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Owner’s Manual
Dual Camera
Model No. HX-WA30
HX-WA3
HX-WA03
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Read this first ∫ 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 of recording or edited content, and does not
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∫ 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 30 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 card”. ≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture record
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Contents Read this first..................................................................................... 2 Preparation (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of this unit........................................................................................... 8 Check before using underwater .................................................. 12 Using this unit underwater........................................................... 14 Caring for this unit after
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Basic Before recording.............................................................................. 42 Recording motion pictures ............................................................. 44 Recording still pictures................................................................... 47 About recording still pictures during motion picture recording and audio recording .................................................................... 50 Recording audio.......................................
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Manual recording........................................................................... 115 White Balance........................................................................... 115 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment [HX-WA30] .................... 117 Setting the focus and recording ................................................ 120 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations ..................................................................... 121 Playback using operation icon ..........
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Wi-Fi ® Wi-Fi function [HX-WA30] ........................................................... 160 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function and the preparations [HX-WA30]................................................................ 162 Connecting to Wi-Fi [HX-WA30].................................................... 165 Connecting to a wireless access point...................................... 166 Connecting to the smartphone.................................................. 176 Recording/play
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Preparation (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of this unit HX-WA30 Waterproof/Dustproof Performance This unit’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IP68” rating. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this unit can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 10 m (33 feet) for *1 a time not exceeding 60 minutes. Anti-shock Performance This unit has cleared a test conducted by Panasonic,
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12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices.) Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4.0 feet) to 150 cm (5.0 feet) dropping onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed. (Disregarding appearance change such as
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≥ Cards are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet card into this unit. ≥ Do not leave this unit for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low (at ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or very high [above 35 oC (95 oF)], inside a car under strong sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded. ≥ Wipe off any sand grains or dust on the speaker ( l 21) or microphones ( l 21). Do not use a needle or oth
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∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation) It is not a malfunction or failure of this unit. It may be caused by the environment in which this unit is used. ≥ Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and unit malfunction. What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged ≥ Turn off the unit and open the rear door in a place with constant ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, sand and dust. The fog will disappear naturally in about 2 hours
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Check before using underwater Do not open or close the rear door in places with sand and dust, close to water, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks. 1 Open the rear door. SD CARD/ BATTERY 1 Unlock the LOCK lever. 2 Slide the open/close lever. 3 Open the rear door. 2 Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the rear door. ≥ If there are any foreign objects, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the surrounding area, water will leak within a few
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3 If foreign objects are present, wipe them off with a lint-free cloth. ≥ Be extremely careful to remove any sand etc. that may adhere to the sides and corners of the rubber seal. ≥ Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid. It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use this unit with liquid adhered. 4 Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the rear door. ≥ The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To avoid
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Using this unit underwater ≥ HX-WA30 Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 10 m (33 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC (32 oF and 95 oF). Do not use this unit at a depth of over 10 m (33 feet). / HX-WA3 HX-WA03 Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 5 m (16 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC. (32 oF and 95 oF) Do not use this unit at a depth of over 5 m (16 feet). ≥ Do not use it in hot water over 35 oC (95 oF) (in a bath or hot spri
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1 Rinse with water with the rear door closed. ≥ After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less. SD CARD/ BATTERY ≥ Do not directly rinse this unit with tap water. 2 Hold this unit as shown in the illustration, and shake it gently several times to drain the water. ≥ Fasten the strap firmly to prevent this unit from dropping. - 15 - LOCK
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3 Wipe off water drops on this unit with a dry soft cloth and dry this unit in a shaded area which is well ventilated. ≥ Dry this unit by standing it on a dry cloth. ≥ If water collects on the microphones or speaker of this unit, it may cause lower sound or distorted sound. Dry for approximately 1 hour. ≥ Do not dry this unit with hot air from dryer or similar. It will deteriorate the waterproof performance or cause failure due to deformation. ≥ Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner,
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∫ Wiping moisture from the unit If there is moisture inside the rear door, wipe every crevice completely clear of moisture. (This moisture is not due to exposure to water) A Moisture here ∫ About the water draining design This unit is designed so that water that entered the gaps around the zoom button etc. drains out. For this reason, bubbles may appear when the unit is immersed in water, but this is not a malfunction. Draining water from the unit Drainage holes are found on the bottom of t
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Preparation When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures ≥ It may cause injury to the skin if you directly touch the metal parts of the unit in places where temperature is very low [environments under 0 oC (32 oF), such as ski resorts or places at high altitude] for a long period of time. Use gloves or similar when using it for long periods. ≥ The performance of the battery (recording time/operating time) may decrease temporarily when using in a temperature between j10 oC and 0 oC (
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Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 12 6 7 8 3 4 5 1 LCD monitor ( l 43) ≥ It can open up to 90o A, rotate up to 180o B towards the lens or 105o C towards the opposite direction. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 2 Power button [ ] ( l 35) 3 REC/ button [REC/ ] ( l 38) 4 Intelligent auto button [ ] ( l 53) 5 HX-WA30 Wi-F
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16 9 12 17 13 10 18 14 11 19 15 9 HX-WA30 Slow Motion Mode button [ ] ( l 80) HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Zoom range button [ ] ( l 75) 10 Photoshot button [ ] ( l 47) 11 SET button [SET] ( l 56, 60, 111, 121) ≥ Use the SET button to select the recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen. ≥ In this owner’s manual, the operation of the SET button is denoted as shown below. Example: or Select using the SET button 12 In Recording Mode: Zoom button [W/T] ( l 73) In Playback M
