Panasonic HX-A1M, Basic Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...he Owner s Manual PDF format You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following website As of March 2015 http www adobe com products acrobat readst...

Page 2: ...sk of fire electric shock or product damage Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit Do not expose accessories battery pack battery charger AC adaptor SD memory card and etc to...

Page 3: ...eceiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer...

Page 4: ...e FCC radio frequency RF Exposure Guidelines IC 216A HXA1M This device complies with RSS 210 of the IC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful in...

Page 5: ...Use of benzine paint thinner alcohol or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish Do not use these solvents When using a chemical dust cloth follow the instructions that...

Page 6: ...nstall the Image App 18 Connecting to a smartphone 19 Setting up a Wi Fi connection to a smartphone 19 Setting up this unit 19 Setting date and time 20 Initializing the network settings 20 Attaching t...

Page 7: ...anty Cards are not waterproof Do not handle with a wet hand Also do not insert wet card into this unit Do not attach remove the terminal cover waterproof or glasscover when your hands are wet or water...

Page 8: ...a warm room Please be careful as it may cause the lens 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 temper...

Page 9: ...sh water pooled in a shallow container for about 10 minutes 2 Drain water by holding this unit and shaking it lightly a few times After using this unit at the seaside or underwater or after washing it...

Page 10: ...e The performance of the battery recording time operating time may decrease temporarily when using in a temperature between j10 oC and 0 oC 14 oF and 32 oF cold places such as ski resorts or places at...

Page 11: ...firmware version you are using captured screens described in this owner s manual may differ from the actual screens Names icons contents and services of applications may be changed with no prior noti...

Page 12: ...d Tripod Mount refer to page 21 4 These accessories come standard with the Multi Mount 5 This is attached to the Multi Mount at the time of purchase Preparation Accessories Glasscover night mode SFC03...

Page 13: ...h red at an interval of 2 seconds approximately 1 second on 1 second off indicating that charging has begun It will turn off when the charging is completed When the charging is complete disconnect the...

Page 14: ...e USB terminals of this unit or the connecting device such as PC are not dirty or covered with a foreign object and reconnect correctly If a foreign object or dirt is present turn off this unit before...

Page 15: ...tion of the arrow to remove it Preparation Recording to a card For the latest information on the cards that have been confirmed to operate with this unit check the support website below http panasonic...

Page 16: ...nit rises during use warning beeps will be heard and the power lamp will flash fast This unit will then turn off automatically To use this unit again wait until it cools down This unit cannot be used...

Page 17: ...tions There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted Please note that there is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted by a third part...

Page 18: ...nly When downloading the app on a mobile network high packet communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract About the Image App The Image App is an application provided b...

Page 19: ...et up a Wi Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone 2 Start up the smartphone application Image App If a connection attempt to this unit fails turn off and on the Wi Fi function using the se...

Page 20: ...e setting will be stored for approximately 4 months The setting range from 1 January 2000 through 31 December 2039 is available for time synchronisation with the smartphone Initializing the network se...

Page 21: ...will not come in contact with a helmet shield etc 3 Pass the fastener that has a softer texture loop fastener through the Multi Mount so that the soft fabric side will face down Preparation Attaching...

Page 22: ...ing the tape unusable When attaching the Multi Mount check if the hook and loop fastener is fastened securely and the adhesion of the double sided tape has weakened Before attaching the Multi Mount re...

Page 23: ...ing nut A towards UNLOCK 3 Pass this unit through the adjustment belt C so that this unit is in the position shown in the figure 4 While holding the adjustment knob B tighten the adjustment belt C by...

Page 24: ...t is fastened securely While holding the adjustment knob B loosen the tightening nut A by rotating it towards UNLOCK and pull out this unit Using a Tripod Mount The tripod mounting hole A of the tripo...

Page 25: ...belt with hands Do not apply too much force Do not rotate the tightening nut more than necessary after fastening this unit Check the direction of this unit after attaching it To correct the left righ...

Page 26: ...f you tap the screen while recording the screen will be displayed again for approximately 30 seconds Also outputs sound from the microphone of this unit Still pictures will be recorded with a picture...

Page 27: ...stop While data is being recorded the access lamp will flash Do not remove the microSD card until the access lamp goes off In Still Picture Recording Mode Recording still pictures In Interval rec mod...

Page 28: ...nt to play back The playback screen will be displayed If you have tapped a still picture you can play back the previous or next picture by dragging swiping the screen left or right 4 For playing back...

Page 29: ...or a hall set the White Balance setting to Indoor 2 If you cannot record clearly with the Indoor 2 set it with Custom Recorded motion pictures flicker Horizontal lines appear in recorded images If yo...

Page 30: ...pins etc Do not heat in microwaves or ovens etc Do not charge use or leave in hot places such as next to fires or in extremely hot weather Do not put into water This may cause leaking overheating fire...

Page 31: ...el off the label on the terminal with a sharp object Use a cross slot screwdriver commercially available 3 Pull out the inner unit 4 Remove the five screws shown in the figure below and remove the fra...

Page 32: ...croSDXC card 48 GB 64 GB 128 GB Image sensor 1 3z 1MOS image sensor Total Approx 3540 K Effective pixels Motion picture Approx 2870 K 16 9 Still picture Approx 2660 K 16 9 Lens F2 8 Focal length 2 6 m...

Page 33: ...nd products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned This product is licensed under the AV...

Page 34: ...t is connected to a computer within the applicable operating procedures for this product For at least three 3 years from delivery of this product Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us...

Page 35: ...Video Camera Mount For Handlebar RP CMC10 the Tripod Mount VW CTA1 or VW CTA100 is required Others Optional accessories Accessory No Figure Description VW MKA1 Multi Mount VW MKA100 VW TMA1 Twin Mount...

Page 36: ...ry by country Please consult your local dealer Product numbers correct as of March 2015 These may be subject to change Accessory No Figure Description VW CLA100 Clip Mount VW HMA1 Head Mount VW BTA1 E...

Page 37: ...IONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Street Address City State Zip Phone Day Night 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address...

Page 38: ...ic com support When shipping the unit carefully pack include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner s Manual and send it prepaid adequately insured and packed well in a carton box When shipping...

Page 39: ...E LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the...

Page 40: ...djustment of consumer controls improper maintenance improper batteries power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office resta...

Page 41: ...1800 726276 Costa Rica 800 PANA737 800 7262737 El Salvador 800 PANA 800 7262 Guatemala 1 801 811 PANA 1 801 811 7262 Chile 800 390 602 From a cell phone 797 5000 Venezuela 800 PANA 800 800 7262 800 U...

Page 42: ...Riverfront Plaza Newark NJ 07102 5490 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 Panasonic Corporation 2015 Printed in China http www panasonic com www panasonic com Panasonic...