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  • Panasonic HXDC1 | HXDC1 User Guide - Page 1
    Owner's Manual Dual Camera Model No.HX-DC10 HX-DC1 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 P VQT3M88
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    for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Purchased located on the battery holder of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR
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    compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to Panasonic Model No.: HX-DC10/HX-DC1 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic
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    OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. k Concerning the battery Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) i Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. i Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. i Do not get dirt, sand
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    type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. k Product Identification Marking Product Dual Camera Location Battery holder U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
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    This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning. i AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW
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    i TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA ... Before handling your camera, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as sunblock, as it may damage the finish. -If you see this
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    covered by this owner's manual i This manual pertains to models HX-DC10 and HX-DC1. i Where passages refer to a specific model(s), the model number memory or cause a malfunction in the unit. h Turn the unit off (remove the battery) h Eject the SD card from the camera h Insert or remove the USB cable
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    the actual product. i Unless noted otherwise, the screen and camera illustrations are those of Model HX-DC10. k For the purposes of this owner's manual i SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the "SD card". i Pages for reference are indicated by parentheses, for
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    WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR DIGITAL MOVIE CAMERA Easy shooting/playback (Basic features) Intelligent Auto Mode (HX-DC10) ... (page 48) Just point the camera at the subject, and it automatically ascertains the scene and captures the images with the optimum settings. 16M-S 353 1080-30p 000:15:53
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    43, 74) Subject tracking... (pages 45, 80) Scene mode... (pages 41, 72, 171 to 173) HINT User guide on the Internet When this camera is connected to an Internet-connected VIERA via an HDMI mini cable (sold separately), you can press the VIERA's remote control Menu button and from the resulting menu
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    /dubbing) From built-in memory to SD card... (page 47) DVD recorder and video deck... (page 154) * It is not possible to directly insert in the card slot an SD card recorded with this camera and play back or dub from it. * It is not possible to connect the camera to the USB connector and play back
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    (as of February 2011 18 „ SETUP PARTS NAMES 20 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 23 About the temperature alert icon 29 INSTALLING THE CARD 30 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 32 Turning on the camera 32 Turning off the camera 33 Turning on the camera when it is in the sleep mode 33 DATE AND TIME
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    (image stabilizer) setting (page 43 74 Focus setting (page 43 75 ISO sensitivity setting (page 43 76 White balance setting (page 43 77 RECORDING MENU 3 78 Exposure setting (HX-DC10) (page 45 78 Subject tracking settings (page 45 80 Shortcut setting (page 45 82 Exposure compensation 85
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    the card reader function (mass storage 140 INSTALLATION 141 Uninstalling HD Writer VE 1.0 144 STARTING HD WRITER VE 1.0 145 Reading the owner's manual of the software applications ..........146 IF USING Mac 147 Operating environment 147 Copying photos on a computer 147 To disconnect USB cable
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    „ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 156 TROUBLESHOOTING 164 Camera 164 Restrictions concerning the Scene Mode and Color Mode PICTURES 183 SPECIFICATIONS 185 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 191 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO 193 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía espa
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    as of February, 2011. These may be subject to change. … Battery pack VW-VBX070 … AC adaptor VSK0750 … USB cable VFA0544 … AV cable VFA0543 … Lens cap VFC4701 Lens cap strap VFC4702 … CD-ROM Software … Handstrap * To prevent the camera from dropping, be sure to attach the handstrap (page 52
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    label to confirm the rating. (Example) Please confirm which of our SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/ SDXC Memory Cards can be used with this product by visiting the support web site at the address below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) 18 VQT3M88
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    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. i Cards with capacity larger than 64 GB cannot be used. i When the write-protect switch on the SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible
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    Lens Monitor unit Internal stereo microphone Flash i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting. * The tripod mounting hole is on the bottom. Attaching to a tripod having a screw length longer than 5.5 mm (0.22") may damage the
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    Green Flashing (Faster) Flashing (Fast) Flashing (Slow) Flashing (Slower) Lit Flashing Lit Orange Camera status Accessing built-in memory or SD card Battery charge error Self-timer is operating Battery is charging USB connection During sleep mode AV cable/ HDMI mini cable connection VQT3M88 21
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    strap eyelet (page 52) SETUP terminal cover USB/AV terminal HDMI terminal Battery cover k Operation pad HX-DC10 button [O] button Photo shooting button SET button Zoom switch* [@] button Video recording button MENU button REC/ button HX-DC1 Zoom switch* ZOOM RANGE button [O] button Photo
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    of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack be used. Guide to charging The battery temperature should also be the same.) The indicated charging time is for when the AC adaptor is used for charging. Battery model
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    SETUP Battery model number [voltage/ capacity (minimum)] Charging time Recording mode Maximum continuous recordable time Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min Approx. 30 min Supplied battery/ VW-VBX070 (optional) [3.7 V/700 mAh] Approx. 2 h < Approx. 1 h Approx. 1 h 25 min Approx
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    Number of recordable images Recording time Approx. 170 images Approx. 85 min By CIPA standard Playback time Approx. 180 min i CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association. i Using the supplied battery i Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB) VQT3M88 25
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    4 Insert by matching the connector markings i Be sure the turn off the camera by pressing the power button until the status indicator (page 21) turns off before removing the battery pack. i Raise the end of the battery pack to remove it. 5 Close 26 VQT3M88 6 Close
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    USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if a different USB cable is used. h The AC adaptor is for this camera only. Do not use it with other devices. h Recharging takes place only when the camera is a malfunction in the camera, the battery pack or the AC adaptor. In case the status indicator is
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    case, use the AC adaptor to charge the battery. i Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal on your computer. Do not connect it to the USB terminal on the monitor or the keyboard, or to the USB hub. i If the camera the battery pack when it is fully charged. After a full recharge, the battery should
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    , a temperature alert icon will appear as described below. k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature rises during use h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a icon lights on the LCD monitor. It is
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    in another device, be sure to format it with this camera (page 107 and 118). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. 1 Open 2 Insert the card i Push straight in until you hear a click. 3 Close Card's label side 4 Close firmly until you hear a click.
