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Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Support Contact: Panasonic HX-A500 Panasonic Corporation of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV...
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Support Contact: Panasonic HX-A500 Panasonic Corporation of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV...
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... website below to download/install the software. Please note that result in this owner's manual may differ from the actual screens. ≥ Names, icons, contents and services of applications may be changed with other devices are not supported by this unit. ≥ Motion pictures recorded with no prior notice. of the subject when you are indicated by setting up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit...
... website below to download/install the software. Please note that result in this owner's manual may differ from the actual screens. ≥ Names, icons, contents and services of applications may be changed with other devices are not supported by this unit. ≥ Motion pictures recorded with no prior notice. of the subject when you are indicated by setting up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit...
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... DLNA-compatible devices You can play back the contents stored in 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 XXXXXXXXX ≥ Playback (l 25) ≥ Deletion/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...
... DLNA-compatible devices You can play back the contents stored in 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 XXXXXXXXX ≥ Playback (l 25) ≥ Deletion/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...
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... repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning this unit so that the power plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately. If the battery discharges, then will flash red. # # # # 15 (ENG) SQT0251 Battery capacity indication ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on for second. ≥ These times are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables. ≥ Operation cannot be charged. Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time...
... repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning this unit so that the power plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately. If the battery discharges, then will flash red. # # # # 15 (ENG) SQT0251 Battery capacity indication ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on for second. ≥ These times are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables. ≥ Operation cannot be charged. Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time...
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Wi-Fi Wi-Fi® function To provide a Wi-Fi connection example, this basic owner's manual describes the procedures from setting up a direct connection between this unit. ≥ Please refer to the operating instructions of the device in use for some models) Install the "Image App" About the "Image App" The "Image App" is English only.) ≥ When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet communication fees...
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi® function To provide a Wi-Fi connection example, this basic owner's manual describes the procedures from setting up a direct connection between this unit. ≥ Please refer to the operating instructions of the device in use for some models) Install the "Image App" About the "Image App" The "Image App" is English only.) ≥ When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet communication fees...
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... turned on long enough. Horizontal lines appear in [SLOW MOTION], flickering or horizontal lines may appear under fluorescent lighting. The power lamp flashes for details. 29 (ENG) SQT0251 Check points ≥ Charge the battery again to (Indoor 2). If you cannot record clearly with the (Indoor 2), set the White Balance setting to ensure it is sufficiently charged. (l 14) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time...
... turned on long enough. Horizontal lines appear in [SLOW MOTION], flickering or horizontal lines may appear under fluorescent lighting. The power lamp flashes for details. 29 (ENG) SQT0251 Check points ≥ Charge the battery again to (Indoor 2). If you cannot record clearly with the (Indoor 2), set the White Balance setting to ensure it is sufficiently charged. (l 14) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time...
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... 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 (PDF format). Motion picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio compression: AAC Still picture recording format: JPEG (Design rule for your safety Power source: Power consumption: 3.7 V (When using battery)/5.0 V (When using USB) Recording; 4.5 W Charging; 2.3 W Motion picture recording format: MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) ≥ For picture size, recordable time and transfer...
... 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 (PDF format). Motion picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio compression: AAC Still picture recording format: JPEG (Design rule for your safety Power source: Power consumption: 3.7 V (When using battery)/5.0 V (When using USB) Recording; 4.5 W Charging; 2.3 W Motion picture recording format: MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) ≥ For picture size, recordable time and transfer...
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.... ≥ Recording motion pictures/still pictures (l 27) ≥ Menu settings (l 18, 19, 32, 66) Wi-Fi Connection with a smartphone 1080/30p Image App XXXXXXXXX ≥ Playback (l 37) ≥ Deletion/Copy (l 37, 38) ≥ Remote operation (l 43) 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. (l 48) Playback on DLNA-compatible devices You can play back...
.... ≥ Recording motion pictures/still pictures (l 27) ≥ Menu settings (l 18, 19, 32, 66) Wi-Fi Connection with a smartphone 1080/30p Image App XXXXXXXXX ≥ Playback (l 37) ≥ Deletion/Copy (l 37, 38) ≥ Remote operation (l 43) 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. (l 48) Playback on DLNA-compatible devices You can play back...
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... use a Wi-Fi mode. j Using the menu screen (l 18) j Using Wi-Fi modes (l 42) j Displaying the information screen (l 28) j Checking the motion picture/still picture you have recorded (Rec Review) (l 29) j Using the lock function (l 29) 7 Recording start/stop button (l 27) 8 NFC touch area [ ] (l 44, 46) 9 Speaker 10 Camera (l 24) 11 Lens (l 5) 12 Mic 13 Camera/main unit connection cable ≥ This cable is not removable. 14 USB terminal [ ] (l 11) 15 Reset button [RESET] ≥ If this unit fails to operate...
