Panasonic Viera HX-DC10 Technical specifications

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Basic Operating Instructions
Dual Camera
Model No.HX-DC10
HX-DC1
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are contained
in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM.
Install it on your PC to read it.
GC GA GN VQT3P31

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Information for Your Safety
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.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE,
iDO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON
THE APPARATUS.
iUSE ONLY THE
RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES.
iDO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER (OR BACK); THERE
ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
iDO NOT INSTALL OR
PLACE THIS UNIT IN A
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS
WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE
THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO
NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.
iDO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
UNIT’S VENTILATION
OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR
ITEMS.
iDO NOT PLACE SOURCES
OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH
AS LIGHTED CANDLES,
ON THE UNIT.
iDISPOSE OF BATTERIES
IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY MANNER.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL
BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE
EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

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kConcerning the battery
kProduct identification marking
-If you see this symbol-
kCautions for use
For Australia and New Zealand
In the event of abnormal operation
(e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an
unusual smell), immediately stop
operating the unit and consult the
Panasonic Customer Care Centre
on 132600.
Keep this unit as far away as
possible from electromagnetic
equipment (such as microwave
ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
iIf 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.
iDo not use this unit near cell
phones because doing so may
result in noise adversely affecting
the pictures and/or sound.
iRecorded data may be damaged,
or pictures may be distorted, by
strong magnetic fields created by
speakers or large motors.
iElectromagnetic wave radiation
generated by microprocessors
may adversely affect this unit,
disturbing the pictures and/or
sound.
iIf 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.
iIf you record near radio
transmitters or high-voltage lines,
the recorded pictures and/or
sound may be adversely affected.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and
burns. Do not disassemble, heat
above 60 oCor incinerate.
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.
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.

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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ
kAbout the models covered by this instruction manual
iThis manual pertains to models HX-DC10 and HX-DC1.
iWhere passages refer to a specific model(s), the model number is
indicated.
kBe 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.
kIndemnity 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/HDD
related component).
kHandling of built-in memory
This unit is equipped with a built-in memory (HX-DC10: Approx. 80 MB, HX-
DC1: Approx. 80 MB). When using this component, pay attention to the
following points.
iThe status indicator (page 12) illuminates while the SD card or built-in
memory is being accessed (reading, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Do
not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may
damage the built-in memory or cause a malfunction in the unit.
hTurn the unit off (remove the battery)
hEject the SD card from the camera.
hInsert or remove the USB cable
hExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
iFor disposing of or transferring this unit, please see page 112 in the
Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Back up data periodically.
The built-in memory is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data
due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures,
back up the data to a computer or DVD disc. (see page 123 in the
Operating Instructions (PDF format))

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kConcerning this unit’s recording method and compatibility
<Video compatibility>
iThis camera is an MP4 standard (MPEG-4AVC/H.264 format) digital movie
camera that records high-definition HDTV video.
The AVCHD and MPEG2 video formats are different and are therefore not
compatible.
iThis camera may degrade or be unable to play back videos recorded or
created with other products, and other products may degrade or not be
able to play back videos recorded with this camera, even if the products
support the MP4 format.
<Photo compatibility>
iThis unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for
Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association) and with Exif
(Exchangeable Image File Format). Files which do not comply with the
DCF standard cannot be played back.
iThe file format of images supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG
format files will be played back.)
iThis unit may degrade or not play back images recorded or created on
other products, and other products may degrade or not play back images
recorded on this unit.
kAbout the battery pack
iNever place the battery pack within the reach of infants. In the event that
the battery pack is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
kAbout the photos and illustrations in this manual
iThe product images, illustrations, menu displays etc. in this manual may
differ slightly from the actual product.
iUnless noted otherwise, the screen and camera illustrations are those of
Model HX-DC10.
kFor the purposes of these operating instructions
iSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are
referred to as the “SD card”.
iPages for reference are indicated by parentheses, for example: (page 00).