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    SETUP HINT Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card i Doing so may damage the card or the stored files. If the status indicator is lit red... i Never remove the card when the status indicator is flashing red, as doing so may result in loss of files stored in the card. VQT3M88 31
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    SETUP TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera 1 Open the monitor unit, and press the power button. h The LCD monitor turns on. Monitor unit Power button LCD monitor 90° 32 VQT3M88 180° 105°
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    h If you briefly press the power button, once, the camera will switch to the sleep mode. Turning on the camera when it is in the sleep mode In order to preserve battery pack power, the ECONOMY function operates to automatically turn off the camera (sleep mode) after about 5 minutes of no use during
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    date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 36. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 20, 2011 1 Turn on the camera (page 32), and display Option Setting Menu 1 (page 103). 2 Select [CLOCK SET] and press the SET button. h The Clock Set Screen appears. h Follow the procedures
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    SETUP 4 Set the clock. 1 Select [TIME]. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen appears. 3 Set the time to "07:30 PM". h The time is set in the following order: Set the hour → Set the minute. 4 Press the SET button. 5 Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback. 1 Select [
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    to check that the date and time settings are still correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of any type. HINT About the internal backup battery i This camera's internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the shooting settings
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    RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). 1 Turn on the camera (page 32). 2 Press the REC/ button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/ button is pressed. REC/ button VQT3M88 37
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    SETUP MENU SCREEN Accessing/exiting the Menu Screen 1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 37). 2 Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button
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    SETUP Using the Menu 1 Display the desired menu (page 38). 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button. Push up Push down Press Select
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    5 3 SELF TIMER 6 ENTER 7 1 Recording mode (page 68) : Record at 1920 × 1080 pixels (60i). : Record at (page 71) HX-DC10 A: Image size is 4608 × 3456 pixels (low 4608 × 2592 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio). HX-DC1 6: Image size is 4352 × 3264 pixels (
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    is 640 × 480 pixels. HX-DC10 C: 4608 × 3456-pixel hi-speed burst. HX-DC1 :: 4352 × 3264-pixel hi-speed burst. All models a monochrome (black and white) image. : Produces a sepia image. 5 Flash k: The camera will detect the battery power indication (page 121) VQT3M88 41 SETUP
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    SETUP 1 RECORDING MENU 2 2 3 E.I.S. FOCUS 1 2 FOCUS MODE 3 1 METERING MODE 4 2 ISO 5 3 WHITE BALANCE 6 ENTER 7 42 VQT3M88
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    (3.9") to ∞ (normal). -: The focus can be set manually. : The camera focuses on the subject within a range of 1 cm (0.4") HX-DC10) h The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity. 6 White balance (page 77) >: White accurate white balance (white set). 7 Remaining battery power indication (
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    SETUP 1 RECORDING MENU 3 2 EXPOSURE P 1 3 SUBJECT TRACKING 2 DIGITAL ZOOM 3 1 WIND CUT 2 AUTO REVIEW 3 SHORTCUTS 4 1 5 6 ENTER 7 1 RECORDING MENU 3 2 SUBJECT TRACKING 2 3 DIGITAL ZOOM 3 WIND CUT 4 1 AUTO REVIEW 2 SHORTCUTS 3 1 5 6 ENTER 7 44
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    HX-DC10) @: The exposure is set automatically. T: Set the shutter speed manually (shutter speed priority). g: Set the aperture manually (aperture priority). H: Set the aperture and shutter speed manually. 2 Subject tracking (page 80) h Automatically target a specific . 5 Auto review h Specify the
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    63) h Delete files. 5 Rotate (page 89) h Rotate a photo. 6 Resize (page 89) h A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image. 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 121) 46 VQT3M88
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    ) h Repair the "red-eye" caused by the flash (photos only). 2 Edit video (page 91) h Edit videos. 3 Copy (page 100) h Copy files from the built-in memory to the card. 4 Remaining battery power indication (page 121) VQT3M88 47
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    SETUP INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE (HX-DC10) The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly. The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may be very bright. Very bright subject is recorded clearly.
