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Owner's Manual
Dual Camera
HX-DC10
Model No.
HX-DC1
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
VQT3M88
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1AG6P1P6280--(S)

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Dual Camera HX-DC10 Model No. HX-DC1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo VQT3M88 1AG6P1P6280--(S)

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Things You Should Date of Purchase Know Dealer Purchased From Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most Dealer Address sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re Dealer Phone No. sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HX-DC10/HX-DC1 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800- 211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...
  • Page 4 AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100V and 240V. i In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only. i 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 5 CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. k Product Identification Marking Product Location Dual Camera Battery holder U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.
  • Page 6 i DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR Precautions CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH USE & LOCATION TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed WARNING car, next to a heater, etc... This i TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... action could permanently Your camera and power supply damage the internal parts of your should not be exposed to rain or...
  • Page 7 i TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA ... Before handling your camera, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as sunblock, as it may damage the finish. -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only...
  • Page 8 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 9 k Concerning this unit’s recording method and compatibility <Video compatibility> i This camera is an MP4 standard (MPEG-4AVC/H.264 format) digital movie camera that records high-definition HDTV video. The AVCHD and MPEG2 video formats are different and are therefore not compatible. i This camera may degrade or be unable to play back videos recorded or created with other products, and other products may degrade or not be able to play back videos recorded with this camera, even if the products...
  • Page 10 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 48) Just point the camera at the subject, and it automatically ascertains the scene and captures the images with the optimum settings.
  • Page 11 Using the convenient features (Practical applications) Image stabilizer... (pages 43, 74) Subject tracking... (pages 45, 80) Scene mode... (pages 41, 72, 171 to 173) 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 12 Keeping recorded videos (Copy/dubbing) From built-in memory to SD card... (page 47) DVD recorder and video deck... (page 154) * 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 13: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ........17 ABOUT THE CARD ................18 Media cards that can be used with this camera (as of February 2011) ...............18 SETUP PARTS NAMES ..................20 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ............23 About the temperature alert icon ..........29 INSTALLING THE CARD ..............30 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ..........32 Turning on the camera ..............32 Turning off the camera ..............33...
  • Page 14 PLAYBACK MODES ................66 21-image display playback ............66 Magnifying (zooming in) the image (photos only) ......67 ADVANCED OPERATION SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 ................. 68 Recording mode setting (page 40) ..........68 Recorded pixels (page 40) ............71 Scene mode setting (page 41) ............72 Self-timer setting (page 41) ............
  • Page 15 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY .......119 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time ..............119 Check the available audio recording time ........120 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ....121 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE ..........123 USING AS A CARD READER ............125 ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD .........126 Configuration of directories in the card ........126...
  • Page 16 COPYING/DUBBING COPYING/DUBBING ................. 154 Dubbing in standard picture quality ..........154 IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........... 156 TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 164 Camera ..................164 Restrictions concerning the Scene Mode and Color Mode features ............... 171 ABOUT COPYRIGHT ................ 174 CAUTIONS FOR USE ...............

  • Page 17: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of February, 2011. These may be subject to change. Battery pack AC adaptor VW-VBX070 VSK0750 USB cable AV cable VFA0544 VFA0543 Lens cap CD-ROM VFC4701 Software Lens cap strap VFC4702...

  • Page 18: 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.) VQT3M88...
  • Page 19 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 20: 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...
  • Page 21 k About the status indicator (See page 173 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 Color Lit/flashing Accessing built-in memory or SD card Flashing Battery (Faster)
  • Page 22 Rear LCD monitor Power button Hand strap eyelet (page 52) 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/ button HX-DC1 Zoom switch*...

  • Page 23: 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 24 The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. i See page 121 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 25 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) VQT3M88...
  • Page 26 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 27 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 28 HINT Recharging when connected to a computer (page 123) 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 29: 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 30: 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 107 and 118). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. 1 Open 2 Insert the card i Push straight in...
  • Page 31 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 32: 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° VQT3M88...

