Page 1 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. VQT4X32...
Page 2 ∫ 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 3 ≥ “File” is used to mean “scene”, “still picture” and “audio file”. These operating instructions are designed for use with models . Pictures may be slightly different from the HX-WA30 HX-WA3 original. ≥ The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model , however, parts of the explanation refer to different HX-WA30 models.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Read this first ..................2 Preparation (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of this unit................... 8 Check before using underwater ..........12 Using this unit underwater............14 Caring for this unit after using it underwater ....... 14 When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures ....18 Names and Functions of Main Parts ..........
Page 5 OPTION MENU 2................ 67 OPTION MENU 3................ 69 Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom ................73 Double range zoom [HX-WA3]............ 75 Zoom Mode ................. 76 Image Stabiliser ................78 Recording in Slow Motion Mode [HX-WA30] ......... 80 Recording with a filter effect............83 Burst recording ................
Page 6 Manual recording ................115 White Balance ................115 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment [HX-WA30] ....117 Setting the focus and recording ..........120 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations ..............121 Playback using operation icon ..........121 Creating still picture from motion picture........123 Cutting out a section of a panorama still picture .......
Page 7 Wi-Fi ® Wi-Fi function [HX-WA30] ............160 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function and the preparations [HX-WA30]..................162 Connecting to Wi-Fi [HX-WA30]............ 165 Connecting to a wireless access point ........166 Connecting to the smartphone ..........176 Recording/playing back with remote operations [HX-WA30]..................
Page 8: 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 9 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 10 ≥ Cards are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet card into this unit. ≥ Do not leave this unit for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low (at ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or very high (above 35 oC), inside a car under strong sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc.
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
0 oC and 35 oC. Do not use this unit at a depth of over 10 m. HX-WA3 Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 5 m with the water temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC.
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
Preparation When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures ≥ It may cause injury to the skin if you directly touch the metal parts of the unit in places where temperature is very low [environments under 0 oC, such as ski resorts or places at high altitude] for a long period of time.
Page 19: Names And Functions Of Main Parts
Power button [ REC/ button [REC/ Intelligent auto button [ HX-WA30 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] 166, 176, 182, 185, 187) HX-WA3 Creative Control button [ 83, 130) Status indicator 2, 25, 32, 165, 230) Open/close lever [SD CARD/BATTERY] 22, 32) Lock lever [LOCK]...
Page 20 HX-WA30 Slow Motion Mode button [ HX-WA3 Zoom range button [ Photoshot button [ SET button [SET] 56, 60, 111, 121) ≥ Use the SET button to select the recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen.
Page 21 HX-WA3 Lens Built-in flash 102) Hand strap fixture HX-WA30     HX-WA3     ≥ Adjust the length after passing your arm through the hand strap. Speaker Internal stereo microphones HX-WA30 Wi-Fi Transmitter 161) Tripod receptacle...
Page 22: 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.
Page 23 (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 24 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 ≥...
Page 25: 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 26 ≥ 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 27). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 27: Charging And Recording Time
1 h 25 min 45 min (optional) 30 min 1 h 50 min 55 min [3.7 V/880 mAh] 1 h 25 min 50 min 1 h 55 min HX-WA3 Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging Recording continuous recordable [Voltage/Capacity time...
Page 28 ≥ 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 29 Approx. 120 min Playback time Approx. 255 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard ≥ CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association. ≥ Use of supplied battery ≥ Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB) - 29 -...
Page 30: Recording To A Card
Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record motion pictures, still pictures or audio to an SD card or built-in memory. To record to an SD card, read the following. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards.
Page 31 ≥ 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.) ≥ To use the Eye-Fi transfer feature 155), an Eye-Fi X2 series SD card is required.
Page 32: 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. 68) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
Page 33 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 34 ≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card. ≥ Do not shock, bend, or drop the SD card. ≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card. ≥...
Page 35: 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 36: About Standby Mode
About Standby Mode When the LCD monitor is closed while the unit is on, the unit enters Standby Mode which consumes very little power. Standby Mode allows pictures to be recorded as soon as the LCD monitor is opened. Setting [QUICK START] to [ON] will allow the device to switch to Recording Standby Status even faster.
Page 37: About The High Temperature Warning Icon
About the high temperature warning icon If the battery temperature or unit internal temperature (excluding battery) rises, the high temperature warning icon will provide warning as indicated below. Battery/unit internal Screen display Unit operation temperature Although it is possible to record/ play back, please stop using the unit as soon as possible and turn off the unit.
Page 38: Selecting A Mode
Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Press the REC/ button. ≥ Each press of the REC/ button changes the mode. For recording motion pictures, Recording Mode 44, 47, 51) still pictures and audio For playing back motion Playback Mode 56, 121) pictures, still pictures and audio...
Page 39: 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 40 After the notes are displayed, the recording mode setting screen is automatically displayed. To move to the next display, press the SET button. ≥ HX-WA3 After the notes are displayed, the recording standby screen is automatically displayed. To exit the display, press the MENU button. HX-WA30...
Page 41 ≥ At the time of purchase, the [CLOCK SET] is not set. ≥ If the [CLOCK SET] have not been set or the built-in clock battery has run down, the screen display and recording time information will appear as follows. Recording screen display: --.--.---- -:-- Recording time information: 01.01.2013 0:00 ≥...
Page 42: Before Recording
Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning Example 1: Example 2: Grip the unit with the forefinger of Grip the unit with the forefinger to your right hand above the lens and little finger of your right hand the middle finger to little finger surrounding the body.
Page 43 ∫ Recording yourself Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. ≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.) ≥ HX-WA30 During recording in Slow Motion Mode 80), the image is not horizontally flipped even if you rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens...
Page 44: 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 recording start/stop button to start recording.
Page 45 ∫ About the screen indications in the motion picture recording 000:00:15 000:00:15 000:00:15 Recording Mode 80, 94) Motion picture operation indicator 212) During motion picture recording When the remaining recordable time drops to μ (Red) approximately 30 seconds or less, μ flashes. During recording in Slow Motion Mode HX-WA30 80), μ...
Page 46 ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene. ≥ If the file size exceeds 4 GB during recording, the unit saves the file and saves the continuation in a new file. (A new file is created automatically every 4 GB 59)) ≥...