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    images. *1 Video recording only *2 Photo shooting only HINT i Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode. i Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait, Night Scenery and Low Light modes. i Faces may not be detected depending on the recording conditions, such
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    span just before and after sunset 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise or sunset 9 Candlelight 9 1 000K If the automatic white balance is not functioning normally, adjust the white balance manually. (page 77) Auto focus The unit focuses automatically. i Auto focus does not work correctly in the
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    but this does not indicate a malfunction. i If the camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during use, you might temporarily discontinue use until it cools down, or try holding it in your other hand for a while. Please use a tripod or other support when using the camera for a long time. VQT3M88 51
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    BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING How to use the accessories k Handstrap k Lens cap 1 2 3 4 52 VQT3M88
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    BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING VIDEO RECORDING 1 Turn on the camera (page 32), and set it to the recording mode ( once, and recording begins in a new file. (4-GB files are automatically created (page 181).) h HX-DC1: When the file size of the recording exceeds 4 GB, recording pauses (from a few seconds
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    BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING TAKING PHOTOS 1 Turn on the camera (page 32), and set it to the recording mode (page 37). h If the subject is a person, a green double-frame appears around the face (page 80). 2
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    the shutter speed is slow and the possibility that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the camera shake icon may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to Auto (page 41). i When shooting
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    BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING Shoot a photo while recording a video You can capture a photo (single frame) while recording a video. 1 While recording a video, when you see a scene you'd like to capture a photo of, press the [O] button. HINT i When shooting a photo while recording a video, the flash
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    has two zoom functions: Optical zoom and Digital zoom (page 45). 1 Point the camera lens at the subject. Zoom switch 2 Push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P] to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. h When
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    use a tripod to stabilize the camera when recording videos at a high magnification. i When the digital zoom is used, the picture quality becomes grainier as the magnification increases. i See page 186 regarding zoom magnification. When the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed... (HX-DC1
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    BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS 1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 37). 2 Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the yellow
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    BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK Video playback operation To do this... Do this Normal forward playback Press the SET button or toggle the SET button up. Stop playback During playback, toggle the SET button down. Pause During playback, press the SET button or toggle the SET button up. During
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    HINT If the appears on the Playback Screen... i The icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments (page 182). BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK VQT3M88 61
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    computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed properly on the camera LCD monitor or a television.) If no audio is heard... i The audio is not played back when the video is played back in the frameby-frame
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    BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK DELETING FILES Deleted files cannot be restored, so delete files only after carefully checking the contents. Delete single/delete all/delete folder 1 Display the Playback Menu 1 (page 38), select the delete DELETE setting, and press the SET button. DELETE SINGLE:
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    BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK 3 Select [DELETE], and press the SET button. h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select [DELETE] and press the SET button. h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete
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    BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK 4 Press the SET button. h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [>]. h Up to 100 files can be selected. h To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file, move the yellow frame to the marked file and press the SET button. 5 Press the [O]
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    BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MODES 21-image display playback 1 Display the image you wish to play back. h The 8-image display appears. 2 Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side. h The 21-image display appears. h While the 21-image display is shown, you can push the zoom switch toward the
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    BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK Magnifying (zooming in) the image (photos only) 1 Display a photo. 2 Push the zoom switch toward the [T/]] side. SAVE 105% h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed. h For a photo that was captured with the
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    not support non-MP4-compatible devices. Playback is not possible on devices that are not MP4 compatible, so please check the user's manual for your device to confirm its compatibility. i In some cases, playback may not be possible on an MP4-compatible device. In this case, please use the camera
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    recording exceeds about 5 hours, the recorded file is saved and the audio recording ends. i If you close the monitor unit, audio recording stops and the camera switches to the standby mode. VQT3M88 69
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING k Audio playback 1 Select an audio file (: icon), and press the SET button. h Playback begins. To do this... Start playback Normal playback Pause Stop playback Fast forward (Maximum 15×) Fast forward/ fast reverse Fast reverse (Maximum 15×) Pause Return to
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    HINT What is the maximum number of images in a hi-speed burst sequence? HX-DC10 HX-DC1 C: 8 shots t: 20 shots :: 9 shots t: 12 shots i If you recording, images are temporarily [O] button. recorded in the built-in memory. Release the [O] button. Not saved Perfect shot Images are recorded
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    (page 41) You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. HINT i To return to normal photography, select from the scene mode menu, and . Night scenery /night portrait modes iIt is recommended that a tripod be used. 72 VQT3M88
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    . i For video photography, recording does not stop automatically. i The self-timer is automatically reset to off N after recording is ended and the camera turned off. When x is selected... i When the [O] button or [@] button is pressed, the status indicator will blink for about 10 seconds, and
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    If the motion compensation does not seem to be working... i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion. i If the digital zoom (page 45) is being used, the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING Focus setting (page 43) How to use the manual focus 1 Select -, and press the SET button. h The focus adjustment bar appears. 82), you can change the focus setting from the Recording Screen. i In some cases it may be difficult for the auto focus to work. VQT3M88 75
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING ISO sensitivity setting (page 43) With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. HINT i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set faster
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    This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. How to use the "white set" 1 Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 3 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 38 to 39 Exposure setting (HX-DC10) (page 45) The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually. 1 Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button. <
