Panasonic owner manual Model No.HX-DC10

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Owner’s Manual

Dual Camera

Model No.HX-DC10

HX-DC1

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VQT3M88

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Contents Model No.HX-DC10 HX-DC1To Reduce the Risk of FIRE, Electric Shock or Product Damage VQT3M88HX-DC10/HX-DC1 FCC NoteAC adaptor Concerning the battery Battery pack Lithium ion battery packA./CANADA Consumers Attention Camera or the Power Supply Turned on When not in USE PrecautionsCare If you see this symbol IMPORTANT! Please Read Indemnity about recorded contentBe sure to take some test pictures beforehand Handling of built-in memoryPhoto compatibility About the battery packAbout the photos and illustrations in this manual Shoot movies What YOU can do with Your Digital Movie CameraTake photos Play back videos and photos 10 VQT3M88User guide on the Internet Hint12 VQT3M88 On a computer Pages 123 toContents 14 VQT3M88 „ Advanced OperationConnecting to a TV Connecting to a ComputerCOPYING/DUBBING 16 VQT3M88VW-VBX070 VSK0750 USB cable Battery packVFA0544 VFA0543 Lens cap 18 VQT3M88 About the CardSD Memory Sdxc MemoryWrite-protect switch Front Parts Names20 VQT3M88 Status Status indicator status Camera22 VQT3M88 RearOperation pad HX-DC10 HX-DC1Guide to charging time and recording capacity Charging the Battery PackCharging/recording time HX-DC10HX-DC1 24 VQT3M88Approximate operating time and number of recordable images Insert the battery pack SetupTo remove the battery pack 26 VQT3M88During charging To maximize the battery pack life Recharging when connected to a computer28 VQT3M88 About the temperature alert icon When removing the card Installing the Card30 VQT3M88 Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card If the status indicator is lit redHow to open the monitor unit Open the monitor unit, Press the power buttonTurning the Camera on and OFF Turning on the cameraPress the power button for at least 1 second Turning on the camera when it is in the sleep modeAbout the standby mode Turning off the camera34 VQT3M88 Date and Time SettingSet the date Press the Menu button Set the clockTo correct the date and time settings Date and time backupAbout the internal backup battery 36 VQT3M88Turn on the camera Press the REC/ button Switching Between the Recording Mode and Playback ModeMenu Screen Accessing/exiting the Menu Screen38 VQT3M88 To display a different Tab MenuSetting Screen Using the MenuAbout the applicable mode indicator 40 VQT3M88 Overview of the Menu Screen Recording MenuHX-DC10 Color mode Scene modeSelf-timer Remaining battery power indication42 VQT3M88 Metering mode n Multi-metering Focus modeImage stabilizer FocusTab 3 HX-DC10 44 VQT3M88Exposure page 78 HX-DC10 Shortcuts setting page 82 h Assign operation shortcuts toSubject tracking page 80 h Automatically target a specific Digital zoomPlayback Menu Play volume46 VQT3M88 SlideshowRed-eye correction Copy Repair the red-eye caused 48 VQT3M88 Intelligent Auto Mode HX-DC10Scenery Mode Scene Effect Night Recording nightMacro Recording zooming On a flower etc50 VQT3M88 Intelligent Auto ModeAutomatic white balance Auto focusFor best results Before Taking PicturesHolding the camera If the camera feels warm52 VQT3M88 How to use the accessoriesTurn on the camera Video RecordingPress the @ button End the recording54 VQT3M88 Taking PhotosSet it to the recording Press the O button HalfwayFocus and exposure can be locked What is the camera focusing on?Shutter speed and aperture are displayed If the camera shake icon appears56 VQT3M88 Shoot a photo while recording a videoAbout the recording size of photos Take the picture MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY ZoomWhen the Zoom Range button is pressed... HX-DC1 When recording videos at a high magnification58 VQT3M88 Press the SET button Playing Back Videos and Photos60 VQT3M88 Video playback operationTo do this Do this If the appears on the Playback Screen 62 VQT3M88 How to save one frame from a video as a photoFile size for a video is very large If no audio is heardDelete single/delete all/delete folder Deleting Files64 VQT3M88 Delete selectedSelect DELETE, and press the SET button Delete ALL, Delete FolderSelect YES, and press the SET button Press the O button or @ buttonImage display playback Playback Modes66 VQT3M88 Magnifying zooming in the image photos only Display a photo Push the zoom switch towardWith the face tracking