Panasonic HC-VX3 Basic Owner's Manual

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HC-VX3

Basic Owner's Manual

High Definition Video Camera

Model No.

HC-V900

(U.S. customers only)

DVQX2553ZA

F0924MZ0

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Becky Rohrbaugh

March 18, 2025

Does this video camera have the date/time stamp that will show up when playing video on computer or burning to DVD?

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Mr. Anderson

March 18, 2025

Yes, the Panasonic HC-VX3 video camera has a time stamp recording feature mentioned in the manual (l96). However, whether the date/time stamp appears when playing the video on a computer or burning to a DVD is not explicitly stated.

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Page 1 More detailed operating instructions are available in “Owner’s Manual (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. https://panasonic.jp/support/video/oi/VX3/index.html ≥ Click the desired language. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support/register (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support...
Page 2 Dear Customer, Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it Dealer Address will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
Page 3 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HC-VX3/HC-V900 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B) (ENG) DVQX2553...
Page 4 Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. HC-VX3/ HC-V900 has been tested and found to comply with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 11) Only use attachments/accessories Read these instructions. specified by the manufacturer.
Page 6 AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. ≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. ≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
Page 7 ∫ Concerning the button cell or coin battery WARNING INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a buttton cell or coin battery. DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested. A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours.
Page 8 ∫ Cautions for use ≥ The power consumption of this unit may increase if [ECONOMY (BATT)]/[ECONOMY (AC)]/ [ECONOMY (Wi-Fi)] is set to [OFF]. 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 9 ≥ Images recorded in 1080/60p can be saved using the following methods: j Copying to a disc using the HD Writer AE 5.4. j Copying to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive. 4K MP4: This is a recording format suitable for editing images.
Page 10 High-definition picture quality (1920k1080/24p) ∫ 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 11 “Scene(s) recorded as Backup for Twin Camera” ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 ≥ Model numbers are abbreviated as follows in this owner’s manual: Model number Abbreviation used in this owner’s manual HC-VX3 [VX3] HC-V900 [V900] V900 This owner’s manual is designed for use with models...
Page 12 ∫ Downloading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) You can check the URL and QR code of the website where you can download the Owner's Manual (PDF format) in [ONLINE MANUAL] in the Setup menu. ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display .
Page 13 Contents Accessories ..........14 Others Optional accessories......15 Preparation Troubleshooting ........34 Specifications ........36 About copyright ........41 Power supply ..........16 Limited Warranty Inserting/removing the battery.... 16 (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ........ 43 Charging the battery ......17 Warranty Charging and recording time....19 (For Canadian Customers) ....
Page 14 1ZE1VX3KZ ≥ For details on how to attach the lens hood, refer to the Owner’s Manual (PDF format). (For U.S.A. only) If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts. DVQX2553 (ENG)
Page 15 Please refer to page 19, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. Includes power cord and USB cable. (For U.S.A. only) To order optional accessories please visit http://shop.panasonic.com or your local Photo Specialty Dealer. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.
Page 16 ≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Page 17 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 AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The primary circuit is always “live”...
Page 18 ∫ To charge by connecting to other device It is possible to charge by connecting to other device with the USB cable (supplied). ≥ We recommend using a Panasonic AC adaptor (the supplied one or optional DMW-AC11) to supply power and charge.
Page 19 Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH ≥ When using the LCD monitor ≥ Charging times are measured under the following conditions: j Using this unit and an AC adaptor (supplied or optional: DMW-AC11) j Charged after battery is fully depleted ≥...
Page 20 SD memory card/SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card (Maximum 512 GB) ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/index.html (This website is in English only.) ≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above.
Page 21 ≥ In the following situations, you need an SD card conforming to Class 10 of the SD Speed Class Rating to record motion pictures. Use of a non-compatible card may cause recording to stop suddenly. j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode j When [Backup for Twin Camera] is set to [ON] (For the j 4K Photo Mode...
Page 22 Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the ...
Page 23 Preparation Selecting a mode You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button. If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.