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CONTENTS
Information for Your Safety .................................................................... 2
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 8
ABOUT THE CARD ............................................................................... 9
Media cards that can be used with this camera
(as of February 2011) ................................................................. 9
SETUP
PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 11
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................... 14
INSTALLING THE CARD ..................................................................... 19
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 21
Turning on the camera .................................................................. 21
Turning off the camera .................................................................. 22
DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 23
Date and time backup ................................................................... 25
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK
MODE .............................................................................................. 26
INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE (HX-DC10) ............................................ 27
BASIC OPERATION
SHOOTING
VIDEO RECORDING ........................................................................... 29
TAKING PHOTOS ............................................................................... 30
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .................................................... 31
PLAYBACK
PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ........................................... 32
How to save one frame from a video as a photo .......................... 34
DELETING IMAGES ..................................................................... 35
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A TV ...................................................................... 36
Connecting to a video input terminal ............................................ 37
Connecting to the HDMI terminal .................................................. 37
PLAYING BACK ON A TV ................................................................... 38

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IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................................................39
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................40
ABOUT COPYRIGHT ...........................................................................46
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ................................47

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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
VW-VBX070
AC adaptor
1(GC) VSK0752
Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region of China and Saudi Arabia
2(GA) VSK0751
Areas Other than Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region of China, Saudi
Arabia
3(GN) VSK0753
Australia and New Zealand
USB cable
VFA0544
AV cable
VFA0543
CD-ROM
Software
Lens cap
VFC4701
Lens cap strap
VFC4702
CD-ROM
Operating Instructions
VFF0812
Handstrap
* To prevent the camera from dropping, be
sure to attach the handstrap (see page 46 in
the Operating Instructions (PDF format)).
VFC4627
iPlease dispose of packing materials properly.
iKeep the battery pack and the lens cap out of reach of children to
prevent swallowing.
123

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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.
* The SD Speed class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
See the card label to confirm the rating.
(Example)
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.
Card type Capacity Video recording Photo
shooting
SD Memory
Card
8 MB/16 MB/
32 MB/64 MB/
128 MB/256 MB
Operation is not
guaranteed.
Operation
is not
guaranteed.
512 MB/
1 GB/ 2 GB
Can be used. Can be used.
SDHC Memory
Card
4 GB/6 GB/
8 GB/12 GB/
16 GB/
24 GB/32 GB
SDXC Memory
Card
48 GB/64 GB
Please confirm which of our SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/
SDXC Memory Cards can be used with this product by visiting the
support web site at the address below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This website is in English only.)

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i4 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.
iCards with capacity larger than 64 GB cannot be used.
iWhen the write-protect switch on the SD card is locked, no recording,
deletion or editing will be possible on the card.
iKeep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Write-protect switch

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SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
PARTS NAMES
Front
Lens
Monitor unit
Internal stereo
microphone
Status indicator
Speaker
Flash
iThe 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 may
damage the camera.

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kAbout the status indicator (See page 167 in the Operating
Instructions (PDF format) regarding the charging status.)
iThe status indicator lights or flashes to
show the camera’s operating status.
Status indicator status Camera
status
Colour Lit/flashing
Red
Lit Accessing
built-in
memory or
SD card
Flashing
(Faster)
Battery
charge
error
Flashing
(Fast)
Self-timer
is operating
Flashing
(Slow)
Battery is
charging
Flashing
(Slower)
Green
Lit USB
connection
Flashing During
sleep mode
Orange
Lit AV cable/
HDMI mini
cable
connection
Status indicator

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Rear
Photo shooting button
Power button
[@] button
[O] button
SET button
LCD monitor
HX-DC1
REC/ button
terminal cover
Battery cover
Zoom switch*
Video recording button
MENU button
button
Photo shooting button
[@] button
[O] button
SET button
REC/ button
Video recording button
MENU button
ZOOM RANGE
button
HX-DC10
Zoom switch*
HDMI terminal
USB/AV terminal
kOperation pad
* During recording: zoom photography [W/T]
During playback: volume adjustment, image magnification,
playback display switching
Hand strap eyelet
(see page 46 in
the Operating
Instructions
(PDF format))

