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About [Link to Cell]
Smartphone screen shots are example displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode and Playback Mode.
≥Depending on your OS or the version of the smartphone applicati on “Image App”, the screens 
may differ from the ones above.
∫ In Recording Mode≥Recording motion pictures/still pictures
≥ Selecting a mode
≥ Using the zoom (Available in the medium or fast speed)
Screen display during remote operations
Recording screen
1Recording media/remaining recordable 
time
2 Remaining battery power of this unit
3 Zoom
4 Photoshot button
5 Menu display
6 Playback mode button
7 Remote control button
8 Recording start/stop button
9 Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still 
Picture Recording Mode toggle button
: Name of the connected device
Playback screen
1Camera function button
2 Number of scenes
3 Remaining battery power of this unit
4 Delete
5 Upload
6 Copy
7 Name of the connected device
8 Scene information display
Functions available for remote operations
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≥Switching between the Recording Mode:
≥ Registering your favorite scenes
≥ Twin Camera
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≥Changing and adjusting the Sub Window settings*
≥Backup for Twin Camera
≥ Recording format
≥ Recording mode
≥ Picture size
≥ White Balance
≥ Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment (4K Photo Mode only)
≥ Backlight Compensation
≥ Night Mode
≥ Self-timer
≥ Aspect ratio
≥ Turning the unit off
∫ In Playback Mode≥Playback
≥ Switching between thumbnails (4K MP4, MP4/iFrame, AVCHD, 2160/24p, 1080/24p, Backup for 
Twin Camera, JPEG (Still picture))
≥ Delete
≥ Save (Copy)
jAVCHD scenes or scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera canno t be copied.
j Scenes recorded in iFrame can only be copied with iOS devices.
j
Depending on your smartphone, scenes recorded in MP4 format or  scenes exceeding 4 GB may not be copied.≥Smart Home Network
jIt is possible to post to SNS or perform playback operation when this unit is connected to the 
DLNA-compatible TV via wireless access point using a smartphone .
≥ Creating and saving scenes with Highlight Playback 
≥ Highlight Photo Collage
jParts that were recognized as clearly recorded are automaticall y extracted from multiple 
scenes and saved as still pictures. (Highlight Photo Collage is  not available for 4K MP4 scenes, 
MP4/iFrame scenes, 24p scenes and scenes recorded as Backup for  Twin Camera.)
j
In addition, the multiple still pictures you have captured can be put in a frame and saved as a single still picture.
≥ Functions other than those listed above are not available for r emote operation.
≥ If you record an image when the LCD monitor of this unit is clo sed with the screen facing outward, 
the LCD monitor turns off. j Intelligent Auto Mode
j Manual Mode
j
FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode ([Always])
j Slow Zoom Mode*
j4K Photo Mode
j Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode
* only
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You can use your smartphone to check on your baby being monitored by this unit when you are in 
another room. The smartphone and this unit can be used like rad io transceivers, allowing the users 
to have a conversation by taking turns. This unit can also send  a notification to the smartphone 
whenever the baby cries.
Preparations before using [Baby Monitor]
1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.1 1b/g/n.
2 Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartpho ne. (l183)
3 Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the wireless ac cess point.
≥[WPS Connection] ( l186 )
≥ Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection ( l187)
≥ Setting up a connection manually ( l188 )
4 When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, follow the procedure in  “Using [Baby 
Monitor]”.
≥ Using [Wi-Fi Setup Wizard], you can also set up a Wi-Fi connect ion in conjunction with the 
smartphone application “Image App”. ( l185 )
Wi-Fi
[Baby Monitor]
≥You need to turn on the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone.
≥ If [CLOCK SET] ( l25) is not set correctly, the sound detection function will not w ork 
( l 164 ).
≥ Notifications cannot be sent to more than one smartphone.
≥ Check your contract details carefully, as smartphone and intern et contract details may 
result in high communication charges being incurred, or a limit  placed on 
communication traffic.
Caution:
≥ It is the responsibility of parents or guardians to check on th eir child. Use [Baby Monitor] 
only as an aid.
≥ Place this unit so that it will be out of the reach of the baby .
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≥[Baby Monitor] is not available in the following cases:
jWhen [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p] 
j When you set [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE] to [2160/24p] or [1080/24p]  in Playback Mode
Using [Baby Monitor]
≥Proceed to Step 2 when your Wi-Fi connection has been made via  [Wireless Settings] in [Wi-Fi 
Setup] ( l186  to 189 ).
1Press Wi-Fi button on this unit. 
2Touch [Baby Monitor] on the Wi-Fi menu screen.≥The SSID of the wireless access  point to which this unit is connected is displayed.
3Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point.≥To connect it, select the SSID of the wireless access point dis played on the screen of this unit.
4Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥When this unit is connected to the Internet via the wireless ac cess point, the notification function, 
which sends notifications from this unit to the smartphone, bec omes available.
≥ When the connection to this unit is complete, the screen of thi s unit turns off. To turn on the 
screen again, touch the screen.
To exit [Baby Monitor]:
Touch [EXIT] displayed on the screen of this unit or press the  Wi-Fi button.
