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Owner's Manual Dual Camera Model No. HX-WA30 HX-WA3 HX-WA03 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. customers only) VQT4X24 Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S.
Owner's Manual Dual Camera Model No. HX-WA30 HX-WA3 HX-WA03 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. customers only) VQT4X24 Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S.
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... first ∫ 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. ...∫ 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 or giving away this...
... first ∫ 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. ...∫ 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 or giving away this...
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... 191 End User License Agreement 194 Operating environment 196 Installation 200 Connecting to a PC 201 Use as a card reader 202 Using the unit as a web camera 205 Starting HD Writer VE 3.0 207 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 207 If using Mac 208 Others LCD Display Indications 210 Messages...
... 191 End User License Agreement 194 Operating environment 196 Installation 200 Connecting to a PC 201 Use as a card reader 202 Using the unit as a web camera 205 Starting HD Writer VE 3.0 207 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 207 If using Mac 208 Others LCD Display Indications 210 Messages...
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∫ Approximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures Number of recordable pictures Recording time Playback time HX-WA30 Approx. 230 pictures By CIPA standard Approx. 115 min Approx. 255 min Number of recordable pictures Recording time Playback time HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Approx. 240 pictures By CIPA standard Approx. 120 min Approx. 255 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard ≥ CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association. ≥ Use of supplied battery ≥ Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB) - 29 -
∫ Approximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures Number of recordable pictures Recording time Playback time HX-WA30 Approx. 230 pictures By CIPA standard Approx. 115 min Approx. 255 min Number of recordable pictures Recording time Playback time HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Approx. 240 pictures By CIPA standard Approx. 120 min Approx. 255 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard ≥ CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association. ≥ Use of supplied battery ≥ Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB) - 29 -
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Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning Example 1: Grip the unit with the forefinger of zoom in the recording. ≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for ...
Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning Example 1: Grip the unit with the forefinger of zoom in the recording. ≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for ...
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... the subject in the center of the recording area. ≥ When the risk of jitter increases due to a slower shutter speed while recording still picture, (camera shake icon) will appear on this occurs, attach the unit to a tripod to prevent jitter while recording or set [FLASH] to ßA (AUTO). (l 102) ≥...
... the subject in the center of the recording area. ≥ When the risk of jitter increases due to a slower shutter speed while recording still picture, (camera shake icon) will appear on this occurs, attach the unit to a tripod to prevent jitter while recording or set [FLASH] to ßA (AUTO). (l 102) ≥...
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Files which do not conform to the universal DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard and Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format) stipulated by displaying icon in the thumbnail screen for the 8 files. Still picture compatibility ≥ This ...
Files which do not conform to the universal DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard and Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format) stipulated by displaying icon in the thumbnail screen for the 8 files. Still picture compatibility ≥ This ...
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... the [E.I.S.(PICTURE)] is set to (ON) while the [SCENE MODE] (l 97) is set to (HDR Backlight Comp.). ≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong camera shaking conditions. ≥ When [SCENE MODE] is set to (FIREWORKS), (NIGHT SCENERY), (NIGHT PORTRAIT) or (LOW LIGHT), the Image Stabilizer may be less effective. ≥...
... the [E.I.S.(PICTURE)] is set to (ON) while the [SCENE MODE] (l 97) is set to (HDR Backlight Comp.). ≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong camera shaking conditions. ≥ When [SCENE MODE] is set to (FIREWORKS), (NIGHT SCENERY), (NIGHT PORTRAIT) or (LOW LIGHT), the Image Stabilizer may be less effective. ≥...
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... size Panorama setting Horizontal panorama still picture Vertical panorama still picture (360e PANORAMA) 14400k720 1280k14400 (180e PANORAMA) 7200k720 1280k7200 - 90 - ∫ Recording technique Move the camera toward the direction of recording taking care not to shake. (Correct recording is not possible when the shake is too big) ∫ About size of...
... size Panorama setting Horizontal panorama still picture Vertical panorama still picture (360e PANORAMA) 14400k720 1280k14400 (180e PANORAMA) 7200k720 1280k7200 - 90 - ∫ Recording technique Move the camera toward the direction of recording taking care not to shake. (Correct recording is not possible when the shake is too big) ∫ About size of...
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.... (l 60) [MENU]: 1 # [SCENE MODE] # [ (UNDER WATER)] ≥ When [SCENE MODE] is suppressed through the action of the motor is set [SCENE MODE] to use the camera correctly. The color balance and audio recording will be recorded at depths of down to 10 m (33 feet) ( HX-WA30 ) /5 m (16 feet) ( HX-WA3 / HX...
.... (l 60) [MENU]: 1 # [SCENE MODE] # [ (UNDER WATER)] ≥ When [SCENE MODE] is suppressed through the action of the motor is set [SCENE MODE] to use the camera correctly. The color balance and audio recording will be recorded at depths of down to 10 m (33 feet) ( HX-WA30 ) /5 m (16 feet) ( HX-WA3 / HX...
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... noise and clear underwater recording (l 93) (LOW LIGHT): For dark scenes, such as at dusk *1 HX-WA30 only *2 Mode for still picture recording only. j (the camera shake icon) is displayed constantly when recording still pictures, but this does not indicate a fault. ≥ (NIGHT SCENERY/NIGHT PORTRAIT/HDR Backlight Comp.) j Using a tripod...
... noise and clear underwater recording (l 93) (LOW LIGHT): For dark scenes, such as at dusk *1 HX-WA30 only *2 Mode for still picture recording only. j (the camera shake icon) is displayed constantly when recording still pictures, but this does not indicate a fault. ≥ (NIGHT SCENERY/NIGHT PORTRAIT/HDR Backlight Comp.) j Using a tripod...