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING HINT i To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is recommended to use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera. i A slow shutter speed may be useful for taking pictures in a darker environment, but noise in the image may be increased. i
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    page 45) Adjust the settings to automatically target a specific color with the color tracking function, or capture h Each of the other faces is framed by a single green frame. 2 Press the [O] button halfway. h The double green frame changes to orange. 3 Press
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING Shooting with the color tracking function (photos only) 1 Set the color tracking setting to . h A target mark (+) appears in the center of the LCD monitor. 2 Move the target mark to the desired subject, and press the SET button. h When the subject is successfully
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    (pages 43 and 76). O SELF TIMER: Set the self-timer (page 73). H EXPOSURE: Set the exposure value for the exposure setting (page 78) (HX-DC10). PHOTO VIEW: Select the desired field of view (photo view or video view) for the Recording Standby Screen display. When "photo view" is selected
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING Video recording area 3 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. 4 Press the SET button. h The selected function is assigned to the key, and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen. h To assign
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    5 Press the MENU button. h The screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears, and then you are returned to the Recording Menu. h This completes the shortcuts setting. h On the screen in step 1, press the MENU button, and the screen to confirm the shortcut
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    is set to ±0.0. i When the camera is set to the playback mode. i After the power is turned off. i When the camera is set to the standby mode. i When the scene mode is changed. i When the USB cable is inserted or removed. i Intelligent Auto mode is activated or deactivated (HX-DC10). VQT3M88 85
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    PLAYBACK ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 38 to 39. Slideshow settings (page 46) Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a "slideshow" format. In a slideshow of photos, you can set the transition time, transition effects
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    file is locked. PROTECT LOCK RETURN SET ENTER HINT i Even if the protect mode is set for certain files, they will be deleted if the card is reformatted. To select a different image in step 3... i Toggle the SET button to the left or right. To cancel the protect mode for a file... i Display
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    Protect selected files Select multiple files to protect. 1 Display the Playback Menu 1 (page 38). 2 Select [PROTECT] and press the SET button. 3 Select [PROTECT SELECTED] and press the SET button. h Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to move the yellow frame to the file you wish to
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK Rotate (page 46) Captured photos can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. HINT i An image for which the protect mode has been enabled cannot be rotated. To rotate a protected image, cancel the protect mode before beginning the rotate image procedure (page
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    If the "Red-eye correction not successful" message appears... i The camera was not able to successfully repair the image. i The correction function works to automatically edit flaws that the camera detects in captured images. In some cases, the camera may fail to correctly repair a flaw. 90 VQT3M88
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK Editing videos (page 47) You can trim away unwanted portions from a video and save it as a new video (video trimming [extracting]). You can also join videos together and save them as one separate clip ("splicing"). Procedure to trim (extract) a portion of a video
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    not turn off the camera, as doing so may erase the original video. i As the number or size of the videos increases, the card memory may become full, making it impossible to edit or save the videos. In this case, you will need to free some of the memory on the card by deleting files that are
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK Video trimming (extracting) 1 Select the video to be trimmed from the 8-image display. h Move the yellow frame to the video you wish to trim (page 59). 2 Display the Playback Menu 2 (page 38), select [EDIT VIDEO], and press the SET button. EDIT VIDEO 3 Select [SPLIT]
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK 4 Specify the start point of the extract. h Play the video until approximately the desired point, pause the video then play the video one frame at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract. This will be the first frame of the extract. h If the start point of the
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    to End point delete and the sections to save are reversed. Portion to be deleted (Black) 2 Specify the end point of the extract. The frame following the end point of the Only the edited video will be saved. REVIEW CLIP: Play back the edited video before saving it. SPLIT SAVE AS NEW OVERWRITE
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    , do not turn off the camera, as doing so may erase the original video. h When editing ends, you are returned to the Playback Menu. HINT i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. i If the "CARD FULL." or "Built-in Memory full." message appears, you will need
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK Splicing (joining) videos HINT i Videos that were recorded in different modes cannot be spliced. 1 Display the Playback Menu 2 (page 38), select [EDIT VIDEO], and press the SET button. EDIT VIDEO 2 Select [SPLICE] and press the SET button. h The 8-image playback
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    CLIP: Play back the spliced video before saving it. SPLICE SAVE AS NEW OVERWRITE REVIEW CLIP SET ENTER 5 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing videos, do not turn off the camera, as doing so may erase the original video. h When editing ends, you are
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    the "CARD FULL." or "Built-in Memory full." message appears, you will need to free some of the memory by deleting problems caused by the battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video editing, before starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed in the camera
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK Copy (page 47) Files can be copied from the built-in memory to the SD card. 1 Display Playback Menu 2, select [COPY], and press the SET button. h The Copy Screen appears. 2 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. [COPY SINGLE]:
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    [@] button. h Copying begins. h When copying is completed, you are returned to the Playback Menu. HINT i To make optimum use of the capacity of the SD card or built-in memory, you can select specific portions of videos to copy by using the video trimming feature (page 93). VQT3M88 101
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    what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera. 1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 37). 2 Select the image for speed 9 Remaining battery charge 0 Date and time of image A ISO sensitivity setting B Indicates location of saved file (SD card or built-in memory) 102 VQT3M88
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    OPTION SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu. 1 Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button. RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 REC MODE PICTURE SIZE 1080-30p 16M-S SCENE MODE 1 COLOR MODE 2 FLASH 3 SELF TIMER SET ENTER
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    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 1 OPTION MENU 1 1 2 3 CLOCK SET ALERT SOUND 1 2 DISPLAY 3 1 ECONOMY 4 2 BRIGHTNESS 5 3 ENTER 6 OPTION SETTINGS 104 VQT3M88
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    for the types and volume of the camera's operation sounds. TURN ON/OFF: Mute or enable the sounds when the camera is turned on or off. SHUTTER: Select elapsed period of inactivity before the sleep mode (to conserve battery power) is activated. BATTERY: REC: Set the elapsed time before the sleep mode
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    Tab 2 OPTION MENU 2 1 2 3 LANGUAGE TV OUTPUT 1 2 1 INITIAL SET FORMAT 3 4 2 3 ENTER 5 OPTION SETTINGS 106 VQT3M88
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    2 TV OUTPUT setting (page 110) 3 INITIAL SET h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings. h The following settings do not change the SD card or the built-in memory is executed. DELETE DATA: Physical format of the SD card or the built-in memory is executed. 5 Remaining battery charge
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    Tab 3 OPTION MENU 3 1 2 3 REC FOLDER FILE NO. CONT'D 1 2 3 ENTER 1, 2 3 4 OPTION SETTINGS 108 VQT3M88
