Panasonic Camera HX A1 Owners Manual

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∫About recording formats and compatibility of this unit
≥This unit is an MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC file standard) Wearable  Camera for recording high-
definition motion pictures.
≥ AVCHD and MPEG2 motion pictures are different formats, and are  not therefore supported by 
this unit.
∫ About the portrait rights
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the portrait rights, etc. of the subject when you use 
this unit. Use it at your own risk.
∫About the “Image App”Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartpho ne.
You can change this unit’s settings and record and play back im ages by setting up a Wi-Fi 
connection between this unit and a smartphone.
≥ For information about the installation of the “Image App”, refer to page 18.
∫ About the clock settingMake sure to set date and time before recording. ( l20)
∫ For the purposes of this owner’s manual≥Pictures may be slightly different from the original.
≥ Depending on the firmware version you are using, captured scree ns described in this owner’s 
manual may differ from the actual screens.
≥ Names, icons, contents and services of applications may be chan ged with no prior notice. Please 
note that they may differ from the descriptions of this owner’s manual.
≥ microSD card, microSDHC card and microSDXC card are referred to  as the “microSD card”.
≥ Smartphone and tablet computer are referred to as the “smartpho ne”.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example:  l00
≥ Smartphone operations are described as follows:
Preparation
Read this first
∫ Indemnity about recorded content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages direct ly or indirectly due to any type 
of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content,  and does not guarantee any 
content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewis e, the above also applies in a case 
where any type of repair is made to this unit.
Ta p
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.
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Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of March 2015. These may be subject  to change.
*1 This is attached to this unit at the time of purchase.
*2 This unit is not waterproof when the terminal cover (USB conn ection) is in use. When using this 
unit in wet locations or underw ater, use the terminal cover (wa terproof).
*3 For information on how to use t he Multi Mount and Tripod Mount, refer to page 21.
*4 These accessories come standard with the Multi Mount.
*5 This is attached to the Multi Mount at the time of purchase.
Preparation
Accessories
Glasscover (night 
mode)
SFC0315 (Orange)
SFC0316 (Black)
≥ The glasscover (night mode) allows you to 
perform Night mode recording. For details, 
refer to the operating instructions (PDF 
format).
Glasscover (normal 
shooting) 
*1
SFC0313 (Orange)
SFC0314 (Black)
Terminal cover 
(waterproof) 
*1, 2
SFC0317 (Orange)
SFC0318 (Black)
Terminal cover (USB 
connection) 
*2
SFC0320 (Orange)
SFC0321 (Black)
USB cable
SJA0003
Tripod Mount
*3
IRMulti Mount*3
Hook and Loop 
Fastener (1 set) *4, 5
Band *4, 5
Double Sided Tape *4
Rubber seal (4 pieces)
SMG0075
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Charging the battery
≥This unit has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Do n ot remove except when 
disposing of this unit. ( l30)
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature betwee n 10oC and 30 oC (50  oF 
and 86  oF).
≥ When this unit is turned on, i t takes longer than usual to char ge the battery.
A USB cable (supplied)
B Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of  the USB cable to the USB 
terminal of this unit.
1Rotate the terminal cover (waterproof) in the direction of the  arrow to remove it.≥It is not necessary to remove the terminal cover when using the terminal cover (USB connection) (supplied).
2Connect the USB terminal of this unit to a PC with the USB cable (supplied).≥Insert the connector all the way in until it touches the end.
* When the connector is inserted to the end, even though the met al portion of the connector will be 
slightly visible, the USB cable is connected correctly. Do not  apply too much force as doing so 
may cause malfunctions.
≥ The Power lamp will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds (appr oximately 1 second on, 1 second 
off), indicating that charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
≥
When the charging is complete,  disconnect the USB cable from th is unit and rotate the terminal cover 
(waterproof) in the opposite direction of Step 1 to attach it.  Tighten it firmly to ensure that it is not loose.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Opera tion 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 the operating time is very short even after the battery has  been recharged, the battery has worn out.≥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 term inal.
Preparation
Power supply
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge  the battery fully before 
using this unit for the first time.
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Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time≥Temperature: 25 oC (77  oF)/humidity: 60%RH
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for s econd.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been di scharged completely. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage c onditions such as high/
low temperature.
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when r epeatedly starting/stopping 
recording, turning this unit on/off, etc.
