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Panasonic HX-WA30 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
save this manual for future use.
This document explains basic operations of the
unit. For more detailed explanation, please refer
to "Operating Instructions (PDF format)" which
is recorded in the enclosed CD-ROM.
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
Basic Operating Instructions
Dual Camera
HX-WA30
Model No.
HX-WA3
1AG6P1P6657--(S)
VQT4X11

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  • Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions Dual Camera HX-WA30 Model No. HX-WA3 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed explanation, please refer to “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” which is recorded in the enclosed CD-ROM.

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Dual Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Dual Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

  • Page 3: Emc Electric And Magnetic Compatibility

    Dual Camera Inner side of LCD monitor Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.de...
  • Page 4 ∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your...

  • Page 5: Cautions For Use

    ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. About connecting to a TV ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional). ∫ About recording formats and compatibility of the unit ≥...

  • Page 6: Cards That You Can Use With This Unit

    ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents ∫ How to open the Operating Instructions (PDF format) When you insert the CD-ROM and open the [INDEX.pdf] in the CD- ROM, the Operating Instructions list will be displayed. Click the document name of the Operating Instructions you would like to open. ≥...
  • Page 8 Using the menu screen ..............39 Language selection ..............41 Formatting ................... 41 Using the zoom ................42 Double range zoom [HX-WA3]............ 43 Recording in Slow Motion Mode [HX-WA30] ......... 44 Recording with a filter effect............46 Recording underwater..............47 Wi-Fi [HX-WA30] ®...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    10 m for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. Anti-shock Performance This unit has cleared a test conducted by Panasonic, which complies with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock (a drop test performed from a height of 1.5 m onto 3 cm thick plywood when the LCD monitor was closed with the screen facing inwards).
  • Page 10 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices.) Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm to 150 cm dropping onto 3 cm thick plyboard.
  • Page 11 ≥ Contact Panasonic’s Service Centre if the fogging does not disappear. Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged...

  • Page 12: Check Before Using Underwater

    Check before using underwater Do not open or close the rear door in places with sand and dust, close to water, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks. Open the rear door.  SD CARD/ BATTERY ...
  • Page 13 ≥ The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To avoid permanently damaging this unit, the seals should be replaced once each year. Please contact Panasonic’s Service Centre for related costs and other information. Close the rear door securely.

  • Page 14: Using This Unit Underwater

    Using this unit underwater ≥ HX-WA30 Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 10 m with the water temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC. Do not use this unit at a depth of over 10 m.
  • Page 15 Rinse with water with the rear door closed. ≥ After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less. SD CARD/ BATTERY ≥ Do not directly rinse this unit with tap water. Hold this unit as shown in the illustration, and shake it gently several times to drain the water.
  • Page 16 Wipe off water drops on this unit with a dry soft cloth and dry this unit in a shaded area which is well ventilated. ≥ Dry this unit by standing it on a dry cloth. ≥ If water collects on the microphones or speaker of this unit, it may cause lower sound or distorted sound.
  • Page 17 ∫ Wiping moisture from the unit If there is moisture inside the rear door, wipe every crevice completely clear of moisture. (This moisture is not due to exposure to water) A Moisture here ∫ About the water draining design This unit is designed so that water that entered the gaps around the zoom button etc.

  • Page 18: When Using In A Cold Climate Or At Low Temperatures

    This is not a malfunction. ≥ HX-WA30 ® If the Wi-Fi function is used in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude, playback may not be performed correctly.
  • Page 19 ≥ Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays). ≥ For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ≥ Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).

  • Page 20: Accessories

    Preparation Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2013. These may be subject to change. Battery pack Handstrap VW-VBX090 VFC4817 AC adaptor CD-ROM (EB) Software VSK0752 (EG/EP) VSK0751 AV cable CD-ROM VFA0555 Operating Instructions VFF1183 USB cable...

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Inserting/removing the battery ≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 31) Open the rear door.
  • Page 22 (To insert the battery pack) Confirm the orientation of the terminal markings and insert the battery. A terminal markings ≥ Confirm that lever B is locked on to the battery. ≥ It is possible to mistakenly insert the battery upside down, so be sure to check the orientation carefully.
  • Page 23 Close the rear door.  SD CARD/ BATTERY   1 Close the rear door. 2 Slide the open/close lever. 3 Lock the LOCK lever. Unlocked Locked state state SD CARD/ SD CARD/ Open/close BATTERY BATTERY lever Lock lever ≥ Lock securely to the points where the red portion C of the open/close lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible.

