Panasonic Hx Wa30 Owners Manual

							Owner’s Manual
Dual Camera
Model No.HX-WA30HX-WA3
HX-WA03
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2013/2/25
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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 content
Panasonic 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 does not guarantee any content if recording or editing 
does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where 
any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-built-in 
memory related component).
∫Handling of built-in memory
This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. When using this 
component, pay attention to the following points.
Back up data periodically.
The built-in memory is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data 
due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, 
back up the data to a PC or disc. ( l191)
≥ The status indicator ( l19) illuminates in red while the SD card or built-
in memory is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, 
deleting etc.). Do not perform the following operations when the 
indicator illuminates. It may damage the built-in memory or cause a 
malfunction in the unit.
j Turn the unit off (remove the battery)
j Insert and remove the SD Card
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit. ( l227)
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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  30 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 recording/motion picture 
playback are indicated by   in this owner’s manual.
≥ Functions that can be used for still picture recording/still picture 
playback are indicated by   in this owner’s manual.
≥ Functions that can be used for audio recording/audio playback are 
indicated by   in this owner’s manual.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example:  l00
≥ “File” is used to mean “scene”, “still picture” and “audio file”.
This owner’s manual is designed for use with models  ,   and  . Pictures may be slightly different from the 
original.
≥ The illustrations used in this owner’s manual show model  , 
however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.
≥ Depending on the model, some functions are not available.
≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥ Not all models may be available depending on the region of 
purchase.
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Read this first .....................................................................................  2
Preparation
(Important)
About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance 
of this unit...........................................................................................  8Check before using underwater ..................................................  12
Using this unit underwater...........................................................  14
Caring for this unit after using it underwater ...............................  14
When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures ..................  18
Names and Functions of Main Parts ..............................................  19
Power supply....................................................................................  22 Inserting/removing the battery.....................................................  22
Charging the battery ...................................................................  25
Charging and recording time .......................................................  27
Recording to a card .........................................................................  30 Cards that you can use with this unit ..........................................  30
Inserting/removing an SD card....................................................  32
Turning the unit on/off .....................................................................  35 About Standby Mode...................................................................  36
About the high temperature warning icon ...................................  37
Selecting a mode .............................................................................  38
Setting date and time.......................................................................  39
Contents 
						

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Basic
Before recording ..............................................................................  42
Recording motion pictures .............................................................  44
Recording still pictures ...................................................................  47About recording still pictures during motion picture recording 
and audio recording ....................................................................  50
Recording audio...............................................................................  51
Intelligent Auto Mode ......................................................................  53
Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback ..................................  56
Using the menu screen ...................................................................  60 Using the Simple Menu ...............................................................  62
Using the Option Menu....................................................................  63 OPTION MENU 1 ........................................................................  63
OPTION MENU 2 ........................................................................  67
OPTION MENU 3 ........................................................................  69
Advanced (Recording)
Using the zoom ................................................................................  73Double range zoom [HX-WA3] / [HX-WA03] ...............................  75
Zoom Mode .................................................................................  76
Image Stabilizer................................................................................  78
Recording in Slow Motion Mode [HX-WA30] .................................  80
Recording with a filter effect...........................................................  83
Burst recording ................................................................................  87
Recording panorama still pictures .................................................  89
Recording underwater .....................................................................  93 Record with color balance and audio that are suitable for 
recording underwater ..................................................................  93
Recording functions of menus .......................................................  94 RECORDING MENU 1................................................................  94
RECORDING MENU 2..............................................................  102
RECORDING MENU 3..............................................................  105
RECORDING MENU 4..............................................................  108 
						

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Manual recording ...........................................................................  115White Balance ...........................................................................  115
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment [HX-WA30] ....................  117
Setting the focus and recording ................................................  120
Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations .....................................................................  121Playback using operation icon ..................................................  121
Creating still picture from motion picture ...................................  123
Cutting out a section of a panorama still picture .......................  124
Zooming in on a still picture during playback 
(Playback zoom) .......................................................................  125
Various playback functions ..........................................................  127 Changing the playback settings and playing back the 
slide show .................................................................................  127
Playing back with a filter effect ..................................................  130
Displaying file information .........................................................  131
Using the playback menu..............................................................  133 PLAYBACK MENU 1 .................................................................  133
PLAYBACK MENU 2 .................................................................  134
Deleting scenes/still pictures/audio files.....................................  140 Protecting a file .........................................................................  143
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ...........................................  144 Connecting with an HDMI micro cable ......................................  148
TV format setting .......................................................................  148
Playback using VIERA Link™ .......................................................  149
Copy/Dubbing
Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card ..................................  151
Dubbing images onto other video devices..................................  153
Using the Eye-Fi™ card.................................................................  155 
						

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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi® function [HX-WA30] ...........................................................  160
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function and the 
preparations [HX-WA30] ................................................................  162
Connecting to Wi-Fi [HX-WA30]....................................................  165 Connecting to a wireless access point ......................................  166
Connecting to the smartphone ..................................................  176
Recording/playing back with remote operations 
[HX-WA30].......................................................................................  181
DLNA playback [HX-WA30] ...........................................................  185
How to Use the [Wi-Fi SETUP] Menu [HX-WA30] ........................  187
With a PC
What you can do with a PC ...........................................................  191 End User License Agreement ...................................................  194
Operating environment .................................................................  196
Installation ......................................................................................  200
Connecting to a PC ........................................................................  201 Use as a card reader ................................................................  202
Using the unit as a web camera ................................................  205
Starting HD Writer VE 3.0 ..............................................................  207 Reading the operating instructions of the software 
applications ...............................................................................  207
If using Mac ....................................................................................  208
Others
LCD Display Indications ................................................................  210
Messages ........................................................................................  214
Troubleshooting .............................................................................  215
Cautions for use.............................................................................  225
About copyright .............................................................................  232
Recording Modes/approximate recordable time.........................  234
Approximate number of recordable pictures ..............................  236 
						

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This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or 
waterproofing in all conditions.
*1 This means that this unit can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method 
established by Panasonic.
*2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of  the U.S. Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests 
from a height of 122 cm (4.0 feet), at 26 orientations (8 corners, 
Preparation
(Important)
About the Waterproof/Dustproof 
and Anti-shock Performance of 
this unit
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance
This unit’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the 
“IP68” rating. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines 
described in this document are strictly followed, this unit can 
operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 10 m (33 feet) for 
a time not exceeding 60 minutes. 
*1
Anti-shock PerformanceThis unit has cleared a test conducted by Panasonic, which 
complies with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock (a drop test 
performed from a height of 1.5 m (5.0 feet) onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) 
thick plywood when the LCD monitor was closed with the 
screen facing inwards). 
*2
 / 
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance This unit’s waterproof rating complies with the “IP68” rating. 
Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in 
this document are strictly followed, this unit can operate 
underwater, to a depth not exceeding 5 m (16 feet) for a time 
not exceeding 60 minutes. 
*1
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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.
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.HX-WA30HX-WA30
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≥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.
≥ Wipe off any sand grains or dust on the speaker ( l21) or 
microphones ( l21). 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.