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 assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
VQT4U69
1AG6P1P6601--(S)
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register  (U.S. customers only)
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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, electric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
≥ Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Do not remove covers.
≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself . Refer servicing to qualified service 
personnel.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in 
another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
≥ Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, 
tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on 
this unit.
Date of Purchase 
Dealer Purchased From 
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No. 
Model No.
Serial No.
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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 harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which 
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to 
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached  installation instructions and use only shielded interface 
cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or 
peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: HX-DC3
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that 
may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
HX-DC3
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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 the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified 
unit.
≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or  other foreign matter on the terminals.
≥ Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and  j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, 
wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the 
eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
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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 Countries outside the 
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact 
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the 
correct method of disposal.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product 
you have  purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information 
on how to recycle this battery.
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS:  ATTENTION:
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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 by speakers or large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may 
adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
≥ If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and 
stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or 
disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC 
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded 
pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.
About connecting to a PC
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one.
About connecting to a TV
≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, 
RP-CDHM30: optional).
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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 content if recording or editing 
does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where 
any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-built-in 
memory related component).
∫About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD 
monitor is fogged up)
Condensation occurs when there is a change in temperature or humidity, 
such as when the unit is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm 
room. Please be careful, as it may cause the lens or LCD monitor to 
become soiled, moldy, or damaged.
When taking the unit to a place which has a different temperature, if the 
unit is accustomed to the room temperature of the destination for about 
one hour, condensation can be prevented. (When the difference in 
temperature is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the like, remove 
air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
When condensation has occurred, remove the battery and/or the AC 
adaptor and leave the unit like that for about one hour. When the unit 
becomes accustomed to the surrounding temperature, fogginess will 
disappear naturally.
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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 recording/motion picture 
playback are indicated by   in this owner’s manual.
≥ Functions that can be used for still picture recording/still picture 
playback are indicated by   in this owner’s manual.
≥ Functions that can be used for audio recording/audio playback are 
indicated by   in this owner’s manual.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example:  l00
≥ “File” is used to mean “scene”, “still picture” and “audio file”.
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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 date and time.............  18
Basic
Recording motion pictures ...  20
Recording still pictures .........  21
Recording audio.....................  22
Intelligent Auto Mode ............  22
Motion picture/Still picture/
Audio playback ......................  23 Watching Video/Pictures 
on your TV ........................  24
Using the menu screen .........  25 Language selection ...........  27
Formatting .........................  27
Using the zoom.......................  27 Double range zoom ...........  28
Others
About copyright......................  29
Specifications .........................  30
Optional accessories .............  34Accessory Order Form 
(For USA and Puerto Rico 
Customers) ........................  35
Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND 
PUERTO RICO) .......................  36
Warranty (For Canadian 
Customers) .............................  38
Useful Information 
(Only For Latin American 
Countries) ...............................  39
Contents
∫ How to open the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)
When you insert the CD-ROM and open the [INDEX.pdf] in the CD-
ROM, the Owner’s Manual list will be displayed. Click the document 
name of the Owner’s Manual you would like to open.
≥Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF file. Please download it 
from the homepage of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
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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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