Panasonic HX-WA10D User Manual

Panasonic HX-WA10D Manual

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    Operating Instructions Dual Camera Model No.HX-WA10 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model. EB Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT3P45 1AG6P1P6322--(S)
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    Information for Your Safety Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Dual Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc
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    batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. k EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate. k Product identification marking Product Dual Camera Location Battery batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service
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    ask for the correct method of disposal. Cd Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in i Visit our website for product information www.panasonic.co.uk. i E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support for AV Software i For customers within the
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    cover or terminal cover in a humid environment. i If condensation has formed, try the following countermeasures. h Turn off the camera and leave it with the battery door open it in a location with a stable ambient temperature for about 2 hours. The cloudiness will dissipate naturally when the
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    pictures to confirm that the images and audio are being properly recorded. k Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems off (remove the battery) h Eject the SD card from the camera h Insert or remove
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    that the battery pack is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. k 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 product. k For the purposes of these operating instructions i SD Memory
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    camera can be used underwater for a specified time in a specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic camera occurs, consult with the store where it was purchased or a service inside of the camera is not waterproof. Do not open or close the battery cover or
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    sand or dust may adhere. h Use the brush end with the short (hard) bristles to remove larger foreign matter or damp sand from the camera. Battery cover Battery cover Terminal cover Terminal cover k Care of the brush i Before using the brush, check that there is no foreign matter adhering to it
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    seal 1 contacts the camera body 2). Battery cover 1 2 Hair, lint Liquid Crack, deformation 1 Sand, dust 2 Terminal cover h If the rubber seal inside the battery cover or terminal cover is cracked or deformed, consult the store where the camera was purchased or a nearby service centre. 10
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    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 camera body k Example of foreign matter inside the terminal cover Rubber seal Where the
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    subject to a fee) at least once a year at the store where the camera was purchased or at nearby service centre. 3 1 With the battery cover lock released, press the battery cover to close it. h To prevent water seeping into the camera, make sure that foreign matter such as liquids, sand, hair or dust
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    it dry with a soft dry cloth and leave it to dry in a well ventilated spot before using again. i Do not open and close the battery 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
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    or terminal cover until all sand and dust have been removed. i Do not soak the camera in water for more than 60 minutes. 1 With the battery cover and terminal cover closed, rinse the camera with water; or, if it was used in the sea, soak it in a shallow container filled with fresh water
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    Do not open or close the battery cover or terminal cover with water droplets still on the camera. The water droplets may seep into the camera, causing condensation and malfunction. i If there is moisture inside the battery cover, wipe every crevice completely clear
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    Drainage holes HINT i Use a soft dry cloth to wipe water and dirt from the camera. i After use at the seaside or underwater, make sure that the battery cover and terminal cover are securely closed, and soak the camera in a shallow container filled with fresh water for about 10 minutes. i If the zoom
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    Easy shooting/playback (Basic features) Intelligent Auto Mode ... (page 56) 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
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    applications) Image stabiliser... (pages 51, 84) Subject tracking... (pages 53, 90) Scene mode... (pages 49, 82, 180 to 182) 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
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    164) * 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
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    BATTERY PACK 30 About the temperature alert icon 36 INSTALLING THE CARD 37 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 39 Turning on the camera 39 Turning off the camera 40 Turning on the camera AUTO MODE 56 „ BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 59 For best results 59 How to use the
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    PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS 69 How to save one frame from a video as a photo 72 DELETING FILES 73 Delete single/delete all/delete folder 73 Delete selected 74 PLAYBACK MODES 76 21-image display playback 76 Magnifying (zooming in) the image (photos only 77 „ ADVANCED OPERATION
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    129 Check the available audio recording time 130 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 131 „ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A 1.0 154 STARTING HD WRITER VE 1.0 155 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 156 IF USING Mac 157 Operating environment
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    using VIERA Link™ (HDAVI Control 161 COPYING/DUBBING COPYING/DUBBING 164 Dubbing in standard picture quality 164 „ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 166 TROUBLESHOOTING 173 Camera 173 Restrictions concerning the Scene Mode and Colour Mode features 180 ABOUT COPYRIGHT 183
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    VFA0544 … Brush VYC1064 … AV cable VFA0543 … CD-ROM Software … Handstrap *To prevent the camera from dropping, be sure to attach the handstrap (page 60). VFC4703 i Please dispose of packing materials properly. i Keep the battery pack and the brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 24
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    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
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    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,
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    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 may damage the camera. [I] key SET button MENU button [G] key Power button REC/ button [H] key [J] key VQT3P45 27
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    page 80) Image magnification (page 77) Playback display switching (page 76) LCD monitor Status indicator USB/AV terminal HDMI terminal Terminal cover Terminal cover lock Battery cover Strap holder (page 60) 28 VQT3P45
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    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 mode AV cable/ HDMI mini cable connection VQT3P45
