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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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 2
to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the bottom of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. Safety Precautions - Panasonic HX-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 5
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. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Contains FCC ID: VPYLBVX532 FCC WARNING - Panasonic HX-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 6
≥ 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 the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Consult with your dealer. ≥ When - Panasonic HX-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 7
12 What you can do with this unit 13 Power supply 14 Charging the battery 14 Charging and recording time 15 Recording to a card 16 Cards that you can cannot be established 28 Reset Wi-Fi settings 28 Others Troubleshooting 29 Requests when disposing of this unit 30 Specifications 32 - Panasonic HX-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 11
≥ Pictures may be slightly different from the original. ≥ Depending on the firmware version you are using, captured screens described in this owner's manual may differ from the actual screens. ≥ Names, icons, contents and services of applications may be changed with no prior notice. Please note that - Panasonic HX-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 14
one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the unit (including built-in battery) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. ≥ If operating time is short even after fully charging - Panasonic HX-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 15
for approx. 0.5 second)) when the remaining battery time becomes low. ≥ The main unit heats up after 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 - Panasonic HX-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 16
, on for approx. 2 seconds): ≥ When the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the battery is too high or low. It can be charged, 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 - Panasonic HX-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 29
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction cover will restore the original volume. Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. The power lamp lighting. Please refer to "Owner's Manual (PDF format)" for details. 29 (ENG) SQT0251 - Panasonic HX-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 30
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 that the battery is disposed of at an officially assigned location, if there is one in your country. Do not - Panasonic HX-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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 this unit. 5 Remove the connector E of the camera unit, the built-in battery connector F, and the NFC flexible circuit board G, - Panasonic HX-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 32
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 USB: Reader function microSD card; Read only (No copyright protection support) Battery charging function (Charges from USB terminal when the main unit - Panasonic HX-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 33
Waterproof/Dustproof performance: Equivalent to IEC 60529 "IP58" Battery operation time: See page 15 Wireless transmitter: Compliance standard 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 - Panasonic HX-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 36
Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Shipping & Handling Subtotal Your State & Local : 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 - Panasonic HX-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 37
pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner's Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date - Panasonic HX-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 39
refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc. improper maintenance, improper batteries, power line surge SERVICE For product operation, repairs and information assistance, please visit our Support page: www.panasonic.ca/english/support - Panasonic HX-A500 | Basic Owners Manual - 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
Model No.
HX-A500
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