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35 Set the clock. CLOCK SET 1 Select [TIME]. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen 07 : 30 PM TIME appears. 3 Set the time to “07:30 PM”. h The time is set in the following order: Set the hour ENTER →...

  • Page 36: Date And Time Backup

    HINT To correct the date and time settings 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page 103). 3 Select [CLOCK SET] and press the SET button. h The screen to set the date and time appears. h The current date and time settings are shown.

  • Page 37: 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 32). Press the REC/ button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/ button is pressed.

  • Page 38: Menu Screen

    MENU SCREEN Accessing/exiting the Menu Screen Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 37). 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 39: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Display the desired menu (page 38). 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 40: Overview Of The Menu Screen

    Overview of the Menu Screen Recording Menu <Tab 1> RECORDING MENU 1 REC MODE 1080-30 PICTURE SIZE SCENE MODE COLOR MODE FLASH SELF TIMER ENTER 1 Recording mode (page 68) 2 Recorded pixels (page 71) <HD mode> <Photo recording (single- shot)>...
  • Page 41 All models : Light up both the subject and the background. : Image size is 1920 × 1080 : Shoot in darkened pixels (16:9 aspect ratio). surroundings, such as at : Image size is 1600 × 1200 dusk. pixels. 4 Color mode : Image size is 1280 ×...
  • Page 42 <Tab 2> RECORDING MENU 2 E.I.S. FOCUS FOCUS MODE METERING MODE WHITE BALANCE ENTER VQT3M88...

  • Page 43: Image Stabilizer

    1 Image stabilizer (page 74) 5 ISO sensitivity (page 76) =: Sensitivity is set h Compensate for camera shake during recording. automatically : During video recording, the *: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50 image stabilizer is always u: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100 active.
  • Page 44 <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 VQT3M88...
  • Page 45 1 Exposure (page 78) 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 46: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu <Tab 1> PLAYBACK MENU 1 SLIDESHOW PLAY VOLUME PROTECT DELETE ROTATE RESIZE ENTER 1 Slideshow (page 86) 4 Delete (page 63) h Specify the slideshow settings h Delete files. and play the slideshow. 5 Rotate (page 89) h Rotate a photo. 2 Play volume h Adjust the volume for video 6 Resize (page 89)
  • Page 47 <Tab 2> PLAYBACK MENU 2 RED-EYE CORRECT. EDIT VIDEO COPY ENTER 1 Red-eye correction (page 90) 3 Copy (page 100) 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 91) 4 Remaining battery power h Edit videos.

  • Page 48: 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 49 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 50 k Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. i Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes.

  • Page 51: 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 stabilize the camera.

  • Page 52: How To Use The Accessories

    How to use the accessories k Handstrap k Lens cap VQT3M88...

  • Page 53: Video Recording

    VIDEO RECORDING Turn on the camera (page 32), [@] button and set it to the recording mode (page 37). h If the subject is a person, a green double-frame appears around the face (page 80). Press the [@] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [@] button pressed while recording.

  • Page 54: Taking Photos

    TAKING PHOTOS Turn on the camera (page 32), [O] button and set it to the recording mode (page 37). h If the subject is a person, a green double-frame appears around the face (page 80). Press the [O] button. 1 Press the [O] button halfway.
  • Page 55 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 56: 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 stabilizer (page 74) is inoperative.

  • Page 57: Macro-Photography (Zoom)

    MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: Optical zoom and Digital zoom (page 45). 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 58 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 59: Playback

    PLAYBACK BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS Set the camera to the playback mode (page 37). 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 60 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 61 HINT If the appears on the Playback Screen... i The icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments (page 182). VQT3M88...

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 38), select the delete setting, and press the SET DELETE SINGLE button. DELETE SELECTED DELETE SINGLE: DELETE ALL Deletes one file at a time.

