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Panasonic HX-DC10 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Dual Camera
HX-DC10
Model No.
HX-DC1
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT3P24

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Dual Camera HX-DC10 Model No. HX-DC1 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT3P24...
  • Page 2 (including any other non-built-in memory/HDD related component). k Handling of built-in memory This unit is equipped with an built-in memory (HX-DC10: Approx. 80 MB, HX- DC1: Approx. 80 MB). When using this component, pay attention to the following points.
  • Page 3 Unless noted otherwise, the screen and camera illustrations are those of Model HX-DC10. k For the purposes of these operating instructions i SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.
  • Page 4 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR DIGITAL MOVIE CAMERA Easy shooting/playback (Basic features) Intelligent Auto Mode 1080-30 000:15:53 (HX-DC10) ... (page 42) Just point the camera at the subject, and it automatically ascertains the scene and captures the images with the optimum settings.
  • Page 5 Using the convenient features (Practical applications) Image stabiliser... (pages 37, 68) Subject tracking... (pages 39, 74) Scene mode... (pages 35, 66, 165 to 167) HINT User guide on the Internet When this camera is connected to an Internet-connected VIERA via an HDMI mini cable (sold separately), you can press the VIERA’s remote control Menu button and from the resulting menu select “User guide on the Internet”...
  • Page 6 Keeping recorded videos (Copy/dubbing) From built-in memory to SD card... (page 41) DVD recorder and video deck... (page 148) * 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    MODE ....................30 MENU SCREEN ...................31 Accessing/exiting the Menu Screen ..........31 Using the Menu ................32 Overview of the Menu Screen ............34 INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE (HX-DC10) ..........42 BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............45 For best results ................45 How to use the accessories ............46 VIDEO RECORDING ................47...
  • Page 8 ISO sensitivity setting (page 37) ........... 70 White balance setting (page 37) ........... 71 RECORDING MENU 3 ................. 72 Exposure setting (HX-DC10) (page 39) ........72 Subject tracking settings (page 39) ..........74 Shortcut setting (page 39) ............76 Exposure compensation ............... 79 PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 ................
  • Page 9 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY .......113 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time ..............113 Check the available audio recording time ........114 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ....115 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE ..........117 USING AS A CARD READER ............119 ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD .........120 Configuration of directories in the card ........120...
  • Page 10 PLAYING BACK ON A TV ..............145 Playback using VIERA Link™ (HDAVI Control™) ...... 145 COPYING/DUBBING COPYING/DUBBING ................. 148 Dubbing in standard picture quality ..........148 IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........... 150 TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 158 Camera ..................158 Restrictions concerning the Scene Mode and Colour Mode features .............

  • Page 11: About The Card

    See the card label to confirm the rating. (Example) Please confirm which of our SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/ SDXC Memory Cards can be used with this product by visiting the support web site at the address below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) VQT3P24...
  • Page 12 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, deletion or editing will be possible on the card.

  • Page 13: Setup

    SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Status indicator Monitor unit Speaker Lens Internal stereo microphone Flash i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting. * The tripod mounting hole is on the bottom. Attaching to a tripod having a screw length longer than 5.5 mm may...
  • Page 14 k About the status indicator (See page 167 regarding the charging status.) i The status indicator lights or flashes to Status indicator show the camera’s operating status. Status indicator status Camera status Colour Lit/flashing Accessing built-in memory or SD card Flashing Battery (Faster)
  • Page 15 Rear LCD monitor Power button Hand strap eyelet (page 46) terminal cover USB/AV terminal HDMI terminal Battery cover k Operation pad HX-DC10 Zoom switch* button [O] button [@] button Video recording button Photo shooting button SET button MENU button REC/...

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery Pack

    Please be advised that we are not 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.
  • Page 17 The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. i See page 115 concerning the remaining battery pack charge. i Always use genuine Panasonic batteries ( VW-VBX070 ). i If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
  • Page 18 Recording time Approx. 90 min Playback time 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) VQT3P24...
  • Page 19 Insert the battery pack. h It is possible to insert the battery incorrectly, so please pay particular attention when inserting that it is correctly oriented. Connector markings Battery cover 1 Push Battery 3 Open pack 4 Insert by matching the connector markings <To remove the battery pack...>...
  • Page 20 Use the USB cable (supplied) to connect the camera and the AC adaptor, and then connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet. h Use only the supplied USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if a different USB cable is used. h The AC adaptor is for this camera only.
  • Page 21 HINT Recharging when connected to a computer (page 117) i The battery can be recharged while the camera is connected to a computer. i Use only the supplied USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if a different USB cable is used. i The charging time is two to three times longer than when the AC adaptor is used to charge the battery pack.

