Panasonic Hx A100 Owners Manual

Owner’s Manual
Wearable Camera
Model No.HX-A100
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for 
future use.
VQT4X94
until 
2013/2/28
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Preparation
(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof ........................................................ 3
Read this first ................................................. 6
What you can do with this unit ..................... 7
Names and Functions of Main Parts ............ 8
Wearing this unit ............................................ 9
Power supply................................................ 11Charging the battery ..............................  11
Charging and recording time...

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Preparation
This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.
* This means that this unit can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic.
∫ Handling of this unit
≥Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or 
dropped etc. If an impact to this unit occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a 
Panasonic’s Service...

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When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)
Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when this unit is moved to a 
warm area from a cold area, such as at high altitude.
It is not a malfunction or failure of this unit. It may be caused by the environment in which 
this unit is used.
≥Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and unit malfunction.
What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged
≥ Turn off this unit and open the side cover in...

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≥Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 1.5 m (5 feet) with the water temperature between 
0oC and 35 oC (32 oF and 95 oF).
≥ Do not use this unit at a depth of over 1.5 m (5 feet).
≥ Do not use it in hot water over 35 oC (95 oF) (in a bath or hot spring).
≥ Do not use this unit underwater not longer than 30 minutes continuously.
≥ Do not open or close the side cover.
≥ Do not apply shock to this unit underwater. (Waterproof performance may not be maintained, and 
there is a chance of water...

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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 clock setting
Make sure to set date and time...

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You can enjoy a variety of functions by connecting this unit to a smartphone or an access point.
*1 Once you make the settings, you can perform a live broadcast with only the button operation on this unit from the next time on.
*2 The functions available for the direct connection to the smartphone are also available for the 
connection via an access point.
*3 You can record motion pictures or still pictures without connecting to the smartphone.
What you can do with this unit
Image 
App
USTREAM...

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1Power lamp ( l12, 15 )
2 Access lamp ( l14)
3 Wi-Fi
®/WPS button [ ] ( l17, 35 , 40 , 
41 , 53 )
Wi-Fi mode lamp (l 17, 35 , 40 , 41 , 53 )
Switches to Wi-Fi mode. Each press of the 
button switches the lamp.
≥ [ ]: Smartphone mode
≥ [ ]: Live broadcasting mode
≥ [ ]: Access point mode
≥ Off: Wi-Fi mode is turned off
4 Wi-Fi Transmitter
5 Power button [ ] ( l15, 53 )
6 Recording start/stop button ( l22)
7 Photoshot button [ ] ( l22)
8 Hold button [ ] 
Hold lamp [] 9
Camera ( l10)
10 Lens ( l4)
11...

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≥When removing the camera/main unit from the Armband Case, avoid pulling the camera/main 
unit connection cable.
≥ You can use an optional Multi Mount (VW-MKA100) for a variety of scenes.
Wearing this unit
Wear the main unit and camera unit.
≥If you have felt discomfort after a long period of use, 
stop the use or loosen the tight fit by slightly 
loosening the adjuster, etc.
≥ For the direction of the camera, check the actual 
image on the Live view screen. ( l23)
Main unit
Camera unit
Fastening...

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≥Do not touch the lens or pull the cable while attaching or removing.
≥ When you adjust the adjuster, do so slowly without applying too much force. 
≥ If the adjustment knob comes off, attach it as indicated in 
the right figure.
Attaching the camera unit to the earhook to wear
1Insert the camera unit until it 
clicks into place.
≥Insert so that the projecting part  A of the 
camera will face up.
2Loosen the camera/main unit 
connection cable  B to the 
shape of an ear, and fit it in the 
holder...