Panasonic Hx A100 Owners Manual

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For settings on the Setup menu, tap   # [Camera setup] # respective items on the 
Image App screen.
Starting and stopping of recording, unit on/off and occurring errors can be confirmed with this sound.
(High/Small/OFF) ( l57)
When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save 
the battery life.
≥ This unit will not automatically turn off during Wi-Fi mode or when using this unit as the card 
reader.
Settings of this unit return to the default condition.
≥ Wi-Fi network settings will not be changed.
≥ When this unit is in playback mode, this item is not displayed.
Please be aware that if a microSD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the microSD card 
will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, etc. ( l45)
≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the microSD card while formatting. Do not expose this unit to 
vibrations or shock.
≥ Do not format a microSD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not 
be used on this unit.
Please refer to page 20 .
Set the file number of the motion picture and still picture recorded next to 0001.
≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. ( l47)
≥ To reset the folder number, format the microSD card, and then perform [Number Reset].
The firmware version of this unit is displayed.
Using the Setup Menu
Alert Sound
Economy
Initial Set
Format
Date & time
Number Reset
Device info. display 
						

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Basic
Record motion pictures or still pictures using the smartphone as a remote control.
≥For details, refer to the help of the Image App.
Recording motion pictures
1Ta p  .≥This unit is set to the recording mode.
2Tap the motion picture recording icon to start.≥Starts recording.
3Tap the motion picture recording icon again to stop recording.≥Stops recording.
Recording still pictures
1Ta p  .≥This unit is set to the recording mode.
2Tap the Still picture recording icon to record still picture.≥Updating Live view images may stop while recording still pictures.
∫ About recording with this unit
You can record images using this unit without any connection with 
this unit, turning the Wi-Fi mode off. 
≥Motion pictures and still pictures cannot be recorded at the same 
time.
Recording
Preparation: Connect this unit with the smartphone and start Image App. ( l17)
1080/30p
XXXXX
Live view
Displays an image from the 
camera of this unit.
≥Also outputs sound from 
the microphone of this 
unit.
Still picture recording 
icon
Motion picture recording 
icon Angle of view
Select Standard or Wide 
mode.
Recording start/
stop button
Photoshot 
button 
						

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∫
Checks before recording
If you intend to record only with this unit by turning off the Wi-Fi mode, we recommend you make a 
test recording to check the settings such as the field of view mode, [Image stabilization] and [White 
balance] before recording. ( l22, 25 , 26 )
≥ Wear this unit, face the front, and then check them on the Live view screen ( l22).
≥ You can use 
[Shooting guidelines] (l 26) as a guide for balance in composition.≥This unit (camera unit) stabilizes if you wear it while placing it on your cheek.
≥The period between the start and end of recording is recorded as one file. However, if the 
continuous recording time exceeds the following, the file is divided and the pieces are saved 
separately. (Thumbnails are also created separately, so automatic continuous playback will not be 
available)
The amount of data varies depending on the recording image, so use the following as 
approximate indications.
j1920 k1080/60p: approx.10 min
j 1920 k1080/30p: approx.19 min
j 1280 k720/60p: approx.15 min
j 1280 k720/30p and 640 k360/30p: approx. 22 min
j 1920 k1080/60fps: approx. 9 min
j 1280 k720/120fps: approx. 5 min
j 640 k360/240fps: approx. 2 min
≥ Each microSD card can save up to approximately 89100 files and approximately 900 folders. 
When other motion pictures and still pictures have already been saved in the microSD card, the 
capacity becomes lower.
≥ Motion pictures are saved in separate folders according to the [Normal shooting mode] or [Slow 
motion mode]
 setting. (l 24) Still pictures that have been taken one at a time and those taken in 
[Interval rec mode] (l 25) are saved in separate folders. For details about the folders, refer to 47 
page.
≥ If you set the field of view mode to wide, [Level Shot Function] ( l25) and [Image stabilization] 
( l 25) is set to OFF.
≥ If you set the field of view mode to standard and set [Image stabilization] to ON, the field of view 
becomes narrower.
≥ If you set the field of view mode to wide or you set the recording mode to [Slow motion mode], the 
picture size of a still picture will be approximately 5.3 M (3072 k1728); if you set the mode to 
standard, the picture size will be approximately 3 M (2304 k1296). 
≥ Refer to page 60 for the approximate recordable time and number of recordable pictures.
≥ Field of view mode cannot be used when [Slow motion mode] is set to ON.
≥ If you record motion pictures in a dark place in [Slow motion mode], recorded motion pictures 
may be darker than those in [Normal shooting mode].
≥ If you record still pictures in a dark place, recorded still pictures may be darker than motion 
pictures.
≥ It may take approximately 3 seconds to stop recording. Confirm if the motion picture recording 
stops or not by the access lamp or Alert Sound.
≥ If you check an image or sound when recording motion pictures while this unit is connected 
wirelessly to a smartphone, etc., howling* may occur. In that case, lower the volume of the 
smartphone.
* Refers to a phenomenon in which a microphone outputs an abnormal sound when it picks up a  sound from a speaker. 
						