  • Page 22: About The Temperature Alert Icon

    About the temperature alert icon During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon will appear as described below. k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature rises during use h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a...

  • Page 23: Installing The Card

    INSTALLING THE CARD Before using a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device, be sure to format it with this camera (page 101 and 112). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. 1 Open 2 Insert the card i Push straight in...
  • Page 24 HINT Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card i Doing so may damage the card or the stored files. If the status indicator is lit red... i Never remove the card when the status indicator is flashing red, as doing so may result in loss of files stored in the card.

  • Page 25: Turning The Camera On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND Turning on the camera Open the monitor unit, and Monitor unit press the power button. h The LCD monitor turns on. Power button LCD monitor <How to open the monitor unit> 90° 180° 105° VQT3P24...

  • Page 26: Turning Off The Camera

    Turning off the camera Press the power button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off. 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...

  • Page 27: Date And Time Setting

    DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. h 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.
  • Page 28 Set the clock. CLOCK SET 1 Select [TIME]. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen 19 : 30 TIME appears. 3 Set the time to “19:30”. h The time is set in the ENTER following order: Set the hour →...

  • Page 29: Date And Time Backup

    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. VQT3P24...

  • Page 30: Switching Between The Recording Mode And Playback Mode

    SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). Turn on the camera (page 25). Press the REC/ button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/ button is pressed.

  • Page 31: Menu Screen

    MENU SCREEN Accessing/exiting the Menu Screen Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 30). Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button again. SET button RECORDING MENU 1 REC MODE 1080-30 PICTURE SIZE...

  • Page 32: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Display the desired menu (page 31). Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button. Select an item to change RECORDING MENU 1...
  • Page 33 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. @: This setting is effective during video recording. i O @: This setting is effective during photo shooting and video recording.

  • Page 34: Overview Of The Menu Screen

    1 Recording mode (page 62) 2 Recorded pixels (page 65) <HD mode> <Photo recording (single- shot)> : Record at 1920 × 1080 HX-DC10 pixels (60i). : Record at 1920 × 1080 : Image size is 4608 × 3456 pixels (30p). pixels (low compression).
  • Page 35 : Image size is 640 × 480 deactivated. pixels. : Enhanced colour saturation. <Hi-Speed Burst> : Reduce sharpness to HX-DC10 produce a softer image. : 4608 × 3456-pixel : Reduce sharpness and hi-speed burst. increase colour saturation. HX-DC1 : Skin tones are enhanced.
  • Page 36 <Tab 2> RECORDING MENU 2 E.I.S. FOCUS FOCUS MODE METERING MODE WHITE BALANCE ENTER VQT3P24...

  • Page 37: Image Stabiliser

    -: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600 : Camera shake during video z: Set sensitivity to ISO 3200 and photo recording is (HX-DC10) compensated for and h The indicated ISO value is the corrected. standard output sensitivity. : The image stabiliser is not active.
  • Page 38 <Tab 3> <HX-DC10> RECORDING MENU 3 EXPOSURE SUBJECT TRACKING DIGITAL ZOOM WIND CUT AUTO REVIEW SHORTCUTS ENTER <HX-DC1> RECORDING MENU 3 SUBJECT TRACKING DIGITAL ZOOM WIND CUT AUTO REVIEW SHORTCUTS ENTER VQT3P24...
  • Page 39 1 Exposure (page 72) 5 Auto review h Specify the duration that the (HX-DC10) @: The exposure is set captured image is shown on the LCD monitor after the automatically. [O] button is pressed. T: Set the shutter speed manually (shutter speed : The image is shown on the priority).

  • Page 40: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu <Tab 1> PLAYBACK MENU 1 SLIDESHOW PLAY VOLUME PROTECT DELETE ROTATE RESIZE ENTER 1 Slideshow (page 80) 4 Delete (page 57) h Specify the slideshow settings h Delete files. and play the slideshow. 5 Rotate (page 83) h Rotate a photo. 2 Play volume h Adjust the volume for video 6 Resize (page 83)
  • Page 41 <Tab 2> PLAYBACK MENU 2 RED-EYE CORRECT. EDIT VIDEO COPY ENTER 1 Red-eye correction (page 84) 3 Copy (page 94) h Repair the “red-eye” caused h Copy files from the built-in by the flash (photos only). memory to the card. 2 Edit video (page 85) 4 Remaining battery power h Edit videos.