  • Page 64: 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 65 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATION SHOOTING ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 38 to 39. Recording mode setting (page 40) 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 47).

  • Page 69: 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 canceled if the MENU button is pressed. Press the [@] button. Elapsed recording time h Audio recording begins.
  • Page 70 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 71: Recorded Pixels

    Recorded pixels (page 40) For photos, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. 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.

  • Page 72: 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 73: Self-Timer Setting

    Self-timer setting (page 41) By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 82), 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 canceled.

  • Page 74: Recording Menu 2

    RECORDING MENU 2 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 38 to 39. Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting (page 43) 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 75: Focus Setting

    Focus setting (page 43) 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 76: Iso Sensitivity Setting

    ISO sensitivity setting (page 43) 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 77: White Balance Setting

    White balance setting (page 43) 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 78: Recording Menu 3

    RECORDING MENU 3 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 38 to 39 Exposure setting (HX-DC10) (page 45) The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually. Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button.
  • Page 79 HINT i To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is recommended to use a tripod or other method to stabilize 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 80: Subject Tracking Settings

    Subject tracking settings (page 45) Adjust the settings to automatically target a specific color with the color tracking function, or capture sharp face shots with the face tracking function. Shooting with the face tracking function Set the face tracking setting to h When the face tracking function is activated, a double green frame appears superimposed on the face in the center of the LCD monitor.
  • Page 81 Shooting with the color tracking function (photos only) Set the color tracking setting to h A target mark (+) appears in the center 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 82: Shortcut Setting

    Shortcut setting (page 45) Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the Recording Screen is displayed. Select [SHORTCUTS], and press the SET button. SHORTCUTS : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled up.
  • Page 83 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 returned to the Shortcuts FOCUS...
  • Page 84 Press the MENU button. h The screen to confirm the SHORTCUTS 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 85: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure compensation By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to the SET button (page 82), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (page 82). 1080-30 000:15:17 Press the SET button to which the operation shortcut was assigned.

  • Page 86: Playback

    PLAYBACK ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 38 to 39. Slideshow settings (page 46) 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 87: File Protect Setting

    File protect setting (page 46) 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 38). Select [PROTECT] and press the SET button. Select [PROTECT SINGLE] and press the SET button.

  • Page 88: Protect Selected Files

    Protect selected files Select multiple files to protect. Display the Playback Menu 1 (page 38). 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 89: Rotate

    Rotate (page 46) 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 87).

  • Page 90: Playback Menu 2

    PLAYBACK MENU 2 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 38 to 39. Correcting red-eye (page 47) 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 91: Editing Videos

    Editing videos (page 47) 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 92 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 93 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 59). Display the Playback Menu 2 (page 38), select [EDIT VIDEO], EDIT VIDEO and press the SET button. SPLIT SPLICE ENTER...
  • Page 94 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 95 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 96 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 97 Splicing (joining) videos HINT i Videos that were recorded in different modes cannot be spliced. Display the Playback Menu 2 (page 38), select [EDIT VIDEO], EDIT VIDEO and press the SET button. SPLIT SPLICE ENTER Select [SPLICE] and press the SET button.
  • Page 98 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 99 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 87).

  • Page 100: Copy

    Copy (page 47) 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 101: 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 102: 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 37). 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 103: 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 the MENU button. RECORDING MENU 1 REC MODE 1080-30 PICTURE SIZE SCENE MODE COLOR MODE FLASH SELF TIMER ENTER...

