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.
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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