Page 47: 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. (For Auto Focus only) Press the button halfway.
Page 48 ∫ About the recording standby screen display The field of view of the image displayed on the LCD monitor differs for motion picture recording and still picture recording. At time of purchase, the recording standby screen displays video view. Press the button halfway to change to photo view.
Page 49 ∫ About the focusing area ≥ When [FOCUS MODE] 108) is set to  [9-PT AUTOFOCUS], (focusing 16 16 area A) is displayed at the position where focus is achieved. The unit automatically determines the position where focus is achieved from nine focus points within the recording area.
Page 50: About Recording Still Pictures During Motion Picture Recording And Audio Recording
About recording still pictures during motion picture recording and audio recording You can record still pictures while recording a motion picture or while recording audio. (simultaneous recording) Press the button fully (press to the bottom) to take the picture. ≥ When the recordable time drops to approximately 30 seconds or less, the unit can no longer record still pictures while recording a motion picture or while recording audio.
Page 51: 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. Select the menu. ( # [REC MODE] # [ [MENU]: (VOICE RECORD)] Start recording by pressing the recording start/stop...
Page 52 ∫ About the screen display for audio recording 000:00:15 000:00:15 000:00:15 Audio operation indicator 211) During audio recording (Red) When the remaining recordable time drops to approximately 30 seconds or less, μ flashes. During audio recording: Recording time elapsed Every time recording is stopped, the indicator returns to 000:00:00.
Page 53: Intelligent Auto Mode
Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Press the button to switch to Intelligent Auto Mode. ≥ Please refer to page details about Manual Mode. - 53 -...
Page 54 Mode Effect Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly. Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may be very bright. Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly. Low Light It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.
Page 55 ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic 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. ≥...
Page 56: 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 57 Play back using the SET button. Motion picture/audio playback Playback/Pause Fast rewind playback Fast forward playback  Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. B Operation icon* * If the operation icon disappears, perform a SET button operation to display it. Still picture playback Deletes still picture 140)
Page 58 ∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom button is operated to side or side. 21 files () 8 files () 1 file ≥ If you operate the zoom button to the side from the 21 files display mode, the unit goes to the playback folder selection screen.
Page 59 ≥ Once the size of the recorded file exceeds 4 GB, the file will be saved once, and the rest will be saved in a new file. In this case, displayed in the thumbnail screen for the 8 files. When files over 4 GB is subsequently recorded in a single card multiple times, it is distinguished by displaying icon in 4 colours (green, blue, yellow,...
Page 60: 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 61 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.
Page 62: Using The Simple Menu
Using the Simple Menu You can easily set the functions useful for recording. Press the MENU button. Tilt the SET button to the left. Select the tab using the SET button, and press the SET button. ≥ To return to the normal menu, select the tab and press the SET button.
Page 63: Using The Option Menu
Basic Using the Option Menu Select the menu. # desired setting [MENU]: OPTION MENU 1 [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 39. [QUICK START] Opening the LCD monitor will switch from Standby Mode to Recording Standby Status in approximately 0.5 seconds (in Recording Mode only). ≥...
Page 64 Open the LCD monitor. The status indicator A will turn off and switch  to Recording Standby Status. ≥ If Quick Start standby mode has been set by pressing the power button for a short time, pressing any of the buttons on the unit will set the status to Recording Standby Status.
Page 65 [ALERT SOUND] Set the type and volume of operation sounds for the unit. [TURN ON/OFF]: Sets the sound emitted when the unit is turned on/off. ([ON]/[OFF]) [RECORD BEEP]: Sets the sound emitted when recording is started and stopped. ([ON]/[OFF]) [SHUTTER]: Sets the sound emitted when the button is pressed.
Page 66 [DISPLAY] Switch [ON] (Display) or [OFF] (No Display) of the date and time display, etc. [ECONOMY] Set the standby time for the unit to switch to Standby Mode. [BATTERY:REC]: Sets the time for which the unit is in the Recording Mode using the battery, before it goes into Standby Mode.
Page 67: Option Menu 2
Returns the unit settings to the settings at the time of purchase. ≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET], [LANGUAGE] and the double range zoom ) will not be changed. HX-WA3 HX-WA30 [RESET Wi-Fi SETTINGS] Returns the Wi-Fi settings to the settings at the time of purchase.
Page 68 [FORMAT] 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. 191) ≥ To format the built-in memory, perform a format with the SD card removed.
Page 69: Option Menu 3
OPTION MENU 3 [REC FOLDER] Creates or selects a recording folder (folder containing a recorded file). (SD card recording only) ≥ Insert the SD card. ≥ Set to Recording Mode. Select [REC FOLDER] using the SET button and press the SET button.
Page 70 [PLAYBACK FOLDER] When the SD card or built-in memory contains multiple folders, you can select a folder for playback. ≥ Set to Playback Mode. Select [PLAYBACK FOLDER] using the SET button and press the SET button. Select the folder to play back using the SET button and press the SET button.
Page 71 When [FILE NO. CONT’D] is set to [ON] and there are files remaining on the newly inserted card, the files subsequently recorded on the card will be numbered as described below. When the newly inserted card contains file numbers which are smaller than the file numbers recorded before changing the cards The numbering continues from the file currently being recorded.
Page 72 The firmware version of this unit is displayed. [VERSION UP] You can update the firmware version of this unit. For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of February 2013) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/ (This Site is English only) - 72 -...
Page 73: Advanced (Recording)
Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom ≥ Set to Recording Mode.  A Zoom bar Zoom button T side : Close-up recording (zoom in) W side : Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ i.Zoom and Digital Zoom can be set in [ZOOM MODE]. ∫...
Page 74 HX-WA30 approximately 1 m ( ) when the zoom magnification is at its HX-WA3 maximum. When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 10 cm away from the lens. (When switching to Intelligent Auto...
Page 75: 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. ≥ Set to Recording Mode. Press the zoom range button. ≥ On the normal zoom recording screen, the icon is displayed.
