Panasonic Hx Wa30 Owners Manual

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≥During panorama still picture recordin g, the zoom function is disabled.
≥ If you record a motion picture with [PANORAMA] set to   (360 e 
PANORAMA) or   (180 e PANORAMA), zoom operations are 
available during recording but  zoom will be automatically canceled 
when you stop.
≥ The panorama still picture that will be recorded will be narrower than 
what is displayed in the recording screen.
≥ Panorama still pictures are indicated by   or   in the 1-file or 8-
file thumbnail display.
≥ When...

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≥In the following cases, it may not be possible to record correctly.
jWhen the swing speed is too fast or too slow
j When recording the subject that have monotone colors or patterns 
repeating (such as sky, sandy beach, etc.).
j When recording moving subjects (such as people, pets, automobile, 
wave, flowers swaying in the wind, etc.)
j When recording in a dark place
j When recording in places with flickering light source such as 
fluorescent lamp, candle, etc.
j When recording the unit held away...

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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)
Record with color balance and audio that 
are suitable for recording underwater
When recording underwater, set [SCENE MODE] to   (UNDER 
WATER). The color balance and audio recording will be suitable for 
recording underwater.
≥Set to Recording Mode. ( l38)
Select the menu. (l60)
≥When [SCENE MODE] is set to   (UNDER WATER), [Before using 
the unit under water] and...

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≥Set to Recording Mode. ( l38)
You can switch between motion picture recording and audio recording, 
and switch the image quality of the motion picture to record.
∫ Recommended REC MODE settings
The icons that show the recommended uses of each REC MODE are 
displayed on the setting screen. Set the REC MODE in accordance with 
uses.
A REC MODE
B Recommended icon
≥ Recommended use icons are displayed in blue.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording functions of menus
RECORDING MENU 1
[REC MODE]
[MENU]:   #...

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 / 
 : Appropriate recording method for playing on high-vision  television.
 : Appropriate recording method for playing on a computer.
 : Appropriate recording method for Mac (iMovie’11).  Recommended for Mac users.
≥Recordable time using the battery ( l27)
≥ About the recordable time on the SD card or built-in memory 
(l 234)
≥ This function’s default setting is   mode.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving 
subject is recorded (particularly when recording in...

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Please refer to page 80.
The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when 
printing.
≥ You can also make the setting from the simple menu ( l62).
Please refer to page  83.
[SLOW MOTION MODE]
[PICTURE SIZE]
[MENU]:   # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
Picture sizeAspect ratioHX-WA30HX-WA3 / HX-WA03
4608 k3456 4608k3456 4:3
3616 k2712 4352k3264 4:3
2560 k1920 3072k2304 4:3
2048 k1536 2048k1536 4:3
640 k480 640k480 4:3
4608 k2592 4352k2448 16:9
3840 k2160 3744k2106 16:9...

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When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically 
sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
[SCENE MODE]
[MENU]:  # [SCENE MODE]  # desired setting
 (OFF):
Cancel the setting
5  (SPORTS):
To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause 
of playback
 (PORTRAIT):
To make people stand out against the background
 (SPOT LIGHT):
Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated
 (SNOW):
Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations
 (BEACH):
To...

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*1 only
*2 Mode for still picture recording only. This will not operate during the  motion picture recording.
≥You can also make the setting from the simple menu ( l62).
≥ (SUNSET/FIREWORKS/LANDSCAPE/NIGHT SCENERY/NIGHT 
PORTRAIT)
jImage may get blurry when close object is recorded.
≥ (FIREWORKS)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30. (Motion picture recording)
j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.
j  (the camera shake icon) is displayed constantly when recording 
still pictures,...

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∫
Limitations of Scene Mode settings
SettingLimitations
 (SPORTS) PANORAMA: Fixed to   (OFF).
CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF.
FOCUS: Fixed to  .
Slow Motion Mode: The setting is 
canceled.
EXPOSURE: Fixed to  .
 (PORTRAIT)
 (SPOT LIGHT)
 (SNOW)
 (BEACH) PANORAMA: Fixed to   (OFF).
CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF.
FOCUS: Fixed to  .
WHITE BALANCE: Fixed to  .
Slow Motion Mode: The setting is 
canceled.
EXPOSURE: Fixed to  .
 (SUNSET)
 (FIREWORKS)
PANORAMA: Fixed to   (OFF).
CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed...

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 (NIGHT SCENERY)PANORAMA: Fixed to   (OFF).
CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF.
FOCUS: Fixed to  .
FLASH: Fixed to  .
FACE FRAMING: Fixed to   (OFF).
Slow Motion Mode: The setting is 
canceled.
EXPOSURE: Fixed to  .
 (NIGHT PORTRAIT) PANORAMA: Fixed to   (OFF).
CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF.
FOCUS: Fixed to  .
Slow Motion Mode: The setting is 
canceled.
EXPOSURE: Fixed to  .
 (HANDHELD NIGHT 
SHOT) BURST: Fixed to   (OFF).
PANORAMA: Fixed to   (OFF).
CREATIVE CONTROL: Fixed to OFF.
FOCUS: Fixed to...