Panasonic Hx A500 Owners Manual

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If you connect this unit to a PC while this unit is turned off, charging of this unit starts. (l11)
If you connect this unit to a PC while this unit is tu rned on, this unit is recognized as a card reader, 
so you can access the microSD card in this unit from the PC. ( l72)
≥ If the battery has worn out with this unit, recharge sufficiently and turn on this unit.
≥ Even if you connect this unit to a PC, it does not recognize this unit as a card reader while a Wi-Fi 
mode is running.
≥ You can use HD Writer WE 2.0 when using with Windows. (l 75)
Use iMovie or Final Cut Pro X when using with Mac. (For details about iMovie or Final Cut Pro X, 
please contact Apple Inc.)
∫ To connect this unit to a PC
Refer to “Charging the battery” ( l11) for how to connect this unit to a PC.
≥ Turn on this unit before connecting.
≥ When the power lamp and access lamp lights up, the connection is complete.
≥ When using HD Writer WE 2.0, connect after installing the software.
≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and a microSD card, be aware that some SD 
card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the microSDHC Card.
With a PC
What you can do with a PC
About the screen indication of the unit
≥Do not disconnect the USB cable while the access lamp is on or card access icon ( ) 
appears on the unit screen. 
						

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Operating environment
When using this unit as a card reader, the following PC environment is required.
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot 
be used.
≥ Incorporation of data on the Microsoft Windows XP is guaranteed. but, other functions is not 
guaranteed.
≥ Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.
≥ Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
∫ For use with Windows
∫ For use with Mac
With a PC
Card reader function (mass storage)
OS Windows 8/Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit)
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1
Windows Vista (32 bit) SP2
CPU1 GHz or higher
32-bit (k86) or 64-bit ( k64) processor (including compatible CPU)
RAM Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1:
1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise:
1 GB or more
InterfaceUSB port
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
OS OS X v10.9.2
CPUIntel Core 2 Duo or better
RAM2GB or more
InterfaceUSB port
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device 
						

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Copying motion/still pictures on PC
When using this unit as a card reader, removable disk (Example: ) is displayed 
in [Computer].
1 Double-click the folder that contains the still pictures. ([DCIM]  # [100CDPFQ] 
etc.)
2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder (on the PC’s HDD).
∫To disconnect USB cable safely
Select the   icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject HX-A500].
≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.
When using this unit as a card reader, [CAM_SD] is displayed on the desktop.
1 Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.
2 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or 
the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.
∫To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
≥Do not delete the microSD card’s folders. Doing so may make the microSD card unusable in this 
unit.
≥ When a file not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will not be recognized by this 
unit.
≥ Always use this unit to format microSD cards.
≥ It is possible to play back still pictures on a PC using a image viewer standard to Windows or 
commercially available image browsing software, and copy still pictures to a PC using Windows 
Explorer.
Using with Windows
We recommend using HD Writer WE 2.0 ( l75) to copy motion picture files.
Using Windows Explorer or other programs on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders 
recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer WE 2.0.
It is impossible to write files to micr oSD card on this unit from a PC.
Using with Mac 
						

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About the PC display
The folder structure of a microSD card on which this unit has performed recording is as follows.
≥Do not delete management files in the folders 2  to 7, such as [S100MP4.PL].
Example folder structure of a microSD card:
≥
Folder numbers range from 100 to 999. 
Four or five alphabetic characters after a three-digit 
number indicate the file type.
≥ A new folder is created each time the date changes.
1 Still pictures in JPEG format (Each folder 
stores a maximum of 999 still pictures) 
Intermittent recording (A new folder is 
created for each recording)
([S1000001.JPG] etc.)
2 –  7 Motion picture files in MP4 format (Each 
folder stores a maximum of 99 files)
([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
2 [3840 k2160/30p]
3 [1920 k1080/60p]
4 [1920 k1080/30p]
5
 [1280 k720/60p]
6 [1280 k720/30p]
7 [848 k480/30p]
8 –  : Slow-motion pictures (MP4 format)
([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
8 1/2 times normal speed ([1920 k1080/60fps])
9 1/4 times normal speed ([1280 k720/120fps])
: 1/8 times normal speed ([848 k480/240fps])
; –  < Administrative files
DCIM
CAM_SD
100CDPFQ
102YAPHW
103YCPHW
104XAPHW
106SCPHW
105XCPHW
107YTPHW
108XSPHW
109SRPHW
BACKUP.TMP
INDEX.DAT
BACKUP.HST