Page 76: Zoom Mode
Zoom Mode Set the Digital Zoom and i.Zoom. ≥ Select the menu. # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting [MENU]: (DIGITAL ZOOM): Digital Zoom (i.ZOOM): This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition picture quality. (OFF): Optical zoom only ≥ The larger the Digital Zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
Page 77 10k* 10k* 120k 7.5k* 7.5k* 10k* 10k* 120k * The still picture can be enlarged without degrading the image quality. (Extra Optical Zoom) HX-WA3 T (Tele) Image Stabiliser Double Zoom Mode setting range (Wide) motion zoom (DIGITAL (OFF) (i.ZOOM)
Page 78: Image Stabiliser
Advanced (Recording) Image Stabiliser Use the Image Stabiliser to reduce the effects of shake during recording. ≥ Set to Recording Mode. ( ∫ Image Stabiliser for motion pictures Select the menu. # [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] # desired setting [MENU]: (ACTIVE MODE): This setting gives more stabilisation and is suitable for recording when moving.
Page 79 ∫ Image Stabiliser for still pictures Select the menu. # [E.I.S.(PICTURE)] # [ [MENU]: (ON)] ≥ Image Stabiliser does not work during zoom operations. ≥ When recording with a tripod, we recommend that you set the Image Stabiliser off. ≥ [SCENE MODE] will be set to (OFF) when the [E.I.S.(PICTURE)] is set (ON) while the [SCENE MODE] ( 97) is set to...
Page 80: Recording In Slow Motion Mode [Hx-Wa30]
Advanced (Recording) Recording in Slow Motion Mode [HX-WA30] You can record fast-moving objects in sports scene, etc. in slow motion. ≥ Set to Recording Mode. Press the button to switch the recording mode. ≥ Each time you press the button, display changes. SLOW MOTION MODE : Records a slow motion picture at 120, 240 or 480 frames per second.
Page 81 (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 82 ≥ If you perform any of the following cases, the Slow Motion Mode will be cancelled. j If you turn the unit off j If you change to the Playback Mode j If you send unit into Standby Mode ≥ During recording in Slow Motion Mode, the following function is disabled. j [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] ≥...
Page 83: Recording With A Filter Effect
You can add various types of filter effects when recording motion pictures and still pictures. ≥ Set to Recording Mode. Select the menu. ( # [CREATIVE CONTROL] # desired setting [MENU]: ≥ HX-WA3 You can also display the [CREATIVE CONTROL] menu by pressing the button. (OFF): Cancel the setting.
Page 84 (HDR Paint (HDRP)) HDRP Record still pictures with picture effects. (Soft Skin (SKIN)): SKIN Record with skin softening effects. (Monochrome (B/W)): Record in monochrome. (Sepia (SEPIA)): SEPIA Record with colours adjusted to sepia. (Vivid (VIVID)): VIVID Record with reduced sharpness and increased colour. (Soft (SOFT)): SOFT Record with reduced sharpness for a softer image.
Page 85 ≥ You can also make the setting from the simple menu 62). ≥ When [CREATIVE CONTROL] is set, the [SLOW MOTION MODE] only) 80), [SCENE MODE] 97), [BURST] 102) HX-WA30 and [PANORAMA] 102) functions are set to OFF. ≥ (Miniature Effect (MINI)) j Audio is not recorded.
Page 86 [EXPOSURE] is set to (PROGRAM). HX-WA3 [PICTURE SIZE]: setting is changed to setting. j The field of view of the recorded still picture is smaller than the range visible on the recording screen.
Page 87: Burst Recording
Advanced (Recording) Burst recording Records a sequence of still pictures at a rate of 10 per second or 1 per second. Use this function to record fast-moving subject. ≥ Set to Recording Mode. Select the menu. # [BURST] # desired setting [MENU]: (16M BURST): Records approximately 1 still picture every 1 second.
Page 88 Maximum number of pictures in the burst [BURST] setting HX-WA30 HX-WA3 ≥ When recording with the self-timer, the recording ends when the maximum number of pictures in the burst is reached. ≥ When burst recording, the following functions are disabled and cannot be used.
Page 89: Recording Panorama Still Pictures
Advanced (Recording) Recording panorama still pictures By recording while panning the unit vertically or horizontally you can record a 180e or 360e panorama still picture. ≥ Set to Recording Mode. Select the menu. # [PANORAMA] # [MENU]: (360e PANORAMA)] or [ (180e PANORAMA)] ≥...
Page 90 Picture size Horizontal Vertical Panorama setting panorama still panorama still picture picture (360e PANORAMA) 14144k1280 1680k14144 (180e PANORAMA) 7072k1280 1680k7072 HX-WA3 Picture size Horizontal Vertical Panorama setting panorama still panorama still picture picture (360e PANORAMA) 14400k720 1280k14400 (180e PANORAMA) 7200k720...
Page 91 ≥ During panorama still picture recording, the zoom function is disabled. ≥ If you record a motion picture with [PANORAMA] set to (360e PANORAMA) or (180e PANORAMA), zoom operations are available during recording but zoom will be automatically cancelled when you stop. ≥...
Page 92 ≥ In the following cases, it may not be possible to record correctly. j When the swing speed is too fast or too slow j When recording the subject that have monotone colours or patterns repeating (such as sky, sandy beach, etc.). j When recording moving subjects (such as people, pets, automobile, wave, flowers swaying in the wind, etc.) j When recording in a dark place...
Page 93: 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 to 17) and to use the camera correctly.
Page 94: Recording Functions Of Menus
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus ≥ Set to Recording Mode. RECORDING MENU 1 [REC MODE] You can switch between motion picture recording and audio recording, and switch the image quality of the motion picture to record. # [REC MODE] # desired setting [MENU]: Records with 1920k1080 pixels.
Page 95 Wi-Fi function. Appropriate for copying recorded videos and transferring them from a smartphone to an SNS using the Wi-Fi function. HX-WA3 : Appropriate recording method for playing on high-vision television. : Appropriate recording method for playing on a computer.
Page 96 Please refer to page 80. [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting [MENU]: Picture size Aspect ratio HX-WA30 HX-WA3 4608k3456 4608k3456 3616k2712 4352k3264 2560k1920 3072k2304 2048k1536 2048k1536...
Page 97 [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting [MENU]: (OFF): Cancel the setting 5 (SPORTS): To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback (PORTRAIT): To make people stand out against the background...
