Panasonic Hx Wa03 Basic Owners Manual

							Basic Owner’s Manual
Dual Camera
Model No.HX-WA30HX-WA3
HX-WA03
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 
2013/2/25
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
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register  (U.S. customers only)
VQT4X05
1AG6P1P6651--(S)
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Safety Precautions 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 inner side of the 
LCD monitor of your camera. Be 
sure to 
retain this manual as 
your convenient camera 
information source.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit.
≥ Do not expose accessories (battery pack, AC adaptor, SD memory 
card and etc.) to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids , such as vases, on accessories.
≥ 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-WA30/HX-WA03
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-WA30HX-WA03
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.
∫Concerning the battery
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.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be 
easily accessible.
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.
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.
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∫
Product Identification Marking
-If you see this symbol-
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA. Product
Location
Dual Camera Inner side of LCD monitor
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.
Contains FCC ID:ACJ-HXWA30M
Contains IC:216A-HXWA30M
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) this device may not cause interference, and 
(2)  this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction 
with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set 
forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio 
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and 
RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This 
equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to 
comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
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:
HX-WA30
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For Chile
The Wi-Fi function of this camera must be used indoors-only.
∫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 micro cable (RP-CHEU15: 
optional).
∫ 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.
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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).
∫Cards that you can use with this unitSD 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 27 for more details on SD cards.
∫ For the purposes of this owner’s 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”.
This owner’s manual is designed for use with models  ,   and  . Pictures may be slightly different from the 
original.
≥ The illustrations used in this owner’s manual show model  , 
however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.
≥ Depending on the model, some functions are not available.
≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥ Not all models may be available depending on the region of 
purchase.
HX-WA30HX-WA3HX-WA03
HX-WA30
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Preparation
(Important)
About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance 
of this unit.........................................................................................  10Check before using underwater ..................................................  13
Using this unit underwater...........................................................  15
Caring for this unit after using it underwater ...............................  15
When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures ..................  19
Accessories......................................................................................  20
Power supply....................................................................................  21 Inserting/removing the battery.....................................................  21
Charging the battery ...................................................................  24
Charging and recording time .......................................................  25
Recording to a card .........................................................................  27 Cards that you can use with this unit ..........................................  27
Inserting/removing an SD card....................................................  28
Turning the unit on/off .....................................................................  30
Setting date and time.......................................................................  31
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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Basic
Recording motion pictures .............................................................  33
Recording still pictures ...................................................................  34
Recording audio...............................................................................  35
Intelligent Auto Mode ......................................................................  35
Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback ..................................  36Watching Video/Pictures on your TV...........................................  37
Using the menu screen ...................................................................  38 Language selection .....................................................................  40
Formatting ...................................................................................  40
Using the zoom ................................................................................  41 Double range zoom [HX-WA3] / [HX-WA03] ...............................  42
Recording in Slow Motion Mode [HX-WA30] .................................  43
Recording with a filter effect...........................................................  45
Recording underwater .....................................................................  46
Wi-Fi [HX-WA30]
What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function ....................................  47
If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established ............................  48
Others
About copyright ...............................................................................  50
Specifications...................................................................................  52
Optional accessories .......................................................................  58 Accessory Order Form 
(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) .......................................  59
Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ........................................  60
Warranty (For Canadian Customers) .............................................  62
Useful Information 
(Only For Latin American Countries) .............................................  63
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This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or 
waterproofing in all conditions.
*1 This means that this unit can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method 
established by Panasonic.
*2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of  the U.S. Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests 
from a height of 122 cm (4.0 feet), at 26 orientations (8 corners, 
Preparation
(Important)
About the Waterproof/Dustproof 
and Anti-shock Performance of 
this unit
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance
This unit’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the 
“IP68” rating. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines 
described in this document are strictly followed, this unit can 
operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 10 m (33 feet) for 
a time not exceeding 60 minutes. 
*1
Anti-shock PerformanceThis unit has cleared a test conducted by Panasonic, which 
complies with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock (a drop test 
performed from a height of 1.5 m (5.0 feet) onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) 
thick plywood when the LCD monitor was closed with the 
screen facing inwards). 
*2
 / 
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance This unit’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the 
“IP68” rating. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines 
described in this document are strictly followed, this unit can 
operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 5 m (16 feet) for a 
time not exceeding 60 minutes. 
*1
HX-WA30
HX-WA3HX-WA03
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