  • Page 42: Intelligent Auto Mode (Hx-Dc10)

    INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE (HX-DC10) The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. button button Press the button once to activate the Intelligent Auto (iA) mode. i The icon appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 43 Mode Scene Effect Night Recording night You can record night scenery scenery scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed. Macro Recording zooming This allows recording in on a flower etc. at very close proximity to the object of recording. Normal Other situations Contrast is adjusted automatically for clear...
  • Page 44 k Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. i Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes.

  • Page 45: Basic Operation

    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 monitor unit to help stabilise the camera.

  • Page 46: How To Use The Accessories

    How to use the accessories k Handstrap k Lens cap VQT3P24...

  • Page 47: Video Recording

    VIDEO RECORDING Turn on the camera (page 25), [@] button and set it to the recording mode (page 30). h If the subject is a person, a green double-frame appears around the face (page 74). Press the [@] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [@] button pressed while recording.

  • Page 48: Taking Photos

    TAKING PHOTOS Turn on the camera (page 25), [O] button and set it to the recording mode (page 30). h If the subject is a person, a green double-frame appears around the face (page 74). Press the [O] button. 1 Press the [O] button halfway.
  • Page 49 HINT What is the camera focusing on? Target mark i A target mark & on the LCD monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the shooting area.

  • Page 50: Shoot A Photo While Recording A Video

    Shoot a photo while recording a video You can capture a photo (single frame) while recording a video. 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 does not operate. i The photo stabiliser (page 68) is inoperative.

  • Page 51: Macro-Photography (Zoom)

    MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: Optical zoom and Digital zoom (page 39). Point the camera lens at the subject. Zoom switch Push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P] to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out.
  • Page 52 HINT When recording videos at a high magnification i When recording videos at a high magnification, a moving subject or moving camera can cause camera shake, resulting in a distorted playback image. This phenomenon is due to the characteristics of the MOS sensor and is not a malfunction.

  • Page 53: Playback

    PLAYBACK BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS Set the camera to the playback mode (page 30). Yellow frame Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the yellow frame to the file you wish to play back.
  • Page 54 Video playback operation To do this... Do this Press the SET button or toggle the SET button Normal forward playback Stop playback During playback, toggle the SET button down. During playback, press the SET button or toggle the SET button up. Pause During accelerated playback, toggle the SET button up.
  • Page 55 HINT If the appears on the Playback Screen... i The icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments (page 176). VQT3P24...

  • Page 56: How To Save One Frame From A Video As A Photo

    How to save one frame from a video as a photo Play back the video. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a photo. Press the [O] button. h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the photo appears. Select the desired aspect ratio, and press the SET button.

  • Page 57: Deleting Files

    DELETING FILES Deleted files cannot be restored, so delete files only after carefully checking the contents. Delete single/delete all/delete folder Display the Playback Menu 1 DELETE (page 31), select the delete setting, and press the SET DELETE SINGLE button. DELETE SELECTED DELETE ALL DELETE SINGLE: DELETE FOLDER...

  • Page 58: Delete Selected

    Select [DELETE], and press the SET button. <DELETE SINGLE> h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select [DELETE] and press the SET button. <DELETE ALL, DELETE FOLDER> h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files, select [YES] and press the SET button.
  • Page 59 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. Press the [O] button or [@] button.

  • Page 60: Playback Modes

    PLAYBACK MODES 21-image display playback Display the image you wish to play back. h The 8-image display appears. 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 [T/]] side to change to the 8-image display, and push it again toward the [T/...

  • Page 61: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image (Photos Only)

    Magnifying (zooming in) the image (photos only) Display a photo. Push the zoom switch toward the 105% SAVE [T/]] side. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed. h For a photo that was captured 100% 100% 100%...

  • Page 62: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATION SHOOTING ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 31 to 33. Recording mode setting (page 34) When recording a video, smoother motion and better image clarity can be achieved by a higher pixel rate (resolution) and a faster frame rate. However, the file size will also be proportionately larger, requiring longer times to edit and store (page 41).

  • Page 63: Audio Recording And Playback

    Audio recording and playback k Recording Select <, and press the SET Remaining recordable time button. h The audio recording mode is enabled. 014:59:15 014:59:15 014:59:15 h The menu display is cancelled if the MENU button is pressed. Press the [@] button. Elapsed recording time h Audio recording begins.
  • Page 64 k Audio playback Select an audio file (: icon), and press the SET button. h Playback begins. To do this... Do this Start Press the SET button. playback Toggle the SET button up. Normal Press the SET button. Pause playback Toggle the SET button up.

