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Owner's Manual Dual Camera Model No.HX-WA10 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3P50-1 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 2
malfunction or lose the ability to record images, or the LCD monitor and/or exterior case may be damaged. h The waterproof capability may deteriorate. i Do not sit with the camera in a pants pocket, or force it into a full briefcase or bag. i Be careful of accessories etc. dangling from the strap - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 3
about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in h Turn the unit off (remove the battery) h Eject the SD card from the camera h Insert or remove the USB cable h Expose the unit to vibrations or shock i - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 4
be able to play back videos recorded with this camera, even if the products support the MP4 format. i This unit is About the photos and illustrations in this manual i The product images, illustrations, menu displays etc. in this manual may differ slightly from the actual - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 5
as a result of being hit or dropped, etc. If an impact to the camera occurs, consult with the store where it was purchased or a service center, and have it inspected (subject to a fee) to verify that the waterproof capability has not been compromised. Any damage due to water leakage that was caused - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 6
MAINTENANCE AND WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE k Before using the camera in water, please check the following Do not open or close any of the covers in sandy or dusty environments, near the waterside, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering to the camera can result in water getting inside. j Check that - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 7
k To prevent water leaking into the camera, please observe the following precautions before using it. on the inner side of the battery cover or terminal cover (where the rubber seal 1 contacts the camera body 2). Battery cover 1 2 Hair, lint Liquid Crack, deformation 1 Sand, dust 2 Terminal - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 8
lint, hair, sand, etc., on the parts indicated by the text balloons in the illustration, water will leak inside within seconds and may damage the camera. Brush (supplied) k Example of foreign matter inside the battery cover Rubber seal Where the rubber seal contacts the - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 9
1 year. It is strongly recommended that you have the seals replaced (subject to a fee) at least once a year at the store where the camera was purchased or at nearby service center. 3 1 With the battery cover lock released, press the battery cover to close it. h To prevent water seeping into the - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 10
cover or terminal cover while underwater. i Do not subject the camera to shock underwater. (The waterproof performance may become impaired, and water may seep into the camera.) i Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use the camera in a location where it might be impacted by forceful - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 11
Water can leak inside through the gap Battery cover Rubber seal Terminal cover Where the rubber seal contacts the camera body Rubber seal Where the rubber seal contacts the camera body h When there is foreign matter, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., between the battery cover or terminal cover - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 12
compartment and connection terminals. In addition, water droplets may adhere to the card or battery if the battery cover is opened without sufficiently drying the camera. Be sure to wipe off the water with a soft dry cloth in such cases. i Do not open or close the battery cover or terminal cover - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 13
, and check to make sure that the water has drained from it. i Do not use hot air from a hairdryer or the like to dry the camera. The waterproof capability will deteriorate due to deformation. i Do not use chemicals such as benzine, paint thinner, alcohol or cleanser; do not use soap or detergents - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 14
Easy shooting/playback (Basic features) Intelligent Auto Mode ... (page 52) 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 Shoot - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 15
applications) Image stabilizer... (pages 47, 80) Subject tracking... (pages 49, 86) Scene mode... (pages 45, 78, 176 to 178) 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 16
160) * 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 or dub from it. * Recording with HD image quality on a Blu - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 17
23 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 26 About the temperature alert icon 32 INSTALLING THE CARD 33 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 35 Turning on the camera 35 Turning off the camera 36 Turning on the camera when it is in the sleep mode 36 DATE AND TIME SETTING 37 Date and time backup - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 18
PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS 65 How to save one frame from a video as a photo 68 DELETING FILES 69 Delete single/delete all/delete folder 69 Delete selected 70 PLAYBACK MODES 72 21-image display playback 72 Magnifying (zooming in) the image (photos only 73 „ ADVANCED OPERATION - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 19
the card reader function (mass storage 146 INSTALLATION 147 Uninstalling HD Writer VE 1.0 150 STARTING HD WRITER VE 1.0 151 Reading the owner's manual of the software applications ..........152 IF USING Mac 153 Operating environment 153 Copying photos on a computer 153 To disconnect USB cable - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 20
COPYING/DUBBING COPYING/DUBBING 160 Dubbing in standard picture quality 160 „ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 162 TROUBLESHOOTING 169 Camera 169 Restrictions concerning the Scene Mode and Color Mode features 176 ABOUT COPYRIGHT 179 CAUTIONS FOR USE 180 RECORDING MODES - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 21
or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for video recording. This camera is compatible with SDXC devices (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 22
