Panasonic HX-WA30 Technical specifications

Basic Operating Instructions
Dual Camera
Model No. HX-WA30
HX-WA3
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 “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” which
is recorded in the enclosed CD-ROM.
until
2013/2/25
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this
Panasonic Dual Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions
carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the
actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Dual Camera
may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in
these Operating Instructions.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit.
≥Do not expose accessories (battery pack, AC adaptor, SD memory
card and etc.) to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
≥Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
accessories.
≥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.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
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∫Concerning the battery
∫EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility
This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.
∫Product identification marking
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above
60 oC 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 Inner side of LCD monitor
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE
products from our DoC server:
http://www.doc.panasonic.de
Contact to Authorized Representative:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre,
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
This product is intended for general consumer. (Category 3)
This product on purpose to connect to access point of 2.4 GHz WLAN.
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∫Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of
Old Equipment and used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical
and electronic products and batteries should not be
mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old
products and used batteries, please take them to
applicable collection points, in accordance with your
national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC
and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly,
you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential
negative effects on human health and the environment which could
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products
and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste
disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic
equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for
further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol
examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the
requirement set by the Directive for the chemical
involved.
Cd
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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 micro cable (RP-CHEU15:
optional).
∫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.
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∫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. 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).
∫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 28 for more details on SD cards.
∫For the purposes of these operating instructions
≥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 these operating instructions.
≥Functions that can be used for still picture recording/still picture
playback are indicated by in these operating instructions.
≥Functions that can be used for audio recording/audio playback are
indicated by in these operating instructions.
≥Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l00
≥“File” is used to mean “scene”, “still picture” and “audio file”.
These operating instructions are designed for use with models
and . Pictures may be slightly different from the
original.
≥The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model
, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.
≥Depending on the model, some functions are not available.
≥Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥Not all models may be available depending on the region of purchase.
HX-WA30
HX-WA3
HX-WA30
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Information for Your Safety............................................................... 2
Preparation
(Important)
About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance
of this unit........................................................................................... 9
Check before using underwater .................................................. 12
Using this unit underwater........................................................... 14
Caring for this unit after using it underwater ............................... 14
When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures .................. 18
Accessories...................................................................................... 20
Optional accessories................................................................... 20
Power supply.................................................................................... 21
Inserting/removing the battery..................................................... 21
Charging the battery ................................................................... 24
Charging and recording time....................................................... 26
Recording to a card ......................................................................... 28
Cards that you can use with this unit .......................................... 28
Inserting/removing an SD card.................................................... 29
Turning the unit on/off..................................................................... 31
Setting date and time....................................................................... 32
Contents
∫How to open the Operating Instructions
(PDF format)
When you insert the CD-ROM and open the [INDEX.pdf] in the CD-
ROM, the Operating Instructions list will be displayed. Click the
document name of the Operating Instructions 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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Basic
Recording motion pictures ............................................................. 34
Recording still pictures ................................................................... 35
Recording audio............................................................................... 36
Intelligent Auto Mode ...................................................................... 36
Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback .................................. 37
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV........................................... 38
Using the menu screen ................................................................... 39
Language selection..................................................................... 41
Formatting................................................................................... 41
Using the zoom ................................................................................ 42
Double range zoom [HX-WA3].................................................... 43
Recording in Slow Motion Mode [HX-WA30] ................................. 44
Recording with a filter effect........................................................... 46
Recording underwater..................................................................... 47
Wi-Fi [HX-WA30]
What you can do with the Wi-Fi®function .................................... 48
If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established ............................ 49
Others
About copyright ............................................................................... 52
Specifications................................................................................... 54
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This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or
waterproofing in all conditions.
*1 This means that this unit can be used underwater for specified time
in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method
established by Panasonic.
*2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of
the U.S. Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests
from a height of 122 cm, at 26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges,
Preparation
(Important)
About the Waterproof/Dustproof
and Anti-shock Performance of
this unit
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 for a time
not exceeding 60 minutes. *1
Anti-shock Performance
This unit has cleared a test conducted by Panasonic, which
complies with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock (a drop test
performed from a height of 1.5 m onto 3 cm thick plywood
when the LCD monitor was closed with the screen facing
inwards). *2
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 5 m for a time not
exceeding 60 minutes. *1
HX-WA30
HX-WA3
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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 to 150 cm dropping onto 3 cm thick plyboard. This drop test
was passed.
(Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion
of the part where drop impact is applied.)
∫Handling this unit
≥
The waterproof performance may be degraded due to the strong water
pressure when this unit is used deeper than 10 m underwater.
The waterproof performance may be degraded due to the strong water
pressure when this unit is used deeper than 5 m underwater.
≥When this unit is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath
additive, sun oil, sun screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
≥Waterproof function of this unit is for sea water and fresh water only.
≥Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not
be covered by the warranty.
≥The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause
malfunction.
≥Supplied accessories such as battery pack etc. are not waterproof.
(excluding handstrap)
≥Supplied accessories such as battery, etc., are not dustproof or
anti-shock performance.
≥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
Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an
impact as a result of being hit or dropped etc. If an impact to this
unit occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a
Panasonic’s Service Centre to verify that the waterproofing is
still effective.
HX-WA30HX-WA30
HX-WA3
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