Panasonic Hx Wa20 Owners Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Dual Camera
Model No.HX-WA20HX-WA2HX-DC2
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read 
the instructions completely.
until 
2012/3/8
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
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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 
rear door ( / ) 
or the battery holder 
( ) of your camera. Be 
sure to retain this manual  as 
your convenient camera...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
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.
FCC Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN 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.
This...

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∫
Product Identification Marking
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 /
Inner side of LCD monitor
Battery holder
HX-WA20HX-WA2
HX-DC2
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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED 
BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE 
THE SD CARD.
≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT 
OBJECTS
≥ DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH 
TEMPERATURE  ... Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, 
next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the 
internal parts of your camera.
≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE  ... If the unit is 
suddenly moved from a...

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-If you see this symbol-
∫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 contentPanasonic 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...

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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 39 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...

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Preparation
(Important)
About the Waterproof and Dustproof Performance of this unit 
[HX-WA20]/[HX-WA2] .......................................................................  13Check before using underwater ..................................................  15
Using this unit underwater...........................................................  18
Caring for this unit after using it underwater ...............................  18...

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Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback ..................................  64
Using the menu screen ...................................................................  68
Using Option Menu ..........................................................................  70OPTION MENU 1 ........................................................................  70
OPTION MENU 2 ........................................................................  71
OPTION MENU 3...