Panasonic HXWA10EB Operations Instructions

Operating InstructionsDual CameraModel No.HX-WA10Before use, please read these instructions completely.Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.EBWeb

10 VQT3P45k To prevent water leaking into the camera, please observe the following precautions before using it.k Check that there is sufficient batter

100 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACKPLAYBACK MENU 2To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 45 to 47.Correcting red-eye (page 55)Repair the red-e

VQT3P45 101ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACKEditing videos (page 55)You can trim away unwanted portions from a video and save it as a new video (video trimm

102 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACKProcedure to splice videosWhen editing videos...i When editing videos, do not turn off the camera, as doing so m

VQT3P45 103ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACKVideo trimming (extracting)1 Select the video to be trimmed from the 8-image display.h Move the yellow frame to

104 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK4 Specify the start point of the extract.h Play the video until approximately the desired point, pause the vide

VQT3P45 105ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK5 Press [I].h The start point of the video extract is set, and the screen to specify the end point appears.h Sp

106 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK7 Select the desired option, and press the SET button.h Editing starts.h When editing videos, do not turn off t

VQT3P45 107ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACKSplicing (joining) videosHINTi Videos that were recorded in different modes cannot be spliced.1 Display the Pla

108 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK4 Press the [O] button or [@] button.h A screen appears for you to select either to save the spliced video as a

VQT3P45 109ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACKHINTi If the file size of the video after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible to either “SAVE AS NEW” or “O

VQT3P45 112 If there is foreign matter adhering to the camera, use the supplied brush to remove it.h If there is any foreign matter, such as lint, ha

110 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACKCopy (page 55)Files can be copied from the built-in memory to the SD card.1 Display Playback Menu 2, select [CO

VQT3P45 111ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACKCopying selected filesCopy multiple selected files.1 Display Playback Menu 2, select [COPY], and press the SET

112 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACKFILE INFO DISPLAYYou can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera.1 Set the camer

VQT3P45 113OPTION SETTINGSOPTION SETTINGSOPTION SETTINGSDISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENUThe camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu.1

114 VQT3P45OPTION SETTINGSINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENUTab 1321231654321OPTION MENU 1CLOCK SETALERT SOUNDDISPLAYECONOMYBRIGHTNESSENTER

VQT3P45 115OPTION SETTINGS1 CLOCK SET setting (page 41)h Set the camera’s clock.2 ALERT SOUND settingh Settings for the types and volume of the camera

116 VQT3P45OPTION SETTINGSTab 232123154321OPTION MENU 2LANGUAGETV OUTPUTINITIAL SETFORMATENTER

VQT3P45 117OPTION SETTINGS1 LANGUAGE settingh Select the language in which the LCD monitor messages are displayed.2 TV OUTPUT setting (page 120)3 INIT

118 VQT3P45OPTION SETTINGSTab 3321231OPTION MENU 3431, 2ENTERREC FOLDERFILE NO. CONT'D

VQT3P45 119OPTION SETTINGS1 REC FOLDER setting (page 124) (when the recording mode is active)h Select a folder to record to.2 PLAYBACK FOLDER setting

12 VQT3P45i If there is liquid on the surface, wipe it off with a soft dry cloth.i The integrity of the rubber seals decreases after about 1 year. It

120 VQT3P45OPTION SETTINGSTV output setting (page 117)Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal.1 Select [TV

VQT3P45 121OPTION SETTINGS<If [VIERA Link] is selected>ON: Use the VIERA Link.OFF: Do not use the VIERA Link.3 Press [I] or [J] to select the d

122 VQT3P45OPTION SETTINGSRelation between [TV ASPECT] setting and TV displayThe tables below show the video signal that is output when the [TV ASPECT

VQT3P45 123OPTION SETTINGSHINTIf the TV display is not correct…i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either chang

124 VQT3P45OPTION SETTINGSStorage folder setting (page 119)Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files).1 Set the

VQT3P45 125OPTION SETTINGSPlayback folder setting (page 119)If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to