  • Page 65: Recorded Pixels

    This menu is also used for shooting hi-speed bursts. Hi-Speed Burst Select the desired hi-speed burst icon, and press the SET button. HX-DC10: Select C or t. HX-DC1: Select : or t. h The menu display is cancelled if the MENU button is pressed.

  • Page 66: Scene Mode Setting

    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 the focus. Can the flash be used? i The flash does not operate when shooting hi-speed bursts.

  • Page 67: Self-Timer Setting

    Self-timer setting (page 35) By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 76), you can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen. HINT To cancel the self-timer function... i If the [O] button or [@] button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown is cancelled.

  • Page 68: Recording Menu 2

    RECORDING MENU 2 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 31 to 33. Motion compensation (image stabiliser) setting (page 37) 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 characteristics of this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.

  • Page 69: Focus Setting

    Focus setting (page 37) How to use the manual focus Select -, and press the SET 1080-30 button. 000:15:17 000:15:17 000:15:17 h The focus adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focus, and press the SET button.

  • Page 70: Iso Sensitivity Setting

    ISO sensitivity setting (page 37) 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 shutter speeds and capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may increase or the images may be irregular.

  • Page 71: White Balance Setting

    White balance setting (page 37) 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”...

  • Page 72: Recording Menu 3

    RECORDING MENU 3 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 31 to 33 Exposure setting (HX-DC10) (page 39) The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually. Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button.
  • Page 73 HINT i To prevent the effects of camera 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.

  • Page 74: Subject Tracking Settings

    LCD monitor. h Each of the other faces is framed by a single green frame. <When shooting photos: HX-DC10/HX-DC1> Press the [O] button halfway. h The double green frame changes to orange.
  • Page 75 Shooting with the colour tracking function (photos only) Set the colour tracking setting to h A target mark (+) appears in the centre of the LCD monitor. Move the target mark to the desired subject, and press the SET button. h When the subject is successfully targeted, a target frame icon (blue ) appears superimposed on the subject.

  • Page 76: Shortcut Setting

    O SELF TIMER: Set the self-timer (page 67). H EXPOSURE: Set the exposure value for the exposure setting (page 72) (HX-DC10). PHOTO VIEW: Select the desired field of view (photo view or video view) for the Recording Standby Screen display.
  • Page 77 Video recording area <Video view> <Photo view> Toggle the SET button up or down. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. Press the SET button. SHORTCUTS h The selected function is assigned to the key, and you are PHOTO VIEW FOCUS returned to the Shortcuts...
  • Page 78 Press the MENU button. SHORTCUTS h The screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears, and then you are returned to the Recording Menu. h This completes the shortcuts setting. <To confirm the assigned shortcuts> h On the screen in step 1, press the MENU button, and the screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears.

  • Page 79: Exposure Compensation

    After the power is turned off. i When the camera is set to the standby mode. i When the scene mode is changed. i When the USB cable is inserted or removed. i Intelligent Auto mode is activated or deactivated (HX-DC10). VQT3P24...

  • Page 80: Playback

    PLAYBACK ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 31 to 33. Slideshow settings (page 40) 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 and BGM.

  • Page 81: File Protect Setting

    File protect setting (page 40) Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Protect files one by one Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the Playback Menu 1 (page 31). Select [PROTECT] and press the SET button. Select [PROTECT SINGLE] and PROTECT press the SET button.

  • Page 82: Protect Selected Files

    Protect selected files Select multiple files to protect. Display the Playback Menu 1 (page 31). Select [PROTECT] and press the SET button. Select [PROTECT SELECTED] and press the SET button. h Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to move the yellow frame to the file you wish to protect.

  • Page 83: Rotate

    Rotate (page 40) 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 81).

  • Page 84: Playback Menu 2

    PLAYBACK MENU 2 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 31 to 33. Correcting red-eye (page 41) Repair the red-eye effect in photos to make the eyes appear more natural. In the case of [SAVE AS NEW], the latest image number is assigned to the photo when it is saved.