101RCPHW



\b
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\f
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The feature of HD Writer WE 2.0
You can copy the motion/still picture files to the HDD of PCs or microSD cards using HD Writer WE 
2.0.
≥Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer WE 2.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
≥It is impossible to write files to this unit from a PC.
≥ Motion pictures recorded with another device cannot be written to HD Writer WE 2.0. 
≥ When motion picture data is written to or read from the microSD card with software other 
than HD Writer WE 2.0, this unit is not guaranteed to operate correctly.
≥ Do not start up HD Writer WE 2.0 and other software at the same time.
With a PC
Using the HD Writer WE 2.0 (Windows 
only)
What can be done with the HD Writer WE 2.0Data type
Copying data to a PC Motion picture 
and still picture
Editing:
≥ Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC
≥ Dividing, Trimming, Title, Effect, Transition, BGM, Delete partially
≥ Converting part of motion picture into still picture Motion picture
Online sharing:
You can upload motion pictures or still pictures on the Internet and share them 
with your family and friends. Motion picture 
and still picture
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data in high-definition picture quality on a PC. Motion picture 
and still picture 
						

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Before Installing HD Writer WE 2.0
Your installation or use of the Software defined below shall be conclusively deemed to constitute 
your acceptance of the terms of this Agreement. If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement, 
do not install, nor use the Software.
End User License Agreement
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the 
Software defined in this End User License 
Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you 
agree to the terms and conditions of this 
Agreement.
The following terms contain material 
representations regarding the disclaimers of 
Panasonic Corporation. Be sure to read through, 
understand and confirm the following terms.
Article 1 License
Licensee is granted the right to use the 
Software (the “Software” means the software 
and other information such as manuals 
downloaded by Licensee through Panasonic 
website), but all applicable rights to patents, 
copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the 
Software are not transferred to Licensee.
Article 2 Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer, 
rent, lease, lend or allow any third party, 
whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or 
modify the Software, except as expressly 
provided for in this Agreement.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the Software 
in whole or a part solely for back-up purpose.
Article 4 ComputerLicensee may use the Software only on one 
computer, and may not use it on more than one 
computer. Further, Licensee may not use the 
Software for commercial software hosting services.
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or 
Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, 
or disassemble the Software, except to the 
extent either of them is permitted under law or 
regulation of the country where Licensee 
resides. Panasonic, or its distributors will not be 
responsible for any defects in the Software or 
damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s 
reverse engineering, decompiling, or 
disassembly of the Software.
Article 6 Indemnification
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without 
warranty of any kind, either expressed or 
implied, including, but not limited to, warranties 
of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, 
Panasonic does not warrant that the operation 
of the Software will be uninterrupted or error 
free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not 
be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee 
arising from or in connection with Licensee’s 
use of the Software.
Article 7 Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to 
any country the Software in any form without 
the appropriate export licenses under 
regulations of the country where Licensee 
resides, if necessary.
Article 8 Termination of License
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be 
automatically terminated if Licensee 
contravenes any of the terms and conditions of 
this Agreement. In this event, Licensee must 
destroy the Software and related 
documentation together with all the copies 
thereof at Licensee’s own expense.
Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL 
SERVER COMPACT 3.5 produced by Microsoft 
Corporation
(1) Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT SQL 
SERVER COMPACT 3.5 only when included in 
the Software, and shall not use the 
MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 in 
any other configuration or method. Licensee 
shall not publish the MICROSOFT SQL 
SERVER COMPACT 3.5 or work around any 
technical limitations in the MICROSOFT SQL 
SERVER COMPACT 3.5.
(2) Licensee shall not use, copy, distribute, 
regrant for use or otherwise handle the 
Software in any way beyond the range of use 
granted under Article 9 (1), and shall not 
conduct operations such as reverse 
engineering, decompilation, disassembling, etc. 
of the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 
3.5.
(3) All rights, including copyright, patent rights 
etc. relating to the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER 
COMPACT 3.5 shall belong to Microsoft 
Corporation. Licensee shall not claim any rights 
related to the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER 
COMPACT 3.5 whatsoever. 
						