126 VQT3P45OPTION SETTINGSFile No. continued setting (page 119)<File number continued function [OFF]>If a newly formatted card is used, the file

VQT3P45 127OPTION SETTINGSi If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows.When the highest file number

128 VQT3P45OPTION SETTINGSFormatting (initialising) (page 117)A card must be formatted with this camera:i After purchasing, when used for the first ti

VQT3P45 129OPTION SETTINGSCHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORYYou can check how many images can be captured, how much video recording time and how much

VQT3P45 13HINTi If there is any foreign matter on the camera, use the supplied brush to remove it.i If the camera is used in the following environment

130 VQT3P45OPTION SETTINGSCheck the available audio recording time1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 79).h The remaining audio record

VQT3P45 131OPTION SETTINGSCHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGEWhen using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on t

132 VQT3P45OPTION SETTINGSHINTi If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the file information display (page 112

VQT3P45 133CONNECTING TO A COMPUTEROTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONSCONNECTING TO A COMPUTERCONNECTING TO A COMPUTERSETTING THE CONNECTION MODE1 Start yo

134 VQT3P45CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERHINTAbout the USB cablei Use only the supplied USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if a different USB cable is u

VQT3P45 135CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERUSING AS A CARD READERMounting your camera1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 133).h The message [Found

136 VQT3P45CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARDConfiguration of directories in the cardh Up to 999 files can be stored in folder 100

VQT3P45 137CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERWhen using as a card readeri Do not alter files or folders in your camera in any way. Doing so may result in your c

138 VQT3P45CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERAbout audio files recorded with this camerai Files can be played back using QuickTime.To access the files in the bu

VQT3P45 139CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERk Copying files from the camera’s built-in memory and/or the SD card to your PCCard reader function (mass storage)

14 VQT3P45k Causes of water leaki If the camera is used in any of the following conditions, a gap may appear between the camera body and the battery c

140 VQT3P45CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERUSING AS A WEBCAMThis camera can be used as a webcam.Operating environmentWindowsPC IBM PC/AT compatibleOS Microsof

VQT3P45 141CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERMacHINTi Although your camera can shoot at a maximum rate of 30 frames per second, the rate at which you can broadc

142 VQT3P45CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERWHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A COMPUTERContents of the supplied CD-ROMHD Writer VE 1.0You can copy the video/photo data to

VQT3P45 143CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERAvailable function Data typeSoftware requiredCopying data to a computerVideo and photoCD-ROM (supplied):HD Writer V

144 VQT3P45CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERHINTi The software cannot process audio files.i Writing data from a computer to this unit’s built-in memory of this

VQT3P45 145CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERArticle 2 Use by a Third PartyLicensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free o

146 VQT3P45CONNECTING TO A COMPUTEROPERATING ENVIRONMENTi Even if the system requirements mentioned in this operating instructions are fulfilled, some

VQT3P45 147CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERRAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit) Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more (

148 VQT3P45CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERi Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.i Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, F

VQT3P45 149CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERTo use the HD Writer VE 1.0You will need a high performance computer depending on the functions to be used. It may

VQT3P45 152 Wipe off the water, place the camera on a dry cloth and leave it to dry for a while in a well-ventilated shaded spot.3 Check that there

150 VQT3P45CONNECTING TO A COMPUTEROperating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)i Operates with the OS standard driver. Computer I

VQT3P45 151CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERINSTALLATIONWhen installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equ

152 VQT3P45CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER4 Select the country or region where you live, then click [Next].h If the country or region cannot be selected, se

VQT3P45 153CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER9 Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish].The computer must be rebooted for the appl

154 VQT3P45CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERUninstalling HD Writer VE 1.0Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer requi

VQT3P45 155CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERSTARTING HD WRITER VE 1.0i When using HD Writer VE 1.0 on Windows XP, log on to your computer as Administrator (or

156 VQT3P45CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERReading the operating instructions of the software applicationsi You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or

VQT3P45 157CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERIF USING Maci HD Writer VE 1.0 is not available for Mac.i iMovie ’11 is supported. For details about iMovie ’11, pl

