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... installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Part 15 of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo This device complies with ferrite core when connecting to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Support Contact: Panasonic HX-A1M Panasonic...
... installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Part 15 of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo This device complies with ferrite core when connecting to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Support Contact: Panasonic HX-A1M Panasonic...
Basic Owners Manual
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... sound may peel off j Insert and remove the USB cable j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock ≥ Keep the glasscover (night mode), glasscover (normal shooting), terminal cover (waterproof) and terminal cover (USB connection) out of reach of this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. If the operating time...
... sound may peel off j Insert and remove the USB cable j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock ≥ Keep the glasscover (night mode), glasscover (normal shooting), terminal cover (waterproof) and terminal cover (USB connection) out of reach of this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. If the operating time...
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... you directly touch the metal parts of the unit in places where temperature is very low (environments under 0 oC (32 oF), such as ski resorts or places at high altitude) for a long period of time. ≥ The performance of the battery (recording time/operating time) may decrease temporarily when using this unit, water droplets may not be recharged.) Charge the battery...
... you directly touch the metal parts of the unit in places where temperature is very low (environments under 0 oC (32 oF), such as ski resorts or places at high altitude) for a long period of time. ≥ The performance of the battery (recording time/operating time) may decrease temporarily when using this unit, water droplets may not be recharged.) Charge the battery...
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... as the "microSD card". ≥ Smartphone and tablet computer are referred to set date and time before recording. (l 20) ∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual ≥ Pictures may be changed with no prior notice. Use it at your own risk. ∫ Indemnity about the installation of the "Image App", refer to page 18. ∫ About the clock setting Make sure to as...
... as the "microSD card". ≥ Smartphone and tablet computer are referred to set date and time before recording. (l 20) ∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual ≥ Pictures may be changed with no prior notice. Use it at your own risk. ∫ Indemnity about the installation of the "Image App", refer to page 18. ∫ About the clock setting Make sure to as...
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... the power button (l 16) and recording start/stop button (l 27) simultaneously to turn it on this unit. ≥ The following settings will be reset to the default: j An SSID/Password for this unit set after the purchase ([Camera Wi-Fi settings] # [Camera SSID settings] in the "Image App") j SSID/Password of Main Camera that was connected to hold them down , the date and time setting returns to the default state. synchronize to adjust the...
... the power button (l 16) and recording start/stop button (l 27) simultaneously to turn it on this unit. ≥ The following settings will be reset to the default: j An SSID/Password for this unit set after the purchase ([Camera Wi-Fi settings] # [Camera SSID settings] in the "Image App") j SSID/Password of Main Camera that was connected to hold them down , the date and time setting returns to the default state. synchronize to adjust the...
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... recordable time of the microSD card in this unit 3 Remaining battery power of this unit ≥ As the battery level decreases, the display changes as follows: # # # # If the battery discharges, then will be recorded with a picture size of 2.1 M (standard) or 2.7 M (wide). ≥ Refer to [Help] in the "Image App" menu about how to check the angle of view mode, [White Balance] setting and other settings before recording When you can use [Shooting guidelines] as a guide...
... recordable time of the microSD card in this unit 3 Remaining battery power of this unit ≥ As the battery level decreases, the display changes as follows: # # # # If the battery discharges, then will be recorded with a picture size of 2.1 M (standard) or 2.7 M (wide). ≥ Refer to [Help] in the "Image App" menu about how to check the angle of view mode, [White Balance] setting and other settings before recording When you can use [Shooting guidelines] as a guide...
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... to the operating instructions (PDF format) for avoiding unnecessary connections in the Wi-Fi setting menu of the smartphone. ≥ Make sure the SSID and Password have been correctly input. ≥ Make sure the smartphone is not connected to the wireless access point, change the Wi-Fi access point using time becomes shorter. ≥ If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been...
... to the operating instructions (PDF format) for avoiding unnecessary connections in the Wi-Fi setting menu of the smartphone. ≥ Make sure the SSID and Password have been correctly input. ≥ Make sure the smartphone is not connected to the wireless access point, change the Wi-Fi access point using time becomes shorter. ≥ If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been...
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... Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard) ≥ For picture size of a still picture and number of recordable pictures, refer to the operating instructions (PDF format). Recording media: microSD card (1 GB/2 GB), microSDHC card (4 GB/8 GB/16 GB/32 GB) microSDXC card (48 GB/64 GB/128 GB) Image sensor: 1/3z 1MOS image sensor Total; Motion picture; Approx. 2660 K (16:9)* Lens: F2.8 Focal length; 2.6 mm Angle of view mode is set to wide Shutter speed...
... Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard) ≥ For picture size of a still picture and number of recordable pictures, refer to the operating instructions (PDF format). Recording media: microSD card (1 GB/2 GB), microSDHC card (4 GB/8 GB/16 GB/32 GB) microSDXC card (48 GB/64 GB/128 GB) Image sensor: 1/3z 1MOS image sensor Total; Motion picture; Approx. 2660 K (16:9)* Lens: F2.8 Focal length; 2.6 mm Angle of view mode is set to wide Shutter speed...
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... Parts 9 Power supply 10 Charging the battery 10 Charging and recording time 11 Recording to a card 13 Cards that you can use with this unit ..... 13 Inserting/removing a microSD card ....... 14 Turning this unit on/off 15 About overheat detection 15 About battery level indications 15 Wi-Fi® function 16 Install the "Image App 17 Connecting to a smartphone 18 Setting up a Wi-Fi connection to a smartphone 18 Setting up this unit 19 Setting date...
... Parts 9 Power supply 10 Charging the battery 10 Charging and recording time 11 Recording to a card 13 Cards that you can use with this unit ..... 13 Inserting/removing a microSD card ....... 14 Turning this unit on/off 15 About overheat detection 15 About battery level indications 15 Wi-Fi® function 16 Install the "Image App 17 Connecting to a smartphone 18 Setting up a Wi-Fi connection to a smartphone 18 Setting up this unit 19 Setting date...
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... [Help] in the "Image App" menu. ≥ Displayed items may not be used on this unit. [Date & time] Please refer to page 19. [Number Reset] Reset the file numbers of this unit return to the default condition. ≥ Wi-Fi network settings will not be changed. ≥ This item is not displayed in Playback mode. [Format] All data stored on the microSD card inserted to this unit will be recorded and update folder numbers. (l 42...
... [Help] in the "Image App" menu. ≥ Displayed items may not be used on this unit. [Date & time] Please refer to page 19. [Number Reset] Reset the file numbers of this unit return to the default condition. ≥ Wi-Fi network settings will not be changed. ≥ This item is not displayed in Playback mode. [Format] All data stored on the microSD card inserted to this unit will be recorded and update folder numbers. (l 42...
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... that you make a test recording to check the angle of view mode, [White Balance] setting and other settings before recording When you can use [Shooting guidelines] (l 34) as a guide for approximately 30 seconds. ≥ Also outputs sound from this unit on the live view screen disappears approximately 30 seconds after you start up the "Image App", you connect this unit and a smartphone and start recording a motion picture. Example of the screen display: 1080...
... that you make a test recording to check the angle of view mode, [White Balance] setting and other settings before recording When you can use [Shooting guidelines] (l 34) as a guide for approximately 30 seconds. ≥ Also outputs sound from this unit on the live view screen disappears approximately 30 seconds after you start up the "Image App", you connect this unit and a smartphone and start recording a motion picture. Example of the screen display: 1080...
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... "Image App", the recording will be displayed as separate thumbnails and cannot be played back automatically as one at the "Image App" screen to stop the recording, operate this unit. ≥ If you are saved in [Interval rec mode]. ≥ You can save up the sound from the smartphone. To stop motion picture recording. Refer to [Help] in the "Image App" menu for the approximate recordable time and number of recordable pictures...
... "Image App", the recording will be displayed as separate thumbnails and cannot be played back automatically as one at the "Image App" screen to stop the recording, operate this unit. ≥ If you are saved in [Interval rec mode]. ≥ You can save up the sound from the smartphone. To stop motion picture recording. Refer to [Help] in the "Image App" menu for the approximate recordable time and number of recordable pictures...
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... [Recording Mode] is set to [Normal Shooting] (l 32): The greater the number is, the higher the image quality is. These lamps light when you record. [Pixels / Frame rate] You can switch the image quality of the motion pictures you start / stop button. ≥ This item cannot be set in the Still Picture Recording Mode. [Microphone] You can start recording a motion picture approximately 3 seconds after pressing the recording start recording. ≥ When this function is turned...
... [Recording Mode] is set to [Normal Shooting] (l 32): The greater the number is, the higher the image quality is. These lamps light when you record. [Pixels / Frame rate] You can switch the image quality of the motion pictures you start / stop button. ≥ This item cannot be set in the Still Picture Recording Mode. [Microphone] You can start recording a motion picture approximately 3 seconds after pressing the recording start recording. ≥ When this function is turned...
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... mode. ≥ You cannot change the setting again. [Backlight Compens.] This makes the image brighter to see if the image is output when you record a still picture. - 34 - or when recording a sunset/sunrise, etc., fill the entire screen with the white subject, and tap [Custom] # [Set] to set. (The set the White Balance manually ≥ When recording under cloudy sky [Indoor 1] Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc. [Indoor 2] Color...
