Panasonic HX-WA30, HX-WA3 Operating Instructions

Basic Operating Instructions

Dual Camera

Model No. HX-WA30

HX-WA3

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 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.

∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility

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

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

Dual Camera Inner side of LCD monitor

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Contact to Authorized Representative: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

This product is intended for general consumer. (Category 3) This product on purpose to connect to access point of 2.4 GHz WLAN.

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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.

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 correctly,

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

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 micro cable (RP-CHEU15:

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.

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∫ Indemnity about recorded content

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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 28 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

HX-WA30

, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.

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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

Preparation

(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance

of this unit........................................................................................... 9

Check before using underwater .................................................. 12

Using this unit underwater........................................................... 14

Caring for this unit after using it underwater ............................... 14

When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures .................. 18

Accessories...................................................................................... 20

Optional accessories................................................................... 20

Power supply.................................................................................... 21

Inserting/removing the battery..................................................... 21

Charging the battery ................................................................... 24

Charging and recording time....................................................... 26

Recording to a card ......................................................................... 28

Cards that you can use with this unit .......................................... 28

Inserting/removing an SD card.................................................... 29

Turning the unit on/off ..................................................................... 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........................................... 38

Using the menu screen ................................................................... 39

Language selection ..................................................................... 41

Formatting ................................................................................... 41

Using the zoom ................................................................................ 42

Double range zoom [HX-WA3] .................................................... 43

Recording in Slow Motion Mode [HX-WA30] ................................. 44

Recording with a filter effect........................................................... 46

Recording underwater ..................................................................... 47

Wi-Fi [HX-WA30]

What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function .................................... 48

If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established ............................ 49

Others

About copyright ............................................................................... 52

Specifications................................................................................... 54

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Preparation

(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of this unit

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Waterproof/Dustproof Performance

This unit’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IP68” rating. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this unit can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 10 m for a time not exceeding 60 minutes.

Anti-shock Performance

This unit has cleared a test conducted by Panasonic, which complies with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock (a drop test performed from a height of 1.5 m onto 3 cm thick plywood when the LCD monitor was closed with the screen facing inwards).

HX-WA3

Waterproof/Dustproof Performance

This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

*1 This means that this unit can be used underwater for specified time

in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic.

*2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of

the U.S. Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm, at 26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges,

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6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation

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drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices.) Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm to 150 cm dropping onto 3 cm thick plyboard. This drop test was passed. (Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop impact is applied.)

∫ Handling 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 10 m underwater.

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The waterproof performance may be degraded due to the strong water pressure when this unit is used deeper than 5 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)

≥ Supplied accessories such as battery, etc., are not dustproof or

anti-shock performance.

≥ 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

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high (above 35 oC), inside a car under strong sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded.

≥ Wipe off any sand grains or dust on the speaker or microphones. Do

not use a needle or other sharp object. (Waterproofing performance may be adversely affected)

≥ 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 foreign objects are present on the inner side of the rear door,

wipe them off with a 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

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, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the

surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causing malfunction.

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3 If foreign objects are present, wipe them off with a

LOCK

SD CARD/ BATTERY







lint-free cloth.

≥ Be extremely careful to remove any sand etc.

that may adhere to the sides and corners of the rubber seal.

≥ 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.

5 Close the rear door securely.

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.

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Using this unit underwater

HX-WA30

≥

Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 10 m with the water temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC. Do not use this unit at a depth of over 10 m.

HX-WA3

Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 5 m with the water temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC. Do not use this unit at a depth of over 5 m.

≥ Do not use it in hot water over 35 oC (in a bath or hot spring). ≥

Do not use this unit underwater not longer than 60 minutes continuously.

≥ Do not open or close the rear door underwater. ≥ 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.

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 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

≥ Do not directly rinse this unit with tap water.

LOCK

2 Hold this unit as shown in the illustration, and shake

it gently several times to drain the water.

≥ 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. ≥ If water collects on the microphones or speaker of this unit, it may

cause lower sound or distorted sound. Dry for approximately 1 hour.

≥ 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.

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∫ 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

∫ 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. (l 15)



B Drainage holes

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Preparation

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When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures

≥ It may cause injury to the skin if you directly touch the metal parts

of the unit in places where temperature is very low [environments under 0 oC, such as ski resorts or places at high altitude] for a long period of time. Use gloves or similar when using it for long periods.

≥ The performance of the battery (recording time/operating time) may

decrease temporarily when using in a temperature between j10 oC and 0 oC (cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude). Charge the battery sufficiently in a place where the ambient temperature is between 10 oC and 30 oC.

≥ The battery cannot be recharged in a temperature less than 0 oC. (The

Status indicator blinks when the battery cannot be recharged.)

≥ Power cannot be supplied to the device via an electric wall socket

using the AC adaptor when the temperature is under 0 oC.

≥ If the unit gets very cold in cold places such as ski resorts or places at

high altitude, performance of the LCD monitor may temporarily drop immediately after turning the power on, e.g. the picture on the LCD monitor being slightly darker than usual or ghost images appearing. In cold environments, keep the unit warm during use by keeping it inside your cold-weather gear or clothes. The performance will resume as normal when the internal temperature rises.

≥ If the unit is used in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high

altitude with snow or water droplets adhered to the unit, some parts of the unit may become hard to move or the sound may become dim with snow or water droplets freezing in the gap of the zoom button, the power button, speakers, and microphone. This is not a malfunction.

≥

If the Wi-Fi places at high altitude, playback may not be performed correctly.

function is used in cold places such as ski resorts or

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