158 VQT3P45CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERTo disconnect USB cable safelyDrag [CAM_SD] or [CAM_MEM] on the Desktop to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB

VQT3P45 159CONNECTING TO A TVCONNECTING TO A TVCONNECTING TO A TVCONNECTING TO A TVBy connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back files from the

16 VQT3P45k About the water draining designThis camera is designed so that water that entered the gaps around the zoom switch etc. drains out. For thi

160 VQT3P45CONNECTING TO A TVConnecting to a video input terminalUse the supplied AV cable to connect to a TV.i Do not use any other AV cables except

VQT3P45 161CONNECTING TO A TVPLAYING BACK ON A TVi After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the cam

162 VQT3P45CONNECTING TO A TV3 Operate with the remote control for the TV.1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or photo to b

VQT3P45 163CONNECTING TO A TVHINTi If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, read the ope

164 VQT3P45COPYING/DUBBINGCOPYING/DUBBINGCOPYING/DUBBINGCOPYING/DUBBINGDubbing in standard picture qualityImages played back on this unit can be dubbe

VQT3P45 165COPYING/DUBBING3 Start recording on the connected device.h To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recordin

166 VQT3P45IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSIMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSIMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSIf you have a question about

VQT3P45 167IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSShootingAre the settings retained even after the camera is turned off?— Except for some settings, such as the

168 VQT3P45IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSShootingWhat is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom?— Because shooting with the optic

VQT3P45 169IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSViewing imagesWhy is the image too bright?The subject was too bright.When capturing an image, devise a way to

VQT3P45 17WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR DIGITAL MOVIE CAMERAEasy shooting/playback (Basic features)Intelligent Auto Mode ... (page 56)Just point the camer

170 VQT3P45IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSViewing imagesWhy is not the magnified image clear?Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images

VQT3P45 171IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSMisc.The “Cannot edit, differing settings exist.” message appears.You have attempted to splice videos that wer

172 VQT3P45IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSMisc.Can I use my camera abroad?— You can charge the battery and connect to a TV to view your recordings when

VQT3P45 173IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSTROUBLESHOOTINGBefore taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution

174 VQT3P45IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSShootingAn image is not captured when the [O] button or [@] button is pressed.The power is not turned on.If th

VQT3P45 175IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSShootingThe digital zoom does not work.The digital zoom setting is set to .Set the digital zoom setting to .5

176 VQT3P45IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSLCD monitorNo playback image appears.The camera is not set to the playback mode.Set the camera to the playback

VQT3P45 177IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSViewing imagesThe image is too bright.The flash mode is set to m.Select a flash mode other than m.49The subjec

178 VQT3P45IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSViewing imagesThe colours of the images captured indoors are not correct.This is due to ambient lighting.Set t

VQT3P45 179IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSConnecting to a TVNo image or sound.The camera is not correctly connected to the TV.Follow the instructions to

18 VQT3P45Using the convenient features (Practical applications)Image stabiliser... (pages 51, 84)Subject tracking... (pages 53, 90)Scene mode... (pag

180 VQT3P45IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSRestrictions concerning the Scene Mode and Colour Mode features Scene Mode restrictionsSetting RestrictionsSpo

VQT3P45 181IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS* In some cases, the shutter speed may decrease to 1/15 sec.HINTWhen shooting hi-speed bursts...i The shutter

182 VQT3P45IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSAbout the scene mode function and focus settingi The scene mode changes to when the focus is set to or -.i

VQT3P45 183IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSABOUT COPYRIGHTk Carefully observe copyright lawsWhatever you have recorded and created can be used for your p

184 VQT3P45IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSCAUTIONS FOR USEKeep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens

VQT3P45 185IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSi Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface

186 VQT3P45IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSi Extremely high or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.i Environments that are hot, humid o

VQT3P45 187IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSi When used for an extended period of time, the camera surface and the SD card may become rather warm, but thi

188 VQT3P45IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSIf condensation forms on the camera, the lens will fog up and the camera may not work properly. Make every eff