  • Page 24: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time. The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
  • Page 25 ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 20). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 26: Charging And Recording Time

    Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) HX-WA30 Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging Recording continuous recordable [Voltage/Capacity time Mode recordable time (minimum)] time 1 h 5 min 40 min 1 h 15 min...
  • Page 27 ≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature. In particular, using the battery at a low temperature below 0 oC will drastically shorten the usable time due to a characteristic of the battery.

  • Page 28: Recording To A Card

    Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

  • Page 29: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 41) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
  • Page 30 Insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot. ≥ Face the label side A in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go. ≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out. Close the rear door.

  • Page 31: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. The LCD monitor turns on. To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the LCD monitor goes off. ≥...

  • Page 32: Setting Date And Time

    Preparation Setting date and time If the screen to set the date and time appears when you turn on the unit, skip to step 2 and follow the steps to set the date and time. Select the menu. ( # [CLOCK SET] [MENU]: Select an item ([DATE]/[TIME]/[DISP]) using the SET button and then tilt the SET button to the right or...
  • Page 33 After setting [CLOCK SET], notes for underwater use are displayed. Check them to maintain the waterproof performance. ≥ HX-WA30 After the notes are displayed, the recording mode setting screen is automatically displayed. To move to the next display, press the SET button.

  • Page 34: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ Motion pictures are recorded to the SD card if one is inserted. If no SD card is inserted, the motion pictures are recorded to the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor. Press the REC/ button to change to recording mode.

  • Page 35: Recording Still Pictures

    Basic Recording still pictures ≥ Still pictures are recorded to SD card if one is inserted. If no SD card is inserted, the still pictures are recorded to the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor. Press the REC/ button to change to recording mode.

  • Page 36: Recording Audio

    Basic Recording audio ≥ Audio is recorded to the SD card if one is inserted. If no SD card is inserted, the audio is recorded to the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor. Press the REC/ button to change to recording mode.

  • Page 37: Motion Picture/Still Picture/Audio Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback Press the REC/ button to change to Playback Mode. Select the file to play back using the SET button and press the SET button. Thumbnail display A The information for the file in the yellow frame is displayed. ≥...

  • Page 38: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    Play back using the SET button. B Operation icon* * If the operation icon disappears, perform a SET button operation to display it. ≥ Tilt the SET button up to start/pause playback of motion pictures. Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Connect the unit to a TV using the AV cable (supplied) or a HDMI micro cable (optional).

  • Page 39: Using The Menu Screen

    Basic Using the menu screen Press the MENU button. Tilt the SET button to the left. Select tab A using the SET button, and tilt the SET button to the right or press the SET button. Select from menu items B using the SET button, and tilt the SET button to the right, or press the SET button.
  • Page 40 Select the setting content using the SET button and press the SET button to set. ∫ About applicable mode indicator In the recording menu, the Recording Mode that reflects the currently displayed setting is displayed. C Applicable mode indicator : Setting is applied to still picture and motion picture recording. : Setting is applied to still picture recording.

  • Page 41: Language Selection

    Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. # [LANGUAGE] [MENU]: Formatting Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, disc etc.

  • Page 42: Using The Zoom

    Basic Using the zoom Press the REC/ button to change to recording mode. A Zoom bar Zoom button T side : Close-up recording (zoom in) W side : Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ During zoom operations, the zoom bar is displayed. ≥...

  • Page 43: Double Range Zoom [Hx-Wa3]

    Double range zoom [HX-WA3] The enlarged size will be approximately double size (double range zoom). Press again to return to normal size. Press the REC/ button to change to recording mode. Press the zoom range button. ≥ On the normal zoom recording screen, the icon is displayed.