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... unit automatically assesses the distribution of the screen. The unit averages light measurements over the screen and meters to (HDR Backlight Comp.). [FACE FRAMING] The camera automatically detects the person's face. [MENU]: 4 # [FACE FRAMING] # [ (ON)] - 109 - The unit meters the subject over spot meter target ( ) displayed at the center of brightness...
... unit automatically assesses the distribution of the screen. The unit averages light measurements over the screen and meters to (HDR Backlight Comp.). [FACE FRAMING] The camera automatically detects the person's face. [MENU]: 4 # [FACE FRAMING] # [ (ON)] - 109 - The unit meters the subject over spot meter target ( ) displayed at the center of brightness...
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...; With burst recording, the shutter speed is faster than 1/30. ≥ With motion picture recording, the shutter speed will be automatically set it to prevent camera shake. ≥ You may see a band of 50 Hz. ≥ With a slow shutter speed, you can record in darker locations but may appear on the...
...; With burst recording, the shutter speed is faster than 1/30. ≥ With motion picture recording, the shutter speed will be automatically set it to prevent camera shake. ≥ You may see a band of 50 Hz. ≥ With a slow shutter speed, you can record in darker locations but may appear on the...
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... 8 Name of the connected device Playback screen 1 Number of files XXXXXXXXX MP4_0001 2013/12/15 15:30 1/16 2 Camera function button 3 Menu display 4 Playback mode button 5 Recording mode button 6 File information display 7 Name of the connected device * The screen differs depending...
... 8 Name of the connected device Playback screen 1 Number of files XXXXXXXXX MP4_0001 2013/12/15 15:30 1/16 2 Camera function button 3 Menu display 4 Playback mode button 5 Recording mode button 6 File information display 7 Name of the connected device * The screen differs depending...
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... the plugs as far as they will appear. 3 Select the desired Connection Mode using the SET button and press the SET button. [CARD READER]: [WEB CAMERA]: The unit works as an external drive for the PC. (Card Reader Mode) (l 202) The unit works as a web...
... the plugs as far as they will appear. 3 Select the desired Connection Mode using the SET button and press the SET button. [CARD READER]: [WEB CAMERA]: The unit works as an external drive for the PC. (Card Reader Mode) (l 202) The unit works as a web...
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..., do not disconnect the USB cable or remove the battery. ≥ Do not use any other than [CARD READER], reconnect the USB cable. - 202 - http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html Use as an external drive of the unit ≥ While the unit is connected to a PC, the status indicator... the following support site. ∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Video Camera]. ≥ Depending on your PC's settings, this icon may not be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers...
..., do not disconnect the USB cable or remove the battery. ≥ Do not use any other than [CARD READER], reconnect the USB cable. - 202 - http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html Use as an external drive of the unit ≥ While the unit is connected to a PC, the status indicator... the following support site. ∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Video Camera]. ≥ Depending on your PC's settings, this icon may not be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers...
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... the unit is connected to a PC that is connected to the Internet, the unit can be used as a web camera. PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC Mac Necessary software Windows Live Messenger Messages OS Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) Mac OS X Windows 7 (32 bit/64 ...
... the unit is connected to a PC that is connected to the Internet, the unit can be used as a web camera. PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC Mac Necessary software Windows Live Messenger Messages OS Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) Mac OS X Windows 7 (32 bit/64 ...
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... Messenger or Messages before disconnecting. ≥ After 12 hours, the unit is automatically turned off . ≥ When you select an option other than [WEB CAMERA], reconnect the USB cable. 2 (On the PC) Start Windows Live Messenger or Messages. ≥ Check that the unit has been selected in the following .... ≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on every PC having a USB terminal. - 206 - j [DIGITAL ZOOM], [i.ZOOM], [FACE FRAMING], [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] and [E.I.S.(PICTURE)] ≥ In Web Camera Mode, although the unit can record up to 30 frames per second, this rate may drop due to Web...
... Messenger or Messages before disconnecting. ≥ After 12 hours, the unit is automatically turned off . ≥ When you select an option other than [WEB CAMERA], reconnect the USB cable. 2 (On the PC) Start Windows Live Messenger or Messages. ≥ Check that the unit has been selected in the following .... ≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on every PC having a USB terminal. - 206 - j [DIGITAL ZOOM], [i.ZOOM], [FACE FRAMING], [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] and [E.I.S.(PICTURE)] ≥ In Web Camera Mode, although the unit can record up to 30 frames per second, this rate may drop due to Web...
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Camera shake warning (l 49 1/ / / Scene Mode (l 97) *1 HX-WA30 only MINI *2/ 1CLR / OLD / INTV *2/ GHOST *2/ FISH / HDRP / SKIN / B/W / SEPIA / VIVID / SOFT Creative control (l 83) *2 HX-WA30 / ...
Camera shake warning (l 49 1/ / / Scene Mode (l 97) *1 HX-WA30 only MINI *2/ 1CLR / OLD / INTV *2/ GHOST *2/ FISH / HDRP / SKIN / B/W / SEPIA / VIVID / SOFT Creative control (l 83) *2 HX-WA30 / ...
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... unstable state. Refer to the unit. There is in Memory full. Please unlock the write protect switch. (l 31) Overheat. Connection failed. Turn the power off camera now. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH. Refer to "If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established" on page 178. The temperature within the unit is not...
... unstable state. Refer to the unit. There is in Memory full. Please unlock the write protect switch. (l 31) Overheat. Connection failed. Turn the power off camera now. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH. Refer to "If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established" on page 178. The temperature within the unit is not...