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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
At the time of purchase, the battery pack is not charged. Please charge it fully
before using it.
Guide to charging time and recording capacity
kCharging/recording time
iTemperature: 25 °C/humidity: 60 %RH
iIt is recommended that the battery be recharged in a place where the
ambient temperature (and the battery temperature as well) is between
10 °C and 30 °C. (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
The indicated charging time is for when the AC adaptor is used for
charging.
<HX-DC10>
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 equipped with protective
devices to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There
is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion.
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that
safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery
pack be used.
Battery model
number [voltage/
capacity (minimum)]
Charging
time
Recording
mode
Maximum
continuous
recordable time
Actual
recordable
time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBX070
(optional)
[3.7 V/700 mAh]
Approx.
2 h
Approx. 1 h Approx.
30 min
Approx.
1 h 10 min
Approx.
35 min
Approx.
1 h 15 min
Approx.
1 h 10 min
<Approx.
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SETUP
<HX-DC1>
iThese times are approximations.
iThe indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged
completely. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the
usage conditions such as high/low temperature.
iThe actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly
starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever
etc.
iThe batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
iSee page 115 in the Operating Instructions (PDF format) concerning the
remaining battery pack charge.
iAlways use genuine Panasonic batteries (VW-VBX070).
iIf you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
iDo not heat or expose to flame.
iDo not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Battery model
number [voltage/
capacity (minimum)]
Charging
time
Recording
mode
Maximum
continuous
recordable time
Actual
recordable
time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBX070
(optional)
[3.7 V/700 mAh]
Approx.
2 h
Approx. 50 min Approx.
30 min
Approx. 1 h Approx.
35 min
Approx.
1 h 25 min
Approx.
40 min
Approx.
1 h 5 min
Approx.
35 min
<Approx.
1 h 30 min -

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Approximate operating time and number of
recordable images
<HX-DC10>
<HX-DC1>
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
iCIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association.
iUsing the supplied battery
iUsing a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB)
Number of
recordable images
Approx.
170 images By CIPA standard
Recording time Approx. 85 min
Playback time Approx. 180 min
Number of
recordable images
Approx.
180 images By CIPA standard
Recording time Approx. 90 min
Playback time Approx. 180 min

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SETUP
1 Insert the battery pack.
hIt is possible to insert the battery incorrectly, so please pay particular
attention when inserting that it is correctly oriented.
1Push
out
3Open
Connector
markings
5Close
4Insert by matching the connector markings
<To remove the battery pack...>
i
Be sure the turn off the camera by
pressing the power button until
the status indicator (page 12)
turns off before removing the
battery pack.
i Raise the end of the battery pack
to remove it.
Battery
pack
Battery cover
2
6Close firmly
until you hear
a click.

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2 Use the USB cable (supplied) to connect the camera and the AC
adaptor, and then connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet.
hRecharging takes place only when the camera is turned off or is in the
sleep mode (page 26 in the Operating Instructions (PDF format)).
Recharging does not take place when the camera is in the recording
mode or playback mode.
hThe 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.
hDo not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
hDo not use any other USB cables except the supplied one.
<During charging...>
hThe status indicator flashes red at 0.5-second intervals if the battery
pack is defective or is not installed correctly. Make sure that the
battery pack is correctly installed.
hIf the battery pack still fails to recharge, it is possible that there is a
malfunction in the camera, the battery pack or the AC adaptor. In case
the status indicator is flashing fast or slow, please see page 167 in the
Operating Instructions (PDF format).
hWhen charging is completed, the status indicator turns off.
hThe charging time is approx. 120 minutes.
hUse only the supplied USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if
a different USB cable is used.
hThe AC adaptor is for this camera only. Do not use it with other
devices.
To AC adaptor
AC adaptor
2
1Open
3To p ow e r
outlet
Status indicator

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SETUP
INSTALLING THE CARD
Before using a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device,
be sure to format it with this camera (see pages 101 and 112 in the Operating
Instructions (PDF format)). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may
become unusable.
<When removing the card...>
hTo remove the card, press it in, and then release. The card will
protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.
Card’s label side
2Insert the card
1Open
3Close
iPush straight in
until you hear a
click.
4Close firmly
until you hear
a click.
1Push the middle part of the card.
2Pull the card
out straight.

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HINT
Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card
iDoing so may damage the card or the stored files.
If the status indicator is lit red...
iNever remove the card when the status indicator is flashing red, as doing
so may result in loss of files stored in the card.