≥The message is displayed. Touch [YES] to close the indication.
∫ Checking on the baby in your house
You can check the image of the baby being monitored on your sma rtphone.
≥ Images of baby-monitoring cannot be recorded.
≥ It cannot be confirmed with multiple smartphones simultaneously .
∫Voice message function
The smartphone and this unit can be used like radio transceivers, allowing the users to have a 
conversation by taking turns.
≥A voice message of up to 1 minute can be sent.
≥ Open the LCD monitor of this unit when using the Voice message  function.
∫Sending notifications to your smartphone
In the following cases, this unit sends a notification to the s martphone:
≥ When baby monitoring starts
≥ When a sound is detected
∫ Sound detection
When this unit detects a sound, it can automatically send a not ification to the connected 
smartphone.
≥ This function can be used only if this unit is connected to the  Internet via the wireless access 
point when [Baby Monitor] is used.
≥ Depending on [Sound Detection Sensitivity] setting and recordin g conditions, sounds may not be 
detected. Test the sound detection function in advance to check  if sounds can be detected and 
notified.
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Touch [Setup] on the screen of this unit, and select the item you want to set.
∫[Notification Setup]
This sets whether to send a notification to the smartphone when a sound is detected.
∫[Notification Test]
This tests if a notification can be sent to the smartphone when  a sound is detected.
∫[Remote Voice Level]
This sets the voice message volume.
∫[Sound Detection Sensitivity]
This sets the sound detection sensitivity.
≥[Sound Scene Select] is set to [Auto].
Changing [Baby Monitor] settings
[ON]/[OFF]
(Volume high)/ (Volume low)
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You can confirm the recording screen of this unit from outside using a smartphone.
Preparations before using [Home Cam]
1Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.1 1b/g/n.
2 Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartpho ne. (
l183)
3 Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the wireless ac cess point.
≥[WPS Connection] ( l186 )
≥ Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection ( l187)
≥ Setting up a connection manually ( l188 )
4 When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, follow the procedure in  “Using 
[Home Cam]”. (
l167)
≥ Using [Wi-Fi Setup Wizard], you can also set up a Wi-Fi connect ion in conjunction with the 
smartphone application “Image App”. ( l185 )
≥ [Home Cam] is not availabl e in the following cases:
j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p] 
j When you set [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE] to [2160/24p] or [1080/24p]  in Playback Mode
Wi-Fi
[Home Cam]
≥Switch the Wi-Fi setting to off on your smartphone and use with  mobile network such 
as 3G.
≥ If [CLOCK SET] ( l25) is not set correctly, [Home Cam] cannot be used.
≥ Check your contract details carefully, as smartphone and intern et contract details may 
result in high communication charges being incurred, or a limit  placed on 
communication traffic.
Caution:
This function is not designed for anti-theft or disaster use.
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Using [Home Cam]
≥Perform the home monitoring operation on the smartphone. ( l169 )
≥ When the firewall is turned on, the Wi-Fi function may not work  correctly. If this occurs, check the 
network settings.
≥ Proceed to Step 2 when your Wi-Fi connection has been made via  [Wireless Settings] in [Wi-Fi 
Setup] ( l186  to 189 ).
1Press Wi-Fi button on this unit. 
2Touch [Home Cam] on the Wi-Fi menu screen.
3Turn off the Wi-Fi setting of the smartphone.
4Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥(If the device is Android™)
When a Wi-Fi connection guidance screen is displayed, select [N o].
≥ (If the device is iOS)
If a confirmation message for the Wi-Fi setup is displayed, sel ect [Close].
5Enable the home monitoring setting from the menu of the smartph one 
application “Image App”.
≥ Select [  (MENU)]  # [Application function]  # [Home Monitor], and enable [Use Home 
Monitor].
6Select [Set connect. dest.] of the smartphone.
7Enter the Device ID and Password displayed on the screen of thi s unit into 
the smartphone.
≥ When the entry is complete, select [OK] (on your Android device ) or [Complete] (on your iOS 
device).
≥ If you want to check the Device ID and Password after performin g Step 8, on the screen of this 
unit, touch [Setup]  # [Home Monitor Connect].
8Touch [ENTER] on the screen of this unit.≥Check that the message “Connecting...” has disappeared from thi s unit.
9On the smartphone, select [Start Home Monitor] to start home mo nitoring.
∫When configuring the home monitor settings using QR code
≥Proceed to Step 2 when your Wi-Fi connection has been made via  [Wireless Settings] in [Wi-Fi 
Setup] ( l186  to 189 ).
1Press Wi-Fi button on this unit. 
2Touch [Home Cam] on the Wi-Fi menu screen.
3Touch [QR code].≥QR code is displayed on the screen of this unit.
4Turn off the Wi-Fi setting of the smartphone.
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5Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥(If the device is Android)
When a Wi-Fi connection guidance screen is displayed, select [N o].
≥ (If the device is iOS)
If a confirmation message for the Wi-Fi setup is displayed, sel ect [Close].
6Enable the home monitoring setting from the menu of the smartph one 
application “Image App”.
≥ Select [  (MENU)]  # [Application function]  # [Home Monitor], and enable [Use Home 
Monitor].