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    liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack be used. Guide to charging time and recording capacity k Charging/recording time i Temperature: 25 °C/humidity: 60
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    time Playback time Approx. 170 images By CIPA standard Approx. 85 min Approx. 180 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard i CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association. i Using the supplied battery i Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB) VQT3P45 31
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    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. 32 VQT3P45
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    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 29) turns off before removing the battery pack. Battery pack Connector markings 4 Close and slide shut 3 Insert the
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    pack is defective or is not installed correctly. Make 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
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    i Doing so may result in malfunction. When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long
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    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 still possible to record and play back
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    device, be sure to format it with this camera (pages 117 and 128). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. Battery cover lock 4 Insert the battery pack (page 33), then close 2 Open Battery cover 1 Push the battery cover lock to the right to release it. 3 With
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    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 rubber
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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. Power button Monitor unit LCD monitor 90° 180° 105° VQT3P45 39
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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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    If the screen to set the date and time appears when you turn on the camera, skip to step 3 and follow the steps to set the date and time. 43. Example: To set the clock to 19:30 on 20 December 2011 1 Turn on the camera (page 39), and display Option Setting Menu 1 (page 113). 2 Select [CLOCK SET] and
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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 "19:30". 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 [DISP].
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    in the camera continuously for about 2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the camera settings for about 7 days. WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. VQT3P45
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    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 39). 2 Press the REC/ button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/ button is pressed. REC/ button 44 VQT3P45
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    Accessing/exiting the Menu Screen 1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 44). 2 Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button again. Tab RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 REC MODE PICTURE SIZE 1080-30p 16M-S SCENE MODE 1 COLOUR
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    [I] Press [J] Press the SET button Select an item to change RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 REC MODE PICTURE SIZE 1080-30p 16M-S SCENE MODE 1 COLOUR MODE 2 FLASH 3 SELF TIMER ENTER Applicable mode PICTURE SIZE 16M-H 4608x3456 16M-S 4608x3456 12M 4608x2592[16:9] 2M 1920x1080[16:9] 2M 1600x1200 0.9M
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    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
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    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 COLOUR MODE 4 2 FLASH 5 3 SELF TIMER 6 ENTER 7 1 Recording mode (page 78) : Record at 1920 × 1080 pixels (60i). : Record
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    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 begins 10 seconds after the [O] button or [@] button is pressed. 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 131) VQT3P45 49
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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 50 VQT3P45
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    distance to the subject. *: The camera automatically focuses on the subject with a range of 10 cm to ∞ (normal). -: The focus can be set manually. : The camera focuses on the subject within a range most accurate white balance (white set). 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 131) VQT3P45 51
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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 52 VQT3P45
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    manually (shutter speed priority). g: Set the aperture manually (aperture priority). H: Set the aperture and shutter speed manually noise is reduced. : Wind noise is not affected. 5 Auto review h Specify the duration that the captured image is shown on battery power indication (page 131) VQT3P45 53
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    73) h Delete files. 5 Rotate (page 99) h Rotate a photo. 6 Resize (page 99) h A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image. 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 131) 54 VQT3P45
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    by the flash (photos only). 2 Edit video (page 101) h Edit videos. 3 Copy (page 110) h Copy files from the built-in memory to the card. 4 Remaining battery power indication (page 131) VQT3P45 55
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    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
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    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
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    . (page 87) 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 85) h Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time h Recording a subject through a dirty or dusty window h Recording
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    BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. When zooming in or out, you can minimize the effects of camera shake by using your other hand on the
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    ˛ ˛ BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING How to use the accessories k Handstrap 60 VQT3P45
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    BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING VIDEO RECORDING 1 Turn on the camera (page 39), and set it to the recording mode (page 44). h If the subject is a person, a green double-frame appears around the face (page 90). 2
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    BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING TAKING PHOTOS 1 Turn on the camera (page 39), and set it to the recording mode (page 44). h If the subject is a person, a green double-frame appears around the face (page 90). 2
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    shooting, or set the flash operation mode to Auto (page 49). 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
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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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    : Optical zoom and Digital zoom (page 53). 1 Point the camera lens at the subject. Zoom switch 2 Push the zoom switch the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor. 3 Take the picture. For video recording, see page 61. For shooting photos (single), see page 62. For