Page 98 (HDR Backlight Comp.)* Provides definition in regions that would otherwise be black or white (UNDER WATER): For reduced background noise and clear underwater recording (LOW LIGHT): For dark scenes, such as at dusk only HX-WA30 *2 Mode for still picture recording only. This will not operate during the motion picture recording.
Page 99 ∫ Limitations of Scene Mode settings Setting Limitations (SPORTS) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF. (PORTRAIT) FOCUS: Fixed to (SPOT LIGHT) HX-WA30 (SNOW) Slow Motion Mode: The setting is cancelled. EXPOSURE: Fixed to (BEACH) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF).
Page 100 Setting Limitations (NIGHT SCENERY) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF. FOCUS: Fixed to FLASH: Fixed to FACE CHASER: Fixed to (OFF). HX-WA30 Slow Motion Mode: The setting is cancelled. EXPOSURE: Fixed to (NIGHT PORTRAIT) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF).
Page 101 Slow Motion Mode: The setting is cancelled. EXPOSURE: Fixed to HX-WA3 PICTURE SIZE: setting is disabled. setting is changed to setting) (UNDER WATER) PANORAMA: Fixed to (OFF). CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF.
Page 102: Recording Menu 2
[ZOOM MODE] Please refer to page 76. RECORDING MENU 2 [BURST] Please refer to page 87. [PANORAMA] Please refer to page 89. [FLASH] When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.
Page 103 [SELF TIMER] The timer can be used to record images or audio. # [SELF TIMER] # desired setting [MENU]: (OFF): Cancel the setting Ø2 (2 sec): Records after 2 seconds Ø10 (10 sec): Records after 10 seconds When Ø2 (2 sec) is selected When you press the button or the recording start/stop button, the status indicator flashes red for approximately 2 seconds, then recording...
Page 104 ≥ Setting the self-timer to Ø2 or Ø10 is a good way to prevent image shake when the button is pressed while using a tripod etc. ≥ If you register a shortcut function 111) to the SET button, you can change the self-timer setting from the recording screen.
Page 105: Recording Menu 3
[AUTO REVIEW] Sets the period for which the recorded image appears on the LCD monitor after the button is pressed. # [AUTO REVIEW] # desired setting [MENU]: (1 sec): Still pictures are displayed for approximately 1 second after being recorded. (2 sec): Still pictures are displayed for approximately 2 seconds after being recorded.
Page 106 [ISO] This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. # [ISO] # desired setting [MENU]: AUTO: ISO sensitivity will be adjusted automatically to suit the brightness.
Page 107 [EXP COMPENSATION] Compensates the exposure when it cannot be achieved at an appropriate level, such as when the difference in brightness between the subject and the background is too large. # [EXP COMPENSATION] [MENU]: Tilt the SET button to the left or right to correct the exposure.
Page 108: Recording Menu 4
RECORDING MENU 4 [FOCUS] Please refer to page 120. [FOCUS MODE] You can select the focusing method according to the position of the subject. # [FOCUS MODE] # desired setting [MENU]: (9-PT AUTOFOCUS): The unit determines the focus automatically from 9 focus points ( in the recording range.
Page 109 [METERING MODE] You can change the light-metering method used to measure brightness. # [METERING MODE] # desired setting [MENU]: (MULTI): The unit automatically assesses the distribution of brightness over the screen and meters to ensure that the exposure is appropriate. (CENTRE): The unit averages light measurements over the entire screen, giving higher...
Page 110 ∫ About prioritised face framing The prioritised face frame is displayed in yellow. When the unit is set to Portrait Mode in Intelligent Auto Mode, the unit will focus on the prioritised face frame and adjust the brightness accordingly. ≥ The grey frames are for face detection only. ≥...
Page 111 [WIND CUT] This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones. # [WIND CUT] # [ [MENU]: (ON)] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ (ON)]. ≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions. [SHORTCUTS] This setting registers the functions (shortcut functions) performed when the SET button is tipped up, down, left and right with the recording screen displayed.
Page 112 (AF LOCK): Locks the focus. 113) (AE LOCK): Locks the exposure. 114) (FOCUS): Sets the focus. 120) (Can be registered to only) (FLASH): Sets the flash operation. 102) (EXP COMPENSATION): Corrects the exposure. 107) (ISO): Sets the ISO sensitivity. 106) Ø...
Page 113 ∫ AF lock If you register AF lock as a shortcut function 111), you can record with the focus locked. ≥ Register the shortcut function. 111) Tilt the SET button in the direction to which you registered AF lock. will appear on the LCD monitor. ≥...
Page 114 ∫ AE lock If you register AE lock as a shortcut function 111), you can record with the exposure locked. ≥ Register the shortcut function. 111) Tilt the SET button in the direction to which you registered AE lock. will appear on the LCD monitor. ≥...
Page 115: Manual Recording
Advanced (Recording) Manual recording White Balance Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. Select the menu. # [WHITE BALANCE] [MENU]: Select the White Balance using the SET button, and press the SET button.
Page 116 ∫ To set the White Balance manually Point the unit at a white subject that fills the screen. Select the (WHITE SET) and press the SET button. ≥ The LCD monitor display will go dark for a moment and then return to the recording menu.
Page 117: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment [Hx-Wa30]
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment [HX-WA30] Shutter speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. Select the menu. # [EXPOSURE] [MENU]: Select an Exposure Mode using the SET button and press the SET button.
Page 118 Press the SET button. A F2.8: Iris value: F2.8 ... !"""""# ... F8.0 ≥ Value closer to F8.0 darken the image. ≥ Value closer to F2.8 brighten the image. B 1/250: Shutter speed: 2 (2 seconds) to 1/1000 (1/1000 second) ≥...
Page 119 Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥ When recording with a slow shutter speed, attach the unit to a tripod etc. to prevent camera shake. ≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very brightly, or is highly reflective. ≥...
Page 120: Setting The Focus And Recording
Setting the focus and recording Set the focus in accordance with the distance to the subject. Select the menu. # [FOCUS] # desired setting [MENU]: Select the item to set using the SET button and press the SET button. (AUTO): The focus is set automatically.
Page 121: Advanced (Playback)
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 56. SET button/ Playback Playback Operating steps operation display Tilt the SET button to the right during playback for fast-forward playback During (tilt to the left for fast-rewind Playback playback).
