Panasonic Hx A500 Owners Manual

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The firmware version of this unit is displayed.
≥This item cannot be displayed in “Image App”.
You can update the firmware version of this unit.
≥ This item cannot be used in “Image App”.
Set the file number of the motion picture and still picture recorded next to 0001.
≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. ( l74)
≥ To reset the folder number, format the microSD card, and then perform [NUMBER RESET].
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen....

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This unit is designed to record images when attached to the Armband Case and the Head Mount.
Wearing this unit
Wear the main unit and camera unit.
1Insert the main unit so that you can see the 
buttons on it
≥Make sure to insert the main unit all the way in.
2Fasten the main unit with the hook and 
loop fastener.
3Adjust the length of the band.
Recording
Before recording
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≥If a feeling of discomfort arises after a long 
period of use, stop the use or adjust the 
size of the Head Mount/Armband...

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4Pass the band through the band hole.
5Attach the band to the hard surface of 
the hook and loop fastener to fasten 
the band to your arm.
≥When fastening the main unit, try not to drop the 
camera unit to avoid a shock and try not to 
scratch the lens.
∫ About the Armband Case
The Armband Case can be used as a portable holder.
≥The camera unit can be stored in the camera pocket  B, and the camera/main unit connection 
cable can be bundled with the band  A.
≥ When fastening to your arm, remove the...

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1Push down the lock lever of the 
Head Mount (L) to the UNLOCK side.
2Attach the Head Mount (R) to the Head Mount (L).
3Loosen the adjustment knob, and 
change the direction of the camera 
holder.
≥To loosen the adjustment knob, rotate it 
towards  1. To tighten the adjustment knob, 
rotate it towards  2.
≥ Adjust the direction as shown in the illustration, 
and tighten the adjustment knob again.
1Insert the camera unit until it clicks 
into place.
≥Insert the camera unit so that the microphone...

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3Hook the Head Mount to your ears 
firmly so that the camera unit will be 
positioned on the left side of your 
face.
4Adjust the size of the Head Mount, 
and push down the lock lever to the 
LOCK side.
≥Adjust by slowly pulling the Head Mount (R) 
sideways.
≥ If you adjust in such a way that the camera unit  comes into close contact with the cheek, you can 
record less blurry images.
5Hold the camera holder, and adjust 
the direction of the lens.
≥ To loosen the adjustment knob, rotate it...

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How to remove the camera
Hold the camera holder as shown in the figure, and remove the 
camera unit in the direction of the arrow.
≥Do not touch the lens or pull the camera/main unit connection cable while attaching or removing.
≥ When adjusting the size of the Head Mount and the tightness of the Headband, do so slowly 
without applying too much force.
≥ If the adjustment knob comes off, attach it as indicated in the 
right figure.
We recommend you make a test recording to check the settings...

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≥Set this unit to the desired Recording Mode before recording. ( l30)
∫ Screen indications in the Recording mode
(When recording a motion picture)
(When recording a still picture)
Recording
Recording
1Press the recording start/stop 
button.
≥If this unit is set to record a motion picture, 
recording starts.
≥ In [PICTURE RECORDING], a still picture will be 
recorded.
≥ Once recording starts, the LCD monitor will turn off 
approximately 30 seconds later. To turn it on again, 
operate the joystick....

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Displaying the information screenIf you move the joystick right, you can display the information 
screen.
≥If you move the joystick right again, the information screen 
will disappear.
≥ The information screen is not displayed when a Wi-Fi 
mode ([Smartphone Direct Connect]/[Wireless Network 
Mode]) is active.
≥ For information on the icons to be displayed, refer to page 
80 .
≥If you set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone, you can record images by 
operating this unit...

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Checking the motion picture/still picture you have recorded (Rec 
Review)
If you move the joystick down during recording pause, you can play back the last recorded motion 
picture or still picture for approximately 5 seconds.
≥During Rec Review,  1 (Green) is displayed on the screen.
≥ Only the first 5 seconds of the motion picture will be played back. (Sound is not output)
≥ Moving the joystick down during the playback will return you to the recording screen.
≥ Except for Rec Review, playback...

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You can record images with a variety of recording methods by changing the Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick to select the menu.
* To set this unit to [PICTURE RECORDING] with the “Image App”, tap the Motion Picture/Still Picture toggle button. ( l47)
2Start recording. ( l27)
Recording
Changing the Recording Mode
[RECORD SETUP] # [RECORDING MODE]  # desired recording mode
Recording ModeiconRecording method
[NORMAL SHOOTING] Recording motion pictures.
[SLOW MOTION] This records motion pictures in...