VQT3P45 189IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSRECORDING MODES/APPROXIMATE RECORDABLE TIMEFor SD cards, only the principal memory capacities are listed. The

VQT3P45 19Keeping recorded videos (Copy/dubbing)From built-in memory to SD card... (page 55)DVD recorder and video deck... (page 164)* It is not possi

190 VQT3P45IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSi When the recording mode setting is set to audio recording <, and the recording exceeds about 5 hours, the

VQT3P45 191IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSAPPROXIMATE NUMBER OF RECORDABLE PICTURESFor SD cards, only the principal memory capacities are listed.The tim

192 VQT3P45IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSOPTIONAL ACCESSORIESProduct numbers correct as of February, 2011.These may be subject to change.i Battery pack

VQT3P45 193IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSSPECIFICATIONSSpecifications are subject to change due to performance upgrades.Digital Movie CameraSignal syst

194 VQT3P45IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSZoom: (Photo) 5× optical zoom; (Video) 12× (30p)/6× (60i/60p) advanced zoomDigital zoom; 120× (video mode, 30p

VQT3P45 195IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSAV multi connector audio output:155 mV, output impedance 220Ω, 2 chHDMI mini connector audio output:Linear PCM

196 VQT3P45IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSWater-resistant:Compliant with JIS protection grade 8 standards (according to tests conducted in-house by Pana

VQT3P45 197IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTSAudio compression:AAC (2 ch)k PhotoRecording media:SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)SDHC Memor

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2 VQT3P45Information for Your SafetyDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Dual Camera. Pleas

20 VQT3P45CONTENTSInformation for Your Safety ... 2CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

VQT3P45 21PLAYBACKPLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ...69How to save one frame from a video as a photo ...

22 VQT3P45 OPTION SETTINGSDISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU ... 113INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...

VQT3P45 23CONNECTING TO A TVCONNECTING TO A TV ...159Connecting to a video input ter

24 VQT3P45CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIESCheck the accessories before using this unit.Product numbers correct as of February, 2011. These may be sub

VQT3P45 25ABOUT THE CARDMedia cards that can be used with this camera (as of February 2011)Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Spee

26 VQT3P45i 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

VQT3P45 27SETUPSETUPSETUPPARTS NAMESFrontFlashLensMonitor unitInternal Stereo microphonePower buttonSpeaker[I] keySET buttonMENU button[G] key[H] key[

28 VQT3P45SETUPRearStatus indicator[@] button[ ] buttonLCD monitorStrap holder (page 60)Zoom switchbuttonTerminal cover lockTerminal coverPhoto shooti

VQT3P45 29SETUPk About the status indicator (See page 182 regarding the charging status.)i The status indicator lights or flashes to show the camera’s

VQT3P45 3k Concerning the batteryk EMC Electric and magnetic compatibilityThis symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.k Product identification mar

30 VQT3P45SETUPCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKAt the time of purchase, the battery pack is not charged. Please charge it fully before using it.Guide to char

VQT3P45 31SETUPi These times are approximations.i The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging time an

32 VQT3P45SETUP1 Open the battery cover.Battery cover1 Push the battery cover lock to the right to release it.Battery cover lock2 Open

VQT3P45 33SETUP2 Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover.h It is possible to insert the battery incorrectly, so please pay particular

34 VQT3P45SETUP3 Use the USB cable (supplied) to connect the camera and the AC adaptor, and then connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet.h Rechargin

VQT3P45 35SETUPHINTAfter installing the battery and/or after charging the battery, close the battery cover and terminal cover securelyi If any cover i

36 VQT3P45SETUPAbout the temperature alert icon During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) ri

VQT3P45 37SETUPINSTALLING THE CARDBefore using a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device, be sure to format it with this camera (p

38 VQT3P45SETUPHINTClose the battery cover securelyi If the battery cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be wate

VQT3P45 39SETUPTURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFFTurning on the camera1 Open the monitor unit, and press the power button.h The LCD monitor turns on.<H