Page 122 SET button/ Playback Playback Operating steps operation display With playback paused, tilt the SET button to the right for approximately 3 seconds (tilt to the Slow- left for reverse slow-motion motion playback) playback During Pause ≥ Press the SET button to restore normal playback.
Page 123: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture
Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. The picture size of the still picture to be created will differ depending on the Recording Mode of the recorded motion picture. Pause at the location to be saved as a still picture during the playback.
Page 124: Cutting Out A Section Of A Panorama Still Picture
Cutting out a section of a panorama still picture You can cut out and save a section of a panorama still picture you have recorded. Display the panorama still picture. Press the SET button to start scroll playback of the panorama still picture.
Page 125: Zooming In On A Still Picture During Playback (Playback Zoom)
Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) You can zoom in on still pictures during playback. Operate the zoom button to side. ≥ You can zoom in to a maximum of 72k (7200%). (The maximum zoom magnification differs according to the size of the still picture) ≥...
Page 126 ∫ Saving the zoomed still picture Press the button while zoomed in. ≥ Saving the zoomed still picture while [CREATIVE CONTROL] 130) is set allows still pictures with filter effects added to be saved. ≥ The rotation information is retained for the 4:3 and 16:9 rotated still pictures.
Page 127: Various Playback Functions
Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show ≥ Set to Playback Mode. Select the file to start the slideshow with the thumbnail screen. ≥ Move the yellow frame over the file you want to start playing back as a slideshow.
Page 128 (On selecting [MODE]) Select the type of file to play back using the SET button and press the SET button. (On selecting [SLIDES INTERVAL]) Select an item using the SET button and press the SET button. [SHORT]: approx. 1 second [NORMAL]: approx.
Page 129 ∫ About button operations during slideshow playback Volume button: Volume adjustment HX-WA3 button: [CREATIVE CONTROL] settings 130) ≥ If you perform other button operations, you will return to the 8-file thumbnail display.
Page 130: Playing Back With A Filter Effect
Select the file to add the filter effects with the thumbnail screen. Select the menu. # [CREATIVE CONTROL] # desired setting [MENU]: ≥ HX-WA3 You can also display the [CREATIVE CONTROL] menu by pressing button. (OFF): Cancel the setting. (One Point Colour (1CLR)): 1CLR Playback in black and white while keeping one selected colour.
Page 131: Displaying File Information
(when (One Point Colour (1CLR)) is selected only) 1CLR Tilt the SET button up and down to select the colour to keep and press the SET button. ≥ The quality of motion pictures and still pictures recorded with [CREATIVE CONTROL] 83) is different.
Page 132 1 Picture size    2 Scene Mode  3 Creative control    4 IRIS: Aperture SHUTTER: Shutter speed   EXPOSE: Exposure correction  ISO: ISO sensitivity 5 Recording time 6 Eye-Fi connection status 7 File number 8 Protection setting 9 File size : Recording media...
Page 133: Using The Playback Menu
Advanced (Playback) Using the playback menu ≥ Set to Playback Mode. PLAYBACK MENU 1 [SLIDESHOW] Please refer to page 127. [CREATIVE CONTROL] Please refer to page 130. [PLAY VOLUME] Sets the playback volume for scene and audio files. Select the menu. # [PLAY VOLUME] [MENU]: Tilt the SET button right or left and press the SET button.
Page 134: Playback Menu 2
Select the menu. # [RESIZE] # desired setting [MENU]: Size of original image Resize setting Size after resizing 1600k1200 HX-WA30 640k480 HX-WA3 1920k1080 HX-WA30 1280k720 HX-WA3 * Cannot be selected when the size of the original image is - 134 -...
Page 135 ≥ The resized still picture is saved with a new file number. ≥ Still picture with picture size of and panorama still picture cannot be resized. [RED-EYE CORRECT.] Corrects eye colour when they appear red in still pictures (red-eye phenomenon). Select the still picture to undergo red-eye correction using the thumbnail screen.
Page 136 [EDIT VIDEO] You can cut unwanted sections from scenes. (scene splitting) You can also splice multiple scenes together. (Scene splicing) ∫ Splitting a scene Select the scene to split using the thumbnail screen. ≥ Move the yellow frame over the scene you wish to split. Select the menu.
Page 137 Tilt the SET button up. ≥ The screen for specifying the end position of the scene appears. Specify the end position for the scene. ≥ Set the end position by performing the same operations as when setting the start position. ≥...
Page 138 Move the yellow frame over the scenes you wish to splice and press the SET button. ≥ Scenes recorded using different Recording Modes cannot be spliced. ≥ Scenes recorded with [REC MODE] 94) set to and scenes recorded with [CREATIVE CONTROL] 83) set to (Time Lapse Rec (INTV)) cannot be INTV...
Page 139 ≥ Do not turn off the unit during motion picture editing process. If the unit is turned off, there is a risk that the edited files and original files will be lost. ≥ When editing ends, the unit returns to thumbnail display. ≥...
Page 140: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures/Audio Files
Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures/ audio files When an SD card is inserted, the files and folder on the SD card are deleted. When not inserted, the files and folders in the built-in memory are deleted. Deleted scenes/still pictures/audio files cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion.
Page 141 Deleting files using the playback menu ≥ Set to Playback Mode. Select the menu. # [DELETE] [MENU]: Using the SET button, select [DELETE SINGLE], [DELETE SELECTED], [DELETE ALL] or [DELETE FOLDER] and press the SET button. ∫ Deleting a single file (When [DELETE SINGLE] is selected in Step 2) Select the file to delete using the SET button.
Page 142 ∫ Deleting selected files (When [DELETE SELECTED] is selected in Step 2) Select the file to delete using the SET button and press the SET button. will appear on the selected file. To cancel, press the SET button ≥ again. ≥...
Page 143: Protecting A File
≥ Files which cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as ) cannot be deleted. ≥ The deletion may take time if there are many files. ≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF standard with this unit, all the data related to the scenes/still pictures may be deleted.
Page 144: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Video terminal ≥ Always use the supplied AV cable. ≥...
Page 145 USB/AV connector of the unit. If the connector has become damaged, it may not operate correctly, including failure to recognise the cable even if it has been connected. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional). Select the video input on the TV.
