Panasonic Hx Dc10 Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS
Viewing images Why isn’t the 
magnified image 
clear?
Due to the 
characteristics of 
the camera, 
magnified images 
appear less clear.Not a malfunction.
Why isn’t the 
captured image 
clear? The image was 
captured using 
the digital zoom.Not a malfunction.
Can I play back 
image and sound 
files that I edited 
using my 
computer? — Please note 
playback of files that 
were processed 
using software other 
than HD Writer VE 
1.0 cannot be 
guaranteed.
Why is there a 
motor-like sound 
during video 
playback? The sound of the 
camera’s 
mechanical action 
was recorded (the 
sound of the 
optical zoom 
movement or the 
autofocus sound).Not a malfunction.
Round white 
spots that look like 
bubbles are 
appear in photos. When the flash is 
used indoors or in 
dark 
surroundings, 
dust in the air may 
reflect the light 
from the flash and 
appear as round 
white dots.Not a malfunction. It 
is characteristic that 
the position and 
number of round 
spots changes with 
each shot.
Connecting 
to a TVWhy is there no 
sound? The volume on 
the TV is set to 
the minimum.Adjust the volume 
on the TV.
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IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS
Misc.The “Cannot edit, 
differing settings 
exist.” message 
appears.
You have 
attempted to 
splice videos that 
were recorded in 
different recording 
modes.Select videos that 
were recorded in the 
same recording 
mode.
Why is a noise 
heard from a 
nearby TV or 
radio during 
battery 
recharging? Electromagnetic 
waves are emitted 
from the AC 
adaptor.
Move the AC 
adaptor further away 
from the TV or radio 
when recharging the 
battery pack.
Why does the 
“CARD FULL.” or 
“Built-in Memory 
full.” message 
appear? There is no more 
available memory 
on the card or in 
the camera’s built-
in memory.Delete unnecessary 
files, or use a card 
that has more 
memory available.
Why does the 
“Card is 
protected” 
message appear? The lock switch on 
the card is in the 
locked (protect) 
position.Move the lock switch 
to the unlocked 
position.
Why can’t the 
camera be 
operated? A temporary 
internal circuitry 
problem may be 
the cause.Remove the AC 
adaptor and the 
battery pack from 
the camera, wait a 
few minutes, then 
reinstall the battery 
pack and try again.
A problem such 
as inability to 
record or play 
back occurs. The card contains 
files that were 
saved using a 
device other than 
this camera.After saving your 
files to a different 
medium, format the 
card.
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IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS
Misc.Can I use my 
camera abroad?
— You can charge the 
battery and connect 
to a TV to view your 
recordings when 
abroad.
Why does the 
“ERROR 
OCCURRED. 
PLEASE TURN 
UNIT OFF, THEN 
TURN ON 
AGAIN.” message 
appear? A problem has 
occurred within 
the camera or 
card.
Check the following 
items:
1
Remove the 
card and then 
install it again.
2 Remove the 
battery pack and 
then install it 
again.
3 Install a different 
card.
If “ERROR 
OCCURRED. 
PLEASE TURN 
UNIT OFF, THEN 
TURN ON AGAIN.” 
still appears after 
performing the 
above steps, then 
take the camera to 
the dealer for 
service.
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IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a 
possible solution to the problem.
Camera
Problem Cause ActionReference page
Power No power. The battery 
pack is dead.Recharge the 
battery pack, or 
replace with a 
fully charged 
battery pack. 
Or connect the 
AC adaptor.
23
The battery 
pack has not 
been inserted 
correctly. Insert the 
battery pack 
correctly.
A blinking 
temperature 
warning icon is   shown, 
and the 
camera does 
not turn on. The battery 
pack is too hot.
Wait for the 
battery pack to 
cool down.
29
The camera 
turns off by 
itself. The camera 
has switched 
to the sleep 
mode.Turn on the 
camera again.
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IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS
ShootingAn image is 
not captured 
when the [
O] 
button or [ @] 
button is 
pressed. The power is 
not turned on.
If the camera 
has switched to 
the sleep 
mode, turn on 
the camera 
before 
shooting.
If the camera 
was turned off, 
press the 
power button to 
turn it on. 32, 33
The maximum 
number of 
images that 
can be 
captured or the 
maximum 
video 
recording time 
has been 
reached. Install a new 
card.
