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Panasonic HX-DC3 Basic Owner's Manual

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This document explains basic operations
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please refer to "Owner's Manual (PDF
format)" which is recorded in the
enclosed CD-ROM.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
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For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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Basic Owner's Manual
Model No.
Dual Camera
HX-DC3
(U.S. customers only)
1AG6P1P6601--(S)
VQT4U69

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  • Page 1 CD-ROM. 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 For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) VQT4U69...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Dear Customer, Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Purchased From You have purchased one of Dealer Address the most sophisticated and reliable products on the Dealer Phone No. market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you Model No.
  • Page 3 Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA. AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 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.
  • Page 5 Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC (140 oF) or incinerate. CAUTION ≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. ≥ When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

  • Page 6: Cautions For Use

    ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. About connecting to a TV ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). VQT4U69...
  • Page 7 ∫ 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 8: Cards That You Can Use With This Unit

    ∫ Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card ≥ 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.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents ∫ How to open the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) When you insert the CD-ROM and open the [INDEX.pdf] in the CD- ROM, the Owner’s Manual list will be displayed. Click the document name of the Owner’s Manual you would like to open. ≥...

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2012. These may be subject to change. Battery pack Handstrap VW-VBX070 VFC4627 AC adaptor CD-ROM VSK0750 Software AV cable CD-ROM VFA0543 Owner’s Manual VFF1165 USB cable VFA0554 Lens cap VFC4701...

  • Page 11: Preparation

    To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Inserting/removing the battery ≥...

  • Page 12: Removing The Battery

    Insert the battery, taking care to match up the terminal markings. A terminal markings ≥ Insert the battery so that the terminal markings face up. It is possible to mistakenly insert the battery upside down, so be sure to check the orientation carefully.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time. The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
  • Page 14 ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 10, 15, 34). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 15: Charging And Recording Time

    Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging Recording continuously recordable [Voltage/Capacity time Mode recordable time (minimum)] time 50 min 30 min 55 min 35 min Supplied battery/ 50 min...

  • Page 16: Recording To A Card

    ≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 27) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
  • Page 17 Insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot. ≥ Face the label side B in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go. ≥ Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out. Close the battery/card cover.

  • Page 18: 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 19 (When [DATE] or [TIME] is selected) Tilt the SET button to the left or right to select the desired item and then up and down to set the numerical values. e.g.: When [DATE] is selected ≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039. (When [DISP] is selected) Select the date format display method using the SET button.

  • Page 20: Basic

    Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ Before turning on the unit, remove the lens cap. ≥ Motion pictures are recorded to the SD card if one is inserted. If no SD card is inserted, the motion pictures are recorded to the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 21: Recording Still Pictures

    Basic Recording still pictures ≥ Before turning on the unit, remove the lens cap. ≥ Still pictures are recorded to SD card if one is inserted. If no SD card is inserted, the still pictures are recorded to the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 22: Recording Audio

    Basic Recording audio ≥ Audio is recorded to the SD card if one is inserted. If no SD card is inserted, the audio is recorded to the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor. Press the REC/ button to change to recording mode. Select the menu.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Connect the unit to a TV using the AV cable (supplied) or a HDMI mini cable (optional). A HDMI mini connector B USB/AV connector ≥ Connecting the AV cable in the wrong direction may cause damage to the USB/AV terminal of the unit.

  • Page 25: 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 26 Select the setting content using the SET button and press the SET button to set. ∫ About applicable mode indicator In the recording menu, the Recording Mode that reflects the currently displayed setting is displayed. C Applicable mode indicator : Setting is applied to still picture and motion picture recording. : Setting is applied to still picture recording.

  • Page 27: Language Selection

    Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. # [LANGUAGE] [MENU]: Formatting Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, disc, etc.

  • Page 28: Double Range Zoom

    Double range zoom The enlarged size will be approximately double size (double range zoom). Press again to return to normal size. Press the REC/ button to change to recording mode. Press the zoom range button. ≥ On the normal zoom recording screen, the icon is displayed.

  • Page 29: Others

    Others About copyright ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights. ∫ Licenses ≥...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    Others Specifications Dual Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.7 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; Charging; 4.0 W 3.3 W Recording format: MPEG-4 AVC file format standard (.MP4) Motion picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, iFrame Audio compression: AAC (2 ch)
  • Page 31 Recording media: SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card Refer to the owner’s manual (PDF format) for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory; Approx. 65 MB Image sensor: 1/2.33z 1MOS image sensor Total; Approx. 14400 K Effective pixels;...
  • Page 32 Monitor: 3.0z wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots) Microphone: Stereo Minimum required illumination: Approx. 4 lx (1/15 with Low Light mode in the Scene Mode) Approx. 12 lx (Scene mode off 1/30) USB/AV connector video output level: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h HDMI mini connector video output level: HDMI™...
  • Page 33 Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 15 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: DC output: DC 5.0 V, 1.0 A Dimensions: 48.9 mm (W)k32.8 mm (H)k75.2 mm (D) [1.93 q (W)k1.29 q (H)k2.96 q (D)] Mass (Weight): Approx.

  • Page 34: Optional Accessories

    Others Optional accessories Accessory No. Figure Description VW-VBX070 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM30 * Please refer to page 15, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.

  • Page 35: Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)

    CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. VQT4U69...

  • Page 36: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached.
  • Page 37 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST 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 38: Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

    One (1) year 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 39: Useful Information (Only For Latin American Countries)

    Service Center; buy spare parts and accessories by our web site to Latin American: http://www.lar.panasonic.com Also you may contact us directly by our Contact Center: Panama 800-PANA (800-7262) Colombia 01-8000-94PANA (01-8000-947262) Ecuador 1800-PANASONIC (1800-726276) Costa Rica 800-PANA737 (800-7262737) El Salvador 800-PANA (800-7262) Guatemala 1-801-811-PANA (1-801-811-7262) Chile...
  • Page 40 Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 VQT4U69 © Panasonic Corporation 2012 1AG6P1P6601--(S) Printed in Indonesia F1212AS0...

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