Page 146 Play back from the unit ≥ The volume cannot be adjusted on the unit. Please adjust the volume on the TV. ≥ This unit does not output images and sound when using the Wi-Fi function. ≥ Setting the [TV SYSTEM] to [NTSC] will not display the screen of the unit during recording standby.
Page 147 ≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ ≥...
Page 148: Connecting With An Hdmi Micro Cable
Connecting with an HDMI micro cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. # [TV OUTPUT] # [HDMI] # [MENU]: [AUTO]/[720p]/[1080i]/[480p] ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [720p], [1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.
Page 149: Playback Using Viera Link
(optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) ≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on an HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed.
Page 150 VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
Page 151: Copy/Dubbing
Copy/Dubbing Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card Files recorded using the unit can be copied from the built-in memory to an SD card inserted into the unit. Set to Playback Mode. ( ≥ Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. Select the menu.
Page 152 (On selecting [COPY SELECTED]) Press the recording start/stop button or the button. ≥ When the copying ends, the unit returns to the playback menu. If you intend to delete the original file when the copying has finished, always play back the copied file before deletion to confirm that the original has been copied normally.
Page 153: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Devices
Copy/Dubbing Dubbing images onto other video devices You can dub by connecting an AV cable. ≥ Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery. ≥ Connecting the AV cable in the wrong direction may cause damage to the USB/AV connector of the unit. If the connector has become damaged, it may not operate correctly, including failure to recognise the cable even if it has been connected.
Page 154 Connect the unit to the recording equipment and begin playback on the unit. ≥ Recorded files can be dubbed while a slideshow is being played back. 127) ≥ If the unit is connected to a video device using an AV cable, the screen of the unit will not display images when in Playback Mode.
Page 155: Using The Eye-Fi™ Card
Copy/Dubbing ™ Using the Eye-Fi card By using the Eye-Fi card, you can save files recorded on a card to a PC or file-sharing site via a wireless network. ≥ The functions of the Eye-Fi card (including wireless transmission) are not guaranteed to work on this product. In the case of a malfunction of the card, please contact the card manufacturer.
Page 156 Select the item to set using the SET button and press the SET button. ALL: Transfers all files that can be transferred. SELECT: Transfers only selected files. OFF: Cancels the setting. ≥ The setting at the time of purchase is [OFF]. Every time the Eye-Fi card is removed from the unit, this setting is set to [OFF].
Page 157 Select [YES] using the SET button and press the SET button. ≥ You can check the transfer of the file on the thumbnail screen (8-file display). green: File is set for transfer white: File waiting for transfer grey: File has been transferred orange: File is being transferred File cannot be transferred - 157 -...
Page 158 ∫ Using Direct Mode The files can be transferred directly from the Eye-Fi card to a smartphone or tablet without going through the access point when necessary setting is performed in a PC in advance. ≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the Direct Mode settings.
Page 159 ≥ The Eye-Fi connection status can be checked on the recording standby screen or thumbnail screen (1-file display). Lighting grey: Not connected Blinking white: Connected Lighting white: Waiting for a connection Lighting orange: Transferring Blinking white: Connected with Direct Mode Lighting white: Waiting for a Direct Mode transfer Lighting orange:Transferring in Direct Mode In [Eye-Fi], [TRANSFER] is set to [OFF]...
Page 160: Wi-Fi ® Function [Hx-Wa30]
There is the risk that this unit violates the radiowave regulations if used in countries other than those where this unit is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility for any violations. ∫ There is the risk that data sent and received via radio...
Page 161 ∫ Do not connect to the wireless network you are not authorised to use When this unit utilises its Wi-Fi function, wireless networks will be searched automatically. When this happens, wireless networks that you are not authorised to use (SSID ) may be displayed, however do not attempt to connect to the network as it may be considered as unauthorised access.
Page 162: What You Can Do With The Wi-Fi Function And The Preparations [Hx-Wa30]
Wi-Fi What you can do with the Wi-Fi function and the preparations [HX-WA30] 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 163 A When connecting to a smartphone 1 Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone. 164) When the preparation above is complete, proceed to “Connecting to the smartphone” 176). B When connecting to a wireless access point 1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, or IEEE802.11n.
Page 164 Install the “Image App” About the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android™ apps For iOS apps Android 2.2~Android 4.0 iOS 4.3~iOS 6.0 Installation Connect your Android Connect your iOS procedure device to a network.
Page 165: Connecting To Wi-Fi [Hx-Wa30]
Wi-Fi Connecting to Wi-Fi [HX-WA30] To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi-Fi. ≥ If the clock has been set for the first time, the confirmation message for the Wi-Fi settings will be displayed. Select [YES], and then configure the access point settings.
Page 166: Connecting To A Wireless Access Point
Connecting to a wireless access point Check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS j If the wireless access point is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)] j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS: [Manual Connection] 170) ≥...
Page 167 Enter a PIN code to set the Wi-Fi connection Select [PIN code] in Step 4, and then press the SET button. wireless access point to be connected Select the using the SET button and then press the SET button. ≥ If you select [Refresh], you can search for wireless access points again.
Page 168 Select [SET] using the SET button and then press the SET button. Select [Easy Connection (WPS)] using the SET button and then press the SET button. Set the wireless access point to waiting for WPS. ≥ For further details, please read the operating instructions for the wireless access point.
Page 169 ≥ A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails. Press the SET button, and set the connection again. Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete is displayed on the screen When the preparations for the Wi-Fi function 162) and the Wi-Fi connection are complete, you can use the following functions: j [REMOTE CTRL] 181)
Page 170 [Manual Connection] ≥ Confirm Encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted. ≥ When connecting by [Set Manually], confirm the SSID (Identification name), Authentication method, Encryption type, and Encryption key (Password) of the wireless access point you are using. ∫...
Page 171 ∫ When setting from the Wi-Fi setup menu Press Wi-Fi button. Wi-Fi Select [Wi-Fi SETUP] using the SET button and then press the SET button. Select [Set Wireless Access Point] using the SET button and then press the SET button. Select the part where no wireless access point is displayed using the SET button and then press the SET button.
Page 172 ∫ When connecting by [Search] Select the wireless access point to be connected using the SET button and then press the SET button. ≥ If you select [Refresh], you can search for wireless access points again. ≥ If an Encryption key (Password) is not set, the connection is complete and a message is displayed.
