Panasonic Hx Wa03 Basic Owners Manual

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12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 
26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the 
test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total 
of 5 devices.)
Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F 
Method 516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 
122 cm (4.0 feet) to 150 cm (5.0 feet) dropping onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) 
thick plyboard. This drop test was passed.
(Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion 
of the part where drop impact is applied.)
∫Handling this unit
≥
The waterproof performance may be degraded due to the strong water 
pressure when this unit is used deeper than 10 m (33 feet) underwater.  / 
The waterproof performance may be degraded due to the strong water 
pressure when this unit is used deeper than 5 m (16 feet) underwater.
≥ When this unit is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath 
additive, sun oil, sun screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
≥ Waterproof function of this unit is for sea water and fresh water only.
≥ Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not 
be covered by the warranty.
≥
The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.≥ Supplied accessories such as battery pack etc. are not waterproof. 
(excluding handstrap)
≥ Supplied accessories such as battery, etc., are not dustproof or 
anti-shock performance.
≥ Cards are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not 
insert wet card into this unit.
≥ Do not leave this unit for a long  period of time in places where 
temperature is very low (at ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or very 
high [above 35 oC (95 o F)], inside a car under strong sunlight, close to a 
heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded.
Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as 
a result of being hit or dropped etc. If an impact to this unit occurs, it 
should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic’s Service 
Center to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
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≥Wipe off any sand grains or dust on the speaker or microphones. Do 
not use a needle or other sharp object. (Waterproofing performance 
may be adversely affected)
≥ Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the rear door 
(around the rubber seal or connecting terminals) when the rear 
door is opened or closed in places with sand or dust etc. This 
may result in the impairment of the waterproof performance if the 
rear door is closed with foreign objects adhered. Be extremely 
careful since it may result in malfunction etc.
≥ If foreign objects are present on the inner side of the rear door, 
wipe them off with a lint-free cloth.
≥
If any liquid such as water droplets has adhered to this unit or inner 
side of the rear door, wipe off with a soft dry cloth. Do not open or 
close the rear door near the water, when underwater, using wet 
hands, or when this unit is wet. It may cause water leakage.
∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)
It is not a malfunction or failure of this unit. It may be caused by the 
environment in which this unit is used.
≥Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and unit 
malfunction.
What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged
≥ Turn off the unit and open the rear door in a place with constant 
ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, sand 
and dust. The fog will disappear naturally in about 2 hours with the rear 
door open when the temperature of this unit gets close to the ambient 
temperature.
≥ Contact Panasonic’s Service Center if the fogging does not disappear.
Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged
Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged 
when this unit is used in areas that undergo a significant change in 
temperature or in high humidity, such as the following:
≥ When this unit is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot 
beach etc.
≥ When this unit is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as 
at a ski resort or at high altitude
≥ When the rear door is opened in a high-humidity environment
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1Open the rear door.
2Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner 
side of the rear door.
≥If there are any foreign objects, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the 
surrounding area, water will leak  within a few seconds causing 
malfunction.
Check before using underwater
Do not open or close the rear door in places with sand and dust, 
close to water, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may 
cause water leaks.
1 Unlock the LOCK lever.
2 Slide the open/close lever.
3 Open the rear door.
LOCK
SD CARD/
BATTERY
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3If foreign objects are present, wipe them off with a 
lint-free cloth.
≥Be extremely careful to remove any sand etc. 
that may adhere to the sides and corners of 
the rubber seal.
≥ Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any 
liquid. It may cause water leaks and 
malfunction if you use this unit with liquid 
adhered.
4Check for cracks and deformation 
of the rubber seal on the rear door.
≥The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease 
after about 1 year, with use and age. To avoid 
permanently damaging this unit,  the seals should be replaced once 
each year. Please contact Panasonic’s Service Center for related costs 
and other information.
5Close the rear door securely.
1 Close the rear door.
2 Slide the open/close lever.
3 Lock the LOCK lever.
≥ Lock securely to the points where the red portion of the open/close 
lever and LOCK lever are no longer visible.
≥ To prevent water seeping into this unit, be careful not to trap foreign 
objects such as liquids, sand, hair or dust etc.
LOCK
SD CARD/
BATTERY
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≥Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 10 m (33 feet) with the 
water temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC (32  oF and 95 o F).
Do not use this unit at a depth of over 10 m (33 feet).  / 
Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 5 m (16 feet) with the 
water temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC (32  oF and 95 o F).
Do not use this unit at a depth of over 5 m (16 feet).
≥ Do not use it in hot water over 35 oC (95  oF) (in a bath or hot spring).
≥
Do not use this unit underwater not longer than 60 minutes continuously.≥ Do not open or close the rear door underwater.
≥ Do not apply shock to this unit underwater. (Waterproof performance 
may not be maintained, and there is a chance of water leak.)
