Panasonic HX-DC3 Installation and service instructions

Basic Owner’s Manual
Dual Camera
Model No. HX-DC3
Please read these instructions carefully before using thisproduct,
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.
until
2013/1/21
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
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Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing
Panasonic!
You have purchased one of
the most sophisticated and
reliable products on the
market today. Used properly,
we’re sure it will bring you
and your family years of
enjoyment. Please take time
to fill in the information on the
right.
The serial number is on the tag located on the battery holder of your
camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera
information source.
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
≥Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
≥Use only the recommended accessories.
≥Do not remove covers.
≥Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in
another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
≥Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
≥Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on
this unit.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: HX-DC3
Responsible Party: 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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
HX-DC3
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.
∫Concerning the battery
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
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.
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified
unit.
≥Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
≥Do not touch the plug terminals (iand j) with metal objects.
≥Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes,
wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the
eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
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∫Product Identification Marking
-If you see this symbol-
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 Location
Dual Camera Battery holder
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.
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.
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
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∫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 pictures may be distorted, by
strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may
adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
≥If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and
stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or
disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded
pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.
About connecting to a PC
≥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).
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∫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 guarantee any content ifrecording or editing
does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where
any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-built-in
memory related component).
∫About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD
monitor is fogged up)
Condensation occurs when there is a change in temperature or humidity,
such as when the unit is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm
room. Please be careful, as it may cause the lens or LCD monitor to
become soiled, moldy, or damaged.
When taking the unit to a place which has a different temperature, if the
unit is accustomed to the room temperature of the destination for about
one hour, condensation can be prevented. (When the difference in
temperature is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the like, remove
air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
When condensation has occurred, remove the battery and/or the AC
adaptor and leave the unit like that for about one hour. When the unit
becomes accustomed to the surrounding temperature, fogginess will
disappear naturally.
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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 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 card”.
≥Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture
playback are indicated by in this owner’s manual.
≥Functions that can be used for still picture recording/still picture
playback are indicated by in this owner’s manual.
≥Functions that can be used for audio recording/audio playback are
indicated by in this owner’s manual.
≥Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l00
≥“File” is used to mean “scene”, “still picture” and “audio file”.
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Accessories............................ 10
Preparation
Power supply.......................... 11
Inserting/removing the
battery............................... 11
Charging the battery ......... 13
Charging and recording
time ................................... 15
Recording to a card............... 16
Cards that you can use
with this unit ...................... 16
Inserting/removing an SD
card................................... 16
Turning the unit on/off........... 18
Setting date and time............. 18
Basic
Recording motion pictures... 20
Recording still pictures......... 21
Recording audio..................... 22
Intelligent Auto Mode ............ 22
Motion picture/Still picture/
Audio playback ...................... 23
Watching Video/Pictures
on your TV ........................ 24
Using the menu screen ......... 25
Language selection ........... 27
Formatting ......................... 27
Using the zoom....................... 27
Double range zoom........... 28
Others
About copyright...................... 29
Specifications......................... 30
Optional accessories............. 34
Accessory Order Form
(For USA and Puerto Rico
Customers)........................ 35
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND
PUERTO RICO) ....................... 36
Warranty (For Canadian
Customers) ............................. 38
Useful Information
(Only For Latin American
Countries) ............................... 39
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.
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*1 Keep the lens cap out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
*2 To prevent the unit from dropping, be sure to attach the handstrap.
Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2012. These may be subject to
change.
Battery pack
VW-VBX070 Handstrap*2
VFC4627
AC adaptor
VSK0750 CD-ROM Software
AV cable
VFA0543 CD-ROM Owner’s Manual
VFF1165
USB cable
VFA0554
Lens cap*1
VFC4701
Lens cap strap
VFC4702
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