i 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. 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, - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 23
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 camera. [I] key SET button MENU button [G] key Power button REC/ button [H] key [J] key VQT3P50 23 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 24
SETUP Rear [ ] button Photo shooting button [@] button Video recording button Zoom switch During recording: button Zoom photography [W/T] (page 61) During playback: Volume adjustment (page 66 and page 76) Image magnification (page 73) Playback display switching (page 72) LCD monitor - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 25
Status indicator status Color Lit/flashing Lit Red 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 26
as a result of use 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 time and recording capacity k Charging/recording time i Temperature: 25 °C (77 °F)/humidity: 60 %RH i It is recommended that - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 27
See page 127 concerning the remaining battery pack charge. i Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (VW-VBX070). i If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association. i Using the supplied battery i Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 28
SETUP 1 Open the battery cover. Battery cover lock 2 Open Battery cover 1 Push the battery cover lock to the right to release it. 28 VQT3P50 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 29
, so please pay particular attention when inserting that it is correctly oriented. h Be sure the turn off the camera by pressing the power button until the status indicator (page 25) turns off before removing the battery pack. Battery pack Connector markings 4 Close - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 30
sure that the battery pack is correctly installed. h If the battery pack still fails to recharge, it is possible that there is a malfunction in the camera, the battery pack or the AC adaptor. In case the status indicator is flashing fast or slow, please see page 178. h When charging is completed - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 31
charging the battery, close the battery cover and terminal cover securely i If any cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be waterproof. When closing a cover, close it securely while making sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 32
the temperature has dropped (or as long as the icon remains flashing). Please wait until the temperature has dropped before resuming use. h If the camera is turned off while the temperature is high (that is, while the icon is flashing), it cannot be turned on again until the temperature has - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 33
SETUP INSTALLING THE CARD Before using a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device, be sure to format it with this camera (pages 113 and 124). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. Battery cover lock 4 Insert the battery pack (page 29), - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 34
SETUP HINT Close the battery cover securely i If the battery cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be waterproof. When closing the battery cover, close it securely while making sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 35
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. Power button Monitor unit LCD monitor 90° 180° 105° VQT3P50 35 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 36
the sleep mode is activated (page 111). HINT About the standby mode i The camera goes into the standby mode if you close the monitor unit, or if you leave the monitor unit, or press the power button briefly, and the camera turns on immediately and you are ready to shoot or view images without any - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 37
date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 39. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 20, 2011 1 Turn on the camera (page 35), and display Option Setting Menu 1 (page 109). 2 Select [CLOCK SET] and press the SET button. h The Clock Set Screen appears. h Follow the procedures - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 38
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 [ - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 39
date and time appears. h The current date and time settings are shown. 4 Select the line you wish to change, and make the correction. If the camera's date and time are not set... h The screen display and capture date information will show as follows: * The date and time format is determined by - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 40
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 35). 2 Press the REC/ button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/ button is pressed. REC/ button 40 VQT3P50 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 41
SETUP MENU SCREEN Accessing/exiting the Menu Screen 1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 40). 2 Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 42
SETUP Using the Menu 1 Display the desired menu (page 41). 2 Press [I] or [J] 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. Press [I] Press [J] Press the SET button Select - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 43
SETUP HINT About the applicable mode indicator i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is effective. i O@: This setting is effective during photo shooting. i O@: This setting is effective during video recording. i O@: This setting is effective during photo - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 44
SETUP Overview of the Menu Screen Recording Menu RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 REC MODE PICTURE SIZE 1080-30p 1 16M-S 2 SCENE MODE 3 1 COLOR MODE 4 2 FLASH 5 3 SELF TIMER 6 ENTER 7 1 Recording mode (page 74) : Record at 1920 × 1080 pixels (60i). : Record at 1920 × 1080 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 45
: Reduce sharpness and increase color saturation. : Skin tones are enhanced. : Produces a monochrome (black and white) image. : Produces a sepia image. 5 Flash k: The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when necessary. m: The flash will operate with every image captured - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 46
