Panasonic Viera Link HX-WA10 Technical specifications

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Basic Operating Instructions
Dual Camera
Model No.HX-WA10
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.
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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
ACCESSORIES (AC
ADAPTOR, USB CABLE,
BATTERY PACK, SD
MEMORY CARD AND ETC.)
TO RAIN, MOISTURE,
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
AND THAT NO OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL
BE PLACED ON THEM.
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 handling the camera
iOpening and closing the battery cover or terminal cover in a sandy or
dusty environment may cause water to get inside the camera and
result in malfunction, so be especially careful in these environments.
iDo not touch the lens or terminals with dirty hands.
iDo not open or close the battery cover or terminal cover near or in
water, or with wet hands.
iIf there is moisture inside the battery cover or terminal cover, wipe it
completely dry, and use the supplied brush to remove any foreign
matter.
iIf there is water on the surface of the camera, use a soft dry cloth to wipe it
completely dry before opening the camera.
iAvoid dropping or hitting the camera, or subjecting it to strong
vibrations or shocks. Do not apply strong pressure to it.
hThe camera may malfunction or lose the ability to record images,
or the LCD monitor and/or exterior case may be damaged.
hThe waterproof capability may deteriorate.
iDo not sit with the camera in a pants pocket, or force it into a full briefcase
or bag.
iBe careful of accessories etc. dangling from the strap, which may press
against the LCD monitor and break it.
kCondensation (when the lens is cloudy)
iChanges in temperature or humidity may cause water to form on the
camera surfaces (condensation). Recorded images may appear
washed out. Some possible causes to be aware of are the following.
hUsing the camera in the water immediately after moving from a very
warm waterside setting, for example.
hMoving from cold surroundings, such as a ski slope, to warm
surroundings.
hOpening the battery cover or terminal cover in a humid environment.
iIf condensation has formed, try the following countermeasures.
hTurn off the camera and leave it with the battery door open it in a
location with a stable ambient temperature for about 2 hours. The
cloudiness will dissipate naturally when the camera adjusts to the
ambient temperature.
hIf cloudiness persists, open the battery cover and terminal cover in a
location away from heat and humidity, and leave the camera for
about 2 hours. (Do not open and close the covers near the
waterside.)

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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).
kBe aware of copyrights
Under copyright law, your video and audio recordings cannot be used without
permission of the owner except for your personal use.
Note that photography may be restricted even if the purpose is for your
personal use only.
kPlease also read the “CAUTIONS FOR USE” (see page 180 in the
Operating Instructions (PDF format)).
kHandling of built-in memory
This unit is equipped with a 80 MB (approx.) built-in memory. When using this
component, pay attention to the following points.
iThe status indicator (page 24) 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 181 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 135 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.
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
IMPORTANT: ABOUT THE WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE OF
THE CAMERA ....................................................................................9
MAINTENANCE AND WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE ...................10
After using in water ........................................................................18
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ....................................19
ABOUT THE CARD ..............................................................................20
Media cards that can be used with this camera
(as of February 2011) ...............................................................20
SETUP
PARTS NAMES ....................................................................................22
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ......................................................25
INSTALLING THE CARD .....................................................................30
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ..............................................32
Turning on the camera ..................................................................32
Turning off the camera ..................................................................33
DATE AND TIME SETTING .................................................................34
Date and time backup ...................................................................36
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND
PLAYBACK MODE ...........................................................................37
INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE ................................................................38
BASIC OPERATION
SHOOTING
VIDEO RECORDING ............................................................................40
TAKING PHOTOS ................................................................................41
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .....................................................42
PLAYBACK
PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ............................................43
How to save one frame from a video as a photo ...........................45
Deleting images .............................................................................46

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OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A TV ...................................................................... 47
Connecting to a video input terminal ............................................ 48
Connecting to the HDMI terminal .................................................. 48
PLAYING BACK ON A TV ................................................................... 49
IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................ 50
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 51
ABOUT COPYRIGHT .......................................................................... 56
READING THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (PDF FORMAT) ........ 57

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IMPORTANT: ABOUT THE
WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE OF
THE CAMERA
iThis camera is qualified JIS protection grade 8 (JIS IPX8) for waterproof
performance. It is waterproof up to a depth of 3 meters for at least 60
minutes.*
iThe supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding handstrap).
* This means that the camera can be used underwater for a specified time in
a specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by
Panasonic. It does not guarantee against destruction or malfunction, or
guarantee waterproofing, in all conditions.
Observe the following precautions and avoid using under water pressure
exceeding the guaranteed performance, or in an environment with excessive
dust or sand.
The waterproof capability is not guaranteed if the camera is subjected to an
impact as a result of being hit or dropped, etc.
If an impact to the camera occurs, consult with the store where it was
purchased or a service centre, and have it inspected (subject to a fee) to
verify that the waterproof capability has not been compromised.
Any damage due to water leakage that was caused by customer misuse or
mishandling is not covered by the warranty.
kHandling of the camera
iDo not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where the
temperature is very low (ski resort etc.) or very high (above 35 °C),
especially in strong sunlight, in a car sitting outside, close to a heater, on
the beach, etc. (The waterproof capability may be degraded.)
iThe inside of the camera is not waterproof. Do not open or close the
battery cover or terminal cover when you are close to the sea, a lake or a
river, or with wet hands.
iThe waterproof function of the camera applies only to sea water and fresh
water.
iOperation may not be possible, or the audio volume may be low, if snow or
water freezes on the zoom switch, speaker or microphone in cold
environments such as at a ski resort.

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MAINTENANCE AND
WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE
kBefore using the camera in water, please check the following
jCheck that there is no foreign matter adhering to the inside of any of
the covers.
hIf lint, hair, sand or the like is present, water may leak into the camera
in seconds and damage it.
hIf any liquid is adhering to the camera, wipe it off with a soft dry cloth.
Liquid on the camera may leak inside and damage the camera.
hIf there is any foreign matter adhering to the
camera, use the supplied brush to remove it.
hTake particular care to remove all traces of
foreign matter from the sides and corners of
the rubber seals, where minute particles of
sand or dust may adhere.
hUse the brush end with the short (hard) bristles to remove larger
foreign matter or damp sand from the camera.
kCare of the brush
iBefore using the brush, check that there is no foreign matter adhering to it.
iAfter using the brush, shake off any foreign matter and keep it where it will
stay clean.
Do not open or close any of the covers in sandy or dusty environments,
near the waterside, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering to the
camera can result in water getting inside.
Brush (supplied)
Terminal cover
Battery cover
Battery cover
Terminal cover