≥
Do not dive into the water holding this unit. Do not use this unit in a location 
where the water will splash strongly, such as rapid flow or waterfall. (Strong 
water pressure may be applied, and it may cause malfunction.)
≥ This unit will sink in the water. Take care not to drop this unit and lose it 
underwater by securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar 
measure.
Using this unit underwater
Caring for this unit after using it underwater
Do not open or close the rear door until the sand and dust is 
removed by rinsing this unit with water.
Make sure to clean this unit after using it.
≥Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on 
your hands, body, hair, etc.
≥ It is recommended to clean this unit indoors, avoiding places where 
water spray or sand may fall.
Do not leave this unit uncared for longer than 60 minutes after 
using it underwater.
≥ Leaving this unit with foreign obje cts or saline matter on it may 
cause damage, discoloration, corrosion, unusual odour, or 
deterioration of the waterproof performance.
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1Rinse with water with the rear door closed.≥After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in fresh water 
pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less.
≥ Do not directly rinse this unit with tap water.
2Hold this unit as shown in the illustration, and shake 
it gently several times to drain the water.
≥Fasten the strap firmly to prevent this unit from dropping.
SD CARD/
BATTERY
LOCK
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3Wipe off water drops on this unit with a dry soft cloth 
and dry this unit in a shaded area which is well 
ventilated.
≥Dry this unit by standing it on a dry cloth.
≥ If water collects on the microphones or speaker of this unit, it may 
cause lower sound or distorted sound. Dry for approximately 1 hour.
≥ Do not dry this unit with hot air from dryer or similar. It will deteriorate 
the waterproof performance or cause failure due to deformation.
≥ Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, or cleanser, or 
soap or detergents.
4Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the 
rear door, and wipe off any water droplets or sand left 
inside using a soft dry cloth.
≥Water droplets may adhere to the card when the rear door is opened 
without thoroughly drying. Also, water may accumulate in the gap 
around the card compartment, the battery compartment or the terminal 
connector. Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft dry cloth.
≥ The water droplets may seep into this unit when the rear door is closed 
while it is still wet, causing condensation or failure.
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∫Wiping moisture from the unit
If there is moisture inside the rear door, wipe every crevice completely 
clear of moisture.
(This moisture is not due to exposure to water)
A Moisture here
∫About the water draining design
This unit is designed so that water that entered the gaps around the 
zoom button etc. drains out. For this reason, bubbles may appear when 
the unit is immersed in water, but this is not a malfunction.
Draining water from the unit
Drainage holes are found on the bottom of the unit. Hold the unit 
vertically, as shown, to drain off the water.
When draining, attach the hand strap to the unit and secure the hand 
strap to your wrist to prev ent the unit from dropping. ( l16)
B Drainage holes
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≥It may cause injury to the skin if you directly touch the metal parts 
of the unit in places where temperature is very low [environments 
under 0 oC (32  oF), such as ski resorts or places at high altitude] 
for a long period of time.
Use gloves or similar when using it for long periods.
≥ The performance of the battery (recording time/operating time) may 
decrease temporarily when using in a temperature between  j10 oC 
and 0 oC (14  oF and 32 o F) (cold places such as ski resorts or places at 
high altitude). Charge the battery su fficiently in a place where the 
ambient temperature is between 10 oC and 30 oC (50  oF and 86  oF).
≥
The battery cannot be recharged in a temperature less than 0oC (32 oF). 
(The Status indicator blinks when the battery cannot be recharged.)
≥ Power cannot be supplied to the device via an electric wall socket 
using the AC adaptor when the temperature is under 0 oC (32 o F).
≥ If the unit gets very cold in cold places such as ski resorts or places at 
high altitude, performance of the LCD monitor may temporarily drop 
immediately after turning the power on, e.g. the picture on the LCD 
monitor being slightly darker than usual or ghost images appearing. In 
cold environments, keep the unit warm during use by keeping it inside 
your cold-weather gear or clothe s. The performance will resume as 
normal when the internal temperature rises.
≥ If the unit is used in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high 
altitude with snow or water droplets adhered to the unit, some parts of 
the unit may become hard to move or the sound may become dim with 
snow or water droplets freezing in the gap of the zoom button, the 
power button, speakers, and microphone. This is not a malfunction.
≥ If the Wi-Fi
® function is used in cold places such as ski resorts or 
places at high altitude, playback may not be performed correctly.
Preparation
When using in a cold climate or at 
low temperatures
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* To prevent the unit from dropping, be sure to attach the handstrap.
Preparation
Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2013. These may be subject to 
change.
Battery pack
VW-VBX090Handstrap
*
VFC4817
AC adaptor
VSK0750 CD-ROM
Software
AV cable
VFA0555 CD-ROM
Owner’s Manual
VFF1182
USB cable
VFA0554
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