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 46 VQT3P50 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 47
automatically focuses on the subject with a range of 10 cm (3.9") to ∞ (normal). -: The focus can be set manually. : The camera focuses on the subject within a range of 1 cm (0.4") to ∞ (macro). 3 Focus mode : 9-point range finder focus : Spot focus A focus mark ' appears in the center of - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 48
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 48 VQT3P50 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 49
shutter speed manually (shutter speed priority). g: Set the aperture manually (aperture priority). H: Set the aperture and shutter speed manually. 2 : Wind noise is reduced. : Wind noise is not affected. 5 Auto review h Specify the duration that the captured image is shown on the LCD monitor after - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 50
SETUP Playback Menu PLAYBACK MENU 1 1 2 SLIDESHOW PLAY VOLUME 1 2 1 2 PROTECT DELETE 3 4 3 ROTATE 5 RESIZE 6 ENTER 7 1 Slideshow (page 92) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Play volume h Adjust the volume for video and audio file playback. 3 Protect ( - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 51
SETUP 1 PLAYBACK MENU 2 RED-EYE CORRECT. 1 2 EDIT VIDEO 2 1 COPY 3 2 3 ENTER 4 1 Red-eye correction (page 96) h Repair the "red-eye" caused by the flash (photos only). 2 Edit video (page 97) h Edit videos. 3 Copy (page 106) h Copy files from the built-in memory to the card. 4 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 52
SETUP INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. button Press the button once to activate the Intelligent Auto (iA) mode. i The icon appears on the LCD monitor. i Press it again to cancel the - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 53
SETUP Mode *2 Night scenery Scene Recording night scenery *2 Macro Recording zooming in on a flower etc. *1 Normal Other situations *2 *1 Video recording only *2 Photo shooting only Effect You can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed. This allows recording at very close - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 54
. (page 83) Auto focus The unit focuses automatically. i Auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (page 81) h Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time h Recording a subject through a dirty or dusty window h Recording - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 55
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. VQT3P50 55 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 56
˛ ˛ BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING How to use the accessories k Handstrap 56 VQT3P50 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 57
BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING VIDEO RECORDING 1 Turn on the camera (page 35), and set it to the recording mode (page 40). h If the subject is a person, a green double-frame appears around the face (page 86). 2 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 58
BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING TAKING PHOTOS 1 Turn on the camera (page 35), and set it to the recording mode (page 40). h If the subject is a person, a green double-frame appears around the face (page 86). 2 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 59
shooting, or set the flash operation mode to Auto (page 45). i When shooting with the scene mode function set to the fireworks mode, the camera shake icon always appears, but this is normal. Does it seem to take a long time to save images? i When shooting in dimly lit conditions, it - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 60
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 61
has two zoom functions: Optical zoom and Digital zoom (page 49). 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 62
videos at a high magnification, a moving subject or moving camera can cause camera shake, resulting in a distorted playback image. This phenomenon malfunction. i It is recommended that you use a tripod to stabilize the camera when recording videos at a high magnification. i When the digital zoom is - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 63
to read the sections "IMPORTANT: ABOUT THE WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE OF THE CAMERA" (page 5) and "MAINTENANCE AND WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE" (pages 6 to 13) in this manual, and to follow the instructions carefully. Incorrect use may cause water to leak into the camera and damage it. Capturing the best - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 64
in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight. h Do not use a hair dryer or the like to dry the camera. Exposing the camera to high temperatures may cause the camera and/or waterproof seal to become deformed. h If there is salt, for example, on the unit, the hinge portion of the battery - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 65
BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS 1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 40). 2 Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the yellow frame to the file you - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 66
BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK Video playback operation To do this... Do this Normal forward playback Press the SET button. Stop playback During playback, press [J]. Pause During playback, press the SET button or press [I]. During accelerated playback, press [I]. To play back one image During - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 67
HINT If the appears on the Playback Screen... i The icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments (page 186). BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK VQT3P50 67 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 68
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 69
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 41), select the delete DELETE setting, and press the SET button. DELETE SINGLE: - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 70
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 71
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] - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 72
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 73
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 74