  • Page 85: Editing Videos

    Editing videos (page 41) 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 Specify the frames (1, 2) where the video is to be split.
  • Page 86 Procedure to splice videos Specify the video that will come first. Specify the video clip that you wish to append (splice). Splice the videos. i The videos are spliced. i The original videos are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original videos when the new video is saved.) When editing videos...
  • Page 87 Video trimming (extracting) Select the video to be trimmed from the 8-image display. h Move the yellow frame to the video you wish to trim (page 53). Display the Playback Menu 2 (page 31), select [EDIT VIDEO], EDIT VIDEO and press the SET button. SPLIT SPLICE ENTER...
  • Page 88 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 video is also the start point of the extract, proceed to step 5.
  • Page 89 Toggle the SET button up. Approximate playback time h The start point of the video extract is set, and the screen to 00:00:06 SPLIT specify the end point appears. h Specify the end point of the extract by following the same procedure as in step 4.
  • Page 90 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 returned to the Playback Menu. HINT i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected.
  • Page 91 Splicing (joining) videos HINT i Videos that were recorded in different modes cannot be spliced. Display the Playback Menu 2 (page 31), select [EDIT VIDEO], EDIT VIDEO and press the SET button. SPLIT SPLICE ENTER Select [SPLICE] and press the SET button.
  • Page 92 Press the [O] button or [@] button. SPLICE h A screen appears for you to select either to save the spliced SAVE AS NEW video as a new (separate) file, or OVERWRITE to delete the original videos and REVIEW CLIP replace them with the joined video.
  • Page 93 HINT i If the file size of the video after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible to either “SAVE AS NEW” or “OVERWRITE”. i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection (page 81).

  • Page 94: Copy

    Copy (page 41) Files can be copied from the built-in memory to the SD card. Display Playback Menu 2, select [COPY], and press the SET button. h The Copy Screen appears. Select the desired option, and press the SET button. [COPY SINGLE]: Copy files one at a time.

  • Page 95: Copying Selected Files

    Copying selected files Copy multiple selected files. Display Playback Menu 2, select [COPY], and press the SET button. h The Copy Screen appears. Select [COPY SELECTED], and press the SET button. h The screen to select files appears. Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to move the yellow frame to a file you wish to copy, and press the SET button.

  • Page 96: File Info Display

    FILE INFO DISPLAY You can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera. Set the camera to the playback mode (page 30). Select the image for which you wish to display the information. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the yellow frame to the file you wish to play back.

  • Page 97: Option Settings

    OPTION SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu. Turn on the camera, and press RECORDING MENU 1 the MENU button. REC MODE 1080-30 PICTURE SIZE SCENE MODE COLOUR MODE FLASH SELF TIMER ENTER...

  • Page 98: Introduction To The Option Setting Menu

    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 1 OPTION MENU 1 CLOCK SET ALERT SOUND DISPLAY ECONOMY BRIGHTNESS ENTER VQT3P24...
  • Page 99 1 CLOCK SET setting (page 27) 4 ECONOMY setting (page 26) h Set the camera’s clock. h Specify the elapsed period of 2 ALERT SOUND setting inactivity before the sleep h Settings for the types and mode (to conserve battery volume of the camera’s power) is activated.
  • Page 100 Tab 2 OPTION MENU 2 LANGUAGE TV OUTPUT INITIAL SET FORMAT ENTER VQT3P24...
  • Page 101 1 LANGUAGE setting h Select the language in which the LCD monitor messages are displayed. 2 TV OUTPUT setting (page 104) 3 INITIAL SET h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings. h The following settings do not change with this procedure: Date and time setting Language setting 4 FORMAT (page 112)
  • Page 102 Tab 3 OPTION MENU 3 REC FOLDER 1, 2 FILE NO. CONT'D ENTER VQT3P24...
  • Page 103 1 REC FOLDER setting (page 108) (when the recording mode is active) h Select a folder to record to. 2 PLAYBACK FOLDER setting (page 109) (when the playback mode is active) h Select a folder to play back. 3 FILE NO. CONT’D setting (page 110) 4 Remaining battery charge display (page 115)

  • Page 104: Tv Output Setting

    TV output setting (page 101) Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal. Select [TV OUTPUT], and press the SET button. TV OUTPUT TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is TV SYSTEM output from the USB/AV terminal.
  • Page 105 <If [VIERA Link] is selected> Use the VIERA Link. OFF: Do not use the VIERA Link. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter. Press the SET button. Press the MENU button 2 times. h This completes the TV output setting. VQT3P24...
  • Page 106 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.
  • Page 107 TV type to be Image file to be ASPECT] TV display connected displayed setting Photo (4:3) 16:9 16:9 Video in SD mode Video in HD mode HINT If the TV display is not correct… i If the appearance of the 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.

  • Page 108: Storage Folder Setting

    Storage folder setting (page 103) Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). Set the camera to the recording mode, and display the Option Setting Menu. Select [REC FOLDER], and press the SET button. REC FOLDER <Create a new folder>...

  • Page 109: Playback Folder Setting

    Playback folder setting (page 103) If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. Set the camera to the playback mode, and display the Option Setting Menu. Select [PLAYBACK FOLDER] and PLAYBACK FOLDER press the SET button.