  • Page 44: Recording In Slow Motion Mode [Hx-Wa30]

    Basic Recording in Slow Motion Mode [HX-WA30] You can record fast-moving objects in sports scene, etc. in slow motion. Press the REC/ button to change to recording mode. Press the button to switch the recording mode. ≥ Each time you press the button, display changes.
  • Page 45 (When [SLOW MOTION MODE] is selected) Select the menu. # [SLOW MOTION MODE] # desired setting [MENU]: Records a motion picture at 120 frames/second (1280k720 pixels) Records a motion picture at 240 frames/second (640k360 pixels) Records a motion picture at 480 frames/second (320k180 pixels) ≥...

  • Page 46: Recording With A Filter Effect

    Basic Recording with a filter effect You can add various types of filter effects when recording motion pictures and still pictures. Press the REC/ button to change to recording mode. Select the menu. ( # [CREATIVE CONTROL] # desired setting [MENU]: ≥...

  • Page 47: Recording Underwater

    Basic Recording underwater The unit can record underwater at depths of down to 10 m ( HX-WA30 5 m ( ). (for periods within 60 minutes) HX-WA3 Before recording underwater, be sure to read “(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of this unit”...

  • Page 48: Wi-Fi [Hx-Wa30]

    Wi-Fi [HX-WA30] ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function By linking with Wi-Fi compatible devices, you can use the Wi-Fi functions of [REMOTE CTRL] and [DLNA PLAYBACK]. Before using the respective Wi-Fi functions, check and prepare your device.

  • Page 49: If The Wi-Fi Connection Cannot Be Established

    If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established Please refer to the operating instruction of the device in use for details about the setting of the wireless access point or smartphone. Problem Check points It cannot connect (General) to the wireless ≥...
  • Page 50 Problem Check points Radio waves of the ≥ The condition may improved by moving the wireless access location or changing the angle of the point get wireless access point. disconnected. ≥ If you use another 2.4 GHz band device such as a microwave oven or cordless telephone nearby, you may interrupt the signal.
  • Page 51 Problem Check points This unit is not ≥ Try switching the ON/OFF of the Wi-Fi displayed in the function in the Wi-Fi settings of the Wi-Fi setting smartphone. screen of the smartphone. The Wi-Fi ≥ If there is a setting for avoiding poor connection is connections in the Wi-Fi setting menu of the ™...

  • Page 52: About Copyright

    Others About copyright ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. ∫...
  • Page 53 HX-WA30 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic , and/or Corporation (3) the open source software. For the software categorized as (3), please refer to the detailed terms...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Specifications Dual Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.7 V (When using battery) Charging; Power consumption: Recording; HX-WA30 HX-WA30 4.8 W 4.8 W HX-WA3 HX-WA3 4.1 W 4.8 W Recording format: MPEG-4 AVC file format standard (.MP4)
  • Page 55 Refer to the operating instructions (PDF format) for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory; Approx. 65 MB Image sensor: HX-WA30 1/2.33 type (1/2.33z) 1MOS image sensor Total; Approx. 16400 K Effective pixels; Motion picture; 9810 K (4:3), 8290 K (16:9) Still picture;...
  • Page 56 Normal; Approx. 10 cm (Wide)/Approx. 1 m (Tele) Macro; Approx. 1 cm (Wide)/Approx. 80 cm (Tele) Zoom: HX-WA30 Motion picture; 5k optical zoom, 18k i.Zoom, 120k digital zoom Still picture; 5k optical zoom, 10k Extra Optical Zoom (when [PICTURE SIZE] is set to...
  • Page 57 Web camera; Compression format; Motion JPEG Image size; 640 k 480/30p (VGA) Flash: HX-WA30 Available range; Approx. 80 cm to 2.0 m HX-WA3 Available range; Approx. 80 cm to 2.1 m Dimensions: 96.6 mm (W)k127.2 mm (H)k46.2 mm (D)
  • Page 58 (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices.) ≥ Panasonic’s testing method calls for the drop height to be increased from 122 cm to 150 cm and the device to be dropped onto a plywood panel 3 cm thick with the LCD screen folded with the screen side inward, per the above MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock standards.
  • Page 59 HX-WA30 Wireless transmitter: Compliance standard; IEEE802.11b/g/n Frequency range used; Central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz [11ch] Encryption method; Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/WPA2™/WEP Access method; Infrastructure mode AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz...
  • Page 60 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Pursuant to the applicable EU legislation Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation VQT4X11 Web site: http://panasonic.net...

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