Panasonic Hx A500 Owners Manual
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This records motion pictures in slow motion by setting a high frame rate (increasing the number of
frames).
≥Sound cannot be recorded.
≥ [ANGLE OF VIEW], [LEVEL SHOT], [IMAGE STABILIZATION] and [COLOR NIGHT REC] are not
available.
≥ If you record motion pictures in a dark place, recorded motion pictures may be darker than those
in [NORMAL SHOOTING].
≥When recording in [SLOW MOTION], use a microSD card with an SD Speed Class Rating of 6 or
higher.
No matter how long you record, you can only...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64753/w300_hx-a500_adv_en_om_d-30.png "Page 31
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This records motion pictures in slow motion by setting a high frame rate (increasing the number of
frames).
≥Sound cannot be recorded.
≥ [ANGLE OF VIEW], [LEVEL SHOT], [IMAGE STABILIZATION] and [COLOR NIGHT REC] are not
available.
≥ If you record motion pictures in a dark place, recorded motion pictures may be darker than those
in [NORMAL SHOOTING].
≥When recording in [SLOW MOTION], use a microSD card with an SD Speed Class Rating of 6 or
higher.
No matter how long you record, you can only...")
- 31 - This records motion pictures in slow motion by setting a high frame rate (increasing the number of frames). ≥Sound cannot be recorded. ≥ [ANGLE OF VIEW], [LEVEL SHOT], [IMAGE STABILIZATION] and [COLOR NIGHT REC] are not available. ≥ If you record motion pictures in a dark place, recorded motion pictures may be darker than those in [NORMAL SHOOTING]. ≥When recording in [SLOW MOTION], use a microSD card with an SD Speed Class Rating of 6 or higher. No matter how long you record, you can only...
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(When setting a menu item on this unit)
Press the joystick to select the menu.
(When setting a menu item on the “Image App”)
≥Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone, and perform remote
operation. (l 43)
On the “Image App” screen, tap and set the menu item.
≥For more information, refer to the [Help] in the “Image App” menu.
Please refer to page 30 .
You can switch the image quality of the motion pictures you record. Available [PIXELS / FRAME
RATE] differs depending on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64753/w300_hx-a500_adv_en_om_d-31.png "Page 32
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(When setting a menu item on this unit)
Press the joystick to select the menu.
(When setting a menu item on the “Image App”)
≥Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone, and perform remote
operation. (l 43)
On the “Image App” screen, tap and set the menu item.
≥For more information, refer to the [Help] in the “Image App” menu.
Please refer to page 30 .
You can switch the image quality of the motion pictures you record. Available [PIXELS / FRAME
RATE] differs depending on the...")
- 32 - (When setting a menu item on this unit) Press the joystick to select the menu. (When setting a menu item on the “Image App”) ≥Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone, and perform remote operation. (l 43) On the “Image App” screen, tap and set the menu item. ≥For more information, refer to the [Help] in the “Image App” menu. Please refer to page 30 . You can switch the image quality of the motion pictures you record. Available [PIXELS / FRAME RATE] differs depending on the...
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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
≥This unit can record still pictures of the 16:9 aspect ratio.
≥ Set [RECORDING MODE] to [PICTURE RECORDING]. ( l30)
≥ [16.3M] is not available when the [ANGLE OF VIEW] is set to [STANDARD].
≥ [8.3M] is not available when the [IMAGE STABILIZATION] is set to [ON].
≥ If you set [ANGLE OF VIEW] to [STANDARD] when [16.3M] is set, [PICTURE SIZE] will switch to
[8.3M].
≥ If you set [IMAGE STABILIZATION] to [ON] when...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64753/w300_hx-a500_adv_en_om_d-32.png "Page 33
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The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
≥This unit can record still pictures of the 16:9 aspect ratio.
≥ Set [RECORDING MODE] to [PICTURE RECORDING]. ( l30)
≥ [16.3M] is not available when the [ANGLE OF VIEW] is set to [STANDARD].
≥ [8.3M] is not available when the [IMAGE STABILIZATION] is set to [ON].
≥ If you set [ANGLE OF VIEW] to [STANDARD] when [16.3M] is set, [PICTURE SIZE] will switch to
[8.3M].
≥ If you set [IMAGE STABILIZATION] to [ON] when...")