Page 24 Switching this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Touch the recording mode switching icon displayed on the LCD monitor (touch screen) to switch this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. (Motion Picture Recording Mode) Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to Recording Mode.
Page 25 Preparation LCD monitor How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the center of the icon. ≥...
Page 26 About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons.  ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it. A Touch Menu ∫...
Page 27 Preparation Setting your home region for the first time You can set your home region in [SET WORLD TIME]. Select the menu. (l 32) : [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] MENU ≥ A message will be displayed. Touch [ENTER]. Touch to select your home ...
Page 28 Mode Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimizes settings to the recording environment Intelligent Auto you are in. You can add manually-adjusted brightness and color balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and Intelligent Auto Plus record.
Page 29 Basic Recording motion pictures  Open the LCD monitor to switch to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 24) Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.  A Recording button icon B When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.
Page 30 Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback (Screens are examples from when motion pictures are recorded)  Set this unit to Playback Mode. (l 23) Touch the motion picture/still picture tab A. [MP4]: 4K MP4 and MP4 scenes are displayed as thumbnails. [AVCHD]: AVCHD scenes and scenes recorded with the Backup for Twin Camera function are displayed as thumbnails.
Page 31 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ To display the next (previous) page: j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it. j Switch the Touch Menu, and then touch (up) / (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever.
Page 32 Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 26) MENU Touch MENU ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear.
Page 33 Wi-Fi ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function This unit offers the following Wi-Fi functions when used in combination with another Wi-Fi compatible device. You can display the image transmitted from a Wireless Sub Camera [TWIN CAMERA] connected via Wi-Fi on this unit’s Sub Window and record it simultaneously with the Main Camera’s image.
Page 34 Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. when the unit is shaken. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and set this unit to the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode.
Page 35 Recording Problem Check points Color or brightness of the ≥ Color or brightness of the image may change, or you may see image changes, or you horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded may see horizontal bars in under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc., but the image.
Page 36 When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD] or [MP4] When [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p] When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4], or when [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p] with [REC MODE] set to [2160/24p] HC-VX3 HC-V900 Motion picture [4K MP4], [MP4], [24p]:...
Page 37 HC-VX3 HC-V900 Recording mode and [4K MP4] [MP4] transfer rate [2160]: [1080/50M]: Maximum 72 Mbps (VBR) Maximum 50 Mbps (VBR) [MP4] [1080/28M]: [1080/50M]: Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR) Maximum 50 Mbps (VBR) [720]: [1080/28M]: Average 9 Mbps (VBR) Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR)
Page 38 HC-VX3 HC-V900 Lens Auto Iris, 24k optical zoom, F1.8 to F4.0 Auto Iris, 24k optical zoom, F1.8 to F4.0 Focal length: Focal length: 4.12 mm to 98.9 mm 4.12 mm to 98.9 mm (Full range AF) (Full range AF) 35 mm equivalent: 35 mm equivalent: Motion picture;...
Page 39 , 50/60 Hz AC input: 0.25 A DC output: 5.0 V , 1.8 A For more information about the energy efficiency of the product, please visit our website, www.panasonic.com, and enter the model number in the search box. (ENG) DVQX2553...
Page 40 Dimensions: 66.4 mm (W)k58.5 mm (H)k31 mm (D) [2.62 q (W)k2.30 q (H)k1.22 q (D)] Mass (Weight): Approx. 60 (Approx. 0.132 lbs.) The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following: Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.) Standby DVQX2553 (ENG)
Page 41 ∫ Licenses ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Holdings Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Page 42 Menu” in the Owner’s Manual (PDF format). At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective...
Page 43 If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts,...
Page 44 If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to: Panasonic Corporation of North America Consumer Affairs Department...
Page 45 Camcorder Products - One (1) year, parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
Page 46 Obtain products information and operative assistant; localize the closer distributor or Service Center; buy spare parts and accessories by our Web Site to Latin America or calling our Contact Center: COUNTRY WEB SITE CONTACT CENTER Panama www.panasonic.com/pa/soporte/ 800-7262 Colombia www.panasonic.com/co/soporte/ 01-8000-947262 Ecuador www.panasonic.com/pa/soporte/...
Page 47 (ENG) DVQX2553...
Page 48 Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://shop.panasonic.com Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.com © Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd. 2024...

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