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Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. HX-WA30 HX-WA3 HX-WA03 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Owner's Manual Dual Camera Model No. customers only) VQT4X24
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. HX-WA30 HX-WA3 HX-WA03 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Owner's Manual Dual Camera Model No. customers only) VQT4X24
HXWA03 User Guide
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... used for still picture recording/still picture playback are indicated by in this owner's manual. ≥ Functions that can use with models HX-WA30 , HX-WA3 and HX-WA03 . ∫ Cards that can be used for audio recording/audio playback are indicated by in this owner's manual. ≥ ... read carefully. ≥ Not all models may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in this owner's manual show model HX-WA30 , however, parts of the explanation refer to different models. ≥ Depending on the model, some functions are indicated by an arrow, for...
... used for still picture recording/still picture playback are indicated by in this owner's manual. ≥ Functions that can use with models HX-WA30 , HX-WA3 and HX-WA03 . ∫ Cards that can be used for audio recording/audio playback are indicated by in this owner's manual. ≥ ... read carefully. ≥ Not all models may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in this owner's manual show model HX-WA30 , however, parts of the explanation refer to different models. ≥ Depending on the model, some functions are indicated by an arrow, for...
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... OPTION MENU 1 63 OPTION MENU 2 67 OPTION MENU 3 69 Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom 73 Double 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...
... OPTION MENU 1 63 OPTION MENU 2 67 OPTION MENU 3 69 Advanced (Recording) Using the zoom 73 Double 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...
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...not exceeding 10 m (33 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. *1 Anti-shock Performance This unit has cleared a test conducted by Panasonic. *2 "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" is the test method standard of the U.S. Defense Department, which complies with MIL-STD 810F Method...in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic, which specifies performing drop tests 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 HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Waterproof/Dustproof Performance This unit's waterproof ...
...not exceeding 10 m (33 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. *1 Anti-shock Performance This unit has cleared a test conducted by Panasonic. *2 "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" is the test method standard of the U.S. Defense Department, which complies with MIL-STD 810F Method...in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic, which specifies performing drop tests 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 HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Waterproof/Dustproof Performance This unit's waterproof ...
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HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 The waterproof performance may be covered by customer misuse, or mishandling will cause malfunction. ≥ Supplied accessories such as loss of paint or distortion ... or anti-shock performance. - 9 - 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-WA30 The waterproof performance may be degraded due to the strong water pressure when this unit is used deeper than...
HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 The waterproof performance may be covered by customer misuse, or mishandling will cause malfunction. ≥ Supplied accessories such as loss of paint or distortion ... or anti-shock performance. - 9 - 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-WA30 The waterproof performance may be degraded due to the strong water pressure when this unit is used deeper than...
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Using this unit underwater ≥ HX-WA30 Use this unit underwater at a depth of over 35 oC (95 oF) (in the water. Do not use this unit at a depth of over 5 m (... the rear door underwater. ≥ Do not apply shock to this unit at a depth of down to clean this unit after using it may fall. HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 10 m (33 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC. (32 oF and...
Using this unit underwater ≥ HX-WA30 Use this unit underwater at a depth of over 35 oC (95 oF) (in the water. Do not use this unit at a depth of over 5 m (... the rear door underwater. ≥ Do not apply shock to this unit at a depth of down to clean this unit after using it may fall. HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 10 m (33 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC. (32 oF and...
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... a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 2 Power button [ ] (l 35) 3 REC/ button [REC/ ] (l 38) 4 Intelligent auto button [ ] (l 53) 5 HX-WA30 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] (l 166, 176, 182, 185, 187) HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Creative Control button [ ] (l 83, 130) 6 Status indicator (l 2, 25, 32, 165, 230) 7 Open/close lever [SD CARD/BATTERY] (l 22, 32...
... a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 2 Power button [ ] (l 35) 3 REC/ button [REC/ ] (l 38) 4 Intelligent auto button [ ] (l 53) 5 HX-WA30 Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi] (l 166, 176, 182, 185, 187) HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Creative Control button [ ] (l 83, 130) 6 Status indicator (l 2, 25, 32, 165, 230) 7 Open/close lever [SD CARD/BATTERY] (l 22, 32...
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...; Use the USB cable/AV cable (only the supplied cable). - 20 - 9 12 10 13 16 17 MENU 14 18 11 19 15 9 HX-WA30 Slow Motion Mode button [ ] (l 80) HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Zoom range button [ ] (l 75) 10 Photoshot button [ ] (l 47) 11 SET button [SET] (l 56, 60, 111, 121) ≥ Use the SET button...
...; Use the USB cable/AV cable (only the supplied cable). - 20 - 9 12 10 13 16 17 MENU 14 18 11 19 15 9 HX-WA30 Slow Motion Mode button [ ] (l 80) HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Zoom range button [ ] (l 75) 10 Photoshot button [ ] (l 47) 11 SET button [SET] (l 56, 60, 111, 121) ≥ Use the SET button...
