Panasonic Camera HX A1 Owners Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual
Wearable Camera
Model No.HX-A1M
More detailed operating instructions are available in “Owner’s Manual (PDF format)”. To read it, 
download it from the website.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/A1/
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most 
sophisticated and reliable products on the 
market today. Used properly, we’re sure it 
will bring you and your family years of 
enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the 
information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located on 
the side of the terminal section of your 
camera. Be sure to retain this manual as 
your convenient camera information 
source.
Safety Precautions
Operation is...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim
its for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed  to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thi s equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used i n accordance with the instructions, 
may...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.FCC ID : ACJ-HX-A1M
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re
sponsible for compliance could 
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or 
transmitter.
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with 
using low power wireless...

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∫Cautions for use
Keep this unit as far away as possible from 
electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
≥If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the 
pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because 
doing so may result in noise adversely 
affecting the pictures and/or sound.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures 
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields...

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Preparation
(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance 
of this unit.................................................. 7
When using in a cold climate or at low 
temperatures ........................................... 10
Read this first .......................................... 11
Accessories ............................................. 12
Power supply........................................... 13Charging the battery .........................  13
Charging and...

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This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.
*1 This means that this unit can be used underwater for specifie d time in specified pressure in 
accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic.
*2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard  of the U.S. Defense 
Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height  of 122 cm (4.0 feet), at 
26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of...

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≥Do not leave this unit for a long  period of time in places where temperature is very low (at high 
altitude etc.) or very high (inside a car under strong sunlight , close to a heater, on the beach, etc.) 
waterproof performance may be degraded.
≥ The inside of this unit is no t waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.
≥ If any foreign objects are found on the internal components, th readed portions, rubber 
seals or other parts of this unit, remove them with a soft dry  cloth.
≥...

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4 Check that the terminal cover (waterproof), glasscover and rubber seals are 
neither cracked nor deformed.
≥ Be sure to read the supplied  leaflet about the rubber seals.5 Rotate the terminal cover (waterproof) and glasscover until they are attached 
firmly.
≥Rotate them in the opposite directions of Step 1.
≥ Tighten them firmly to ensure that they are not loose.
≥ To prevent water seeping into this unit, be careful not to trap  foreign objects such as liquids, sand, 
hair or dust etc....

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≥If you remove the terminal cover (waterproof) or glasscover wit hout thoroughly drying this unit, 
water droplets may form on the card or other parts. Also, water  may accumulate in the gap 
around the card slot or the terminal connector. Be sure to wipe  any water off with a soft, dry cloth.
≥ If you attach the terminal cover (waterproof) or glasscover whi le still wet, water droplets may seep 
into this unit and cause condensation or malfunctions.
≥ If the Multi Mount or Tripod Mount...