4 VQT3P45[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to dis

40 VQT3P45SETUPTurning off the camera1 Press the power button for at least 1 second.h The camera turns off.h If you briefly press the power button, o

VQT3P45 41SETUPDATE AND TIME SETTINGThe camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during

42 VQT3P45SETUP4 Set the clock.1 Select [TIME].2 Press the SET button.h The Set Time Screen appears.3 Set the time to “19:30”.h The time is set in th

VQT3P45 43SETUPHINTTo correct the date and time settings1 Turn on the camera.2 Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page 113).3 Select [CLOCK SET] and p

44 VQT3P45SETUPSWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODESwitch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for view

VQT3P45 45SETUPMENU SCREENAccessing/exiting the Menu Screen1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 44).2 Press the MENU button.h Th

46 VQT3P45SETUPUsing the Menu1 Display the desired menu (page 45).2 Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button

VQT3P45 47SETUPHINTAbout the applicable mode indicatori This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is effective.i O@: Th

48 VQT3P45SETUPOverview of the Menu ScreenRecording Menu<Tab 1>1 Recording mode (page 78)<HD mode><SD mode>2 Recorded pixels (page 8

VQT3P45 49SETUP<Hi-Speed Burst>3 Scene mode (page 82)4 Colour mode5 Flash6 Self-timer (page 83)7 Remaining battery power indication (page 131)C:

VQT3P45 5IMPORTANT! PLEASE READk About handling the camerai Opening and closing the battery cover or terminal cover in a sandy or dusty environment ma

50 VQT3P45SETUP<Tab 2>3212317564321RECORDING MENU 2E.I.S.FOCUSFOCUS MODEMETERING MODEISOWHITE BALANCEENTER

VQT3P45 51SETUP1 Image stabiliser (page 84)h Compensate for camera shake during recording.2 Focus (page 85)h Adjust the focus according to the distanc

52 VQT3P45SETUP<Tab 3>321231P17654321RECORDING MENU 3EXPOSURESUBJECT TRACKINGDIGITAL ZOOMWIND CUTAUTO REVIEWSHORTCUTSENTER

VQT3P45 53SETUP1 Exposure (page 88) 2 Subject tracking (page 90)h Automatically target a specific colour with the colour tracking function, or capture

54 VQT3P45SETUPPlayback Menu<Tab 1>1 Slideshow (page 96)h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow.2 Play volumeh Adjust the volume

VQT3P45 55SETUP<Tab 2>1 Red-eye correction (page 100)h Repair the “red-eye” caused by the flash (photos only).2 Edit video (page 101)h Edit vide

56 VQT3P45SETUPINTELLIGENT AUTO MODEThe following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record.

VQT3P45 57SETUP*1 Video recording only*2 Photo shooting onlyHINTi Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.i Usi

58 VQT3P45SETUPk Intelligent Auto ModeWhen switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust

VQT3P45 59BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTINGBASIC OPERATIONSHOOTINGBASIC OPERATION/SHOOTINGBEFORE TAKING PICTURESFor best resultsHold the camera securely, keepi

6 VQT3P45k Be sure to take some test pictures beforehandBefore those important events, be sure to take some trial pictures to confirm that the images

60 VQT3P45BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTINGHow to use the accessoriesk Handstrap▲▲

VQT3P45 61BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTINGVIDEO RECORDING1 Turn on the camera (page 39), and set it to the recording mode (page 44).h If the subject is a per

62 VQT3P45BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTINGTAKING PHOTOS1 Turn on the camera (page 39), and set it to the recording mode (page 44).h If the subject is a perso

VQT3P45 63BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTINGHINTWhat is the camera focusing on?i A target mark & on the LCD monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on

64 VQT3P45BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTINGShoot a photo while recording a videoYou can capture a photo (single frame) while recording a video.1 While recordi

VQT3P45 65BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTINGMACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)Your camera has two zoom functions: Optical zoom and Digital zoom (page 53).1 Point the cam

66 VQT3P45BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTINGHINTWhen recording videos at a high magnificationi When recording videos at a high magnification, a moving subject o

