Panasonic Hx A500 Basic Owners Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual
Wearable Camera
Model No.HX-A500
More detailed operating instructions are available in “Owner’s Manual (PDF format)”. To read it, 
download it from the website.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/A500/
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most 
sophisticated and reliable products on the 
market today. Used properly, we’re sure it 
will bring you and your family years of 
enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the 
information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located on 
the bottom of your camera. Be sure to 
retain this manual as your convenient 
camera information source.
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire,...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on 
the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy 
for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in...

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Conforms to UL STD 60065.
Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.60065.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of the unit.
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBVX532
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could 
void the users authority to operate the equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or...

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-If you see this symbol-
∫Cautions for use
Keep this unit as far away as possible from 
electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
≥If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the 
pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because 
doing so may result in noise adversely 
affecting the pictures and/or sound.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures 
may be distorted,...

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Preparation
(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof................................................... 8
Read this first .......................................... 11
Accessories ............................................. 12
What you can do with this unit .............. 13
Power supply........................................... 14
Charging the battery .........................  14
Charging and recording time .............  15
Recording to a card ................................ 16...

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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 Center to...

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∫About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged 
up)
Condensation occurs when there is a change in temperature or humidity, such as when the unit is 
taken from outside or a cold room to a warm room. Please be careful, as it may cause the lens or 
LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy, or damaged.
When taking the unit to a place which has a different temperature, if the unit is accustomed to the 
room temperature of the destination for about one hour, condensation can be...

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≥Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 3.0 m (10 feet) with the water temperature 
between 0 oC and 35 oC (32 o F and 95 o F).
≥ Do not use this unit at a depth of over 3.0 m (10 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...