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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-DC3
Model No.
VQT4U75
1AG6P1P6607--(S)
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- Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions Dual Camera HX-DC3 Model No. 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)”...
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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
∫ Concerning the battery Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC or incinerate. CAUTION ≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. ≥ When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. - 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...
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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 mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). ∫ About recording formats and compatibility of the unit ≥... -
Page 6: Cards That You Can Use With This Unit
∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up) Condensation occurs when there is a change in temperature or humidity, such as when the unit is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm room. -
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 ≥ 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).
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Page 9: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2012. These may be subject to change. Battery pack Lens cap VW-VBX070 VFC4701 Lens cap strap VFC4702 AC adaptor Handstrap (EB) VFC4627 VSK0752 (EG/EP) VSK0751 AV cable CD-ROM VFA0543 Software... -
Page 10: Optional Accessories
Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBX070) HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) VQT4U75... -
Page 11: Preparation
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 19) Open the battery/card cover. -
Page 12: Removing The Battery
Insert the battery, taking care to match up the terminal markings. A terminal markings ≥ Insert the battery so that the terminal markings face up. It is possible to mistakenly Insert the battery upside down, so be sure to check the orientation carefully. Close the battery/card cover. -
Page 13: 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 14 ≥ 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 9, 10, 15). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
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Page 15: Charging And Recording Time
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging Recording continuously recordable [Voltage/Capacity time mode recordable time (minimum)] time 50 min 30 min 55 min 35 min Supplied battery/ 50 min 30 min... - Page 16 ∫ Remaining battery level display The remaining battery level is displayed on the LCD monitor. ≥ The display will turn red and start flashing when the remaining battery level has been used up. Charge the battery or replace with a fully charged battery. VQT4U75...
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Page 17: Recording To A Card
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 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 29) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. - Page 18 Insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot. ≥ Face the label side B 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 battery/card cover.
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Page 19: 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 20: 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. (l 27) # [CLOCK SET] [MENU]: Select an item ([DATE]/[TIME]/[DISP]) using the SET... - Page 21 (When [DISP] is selected) Select the date format display method using the SET button. Press the SET button. Select [SAVE DATE AND TIME] using the SET button and then press the SET button. ≥ To return to the recording screen or playback screen, press the MENU button.
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Page 22: Basic
Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ Before turning on the unit, remove the lens cap. ≥ 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. -
Page 23: Recording Still Pictures
Basic Recording still pictures ≥ Before turning on the unit, remove the lens cap. ≥ 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. -
Page 24: 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. Select the menu. -
Page 25: 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 26: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Connect the unit to a TV using the AV cable (supplied) or a HDMI mini cable (optional). A HDMI mini connector B USB/AV connector ≥ Connecting the AV cable in the wrong direction may cause damage to the USB/AV connector of the unit. -
Page 27: 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 28 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.
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Page 29: 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 30: Double Range Zoom
Double range zoom 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 31: Others
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 32: Specifications
Others Specifications Dual Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.7 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; Charging; 4.0 W 3.3 W Recording format: MPEG-4 AVC files format standard (.MP4) Motion picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, iFrame Audio compression: AAC (2 ch) - Page 33 Image sensor: 1/2.33 type (1/2.33z) 1MOS image sensor Total; Approx. 14400 K Effective pixels; Motion picture; 14300 K (4:3), 11900 K (16:9) Still picture; 14300 K (4:3), 11900 K (16:9) Lens: Auto iris F3.5 to F3.7 Focal length; 6.8 mm to 34.0 mm 35 mm equivalent;...
- Page 34 HDMI mini connector video output level: HDMI™ 1080i/720p/480p USB/AV connector audio output level (Line): 155 mV, 220 h, 2 ch HDMI mini connector audio output level: Linear PCM USB: Reader function SD card; Read only (No copyright protection support) Built-in memory; Read only Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type micro B (AV output share) Battery charging function (Charges from USB terminal when the unit is off, 500 mA)
- Page 35 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: DC output: DC 5.0 V, 1.0 A (EB) VSK0752 Dimensions: 49.7 mm (W)k49.0 mm (H)k80.9 mm (D) Mass: Approx. 64 (EG/EP) VSK0751 Dimensions: 48.9 mm (W)k32.8 mm (H)k95.1 mm (D) Mass:...
- Page 36 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 VQT4U75 Web site: http://panasonic.net...