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Owner’s Manual
Dual Camera
Model No.HX-DC10
HX-DC1
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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. Please take time Model No. to fill in the information on the right. Serial No. The serial number is on the tag located on the battery holder of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual
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FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
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AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100V and 240V. But 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. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. k Concerning the battery Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) i Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. i Do
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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. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. VQT3M88 5
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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 camera. moisture. Do not connect the i AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN power supply or operate your TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is camera if it gets wet. Your suddenly
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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 valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. VQT3M88 7
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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ k About the models covered by this owner’s manual i This manual pertains to models HX-DC10 and HX-DC1. i Where passages refer to a specific model(s), the model number is indicated. k Be sure to take some test pictures beforehand Before those important events, be sure to take some trial pictures to confirm that the images and audio are being properly recorded. k Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirect
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k Concerning this unit’s recording method and compatibility
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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR DIGITAL MOVIE CAMERA Easy shooting/playback (Basic features) Intelligent Auto Mode 16M-S 1080-30p 353 000:15:53 (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. Shoot movies 2M 1080-30p 000:00:09 000:00:09 000:00:09 ... (page 53) Take photos 16M-S ... (page 54) F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 1/30 1/30 1/30 Play back videos and photos ... (page 59) DEC.20 DEC.20.201 DEC.20.2
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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” to see easy-to-understand explanations of the camera’s operation and convenien
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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. * It is not possible to connect the camera to the USB connector and play back or dub from it. * Recording with HD image quality on a Blu-ray disc recorder is not possible. On a computer... (pages 123 to 148) 12 VQT3M88
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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 ......................................................2
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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) ......
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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 READ
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COPYING/DUBBING COPYING/DUBBING .........................................................................154 Dubbing in standard picture quality ............................................ 154 IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................... 156 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................164 Camera .......................................................................................164 Restr
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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 Handstrap * To prevent the camera from dropping, be sure to attach the handstrap (page 52). VFC4627 i Please dispose of packing materials properly. i Keep the battery pack and the lens cap out of r
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ABOUT THE CARD Media cards that can be used with this camera (as of February 2011) Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for video recording. This camera is compatible with SDXC devices (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card compatible devices). If using an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card in different device, please confirm that it is compatible with the respective memory card. Photo Card type Capacity Video recording shooting 8 MB/16 MB/ O
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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. i Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Write-protect switch VQT3M88 19
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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 (0.22”) may damage the camera. 20 VQT3M88
