Panasonic Hx Wa30 Basic Owners Manual

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Press the REC/  button to change to recording mode.
≥
During zoom operations, the zoom bar is displayed.
≥ i.Zoom and Digital Zoom can be set in [ZOOM MODE].
Basic
Using the zoom
Zoom button
T side :Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side :Wide-angle recording (zoom out)

A Zoom bar
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Double range zoom [HX-WA3] / [HX-WA03]
 
The enlarged size will be approximately double size (double range 
zoom). Press again to return to normal size.
1Press the REC/  button to change to recording 
mode.
2Press the zoom range button.
≥ On the normal zoom recording screen, the   icon is displayed. On 
the double-range zoom recording screen, the   icon is displayed.
≥ You cannot operate the zoom range button in the i.Zoom/Digital Zoom 
region (blue).
≥ The image enlarged using the double range zoom can be recorded 
only as a motion picture. Still pictures are recorded without being 
enlarged.
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You can record fast-moving objects in sports scene, etc. in slow motion.
1Press the REC/  button to change to recording 
mode.
2Press the   button to switch the recording mode.≥Each time you press the   button, display changes.
Basic
Recording in Slow Motion Mode 
[HX-WA30]
SLOW MOTION MODE:
Records a slow motion picture at 120, 240 or 480 frames per second.
SLOW MOTION (CONTINUOUS MODE):
Slow motion pictures of 60 frames ( ) per second and 120 frames 
( ) per second are recorded as one scene.
Off (The setting is canceled)
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3(When [SLOW MOTION MODE] is selected)
Select the menu.
≥Press the MENU button to exit the menu setting.
4Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.≥(When [SLOW MOTION (CONTINUOUS MODE)] is selected)
If you press the SET button, the recording mode ( / ) 
switches. (You can also switch the mode during recording standby)
5Press the recording start/stop button again to pause 
recording.
[MENU]:   # [SLOW MOTION MODE] # desired setting
:Records a motion picture at 120 frames/second 
(1280k720 pixels)
:Records a motion picture at 240 frames/second 
(640 k360 pixels)
:Records a motion picture at 480 frames/second 
(320 k180 pixels)
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You can add various types of filter effects when recording motion pictures 
and still pictures.
1Press the REC/  button to change to recording 
mode.
2Select the menu. (l38)
≥  / 
You can also display the 
[CREATIVE CONTROL] menu 
by pressing the   button.
Basic
Recording with a filter effect
[MENU]:   # [CREATIVE CONTROL]  # desired setting1
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The unit can record underwater at depths of down to 10 m (33 feet) 
( ) /5 m (16 feet) (  /  ). (for periods within 60 
minutes)
When recording underwater, set [SCENE MODE] to   (UNDER 
WATER). The color balance and audio recording will be suitable for 
recording underwater.
1Press the REC/  button to change to recording 
mode.
2Select the menu. (l38)
≥When [SCENE MODE] is set to   (UNDER WATER), [Before using 
the unit under water] and [Maintenance after use in water] are 
displayed. Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof 
performance. Press the MENU button to exit the message screen.
≥ After use underwater, wash the unit in fresh water and dry well. ( l15)
≥ Do not use the Under Water Mode except when recording underwater.
Basic
Recording underwater
Before recording underwater, be sure to read “(Important) About 
the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of this 
unit” (page 10 to 18) and to use the camera correctly. Incorrect use 
may result water entering the unit and malfunction.
[MENU]:   # [SCENE MODE]  # [  (UNDER WATER)]
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By linking with Wi-Fi compatible devices, you can use the Wi-Fi functions 
of [LINK TO CELL]  and [DLNA PLAYBACK] .
Before using the respective Wi-Fi functions, check and prepare your 
device.
To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or 
smartphone via Wi-Fi.
≥ Please refer to the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) for details about the 
Wi-Fi connection.
≥ For the operations and settings of your device such as the 
smartphone, please read the operating instructions of the device.
Wi-Fi [HX-WA30]
What you can do with the Wi-Fi® 
function
FeatureDescription of functions
[LINK TO CELL] Using a smartphone, you can perform record/
playback operations from a remote location or 
upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded 
in this unit on SNS (Social Networking Service).
[DLNA PLAYBACK] Connecting this unit to a DLNA-compatible TV 
via Wi-Fi, you can play back scenes and still 
pictures on the TV.
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If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established
Please refer to the operating instruction of the device in use for details 
about the setting of the wireless access point or smartphone.
ProblemCheck points
It cannot connect 
to the wireless 
access point.
The wireless 
access point is not 
detected. (General)
≥
Turn ON the wireless access point.
≥ Approach the wireless access point and 
reconnect.
≥ If it takes time to complete the connection, 
the Wi-Fi connection will be aborted.
Reset the connection settings.
≥
Check how to connect to the wireless access 
point and how to set the security settings.
≥ Make sure the wireless access point is 
registered in this unit.
≥ The device may be unable to locate the 
wireless access point due to problems with 
the signal. Use [Manual Connection].
≥ The Wi-Fi function will not work underwater.
(Easy Connection)
≥ Make sure the wireless access point is in 
the correct WPS standby mode.
≥
Make sure the PIN code has been correctly 
input.
(Manual Connection)
≥ Make sure the SSID and password have 
been correctly input.
≥ Check the Authentication method, 
Encryption type, and Encryption key 
(Password).
Radio waves of the 
wireless access 
point get 
disconnected. ≥
The condition may improved by moving the 
location or changing the angle of the 
wireless access point.
≥
If you use another 2.4 GHz band device such as 
a microwave oven or cordless telephone nearby, 
you may interrupt the signal. Keep a sufficient 
distance from these types of devices.
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The Wi-Fi 
connection is not 
possible between 
this unit and a 
smartphone.(Wireless Access Point Connection)
≥
Make sure the smartphone is properly 
connected to the wireless access point by 
checking the Wi-Fi settings of the 
smartphone.
≥
Make sure this unit and the smartphone are 
connected to the same wireless access point.
≥ Make sure the wireless access point is 
registered in this unit.
(Direct Connection)
≥ Make sure the smartphone is properly 
connected to this unit by checking the Wi-Fi 
settings of the smartphone.
≥ Make sure the SSID and password have 
been correctly input.
≥ Make sure the smartphone is not connected 
to the wireless access point. If it is 
connected to the wireless access point, 
change the Wi-Fi access point using the 
smartphone’s Wi-Fi set up.
It takes long time 
every time to 
connect to a 
smartphone. ≥
It may take longer time to connect 
depending on the Wi-Fi connection setting 
of the smartphone, but it is not a 
malfunction.
This unit is not 
displayed in the 
Wi-Fi setting 
screen of the 
smartphone. ≥
Try switching the ON/OFF of the Wi-Fi 
function in the Wi-Fi settings of the 
smartphone.
The Wi-Fi 
connection is 
disconnected 
immediately. ≥
If there is a setting for avoiding poor 
connections in the Wi-Fi setting menu of the 
Android™ device 4.0 or later version, turn it 
OFF.
ProblemCheck points
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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.
≥ Android and Google Play are trademar ks or registered trademarks of 
Google Inc.
≥ The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
≥ The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
≥ “Wi-Fi”, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”, “WPA” and “WPA2” are marks or 
registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
≥ DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service 
marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
≥ 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.
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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