function To magnifyRecording Menu Recording mode setting68 VQT3M88 Recording Select , and press the SET Audio recording and playbackEnd the audio recording You can capture a photo during an audio recording70 VQT3M88 Hi-Speed Burst Recorded pixels72 VQT3M88 Scene mode settingTo cancel the self-timer function Self-timer settingWhen xis selected When yis selectedWhen motion compensation is enabled Motion compensation image stabilizer setting74 VQT3M88 If the motion compensation does not seem to be workingAbout the macro mode Focus setting How to use the manual focusSelect -, and press the SET button 76 VQT3M88 ISO sensitivity settingHow to use the white set White balance settingTo cancel the white balance setting Reset the white balance in the following casesSetting ranges Aperture F3.5 to F8.0 Exposure setting HX-DC1078 VQT3M88 When recording a video When shooting a hi-speed burstShooting with the face tracking function Subject tracking settings80 VQT3M88 To cancel the color tracking operation Set the color tracking setting toShooting with the color tracking function photos only If the subject is not successfully targetedRecommended Settings Shortcut setting82 VQT3M88 Select SHORTCUTS, Press the SET buttonPhoto view Video viewToggle the SET button up or down To confirm the assigned shortcuts 84 VQT3M88Exposure compensation Changing a setting Slideshow settingsPlayback Menu Begin the slideshowTo cancel the protect mode for a file File protect settingProtect files one by one To select a different image in step88 VQT3M88 Protect selected filesRotate Why can’t the image be resized?Resize 90 VQT3M88 Correcting red-eyeIf the Red-eye correction not successful message appears Editing videos Procedure to trim extract a portion of a videoExtract the specified portion Two ways to split the video When editing videos Procedure to splice videos92 VQT3M88 Splice the videosSelect the video to be trimmed from the 8-image display Video trimming extractingSelect Split and press the SET button 94 VQT3M88 Toggle the SET button up When joining the first and latter PortionsSave AS NEW Overwrite96 VQT3M88 Playback volume?Select the desired option, and press the SET button Case of prolonged recordingSelect Splice and press the SET button Splicing joining videos98 VQT3M88 Playback volume? 100 VQT3M88 CopyIf Copy Single was selected If Copy ALL was selectedCopying selected files 102 VQT3M88 File Info DisplayTo access a Setting Screen Display the Option Setting MenuOption tab Tab Introduction to the Option Setting Menu104 VQT3M88 Battery Play Battery RECTurn ON/OFF Shutter106 VQT3M88 Format Initial SETDelete Data 108 VQT3M88 Playback Folder setting When the playback mode is active REC Folder setting When the recording mode is activeFile NO. CONT’D setting Remaining battery charge display 110 VQT3M88 TV output settingTV System TV AspectIf Viera Link is selected on Use the Viera Link 112 VQT3M88 Relation between TV Aspect setting and TV displayPhoto 169 Video in SD mode Video in HD mode 114 VQT3M88 Storage folder settingSelect an existing folder 102CDPFP Playback folder setting116 VQT3M88 File No. settingFile number function OFF File name image numberAt the end of a photography session When the built-in memory is used118 VQT3M88 Formatting initializingFormatting the card erases the files Can’t select Delete DATA?Checking the Remaining Card Memory Set the camera to the recording modeCheck the available audio recording time Set the camera to the audio recording mode120 VQT3M88 Display the Recording Menu or Playback Menu Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge122 VQT3M88 Battery remaining chargeApprox. full Card Reader Setting the Connection ModeWEB Camera About the USB cable 124 VQT3M88If the Disconnect USB cable message appears Insert and pull out the cable carefullyMounting your camera Using AS a Card ReaderDismounting the camera About the Contents of the Card About the volume name When using as a card readerAbout videos recorded with this camera Video playback operating environment Windows Mac OS128 VQT3M88 Selecting which medium to accessAbout audio files recorded with this camera Connecting to a Computer Operating environment Windows Using AS a Webcam130 VQT3M88 Set the camera to the WEB Camera webcam mode Using as a webcamMac What YOU can do with a Computer Contents of the supplied CD-ROM HD Writer VESmart wizard CD-ROM 134 VQT3M88 End User License AgreementConnecting to a Computer Operating environment for HD Writer VE Operating