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    and is not a malfunction. i It is recommended that you use a tripod to stabilise 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 194 regarding zoom magnification. 66 VQT3P45
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    " (page 8) and "MAINTENANCE AND WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE" (pages 9 to 16) 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 colours and audio when shooting underwater (underwater mode) 1 Display Recording
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    it with fresh water and dry it completely. 1 Turn off the camera, and close the battery cover and terminal cover securely. 2 Wash the camera with fresh water. h Fill a shallow basin with fresh water, and immerse the closed camera for about 10 minutes. Rotate the monitor unit several times to clean
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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 44). 2 Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the yellow frame to the file you
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    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
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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 190). BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK VQT3P45 71
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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 45), 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
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    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
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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. VQT3P45 79
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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 Fast reverse forward/ (Maximum fast reverse 15×) Pause Return to
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING Recorded pixels (page 48) 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 cancelled if the MENU
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    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
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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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    MENU 2 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 45 to 47. Motion compensation (image stabiliser) setting (page 51) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion. HINT If the motion compensation does not seem to be working... i Due to the mechanical
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    Focus setting (page 51) 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
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING ISO sensitivity setting (page 51) 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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    OPERATION/SHOOTING White balance setting (page 51) 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
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 3 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 45 to 47. Exposure setting (page 53) The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually. 1 Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button. 1
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    shake at slow shutter speeds, it is recommended to use a tripod or other method to stabilise 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 set to T, g or H, by assigning an operation
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING Subject tracking settings (page 53) Adjust the settings to automatically target a specific colour with the colour 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
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING Shooting with the colour tracking function (photos only) 1 Set the colour tracking setting to . h A target mark (+) appears in the centre 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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    ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING Shortcut setting (page 53) 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]
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    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
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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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    The exposure compensation setting is cancelled 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
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    PLAYBACK ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 45 to 47. Slideshow settings (page 54) 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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    ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK File protect setting (page 54) 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 45). 2 Select [PROTECT] and press the SET button. 3
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    Protect selected files Select multiple files to protect. 1 Display the Playback Menu 1 (page 45). 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. 20.12.2011 14:25 1080
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK Rotate (page 54) 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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    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
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK Editing videos (page 55) 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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    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
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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 69). 2 Display the Playback Menu 2 (page 45), 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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    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
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    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, before starting 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
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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 45), 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 large amount of data can become quite long. To avoid 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, or connect the AC adaptor. i It is recommended that
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    ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK Copy (page 55) 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. [
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    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
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    the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera. 1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 44). 2 Select the recording time 6 Exposure compensation setting 7 Aperture value 8 Shutter speed 9 Remaining battery charge 0 Date and time of image A ISO sensitivity setting B Indicates
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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 COLOUR MODE 2 FLASH 3 SELF TIMER SET
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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 114 VQT3P45
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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 116 VQT3P45
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    monitor messages are displayed. 2 TV OUTPUT setting (page 120) 3 INITIAL SET h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings. h The following settings do not change with this procedure: Date card or the built-in memory is executed. 5 Remaining battery charge display (page 131) VQT3P45 117