  • Page 110: File No. Continued Setting

    File No. continued setting (page 103) <File number continued function [OFF]> If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001.
  • Page 111 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 on Card A.

  • Page 112: Formatting (Initialising)

    Formatting (initialising) (page 101) A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or other device. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position (page 12).

  • Page 113: Vqt3P24

    CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured, how much video recording time and how much audio recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the recording capacities of SD cards, please see pages 175 to 178. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time Set the camera to the recording...

  • Page 114: Check The Available Audio Recording Time

    Check the available audio recording time Set the camera to the audio Remaining audio recording recording mode (page 63). time h The remaining audio recording time is shown. 016:30:36 HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images.

  • Page 115: Checking The Remaining Battery Pack Charge

    CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the LCD monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 16.
  • Page 116 Battery pack remaining Battery remaining charge charge indicator Approx. full. Power is low. It will soon be impossible to capture or play back images. Recharge the battery pack. HINT i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the file information display (page 96).

  • Page 117: Other Devices And Connections

    OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE 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.
  • Page 118 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 it again.

  • Page 119: Using As A Card Reader

    USING AS A CARD READER Mounting your camera Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 117). 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.

  • Page 120: About The Contents Of The Card

    ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD Configuration of directories in the card ROOT DCIM 100CDPFP IMGA0001.jpg Image IMGA0002.jpg Folder number number IMGA0003.mp4 IMGA0004.m4a Image or 101CDPFP IMGA0001.jpg IMGA0005.jpg audio IMGA0002.jpg recording number IMGA0999.jpg IMGA0001.jpg 102CDPFP IMGA0002.jpg h Up to 999 files can be stored in folder 100CDPFP. If more files are made, a folder named 101CDPFP is created, and they will be stored in there.

  • Page 121: When Using As A Card Reader

    When using as a card reader i Do not alter files or folders in your camera in any way. Doing so may result in your camera not recognising that data. If you want to edit files, first copy them to your computer’s hard drive. i Cards formatted on your computer cannot be used by your camera.

  • Page 122: Selecting Which Medium To Access

    About audio files recorded with this camera i Files can be played back using QuickTime. We recommend using HD Writer VE 1.0 to copy or write back video data. Using Windows Explorer or other programs on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer VE 1.0.
  • Page 123 k Copying files from the camera’s built-in memory and/or the SD card to your PC Card reader function (mass storage) (page 117) Files from the camera’s built-in memory and/or the SD card can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programmes. Double click the folder that contains the still pictures.

  • Page 124: Using As A Webcam

    USING AS A WEBCAM This camera can be used as a webcam. Operating environment Windows 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 (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2...

  • Page 125: Using As A Webcam

    * Operation is not guaranteed for all computers even if the recommended system requirements are fulfilled. * Operation is not guaranteed for NEC PC-98 series and their compatible devices * Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT are not supported. * Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.

  • Page 126: What You Can Do With Acomputer

    WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A COMPUTER Contents of the supplied CD-ROM HD Writer VE 1.0 You can copy the video/photo data to the HDD of a computer or write to media like DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer VE 1.0. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer VE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
  • Page 127 Refer to page 141 if using a Mac. Important Notice i When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html i When inserting a disc containing recorded videos into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed.

  • Page 128: End User License Agreement

    User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase. Article 1...
  • Page 129 Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.

  • Page 130: Operating Environment

    OPERATING ENVIRONMENT i Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. i A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) i Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
  • Page 131 CD-ROM drive (for installation) When writing to DVD, a compatible drive and media are necessary. Interface USB port (high-speed USB [USB 2.0]) A Panasonic video camera that this software is supplied connectable with model Applicable Image data recorded on a Panasonic video camera that...
  • Page 132 Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device, SD card reader/ writer (required for reading and recording to SD cards; performing these operations with SDHC memory cards or SDXC memory cards requires an SDHC-compatible or SDXC-compatible SD card reader/writer), an environment with Internet access (required for online functions “Online sharing”) i Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

  • Page 133: To Use The Hd Writer Ve 1.0

    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.

  • Page 134: Operating Environment For The Card Reader Function (Mass Storage)

    Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) Computer IBM PC/AT compatible PC Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2...

  • Page 135: Installation

    The following screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] → [Continue]. h If Windows 7 is in use, or the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] → [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click Click Click [Next].
  • Page 136 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]. Click Select where the application is to be installed, then click [Next]. Click Select [Yes] or [No] to create shortcut.
  • Page 137 Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The computer must be rebooted for the application to work. Click VQT3P24...