with this mode. About the compatibility of recorded videos i This unit does 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 75
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. VQT3P50 75 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 76
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 Fast reverse forward/ (Maximum fast reverse 15×) Pause Return to - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 77
ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING Recorded pixels (page 44) For photos, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting hi-speed bursts. Hi-Speed Burst 1 Select C or t, and press the SET button. h The menu display is canceled if the MENU - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 78
ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING When the self-timer is used... i Shooting stops automatically after the maximum number of images has been captured. About the focus when shooting hi-speed bursts i When a hi-speed burst is captured, the autofocus operates when the [O] button is pressed halfway, fixing - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 79
. 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 80
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 49) is being used, the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 81
Focus setting (page 47) How to use the manual focus 1 Select -, and press the SET button. h The focus adjustment bar appears. 16M-S 340 2 Press [G] or [H] to adjust the focus, and press the SET button. h - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 82
ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING ISO sensitivity setting (page 47) 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 83
OPERATION/SHOOTING White balance setting (page 47) 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 84
ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 3 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 41 to 43. Exposure setting (page 49) The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually. 1 Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button. - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 85
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 If the exposure setting is - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 86
ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING Subject tracking settings (page 49) Adjust the settings to automatically target a specific color with the color tracking function, or capture sharp face shots with the face tracking function. Shooting with the face tracking function 1 Set the face tracking setting to - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 87
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 88
ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING Shortcut setting (page 49) Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the arrow keys when they are pressed while the Recording Screen is displayed. 1 Select [SHORTCUTS], and press the SET button. : Assign the function when [I] is pressed. : Assign the function when [J] - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 89
ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING Video recording area 3 Press [I] or [J]. 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 functions to the - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 90
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 91
The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases: i When the pointer 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 92
PLAYBACK ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 41 to 43. Slideshow settings (page 50) 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 93
ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK File protect setting (page 50) Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Protect files one by one 1 Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the Playback Menu 1 (page 41). 2 Select [PROTECT] and press the SET button. 3 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 94
Protect selected files Select multiple files to protect. 1 Display the Playback Menu 1 (page 41). 2 Select [PROTECT] and press the SET button. 3 Select [PROTECT SELECTED] and press the SET button. h Use the arrow keys to move the yellow frame to the file you wish to protect. DEC.20.2011 2:25 PM - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 95
ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK Rotate (page 50) 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 96
NEW], the latest image number is assigned to the photo when it is saved. HINT 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 97
ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK Editing videos (page 51) 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 98
can also choose to erase the original videos when the new video is saved.) When editing videos... i When editing videos, do 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 99
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 65). 2 Display the Playback Menu 2 (page 41), select [EDIT VIDEO], and press the SET button. EDIT VIDEO 3 Select [SPLIT] - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 100
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 101
will be saved as a new file. The original video remains unchanged. OVERWRITE: The original video will be deleted. Only the edited video will be saved. REVIEW CLIP: Play back the edited video before saving it. SPLIT SAVE AS NEW OVERWRITE - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 102
process the large amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor. i It is recommended that a computer (HD - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 103
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 41), select [EDIT VIDEO], and press the SET button. EDIT VIDEO 2 Select [SPLICE] and press the SET button. h The 8-image playback - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 104
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 105
to process the large amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video editing be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor. i It is recommended that a computer (HD - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 106
ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK Copy (page 51) 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]: Copy files one at a time. [ - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 107
ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK Copying selected files Copy multiple selected files. 1 Display Playback Menu 2, select [COPY], and press the SET button. h The Copy Screen appears. 2 Select [COPY SELECTED], and press the SET button. h The screen to select files appears. 3 Use the arrow keys to move the - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 108
FILE INFO DISPLAY You can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera. 1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 40). 2 Select the image for which you wish to display the information. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 109
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 110
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 110 VQT3P50 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 111
's clock. 2 ALERT SOUND setting h Settings 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 the sound that is produced when the [O] button is pressed. KEY SW: Select the sound that is produced - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 112
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 112 VQT3P50 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 113
LANGUAGE setting h Select the language in which the LCD monitor messages are displayed. 2 TV OUTPUT setting (page 116) 3 INITIAL SET h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings. h The following settings do not change with this procedure: Date and time setting Language setting 4 FORMAT - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 114
Tab 3 OPTION MENU 3 1 2 3 REC FOLDER FILE NO. CONT'D 1 2 3 ENTER 1, 2 3 4 OPTION SETTINGS 114 VQT3P50 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 115
OPTION SETTINGS 1 REC FOLDER setting (page 120) (when the recording mode is active) h Select a folder to record to. 2 PLAYBACK FOLDER setting (page 121) (when the playback mode is active) h Select a folder to play back. 3 FILE NO. CONT'D setting (page 122) 4 Remaining battery charge display (page - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 116
ratio of 16:9 is connected. 4:3: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 4:3 is connected. AUTO: The camera automatically determines the appropriate setting. 720p: Choose this setting if the video was recorded in the or mode. 1080i: Choose this setting if the - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 117
OPTION SETTINGS ON: Use the VIERA Link. OFF: Do not use the VIERA Link. 3 Press [I] or [J] to select the desired parameter. 4 Press the SET button. 5 Press the MENU button 2 times. h This completes the TV output setting. VQT3P50 117 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 118
Relation between [TV ASPECT] setting and TV display The tables below show the video signal that is output when the [TV ASPECT] setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not change at all. [TV - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 119
image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either change the 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 for your TV. The aspect ratio of the output photo does not - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 120
Storage folder setting (page 115) 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]. < - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 121
folder setting (page 115) 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 102CDPFP - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 122
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 122 VQT3P50 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 123
OPTION SETTINGS i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 124
If a card is reformatted or the data is erased from the card using the camera or a computer, the card's control data may be merely modified and the 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 125
showing the recording capacities of SD cards, please see pages 185 to 187. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Set the camera to the recording mode (page 40). h The remaining number of images Remaining number of images appears in the upper left of the LCD monitor - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 126
Check the available audio recording time 1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 75). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. Remaining audio recording time 0.3M 374 016:30:36 HINT i When - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 127
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 remaining charge may change. Therefore, this indication can only be used as a general approximation - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 128
on the file information display (page 108). 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 the LCD monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10 °C [50 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 129
THE CONNECTION MODE 1 Start your computer, and use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to the computer. h Connect the camera's USB/AV terminal to the computer's USB terminal. 2 Turn on the camera (page 35). h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears. CARD READER: Use the - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 130
the SDXC Memory Card with a computer, please visit the support web site shown below. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html If the "Disconnect USB exchange data bi-directionally i While copying data from the camera to the computer in the card reader mode, do not perform any operation - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 131
[CAM_SD (E:)] window appears automatically, select the desired procedure from the window. 3 Copy the files from your camera to the computer. Dismounting the camera HINT i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 132
ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD Configuration of directories in the card ROOT DCIM 100CDPFP Folder number IMGA0001.jpg Image IMGA0002.jpg number IMGA0003.mp4 101CDPFP IMGA0001.jpg IMGA0002.jpg IMGA0004.m4a IMGA0005.jpg Image or audio recording number IMGA0999.jpg 102CDPFP IMGA0001.jpg - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 133
] 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/H.264 (AAC audio). - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 134