... use a Wi-Fi mode. j Using the menu screen (l 18) j Using Wi-Fi modes (l 42) j Displaying the information screen (l 28) j Checking the motion picture/still picture you have recorded (Rec Review) (l 29) j Using the lock function (l 29) 7 Recording start/stop button (l 27) 8 NFC touch area [ ] (l 44, 46) 9 Speaker 10 Camera (l 24) 11 Lens (l 5) 12 Mic 13 Camera/main unit connection cable ≥ This cable is not removable. 14 USB terminal [ ] (l 11) 15 Reset button [RESET] ≥ If this unit fails to operate...
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...] (l 32) settings. In that have already been saved in the microSD card, the capacity becomes lower. ≥ Motion pictures are divided automatically. (Recording will continue.) Divided motion pictures will disappear. ≥ The information screen is not displayed when a Wi-Fi mode ([Smartphone Direct Connect]/[Wireless Network Mode]) is recorded as approximate indications. Still pictures that case, lower the volume of data varies depending on the icons to be played back...
...] (l 32) settings. In that have already been saved in the microSD card, the capacity becomes lower. ≥ Motion pictures are divided automatically. (Recording will continue.) Divided motion pictures will disappear. ≥ The information screen is not displayed when a Wi-Fi mode ([Smartphone Direct Connect]/[Wireless Network Mode]) is recorded as approximate indications. Still pictures that case, lower the volume of data varies depending on the icons to be played back...
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... speed. (actual playback time is . Recording Recording functions of menus (When setting a menu item on this unit) Press the joystick to select the menu. [RECORD SETUP] # desired menu item (When setting a menu item on the "Image App") ≥ Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone, and perform remote operation. (l 43) On the "Image App" screen, tap and set the menu item. [Record Setup] # desired menu item ≥ For more information, refer to the [Help...
... speed. (actual playback time is . Recording Recording functions of menus (When setting a menu item on this unit) Press the joystick to select the menu. [RECORD SETUP] # desired menu item (When setting a menu item on the "Image App") ≥ Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone, and perform remote operation. (l 43) On the "Image App" screen, tap and set the menu item. [Record Setup] # desired menu item ≥ For more information, refer to the [Help...
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...; [WHITE BALANCE] setting cannot be changed while this unit. [SHTR SOUND] You can add a sound when recording still pictures. ≥ Set [RECORDING MODE] to [PICTURE RECORDING]. (l 30) [HIGH]/[LOW]/[OFF] - 36 - [BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. ≥ It cannot be set when the [COLOR NIGHT REC] is set to [ON]. [COLOR NIGHT REC] This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations...
...; [WHITE BALANCE] setting cannot be changed while this unit. [SHTR SOUND] You can add a sound when recording still pictures. ≥ Set [RECORDING MODE] to [PICTURE RECORDING]. (l 30) [HIGH]/[LOW]/[OFF] - 36 - [BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. ≥ It cannot be set when the [COLOR NIGHT REC] is set to [ON]. [COLOR NIGHT REC] This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations...
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... displayed, but playing them to the smartphone Delete or copy using . ≥ If motion picture files have tapped a still picture, you can play back the previous or next picture by dragging (swiping) the screen left or right. 4 (For playing back motion pictures) Tap the playback icon on which you performed [Split & Delete] may differ from the desired position of other motion pictures. - 37 - Preparation: 1 Install the smartphone application "Image...
... displayed, but playing them to the smartphone Delete or copy using . ≥ If motion picture files have tapped a still picture, you can play back the previous or next picture by dragging (swiping) the screen left or right. 4 (For playing back motion pictures) Tap the playback icon on which you performed [Split & Delete] may differ from the desired position of other motion pictures. - 37 - Preparation: 1 Install the smartphone application "Image...
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Playback Using playback functions on a smartphone ≥ Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone, and perform remote operation. (l 43) Tap # # items in [CAMERA FUNCTION] on the "Image App" screen. ≥ For more information, refer to the [Help] in the "Image App" menu. [Create highlights] Part that was recognized as full of motion or clearly recorded is extracted from multiple motion pictures, and it can be stored...
Playback Using playback functions on a smartphone ≥ Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone, and perform remote operation. (l 43) Tap # # items in [CAMERA FUNCTION] on the "Image App" screen. ≥ For more information, refer to the [Help] in the "Image App" menu. [Create highlights] Part that was recognized as full of motion or clearly recorded is extracted from multiple motion pictures, and it can be stored...
