Panasonic Hx Dc3 Bacis Owners Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual
Dual Camera
Model No.HX-DC3
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, 
and save this manual for future use.This document explains basic operations 
of the unit. For more detailed explanation, 
please refer to “Owner’s Manual (PDF 
format)” which is recorded in the 
enclosed CD-ROM.
until 
2013/1/21
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
For Canadian...

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Dear Customer,
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
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire,...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.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...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.
∫Concerning the battery
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be 
easily accessible.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V.
But
≥In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 
120 V AC power supply only.
≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, 
use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥Use...

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∫Product Identification Marking
-If you see this symbol-
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 
60  oC (140  oF) or incinerate.
CAUTION
≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only 
with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
≥ When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities 
or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Product Location
Dual Camera Battery holder
Information on Disposal in other...

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∫Cautions for use
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic 
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
≥If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on 
this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in 
noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by 
strong magnetic fields created...

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∫
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 recording or 
edited content, and does not guarantee any...

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∫Cards that you can use with this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card
≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB 
or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based 
on SD Memory Card Specifications.
≥ Refer to page 16 for more details on SD cards.
∫ For the purposes of this owners manual
≥SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are 
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture...

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Accessories............................  10
Preparation
Power supply..........................  11Inserting/removing the 
battery ...............................  11
Charging the battery .........  13
Charging and recording 
time ...................................  15
Recording to a card ...............  16 Cards that you can use 
with this unit ......................  16
Inserting/removing an SD 
card ...................................  16
Turning the unit on/off ...........  18
Setting...

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*1 Keep the lens cap out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
*2 To prevent the unit from dropping, be sure to attach the handstrap.
Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2012. These may be subject to 
change.
Battery pack
VW-VBX070Handstrap
*2
VFC4627
AC adaptor
VSK0750 CD-ROM
Software
AV cable
VFA0543 CD-ROM
Owner’s Manual
VFF1165
USB cable
VFA0554
Lens cap
*1
VFC4701
Lens cap strap
VFC4702
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