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23 20 21 HX-WA3 HX-WA03 22 20 Lens 21 Built-in flash (l 102) 22 Hand strap fixture HX-WA30 24 25 26 HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 ≥ Adjust the length after passing your arm through the hand strap. 23 Speaker 24 Internal stereo microphones 25 HX-WA30 Wi-Fi Transmitter (l 161) 26 Tripod receptacle - 21 -
23 20 21 HX-WA3 HX-WA03 22 20 Lens 21 Built-in flash (l 102) 22 Hand strap fixture HX-WA30 24 25 26 HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 ≥ Adjust the length after passing your arm through the hand strap. 23 Speaker 24 Internal stereo microphones 25 HX-WA30 Wi-Fi Transmitter (l 161) 26 Tripod receptacle - 21 -
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... Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) HX-WA30 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging Recording time Mode Maximum continuous recordable time 1 h 5 min Actual recordable time 40 min ...h 10 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 50 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 55 min 45 min 40 min 45 min 55 min 50 min s HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging Recording time Mode Maximum continuous recordable time 1h 1 h 10 min Supplied battery/ VW-VBX090 (optional) [3.7 V/...
... Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) HX-WA30 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging Recording time Mode Maximum continuous recordable time 1 h 5 min Actual recordable time 40 min ...h 10 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 50 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 55 min 45 min 40 min 45 min 55 min 50 min s HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging Recording time Mode Maximum continuous recordable time 1h 1 h 10 min Supplied battery/ VW-VBX090 (optional) [3.7 V/...
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∫ Approximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures Number of recordable pictures Recording time Playback time HX-WA30 Approx. 230 pictures By CIPA standard Approx. 115 min Approx. 255 min Number of recordable pictures Recording time Playback time HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Approx. 240 pictures By CIPA standard Approx. 120 min Approx. 255 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard ≥ CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association. ≥ Use of supplied battery ≥ Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB) - 29 -
∫ Approximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures Number of recordable pictures Recording time Playback time HX-WA30 Approx. 230 pictures By CIPA standard Approx. 115 min Approx. 255 min Number of recordable pictures Recording time Playback time HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Approx. 240 pictures By CIPA standard Approx. 120 min Approx. 255 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard ≥ CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association. ≥ Use of supplied battery ≥ Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB) - 29 -
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... After the notes are displayed, the recording standby screen is automatically displayed. To exit the display, press the MENU button. 7 HX-WA30 (At the time of purchase only) Select the desired recording mode using the SET button and then press the SET button. 6 (At the ... settings. (l 165) ≥ Exit the screen if the setup is not necessary. - 40 - Check them to the next display, press the SET button. ≥ HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 After the notes are displayed, the recording mode setting screen is automatically displayed. (When [DISP] is selected) Select the date format display method using...
... After the notes are displayed, the recording standby screen is automatically displayed. To exit the display, press the MENU button. 7 HX-WA30 (At the time of purchase only) Select the desired recording mode using the SET button and then press the SET button. 6 (At the ... settings. (l 165) ≥ Exit the screen if the setup is not necessary. - 40 - Check them to the next display, press the SET button. ≥ HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 After the notes are displayed, the recording mode setting screen is automatically displayed. (When [DISP] is selected) Select the date format display method using...
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...) Motion picture operation indicator (l 212) During motion picture recording When the remaining recordable time drops to approximately 30 seconds or less, μ flashes. ( HX-WA30 During recording in which a microphone outputs an abnormal sound when it picks up a sound from a speaker. - 45 - In that case, lower ... [SLOW MOTION MODE] (l 80) is set : (000:00:15) j When [SLOW MOTION (CONTINUOUS MODE)] (l 80) is set : (000:15:00) j HX-WA30 / HX-WA3 When [CREATIVE CONTROL] (l 83) is set to MINI (Miniature Effect (MINI)) or INTV (Time Lapse Rec (INTV)): (012:00:00) When the remaining space on...
...) Motion picture operation indicator (l 212) During motion picture recording When the remaining recordable time drops to approximately 30 seconds or less, μ flashes. ( HX-WA30 During recording in which a microphone outputs an abnormal sound when it picks up a sound from a speaker. - 45 - In that case, lower ... [SLOW MOTION MODE] (l 80) is set : (000:00:15) j When [SLOW MOTION (CONTINUOUS MODE)] (l 80) is set : (000:15:00) j HX-WA30 / HX-WA3 When [CREATIVE CONTROL] (l 83) is set to MINI (Miniature Effect (MINI)) or INTV (Time Lapse Rec (INTV)): (012:00:00) When the remaining space on...
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...] Returns the unit settings to the settings at the time of purchase. ≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET], [LANGUAGE] and the double range zoom ( HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 ) will not be changed. HX-WA30 [RESET Wi-Fi SETTINGS] Returns the Wi-Fi settings to page 147. Please refer to page 148. 2 OPTION MENU 2 [LANGUAGE] You...
...] Returns the unit settings to the settings at the time of purchase. ≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET], [LANGUAGE] and the double range zoom ( HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 ) will not be changed. HX-WA30 [RESET Wi-Fi SETTINGS] Returns the Wi-Fi settings to page 147. Please refer to page 148. 2 OPTION MENU 2 [LANGUAGE] You...