  • Page 104: 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 VQT3M88...
  • Page 105 1 CLOCK SET setting (page 34) 4 ECONOMY setting (page 33) 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 106 Tab 2 OPTION MENU 2 LANGUAGE TV OUTPUT INITIAL SET FORMAT ENTER VQT3M88...
  • Page 107 1 LANGUAGE setting h Select the language in which the LCD monitor messages are displayed. 2 TV OUTPUT setting (page 110) 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 118)
  • Page 108 Tab 3 OPTION MENU 3 REC FOLDER 1, 2 FILE NO. CONT'D ENTER VQT3M88...
  • Page 109 1 REC FOLDER setting (page 114) (when the recording mode is active) h Select a folder to record to. 2 PLAYBACK FOLDER setting (page 115) (when the playback mode is active) h Select a folder to play back. 3 FILE NO. CONT’D setting (page 116) 4 Remaining battery charge display (page 121)

  • Page 110: Tv Output Setting

    TV output setting (page 107) 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 NTSC TV SYSTEM output from the USB/AV terminal.
  • Page 111 <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. VQT3M88...
  • Page 112 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 113 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 114: Storage Folder Setting

    Storage folder setting (page 109) 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 115: Playback Folder Setting

    Playback folder setting (page 109) 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 116: File No. Continued Setting

    File No. continued setting (page 109) <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 117 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 118: Formatting (Initializing)

    Formatting (initializing) (page 107) 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 19).

  • Page 119: Vqt3M88

    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 181 to 184. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time Set the camera to the recording...

  • Page 120: Check The Available Audio Recording Time

    Check the available audio recording time Set the camera to the audio Remaining audio recording recording mode (page 69). 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 121: 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 23.
  • Page 122 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 102).

  • Page 123: 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 124 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 125: Using As A Card Reader

    USING AS A CARD READER Mounting your camera Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 123). h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognized as a drive. h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [CAM_SD (E:)] icon appears in the [My Computer] window.

  • Page 126: About The Contents Of The Card

    ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD Configuration of directories in the card ROOT DCIM 100CDPFP IMGA0001.jpg Image Folder number number IMGA0002.jpg 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 127: 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 recognizing 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 128: 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 129 k Copying files from the camera’s built-in memory and/or the SD card to your PC Card reader function (mass storage) (page 123) Files from the camera’s built-in memory and/or the SD card can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programs. Double click the folder that contains the still pictures.

  • Page 130: 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 131: 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 132: 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 owner’s manual of HD Writer VE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
  • Page 133 Refer to page 147 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 134: 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 135 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 136: Operating Environment

    OPERATING ENVIRONMENT i Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual 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 137 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 138 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 139: 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 140: 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 141: 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 142 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 143 Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The computer must be rebooted for the application to work. Click VQT3M88...

  • Page 144: 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 145: 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 owner’s...

  • Page 146: Reading The Owner's Manual Of The Software Applications

    Reading the owner’s manual of the software applications i You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF owner’s manual. Select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic] → [HD Writer VE 1.0] → [Operating Instructions]. VQT3M88...

  • Page 147: 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 this owner’s manual are...

  • Page 148: 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 149: 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 150: 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). VQT3M88...

  • Page 151: 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 152 Operate with the remote control for the TV. DEC.20.2011 12:00 AM 101-0216 3.5MB ENTER DEC.20.2011 DEC.20.2011 DEC.20.2011 DEC.20.2011 DEC.20.2011 DEC.20.2011 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 center to set it. 2) Navigate the operation icons that are displayed on the TV screen with the remote control for the TV.
  • Page 153 HINT i If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, read the owner’s manual for the devices. i Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.

  • Page 154: 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 155 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 156: 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 doesn’t the Due to cold Place the camera in power turn on? temperatures, the...
  • Page 157 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 158 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 159 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 160 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 161 Question Answer Action Why isn’t the Due to the Not a malfunction. magnified image characteristics of clear? the camera, magnified images appear less clear. Why isn’t the The image was Not a malfunction. captured image captured using clear? the digital zoom. Can I play back —...
  • Page 162 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 163 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 164: 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 165 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 32, 33 shooting.
  • Page 166 Reference Problem Cause Action page The digital The digital Set the digital zoom does not zoom setting is zoom setting to 45, 57 work. set to There is noise The ISO Set the ISO in the captured sensitivity sensitivity to a 43, 76 image.
  • Page 167 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 168 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 43, 76 setting is incorrect.
  • Page 169 Reference Problem Cause Action page The colors 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 43, 77 is incorrect. correctly. A part of the The handstrap Hold the...
  • Page 170 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 149, 151 correctly. Connecting The TV input Set the TV to a TV setting is not input to the correct.

