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Manual Wearable Camera Model No. HX-A500 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed operating instructions are available in "Owner's Manual (PDF format)". To read it, download it from the website. https://eww.pavc.panasonic - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 2
choosing Panasonic! You located on the bottom of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Date of Purchase covers. ≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 3
Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core Party: Support Contact: Panasonic HX-A500 Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://www.panasonic.com - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 4
block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - 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 - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 6
the PC, and then wipe this unit with a soft, dry cloth. ≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish. Do not use these solvents. ≥ Store this unit in a cool place with minimal humidity, and with a constant temperature - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 7
a direct connection ([Smartphone Direct Connect 27 If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be established 28 Reset Wi-Fi settings 28 Others Troubleshooting 29 Requests when disposing of this unit 30 Specifications 32 Optional accessories 33 About copyright 34 Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 8
as a result of being hit or dropped etc. 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 - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 9
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. 5 Close the side cover securely. 1 Close the side cover and slide it upward. 2 Slide the LOCK - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 10
after using it. ≥ Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on your hands, body, hair, etc. ≥ It is recommended to clean the camera indoors, avoiding places where water spray or sand may fall. Do not leave this unit uncared for longer than 60 minutes after using it underwater - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 11
is an MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC file standard)* Wearable Camera for recording highdefinition motion pictures. * You can record 4K motion pictures ([3840k2160/30p]). ≥ AVCHD and MPEG2 motion pictures are different formats, and are not therefore supported by this unit. ≥ Motion pictures recorded with - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 12
≥ Smartphone operations are described as follows: Tap Touch the screen lightly and release your finger. Drag Move your finger while still touching the screen. ∫ Cards that you can use with this unit microSD Memory Card and microSDHC Memory Card Drag and Drop Move your finger while still touching - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 13
/Copy ≥ Remote operation (l 27) Wi-Fi Connection with a wireless access point LUMIX CLUB USTREAM Live broadcasting Using the "LUMIX CLUB" and USTREAM services, you can broadcast live motion pictures. Playback on DLNA-compatible devices You can play back the contents stored in this unit on the - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 14
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. (l 30) ≥ The - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 15
use or charging. This is not a malfunction. ≥ 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 - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 16
of the SD Speed Class Rating 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 - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 17
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, - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 18
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. Make sure to set the - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 19
Preparation Using the menu screen 1 Press the joystick. 2 Select the top menu A, then press the joystick. To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left. To exit the menu screen Press the recording start/stop button. Language selection RECORD SETUP EXIT 3 Select the submenu B, then - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 20
them a little. Please note that the parts may leave marks on your face and other body parts after use. ≥ For the direction of the camera, check the A Camera unit actual image on the LCD monitor. B Main unit Fastening the main unit using the Armband Case 1 Insert the main unit so that you - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 21
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 scratch the lens. D Hard surface of the hook and loop fastener ∫ About the Armband Case The Armband - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 22
UNLOCK side. A Lock lever 2 Attach the Head Mount (R) to the Head Mount (L). 3 Loosen the adjustment knob, and change the direction of the camera holder. ≥ To loosen the adjustment knob, rotate it towards 1. To tighten the adjustment knob, rotate it towards 2. ≥ Adjust the direction as shown in - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 23
If you adjust in such a way that the camera unit comes into close contact with the cheek, you can record less blurry images. 5 Hold the camera holder, and adjust the direction of the lens. WHITE BALANCE] before recording. ≥ Please refer to "Owner's Manual (PDF format)" for details. 23 (ENG) SQT0251 - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 24
Basic Recording ≥ Set this unit to the desired Recording Mode before recording. 1 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. ≥ Once recording starts, the LCD monitor - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 25
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- - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 26
and subject to change. ≥ Use the latest version. ≥ The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being used. For information on the "Image App", check the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/index.html (This Site is English only - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 27
Using remote operation with a direct connection ([Smartphone Direct Connect]) ∫ Preparations before using remote operation 1 Install the smartphone application "Image App" on your smartphone. (l 26) 2 Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFC- compatible), or iOS - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 28
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 The Wi-Fi connection is not possible between this unit and a smartphone. It takes long time every time to - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 29
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction a malfunction. Opening and closing the side cover will restore the original volume. Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough lighting. Please refer to "Owner's Manual (PDF format)" for details. 29 (ENG) SQT0251 - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 30
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. ≥ Please make sure - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 31
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 side) of this unit. 5 Remove the connector E of the camera unit, the built-in battery connector F, and the NFC flexible circuit - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 32
Specifications Wearable camera Information for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard) ≥ For picture size of a still picture and number of recordable pictures, refer to the owner's manual card; Read only (No copyright protection support) Battery charging function (Charges from USB terminal - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 33
Description Multi Mount VW-CTA100 Tripod Mount VW-SCA100 Suction Cup Mount* VW-WJA100 RP-CMC10 Wind Jammer Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar)* * To use the Suction Cup Mount/VW-SCA100 and Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar)/ RP-CMC10, the Tripod Mount/VW-CTA100 is required. 33 (ENG) SQT0251 - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 34
other countries. ≥ DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. ≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 35
, refer to the license information described in the supplied leaflet "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 - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 36
( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR YOU MAY CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT: 1-800-237-9080 (FAX ONLY) OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 $6.95 In CANADA, please contact your - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 37
Parts Labor Wearable Camera 1 Year Service--Online Repair Request Online Repair Request To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/repair. When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner's Manual - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 38
If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/support - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - Page 39
may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory. WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation, repairs and information assistance, please visit our Support page: www.panasonic.ca/english/support IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately - Panasonic HX-A500H | HX-A500H Owner's Manual (English) - 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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Basic Owner’s Manual
Wearable Camera
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HX-A500
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