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 
connection
Status indicator 
						

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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 adjustment (page 60 and 70), image 
magnification (page 67), playback display switching (page 66) 
						

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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 time is for when the AC adaptor is used for 
charging.
 It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to 
the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. 
Some of these battery packs are not adequately equipped with protective 
devices to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There 
is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. 
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure 
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that 
safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery 
pack be used.
Battery model 
number [voltage/
capacity (minimum)]Charging 
timeRecording modeMaximum 
continuous 
recordable timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/ VW-VBX070 (optional) 
[3.7 V/700 mAh] Approx. 
2 h Approx. 1 h
Approx. 
30 min
Approx. 
1 h 10 min
Approx. 35 min
Approx. 
1 h 15 min
Approx. 
1 h 10 min
< Approx. 
1 h 20 min - 
						

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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 remaining battery pack charge.
i Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (VW-VBX070).
i If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
i Do not heat or expose to flame.
i Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a 
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Battery model 
number [voltage/
capacity (minimum)]Charging 
timeRecording modeMaximum 
continuous 
recordable timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/ VW-VBX070 (optional) 
[3.7 V/700 mAh] Approx. 
2 h Approx. 50 min
Approx. 
30 min
Approx. 1 h Approx. 
35 min
Approx. 
1 h 25 min Approx. 
40 min
Approx. 
1 h 5 min Approx. 
35 min
< Approx. 
1 h 30 min - 
						

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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 
until you hear 
a click. 
						

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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 the battery 
pack is defective or is not installed correctly. Make sure that the 
battery pack is correctly installed.
h If the battery pack still fails to recharge, it is possible that there is a 
malfunction in the camera, the battery pack or the AC adaptor. In case 
the status indicator is flashing  fast or slow, please see page 173.
h When charging is completed, the status indicator turns off.
h The charging time is approx. 120 minutes.
h
Use only the supplied USB cable.  Operation is not guaranteed if 
a different USB cable is used.
h The AC adaptor is for this camera only. Do not use it with other 
devices.
To AC adaptor AC adaptor
2
1
Open 3
To  p o w e r  
outlet
Status indicator 
						

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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 AC 
adaptor to charge the battery.
i Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal on your computer. Do not 
connect it to the USB terminal on the monitor or the keyboard, or to the 
USB hub.
i If the camera is not going to be used for an extended period of time, please 
disconnect the USB cable from the camera.
Do not use the battery with the outer covering or label removed
i Doing so may result in malfunction.
When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack
i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it 
is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the 
camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the 
battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may 
be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the 
camera settings are correct.
To maximize the battery pack life i The battery pack is a consumable product, but the battery life can be 
prolonged by heeding the following suggestions.
h Don’t leave the battery pack in a high-temperature environment, such as 
outside in extremely hot weather in the summer.
h Don’t repeatedly charge the battery pack when it is fully charged. After a 
full recharge, the battery should be used for a while before charging 
again.
h For prolonged periods of unuse, avoid fully charging the battery pack, 
and store it in a cool dark place. 
						

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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   
icon is lit; however it is advised  that you discontinue use as soon as 
possible and turn the camera off.
h If the temperature rises further, t he   icon will start to flash, and the 
camera will turn off automatically.
The camera cannot be turned on until the temperature has dropped (or 
as long as the   icon remains flashing). Please wait until the 
temperature has dropped before resuming use.
h If the camera is turned off while the temperature is high (that is, while 
the   icon is flashing), it canno t be turned on again until the 
temperature has dropped (or as long as the   icon remains flashing). 
						

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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 middle part of the card. 2
Pull the card 
out straight.