TO A COMPUTER About audio files recorded with this camera i Files can be played back using QuickTime. We To access the files in the built-in memory i Remove the card from the camera before connecting the camera to a computer. i The volume name becomes [CAM_MEM(E:)]. h The drive name (E:) may - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 135
PC Card reader function (mass storage) (page 129) Files from the camera's built-in memory and/or the SD card can be copied to the 's folders. Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit. i When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will not be recognized by this unit. - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 136
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 ( - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 137
Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT are not supported. * Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed. Mac Computer Mac OS CPU if the recommended system requirements are fulfilled. HINT i Although your camera can shoot at a maximum rate of 30 frames per second, - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 138
discs or 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 Writer VE 1.0 can be played back on this camera. However, they cannot be edited with this camera. * Files that are larger than 4 GB are instructions for easy copying. 138 VQT3P50 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 139
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.html i When inserting a disc containing recorded videos into other devices, a message prompting you - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 140
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 141
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 142
manual , or AMD Athlon64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 143
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 144
environment with Internet access (required for online functions "Online sharing") i Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. i Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified Chinese. i Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives. i Operation is not - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 145
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER To use the HD Writer VE 1.0 You will need a high performance computer depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the computer used. Refer to the operating environment and notes. HINT i Operation - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 146
Vista (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 147
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 148
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 149
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 VQT3P50 149 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 150
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 150 VQT3P50 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 151
user account. If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used. (On 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, read the PDF owner - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 152
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]. 152 VQT3P50 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 153
Mac. i iMovie '11 is supported. For details about iMovie '11, i Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. i Operates with the camera's LCD monitor. h Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. 2 On the camera's LCD - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 154
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER To disconnect USB cable safely Drag [CAM_SD] 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 155
116). Connection cable Image output destination Recording mode Playback Standby Recording mode Camera LCD NTSC: n AV cable monitor PAL: m m n (supplied) TV NTSC: m PAL: n n m Camera LCD HDMI mini cable monitor NTSC: n PAL: n m n (optional) TV NTSC: m PAL: m n m m: Images - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 156
as they will go. Set the input to "HDMI". HDMI mini cable (optional) To HDMI terminal To HDMI terminal on the TV i Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RPCDHM30; optional). 156 VQT3P50 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 157
companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the owner's manual for the respective devices. i This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5. VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of Dec 2010) 1 In the Option - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 158
3 Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) 1) CONNECTING TO A TV DEC.20.2011 12:00 AM 101-0216 3.5MB SET ENTER 2) 2) 1 2 DEC.20.2011 3) 3) 1 3 DEC.20.2011 1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or photo to be played back, and then press the button in the - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 159
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. VQT3P50 159 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 160
TV that this unit is connected to. i The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the 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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 161
an SD card recorded with this camera in the card slot of a Panasonic TV and play back or dub display SD card images on your Panasonic TV, please refer to the Users Manual for your TV. HINT i to the owner's manual for the device you are connecting to or read the operating instructions of the wide- - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 162
about the camera operation, camera in your pocket to warm it up before using it. Keep the battery pack in an environment of 10 to 35 °C (50 to 95 °F). If a battery becomes depleted quickly even after it was sufficiently charged, it should be assumed that the battery has reached the end of its service - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 163
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 e- - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 164
IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Answer - Shooting How can I get the - distant view into focus? LCD monitor When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Why does the displayed - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 165