Page 173 (When there is an Encryption key (Password) Select [NEXT] using the SET button and then press the SET button. ≥ A message is displayed when the connection is complete. Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete is displayed on the screen When the preparations for the Wi-Fi function 162) and the Wi-Fi connection are complete, you can use the following functions:...
Page 174 Select the desired Encryption method using the SET button and then press the SET button. ≥ If you select [NONE], a message is displayed after completing the connection. (When selecting [WEP]/[TKIP]/[AES]) Select [INPUT] using the SET button and then press the SET button.
Page 175 ≥ Check the wireless access points instruction manual and settings when a saving wireless access point. ≥ The Encryption methods are [AES], [TKIP] and [WEP] in descending order of strength. We recommend you connect with the strongest possible Encryption method. ≥...
Page 176: Connecting To The Smartphone
Connecting to the smartphone Check if your smartphone is compatible with WPS j If the smartphone is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [Easy Connection (WPS)] j If the smartphone is not compatible with WPS: [Connecting by entering an SSID and Password] [Easy Connection (WPS)] Press Wi-Fi button.
Page 177 Connecting by entering an SSID and Password Press Wi-Fi button. Wi-Fi Select [Wi-Fi SETUP] using the SET button and then press the SET button. Select [Direct Connection] using the SET button and then press the SET button. Select the SSID displayed on this unit in the Wi-Fi setting of the smartphone.
Page 178 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 179 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 180 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 disconnected...
Page 181: Recording/Playing Back With Remote Operations [Hx-Wa30]
Wi-Fi Recording/playing back with remote operations [HX-WA30] Using a smartphone, you can perform record/playback operations from a remote location or upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded in this unit on SNS (Social Networking Service).  Image App  Image App A When connecting to a smartphone B When connecting to a wireless access point ≥...
Page 182 Using with a direct connection Proceed to Step 3 when your Wi-Fi connection has been made via [Direct Connection] in [Wi-Fi SETUP] 176). Press Wi-Fi button. Wi-Fi Select [REMOTE CTRL] using the SET button and then press the SET button. ≥...
Page 183 Screen display during remote operations Smartphone screen shots are example displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode and Playback Mode. Recording screen 1 Remaining battery power of this unit 2 Zoom 3 Photoshot button 4 Menu display 5 Playback mode button 6 Recording mode button ...
Page 184 Functions available for remote operations ∫ When Recording Mode ≥ Turning the unit off ≥ Selecting a mode ≥ Recording motion pictures/still pictures ≥ Using the zoom (Available in the medium or fast speed) ≥ Switching on/off the Intelligent Auto Mode ≥...
Page 185: Dlna Playback [Hx-Wa30]
Wi-Fi DLNA playback [HX-WA30] Connecting this unit to a DLNA-compatible TV via Wi-Fi, you can play back scenes and still pictures on the TV.  A DLNA-compatible TV ≥ Before using, perform the preparations for using the Wi-Fi function. 163) ≥...
Page 186 Perform playback  operations with the TV remote control. ≥ Playback operations may differ depending on the TV in use.   ≥ The following operations can be ≥ (Examples of operations performed if a colour button is during motion picture pushed.
Page 187: How To Use The [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu [Hx-Wa30]
Wi-Fi How to Use the [Wi-Fi SETUP] Menu [HX-WA30] Configure various settings necessary to use the Wi-Fi function. When connected to Wi-Fi, the settings cannot be changed. Press Wi-Fi button. Wi-Fi Select [Wi-Fi SETUP] using the SET button and then press the SET button.
Page 188 To delete a wireless access point the wireless access point to be deleted Select using the SET button and then press the SET button. Select [DELETE] using the SET button and then press the SET button. ≥ The message is displayed. Select [YES] to delete. To switch the search order the access point you want to switch the order Select...
Page 189 [Wi-Fi Password] This will set/clear the Password to limit the startup of the Wi-Fi setting menu. By setting the Password, it will prevent erroneous operation, prevent wrongful use of the Wi-Fi function by third party, and protect the set personal information. Setup Select [ ] using the SET button and then press the SET...
Page 190 [Device Name] You can view and change this unit’s device name (SSID), which is used for operating this unit as a wireless access point. INPUT Select [ ] using the SET button and then press the SET button. Enter the desired device name (SSID). ≥...
Page 191: With A Pc
With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer VE 3.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media such as Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer VE 3.0, which is the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
Page 192 Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later.
Page 193 ≥ It is possible to play back still pictures on a PC using an image viewer standard to Windows or commercially available image browsing software, and copy still pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer. ≥ Please refer to page for details about using a Mac.
Page 194: End User License Agreement
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Panasonic, or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering,...
Page 195 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 196: Operating Environment
With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥...
Page 197 Windows 8/Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit) Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended) Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended)
Page 198 ≥ If using Windows XP, only an administrative account user can use this software. If using Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8, only administrative and standard account users can use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.) ∫...
Page 199 ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1 Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 GHz or higher 32-bit (k86) or 64-bit (k64) processor (including compatible CPU)
Page 200: Installation
≥ The [AutoPlay] screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Yes]. ≥ If the [AutoPlay] screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click [Yes]. Click [Next]. ≥ Operate following the instruction on the screen.
Page 201: Connecting To A Pc
With a PC Connecting to a PC ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.   A USB cable (supplied) B Turn the side with the symbol up to connect. ≥...
Page 202: Use As A Card Reader
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Video Camera]. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. About the status indicator of the unit ≥...
Page 203 ∫ About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer VE 3.0 to copy motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes 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 3.0.
Page 204 ≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards. ∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices If you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder using a USB cable, the battery will charge.
Page 205: Using The Unit As A Web Camera
Using the unit as a web camera When the unit is connected to a PC that is connected to the Internet, the unit can be used as a web camera. IBM PC/AT compatible PC Necessary Windows Live Messenger Messages software Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) Mac OS X Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1...
Page 206 ≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on every PC having the recommended environment. ≥ Not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. j Operation on an upgraded OS.
Page 207: Starting Hd Writer Ve 3.0
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer VE 3.0] # [HD Writer VE 3.0]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
Page 208: If Using Mac
With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer VE 3.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ HX-WA30 You cannot acquire scenes recorded in Slow Motion Mode 80) to Mac. ∫...