  • Page 171: Restrictions Concerning The Scene Mode And Color Mode Features

    Restrictions concerning the Scene Mode and Color Mode features Scene Mode restrictions Setting Restrictions Sports Color mode: Fixed at Portrait Focus: Fixed at *. Exposure setting (HX-DC10): Fixed at @. Spot light Snow Color mode: Fixed at Focus: Fixed at *. Beach Exposure setting (HX-DC10): Fixed at @.
  • Page 172 Setting Restrictions Color mode: Fixed at Flash: Fixed at Night scenery Focus: Fixed at *. Subject tracking: Fixed at Exposure (HX-DC10): Fixed at @. Color mode: Fixed at Night portrait Focus: Fixed at *. Exposure (HX-DC10): Fixed at @. Color mode: fixed at Focus: Fixed at *.
  • Page 173 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 174: 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. ™ i VIERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ® ® ® i Microsoft...

  • Page 175: 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 176 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 177 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 178 i When not using the AC adaptor, Caution when disposing of or be sure to disconnect it from the transferring SD cards i Using this camera or a computer AC power outlet. i Do not allow the terminal to format an SD card only contacts in the battery changes the file management compartment or the battery...
  • Page 179 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 180 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 181: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    RECORDING MODES/APPROXIMATE RECORDABLE TIME For SD cards, only the principal memory capacities are listed. The times indicated are rough approximations of possible continuous recording times. When using a Mac for playback/ < editing Recording mode 1920× 1920× 1280× 1280× 640× 960×...
  • Page 182 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 183: 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 16 GB 1900 2900...
  • Page 184 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 HX-DC10/ HX-DC10 HX-DC1...

  • Page 185: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Specifications may change without prior notice. Digital Movie Camera Power source: DC 5.0 V (when using AC adaptor) 3.7 V (when using battery) Power consumption: (When recording) HX-DC10: 2.3 W; HX-DC1: 2.9 W Signal system: 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p, 480/30p, 540/30p Recording format: Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 file format compliant, iFrame...
  • Page 186 Lens: <HX-DC10> Auto iris, 5× power zoom Macro F3.5 to F3.7 (f=6.8 mm to 34.0 mm) 35mm equivalent: Video: 38.1 mm to 457.2 mm (4:3) 41.5 mm to 249.0 mm (60i/60p, 16:9) 41.5 mm to 498.0 mm (30p, 16:9) Photo: 38.1 mm to 190.5 mm (4:3) 41.5 mm to 207.5 mm (16:9) Minimum focus distance:...
  • Page 187 Image stabilizer: Electronic Monitor: 3.0” wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230K dots) Microphone: Internal stereo microphone Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required subject illumination: <HX-DC10> Approx. 3 lx (1/15 sec in the scene mode low light setting), Approx.
  • Page 188 HDMI mini connector audio output: Linear PCM USB: Reader/writer function SD card: Read/Write (No copyright protection support) Built-in memory: Read/Write Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), micro USB terminal Webcam Compression: Motion JPEG Image size: 640×480 pixels Flash: Effective range: Approx. 80 cm to 2.1 m (2.6 feet to 6.9 feet) Dimensions (excluding projecting parts): 86.2 mm (W)×120.8 mm (H)×38.1 mm (D) [3.40”...
  • Page 189 Battery operation time: See page 23 k Video Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 18 for details concerning SD cards that can be used in this unit. Built-in memory: Approx.
  • Page 190 k Photo Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 18 for details concerning SD cards that can be used in this unit. Built-in memory: Approx.