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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 118 VQT3P45
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    record to. 2 PLAYBACK FOLDER setting (page 125) (when the playback mode is active) h Select a folder to play back. 3 FILE NO. CONT'D setting (page 126) 4 Remaining battery charge display (page 131) VQT3P45 119
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    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
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    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. VQT3P45 121
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    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
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    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
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    Storage folder setting (page 119) 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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    folder setting (page 119) 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
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    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 126 VQT3P45
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    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
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    with this camera: i turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during data is erased from the card using the camera or a computer, the card's control data for that purpose. However, if the camera is used to erase data, it will is recommended that you use the camera to erase the data, or
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    showing the recording capacities of SD cards, please see pages 189 to 191. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Set the camera to the recording mode (page 44). h The remaining number of images Remaining number of images appears in the upper left of the LCD monitor
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    Check the available audio recording time 1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 79). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. Remaining audio recording time 0.3M 374 016:30:36 HINT i When
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    only be used as a general approximation of the remaining charge. h When the battery charge is low, the battery pack remaining charge indicator also appears on the screen during recording. RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 REC MODE PICTURE SIZE 1080-30p 16M-S SCENE MODE 1 COLOUR MODE 2 FLASH 3 SELF TIMER
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    battery pack charge on the file information display (page 112). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera charged battery pack will vary greatly. i It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack(s) when taking pictures at
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    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 39). h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears. CARD READER: Use the
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    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 If the "Disconnect USB cable" message appears... i Disconnect the USB cable once, then connect
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    to the card reader mode (page 133). h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognised as a drive. h The card is recognised (mounted) as a disk, and the [CAM_SD (E:)] icon appears in the [My Computer] window. h The drive name (E:) may
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    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
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    ] 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).
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    TO A COMPUTER About audio files recorded with this camera i Files can be played back using QuickTime. 1.0. 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
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    to your PC Card reader function (mass storage) (page 133) Files from the camera's built-in memory and/or the SD card can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programmes. 1 Double click the folder that contains the still pictures. ([DCIM] _ [100CDPFP] etc.) 2 Drag and drop the files into the
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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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    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,
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    using HD Writer VE 1.0. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer VE 1.0 (PDF file) for side (a hard disk, etc.) to the camera's internal memory or installed card. Smart wizard disc: You can copy to disc in conventional standard picture quality (MPEG2 format). Online sharing: Videos and
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    ): 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.html i When inserting a disc
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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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    instructions , 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
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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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    Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. i Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified Chinese. i This software cannot be used simultaneously with other time-shifting motion picture editing software or video capture products. Note that other software
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    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
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    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
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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 VQT3P45 153
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    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 154 VQT3P45
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    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 operating
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    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Reading the operating instructions 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 operating instructions. Select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic] → [HD Writer VE 1.0] → [Operating
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    i iMovie '11 is supported. For details about iMovie '11, please contact Apple Inc. Operating environment Computer OS CPU RAM Interface Mac Mac OS X 10.6.6 Intel Core Duo 1 GB or more USB port i Even if the system requirements mentioned in this operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers
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    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
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    120). 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
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    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). 160 VQT3P45
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    that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the operating instructions 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
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    3 Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) 1) CONNECTING TO A TV 20.12.2011 0:00 101-0216 3.5MB SET ENTER 2) 2) 1 2 20.12.2011 3) 3) 1 3 20.12.2011 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 centre to