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Ta p   # [Record Setup] # respective items on the Image App screen.
≥ For more information, refer to the help of the Image App.
This sets the recording mode. The greater the number is, the higher the image quality is. However, 
the file size also becomes greater. (l 60)
Set to ON to select Normal shooting mode in [R ec Mode]. (If [Normal shooting mode] is set to ON, 
[Slow motion mode] is automatically switched to OFF.)
≥ 1920 k1080/60p or 1280 k720/60p is set, live broadcasting is not available. ( l37)
This records motion pictures in slow motion by setting a high frame rate (increasing the number of 
frames).
Set to ON to select Slow motion mode in [Rec Mode]. (If [Slow motion mode] is set to ON, [Normal 
shooting mode] is automatically switched to OFF.)
≥ Live view is not available during recording. (Video/audio cannot be output during recording.)
≥ Live broadcasting is not available.
≥ Sound cannot be recorded.
≥ [Color Night Rec], [Level Shot Function], [Image stabilization] and  Angle switchover are not 
available.
The following recording modes are available.
≥ When [Normal shooting mode] is set to ON:
≥ When [Slow motion mode] is set to ON:
This reduces noise of the wind picked up by the built-in microphone.
≥ Default setting: OFF
≥ It may not reduce noise of the wind sufficiently, depending on the recording situation.
Using the Recording menu
Normal shooting mode
Slow motion mode
Rec Mode
1920k 1080/60p 1920k1080/30p 1280k720/60p
1280k 720/30p 640k360/30p
1920k 1080/60fps: Plays back at 1/2 times normal speed. (actual playback time is 
twice as long as the recorded time)
1280k 720/120fps: Plays back at 1/4 times normal speed. (actual playback time is four 
times as long as the recorded time)
640 k360/240fps: Plays back at 1/8 times normal speed. (actual playback time is eight 
times as long as the recorded time)
Wind noise reduction 
						

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This is for recording still pictures at a set interval. (60 Seconds/30 Seconds/10 Seconds/5 Seconds/
3 Seconds/OFF)
≥If you tap the still picture recording icon, intermittent recording starts. (Tap it again to stop 
recording.)
≥ You can also start/stop intermittent recording by pressing the photoshot button on this unit.
≥ The access lamp of this unit flashes.
≥ Normal recording of still pictures/motion pictures is impossible while in [Interval rec mode].
≥ Updating Live view images may stop while recording still pictures.
≥ The Self Timer is canceled. 
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
If you record still pictures by setting this to [10 Seconds] or [2 Seconds], recording starts after the 
set time elapses.
≥ After recording, the Self-timer is canceled.
This is for automatically correcting the horizontal tilt of an image.
≥ [Level Shot Function] operates when starting to record a motion picture or still picture or when 
starting to perform a live broadcast.
≥ [Level Shot Function] will not work in the following cases:
jWhen the tilt of the camera is large
j When the recording mode is set to [1920 k1080/60p] or [1280 k720/60p].
j When [Color Night Rec] is set to ON
j While [Slow motion mode] is set to ON
j When field of view is set to wide mode.
j When motion is continuous
This is for reducing camera shakes.
≥ [Image stabilization] cannot be set in the following cases:
jWhen the recording mode is set to [1920 k1080/60p] or [1280 k720/60p].
j When [Color Night Rec] is set to ON
j While [Slow motion mode] is set to ON
j When field of view is set to Wide mode.
≥ The compensation may not be as effective in an extremely dark place or when shakes are too 
strong.
Interval rec mode
Self Timer
Level Shot Function
Image stabilization 
						

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When the color tone does not look natural due to a light source, etc., tap [Preset], and select the 
mode.
≥When recording under mercury vapor lamps, sodium lamps, spotlights in a theater, etc. or when 
recording a sunset/sunrise, etc., fill the entire screen with the white subject, and tap [Custom]  # 
[Set] to set. (The set value is stored in [User].)
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
≥ It cannot be set while in [Color Night Rec].
This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations.
≥ It cannot be set while in [Slow motion mode].
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ [White balance] setting cannot be changed while this function is activated.
You can check if the image is level. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the 
composition.
≥ The guidelines do not affect the actual images that will be recorded.
You can add a sound when recording still pictures. (High/Small/OFF)
White balance
Preset modeRecording conditions
Auto White Balance Automatic White Balance adjustment
DaylightOutdoors under a clear sky
CloudyOutdoors under cloudy sky
Indoor 1Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor 2Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
UserThe color tone set in [Custom]
Backlight Compens.
Color Night Rec
Shooting guidelines
Shtr Sound 
						