- 33 - The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. ≥This unit can record still pictures of the 16:9 aspect ratio. ≥ Set [RECORDING MODE] to [PICTURE RECORDING]. ( l30) ≥ [16.3M] is not available when the [ANGLE OF VIEW] is set to [STANDARD]. ≥ [8.3M] is not available when the [IMAGE STABILIZATION] is set to [ON]. ≥ If you set [ANGLE OF VIEW] to [STANDARD] when [16.3M] is set, [PICTURE SIZE] will switch to [8.3M]. ≥ If you set [IMAGE STABILIZATION] to [ON] when...
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This is for recording still pictures at a set interval.
≥Set [RECORDING MODE] to [PICTURE RECORDING]. ( l30)
1 Press the joystick to select the menu.
≥If you set this item to [OFF], normal still pictures will be recorded.2 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.≥Still pictures will be recorded at specified intervals.
≥ Once recording starts, the LCD monitor will turn off approximately 30 seconds later. To turn it on
again, operate the joystick.
3 Press the recording start/stop...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64753/w300_hx-a500_adv_en_om_d-33.png "Page 34
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This is for recording still pictures at a set interval.
≥Set [RECORDING MODE] to [PICTURE RECORDING]. ( l30)
1 Press the joystick to select the menu.
≥If you set this item to [OFF], normal still pictures will be recorded.2 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.≥Still pictures will be recorded at specified intervals.
≥ Once recording starts, the LCD monitor will turn off approximately 30 seconds later. To turn it on
again, operate the joystick.
3 Press the recording start/stop...")
- 34 - This is for recording still pictures at a set interval. ≥Set [RECORDING MODE] to [PICTURE RECORDING]. ( l30) 1 Press the joystick to select the menu. ≥If you set this item to [OFF], normal still pictures will be recorded.2 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.≥Still pictures will be recorded at specified intervals. ≥ Once recording starts, the LCD monitor will turn off approximately 30 seconds later. To turn it on again, operate the joystick. 3 Press the recording start/stop...
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When the color tone looks unnatural due to a light source, etc., adjust the White Balance manually.
≥You cannot change the setting when [COLOR NIGHT REC] is set to [ON].
1 Press the joystick to select the menu.
2 Move the joystick right or left to change the Preset mode.
3 Press the joystick to enter the setting.
≥Press the recording start/stop button to complete the setting.
∫ To set the White Balance manually
≥When recording under mercury vapor lamps, sodium lamps, spotlights in a theater, etc....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64753/w300_hx-a500_adv_en_om_d-34.png "Page 35
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When the color tone looks unnatural due to a light source, etc., adjust the White Balance manually.
≥You cannot change the setting when [COLOR NIGHT REC] is set to [ON].
1 Press the joystick to select the menu.
2 Move the joystick right or left to change the Preset mode.
3 Press the joystick to enter the setting.
≥Press the recording start/stop button to complete the setting.
∫ To set the White Balance manually
≥When recording under mercury vapor lamps, sodium lamps, spotlights in a theater, etc....")
- 35 - When the color tone looks unnatural due to a light source, etc., adjust the White Balance manually. ≥You cannot change the setting when [COLOR NIGHT REC] is set to [ON]. 1 Press the joystick to select the menu. 2 Move the joystick right or left to change the Preset mode. 3 Press the joystick to enter the setting. ≥Press the recording start/stop button to complete the setting. ∫ To set the White Balance manually ≥When recording under mercury vapor lamps, sodium lamps, spotlights in a theater, etc....
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This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
≥It cannot be set when the [COLOR NIGHT REC] is set to [ON].
This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations.
≥ It cannot be set when [RECORDING MODE] is set to [SLOW MOTION].
≥ Recorded image is seen as if frames were missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ [WHITE...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64753/w300_hx-a500_adv_en_om_d-35.png "Page 36
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This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
≥It cannot be set when the [COLOR NIGHT REC] is set to [ON].
This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations.
≥ It cannot be set when [RECORDING MODE] is set to [SLOW MOTION].
≥ Recorded image is seen as if frames were missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ [WHITE...")
- 36 - This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. ≥It cannot be set when the [COLOR NIGHT REC] is set to [ON]. This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. ≥ It cannot be set when [RECORDING MODE] is set to [SLOW MOTION]. ≥ Recorded image is seen as if frames were missed. ≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while. ≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction. ≥ [WHITE...