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    record to. 2 PLAYBACK FOLDER setting (page 115) (when the playback mode is active) h Select a folder to play back. 3 FILE NO. CONT'D setting (page 116) 4 Remaining battery charge display (page 121) VQT3M88 109
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    your camera's USB/AV terminal. 1 Select [TV OUTPUT], and press the SET button. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is output from the USB/AV of 4:3 is connected. AUTO: The camera automatically determines the appropriate setting. 720p: Choose this setting if the video
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    OPTION SETTINGS ON: Use the VIERA Link. OFF: Do not use the VIERA Link. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter. 4 Press the SET button. 5 Press the MENU button 2 times. h This completes the TV output setting. VQT3M88 111
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    change at all. [TV ASPECT] setting TV type to be connected Image file to be displayed TV display Photo (4:3) 4:3 4:3 Video in SD mode Video in HD mode OPTION SETTINGS 112 VQT3M88
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    Photo (4:3) TV display 16:9 16:9 Video in SD mode Video in HD mode HINT If the TV display is not correct... i If the appearance camera's [TV ASPECT] setting, or change the screen size setting on your TV. To change the screen size setting on your TV, please refer to the instruction manual
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    Storage folder setting (page 109) Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). 1 Set the camera to the recording mode, and display the Option Setting Menu. 2 Select [REC FOLDER], and press the SET button. h Select [CREATE NEW FOLDER]. <
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    Playback folder setting (page 109) If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. 1 Set the camera to the playback mode, and display the Option Setting Menu. 2 Select [PLAYBACK FOLDER] and press the SET button. PLAYBACK FOLDER 100CDPFP 101CDPFP
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    to [ON], even if the card is reformatted or the card is replaced with another card, the consecutive numbering of file names continues from the last number recorded by the camera. File name (image number) Card A 0001, 0002 ...... 0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0014, 0015 ....... 0025, 0026 116
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    of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B. Card A 0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0020, 0021, 0022, 0023 ..... 0025, 0026 Previously recorded files HINT When the built-in memory is used... i If the file number continued function is [ON], file name
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    may be merely modified and the data itself may not be completely erased from the card. i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted card using special software for that purpose. However, if the camera is used to erase data, it will be impossible to recover the data even
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    time and how much audio recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the recording capacities of SD cards, please see pages 181 to 184. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Set the camera to the recording mode (page 37). h The remaining number of
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    Check the available audio recording time 1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 69). h The images. To capture more images, either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then delete them (pages 46 and 63) from the card. i Even when the remaining number of images or
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    right corner of the LCD monitor. h Due to the battery pack characteristics, when the ambient temperature is low, may appear early for an incorrect indication of the remaining charge. Also, depending on the conditions of use of the camera or the ambient conditions (temperature, etc.), the indicated
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    . HINT i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the file information display (page 102). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of
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    drive of the computer (card reader mode). WEB CAMERA: Use your camera as a webcam (webcam mode). USB CONNECTION CARD READER WEB CAMERA CANCEL SET ENTER Supplied USB cable CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER To USB/AV terminal To USB terminal i Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one
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    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER HINT About the USB cable i Use only the supplied USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if a different USB cable is used. i When using the SDXC Memory Card with a computer, please visit the support web site shown below. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
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    of your computer or loss of card data. 1 Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware in the task tray. h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer's USB terminal. 2 Left-click on the camera drive (E:). 3 Click on the [×] button. h The camera can now be disconnected. h The
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    ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD Configuration of directories in the card ROOT DCIM 100CDPFP Folder number IMGA0001.jpg IMGA0002.jpg Image number IMGA0003.mp4 101CDPFP IMGA0001.jpg IMGA0002.jpg IMGA0004.m4a IMGA0005.jpg Image or audio
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    that was formatted with the camera and [Removable disc] for a card that was formatted with a computer. About videos recorded with this camera i You can use Apple's QuickTime to play back videos on a computer. Playback may be possible using other software that supports the ISO standard MPEG-4 AVC
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    About audio files recorded with this camera i Files can be played back using QuickTime. We recommend using HD Writer VE 1.0 to copy or will result in them being unusable with HD Writer VE 1.0. Selecting which medium to access i The drive name for the built-in memory is "CAM_MEM(E:)". h The drive name
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    camera's built-in memory and/or the SD card to your PC Card reader function (mass storage) (page 123) Files from the camera's built-in memory and/or the SD card Do not delete the SD card's folders. Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit. i When data not supported by this unit has been
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    USING AS A WEBCAM This camera can be used as a webcam. Operating environment Windows PC OS CPU RAM Required Software Interface Other IBM PC/AT compatible Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista (
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    98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT are not supported. * Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed. Mac or more Required software iChat Interface USB port Other High-speed broadband Internet requirements are fulfilled. HINT i Although your camera can shoot at a maximum rate of 30
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    SD cards using HD Writer VE 1.0. Refer to the owner's manual of HD Writer VE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it. * Videos that were edited using HD Writer VE 1.0 can be played back on this camera. function you wish to use and follow the on-screen instructions for easy copying. 132 VQT3M88
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    Software required CD-ROM (supplied): HD Writer VE 1.0 HD Writer VE 1.0 or Standard Windows picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer Windows Explorer Important Notice i When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC
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    return the Software to Panasonic Corporation ("Panasonic"), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase. Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media
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    disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Panasonic and its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee's reverse engineering, decompiling
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    are necessary for writing to a DVD.) i Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. h When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables. h Operation on an upgraded OS. i This software is not compatible with
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    from the checkbox for [Compress this drive to save disk space]. DirectSound Support CD-ROM drive (for installation) When writing to DVD, a compatible drive and media are necessary. USB port (high-speed USB [USB 2.0]) A Panasonic video camera that this software is supplied with Image data recorded on