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Operating environment for HD Writer WE 2.0
When using HD Writer WE 2.0, the following PC environment is required.
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot 
be used.
≥ For 4K motion pictures, editing may take a long time or smooth playback may not be possible, 
even if the recommended system requirements are fulfilled.
≥ A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through 
USB hubs or by using extension cables.
j Operation on an upgraded OS.
j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, 
Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
OS Windows 8/Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit)
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) SP1
Windows Vista (32 bit) SP2
≥When using 4K motion pictures, a 64 bit version of a Windows 7/
Windows 8/Windows 8.1 is required.
CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
≥Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 
5200+ or higher is recommended when using playback function.
≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using editing 
function.
≥ When using playback or editing function for 1080/60p, Intel Core i7 
2.8 GHz or higher is recommended.
≥ When using playback or editing function for 4K motion pictures, Intel Core 
i7 3.5 GHz or higher is recommended.
RAM Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more 
(64 bit)
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
≥When using playback or editing function for 4K motion pictures: 8 GB or 
more is recommended.
Display High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024 k768 pixels or more (1920 k1080 pixels or more 
recommended)
DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended)
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express
™k 16 compatible recommended
Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended
≥ In order to play back 4K motion pictures, a video card that supports 
hardware decoding of 4K motion pictures is required.
(For example)
Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher
NVIDIA GeForce 600 series or higher
≥ In order to play back or edit 4K motion pictures, at least 2 GB of video 
memory is required.
≥ In order to play back motion pictures with a resolution of 4K, a monitor and 
a video card that support 4K are required. 
						

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≥This software is only for Windows.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Russian.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise, 
Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise or Windows RT.
≥ For Windows 8/Windows 8.1, this software is available only as a desktop application.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.
≥ If using Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1, administrative account and standard 
account users only can use this software. (An administrative account user should install and 
uninstall this software.)
≥You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly 
play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the 
operating environment and notes.
≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the 
requirements of the operating environment.
≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card.
≥ Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC. It may become inoperable or 
the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low.
Installation
When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with 
equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.)
≥Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
≥ Explanation of operations is based on Windows 7.
∫ Installing HD Writer WE 2.0
Free hard disk 
drive space Ultra DMA — 100 or more
450 MB or more (for installing the software)
Sound
DirectSound Support
InterfaceUSB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Other 
requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
Internet connection
Check the website below to download/install the software.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/f_we20.html 
						

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∫
Uninstalling HD Writer WE 2.0
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.
1Select [Start]  # [Control Panel]  # [Uninstall a Program].
2Select [HD Writer WE 2.0], then click [Uninstall].≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions.
≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the PC.
Starting HD Writer WE 2.0
≥To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account.
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account.
(On the PC)
Select [Start]  # [All Programs]  # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer WE 2.0]  # 
[HD Writer WE 2.0].
≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the 
software.
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF 
operating instructions.
Select [Start]  # [All Programs]  # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer WE 2.0]  # 
[Operating Instructions].
Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 
						

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Others
Indications
(Recording screen)(Information screen)
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R 1h20m
R 1h20m
0h00m00sDelay
0h00m00sDelay
R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m
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STANDARD
A
// /
Recording mode ( l30)
Delay-Start REC ( l33)
60sec/ 30sec/ 10sec/ 5sec/
3sec
Interval recording ( l34)
¥ /;  (Red) Recording
;  (Green) Recording pause
 (Red) Recording still picture
0h00m00s Elapsed recording time ( l27)
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute 
and “s” for second.) Remaining battery power 
(l 12)
B
Microphone (disabled) ( l36)
Locked ( l29)
 (White) Card recording possible status
 (Green) Recognizing the card
R 1h20m Remaining time for motion 
picture recording ( l27)
R3000 Remaining number of still 
pictures (l27)
C
/////
///
Pixels/Frame rate ( l32)
//
Picture size (l 33)
Wind noise reduction ( l36)
WIDE/
STANDARD Angle of view (
l33)
/ Level Shot Function ( l34)
Image Stabilizer ( l34)
/////
White Balance ( l35)
Backlight Compensation 
( l 36)
Color Night Rec function 
( l 36)
NOV 15 2014 Date indication ( l17)
3:30PM Time indication ( l17)
/30 p/60p/30p/60p/30p
/30p/60fps/120fps/240fps
16.3M8.3M5.3M
AW B