Panasonic HX-WA30, HX-WA03, HXWA03H Recording underwater, Menu 1 # Scene Mode # Under Water

Advanced (Recording)

Recording underwater

The unit can record underwater at depths of down to 10 m (33 feet)

( HX-WA30) /5 m (16 feet) ( HX-WA3 / HX-WA03). (for periods within 60 minutes)

Before recording underwater, be sure to read “(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of this unit” (page 8 to 17) and to use the camera correctly. Incorrect use may result water entering the unit and malfunction.

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. (l 38)

Select the menu. (l 60)

[MENU]: 1 # [SCENE MODE] # [ (UNDER WATER)]

≥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. (l 14)

≥Do not use the Under Water Mode except when recording underwater.

≥When recording underwater, the sound of the unit motor will be recorded at a relatively high volume. However, in Under Water Mode, the sound of the motor is suppressed through the action of an audio filter. (sound quality differs to when recording in other modes)

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