A Moisture here
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