Panasonic Hx A500 Owners Manual

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∫
Screen displays during a live broadcast
≥In [LIVE CAST], [RECORDING MODE] will be set to [NORMAL SHOOTING] and [PIXELS / 
FRAME RATE] will be set to [1920 k1080/30p] even when they are set to the following options:
j When [RECORDING MODE] is set to [SLOW MOTION], [LOOP RECORDING] or [PICTURE 
RECORDING]
j When [PIXELS / FRAME RATE] is set to [3840 k2160/30p], [1920 k1080/60p] or [1280 k720/
60p]
≥ If this unit is on the e-mail sender block list of de stination devices or if their firewall setting is 
enabled, the Wi-Fi function may not work correctly  when you send an e-mail. If this occurs, check 
the network settings.
≥ Depending on the e-mail rejection or firewall setting at the destination address, e-mails may not 
be delivered.
≥ In the following cases, live broadcasting is not available.
jWhen the clock setting is out of sync
j When two cameras simultaneously perform live broadcasts at the same account (The camera 
that has started the broadcast first will be disconnected from the broadcast)
≥ When the live broadcast cannot be watched on a USTREAM application for TVs or smartphones, 
cancel the Password for the Program, and restart the broadcast.
≥ Image content may be leaked to third parties depending on the USTREAM image publication 
method settings. Set the publication range and Password using USTREAM if required.
≥ If a live broadcast motion picture is saved on the USTREAM side, the file name will be the same 
as the channel name.
≥ The live broadcast stops as the elapsed broadcast time exceeds 8 hours 30 minutes, and then it 
starts again. (A separate file will be saved on the USTREAM side.)
∫ Setting the audio of live broadcasts
You can set the audio output for live broadcasts on this unit.1 Press the joystick to display the [LIVE CAST] menu.
2 Select [Microphone OFF] or [Microphone ON], then press the joystick.
≥If you broadcast and record a motion picture simultaneously when this item is set to [Microphone 
OFF], the sound of the broadcast will not be recorded. /
Wi-Fi mode icon
1h23m Elapsed time of the live broadcast
≥
This is displayed during a live broadcast.
Microphone setting
≥ The indication appears when 
[Microphone OFF] is set.
Configuring the live broadcast settings
[Microphone OFF]:Sound is not output during live broadcasts.
[Microphone ON]:Sound is output during live broadcasts. 
						

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Making detailed settings
You can make detailed settings such as the e-mail settings or the image quality setting.
≥You can also make detailed settings from the “Image App” menu. ( l66)
1 Press the joystick to display the [LIVE CAST] menu.
2 Select [Details], then press the joystick.
To configure the e-mail delivery settings
≥ Select [Details] in the [LIVE CAST] menu.1 Move the joystick to select [E-MAIL SETUP], then press the joystick.
2 Select [ON] or [OFF], then press the joystick.
3
(When [ON] is selected)To set the scheduled broadcast date.
To save in USTREAM
≥ Select [Details] in the [LIVE CAST] menu.1 Move the joystick to select [SAVE VIDEO IN USTREAM], then press the 
joystick.
2 Select [ON] or [OFF], then press the joystick.
ItemsContents
[E-MAIL SETUP] You can make the delivery setting of a broadcast notification e-mail 
and the setting for the scheduled time and date of the broadcast 
indicated in the e-mail.
[SAVE VIDEO IN 
USTREAM] Live motion pictures are saved on USTREAM.
[IMAGE QUALITY] This sets the image quality of motion pictures that will be broadcast. 
(l 53)
[RECORD SETUP] You can set the [PIXELS / FRAME RATE] to be used when 
broadcasting and recording a motion picture simultaneously. ( l53)
[ON]:Enables e-mailing.
[OFF]:Disables e-mailing.
[AUTO]:Sets the broadcast date to the date you send an e-mail.
[MANUAL]:Allows you to set the desired time and date.
≥The setting method is the same as [CLOCK SET]. ( l17)
[ON]:Live motion pictures are saved on USTREAM.
[OFF]:Select this option not to save on USTREAM. 
						

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To set the image quality≥Select [Details] in the [LIVE CAST] menu. ( l52)1 Move the joystick to select [IMAGE QUALITY], then press the joystick.
2 Select the desired image quality, then press the joystick.
≥Frame rate in parentheses are when recorded simultaneously.
≥ Depending on the line status of the broadband line, mobile router (tethering), etc. to which this 
unit is connected, the image and sound may be interrupted or the connection may be lost. Set the 
image quality on this unit by referring to the recommended optimal speeds (upstream) above.
≥ For information on the optimal speed, contact your service provider, etc.
≥ If the image being broadcast appears as if frames were dropped or stops when [AUTO] is set, 
change [IMAGE QUALITY] according to your environment.
≥ If the selected image quality has an image quality higher than the one you are using, images will 
appear as if the frame rate is low.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed for all devices.
≥ Even with a broadband line, the recommended optimal speed may not be reached depending on 
your environment.
≥ Narrowband lines such as analog modems cannot be used.
≥ If the line for the smartphone is switched, communication may be interrupted. In that case, 
connect again.
To set the image quality of a motion picture you simultaneously broadcast and 
record
≥Select [Details] in the [LIVE CAST] menu. ( l52)1 Move the joystick to select [RECORD SETUP], then press the joystick.
2 Select the desired pixels/frame rate, then press the joystick.
≥You cannot change the live broadcast settings during recording or a live broadcast.
Image QualityResolutionFrame rateRecommended optimal 
speed (upstream)
[AUTO] Use this option to check the image quality and automatically set the item.
[HIGH] 1280k720 5 to 30 fps
(5 to 10 fps) 3 Mbps or higher
[MEDIUM] 640k360 5 to 30 fps
(5 to 10 fps) 1 Mbps or higher
[LOW] 320k176 5 to 30 fps
(5 to 15 fps) 500 kbps or higher
[1920
k1080/30p]/[1280 k720/30p]/[848k 480/30p] 
						