Page 209 ∫ Copying still pictures on PC Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable. ≥ The USB function selection screen will appear. Select [CARD READER] using the SET button on the unit, and press the SET button. ≥...
Page 210: Lcd Display Indications
(Red) Recording still picture During burst recording HX-WA30 HX-WA3 Number of recording pixels for still pictures 96, 123) In Playback Mode, the picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.
Page 211 Intelligent Auto Mode Exposure 117) HX-WA30 F2.8 Iris value 48, 117) 1/30 Shutter Speed 48, 117) Zoom/Double range zoom HX-WA3 Eye-Fi settings 155) (Grey) Audio recording icon (Red) Recording audio Focus mark 108) Spot metering target 109) - 211 -...
Page 212 Recording Mode Slow Motion Mode HX-WA30 (White) Motion picture recording icon (Red) Recording motion picture μ (Red) Recording motion picture Recording audio 000:00:15 Recording time elapsed 45, 52) Approximate remaining recordable time 45, 52) AF Lock 113) AE Lock 114) Ø10/Ø2 Self-timer Recording 103)
Page 213 ∫ Playback indications Display during playback 57, 121) 1/;/5/6/D/E Recording Mode HX-WA30 Slow Motion Mode 00:00:30 Playback Time 15. 11. 2013 15:30 Recording date and time 15. 11. 2013 Recording date 100-0001 Folder number/file number Motion picture file Audio file Files for which protect is set 143) Face detection...
Page 214: Messages
Others Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. CHECK CARD. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit. If this indication appears despite motion pictures, still pictures and audio being recorded on the SD card, the SD card may be in an unstable state.
Page 215: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases Object seems to be ≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the warped. object moves across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor.
Page 216 The zoom button, ≥ If the unit is used in a cold place such as a ski rear door, etc. slope or high-altitude location and left it with cannot be moved snow or water droplets adhering to it, the frozen snow or water droplets may fill the gaps around the zoom button and power button, causing unstable operation.
Page 217 Power Problem Check points This unit is turned ≥ If the unit has not been operated for off automatically. approximately 5 minutes (settings at the time of purchase) when the power is turned on, the ECONOMY function will activate and switch to Standby Mode to limit power consumption in situations such as the user forgetting to turn the power off.
Page 218 Power Problem Check points “ERROR ≥ Check each of the following items. OCCURRED. j Remove the SD card from the device and PLEASE TURN reinsert. UNIT OFF, THEN j Remove the battery and then put it in TURN ON AGAIN.” again.
Page 219 Recording Problem Check points The high ≥ The battery temperature or unit internal temperature temperature (excluding battery) rises. Wait warning icon for the temperature to drop before using the is displayed and unit again. recording is not possible. When recording ≥...
Page 220 Record in Intelligent Auto Mode or set the flickers indoors. shutter speed to 1/60 in areas where the power supply frequency is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz. ≥ HX-WA3 Record in Intelligent Auto Mode. Playback Problem Check points Files cannot be ≥...
Page 221 Playback Problem Check points Editing such as ≥ Release the protect setting. 143) rotation of the files is not possible. During playback, ≥ Adjust the play volume in this unit. there is no sound. With other products Problem Check points Video or audio is ≥...
Page 222 With other products Problem Check points VIERA Link does (Setting on this unit) not work. ≥ Connect with an HDMI micro cable (optional). 144) ≥ Set [VIERA Link] to [ON]. 149) ≥ Turn the unit off and then back on again. (Setting on other devices) ≥...
Page 223 With a PC Problem Check points When the USB ≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double- cable is click the icon in the task tray and follow disconnected, an the instructions on the screen. error message will appear on the PC. Cannot see the ≥...
Page 224 Wi-Fi Problem Check points I have forgotten ≥ Go from the option menu to [RESET Wi-Fi the password for SETTINGS] 67). In order to use the Wi- the Wi-Fi. Fi set up menu, set the Wi-Fi setup to the settings in place when the unit was purchased.
Page 225: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥...
Page 226 Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit. ≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off. ≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time.
Page 227 (restoration) software. ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in memory carefully. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged.
Page 228 About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use.
Page 229 Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record for. Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten recording time, so use them while keeping the digital movie camera and spare batteries warm in your cold weather gear, clothes, etc.
Page 230 About status indicator during charging When the status indicator is flashing at a particularly fast or slow rate, the following should be considered. Flashing with approx. 4 second period (off for approx. 2 seconds, on for approx. 2 seconds): ≥ When the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the battery is too high or low.
Page 231 About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: ≥ Conducting a logical format or deleting the data on the SD card using functions available on the unit or a computer only modifies the file management records, and the data contained within the SD card is not completely deleted.
Page 232: About Copyright
≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. ™ ≥ HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ® ® ® ≥ Microsoft...
Page 233 Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. 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.
Page 234: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time
Others Recording Modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. Recording Mode Picture size 1920k1080 1920k1080 1280k720 1280k720 640k480 4 GB 20 min 30 min 30 min 50 min...
Page 235 HX-WA30 Recording Mode Picture size 1280k720 640k360 320k180 4 GB 20 min 20 min 30 min SD card 16 GB 1 h 20 min 1 h 50 min 2 h 20 min 64 GB 5 h 40 min 7 h 30 min 9 h 40 min Built-in Approx.
Page 236: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. HX-WA30 Picture size 4608k3456 3616k2712 2560k1920 Aspect ratio 4 GB 1400 SD card 16 GB 1900 3100...
Page 237 14144k1280 1680k14144 7072k1280 1680k7072 Aspect ratio 4 GB 16 GB 1200 2500 card 64 GB 5000 10000 Built-in Approx. memory 65 MB HX-WA3 Picture size 4608k3456 4352k3264 3072k2304 Aspect ratio 4 GB 1000 16 GB 1900 2100 4200 card 64 GB...
Page 238 Picture size 2048k1536 640k480 Aspect ratio 4 GB 2300 19500 SD card 16 GB 9000 78000 64 GB 36000 237000 Built-in Approx. memory 65 MB Picture size 4352k2448 3744k2106 2560k1440 1920k1080 Aspect ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 4 GB 1900 3400 16 GB 2800...
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