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    memory cards or SDXC memory cards requires an SDHC-compatible or SDXC-compatible SD card reader/writer), an environment with Internet access (required for online functions "Online sharing") i Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. i Input is not supported video card. In some cases images
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    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER To use the HD Writer VE 1.0 You will need a high performance computer playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the requirements of the operating environment. i Always use the most current driver for the video card. i Always make sure there is enough
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    the card reader function (mass storage) Computer OS CPU RAM Interface Other requirements IBM PC/AT compatible PC Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service
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    screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] → [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click Click 2 Click [Next]. 3 Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside [I accept the terms of the license agreement
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    4 Select the country or region where you live, then click [Next]. h If the country or region cannot be selected, select [NTSC Area]. h When the confirmation message appears, click [Yes]. 5 Select where the application is to be installed, then click [Next]. Click Click 6 Select [Yes] or [No] to
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    9 Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The computer must be rebooted for the application to work. Click CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER VQT3M88 143
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    no longer require. 1 Select [Start] →[Control Panel] →[Programs and Features]. Click 2 Select [HD Writer VE 1.0], then click [Uninstall]. h Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions. h After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the computer. Click 144 VQT3M88
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    login name other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications. i When using HD Writer VE 1.0 on Windows Vista/Windows 7, log on to your computer as the computer) Select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic] → [HD Writer VE 1.0] → [HD Writer VE]. Click i For details on how to use the software applications
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    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Reading the owner's manual of the software applications i You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF owner's manual. Select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic] → [HD Writer VE 1.0] → [Operating Instructions]. 146 VQT3M88
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    computer 1 Connect this unit to a computer via the supplied USB cable. h The USB function selection screen will appear on the camera's LCD monitor. h Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. 2 On the camera's LCD monitor, select [CARD READER] and press the SET button. h This unit is
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    ] or [CAM_MEM] on the Desktop to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable. HINT About the USB cable i Use only the supplied USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if a different USB cable is used. i Do not remove the SD card from this unit when this unit is connected to the computer using
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    TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back files from the installed SD card or the built-in memory on the TV. HINT Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the
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    as they will go. Set the input to "VIDEO". AV cable (supplied) To USB/AV terminal White plug:To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug:To Audio Input (R) terminal Yellow plug:To Video Input terminal i Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. Connecting to the HDMI terminal Use a separately
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    Link compatible device using an HDMI mini cable for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) i VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with HDMI CEC
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    this unit also turns off. Automatic input switching: If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on this unit, the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this may not switch automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel. 152 VQT3M88
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    CONNECTING TO A TV HINT i If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, read the owner's manual for the devices. i Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard. VQT3M88 153
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    unit is connected. i See the owner's manual of the video device for details. i Insert the plugs as far as they will go. i Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. COPYING/DUBBING AV cable (supplied) To USB/AV terminal Yellow VIDEO IN White (L) Red (R) AUDIO IN 1 Connect this unit
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    is not possible to connect the camera to the USB connector and play back or dub from it. h It is not possible to record in HD with a Blu-ray disc recorder. h It is not possible to directly insert an SD card recorded with this camera in the card slot of a Panasonic TV and play back or dub
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    battery pack life has expired. The battery pack life has expired. The remaining battery pack power is low. A recorded file is being saved on the card or built-in memory. The camera battery has reached the end of its service life. Please replace it with a new battery. Replace with a new battery pack
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    and exposure compensation, all the settings are retained even after the camera is turned off. Select the resolution setting according to the intended use of part of a photo (trimming). , G, t: For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes. , [: For photos displayed on a web page, or sent as
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    optical zoom? How can I get the distant view into focus? The video appears to freeze for an instant. (HX-DC1) The zoom range does not change when the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed. (HX-DC1) Answer - - The ZOOM RANGE button was pressed during video recording. The ZOOM RANGE button was pressed while
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    displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Why is the image too bright? Answer Condition due to the a bright subject, for example, by changing the shooting angle. Hold the camera correctly and slowly press the [O] button halfway to lock the focus. Then
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    images Why is the playback image distorted? Answer This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera. If the subject moves or the camera is moved during recording, a distorted image may sometimes occur. Action Play back images that were recorded on
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    video playback? Round white spots that look like bubbles are appear in photos. Answer Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear white dots. Action Not a malfunction. Not a malfunction. Please note playback of files that were processed using software other than HD Writer
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    . Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the "CARD FULL." or "Built-in Memory full." message appear? Why does the "Card is protected" message appear? Why can't the camera be operated? A problem such as inability to record or play back occurs. Answer You
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    MESSAGES AND ALERTS Misc. Question Can I use my camera abroad? Answer - Why does the "ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN." message appear? A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action You can charge the battery and connect to a TV to view your recordings when
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    IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Camera Power Problem No power. A blinking temperature warning icon is shown, and the camera does not turn on. The camera turns off by
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    been reached. The flash mode is set to . The battery pack is dead. Action If the camera has switched to the sleep mode, turn on the camera before shooting. If the camera was turned off, press the power button to turn it on. Install a new card. Delete the images that are not necessary. Set the
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    IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS Shooting Problem The digital zoom does not work. There is noise in the captured image. The icon appears, and shooting is not possible. Cause The digital zoom setting is set to . The ISO sensitivity setting is too high. The camera's internal temperature is high.