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Motion pictures or still pictures stored in this unit are played back with the smartphone.
≥For more information, refer to the [Help] in the “Image App” menu.
1Ta p .≥The thumbnails of motion pictures or still pictures recorded on this unit will be displayed.
2Ta p ( ) .≥To play back a motion picture, tap ; to play back a still picture, tap .
3Tap the thumbnail of motion picture or still picture you want to play back.≥The playback screen will be displayed.
≥ If you have tapped a still...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64753/w300_hx-a500_adv_en_om_d-36.png "Page 37
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Motion pictures or still pictures stored in this unit are played back with the smartphone.
≥For more information, refer to the [Help] in the “Image App” menu.
1Ta p .≥The thumbnails of motion pictures or still pictures recorded on this unit will be displayed.
2Ta p ( ) .≥To play back a motion picture, tap ; to play back a still picture, tap .
3Tap the thumbnail of motion picture or still picture you want to play back.≥The playback screen will be displayed.
≥ If you have tapped a still...")
- 37 - Motion pictures or still pictures stored in this unit are played back with the smartphone. ≥For more information, refer to the [Help] in the “Image App” menu. 1Ta p .≥The thumbnails of motion pictures or still pictures recorded on this unit will be displayed. 2Ta p ( ) .≥To play back a motion picture, tap ; to play back a still picture, tap . 3Tap the thumbnail of motion picture or still picture you want to play back.≥The playback screen will be displayed. ≥ If you have tapped a still...
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≥Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone, and perform remote
operation. (l 43)
Ta p # # items in [CAMERA FUNCTION] on the “Image App” screen.
≥ For more information, refer to the [Help] in the “Image App” menu.
Part that was recognized as full of motion or clearly recorded is extracted from multiple motion
pictures, and it can be stored in the microSD card in this unit and a smartphone (using Wi-Fi features)
with effects and music added.
≥You can also set music data...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64753/w300_hx-a500_adv_en_om_d-37.png "Page 38
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≥Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone, and perform remote
operation. (l 43)
Ta p # # items in [CAMERA FUNCTION] on the “Image App” screen.
≥ For more information, refer to the [Help] in the “Image App” menu.
Part that was recognized as full of motion or clearly recorded is extracted from multiple motion
pictures, and it can be stored in the microSD card in this unit and a smartphone (using Wi-Fi features)
with effects and music added.
≥You can also set music data...")
- 38 - ≥Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone, and perform remote operation. (l 43) Ta p # # items in [CAMERA FUNCTION] on the “Image App” screen. ≥ For more information, refer to the [Help] in the “Image App” menu. Part that was recognized as full of motion or clearly recorded is extracted from multiple motion pictures, and it can be stored in the microSD card in this unit and a smartphone (using Wi-Fi features) with effects and music added. ≥You can also set music data...
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If your TV is equipped with an SD card slot that supports the playback of MP4 files, you can play
back the files of motion pictures recorded with this unit by inserting the card into the slot.
Please note that to play back motion pictures recorded with [PIXELS / FRAME RATE] set to
[3840k2160/30p], you need a TV equipped with an SD card slot that supports 4K motion pictures.
≥ When inserting an microSD card into the SD card slot of a TV, always attach the microSD
card to its dedicated adaptor.
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If your TV is equipped with an SD card slot that supports the playback of MP4 files, you can play
back the files of motion pictures recorded with this unit by inserting the card into the slot.
Please note that to play back motion pictures recorded with [PIXELS / FRAME RATE] set to
[3840k2160/30p], you need a TV equipped with an SD card slot that supports 4K motion pictures.
≥ When inserting an microSD card into the SD card slot of a TV, always attach the microSD
card to its dedicated adaptor.
≥...")
- 39 - If your TV is equipped with an SD card slot that supports the playback of MP4 files, you can play back the files of motion pictures recorded with this unit by inserting the card into the slot. Please note that to play back motion pictures recorded with [PIXELS / FRAME RATE] set to [3840k2160/30p], you need a TV equipped with an SD card slot that supports 4K motion pictures. ≥ When inserting an microSD card into the SD card slot of a TV, always attach the microSD card to its dedicated adaptor. ≥...
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- 40 - ∫ Use this unit as a wireless LAN device When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using this unit for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device. ∫Use of the Wi-Fi function of this unit is presumed to be in countries where this unit is sold There is the...