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Owner’s Manual
Wearable Camera
HX-A100
Model No.
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Contents Live broadcasting ........................................37 Setting for Live broadcasting ................. 37 Preparation Performing a live broadcast ................... 40 Connecting to devices on the network (Important) About the Waterproof/ (Connecting in Access Point mode)...........41 Dustproof........................................................3 1 Connecting this unit to an access Read this first.................................................6 point (such as a wireless LA
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Preparation (Important) About the Waterproof/ Dustproof Waterproof/Dustproof Performance This unit’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IP58” rating. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this unit can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 1.5 m (5 feet) for a time not exceeding 30 minutes. * This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions. * This means that this unit can be
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∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation) Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when this unit is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at high altitude. It is not a malfunction or failure of this unit. It may be caused by the environment in which this unit is used. ≥ Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and unit malfunction. What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged ≥ Turn off this unit and open the side cove
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Using this unit underwater ≥ Use this unit underwater at a depth of down to 1.5 m (5 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC (32 oF and 95 oF). ≥ Do not use this unit at a depth of over 1.5 m (5 feet). ≥ Do not use it in hot water over 35 oC (95 oF) (in a bath or hot spring). ≥ Do not use this unit underwater not longer than 30 minutes continuously. ≥ Do not open or close the side cover. ≥ Do not apply shock to this unit underwater. (Waterproof performance may not be maintained,
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Read this first ∫ About recording formats and compatibility of this unit ≥ This unit is an MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC file standard) Wearable Camera for recording high- definition motion pictures. ≥ AVCHD and MPEG2 motion pictures are different formats, and are not therefore supported by this unit. ∫ About the portrait rights Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the portrait rights, etc. of the subject when you use this unit. Use it at your own risk. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content
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What you can do with this unit You can enjoy a variety of functions by connecting this unit to a smartphone or an access point. DLNA-compatible devices Playback on DLNA-compatible devices You can play back the contents stored in this unit on the DLNA-compatible devices. ( l 43) *1 Live broadcasting Using the “LUMIX CLUB” and Connecting to Access Point USTREAM services, you can broadcast live motion pictures. ( l 37) LUMIX CLUB USTREAM Connecting direct to the *2 Image smartphone ≥ Facebo
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Names and Functions of Main Parts Main unit 13 14 1 5 15 2 6 7 Camera 16 17 18 unit 9 3 8 4 10 12 11 1 Power lamp ( l 12, 15) To release the Hold function: 2 Access lamp ( l 14) Press and hold the button for approx. ® 3 Wi-Fi /WPS button [ ] ( l 17, 35, 40, 2 seconds when the Hold function is 41, 53) activated. Wi-Fi mode lamp ( l 17, 35, 40, 41, 53) ≥ Even when the operation buttons are Switches to Wi-Fi mode. Each press of the locked, you can perform operation by button switches the lam
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Wearing this unit Wear the main unit and camera unit. ≥ If you have felt discomfort after a long period of use, stop the use or loosen the tight fit by slightly Camera unit loosening the adjuster, etc. ≥ For the direction of the camera, check the actual image on the Live view screen. ( l 23) Main unit Fastening the main unit using the Armband Case 1 Insert so that you can see the 2 If the band is not long enough, buttons on the main unit. attach the extended band C.
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PUSH Attaching the camera unit to the earhook to wear 1 Insert the camera unit until it 2 Loosen the camera/main unit clicks into place. connection cable B to the shape of an ear, and fit it in the holder C. L UP ≥ Insert so that the projecting part A of the L UP camera will face up. 3 Hook the earpieces D to ears 4 Hold the camera attachment so that the camera unit will be portion F , and adjust the positioned on the left, and direction of the lens. adjust the size.
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Power supply Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time. ≥ This unit has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Do not remove except when disposing of this unit. ( l 61) ≥ The battery will not be charged if this unit is turned on. Connect it with the PC to charge the battery after turning it off. ≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF a
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Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH Maximum continuous Actual recordable Charging time Recording mode recordable time time 1920 k1080/60p 1 h 50 min 55 min 1920 k1080/30p 2 h 20 min 1 h 10 min 1280 k720/60p 2 h 5 min 1 h 5 min 1280 k720/30p 2 h 35 min 1 h 20 min 4h 30 min 640 k360/30p 2 h 45 min 1 h 25 min 1920 k1080/60fps 1 h 50 min 55 min 1280 k720/120fps 2 h 5 min 1 h 5 min 640 k360/240fps 2 h 20 min 1 h 10 min ≥ These times are
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Recording to a card This unit can record motion pictures or still pictures to a microSD card. Cards that you can use with this unit Use microSD Memory Card (512 MB/1 GB/2 GB) or microSDHC Memory Card (4 GB/8 GB/ *2 *1 16 GB/32 GB) conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating for motion picture recording. ≥ Operation of microSD cards other than described above is not guaranteed. *1 SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard regarding e.g.: continuous writing. Check via the label
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Inserting/removing a microSD card Caution: Check that the access lamp A has gone off. ≥ When this unit is accessing the microSD card (such as recognition, recording, playback and deletion), the access lamp lights up. A C B D C: Unlocked when the red indicator is visible 1 Slide the LOCK switch B to the left to unlock the side cover and slide the side cover downward to open it and then insert (remove) the microSD card into (from) the card slot. ≥ Face the terminal side D upward and press it
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Turning this unit on/off Press the power button to turn on this unit. The power lamp is turned on. To turn off this unit Hold down the power button until the power lamp goes off. Proceed to “Connecting directly with a smartphone” ( l 17) and “Setting up with Setup wizard” ( l 19) to finish the setup of this unit. You can enjoy the functions of this unit after finishing the setup. - 15 -
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® Wi-Fi function ∫ 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 the camera 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 i
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Connecting directly with a smartphone Installing Image App The Image App is an application for the smartphone provided by Panasonic. Required Operating Systems for Image App The following Operating Systems of the smartphone are supported. TM Android device: Android 2.2 to Android 4.2 iOS device: iOS 4.3 to iOS 6.0 ≥ The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being used. For compatible devices, see the following support site. http://panasonic.jp/support/g
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Selecting SSID of this unit to connect with a smartphone Select this unit's SSID (Wireless network name) on a smartphone and enter password to connect with the smartphone. ≥ Change the default SSID and password after completing the first setting. ( l 19) 1 Press the Wi-Fi/WPS button continuously to change the Wi-Fi mode lamp to [ ]. ≥ The Wi-Fi mode lamp [ ] flashes. 2 Set the Wi-Fi function to ON on the smartphone setup menu. ≥ Refer to the manual of your smartphone. 3 Tap the SSID of this
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Setting up with Setup wizard After making the settings according to the setup wizard screens, you can use the main functions of this unit. Proceed to complete the setup by following the on-screen instructions. ≥ The setup wizard is displayed at the time of purchase and after a long period of non-use during which the battery ran down. 1 Synchronize the time of this unit with that of smartphone. ≥ Once the clock is set, recording, live broadcasting, and other functions of this unit can be used co
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∫ If the connection between this unit and the smartphone has been interrupted The connection between this unit and the smartphone may be interrupted temporarily depending on radio wave conditions. An attempt to reconnect is made automatically when radio wave interference, etc. is eliminated. Please note the following. ≥ If you have been recording a motion picture or recording in the [Interval rec mode], the recording will continue even after the connection interruption. To stop the recording