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Motion pictures or still pictures stored in this unit are played back with the smartphone.
≥For more information, refer to the help of the Image App.
1Ta p  .≥Thumbnails of motion picture or still picture stored in this unit are displayed.
2Ta p   ( ) .
∫ For playing back motion pictures
3Ta p  M P 4 .
4Tap the thumbnail of motion picture you want to play back.≥Motion picture playback screen is displayed.
5Tap the playback icon on the screen to play back motion pictures.
∫ For playing back still pictures
3Tap JPEG.
4Tap the thumbnail of still picture you want to play back.≥Still picture playback screen is displayed.
≥ Dragging (Flicking) to right or left will play back the next or previous still picture.
∫ To copy the data stored in this unit to the smartphone
Copy using Picture Share settings.
Set “Save to smartPH” to the picture share tab, and drag and drop the thumbnail of the file you want 
to copy. ( l32)
≥Copying motion picture files stored in this unit to a smartphone may not be possible depending on 
the smartphone you are using.
≥
If motion picture files have been copied to a smartphone, the thumbnails for them will be displayed, but 
playing them back may not be possible depending on the smartphone you are using.
≥ Refer to “Picture Share settings” ( l32), “SPLIT & DELETE” ( l29), and “Delete all” (l 29) for 
information on deleting files.
Playback
Preparation: Connect this unit with the smartphone and start Image App. ( l17)
A: Slide bar ≥
Tapping or dragging the slide bar will start playback 
from the desired position of a motion picture file.
A 
						

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Playback settings
Ta p   # [Playback settings]  # respective items on the Image App screen.
≥ For more information, refer to the help of the Image App.
≥ Please refer to page 32  for Picture Share settings.
If “Medium” is set, the data will be resized to 2.1M when copying still picture data in this unit to the 
smartphone. If “Large (original)” is set, the still picture data in this unit will be copied in its original 
state.
If “Small” is set when uploading still picture data in this unit on a WEB service, the data will be 
resized to 0.2M. If “Medium” is set when uploading still picture data in this unit on a WEB service, 
the data will be resized to 2.1M. If “Large (original)” is set, the still picture data in this unit will be 
uploaded in its original state.
≥ Please refer to page 31  for [Start LUMIX CLUB function use] and page  31 for [Regist. WEB 
Service].
Using the Playback menu
Size:Copy from camera
Size:Upl. to WEB
LUMIX CLUB settings
Manage login ID: A list of login information for registered WEB services is displayed. ( l31)
≥ This is displayed after selecting [Start LUMIX CLUB function use]. 
						

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Camera function
Ta p   #  # items in [Camera function] on the Image App screen.
≥ For more information, refer to the help of the Image App.
≥ For “Play on TV”, refer to “Playing back on a DLNA-compatible TV” ( l43).
Motion/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.
(Even if you protect some motion/still pictures, formatting the microSD card will delete 
them.)
This splits a motion picture into two and deletes the unnecessary part before or after the split point.
≥ It may not be possible to divide files with a short recording time.
This deletes all files at once.
When MP4 thumbnails are displayed, only MP4 files are deleted all at once; when JPEG thumbnails 
are displayed, only JPEG files are deleted all at once.
SCENE PROTECT
SPLIT & DELETE
Delete all 
						

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When you upload motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit on WEB services 
(Facebook, YouTube, etc.) or perform a live broadcast using “USTREAM”, you are required to set 
the following.
≥For more information, refer to the help of the Image App.
∫ Required settings for uploading/live broadcasting
Required settings for sending data, 
etc.
WEB servicesRequired settings
Android deviceiOS device
Uploading on WEB  services ≥
From the Play Store, etc., 
download the applications that 
perform uploading on the WEB 
services.
≥ “Picture Share settings”
 (l 32)
≥“Registering “LUMIX CLUB”” (l31)≥“Registering WEB services” (l 31)≥“Picture Share settings” (l 32)
Live broadcasting ≥“Registering “LUMIX CLUB”” (l
31)≥“Registering WEB services” (l31)≥“Live broadcast settings (synchronizing with this unit)” (l 32)
Refer to the “LUMIX CLUB” site for details.
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/
To use the Live broadcast, access following website.
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/