VQT3P45 67BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTINGSHOOTING UNDER WATERThis camera can be used underwater up to a depth of 3 m for up to 60 minutes continuously. When

68 VQT3P45BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTINGAfter using in waterAfter using the camera in water, wash it with fresh water and dry it completely.1 Turn off the

VQT3P45 69BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACKPLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACKPLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 44).2 Se

VQT3P45 7k Concerning this unit’s recording method and compatibility<Video compatibility>i This camera is an MP4 standard (MPEG-4AVC/H.264 forma

70 VQT3P45BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACKVideo playback operationTo do this... Do thisNormal forward playback Press the SET button.Stop playback During playb

VQT3P45 71BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACKHINTIf the appears on the Playback Screen...i The icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segmen

72 VQT3P45BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACKHow to save one frame from a video as a photo1 Play back the video. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “sn

VQT3P45 73BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACKDELETING FILESDeleted files cannot be restored, so delete files only after carefully checking the contents.Delete si

74 VQT3P45BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK3 Select [DELETE], and press the SET button.<DELETE SINGLE>h The currently displayed file is deleted.h To del

VQT3P45 75BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK4 Press the SET button.h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [>].h Up to 100 files can be selected.

76 VQT3P45BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACKPLAYBACK MODES21-image display playback1 Display the image you wish to play back.h The 8-image display appears.2 P

VQT3P45 77BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACKMagnifying (zooming in) the image (photos only)1 Display a photo.2 Push the zoom switch toward the [T/]] side.h Ma

78 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGADVANCED OPERATIONSHOOTINGADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGRECORDING MENU 1To access and use the Menu Screen, see page

VQT3P45 79ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGAudio recording and playbackk Recording1 Select <, and press the SET button.h The audio recording mode is ena

8 VQT3P45IMPORTANT: ABOUT THE WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE OF THE CAMERAi This camera is qualified JIS protection grade 8 (JIS IPX8) for waterproof performa

80 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGk Audio playback1 Select an audio file (: icon), and press the SET button.h Playback begins.HINTIf no audio is h

VQT3P45 81ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGRecorded pixels (page 48)For photos, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. T

82 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGWhen the self-timer is used...i Shooting stops automatically after the maximum number of images has been captured

VQT3P45 83ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGSelf-timer setting (page 49)By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (page 92), you can set the self-ti

84 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGRECORDING MENU 2To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 45 to 47.Motion compensation (image stabiliser) setti

VQT3P45 85ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGFocus setting (page 51)How to use the manual focus1 Select -, and press the SET button.h The focus adjustment ba

86 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGISO sensitivity setting (page 51)With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to

VQT3P45 87ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGWhite balance setting (page 51)This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions

88 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGRECORDING MENU 3To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 45 to 47.Exposure setting (page 53)The shutter speed

VQT3P45 89ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGHINTi To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is recommended to use a tripod or other m

VQT3P45 9MAINTENANCE AND WATERPROOF PERFORMANCEk Before using the camera in water, please check the followingjCheck that there is no foreign matter ad

90 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGSubject tracking settings (page 53)Adjust the settings to automatically target a specific colour with the colour

VQT3P45 91ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGShooting with the colour tracking function (photos only)1 Set the colour tracking setting to .h A target mark (

92 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGShortcut setting (page 53)Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the arrow keys when they are pressed while th

VQT3P45 93ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING3 Press [I] or [J].h Display the function you wish to assign to the key.4 Press the SET button.h The selected f

94 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING5 Press the MENU button.h The screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears, and then you are returned to the

VQT3P45 95ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTINGExposure compensationBy assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to an arrow key (page 92), you can

96 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACKPLAYBACKADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACKPLAYBACK MENU 1To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 45 to 47.Slideshow

VQT3P45 97ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACKFile protect setting (page 54)Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files.Protect files one by one1 Disp

98 VQT3P45ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACKProtect selected filesSelect multiple files to protect.1 Display the Playback Menu 1 (page 45).2 Select [PROTEC

VQT3P45 99ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACKRotate (page 54)Captured photos can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.HINTi An image for which th