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Panasonic HX-A500 Basic Owner's Manual

Panasonic HX-A500 Basic Owner's Manual

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Basic Owner's Manual
Wearable Camera
Model No.
Please read these instructions carefully before using
this product, and save this manual for future use.
HX-A500
(U.S. customers only)
SQT0251

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  • Page 1 You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following website. (As of April 2014) http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Dear Customer, Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it Dealer Address will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
  • Page 3 Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HX-A500 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Read these instructions. 12) Use only with the Keep these instructions.
  • Page 5 Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of the unit. Conforms to UL STD 60065. Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.60065. U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

  • Page 6: Cautions For Use

    -If you see this symbol- ≥ Make sure to use the supplied cable. ≥ Do not extend the cable. Information on Disposal in other ≥ Do not spray insecticides or volatile Countries outside the European chemicals onto this unit. Union ≥...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preparation Wi-Fi ® (Important) About the Waterproof/ Wi-Fi function........26 Dustproof........... 8 Install the “Image App”...... 26 Read this first .......... 11 Using remote operation with Accessories..........12 a direct connection What you can do with this unit ....13 ([Smartphone Direct Connect]) ..

  • Page 8: Preparation

    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. ≥ The waterproof performance may be degraded due to the strong water pressure when this unit is used deeper than 3.0 m (10 feet) underwater.
  • Page 9 ≥ The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To avoid permanently damaging this unit the seals should be replaced once every two years. Please contact Panasonic’s Service Center for related costs and other information. Close the side cover securely.
  • Page 10 Using this unit underwater ≥ Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 3.0 m (10 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC (32 oF and 95 oF). ≥ Do not use this unit at a depth of over 3.0 m (10 feet). ≥...

  • Page 11: Read This First

    Use it at your own risk. ∫ 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.

  • Page 12: Accessories

    ≥ Smartphone operations are described as follows: Drag Drag and Drop Touch the screen Move your finger Move your finger lightly and release while still touching while still touching your finger. the screen. the screen, and release the finger. ∫ Cards that you can use with this unit microSD Memory Card and microSDHC Memory Card Preparation Accessories...

  • Page 13: What You Can Do With This Unit

    Preparation What you can do with this unit You can enjoy a variety of functions by setting up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone or a wireless access point. ≥ Recording motion pictures/still pictures (l 24) ≥ Menu settings (l 19) Wi-Fi Connection with a smartphone 1080/30p Image App...

  • Page 14: Power Supply

    Preparation Power supply Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time. ≥ This unit has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Do not remove except when disposing of this unit.

  • Page 15: Charging And Recording Time

    ≥ For information about charging with a mobile USB charger or an AC adaptor, check the support site. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/index.html (This site is English only.) The power plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the power plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.

  • Page 16: Recording To A Card

    Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/index.html (This website is in English only.) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed for all microSD cards. ≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

  • Page 17: Inserting/Removing A Microsd Card

    Inserting/removing a microSD card When using a microSD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the microSD card. (l 19) When the microSD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

  • Page 18: Turning This Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning this unit on/off Press the power button to turn on this unit. The power lamp is turned on. To turn off this unit Hold down the power button until the power lamp goes off. Preparation Setting date and time The clock is not set at the time of purchase.

  • Page 19: Using The Menu Screen

    Preparation Using the menu screen To get back to the previous screen Press the joystick. Move the joystick left. Select the top menu A, To exit the menu screen then press the joystick. Press the recording start/stop button.  Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.

  • Page 20: Basic

    Basic Before recording This unit is designed to record images when attached to the Armband Case and the Head Mount. Wearing this unit Wear the main unit and camera unit. ≥ If a feeling of discomfort arises after a long period of use, stop the use or adjust the ...
  • Page 21 Pass the band through the band hole. Attach the band to the hard surface of the hook and loop fastener to fasten the band to your arm. ≥ When fastening the main unit, try not to drop the camera unit to avoid a shock and try not to ...
  • Page 22 Assembling the Head Mount Push down the lock lever of the Head Mount (L) to the UNLOCK side.  A Lock lever Attach the Head Mount (R) to the Head Mount (L).  Loosen the adjustment knob, and change the direction of the camera ...

