Panasonic Hx Wa20 Owners Manual

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When connected 
by the USB cable, 
this unit is not 
detected by the 
PC.≥
After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, 
reconnect the supplied USB cable.
≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC.
≥ Check the operating environment. ( l150, 
162)
≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after 
restarting the PC and turning on this unit 
again.
When the USB 
cable is 
disconnected, an 
error message will 
appear on the PC. ≥
To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-
click the   icon in the task tray and follow 
the instructions on the screen.
Cannot see the PDF 
operating instructions for 
HD Writer VE 2.0 or 
HD Writer Web Uploader.≥You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or 
later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read 
the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer 
VE 2.0 or HD Writer Web Uploader.
Others
ProblemCheck points
If the SD card is 
inserted in this 
unit, it is not 
recognized. ≥
If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may 
not be recognized by this unit. Use this unit 
to format SD cards. ( l72)
With a PC
ProblemCheck points
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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.
Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional 
accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit.
≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and 
the surface finish may peel off.
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a 
long time.
Others
Cautions for use
About this unit
The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a 
malfunction.
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When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach, 
do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the 
unit.
≥Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care should be taken when 
inserting and removing a card.)
Keep the unit away from sea water.
≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the water with a well wrung 
cloth. Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth.
When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it.
≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s casing, causing it to malfunction.
Cleaning
≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the AC adaptor from the AC 
outlet, and then wipe the unit with a so ft, dry cloth.
≥ If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and squeeze firmly, and then 
wipe the unit with the damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry cloth.
≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or dishwashing liquid may alter 
the camera body or peel the surface finish. Do not use these solvents.
≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions that came 
with the cloth.
Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business 
uses.
≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not 
intended for continuous use, or for any industrial or commercial 
application resulting in prolonged use.
≥ In certain situations, continuous use could cause the unit to overheat 
and cause a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time
≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard, it is recommended that you place 
a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
HX-DC2
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When disposing of or giving away this unit, note that:
≥When the built-in memory undergoes [FORMAT], the file management 
information is changed but not all of the data in the built-in memory is 
deleted. It may be possible to recover the data using commercially 
available data-recovery software.
≥ When disposing of/giving away the unit, 
we recommend that you physically format 
the built-in memory of the unit.
To perform a physical format, connect the 
unit to the AC adaptor, remove the card, 
select [FORMAT]  # [DELETE DATA] 
from the option menu 2 and follow the on-
screen instructions.
≥ Please look after the data in your built-in memory carefully. Panasonic 
will not be held responsible in the un likely case that private data is 
divulged.
The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is 
susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the 
more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge 
indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 
5 minutes after starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function 
may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute amount of current continues to 
flow even if the unit is off. Keeping the unit in this state may result in 
over discharge of the battery. This may result in you not being able to 
use the battery even after it is charged.
≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag so metal does not come 
into contact with the terminals.
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity, with as 
constant temperature as possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 oC 
to 25 oC (59 °F to 77 °F), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)
≥ Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life 
of the battery.
About the battery
Delete all data in
Built-in Memory?
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≥Do not contaminate the terminal portion of the battery attachment 
portion or the battery terminals.
≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature, high-humidity, or oily-smoky 
places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥ To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend you 
charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely 
used up the charged capacity.
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be 
removed.
≥ Do not remove the external labels and this may result in a malfunction 
of the unit.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording.
≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period you are 
planning to record for. Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten 
recording time.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are 
damaged.
≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion.
If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been 
recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
≥ If the temperature of the battery is  extremely high or extremely low, 
charging may take time or the battery may not be charged.
≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be 
disturbed. Keep the AC adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from the 
radio.
≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may generate whirring sounds. 
However, this is normal.
≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor. (If you leave this unit 
connected, the AC adaptor will c onsume approximately 0.2 W of 
current.)
≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor clean.
About the AC adaptor
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When the status indicator is flashing at a particularly fast or slow 
rate, the following should be considered.
Flashing with approx. 4 second period (off for approx. 2 seconds, 
on for approx. 2 seconds):
≥When the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the battery 
is too high or low. It can be charged, but it may take a few hours to 
complete the charging normally.
≥ It will flash in 2 second intervals when normal charging resumes. Even 
in such cases, it may start flashing in 4 second intervals until charging 
is completed depending on the conditions of use.
Flashing with approx. 0.5 second period (off for approx. 
0.25 second, on for approx. 0.25 second):
≥ The battery is not charged. Remove the battery from the unit, and try 
charging again.
≥ Check that the terminals of the unit or battery are not dirty or covered 
with a foreign object, and connect the battery correctly once again. If a 
foreign object or dirt is present, turn off the unit before removing.
≥ The battery or environment is at an extremely high or low temperature. 
Wait until the temperature has returned to an appropriate level and try 
charging again. If  you are still unable to charge, there may be a fault in 
the unit, battery or AC adaptor.
Off:
≥ Charging has finished.
≥ If the status indicator stays off despite the charging being unfinished, 
there may be a fault in the unit, battery or AC adaptor. Refer to page 
184 for details on the battery.
About status indicator during charging
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When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that:
≥Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file 
management information and does not completely delete the data in 
the SD card.
≥ It is recommended that the SD card is 
physically destroyed or the SD card is 
physically formatted using this unit when 
disposing of or giving away the SD card.
To perform a physical format, connect the 
unit to the AC adaptor, insert the SD card, 
select [FORMAT]  # [DELETE DATA] 
from the option menu 2 and follow the on-screen instructions.
≥ The customer is responsible for the management of the data in the SD 
card.
About the SD card
Delete all data on the card? 
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≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth, such as 
eyeglass cleaner.
≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form 
on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth, such as eyeglass cleaner.
≥ When the unit has become very cold, for example due to storage in a 
cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual 
immediately after the unit is turned on. The normal brightness will be 
restored when the unit’s internal temperature rises.
LCD monitor
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD 
Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 230,000 dots. The 
result is more than 99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01% of the 
dots inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does 
not affect the recorded picture.
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∫Carefully observe copyright laws
Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your 
personal entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials 
cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of 
the copyrights.
∫Licenses
≥SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the 
United States and other countries.
≥ VIERA Link
™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
≥ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
≥ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
≥ Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Vista® are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries.
≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from 
Microsoft Corporation.
≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business 
Machines Corporation of the U.S.
≥ Intel
®, Pentium®, Celeron® and Intel® Core™ are trademarks of Intel 
Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
≥ AMD Athlon
™ is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
≥ iMovie, iChat, Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. 
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
≥ YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
≥ Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc.
≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions 
are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the 
manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.
Others
About copyright
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This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the 
personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in 
compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC 
Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-
commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed 
to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any 
other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. 
See http://www.mpegla.com
.
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