Panasonic Hx Dc3 Bacis Owners Manual

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About batteries that you can use with this unit
Inserting/removing the battery
≥Press the power button to turn off the unit. ( l18)
1Open the battery/card cover.
Preparation
Power supply
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBX070.
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 
protected with internal protection 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 would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack 
is used.
1
Slide while pushing the battery/
card cover.
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2Insert the battery, taking care to match up the terminal markings.
Aterminal markings
≥ Insert the battery so that the terminal markings face up. It is possible to 
mistakenly insert the battery upside down, so be sure to check the 
orientation carefully.
3Close the battery/card cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
Removing the batteryPress and hold down the power button to turn off the unit, then pull up and 
remove the battery.
≥Always check that the LCD monitor and status indicator lamp are off.
≥ Keep the battery pack out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Charging the battery
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. 
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is 
connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
≥The AC adaptor and USB cable are for use with this unit only. Do 
not use them with other equipment. Similarly, do not use AC 
adaptors and USB cables from other equipment with this unit.
≥ The battery is charged while the unit is off or in the Standby Mode.
The battery cannot be charged while the unit is recording or 
playing back.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 
10  oC and 30 o C (50 oF and 86  oF). (The battery temperature should 
also be the same.)
A Status indicator
B AC adaptor
C To the AC outlet
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge 
the battery fully before using this unit for the first time.
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1Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor.
≥Check that the plug portion of the AC adaptor is not misaligned.
2Connect the AC adaptor into the AC outlet.
3Connect the USB cable to the unit.
≥Connecting the USB cable in the wrong direction may cause damage to 
the USB/AV terminal of the unit. If the terminal has become damaged, it 
may not operate correctly, including failure to recognize the cable even if it 
has been connected.
≥The status indicator flashes red with a period of approximately 2 seconds 
(approximately 1 second on, 1 second off), and charging begins.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
≥Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( l10, 15, 34).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this 
product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a 
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
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Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor)
≥These times are approximations.
≥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.
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when 
repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving 
the zoom lever etc.
∫ Remaining battery level display
The remaining battery level is displayed on the LCD monitor.
≥The display will turn red and start flashing when the remaining battery 
level has been used up.
Charge the battery or replace with a fully charged battery.
Battery model 
number
[Voltage/Capacity 
(minimum)]Charging timeRecording  ModeMaximum 
continuously  recordable 
timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBX070 (optional)
[3.7 V/700 mAh] 2h 50 min 30 min
55 min 35 min
50 min 30 min
1h5min 35min
1h25min 45min 1h5min 40min
1h30min s
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The unit can record motion pictures, still pictures or audio to an SD card 
or built-in memory. To record to an SD card, read the following.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed 
Class Rating for motion picture recording.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Inserting/removing an SD card
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on 
other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. ( l27) 
When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once 
the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Caution:
Check that the status indicator has gone off.
1Open the battery/card cover.
Preparation
Recording to a card
Please confirm the latest informat ion about SD Memory Cards/SDHC 
Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion 
picture recording on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This website is in English only.)
Status indicator  A≥When this unit is accessing the SD 
card or built-in memory, the status 
indicator lights up red.
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2Insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot.
≥Face the label side B  in the direction shown in the illustration and 
press it straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
3Close the battery/card cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
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Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to 
turn on the unit.
The LCD monitor turns on.
If the screen to set the date and time appears when you turn on the unit, 
skip to step 2 and follow the steps to set the date and time.
1Select the menu. (l25)
2Select an item ([DATE]/[TIME]/[DISP]) using the SET 
button and then tilt the SET button to the right or 
press the SET button.
Preparation
Turning the unit on/off
Preparation
Setting date and time
[MENU]:   # [CLOCK SET]
To turn off the unit
Hold down the power button until the 
LCD monitor goes off.
≥Pressing the power button for a short 
time sends the unit into Standby 
Mode.
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3(When [DATE] or [TIME] is selected)
Tilt the SET button to the left or right to select the 
desired item and then up and down to set the 
numerical values.
e.g.: When [DATE] is selected
≥The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
(When [DISP] is selected)
Select the date format display method using the SET 
button.
4Press the SET button.
5Select [SAVE DATE AND TIME] using the SET button 
and then press the SET button.
≥To return to the recording screen or playback screen, press the MENU 
button.
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≥Before turning on the unit, remove the lens cap.
≥Motion pictures are recorded to the SD card if one is inserted. If no SD 
card is inserted, the motion pictures are recorded to the built-in memory.
1Open the LCD monitor.
2Press the REC/  button to change to recording 
mode.
3Press the recording start/stop button to start 
recording.
A When you begin recording,  ¥ appears.
4Press the recording start/stop button again to pause 
recording.
Basic
Recording motion pictures
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