≥ The power lamp flashes (Flashing with approx. 0.5 second period  (off for approx. 0.25 second, on 
for approx. 0.25 second)) when the remaining battery time becomes low.
You can check the battery level by looking at the “Image App” s creen (l26) or the recording 
mode lamps ( l16).
≥ This unit heats up after use or charging. This is not a malfunc tion.
≥ 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
(This site is English only.)
Flashing with approx. 0.5 second period (off for approx. 0.25 s econd, on for approx. 0.25 second):≥Check that the USB terminals of this unit or the connecting dev ice, such as PC are not dirty or 
covered with a foreign object, and reconnect correctly. If a fo reign object or dirt is present, turn off 
this unit before removing.
≥ The environment is at an extremely high or low temperature. Wai t until the temperature has 
returned to an appropriate level and try charging again. If you  are still unable to charge, there may 
be a fault in this unit or the connecting device.
Flashing with approx. 4 second period (off for approx. 2 second s, on for approx. 2 seconds):
≥ When the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the b attery is too high or low. It can be 
charged, but it may take a few hours to complete the charging n ormally.
≥ It will flash in approx. 2 second intervals when normal charging  resumes. Even in such cases, it 
may start flashing in approx. 4 sec ond intervals until charging is completed depending on the 
conditions of use.
Off:
≥ Charging has finished.
Charging timePicture size/Frame rateMaximum continuous 
recordable timeActual recordable  time
3h [1920
k1080/30p] 1 h 15 min
35 min
[1280k 720/60p] 1 h 5 min
[1280k 720/30p] 1h20min
40 min
[848 k480/30p] 1h25min
[1280 k720/60fps]
1h10min 35min
[848 k480/120fps]
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and sha ll be easily accessible.
When the Power lamp is flashing during charging
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This unit can record motion pictures or still pictures to a microSD card.
Cards that you can use with this unit
≥To record motion pictures, use a microSD card conformi ng to an  SD Speed Class Rating of 
Class 4 or higher.
If you use a microSD card with an SD Speed Class Rating that do es not support the 
current recording setting, recording may stop suddenly.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed for all microSD cards.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallo wing.
Inserting/removing a microSD card
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Rotate the terminal cover in the direction of the arrow to remo ve it.
Preparation
Recording to a card
≥For the latest information on the cards that have been confirme d to operate with this unit, 
check the support website below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/index.html
(This website is in English only.)
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. When the  microSD card is formatted, all of 
the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cann ot be restored.
≥ Do not format a microSD card using any other equipment such as  a PC. The card may 
not be used on this unit.
A Access lamp
≥ When this unit is accessing 
the microSD card (e.g., 
detecting the card or 
recording, playing back or 
deleting files on it), the 
access lamp will light/flash 
red.
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2Insert (remove) the microSD card into (from) the card slot.≥Insert the microSD card with its  terminal side facing down. Push it straight in until it clicks into 
place as shown in the figure.
≥ Press the center of the microSD card and then pull it straight  out.
3Rotate the terminal cover in the opposite direction of Step 1 t o attach it.≥Tighten it firmly to ensure that it is not loose.
Press the power button to turn on this unit.
About overheat detection
If the internal temperature of th is unit rises during use, warning beeps will be heard and the power 
lamp will flash fast. This unit will then turn off automatically. To use this unit again, wait until it cools 
down.
≥ This unit cannot be used until it cools down.
About battery level indications
You can check the battery level by looking at the recording mod e lamps when you have turned on 
this unit.
≥ The battery level can be checked for a few seconds after this u nit has been turned on.
Preparation
Turning this unit on/off
The power lamp is turned on.To turn off this unitPress and hold the power button for 
approximately 1 second.
≥The power lamp goes off after a while.
Battery level 100% to 76% 75% to 41% 40% to 21% 20% or less
Recording mode lamps
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∫Use this unit as a wireless LAN device
When using equipment or computer systems that require more reli able security than wireless LAN 
devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for saf ety designs and defects for the 
systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for an y damage that arises when using this 
unit for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
∫ Use of the Wi-Fi function of this unit is presumed to be in cou ntries 
where this unit is sold
There is the risk that this unit violates the radiowave regulations if used in countries other than those 
where this unit is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility  for any violations.
∫There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves m ay be 
intercepted
Please note that there is the risk that data sent and received  via radio waves may be intercepted by 
a third party.
