Panasonic Camera HX A1 Owners Manual

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When disposing of the used product, initialize the network settings and erase all data on this unit.
≥ Disassemble after the battery runs out.
≥ If it cannot be removed smoothly, contact Panasonic’s Service c enter.
≥ Keep disassembled parts out of reach of children.
1 Remove the terminal cover and 
glasscover. ( l8)
2 Remove the three screws shown in  the figure below, and remove the 
cover  A.
≥Before removing the screws, peel off the label 
on the terminal with a sharp object.
≥ Use a cross-slot screwdriver (commercially 
available).
3 Pull out the inner unit.
4 Remove the five screws shown in 
the figure below, and remove the 
frame  B. 5 Remove the lead 
C from the 
holders  D.
6 Open the control board  E, and lift 
up the battery.
7 Pull out the battery connector  F 
upwards, and remove the battery.
Regarding the handling of used batteries
≥ Insulate the terminals with cellophane tape or 
similar.
≥ Do not disassemble.
How to remove the battery
This figure describes the disposal of this unit, it is not inst ruction for repair. If 
disassembled, repair is not possible.
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Wearable Camera
Information for your safety
Others
Specifications
Power source:INPUT: DC 5.0 V, 1 A
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack:
DC 3.7 V, 480 mAh (1.87 Wh)
Power consumption: Recording; 2.1 W (Built-in battery)
2.9 W (Extended Battery)
Charging;  2.4 W (When using PC) 2.4 W (When using Extended Battery)
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.264
Audio compression:
AAC
Still picture recording format:
JPEG (Design rule 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 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:
 1/3 z 1MOS image sensor
Total; Approx. 3540 K
Effective pixels; Motion picture; Approx. 2870 K (16:9)
*
Still picture; Approx. 2660 K (16:9)*
Lens:
F2.8
Focal length; 2.6 mm
Angle of view;  Approx.150 o (Wide) 
Approx.120 o (Standard)
Minimum focus distance; Approx. 30 cm
* When the angle of view mode is set to wide Shutter speed:
Motion picture; 1/30 to 1/12000
Still picture; 1/15 to 1/12000
Microphone:
Monaural
Minimum required illumination:
Approx. 6 lx (When [Pixels / Frame rate] is set 
to [1920
k1080/30p])
USB:
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type 
micro-B
Reader function microSD card; Read only (No copyright 
protection support)
Web camera function
Battery charging function
Dimensions:
26.0 mm (W) k26.0 mm (H) k83.1 mm (D)
[1.02 q (W) k1.02 q (H) k3.27 q (D)]
Mass (Weight):
Approx.45
g (Approx. 0.099 lb)
Mass (Weight) in operation:
Approx. 45
g (Approx. 0.099 lb)
[with a microSD card (optional)]
Operating temperature:
-10°Cto40°C (14°Fto104°F)
Operating humidity:
10%RH to 80%RH
Waterproof/Dustproof/Anti-shock 
performance:
See page 7
Battery operation time:
See page 14
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∫Carefully observe copyright 
laws
Whatever you have recorded and created 
can be used for your personal entertainment 
only. Under copyright laws, other materials 
cannot be used without obtaining 
permission from the holders of the 
copyrights.
∫Licenses
≥microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, 
LLC.
≥ iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., 
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
≥ App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
≥ Android and Google Play are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Google Inc.
≥ The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
™ Logo is a 
certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.
≥ “Wi-Fi®” is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi 
Alliance®.
≥ “WPA™” and “WPA2™” are trademarks of 
Wi-Fi Alliance®.
≥ Other names of systems and products 
mentioned in these instructions are usually 
the registered trademarks or trademarks of 
the manufacturers who developed the system 
or product concerned. This product is licensed under the AVC patent 
portfolio license for the personal and 
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) 
encode video in compliance with the AVC 
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC 
Video that was encoded by a consumer 
engaged in a personal and non-commercial 
activity and/or was obtained from a video 
provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No 
license is granted or shall be implied for any 
other use. Additional information may be 
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. 
See http://www.mpegla.com
.
Wireless transmitter:
Compliance standard; IEEE802.11b/g/n
Frequency range used;
Central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz [11ch]Encryption method; Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/
WPA2™/WEP
Access method; Infrastructure mode
Others
About copyright
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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) open source software
The software categorized as (3) is distributed in the hope that  it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY 
WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY  or FITNESS FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Refer to the detailed terms and conditions  thereof, which appear when 
this product is connected to a computer within the applicable o perating procedures for this product.
For at least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Pan asonic will give to any third party who 
contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a ch arge no more than our cost of 
physically performing source code distribution, a complete mach ine-readable copy of the 
corresponding source code covered under conditions that impose  an obligation to disclose the 
source code, as well as the respective copyright notice thereof .
Contact Information: [email protected]
The source code and the copyright notice are also available for  free in our website below.
http://panasonic.net/avc/oss/index.html
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Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
* To use the Suction Cup Mount/VW-SCA100 and Video Camera Mount  (For Handlebar)/
RP-CMC10, the Tripod Mount/VW-CTA1 or VW-CTA100 is required.
Others
Optional accessories
Accessory No.FigureDescription
VW-MKA1 Multi Mount
VW-MKA100
VW-TMA1 Twin Mount
VW-CTA1 Tripod Mount
*
VW-CTA100
VW-SCA100 Suction Cup Mount
*
VW-WJA100 Wind Jammer
RP-CMC10 Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar)
*
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NOTE:
Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.
Product numbers correct as of March. 2015. These may be subject  to change.
Accessory No.FigureDescription
VW-CLA100 Clip Mount
VW-HMA1 Head Mount
VW-BTA1 Extended Battery
VW-SAA1 Strap Adaptor
VW-MBA100 Multi Belt
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Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on 
Accessories.
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF  THE FOLLOWING: 
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  OR 
YOU MAY CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT: 1-800-237-9080 (FAX ONLY) OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day (       ) 
Night(       )
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)\
        