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Connecting this unit to a DLNA-compatible TV via Wi-Fi, you can play back motion pictures and still 
pictures on the TV.
ADLNA-compatible TV
Preparations before using Playback on a DLNA-
compatible TV
1Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.11b/g/n.
2 Check if the TV is DLNA-compatible.
3 Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the wireless access point.
*
≥[WPS Connection] ( l59)
≥ Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection ( l60)
≥ Setting up a connection manually ( l62)
* This operation is not possible while this unit is recording.
When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, proceed to “Playing back on a DLNA-compatible TV”.
Wi-Fi
Playback on a DLNA-compatible TV
Image App
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Playing back on a DLNA-compatible TV
You can play back the motion pictures and still pictures recorded in this unit on a TV.
≥The following motion pictures can be played back:
≥ Connect a TV to a wireless access point
You need to connect this unit and a TV to the same wireless access point via Wi-Fi.
1Set [Wi-Fi MODE] to [Wireless Network Mode]. ( l42)≥Confirm that the Wi-Fi mode has started up in [Wireless Network Mode].
2Select this unit (SSID) on the TV.
3Perform playback operations with the TV 
remote control.
≥Playback operations may differ depending on the TV in use.
≥ The following operations can be performed if a color button is 
pushed.
Blue/Red: Skip playback
≥ Fast forward/Fast rewind playback cannot be performed.
To exit [Wireless Network Mode]:
Move the joystick left.
≥The message is displayed. Select [YES], then press the 
joystick to exit.
≥It may take time to start playing back.
≥ The file in this unit cannot be saved on a DLNA-compatible device.
≥ Images or sound may be interrupted or the line may be disconnected.
≥
When playing back on a TV, the image being played back is not displayed on the “Image App” screen.≥ You cannot playback motion pictures recorded with [PIXELS / FRAME RATE] set to any of the 
following settings:
≥
The files may not be played back smoothly depending on your environment, such as the network condition.≥ An access point connection cannot be started during motion picture recording.
≥ To control this unit from a smartphone, you need to connect both the DLNA device and the 
smartphone to the same network.
≥ For compatible devices, see the following support site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/index.html
(This Site is English only.)
[RECORDING MODE][PIXELS / FRAME RATE]
[NORMAL SHOOTING] [1280k720/30p]/[848 k480/30p]
[SLOW MOTION] [1280k720/120fps]/[848 k480/240fps]
[LOOP RECORDING] –
[RECORDING MODE][PIXELS / FRAME RATE]
[NORMAL SHOOTING] [3840k2160/30p]/[1920 k1080/60p]/[1920k 1080/30p]/
[1280 k720/60p]
[SLOW MOTION] [1920k1080/60fps]
(Examples of operations during 
motion picture playback)
A Skip playback
B Sto p
C Playback/Pause
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* The supported OS versions are current as of April 2014 and subject to change.
≥Use the latest version.
≥ The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being 
used. For information on the “Image App”, check the support website below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/index.html
(This Site is English only.)
≥ When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be 
incurred depending on the details of your contract.
Wi-Fi
Install the “Image App”
About the “Image App”
The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic.
For Android appsFor iOS apps
OS Android 2.3.3 or later*iOS 5.0 or later*
Installation 
procedure1Connect your Android 
device to a network.
2 Select “Google Play™ 
Store”.
3 Enter “Panasonic Image 
App” into the search 
box.
4 Select “Panasonic 
Image App” and install 
it.
≥The icon will be added 
to the menu.
1 Connect your iOS 
device to a network.
2 Select “App Store
SM”.
3 Enter “Panasonic Image 
App” into the search 
box.
4 Select “Panasonic 
Image App” and install 
it.
≥The icon will be added 
to the menu. 
						