∫ Do not use this unit in areas with magnetic fields, static elec tricity or 
interference
≥ Do not use this unit in areas with magnetic fields, static elec tricity or interference, such as near 
microwave ovens. Radio waves may not reach this unit.
≥ Using this unit near devices such as cordless telephones or any  other wireless LAN device that 
use the 2.4 GHz radio wave band may cause a decrease in performa nce in both devices.
∫Before use
To use a Wi-Fi function with this unit, you need a device equip ped with a wireless LAN function.
≥ For the operations and settings of your device such as the smar tphone, please read the 
operating instructions of the device.
Preparation
Wi-Fi® function
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Install the “Image App”
The “Image App” allows you to change this unit’s settings and record and play back images.
* The supported OS versions are current as of March 2015 and sub ject to change.
≥ Use the latest version.
≥ Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu about how to operate.
≥ The service may not be able to be used properly depending on th e type of smartphone being 
used. For information on the “Image App”, check the support web site below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/index.html
(This Site is English only.)
≥ When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet commu nication fees may be 
incurred depending on the details of your contract.
About the “Image App”
The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic.
For Android appsFor iOS apps
OS
Android 4.0 or later*iOS 6.0 or later*
(iPhone 3GS is not supported.)
Installation 
procedure1 Connect your Android 
device to a network.
2 Select “Google Play™  Store”.
3 Enter “Panasonic Image 
App” into the search 
box.
4 Select “Panasonic  Image App” and install 
it.
≥The icon will be added 
to the menu.
1 Connect your iOS 
device to a network.
2 Select “App Store
SM”.
3 Enter “Panasonic Image  App” into the search 
box.
4 Select “Panasonic  Image App” and install 
it.
≥The icon will be added 
to the menu.
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∫Preparations before connection
1 Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartph one. (l18)
2 Turn on the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone.
≥ For further details, please read the operating instructions for the smartphone.
Setting up a Wi-Fi connection to a smartphone
≥Check that the Wi-Fi lamp is off.
1Press and hold the recording mode/Wi-Fi button for at least 
1 second (approx.), and remove your finger.
≥The Wi-Fi lamp will flash red.
2Tap the SSID of this unit (below) on the Wi-Fi network 
screen of the smartphone.
≥Password entry screen is displayed.
3Enter password (below).≥When the connection is complete, the Wi-Fi lamp of this unit wi ll light red.
Use your smartphone to set up this unit.
Preparation:
1 Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone .
2 Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
≥ If a connection attempt to this unit fails, turn off and on the  Wi-Fi function using the setup 
menu of the smartphone, and then retry the connection.
≥ For more information, refer to the [Help] in the “Image App” me nu.
Preparation
Connecting to a smartphone
Default setting
SSID:
Password:A1-wearable
a12345678
Preparation
Setting up this unit
≥
When you start “Image App” connecting with this unit for the fi rst time, a message 
asking you to set the date and time will appear. (This message  will also be displayed if 
this unit remains unused for a long period of time.)
Follow the message to set the date and time.
≥ When you turn on this unit for the first time, a message asking  you to change the SSID/
Password will appear. Be sure to change them. Otherwise, third parties may intercept 
your information or use it for malicious purposes.
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Setting date and time
The date and time setting of this unit is synchronized with that of the smartphone.
synchronize to adjust the clock, etc.
1Ta p     # [Camera setup].
2Tap [Date & time].
≥When you want to adjust the clock, change the time of the smart phone first, and then synchronize 
the time with this unit.
≥ It may take approximately 60 seconds to synchronize the time of  the smartphone with that of this 
unit.
≥ When the built-in battery of this unit runs down, the date and time setting returns to the default 
state. Leave the built-in battery of this unit in a charged sta te for approximately 24 hours and the 
date and time setting will be stored for approximately 4 months.
≥ The setting range from 1 January 2000 through 31 December 2039  is available for time 
synchronisation with the smartphone.
Initializing the network settings
To reset the network settings to the default, after turning off  this unit, press the power button (l16) 
and recording start/stop button ( l27) simultaneously to turn it on again and continue to hold the m 
down for approximately 3 seconds. When the Wi-Fi lamp flashes al ternately in red and green, the 
network settings are initialized.
≥ After initializing the settings, turn off and on this unit.
≥ The following settings will be reset to the default:
jAn 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 this unit
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