  • Page 138: Uninstalling Hd Writer Ve 1.0

    Uninstalling HD Writer VE 1.0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. Select [Start] →[Control Panel] →[Programs and Features]. Click 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.

  • Page 139: Starting Hd Writer Ve 1.0

    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 instructions of the software.

  • Page 140: Reading The Operating Instructions Of The Software Applications

    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 Instructions]. VQT3P24...

  • Page 141: If Using Mac

    IF USING Mac i HD Writer VE 1.0 is not available for Mac. i iMovie ’11 is supported. For details about iMovie ’11, please contact Apple Inc. Operating environment Computer Mac OS X 10.6.6 Intel Core Duo 1 GB or more Interface USB port i Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions...

  • Page 142: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    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.

  • Page 143: Connecting To A Tv

    CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back files from the installed SD card or the built-in memory on the TV. HINT Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices.

  • Page 144: Connecting To A Video Input Terminal

    Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Set the input to “HDMI”. HDMI mini cable (optional) To HDMI terminal on the TV To HDMI terminal i Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP- CDHM30; optional). VQT3P24...

  • Page 145: Playing Back On A Tv

    : [Option tab “2”] → [TV OUTPUT] → [VIERA Link] → [ON] i If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF]. Use an HDMI mini cable to connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable.
  • Page 146 Operate with the remote control for the TV. 20.12.2011 0:00 101-0216 3.5MB ENTER 20.12.2011 20.12.2011 20.12.2011 20.12.2011 20.12.2011 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 set it. 2) Navigate the operation icons that are displayed on the TV screen with the remote control for the TV.
  • Page 147 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.

  • Page 148: Copying/Dubbing Copying/Dubbing

    COPYING/DUBBING COPYING/DUBBING COPYING/DUBBING Dubbing in standard picture quality Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. i Images can be played back even on devices other than high- definition compatible devices, so this is recommended when dubbing videos for distribution.
  • Page 149 It is not possible to record in HD with a Blu-ray disc recorder. h It is not possible to directly insert an SD card recorded with this camera in the card slot of a Panasonic TV and play back or dub from it (as of December 2010).

  • Page 150: Important Messages And Alerts

    IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Answer Action Why does not the Due to cold Place the camera in power turn on? temperatures, the...
  • Page 151 Question Answer Action Are the settings — Except for some retained even settings, such as the after the camera exposure setting is turned off? and exposure compensation, all the settings are retained even after the camera is turned off. Which resolution —...
  • Page 152 Question Answer Action What is the — Because shooting difference with the optical between the zoom uses the digital zoom and optics of a physical the optical zoom? lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image. The digital zoom, on the other hand, works by magnifying a portion...
  • Page 153 Question Answer Action When used in Condition due to Not a malfunction. cold weather, why the LCD monitor Spots that appear in does the image characteristics. the LCD monitor seem to leave only appear in the traces as it LCD monitor and moves? will not be recorded with the images.
  • Page 154 Question Answer Action Why is there no This may happen Play back images image? when trying to that were recorded play back images on a card using this stored on a card camera. from a different digital camera. Viewing Why is the If the subject Not a malfunction.
  • Page 155 Question Answer Action Why is not the Due to the Not a malfunction. magnified image characteristics of clear? the camera, magnified images appear less clear. Why is not the The image was Not a malfunction. captured image captured using clear? the digital zoom.
  • Page 156 Question Answer Action The “Cannot edit, You have Select videos that differing settings attempted to were recorded in the exist.” message splice videos that same recording appears. were recorded in mode. different recording modes. Why is a noise Electromagnetic Move the AC heard from a waves are emitted adaptor further away...
  • Page 157 Question Answer Action Can I use my — You can charge the camera abroad? battery and connect to a TV to view your recordings when abroad. Why does the A problem has Check the following “ERROR occurred within items: 1 Remove the OCCURRED.

