HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 1 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 Basic Operating Instructions Instrucciones básicas de funcionamiento Wearable Camera Cámara Portatil Model No. HX-A500 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Lea cuidadosamente estas instrucciones antes de usar este producto, y guarde este manual para usarlo en el futuro. More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)”.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 2 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 Information for Your Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit. ≥ Do not expose accessories (battery pack, battery charger, AC adaptor, SD memory card and etc.) to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. ≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on accessories. ≥ Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 3 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 ENGLISH ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ where possible (recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH). Always remove the card from this unit. When storing this unit for an extended time, it is recommended that you charge it once every year. The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 4 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 Contents Information for Your Safety......................2 Others Preparation (Important) About the Waterproof/ Dustproof................................................... 5 Read this first ............................................ 8 Accessories............................................... 9 What you can do with this unit .............. 10 Power supply........................................... 11 Charging the battery .........................
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 5 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 Preparation (Important) About the Waterproof/ Dustproof Waterproof/Dustproof Performance This unit’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IP58” rating. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this unit can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 3.0 m for a time not exceeding 30 minutes. * This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 6 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 ∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up) Condensation occurs when there is a change in temperature or humidity, such as when the unit is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm room. Please be careful, as it may cause the lens or LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy, or damaged.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 7 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 Using this unit underwater ≥ Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 3.0 m with the water temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC. ≥ Do not use this unit at a depth of over 3.0 m. ≥ Do not use it in hot water over 35 oC (in a bath or hot spring). ≥ Do not use this unit underwater not longer than 30 minutes continuously. ≥ Do not open or close the side cover. ≥ Do not apply shock to this unit underwater.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 8 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 Preparation Read this first ∫ About recording formats and compatibility of this unit ≥ This unit is an MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC file standard)* Wearable Camera for recording highdefinition motion pictures. * You can record 4K motion pictures ([3840k2160/25p]). ≥ AVCHD and MPEG2 motion pictures are different formats, and are not therefore supported by this unit. ≥ Motion pictures recorded with other devices are not supported by this unit.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 9 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 ≥ Smartphone operations are described as follows: Tap Touch the screen lightly and release your finger. Drag Move your finger while still touching the screen. Drag and Drop Move your finger while still touching the screen, and release the finger. ∫ Cards that you can use with this unit microSD Memory Card and microSDHC Memory Card Preparation Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 10 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 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.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 11 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 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 27) ≥ The battery will not be charged if this unit is turned on. Connect it with the PC to charge the battery after turning it off.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 12 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 ≥ When the PC is in a power saving mode such as a standby state, the battery may not be charged. Cancel the power saving mode, and connect this unit again. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables. ≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all devices having a USB terminal.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 13 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 When the Power lamp is flashing during charging Flashing with approx. 0.5 second period (off for approx. 0.25 second, on for approx. 0.25 second): ≥ Check that the USB terminals of this unit or the connecting device, such as PC are not dirty or covered with a foreign object, and reconnect correctly. If a foreign object or dirt is present, turn off this unit before removing. ≥ The environment is at an extremely high or low temperature.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 14 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 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 16) When the microSD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 15 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 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 clock. 1 Press the joystick to select the menu.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 16 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 Preparation Using the menu screen 1 2 To get back to the previous screen Press the joystick. Move the joystick left. Select the top menu A, then press the joystick. To exit the menu screen Press the recording start/stop button. Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. RECORD SETUP [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE] # desired language EXIT 3 Select the submenu B, then press the joystick.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 17 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 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 size of the Head Mount/Armband Case/ Headband to loosen them a little. Please note that the parts may leave marks on your face and other body parts after use.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 18 ページ 4 5 ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 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 scratch the lens. D Hard surface of the hook and loop fastener ∫ About the Armband Case The Armband Case can be used as a portable holder.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 19 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 Assembling the Head Mount 1 Push down the lock lever of the Head Mount (L) to the UNLOCK side. A 2 3 Lock lever Attach the Head Mount (R) to the Head Mount (L). 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 the illustration, and tighten the adjustment knob again.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 20 ページ 3 4 ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 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. ≥ Adjust by slowly pulling the Head Mount (R) sideways. ≥ 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.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 21 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 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 will turn off approximately 30 seconds later. To turn it on again, operate the joystick. A When you begin recording a motion picture, ; changes to ¥.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 22 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 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 23) 2 Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone, and perform remote operation. (l 24) 1 Tap .
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 23 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi® function To provide a Wi-Fi connection example, these basic operating instructions describe the procedures from setting up a direct connection between this unit and a smartphone to getting them ready for remote operation. ≥ Please refer to the operating instructions (PDF format) of this unit for details about the setting/ operating of this unit.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 24 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 Using remote operation with a direct connection ([SMARTPHONE MODE]) ∫ Preparations before using remote operation 1 2 Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartphone. (l 23) Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android (non-NFCcompatible), or iOS device. ≥ If your smartphone is NFC-compatible, a message asking you to touch the NFC mark on the device will be displayed when starting up the “Image App”.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 25 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 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 The Wi-Fi connection is not possible between this unit and a smartphone. ≥ Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to this unit by checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone. ≥ Make sure the SSID and Password have been correctly input.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 26 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases The lens or LCD monitor fog up. ≥ This is due to condensation. It is not a malfunction. Please refer to page 6. The alert sound and shutter sound are low. ≥ This is for ensuring the waterproof performance of this unit, and not a malfunction. Opening and closing the side cover will restore the original volume. Problem This unit cannot be turned on.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 27 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 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 25), and please cooperate in recycling of the battery. Please refer to page 28 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.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 28 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 How to remove the battery When disposing of your used products, perform [RESET Wi-Fi SETTINGS] to delete personal information from this unit. 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 Centre. ≥ Keep disassembled parts out of reach of children.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 29 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 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; 4.3 W Charging; 2.3 W Motion picture recording format: MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) ≥ For picture size, recordable time and transfer rate of a motion picture, refer to the operating instructions (PDF format). Motion picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 30 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Waterproof/Dustproof performance: Equivalent to IEC 60529 “IP58” Battery operation time: See page 12 Wireless transmitter: Compliance standard; IEEE802.
HX-A500-SQT0253_mst.book 31 ページ ２０１４年４月１４日 月曜日 午後６時１１分 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0), (4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.
