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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 1 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分
Basic Owner’s Manual
Dual Camera
Model No. HX-DC3
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
This document explains basic operations
of the unit. For more detailed explanation,
please refer to “Owner’s Manual (PDF
format)” which is recorded in the
enclosed CD-ROM.
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 2 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 Dear Customer, Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Purchased From You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and Dealer Address reliable products on the Dealer Phone No. market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you Model No. and your family years of Serial No. enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the battery hol
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 3 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. 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 instr
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 4 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 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. But ≥ 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. ∫ Conce
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 5 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 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. ∫ Product Identification Marking Product Location Dual Camera Battery holder U.S.A
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 6 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 ∫ Cautions for use Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound. ≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 7 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 ∫ About recording formats and compatibility of the unit ≥ The unit is an MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC file standard) Dual Camera for recording high-definition motion pictures. ≥ AVCHD and MPEG2 motion pictures are different formats, and are not therefore supported by the unit. ∫ 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 o
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 8 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 ∫ 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. ≥ Refer to page 16 for more details on SD cards. ∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 9 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 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. ≥ Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF file. Please download it from the homepage of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Accessories............................ 10 Language selection ........... 27 Formatt
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 10 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2012. These may be subject to change. *2 Battery pack Handstrap VW-VBX070 VFC4627 AC adaptor CD-ROM VSK0750 Software AV cable CD-ROM VFA0543 Owner’s Manual VFF1165 USB cable VFA0554 *1 Lens cap VFC4701 Lens cap strap VFC4702 *1 Keep the lens cap out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. *2 To prevent the unit from dropping, be sure to a
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 11 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBX070. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possib
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 12 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 2 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. 3 Close the battery/card cover. ≥ Securely close it until it clicks. Removing the battery Press and hold down the power button to turn off the unit, then pull up and remove the
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 13 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 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. Important: ≥ The AC adaptor and USB cable are for use with this unit only. Do not use them with other equipment. Sim
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 14 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 1 Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor. ≥ Check that the plug portion of the AC adaptor is not misaligned. 2 Connect the AC adaptor into the AC outlet. 3 Connect the USB cable to the unit. ≥ Connecting the USB cable in the wrong direction may cause damage to the USB/AV terminal of the unit. If the terminal has become damaged, it may not operate correctly, including failure to recognize the cable even if it has been connected. ≥
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 15 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 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 30 min VW-VBX070 2h 1h5min 35min (optional) 1h25min 45min [3.7 V/700 mAh] 1h5min 40min 1h30min s ≥ These times are ap
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 16 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record motion pictures, still pictures or audio to an SD card or built-in memory. To record to an SD card, read the following. Cards that you can use with this unit Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating for motion picture recording. Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for moti
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 17 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 2 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. 3 Close the battery/card cover. ≥ Securely close it until it clicks. VQT4U69 17
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 18 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 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. ≥ Pressing the power button for a short time sends the unit into Standby Mode. Preparation Setting date and time If the screen to set the date and time appears when you turn on the unit, skip to step 2 and follow the steps
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 19 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 3 (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. 4 Press the SET button. 5 Select [SAVE DATE AND TIME] using the SET button and then press the SET button. ≥ To return
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HX-DC3PP&PU-VQT4U69_mst.book 20 ページ ２０１２年１２月１０日 月曜日 午前１０時７分 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. 1 Open the LCD monitor. 2 Press the REC/ button to change to recording mode. 3 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. 000:00:00 000:00:00 000:00:00 A When you begin recording, ¥ app