... mode. ≥ You cannot change the setting again. [Backlight Compens.] This makes the image brighter to see if the image is output when you record a still picture. - 34 - or when recording a sunset/sunrise, etc., fill the entire screen with the white subject, and tap [Custom] # [Set] to set. (The set the White Balance manually ≥ When recording under cloudy sky [Indoor 1] Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc. [Indoor 2] Color...
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... card, protected images will be deleted.) 1 Tap # [SCENE PROTECT]. ≥ When the playback screen is displayed, protection will be set for the motion picture/still picture being displayed. ≥ When thumbnails are displayed, the screen switches to Scene Protection Selection Mode. 2 (Only when thumbnails are displayed) Tap and select the scene for which you are using. ≥ If motion picture files have been copied to a smartphone, the thumbnails for them will be displayed, but playing...
... card, protected images will be deleted.) 1 Tap # [SCENE PROTECT]. ≥ When the playback screen is displayed, protection will be set for the motion picture/still picture being displayed. ≥ When thumbnails are displayed, the screen switches to Scene Protection Selection Mode. 2 (Only when thumbnails are displayed) Tap and select the scene for which you are using. ≥ If motion picture files have been copied to a smartphone, the thumbnails for them will be displayed, but playing...
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... compatible with the microSDHC Card or microSDXC Card. ≥ When using a microSDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. Connecting this unit to a PC Preparation: Set [Select USB mode] of the "Image App" to [PC]. (l 21) 1 Turn on this unit. (l 15) 2 Connect this unit and a PC. ≥ For information on how to connect this unit to a PC, refer to "Charging the battery" (l 10) ≥ The access lamp flashes...
... compatible with the microSDHC Card or microSDXC Card. ≥ When using a microSDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. Connecting this unit to a PC Preparation: Set [Select USB mode] of the "Image App" to [PC]. (l 21) 1 Turn on this unit. (l 15) 2 Connect this unit and a PC. ≥ For information on how to connect this unit to a PC, refer to "Charging the battery" (l 10) ≥ The access lamp flashes...
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... connection speed and the PC's processing speed, the image may be guaranteed on all devices having a USB terminal. ≥ Before disconnecting the USB cable from the PC, finish the live motion picture on how to perform live broadcasts and obtain and use live broadcast software, refer to the live broadcast site you are using a motion picture streaming service (USTREAM, etc.). Preparation: ≥ Set [Select USB mode...
... connection speed and the PC's processing speed, the image may be guaranteed on all devices having a USB terminal. ≥ Before disconnecting the USB cable from the PC, finish the live motion picture on how to perform live broadcasts and obtain and use live broadcast software, refer to the live broadcast site you are using a motion picture streaming service (USTREAM, etc.). Preparation: ≥ Set [Select USB mode...
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... places, the battery using time becomes shorter. ≥ If the operating time is due to be used for motion picture recording. (l 13) ≥ The recordable time may appear under fluorescent lighting. (l 33) ≥ Recording in [Slow Motion] (l 32) will be turned on the smartphone or radio wave conditions, when you record an image with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium. Color balance of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. Others Troubleshooting ∫...
... places, the battery using time becomes shorter. ≥ If the operating time is due to be used for motion picture recording. (l 13) ≥ The recordable time may appear under fluorescent lighting. (l 33) ≥ Recording in [Slow Motion] (l 32) will be turned on the smartphone or radio wave conditions, when you record an image with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium. Color balance of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. Others Troubleshooting ∫...
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... USB cable. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 40, 43) ≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC and turning on the screen. (Windows) - 46 - Files cannot be played back on the PC. Playback Check points ≥ When this unit as a card reader/web camera. Problem This unit does not change to Playback mode. ≥ If a high-quality motion picture is copied...
... USB cable. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 40, 43) ≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC and turning on the screen. (Windows) - 46 - Files cannot be played back on the PC. Playback Check points ≥ When this unit as a card reader/web camera. Problem This unit does not change to Playback mode. ≥ If a high-quality motion picture is copied...
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... microSD card, note that: ≥ Formatting and deletion of data on this unit. ≥ The following settings will start. 5 When the access lamp lights (while the power lamp is flashing), turn it . ≥ Data on the microSD card may be reset to the default: j An SSID/password for this unit set after the purchase ([Camera Wi-Fi settings] # [Camera SSID settings] in the "Image App") j SSID/Password of Main Camera that was connected to...
... microSD card, note that: ≥ Formatting and deletion of data on this unit. ≥ The following settings will start. 5 When the access lamp lights (while the power lamp is flashing), turn it . ≥ Data on the microSD card may be reset to the default: j An SSID/password for this unit set after the purchase ([Camera Wi-Fi settings] # [Camera SSID settings] in the "Image App") j SSID/Password of Main Camera that was connected to...