30
Delete the 
images that are 
not necessary. 63
The flash does 
not operate. The flash 
mode is set to 
. Set the flash 
mode to k
 or 
m . 41
The battery 
pack is dead. Recharge the 
battery pack, or 
replace with a 
fully charged 
battery pack. 
Or connect the 
AC adaptor. 23
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ShootingThe digital 
zoom does not 
work.
The digital 
zoom setting is 
set to  .Set the digital 
zoom setting to 
. 45, 57
There is noise 
in the captured 
image. The ISO 
sensitivity 
setting is too 
high.Set the ISO 
sensitivity to a 
lower setting.
43, 76
The  icon 
appears, and 
shooting is not 
possible. The camera’s 
internal 
temperature is 
high.Discontinue 
shooting, and 
wait for the 
camera to cool 
down before 
using it again.
29
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IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS
LCD 
monitor No playback 
image 
appears. The camera is 
not set to the 
playback 
mode.Set the camera 
to the playback 
mode.
37
Viewing  images The image is 
too dark.
The flash was 
blocked by a 
finger or other 
object.Hold the 
camera 
correctly, and 
make sure the 
flash is not 
obstructed.
51
The subject 
was too far 
away. Capture the 
image in the 
range of 
operation of the 
flash.
188
The subject 
was lit from 
behind. Set the flash 
mode to 
m. 41
Use the 
exposure 
compensation 
function. 85
Use the spot 
Y  light-
measuring 
mode. 43
There is not 
enough light. Adjust the ISO 
sensitivity 
setting.
43, 76
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IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS
Viewing images
The image is 
too bright. The flash 
mode is set to 
m.Select a flash 
mode other 
than m.41
The subject 
was too bright.
Use the 
exposure 
compensation 
function.
85
The ISO 
sensitivity 
setting is 
incorrect.Set the ISO 
sensitivity to 
=.43, 76
The image is 
not in focus.
The subject is 
too close to the 
camera.Capture the 
image with the 
subject within 
the appropriate 
distance/range.
Select the 
correct focus 
setting for your 
needs.
43, 75The focus 
setting is not 
correct.
The camera 
moved when 
the [
O] 
button was 
pressed. 
(camera 
shake) Hold the 
camera 
correctly and 
slowly press 
the [
O] 
button halfway 
to lock the 
focus. Then 
press the [
O] 
button all the 
way to capture 
the image.
51, 54
The focus is 
not locked 
properly.
The lens is 
dirty. Clean the lens.
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IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS
Viewing images The colors of 
the images 
captured 
indoors are not 
correct.
This is due to 
ambient 
lighting.
Set the flash 
mode to  . 41
The white 
balance setting 
is incorrect. Set the white 
balance setting 
correctly.
43, 77
A part of the 
image is 
missing. The handstrap 
or a finger was 
blocking the 
lens.Hold the 
camera 
correctly, and 
make sure the 
lens is not 
obstructed.
51
“No image” is 
shown. There is no file 
in the built-in 
memory or in 
the installed 
card.Play back after 
capturing 
images or 
making audio 
recordings.
—
During audio 
playback, there 
is no sound. The play 
volume setting 
on the camera 
is too low.Adjust the play 
volume.
46, 60, 
70, 151
Connecting  to a TV
There is no 
color in the 
image.
The image is 
distorted. The TV output 
setting is not 
correct.
Select the 
correct TV 
output setting. 107, 110
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Connecting to a TV
No image or 
sound. The camera is 
not correctly 
connected to 
the TV.Follow the 
instructions to 
make the 
connection 
correctly.
149, 151
The TV input 
setting is not 
correct. Set the TV 
input to the 
correct setting.
The edge of 
the image is 
cut off. This is a 
characteristic 
of the TV.Not a 
malfunction. —
Image 
editing You cannot 
edit or rotate 
an image. The protect 
mode is set.
Cancel the 
protect mode. 46, 87
Charging The battery 
pack is not 
charging. The AC 
adaptor is not 
connected 
properly.Connect the 
AC adaptor 
correctly.
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Misc.
The “This file is 
protected” 
message 
appears and 
the file cannot 
be deleted. You have 
attempted to 
delete a file 
that is 
protected from 
accidental 
erasure.Set the protect 
setting for the 
file to UNLOCK.
46, 87
The recording 
capacity is less 
than that 
shown in the 
tables on 
pages 181 to 
184.The recording 
capacity is less 
than the value 
specified for 
the card.
Depending on 
the card, the 
capacity may 
be less than the 
specified value. 
Please refer to 
the instructions 
that 
accompanied 
the card.
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