Please photocopy  this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)
American Express
VISA
MasterCard
(Please do not send cash)    
2. Items Ordered  
Quantity
Accessory #  Price Each 
Description
Total Price 
$6.95
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling
To t a l
1. Model #   
Discover
Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 
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Others
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials \
or workmanship, 
Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warranto\
r”) will, for the length of the 
period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of origi\
nal purchase 
(“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your prod\
uct with new or refurbished parts, 
(b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, o\
r (c) refund your purchase price. 
The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.\
 
Product or Part Name Parts Labor 
  
 
  1 Year 1 Year
Wearable Camera
All included Accessories
(Except Non-Rechargeable Batteries) 90 Days
10 DaysNot Applicable 
  
Only Non-Rechargeable BatteriesNot Applicable 
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for lab\
or. During the “Parts” warranty 
period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty exclude\
s both parts and labor for 
non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). Th\
is warranty only applies 
to products purchased and serviced in the United States. This warranty i\
s extended only to
the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”\
. 
Mail-In Service--Online Repair Request
Online Repair Request
To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web\
 Site at 
www.panasonic.com/support.
When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories\
 listed in the Owner’s 
Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a car\
ton box. When shipping 
Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/Bat\
teryHandling as 
Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Inc\
lude a letter detailing the  
complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you\
 can be reached. 
A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE 
REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsThis warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workma\
nship, and DOES NOT COVER 
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT 
COVER damages which 
occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not suppl\
ied by the warrantor, or failures which 
result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplicati\
on, alteration, faulty installation, 
set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper mainten\
ance, power line surge, lightning 
damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commerc\
ial use such as hotel, office, 
restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service b\
y anyone other than a Factory Service 
Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to a\
cts of God.
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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRA\
NTY 
COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESU\
LTING 
FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRA\
NTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from t\
he servicer, loss of or damage to media 
or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed ar\
e not exclusive, but for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or co\
nsequential damages, or 
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may\
 not apply to you. 
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have othe\
r rights which vary from state 
to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the wa\
rranty period, you may contact 
your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your sat\
isfaction, then write to:Consumer Affairs Department
Panasonic Corporation of North America
661 Independence Pkwy 
Chesapeake, VA 23320
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE 
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
As of October 2014
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Others
Warranty (For Canadian Customers)
Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in m\
aterial and workmanship under 
normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option 
either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished 
equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will 
be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.
Camcorder Products - One (1) year, parts and labour
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product
mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold 
“as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.   
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE 
RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND 
PLACE OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects  in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER 
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in 
shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result 
from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, 
misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, improper batteries, power line surge, lightning damage, 
modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other 
business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than an Authorized Servicer, or damage that is 
attributable to acts of God .
Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. Rechargeable batteries are 
warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase. 
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR 
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY 
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT 
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. 
(As examples, this warranty 
excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other
memory or recorded content. This list of items is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.) 
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions 
may not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which 
vary depending on your province or territory.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation, repairs and information assistance, please visit our Support page:
 
www.panasonic.ca/english/support
 
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in th\
e original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original pur\
chase.
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