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    IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS LCD monitor Problem No playback image appears. The image is too dark. Viewing images Cause The camera is not set to the playback mode. The flash was blocked by a finger or other object. The subject was too far away. The subject was
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    MESSAGES AND ALERTS Problem The image is too bright. The image is not in focus. Viewing images Cause The flash mode is set to m. The subject was too bright. The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct. The camera moved when
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    IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. memory or in the installed card. The play volume setting on the camera is too low. The TV output setting is not correct. Set the flash mode to . Set the white balance setting correctly. Hold the camera
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    editing Charging Misc. Problem No image or sound. The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot edit or rotate an image. The battery pack is not recording capacity is less than the value specified for the card. Action Follow the instructions to make the connection correctly. Set the TV input to
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    Portrait Spot light Color mode: Fixed at . Focus: Fixed at *. Exposure setting (HX-DC10): Fixed at @. Snow Beach Sunset Color mode: Fixed at . Focus: Fixed at *. Exposure setting (HX-DC10): Fixed at @. White balance: Fixed at >. Fireworks Landscape Color mode: Fixed at . Focus: Fixed at
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    ): Fixed at @. Low light* Color mode: fixed at . Focus: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at . ISO sensitivity: Fixed at =. Exposure (HX-DC10): Fixed at @. * In some cases, the shutter speed may decrease to 1/15 sec. HINT When shooting hi-speed bursts... i The shutter speed will be faster than 1/30 sec
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    battery has been fully discharged, or when the battery temperature is high or low. The battery can be charged, but in some cases camera or battery, and make sure that the battery pack is correctly inserted. Turn off the camera before cleaning it of dust, grime or other foreign matter. i The battery
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    States and other countries. i VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. i Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Vista® are either registered . i Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who
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    or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the camera, and keep the camera away from sea water. i Sand or dust may damage the camera. (Care should be taken when inserting or removing the SD card.) i If sea water splashes on the camera, wipe off the water with a well-wrung cloth. Then wipe
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    the AC adaptor to the camera, eject the card from the camera, select [FORMAT] from Option Setting Menu 2, and press the SET button. When the display to delete the built-in memory appears, select [DELETE DATA], press the SET button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. i Managing the data in
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    terminals can damage the camera. Do not throw an old battery into fire. i Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may cause it to burst or explode. If the battery does not last long even after charging, it has reached the end of its service life. Please purchase a new battery. About the AC
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    . Do not perform any of the following operations while the SD card is being accessed (the status indicator is lit red). h Remove the SD card h Turn the camera off h Insert or remove the USB cable h Expose the camera to vibrations or shock. 178 VQT3M88 Caution when disposing of or transferring
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    LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the camera is turned on. Normal brightness will be restored when the camera's internal temperature rises. The LCD monitor is manufactured using highprecision technology; however, black spots may appear on the screen or some pixels (red
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    the bag, then seal the bag. Leave the camera for about an hour to allow the temperature of camera to adjust to the ambient temperature of the room before using it. Treating a foggy lens Remove the battery and AC adaptor, and leave the camera for about 1 hour. The cloudiness will dissipate naturally
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    -DC10) memory Approx. 80 MB (HX-DC1) 25 sec 25 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 50 sec 30 sec 50 sec 2 min 2 min 15 sec 30 min 15 sec 30 min 1 Favors image quality 2 Favors recording time * 1: HD image quality * 2: Conventional standard image quality i If recording for long periods, prepare batteries
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    created. The recording session continues until you stop recording.) i For model HX-DC1, about 30 seconds before the 4 GB capacity is reached, the countdown video recording continues in a new file. i Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually be stored may
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    continuous recording times. k Photo recording (single-shot) HX-DC10 Recording pixels SD card Built-in memory 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB Approx. 80 MB 4608×3456 700 2900 12000 15 4608×2592 900 3900 15900 20 HX-DC1 Recording pixels SD card Built-in memory 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB Approx. 80 MB 6 4352×3264
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    ×480 23900 97600 247100 500 500 k Hi-Speed Burst HX-DC10 Recording pixels SD card Built-in memory 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB Approx. 80 MB (HX-DC10) Approx. 80 MB (HX-DC1) C 4608×3456 700 2900 12000 15 - HX-DC1 : 4352×3264 800 3300 13300 - 15 HX-DC10/ HX-DC1 t 1600×1200 5400 22100 82300 110 110 184