Environment136 VQT3M88 ComputerUSB RAMOther 138 VQT3M88To use the HD Writer VE CPU 140 VQT3M88Requirements Insert the CD-ROM into the computer Installation142 VQT3M88 Check the contents, then close the windowSelect Yes or No to create shortcut Click NextComputer must be rebooted for the application to work Select Start →Control Panel →Programs and Features Uninstalling HD Writer VESelect HD Writer VE 1.0, then click Uninstall 144 VQT3M88Select Start → All Programs → Panasonic → HD Writer VE 1.0 → Starting HD Writer VE146 VQT3M88 Copying photos on a computer Operating environment148 VQT3M88 To disconnect USB cable safelyConnecting to a TV Connecting to the Hdmi terminal Connecting to a video input terminal150 VQT3M88 What is the Viera Link? Playback using Viera Link Hdavi ControlPlaying Back on a TV Automatic input switching Operate with the remote control for the TV152 VQT3M88 Other linked operations Turning the unit offHint Dubbing in standard picture quality COPYING/DUBBING154 VQT3M88 COPYING/DUBBING 156 VQT3M88 Commonly Asked QuestionsQuestion Answer Action Larger, and for 158 VQT3M88 Moves? Will not be recorded Why does With the images 160 VQT3M88 Motor-like sound Camera’s During video Mechanical action Misc 162 VQT3M88Error Problem Cause Action TroubleshootingPower CameraShooting 166 VQT3M88 Subject Set the flash 168 VQT3M88 Lens Make sure Lens is not Image 170 VQT3M88Setting Restrictions When shooting hi-speed bursts Color Mode restrictionsSetting 172 VQT3M88About the status indicator when charging the battery pack About the scene mode function and focus settingOff 174 VQT3M88 About CopyrightCarefully observe copyright laws LicensesWave radiation Cleaning When carrying the camera, do not drop or bump itWhen disposing of or transferring the camera 176 VQT3M88Be sure to remove and store the battery after use About the batteryPrepare spare batteries when going out Do not throw an old battery into fireAbout the SD card 178 VQT3M88About condensation About the LCD monitor180 VQT3M88 SD card Recording mode Picture sizeBuilt-in Memory182 VQT3M88 Recording pixels Approximate Number of Recordable PicturesHX-DC10/HX-DC1 184 VQT3M88Hi-Speed Burst Specifications Lens HX-DC10 186 VQT3M88Zoom HX-DC10 Monitor White balance adjustmentMicrophone Speaker188 VQT3M88 Video Recording media Battery operation timeCompression Recording modesPhoto Recording media 190 VQT3M88Picture size Photo recording single-shot HX-DC10 HX-DC10/HX-DC1Accessory No Description Optional Accessories192 VQT3M88 Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico CustomersLimited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico Only Panasonic Camcorder Products Limited WarrantyCarry-In or Mail-In Service Product or Part Name Parts Labor194 VQT3M88 Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY As of March For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY196 VQT3M88 Instalación de la batería y de la tarjeta SDInserte la batería Inserte la tarjeta SDDurante la carga Carga de la batería198 VQT3M88 Encendido de la cámaraAbra la unidad de pantalla y Presione el interruptorPresione el interruptor durante al menos 1 segundo Apagado de la cámaraPresione el botón REC 200 VQT3M88 Selección del idioma de la pantallaPresione el botón Menu Seleccione Language y presione el botón SETPresione el botón @ GrabaciónTermine la grabación Presione suavemente el Botón O hasta el final 202 VQT3M88Consejo Presione el botón SET204 VQT3M88 Operación de reproducción de vídeosPara hacer esto Haga esto Si aparece en la pantalla de reproducción VQT3M88

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HX-DC1, HX-DC10 specifications

The Panasonic HX-DC10 and HX-DC1 are compact and versatile camcorders that combine high-quality video recording with user-friendly features, making them ideal for both casual users and aspiring videographers. These models stand out for their impressive image capture capabilities and innovative technologies, designed to enhance the shooting experience and deliver stunning results.

The HX-DC10 and HX-DC1 both feature a 14.1-megapixel sensor that ensures crisp and vibrant images. With the ability to record Full HD 1080p video, these camcorders capture each moment with remarkable clarity. The advanced image stabilization system is a standout feature, significantly reducing blur caused by shaky hands, enabling users to shoot smooth videos even in dynamic environments.

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