Panasonic Hx Dc10 Owners Manual

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kAbout the status indicator (See page 173 regarding the charging 
status.)
iThe status indicator lights or flashes to 
show the camera’s operating status.
Status indicator statusCamera 
statusColorLit/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...

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Rear
Photo shooting buttonPowe r bu t to n
[@ ] 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/  buttonVideo recording button
MENU button
ZOOM RANGE 
button
HX-DC10
Zoom switch*
Hand strap eyelet 
(page 52)
HDMI terminal
USB/AV terminal
k
Operation pad
* During recording: zoom photography [W/T] (page 57) During playback: volume...

VQT3M8823
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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 capacitykCharging/recording time
i Temperature: 25 °C (77 °F)/humidity: 60 %RH
i It 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 (50 °F to 86 °F). (The battery temperature should also be 
the same.)
The indicated charging...

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i These times are approximations.
i The 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.
i The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly 
starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever 
etc.
i The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
i See page 121 concerning the...

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Approximate operating time and number of 
recordable images


Recording conditions by CIPA standardi CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association.
i Using the supplied battery
i Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB)
Number of 
recordable images Approx. 
170 images By CIPA standard
Recording time Approx. 85 minPlayback time Approx. 180 min
Number of 
recordable imagesApprox. 
180 images By CIPA standard
Recording time Approx. 90 minPlayback time Approx. 180 min 

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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
5 Close
4
Insert by matching the connector markings
 i
Be sure the turn off the camera by 
pressing the power button until 
the status indicator (page 21) 
turns off before removing the 
battery pack.
iRaise the end of the battery pack 
to remove it.
Battery 
pack
Battery cover
2
6Close firmly...

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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 33). Recharging does not take place when the 
camera is in the recording mode or playback mode.
h Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
h Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one.

h The status indicator flashes red at 0.5-second intervals if...

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HINT
Recharging when connected to a computer (page 123)i The battery can be recharged while the camera is connected to a 
computer.
i Use only the supplied USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if a different 
USB cable is used.
i The charging time is two to three times longer than when the AC adaptor is 
used to charge the battery pack.
i It is not possible to charge the battery if the status indicator flashes fast 
and then turns off, or if it doesnt light at all. In this case, use the...

VQT3M8829
SETUP
About the temperature alert icon  
During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera 
(excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon   will appear as 
described below.
kWhen the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature 
rises during use
h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the 
camera (excluding the battery) rises, a   icon lights on the LCD 
monitor. It is still possible to record and play back even when the...

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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 (page 107 and 118). If an unformatted 
card is used, the card itself may become unusable.
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 2
Insert the card
1
 Open
3Close
i
Push straight in 
until you hear a 
click.
4Close firmly 
until you hear 
a click.
1 Push the...