sometimes occur. Action When capturing an image, devise a way to compensate for 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 press the [O] button all the way to capture the image. Play back - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 166
that look like bubbles are appear in photos. Answer Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear. The image was captured using the digital zoom. - The sound of the camera's mechanical action was recorded (the sound of the optical zoom movement or the autofocus sound - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 167
? 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. Some parts of the unit, such as the battery cover or terminal cover, cannot be moved - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 168
"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 still appears after performing the above steps, then take the camera to the dealer for service. 168 VQT3P50 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 169
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 170
IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS Shooting Problem An image is not captured when the [O] button or [@] 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. - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 171
using it again. Close the monitor unit once and then open it again, or turn the camera off once then on again. If the focus setting was set to manual -, perform the above actions, then reset the focus to manual focus. Reference page 49, 61 47, 82 32 35,36,81 VQT3P50 171 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 172
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 173
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 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 174
IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. correct. Action Set the flash mode to . Set the white balance setting correctly. Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the lens is not obstructed. Play back after capturing images or making audio - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 175
AND ALERTS Problem No image than that shown in the tables on pages 185 to 187. Cause The camera is not correctly connected to the TV. The TV input setting is not less than the value specified for the card. Action Follow the instructions to make the connection correctly. Set the TV input to the - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 176
IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS Restrictions concerning the Scene Mode and Color Mode features Scene Mode restrictions Setting Sports Restrictions Portrait Spotlight Color mode: Fixed at . Focus: Fixed at *. Exposure setting: Fixed at @. Snow Beach Sunset Color mode: Fixed at . Focus: Fixed at - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 177
IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS Setting Night scenery Night portrait Under water Low light* Restrictions Color mode: Fixed at . Flash: Fixed at . Focus: Fixed at *. Subject tracking: Fixed at . Exposure: Fixed at @. Color mode: Fixed at . Focus: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @. Color mode: Fixed at - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 178
charged. Flashing at about 0.5-second intervals (0.25 seconds on, 0.25 seconds off): faster i The battery pack cannot be charged. Remove the battery pack from the camera once and reinsert it, then begin charging it again. i Check to see that there is no dust, grime or foreign matter adhering to the - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 179
and other countries. i PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. i Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. This product is - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 180
the cables supplied with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables. Do not use insecticides or volatile chemicals near or on the camera. i If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off. i Do not allow prolonged contact with rubber - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 181
using commercially available software for that purpose. i When disposing of the camera or giving it to someone else, it is recommended that you then follow the onscreen instructions. i Managing the data in the built-in memory is the responsibility of the user. Panasonic does not accept any - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 182
does not last long even after charging, it has reached the end of its service life. Please purchase a new battery. About the AC adaptor i If the of the capacity for copyright protection and management, and that ordinarily used by the camera, computers, etc. i Do not subject the SD card to a strong - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 183
. Insert the SD card in the camera, select [FORMAT] from Option Setting Menu 2, and press the SET button. Next select [DELETE DATA], and press the SET button. When the display to delete data from the SD card appears, select [YES], and then follow the onscreen instructions. i Managing the data in the - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 184
car to outside h When a cold room has been warmed up quickly h When cool wind from an air conditioner blows directly on the camera h After summer rain showers h When the camera is in a very humid place where the air is thick with steam (for example, a heated swimming pool) Hint for using in extreme - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 185
IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS RECORDING MODES/APPROXIMATE RECORDABLE TIME For SD cards, only the principal memory capacities are listed. The times indicated are rough approximations of possible continuous recording times. When using a 1 Mac for 2 playback/ < editing Recording mode *1 *1 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 186
IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS i When the recording mode setting is set to audio recording - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 187
IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF RECORDABLE PICTURES For SD cards, only the principal memory capacities are listed. The times indicated are rough approximations of possible continuous recording times. k Photo recording (single-shot) Recording pixels SD card Built-in memory 4 - Panasonic HX-WA10A | Owners Manual - Page 188
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Owner’s Manual
Dual Camera
Model No.
HX-WA10
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
VQT3P50-1