  • Page 158: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Camera Reference Problem Cause Action page No power. The battery Recharge the pack is dead. battery pack, or replace with a fully charged battery pack.
  • Page 159 Reference Problem Cause Action page An image is The power is If the camera not captured not turned on. has switched to when the [O] the sleep button or [@] mode, turn on button is the camera pressed. before 25, 26 shooting.
  • Page 160 Reference Problem Cause Action page The digital The digital Set the digital zoom does not zoom setting is zoom setting to 39, 51 work. set to There is noise The ISO Set the ISO in the captured sensitivity sensitivity to a 37, 70 image.
  • Page 161 Reference Problem Cause Action page No playback The camera is Set the camera image not set to the to the playback monitor appears. playback mode. mode. The image is The flash was Hold the too dark. blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and object.
  • Page 162 Reference Problem Cause Action page The image is The flash Select a flash too bright. mode is set to mode other than m. The subject Use the was too bright. exposure compensation function. The ISO Set the ISO sensitivity sensitivity to 37, 70 setting is incorrect.
  • Page 163 Reference Problem Cause Action page The colours of This is due to Set the flash the images ambient mode to captured lighting. indoors are not The white Set the white correct. balance setting balance setting 37, 71 is incorrect. correctly. A part of the The handstrap Hold the...
  • Page 164 Reference Problem Cause Action page No image or The camera is Follow the sound. not correctly instructions to connected to make the the TV. connection 143, 145 correctly. Connecting The TV input Set the TV to a TV setting is not input to the correct.

  • Page 165: Restrictions Concerning The Scene Mode And Colour Mode Features

    Scene Mode restrictions Setting Restrictions Sports Colour mode: Fixed at Portrait Focus: Fixed at *. Exposure setting (HX-DC10): Fixed at @. Spot light Snow Colour mode: Fixed at Focus: Fixed at *. Beach Exposure setting (HX-DC10): Fixed at @. White balance: Fixed at >.
  • Page 166 Colour mode: Fixed at Flash: Fixed at Night scenery Focus: Fixed at *. Subject tracking: Fixed at Exposure (HX-DC10): Fixed at @. Colour mode: Fixed at Night portrait Focus: Fixed at *. Exposure (HX-DC10): Fixed at @. Colour mode: fixed at Focus: Fixed at *.
  • Page 167 About the scene mode function and focus setting or -. i The scene mode changes to when the focus is set to or -, it changes to * when the scene i Even if the focus is set to mode is set to any setting other than About the status indicator when charging the battery pack When the status indicator is flashing fast or slow, it may indicate one of the...

  • Page 168: About Copyright

    ABOUT COPYRIGHT k Carefully observe copyright laws Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights. It is forbidden to copy the software accompanying this unit, or to reproduce it on a network, without permission.

  • Page 169: Cautions For Use

    CAUTIONS FOR USE Do not use this unit near radio About the camera transmitters or high-voltage lines. i If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, The camera and the SD card the recorded pictures and/or become warm during use. sound may be adversely affected.
  • Page 170 Managing the data in the built-in Do not use the camera for memory is the responsibility of business purposes, such as for the user. Panasonic does not surveillance. accept any responsibility in the i Continuous use could cause the event that personal data is camera to overheat and break.
  • Page 171 About the battery Prepare spare batteries when going out. The battery used in this camera is a i Prepare enough batteries to last rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is for 3 to 4 times the period you are affected by humidity and planning to record for.
  • Page 172 i Do not allow the terminal Caution when disposing of or contacts in the battery transferring SD cards i Using this camera or a computer compartment or the battery terminals to become dirty. to format an SD card only changes the file management Connect the AC adaptor to a information and does not nearby AC power outlet where the...
  • Page 173 About the LCD monitor About condensation i If the LCD monitor is dirty, wipe it If you take a cold drink bottle from clean with a soft cloth such as an the refrigerator on a hot summer eyeglass cleaning cloth. day and leave it for a while, you will i Do not scratch or press the LCD find that water droplets have formed...
  • Page 174 Hint for using in extreme temperature changes For example, if you bring the camera into a heated room after using it on a ski slope, place the camera in a plastic bag, remove as much air as possible from the bag, then seal the bag.

  • Page 175: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    30 min 20 min Approx. 80 MB 25 sec 30 sec 30 sec 50 sec 2 min 15 sec 30 min (HX-DC10) Built-in memory Approx. 80 MB 25 sec 30 sec 30 sec 50 sec 2 min 15 sec 30 min...
  • Page 176 i When the recording mode setting is set to audio recording <, and the recording exceeds about 5 hours, the recorded file is saved and the audio recording ends. For other recording mode settings, when the file size exceeds 4 GB, the recorded file is saved once, and the recording continues in a new file.

  • Page 177: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures

    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) HX-DC10 Recording pixels 4608×3456 4608×3456 4608×2592 4 GB SD card...
  • Page 178 HX-DC10/HX-DC1 Recording pixels 1920×1080 1600×1200 1280×720 640×480 4 GB 5200 5400 9900 23900 SD card 16 GB 21200 22100 40600 97600 64 GB 82300 82300 164700 247100 Approx. 80 MB (HX-DC10) Built-in memory Approx. 80 MB (HX-DC1) k Hi-Speed Burst...
  • Page 179 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net...

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