Panasonic Hx Dc3 Owners Manual

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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. 
(l 20)
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 connector of the unit. If the connector 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 ( l14).
≥ 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.
≥ For charging by connecting to another device, refer to page 128.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to 
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Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (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.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
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
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Approximate operating  time and number of 
recordable still pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
≥ CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association.
≥ Use of supplied battery
≥ Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB)
Battery capacity indication
≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. 
#### (red)
When the charge is low,   is displayed.
≥ Due to the characteristics of the battery, it may not be possible to 
correctly display the charge remaining on the battery. For instance, 
at low temperatures, the   indicator may turn on earlier. 
Because the status of the charge remaining indicator changes 
according to the ambient temperature, conditions of use, etc., the 
indicator should be considered as an approximate guide.
Number of 
recordable  pictures Approx. 210 pictures
By CIPA standard
Recording timeApprox. 105 min
Playback time Approx. 210 min 
						

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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.
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc.
Preparation
Recording to a card
This unit (an SDXC compatible devi ce) is compatible with SD Memory 
Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using 
an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, 
check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.
Card typeCapacity
SD Memory Card 512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
SDHC Memory Card 4GB/6GB/8GB/12GB/16GB/
24 GB/32 GB
SDXC Memory Card
48 GB/64 GB
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≥Please confirm the latest information 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.)
≥ To use the Eye-Fi transfer feature ( l134), an Eye-Fi X2 series SD 
card is required.
≥ Operation of SD Memory Cards with a capacity of 256 MB or less is not 
guaranteed.
≥ 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.
≥ The operation of Memory cards exceeding 64 GB cannot be 
guaranteed.
≥ When the write-protect switch  A on SD card is 
locked, no recording, deletion or formatting will be 
possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.
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Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the status indicator has gone off.
1Open the battery/card cover.
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.
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. (
l48) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is 
deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
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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3Close the battery/card cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.
≥ Do not shock, bend, or drop the SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card 
may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card.
≥ When the status indicator ( l9) illuminates in red, do not:
j Remove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the indicator is on may result in damage to 
data/SD card or this unit.
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water, dirt or dust.
≥ Do not place SD cards in the following areas:
jIn direct sunlight
j In very dusty or humid areas
j Near a heater
j Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature 
(condensation can occur.)
j Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their cases when you are not using 
them.
≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD card. ( l156) 
						

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Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to 
turn on the unit.
The LCD monitor turns on.
About Standby Mode
When the LCD monitor is closed while the unit is on, the unit enters 
Standby Mode which consumes very little power.
Standby Mode allows pictures to be recorded as soon as the LCD 
monitor is opened. Setting [QUICK START] to [ON] will allow the device 
to switch to Recording Standby Status even faster. (
l45)
Use Standby Mode when you stop using the unit but intend to use it 
again after a short time.
≥ The unit does not go into Standby Mode when you close the LCD 
monitor during motion picture recording or audio recording.
≥ If you open the LCD monitor when in Standby Mode, the unit enters 
Recording Mode.
Preparation
Turning the unit on/off
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. ( l20)