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    IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS SPECIFICATIONS Specifications may change without prior notice. Digital Movie Camera Power source: DC 5.0 V (when using AC adaptor) 3.7 V (when using battery) Power consumption: (When recording) HX-DC10: 2.3 W; HX-DC1: 2.9 W Signal system: 1080/60i, 1080/30p,
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    Auto macro: Approx. 1 cm (0.4") (Wide)/Approx. 80 cm (31") (Tele) Auto iris, 5× power zoom Macro F3.5 to F3.7 (f=6.8 mm to 34.0 Macro: Approx. 1 cm (0.4") (Wide)/Approx. 80 cm (31") (Tele) Zoom: (Photo) 5× optical zoom; (Video) 12× (30p)/6× (60i/60p) advanced zoom Digital
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    balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required subject illumination: Approx. 3 lx (1/15 sec in the scene mode low light setting), Approx. 9 lx (1/30 sec in the scene mode OFF setting) Approx. 5 lx (1/15 sec in the scene
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    Mass (weight): Approx. 161 g (Approx. 0.355 lbs.) (without battery and SD card) Approx. 163 g (Approx. 0.360 lbs.) (without battery and SD card) Mass (weight) in operation: Approx. 179 g (Approx. 0.395 lbs.) (with battery and SD card) Approx. 181 g (Approx
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    (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 18 for details concerning SD cards that can be used in this unit. Built-in memory: Approx. 80 MB (HX-DC10) Approx. 80 MB (HX-DC1) Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, iFrame
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    and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 18 for details concerning SD cards that can be used in this unit. Built-in memory: Approx. 80 MB (HX-DC10) Approx. 80 MB (HX-DC1) Compression: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2 standard
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    Battery pack RP-CDHM15 RP-CDHM30 HDMI mini cable RP-SDN16GU1A RP-SDN08GU1A RP-SDN04GU1A RP-SDN02GU1A RP-SDW64GU1K RP-SDW48GU1K RP-SDW32GU1K RP-SDW16GU1K RP-SDW08GU1K RP-SDW04GU1K Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 2 GB SD Memory
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    VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES ( LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND
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    purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor. Product or Part Name Camcorder Rechargeable Batteries (defective exchange) SD Memory Cards (defective exchange) Parts 1 year 10 days Labor 90 days Not Applicable 90 days Not Applicable During the "Labor
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    servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem
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    Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: [email protected] ) Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card,
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    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido Instalación de la batería y de la tarjeta SD 1 Inserte la batería. h Es posible insertar la batería incorrectamente, de
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    el adaptador de C.A. y, a continuación, conecte el adaptador de C.A. a una toma de corriente. h Use sólo el cable USB suministrado. La operación no está garantizada si se usa un cable USB diferente. h El adaptador de C.A. es adecuado solamente para esta cámara. No lo use con otros dispositivos. h La
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    ENCENDIDO Y APAGADO DE LA CÁMARA Encendido de la cámara 1 Abra la unidad de pantalla y presione el interruptor. h El monitor LCD se enciende. Unidad de pantalla Interruptor Pantalla LCD 90° 180° 105° 198 VQT3M88
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    Apagado de la cámara 2 Presione el interruptor durante al menos 1 segundo. h La cámara se apaga. h Si pulsa ligeramente el interruptor una vez, la cámara pasará al modo de reposo. CAMBIO ENTRE EL MODO DE GRABACIÓN Y EL DE REPRODUCCIÓN 1 Presione el botón REC/ . h Cambia el modo. h El modo cambia
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    Selección del idioma de la pantalla 1 Presione el botón MENU. RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 REC MODE PICTURE SIZE 1080-30p 16M-S SCENE MODE 1 COLOR MODE 2 FLASH 3 SELF TIMER SET ENTER Pestaña de opciones 2 Seleccione la pestaña de opciones "2", y presione el botón SET. h Aparece el menú de
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    Grabación GRABACIÓN DE VÍDEO 1 Presione el botón [@]. h Se inicia la grabación. h No es necesario mantener presionado el botón [@] durante la grabación de videoclips. h Cuando el tiempo de grabación restante disponible para la grabación de vídeo efectivo llega a 30 segundos o menos, en la pantalla
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    TOMA DE FOTOGRAFÍAS 1 Presione el botón [O]. 1 Presione el botón [O] hasta la mitad. h El enfoque automático se pone en funcionamiento y se enfoca la imagen (bloqueo de enfoque). 2 Presione suavemente el botón [O] hasta el final. h El obturador se dispara y la cámara captura la imagen. 1 2 Botón
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    REPRODUCCIÓN DE FOTOGRAFÍAS Y VÍDEOS 1 Presione el botón REC/ para visualizar la pantalla de reproducción. 2 Seleccione la imagen que desea reproducir. h Mueva el botón SET hacia arriba, hacia abajo, a la izquierda o a la derecha para desplazar el marco amarillo hasta el archivo que desea
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    Operación de reproducción de vídeos Para hacer esto ... Haga esto Reproducción normal hacia Presione el botón SET o muévalo hacia adelante arriba. Detener la reproducción Durante la reproducción, mueva el botón SET hacia abajo. Hacer una pausa Durante la reproducción, presione el botón SET
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    CONSEJO Si aparece i El icono segmentos. en la pantalla de reproducción ... aparece cuando se reproduce un archivo guardado en VQT3M88 205
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    Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 VQT3M88 M0411-0 1AG6P1P6280--(S) © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Printed in Indonesia
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1AG6P1P6280--(S)
Owner’s Manual
Dual Camera
Model No.
HX-DC10
HX-DC1
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,
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