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... recording or copying a file to the smartphone during remote operations. ∫ If the device is Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS 1 Set [Wi-Fi MODE] to [Smartphone Direct Connect]. (l 42) ≥ Confirm that the Wi-Fi connection is complete j is displayed on the screen 4 Start up the smartphone application "Image App". ≥ When the connection is used in Playback mode, if reconnecting takes 30 seconds or more, this unit turns to Recording mode...
... recording or copying a file to the smartphone during remote operations. ∫ If the device is Android (non-NFC-compatible) or iOS 1 Set [Wi-Fi MODE] to [Smartphone Direct Connect]. (l 42) ≥ Confirm that the Wi-Fi connection is complete j is displayed on the screen 4 Start up the smartphone application "Image App". ≥ When the connection is used in Playback mode, if reconnecting takes 30 seconds or more, this unit turns to Recording mode...
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.... ≥ For compatible devices, see the following settings: [RECORDING MODE] [NORMAL SHOOTING] [SLOW MOTION] [PIXELS / FRAME RATE] [3840k2160/30p]/[1920k1080/60p]/[1920k1080/30p]/ [1280k720/60p] [1920k1080/60fps] ≥ The files may differ depending on the TV in use. ≥ The following operations can be performed if a color button is not displayed on the "Image App" screen. ≥ You cannot playback motion pictures recorded with [PIXELS / FRAME...
.... ≥ For compatible devices, see the following settings: [RECORDING MODE] [NORMAL SHOOTING] [SLOW MOTION] [PIXELS / FRAME RATE] [3840k2160/30p]/[1920k1080/60p]/[1920k1080/30p]/ [1280k720/60p] [1920k1080/60fps] ≥ The files may differ depending on the TV in use. ≥ The following operations can be performed if a color button is not displayed on the "Image App" screen. ≥ You cannot playback motion pictures recorded with [PIXELS / FRAME...
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... waiting for WPS. ≥ For further details, please read the operating instructions for the wireless access point. (When using is compatible with WPS j If the wireless access point is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [WPS Connection] j If the wireless access point is not compatible with the "Image App", refer to [Help] in [Wireless Network Mode]) [Wi-Fi SETUP] # [WirelessNetworkModeSetup] # [SET CONNECT.
... waiting for WPS. ≥ For further details, please read the operating instructions for the wireless access point. (When using is compatible with WPS j If the wireless access point is compatible with WPS: Proceed to the following [WPS Connection] j If the wireless access point is not compatible with the "Image App", refer to [Help] in [Wireless Network Mode]) [Wi-Fi SETUP] # [WirelessNetworkModeSetup] # [SET CONNECT.
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... "Image App" menu. When logging in to the "LUMIX CLUB" with the "Image App", refer to [Help] in [LIVE CAST SETUP]. (l 59, 60, 62) 1 Press the joystick to select the menu. [Wi-Fi SETUP] # [LUMIX CLUB] # [Add/Change Account] # [New] ≥ Connect to "LUMIX CLUB", you can upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit on a WEB service remotely or use the live broadcast function. ≥ You can set...
... "Image App" menu. When logging in to the "LUMIX CLUB" with the "Image App", refer to [Help] in [LIVE CAST SETUP]. (l 59, 60, 62) 1 Press the joystick to select the menu. [Wi-Fi SETUP] # [LUMIX CLUB] # [Add/Change Account] # [New] ≥ Connect to "LUMIX CLUB", you can upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit on a WEB service remotely or use the live broadcast function. ≥ You can set...
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...; The recordable time may have shortened due to (Indoor 2). Battery runs down quickly. Power Check points ≥ Charge the battery again to condensation. Recorded motion pictures flicker. If you use a microSD card with your dealer. The alert sound and shutter sound are low. ≥ This is due to ensure it with ≥ If you use a microSD card with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium. Consult with a SD Speed Class...
...; The recordable time may have shortened due to (Indoor 2). Battery runs down quickly. Power Check points ≥ Charge the battery again to condensation. Recorded motion pictures flicker. If you use a microSD card with your dealer. The alert sound and shutter sound are low. ≥ This is due to ensure it with ≥ If you use a microSD card with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium. Consult with a SD Speed Class...
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... Password for the "LUMIX CLUB". Live broadcasting does not work when the clock setting is ahead of "LUMIX CLUB". http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ ≥ Live broadcasting does not work even if live broadcasting is set. Files cannot be played back. Use this unit to Playback mode. When looking at the recording screen or playing back an image on the smartphone. (l 32) ≥ This unit can be turned...
... Password for the "LUMIX CLUB". Live broadcasting does not work when the clock setting is ahead of "LUMIX CLUB". http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ ≥ Live broadcasting does not work even if live broadcasting is set. Files cannot be played back. Use this unit to Playback mode. When looking at the recording screen or playing back an image on the smartphone. (l 32) ≥ This unit can be turned...