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To use the Wi-Fi function, connect this unit to a wireless access point or smartphone via Wi-Fi.
∫About the connection status icon when connected to Wi-Fi
Setting up a direct connection to a smartphone
Please refer to page 44 .
Wi-Fi
Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection
AWi-Fi mode icon
≥ The displayed icon will change according to the Wi-Fi 
mode.
: [Smartphone Direct Connect]
/ : [LIVE CAST] : [Wireless Network Mode]
B The connection status icon
When directly connected:  connected to Wi-Fi/  not connected to Wi-Fi
≥ The icon disappears when you turn off a Wi-Fi mode.
When connected to wireless access point:  connected to Wi-Fi/  not connected to Wi-Fi
≥ The display will change as follows according to the radio 
wave intensity:   (Weak)  #  #  #  
(Strong).
≥ The icon disappears when you turn off a Wi-Fi mode.
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Setting up with [Wi-Fi Easy Setup]
When you set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone for the first time, [Wi-Fi 
Easy Setup] is started up on the “Image App”.
Proceed to complete the setup by following the on-screen instructions.≥For information about the installation of the “Image App”, refer to page  56.
≥ For information on how to set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone, refer to 
page  43.
*1 In [LIVE CAST], you can register up to thr ee wireless access points; in [Wireless Network 
Mode], you can register only one access point.
*2 Acquire a Login ID and Password for the “LUMIX CLUB” in advance.
≥ It may take approximately 60 seconds to synchronize the time of the smartphone with that of this 
unit.
≥ If your device is Android, you can tap   to run an SSID search when setting wireless access 
point information.
≥ You can also start up [Wi-Fi Easy Setup] from the “Image App” menu.
 # [Camera Wi-Fi settings]  # [Wi-Fi Easy Setup]
With [Wi-Fi Easy Setup], you can set the following information:
jClock information (Synchronize the clock information with that of the smartphone)
j Information on wireless access points (SSIDs and Passwords)
*1
j“LUMIX CLUB” Login ID, Password*2 
						

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Connecting to a wireless access point
≥The number of wireless access points you can register differs depending on the Wi-Fi mode.
In [LIVE CAST], you can register up to three wireless access points; in [Wireless Network Mode], 
you can register only one access point.
≥ In [LIVE CAST], this unit will try to connect to the first wireless access point, and if the attempt 
fails, it will try to connect to the second one, and so on.
≥
For information on how to set the items with the “Image App”, refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu.
Check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPSj If the wireless access point is compatible with WPS:
Proceed to the following [WPS Connection]
j If the wireless access point is not compatible with WPS:
Proceed to “Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection” ( l60)
1Press the joystick to select the menu.
(When setting a connection destination in [LIVE CAST])
(When setting a connection destination in [Wireless Network Mode])
2Select [New], then press the joystick.
≥To delete a wireless access point ( l63)
≥ To change the search order of wireless access points ( l63)
3Select [WPS Connection], then press the joystick.
4Set the wireless access point to waiting for WPS.≥For further details, please read the operating instructions for the wireless 
access point. (When using a tethering connection, please read the 
operating instructions for the smartphone.)
≥ When the connection is complete, a message will be displayed and the 
screen will return to the connection destination setting screen. Select 
[EXIT], then press the joystick to finish the setup.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection attempt fails. Press the 
joystick to exit, then set the connection again.
[WPS Connection]
[Wi-Fi SETUP]  # [LIVE CAST SETUP]  # [SET CONNECT. DEST.]
[Wi-Fi SETUP]  # [WirelessNetworkModeSetup]  # [SET CONNECT. DEST.]

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
A[New]
B [ACCESS PRIORITY]
C [Return]
D [Delete]
E [EXIT]
(Example: In [LIVE CAST] mode) 
						

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Enter a PIN code to set the Wi-Fi connection
1Select [PIN code] and press the joystick in Step 4.
2 Select the wireless access point to be connected, then press the joystick.
≥To run a wireless access point search again, move  the joystick left, select [PIN code], then press 
the joystick.
3 Enter the PIN code displayed on this unit screen into the wireless access point.≥For further details, please read the operating instructions for the wireless access point. (When 
using a tethering connection, please read the operating instructions for the smartphone.)
4 Select [NEXT], then press the joystick.≥When the connection is complete, a message will be displayed and the screen will return to the 
connection destination setting screen. Select [EXI T], then press the joystick to finish the setup.
≥ A message is displayed when the connection attemp t fails. Press the joystick to exit, then set the 
connection again.
≥ Confirm Encryption key (Password) of the se lected wireless access point if the network 
authentication is encrypted.
1Press the joystick to select the menu.
(When setting a connection destination in [LIVE CAST])
(When setting a connection destination in [Wireless Network Mode])
2Select [New], then press the joystick.
≥ To delete a wireless access point ( l63)
≥ To change the search order of wireless access points ( l63)
3Select [Manual Connection], then press the joystick.
4Select [Search for wireless network], then press the joystick.
5Select the wireless access point to be connected, then press the joystick.≥To run a wireless access point search again, move the joystick left, select [Search for wireless 
network], then press the joystick.
Confirming that the Wi-Fi connection is complete
j  is displayed on the screen
Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection
[Wi-Fi SETUP]  # [LIVE CAST SETUP]  # [SET CONNECT. DEST.]
[Wi-Fi SETUP]  # [WirelessNetworkModeSetup]  # [SET CONNECT. DEST.]


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A[New]
B [ACCESS PRIORITY]
C [Return]
D [Delete]
E [EXIT]
(Example: In [LIVE CAST] mode)