7Select [Set connect. dest.] of the smartphone.
8On the smartphone, select [QR code] to scan the QR code display ed on the 
screen of this unit.
≥ The Device ID and Password will be set. Select [OK] (on your An droid device) or [Complete] (on 
your iOS device).
9Touch [NEXT] on the screen of this unit.≥ Check that the message “Connecting...” has disappeared from thi s unit.
10On the smartphone, select [Start Home Monitor] to start home mo nitoring.
To exit [Home Cam]:
Touch [EXIT] displayed on the screen of this unit or press the  Wi-Fi button.
≥The message is displayed. Touch [YES] to close the indication.
1Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Home Cam]. 
2Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥When a Wi-Fi connection guidance screen is displayed, select [N O].
≥ Use the smartphone to start home monitor.
To exit [Home Cam]:
Touch [EXIT] displayed on the screen of this unit or press the  Wi-Fi button.
≥The message is displayed. Touch [YES] to close the indication.
The image and sound may be interrupted or the connection may be  terminated depending on your 
line conditions. Use the recommended optimal speed (upstream) below as a guide to make 
necessary settings.
∫ Recommended optimal speed (upstream) for the broadband line, mo bile 
router (tethering), etc. connected to this unit
≥ For information on the optimal speed, contact your service prov ider, etc.
When using the home monitor function for the second time or lat er
Image quality
Recommended optimal speed 
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≥Operation cannot be guaranteed for all devices.
≥ Even with a broadband line, the recommended optimal speed may n ot be reached depending on 
your environment.
≥ Narrowband lines such as analog modems cannot be used.
≥ If the line for the smartphone is switched, communication may be interrupted. In that case, 
connect again.
Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu about how to operate.
If you have difficulty establishing a connection with [Home Cam ] or the connection is 
disconnected, wait for a while, and connect again. If the conne ction still cannot be established, 
check the settings from the menu of the smartphone application  “Image App” below.
[ (MENU)]  # [Application function]  # [Home Monitor]  # [Advanced Settings]
Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu about the settings.
What you can operate/set with a smartphone during home monitori ng
∫What you can operate with a smartphone
Confirm the condition inside the house
The monitoring video can be confirmed.
≥The monitoring image can be recorded as a video or a still pict ure.
≥ It cannot be confirmed with multiple smartphones simultaneously .
≥ Depending upon the environment in which the device is used, mot ion picture may be like a 
frame rate is low.
Voice message
The smartphone and this unit can be used like radio transceivers, allowing the users to have a 
conversation by taking turns. ≥You can talk up to 10 seconds in 20 second interval.
≥ Open the LCD monitor of this unit when using the Voice message  function.
∫What you can set with a smartphone
Moving/non-moving object detection
This unit can detect moving objects and non-moving objects in t he home monitoring detection area.
≥ Once this unit is set to home m onitoring (home monitoring stand by state), it cannot detect 
moving objects for up to 5 minutes.
≥
Detection of some moving and stationary subjects may not be pos sible due to the condition of the 
subject. Check beforehand to see i f detection of the moving or stationary object can be detected.
≥If the movement of the subject is too fast or too slow, if the  subject is too small, or if the 
surroundings are too dark, detection of moving and stationary o bjects may be impossible.
Automatic recording
You can record a motion picture on this unit as it detects a mo ving or non-moving object.
≥ Automatic recording will record for approximately 30 seconds.
≥ Automatic recording can record a maximum of 1 hour 15 minutes p er day. Check the remaining 
available recording time.
≥ When automatic recording is performed with moving object detect ion, automatic recording is 
performed only once within the set time.
≥ When automatic recording is performed with non-moving object de tection, the set time will be 
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≥Setting cannot be performed while operating monitoring with a s martphone.Touch [Setup] and select desired setting.
∫[Home Monitor Connect]
You can display the registration screen for a Device ID and Pas sword.
≥ If [QR code] is touched, a QR code will be displayed on the scr een of this unit.
∫[Remote Voice Level]
You can set the initial remote voice level and speaker volume l evel of the remote voice function.
≥The mode cannot be switched to another one during home monitori ng operations.
≥ Although home monitoring can be performed with the battery, we  recommend you use the AC 
adaptor.
≥ It is recommended to use this unit fixed so that it will not mo ve since it may cause false detection.
≥ Power of this unit will automatically turn off when monitoring  condition continues for 
approximately 10 days.
≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HE].
≥ [ZOOM MODE] is set to [Opt.Zoom 20 k].
≥ The following recording modes are not available ( l59):
j Creative Control Mode
j HDR Movie Mode
j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode
j 4K Photo Mode
j (For the  )
Cinema Like Effect Mode
≥ Backup for Twin Camera is not available during home monitoring.
≥ If you record an image when the LCD monitor of this unit is clo sed with the screen facing outward, 
the LCD monitor turns off.
≥ The password for the home monitor settings will change when [Re set Wi-Fi Settings] is 
performed. Set the home monitor settings of the smartphone agai n and reconnect to this unit 
when [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] is performed.
Changing the home monitor settings of this unit
(Volume high)/ (Volume low)
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