Panasonic Viera Link HX-WA10 User manual

1AG6P1P6313--(S)
Owner’s Manual
Dual Camera
Model No.HX-WA10
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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
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Things You Should
Know
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
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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!
DO 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.

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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:
iReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
iIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
iConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
iConsult 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-WA10
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One
Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 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.
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kConcerning the battery
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100V and 240V.
But
iIn the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a
120V AC power supply only.
iWhen connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada,
use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
iUse the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
iDo not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified
unit.
iDo not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
iDo not touch the plug terminals (+ and -) with metal objects.
iDo 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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C
(140 °F) or incinerate.

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kProduct Identification Marking
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
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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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
iTO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ...
Your camera and power supply
should not be exposed to rain or
moisture. Do not connect the
power supply or operate your
camera if it gets wet. Your
camera has been designed for
outdoor use, however it is not
designed to sustain direct
exposure to water, rain, sleet,
snow, sand, dust, or a direct
splashing from a pool or even a
cup of coffee. This action could
permanently damage the internal
parts of your camera. Do not
attempt to disassemble this unit.
There are no user serviceable
parts inside. Unplug your camera
from the power supply before
cleaning.
iAS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT,
SD CARDS CAN BE
SWALLOWED BY YOUNG
CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE
SD CARD.
iDO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA
AT THE SUN OR OTHER
BRIGHT OBJECTS
iDO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA
WITH THE EVF AIMED
DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS
THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE
EVF
iDO NOT EXPOSE YOUR
CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH
TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in
direct sunlight, inside a closed
car, next to a heater, etc... This
action could permanently
damage the internal parts of your
camera.
iAVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is
suddenly moved from a cold
place to a warm place, moisture
may form on the SD card and
inside the unit.
iDO NOT LEAVE YOUR
CAMERA OR THE POWER
SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN
NOT IN USE.
iSTORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA
... Store and handle your camera
in a manner that will not subject it
to unnecessary movement (avoid
shaking and striking). Your
camera contains a sensitive pick-
up device which could be
damaged by improper handling
or storage.
CARE
iTO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ...
Do not use strong or abrasive
detergents when cleaning your
camera body.
iTO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do
not touch the surface of the lens
with your hand. Use a
commercial camera lens solution
and lens paper when cleaning
the lens. Improper cleaning can
scratch the lens coating.
WARNING
CAUTION

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iTO PROTECT THE FINISH OF
YOUR CAMERA ... Before
handling your camera,make sure
your hands and face are free
from any chemical products, such
as sunblock, as it may damage
the finish.
-If you see this symbol-
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
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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” (page 186).
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 32) 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 187.
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. (page 141)

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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 owner’s manual
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).