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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 operating instructions for the devices. i Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard. VQT3P45 163
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    DUBBING COPYING/DUBBING COPYING/DUBBING Dubbing in standard picture quality Images played back on this unit can set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected. i See the operating instructions of the video device for details. i Insert the plugs as far as they will go. i
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    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 operating instructions for the device you are connecting to or read the operating instructions of the wide
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    . Action Place the camera in your pocket to warm it up before using it. Keep the battery pack in an environment of 10 to 35 °C. 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 life. Please replace
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    after the camera is turned off. Select the resolution setting according to the intended use. Picture quality w or better: Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for printing a close-up of part of a photo (trimming). , G, t: For printing standard photo (photo service
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    ." message appear? Why does the "Card is protected" message appear? Why can not 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. Answer You have attempted to splice videos that
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    : 1 Remove the card and then install it again. 2 Remove the battery pack and then install it again. 3 Install a different card. If "ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN." still appears after performing the above steps, then take the camera to the dealer for service. 172 VQT3P45
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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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    or the maximum video recording time has 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
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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 colours 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
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    battery pack is not charging. The "This file is protected" message appears and the file cannot be deleted. Misc. The recording capacity is less than that shown in the tables on pages 189 to 191. Cause The camera for the card. Action Follow the instructions to make the connection correctly. Set
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    IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS Restrictions concerning the Scene Mode and Colour Mode features Scene Mode restrictions Setting Sports Restrictions Portrait Spotlight Colour mode: Fixed at . Focus: Fixed at *. Exposure setting: Fixed at @. Snow Beach Sunset Colour mode: Fixed at . Focus: Fixed
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    IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS Setting Night scenery Night portrait Under water Low light* Restrictions Colour mode: Fixed at . Flash: Fixed at . Focus: Fixed at *. Subject tracking: Fixed at . Exposure: Fixed at @. Colour mode: Fixed at . Focus: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @. Colour mode: Fixed
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    or the ambient temperature is very high or very low. Try charging the battery pack again after it has returned to a suitable temperature. If the battery pack still cannot be charged, it is possible that the camera, the battery pack or the AC adaptor may be defective. Off: i Charging is complete
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    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
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    result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound. i Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong camera, do not drop or bump it. i A strong impact can break the camera's casing, causing it to malfunction. Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery
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    SET button, and 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 responsibility in the event that personal data is leaked. About the battery The battery used in this camera is a rechargeable lithium-ion
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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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    . 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-WA10D | User Manual - Page 188
    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
  • Panasonic HX-WA10D | User Manual - Page 189
    Mac for 2 playback/ < editing Recording mode *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 Picture size 1920× 1920× 1280× 1280× 640× 960× Voice 1080 1080 720 quality * 2: Conventional standard image quality i If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for. (page 30
  • Panasonic HX-WA10D | User Manual - Page 190
    IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS i When the recording mode setting is set to audio recording
  • Panasonic HX-WA10D | User Manual - Page 191
    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)
  • Panasonic HX-WA10D | User Manual - Page 192
    IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Product numbers correct as of February, 2011. These may be subject to change. i Battery pack (VW-VBX070) i HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) i SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Refer to page 25) 192 VQT3P45
  • Panasonic HX-WA10D | User Manual - Page 193
    MESSAGES AND ALERTS SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change due to performance upgrades. Digital Movie Camera Power source: DC 5.0 V (when using AC adaptor) 3.7 V (when using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 2.3W Signal system: 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p, 480
  • Panasonic HX-WA10D | User Manual - Page 194
    IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS Zoom: (Photo) 5× optical zoom; (Video) 12× (30p)/6× (60i/60p) advanced zoom Digital zoom; 120× (video mode, 30p mode), 60× (video mode, 60i/60p mode), 50× (photo mode) Image stabiliser: Electronic Monitor: 6.7 cm (2.6") wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots) Microphone:
  • Panasonic HX-WA10D | User Manual - Page 195
    m Dimensions (excluding projecting parts): 92.0 mm (W)×123.7 mm (H)×41.2 mm (D) Mass (weight): Approx. 232 g (without battery and SD card) Mass (weight) in operation: Approx. 250 g (with battery and SD card) Operating temperature: 0 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity: 10 %RH to 80 %RH VQT3P45 195
  • Panasonic HX-WA10D | User Manual - Page 196
    conducted in-house by Panasonic) Can be submerged at a maximum depth of 3.0 m, for up to 60 minutes. Battery operation time: See (VBR) : Approx. 24 Mbps (VBR) Refer to page 189 for recordable times. Picture size: : 1920×1080/60i : 1920×1080/30p : 1280×720/60p : 1280×720/30p : 640×480/30p :
  • Panasonic HX-WA10D | User Manual - Page 197
    25 for details concerning SD cards that can be used in this unit. Built-in memory: Approx. 80 MB Compression: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2 standard) Picture size: Photo recording (single-shot) A: 4608×3456 pixels B: 4608×3456 pixels : 4608×2592 pixels : 1920×1080 pixels G: 1600×1200 pixels : 1280×720 pixels
  • Panasonic HX-WA10D | User Manual - Page 198
    VQT3P45 M0411-0 1AG6P1P6322--(S) EU Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2011
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Operating Instructions
Dual Camera
Model No.
HX-WA10
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
EB
VQT3P45
1AG6P1P6322--(S)