  • Page 191: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Accessory No. Figure Description VW-VBX070 Battery pack RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM30 RP-SDN16GU1A Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN08GU1A Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN04GU1A Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN02GU1A Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDW64GU1K Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW48GU1K...
  • Page 192 Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mrs. Phone#: First...

  • Page 193: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    “as is”. Carry-In or Mail-In Service To find a service center please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help or call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owners Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box.
  • Page 194 IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/ PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
  • Page 195 For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 196: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido

    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido Instalación de la batería y de la tarjeta SD Inserte la batería. h Es posible insertar la batería incorrectamente, de manera que ponga especial atención para insertarla en su orientación correcta. Tapa del compartimiento Marcas del...
  • Page 197 Carga de la batería. h Utilice el cable USB (suministrado) para conectar la cámara y el adaptador de C.A. y, a continuación, conecte el adaptador de C.A. a una toma de corriente. h Use sólo el cable USB suministrado. La operación no está garantizada si se usa un cable USB diferente.
  • Page 198 ENCENDIDO Y APAGADO DE LA CÁMARA Encendido de la cámara Abra la unidad de pantalla y Unidad de pantalla presione el interruptor. Interruptor h El monitor LCD se enciende. Pantalla LCD <Apertura de la unidad de pantalla> 90° 180° 105° VQT3M88...
  • Page 199 Apagado de la cámara Presione el interruptor durante al menos 1 segundo. h La cámara se apaga. h Si pulsa ligeramente el interruptor una vez, la cámara pasará al modo de reposo. CAMBIO ENTRE EL MODO DE GRABACIÓN Y EL DE REPRODUCCIÓN Presione el botón REC/ h Cambia el modo.
  • Page 200 Selección del idioma de la pantalla Presione el botón MENU. RECORDING MENU 1 REC MODE 1080-30 PICTURE SIZE SCENE MODE COLOR MODE FLASH SELF TIMER ENTER Pestaña de opciones Seleccione la pestaña de opciones “2”, y presione el botón OPTION MENU 2 LANGUAGE SET.
  • Page 201 Grabación GRABACIÓN DE VÍDEO Presione el botón [@]. Botón [@] h Se inicia la grabación. h No es necesario mantener presionado el botón [@] durante la grabación de videoclips. h Cuando el tiempo de grabación restante disponible para la grabación de vídeo efectivo llega a 30 segundos o menos, en la pantalla aparece una cuenta regresiva del tiempo de...
  • Page 202 TOMA DE FOTOGRAFÍAS Presione el botón [O]. Botón [O] 1 Presione el botón [O] hasta la mitad. h El enfoque automático se pone en funcionamiento y se enfoca la imagen (bloqueo de enfoque). 2 Presione suavemente el botón [O] hasta el final. h El obturador se dispara y la cámara captura la imagen.
  • Page 203 REPRODUCCIÓN DE FOTOGRAFÍAS Y VÍDEOS Presione el botón REC/ para visualizar la pantalla de reproducción. Seleccione la imagen que desea Información reproducir. de la Marco amarillo h Mueva el botón SET hacia arriba, imagen hacia abajo, a la izquierda o a la derecha para desplazar el marco amarillo hasta el archivo que desea reproducir.
  • Page 204 Operación de reproducción de vídeos Para hacer esto ... Haga esto Reproducción normal hacia Presione el botón SET o muévalo hacia adelante arriba. Durante la reproducción, mueva el botón SET Detener la reproducción hacia abajo. Durante la reproducción, presione el botón SET o muévalo hacia arriba.
  • Page 205 CONSEJO Si aparece en la pantalla de reproducción ... i El icono aparece cuando se reproduce un archivo guardado en segmentos. VQT3M88...
  • Page 206 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 VQT3M88 M0411-0 1AG6P1P6280--(S) © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Printed in Indonesia...

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