  • Page 23: How To Remove The Camera

    Hook the Head Mount to your ears firmly so that the camera unit will be positioned on the left side of your face. Adjust the size of the Head Mount, and push down the lock lever to the LOCK side. ≥...

  • Page 24: Recording

    Basic Recording ≥ Set this unit to the desired Recording Mode before recording. Press the recording start/stop button.  ≥ If this unit is set to record a motion picture, recording starts. ≥ In [PICTURE RECORDING], a still picture will be recorded.

  • Page 25: Playback Using A Smartphone

    Basic Playback using a smartphone Motion pictures or still pictures stored in this unit are played back with the smartphone. ≥ For more information, refer to the [Help] in the “Image App” menu. Preparation: 1 Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone. (l 26) 2 Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone, and perform the remote operation.

  • Page 26: Wi-Fi

    (OS version 2.3.3 or later). (Except for some models) Install the “Image App” About the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android apps For iOS apps Android 2.3.3 or later iOS 5.0 or later...

  • Page 27: Using Remote Operation With A Direct Connection ([Smartphone Direct Connect])

    Using remote operation with a direct connection ([Smartphone Direct Connect]) ∫ Preparations before using remote operation Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone. (l 26) Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC- compatible), or iOS device. ≥...

  • Page 28: If The Wi-Fi Connection Cannot Be Established

    If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established ≥ Please refer to the operating instruction of the device in use for details about the setting of the wireless access point or smartphone. Problem Check points ≥ Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to this unit The Wi-Fi connection is not possible between this by checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone.

  • Page 29: Others

    Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases ≥ This is due to condensation. It is not a malfunction. Please The lens or LCD monitor fog up. refer to page 9. ≥ This is for ensuring the waterproof performance of this unit, The alert sound and shutter sound are low.

  • Page 30: Requests When Disposing Of This Unit

    Others Requests when disposing of this unit When disposing of your used products, remove the battery built into this unit after performing [RESET Wi-Fi SETTINGS] (l 28), and please cooperate in recycling of the battery. Please refer to page 31 about how to remove the battery. ≥...
  • Page 31 This figure describes the disposal of this unit, it is not instruction for repair. If disassembled, repair is not possible. ≥ Disassemble after the battery runs out. ≥ If it cannot be removed smoothly, contact Panasonic’s Service Center. ≥ Keep disassembled parts out of reach of children. Open the side cover, and remove...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Others Specifications Wearable camera Information for your safety Power source: 3.7 V (When using battery)/5.0 V (When using USB) Power consumption: Recording; 4.5 W Charging; 2.3 W Shutter speed: Motion picture recording format: Motion picture; 1/30 to 1/12000 MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) Still picture;...

  • Page 33: Optional Accessories

    Operating humidity: Wireless transmitter: 10%RH to 80%RH Compliance standard; IEEE802.11b/g/n Frequency range used; Waterproof/Dustproof performance: Central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz [11ch] Equivalent to IEC 60529 “IP58” ™ Encryption method; Wi-Fi compliant WPA Battery operation time: ™ WPA2 /WEP See page 15 Access method;...

  • Page 34: About Copyright

    Accessory No. Figure Description VW-CLA100 Clip Mount VW-HLA500 Multi Case VW-MBA100 Multi Belt VW-HMA100 Head Mount NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer. Product numbers correct as of April. 2014. These may be subject to change. Others About copyright ∫...
  • Page 35 “Open Source Software Information”. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective...

  • Page 36: Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)

    VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER YOU MAY CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT: 1-800-237-9080 (FAX ONLY) MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. SQT0251 (ENG)

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts,...
  • Page 38 For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Owner's Manual online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 39: Warranty

    Camcorder Products - One (1) year, parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
  • Page 40 Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 © Panasonic Corporation 2014 Printed in Japan...

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