Panasonic Hx A1 Owners Manual

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The firmware version of this unit is displayed.
≥ For information on updating the firmware version, refer to page  51 .
Set whether to use this unit as a n external drive (card reader) for a PC or as a web camera when 
you connect it to a PC. ([PC]/[Web camera])
≥ Select the desired setting before connecting this unit to a PC.  
≥ When using this unit as a card reader, refer to page  40.
≥ When using this unit as a web camera, refer to page  43.
[Device info. display]
[Select USB mode] 

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You can attach this unit to a Multi Mount or Tripod Mount and perform recording.
Using a Multi Mount
Attach the Multi Mount to a smooth surface, such as a helmet.
≥Before attaching the Multi Mount, remove the hook and loop fast ener 
and the band from the Multi Mount.
1Peel off one side of the double sided tape, and attach it 
to the smoother side of the fastener that has a harder 
texture (hook fastener).
2Peel off the other side of the double sided tape, and 
attach the hook fastener to a...

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4Fasten the Multi Mount securely by aligning the two 
fasteners to one another.
≥Fasten securely to prevent the Multi Mount from falling off.
≥ Dust, etc. adhering to the hook and loop fastener will weaken t he 
adhesion. Before attaching it, check if dust, lint, etc. is adh ering.
5Attach this unit to the Multi Mount as shown in the 
figure. (l24)
≥When removing the Multi Mount, do not pull the Multi Mount. Rem ove it by peeling off the hook 
and loop fastener from the edge.
≥ Do not peel off the...

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4Attach this unit to the Multi Mount as 
shown in the figure. (l24)
≥Before attaching this unit, fasten the Multi Mount securely wit h the band and the hook and loop 
fastener.
1While holding the tightening nut  A, tighten the 
adjustment knob  B by rotating it towards LOCK.
2While holding the adjustment knob  B, loosen the 
the adjustment belt  C until this unit can be passed 
through it by rotating the tightening nut  A 
towards UNLOCK.
3Pass this unit through the adjustment 
belt  C so that...

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5While holding the tightening nut A, loosen the 
adjustment knob  B by rotating it towards 
UNLOCK to adjust the direction of this unit.
6While holding the tightening nut  A, rotate the 
adjustment knob  B by rotating it towards LOCK 
until this unit is fastened securely.
While holding the adjustment knob  B, loosen 
the tightening nut  A by rotating it towards 
UNLOCK, and pull out this unit.
Removing this unit from the Multi Mount
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
UNLOCK
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LOCK
UNLOCK
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Using a Tripod Mount
The tripod mounting hole A of the tripod mount is compatible 
with the screw (1/4-20 UNC) of a tripod, etc.
≥ If you attach a screw with a length of 6 mm (0.24 q) or more to a 
Tripod Mount, it may wobble.
1While holding  D, loosen the adjustment belt  B 
until this unit can be passed through it by rotating 
the tightening nut  C towards UNLOCK.
2Pass this unit through the adjustment belt  B so 
that this unit is in the position shown in the figure.
3While holding  D, tighten...

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While holding D, loosen the tightening nut  C by 
rotating it towards UNLOCK, and remove this unit.
≥ This unit is not waterproof when the terminal cover (USB connec tion) is in use. In this case, do 
not use this unit underwater or touch it with wet hands.
Removing this unit from the Tripod Mount
UNLOCK LOCK
 

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Check before recording
When you connect this unit and a smartphone and start up the “Image App”, you can check the 
image from this unit on the live view screen.
≥ We recommend that you make a test recording to check the angle of view mode, [White Balance] 
setting and other settings before recording. ( l34)
≥ Attach this unit to the Multi Mount or Tripod Mount ( l22) and check the image on the live view 
screen.
≥ You can use [Shooting guidelines] ( l34) as a guide for checking the balance of a...

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Recording with this unit
Record images with this unit.
≥You can record images even when this unit is not connected to a  smartphone.
1Press the recording mode/Wi-Fi button to switch to the desired 
recording mode.
≥The recording mode changes each  time you press the button. The recording 
mode lamps will light (or flash).
Motion Picture Recording Mode  # Slow Motion Recording Mode  # Still Picture 
Recording Mode
*1 You need to set [Recording Mode] of the “Image App” to [Loop  Recording]. (l32)
*2...

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≥The period between the start and end of recording is recorded a s one file, but motion pictures 
exceeding 4 GB (approx.) will be divided automatically. (Recording will continue.)
Divided motion pictures will be displayed as separate thumbnail s and cannot be played back 
automatically as a continuous motion picture.
≥ Each microSD card can save up to approximately 89100 files and  approximately 900 folders. 
When other motion pictures and still pictures have already been saved in the microSD...