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≥ HX-WA30 When recording in the LCD monitor will differ when recording motion picture or still picture. At the time of purchase, recording standby screen is ... magnification is 1k, this unit can record from as close as 1 cm (0.39 q) with the zoom magnification at 1 time and from more than approximately 1.1 m (3.6 feet) ( HX-WA30 ) or approximately 1 m (3.3 feet) ( HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 ) when the zoom magnification is not displayed. ≥ When recording motion pictures at its maximum.) - 74 -
≥ HX-WA30 When recording in the LCD monitor will differ when recording motion picture or still picture. At the time of purchase, recording standby screen is ... magnification is 1k, this unit can record from as close as 1 cm (0.39 q) with the zoom magnification at 1 time and from more than approximately 1.1 m (3.6 feet) ( HX-WA30 ) or approximately 1 m (3.3 feet) ( HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 ) when the zoom magnification is not displayed. ≥ When recording motion pictures at its maximum.) - 74 -
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... (double range zoom). On the double-range zoom recording screen, the icon is displayed. Still pictures are recorded without being enlarged. - 75 - Double range zoom [HX-WA3] / [HX-WA03] The enlarged size will be recorded only as a motion picture.
... (double range zoom). On the double-range zoom recording screen, the icon is displayed. Still pictures are recorded without being enlarged. - 75 - Double range zoom [HX-WA3] / [HX-WA03] The enlarged size will be recorded only as a motion picture.
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...* 10k* 7k* 8.5k* 10k* 7.5k* 10k* 84k 102k 120k 90k 120k * The still picture can be enlarged without degrading the image quality. (Extra Optical Zoom) HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Image Stabilizer Double for range motion zoom pictures Motion picture recording OFF/ON ACTIVE MODE Still picture - - recording W (Wide) 1k 2k 1k 2k 1k...
...* 10k* 7k* 8.5k* 10k* 7.5k* 10k* 84k 102k 120k 90k 120k * The still picture can be enlarged without degrading the image quality. (Extra Optical Zoom) HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 Image Stabilizer Double for range motion zoom pictures Motion picture recording OFF/ON ACTIVE MODE Still picture - - recording W (Wide) 1k 2k 1k 2k 1k...
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... Rec (INTV))*1 *2: Record long, slow moving scenes by skipping certain intervals to Recording Mode. (l 38) Select the menu. (l 60) [MENU]: 1 # [CREATIVE CONTROL] # desired setting ≥ HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 You can also display the [CREATIVE CONTROL] menu by leaving a faint ghost-like trail after them. FISH (Fish-eye Effect (FISH)): Record motion pictures...
... Rec (INTV))*1 *2: Record long, slow moving scenes by skipping certain intervals to Recording Mode. (l 38) Select the menu. (l 60) [MENU]: 1 # [CREATIVE CONTROL] # desired setting ≥ HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 You can also display the [CREATIVE CONTROL] menu by leaving a faint ghost-like trail after them. FISH (Fish-eye Effect (FISH)): Record motion pictures...
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.... Recorded time Approx. 6 min Approx. 36 s - 84 - B/W (Monochrome (B/W)): Record in monochrome. HDRP (HDR Paint (HDRP)) *3: Record still pictures with reduced sharpness for a softer image. *1 HX-WA30 / HX-WA3 only *2 Mode for motion picture recording only *3 Mode for still picture recording only ∫ One Point Color Select the color to sepia. SOFT (Soft (SOFT...
.... Recorded time Approx. 6 min Approx. 36 s - 84 - B/W (Monochrome (B/W)): Record in monochrome. HDRP (HDR Paint (HDRP)) *3: Record still pictures with reduced sharpness for a softer image. *1 HX-WA30 / HX-WA3 only *2 Mode for motion picture recording only *3 Mode for still picture recording only ∫ One Point Color Select the color to sepia. SOFT (Soft (SOFT...
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j [E.I .S.(VIDEO)] is disabled. j [ISO] is set to setting. HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 [PICTURE SIZE]: setting is changed to setting) [EXPOSURE] is disabled. j If you record a still picture during motion picture recording, a ghost effect will not work ...] is disabled. ≥ (HDR Paint (HDRP)) j We recommend use of the recorded still picture is smaller than the range visible on the recording screen. - 86 - j HX-WA30 [PICTURE SIZE]: or setting is disabled. ( setting is changed to setting and setting is changed to (MULTI).
j [E.I .S.(VIDEO)] is disabled. j [ISO] is set to setting. HX-WA3 / HX-WA03 [PICTURE SIZE]: setting is changed to setting) [EXPOSURE] is disabled. j If you record a still picture during motion picture recording, a ghost effect will not work ...] is disabled. ≥ (HDR Paint (HDRP)) j We recommend use of the recorded still picture is smaller than the range visible on the recording screen. - 86 - j HX-WA30 [PICTURE SIZE]: or setting is disabled. ( setting is changed to setting and setting is changed to (MULTI).