Panasonic Hx A1 Owners Manual

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Connecting this unit to a PC
Preparation:
Set [Select USB mode] of the “Image App” to [PC]. (l21)
1 Turn on this unit. ( l15)
2 Connect this unit and a PC.
≥For information on how to connect this unit to a PC, refer to “ Charging the battery” (l10)
≥The access lamp flashes while the microSD card in this unit is  being accessed. Do not 
disconnect the USB cable while the microSD card is being access ed.
≥ When using a Wi-Fi connection, even if you connect this unit to a PC, the PC does not detect...

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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.
How to view OSS licences
To check the content of OSS licenses, open the [LICENSE.txt] fi le, which is contained in the 
removable disk [CAM]. Example folder structure of a microSD card:
≥ Folder numbers range from 100 to 999. 
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...

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You can use this unit as a web camera by connecting it to a PC that is connected to the Internet.
Operating environment
To use this unit as a web camera, you need a PC that meets the  following system requirements.
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manua l are fulfilled, some PCs cannot 
be used.
≥ Please also check the system requirements for your software.
∫ For use with Windows
≥Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.
≥ Operation on an OS other than the one...

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Connecting this unit to a PC
You can broadcast live motion picture on the Internet using a motion picture streaming service 
(USTREAM, etc.).
Preparation:
≥ Set [Select USB mode] of the “Image App” to [Web camera]. ( l21)
≥ Register for a motion picture streaming site and make necessary  settings.
1Turn on this unit. ( l15)
2 Connect this unit to a PC connected to the Internet.
≥For information on how to connect this unit to a PC, refer to “ Charging the battery” (l10)
≥ If you use the terminal...

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It is not a malfunction in following cases
Others
Troubleshooting
The lens fogs up. ≥This is due to condensation. It i s not a malfunction. Please 
refer to page  4.
Power
ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be turned 
on.
This unit does not stay on 
long enough.
Battery runs down quickly. ≥
Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged. 
(l 10)
≥ In cold places, the battery u sing time becomes shorter.
≥ If the operating time is very short even after the battery has 
been...

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This unit does not change 
to Playback mode.≥
When this unit is recording, “Image App” cannot change to 
Playback mode.
Files cannot be played 
back. ≥
If a high-quality motion picture  is copied to a smartphone, it 
may not be able to be played back on the smartphone. ( l33)
With a PC
ProblemCheck points
When connected by the 
USB cable, this unit is not 
detected by the PC. ≥
If this unit is turned off, the PC does not detect it. (The PC 
starts charging the battery.)
≥ After re-inserting the...

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Wi-Fi connection
ProblemCheck points
The Wi-Fi connection is 
not possible between this 
unit and a smartphone. ≥
Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to this unit 
by checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone.
≥ Make sure the SSID and Password have been correctly input.
≥ Make sure the smartphone is not connected to the wireless 
access point. If it is connected to the wireless access point, 
change the Wi-Fi access point using the smartphone’s Wi-Fi 
set up.
It takes long time...

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If this unit is not operating correctly, take note of the alert sound to resolve any problems.
Alert Sound
“2 Beeps” sound 4 times
≥The clock of this unit is not set. Set the date and time. ( l19)
≥ If the power lamp flashes fast and this unit turns off, the fol lowing symptoms are possible:
j The battery is depleted. (Charge the battery.) ( l10)
j This unit is overheated. (Wait for  a while before turning on this unit.)
≥ If the access lamp flashes fast, the microSD card is defective.  (Includes...

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Keep this unit as far away as possible from 
electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
≥If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the 
pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures 
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by 
microprocessors may adversely affect this 
unit, disturbing the...

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When you are not going to use this unit for 
an extended time.
≥Store this unit in a cool place with minimal 
humidity, and with a constant temperature 
where possible (recommended temperature: 
15 oC to 25 oC (59  oF to 77  oF), recommended 
humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH).
≥ Always remove the card from this unit.
≥ When storing this unit for an extended time, it 
is recommended that you charge it once 
every year.
≥ The battery discharges slowly even if this unit 
is not used. The remaining battery...