[. . . ] Operating Instructions
Wearable Camera
Model No.
HX-A500
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
SQW0004
until 2014/5/12
Contents
Preparation
(Important) About the Waterproof/ Dustproof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi® function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Using Wi-Fi modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Changing the Wi-Fi mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Remote operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Preparations before using remote operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Using remote operation with a direct connection ([SMARTPHONE MODE]) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] (l 42)
≥ Confirm that the Wi-Fi mode has started up in [LIVE CAST]. ≥ If a “LUMIX CLUB” Login ID and Password has not been registered to this unit yet, enter them according to the screen. ≥ Select [Change AP] and press the joystick, you can switch the wireless access point to another one that has been registered to this unit. ≥ When the connection is made correctly, the screen of this unit switches to [LIVE CAST].
∫ To send e-mails
You can send e-mails containing such information as the USTREAM channel name or the scheduled broadcast date. ≥ On the “LUMIX CLUB”, register the destination addresses of the e-mail in advance.
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Press the joystick to display the [LIVE CAST] menu. Select [Send E-mail], then press the joystick.
∫ To start the live broadcast
1 2 Press the joystick to display the [LIVE CAST] menu. Select [Start Live Cast], then press the joystick.
≥ The Wi-Fi mode icon will change to (l 51) ≥ If you press the recording start/stop button, you can simultaneously record the broadcast to this unit.
∫ To stop the live broadcast
1 2 Press the joystick to display the [LIVE CAST] menu. Select [Stop Live Cast], then press the joystick.
(l 51) ≥ The Wi-Fi mode icon will change to
To exit [LIVE CAST]: Move the joystick left.
≥ The message is displayed. Select [YES], then press the joystick to exit.
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∫ Screen displays during a live broadcast
/ 1h23m Wi-Fi mode icon Elapsed time of the live broadcast ≥ This is displayed during a live broadcast. Microphone setting ≥ The indication appears when [Microphone OFF] is set.
≥ In [LIVE CAST], [RECORDING MODE] will be set to [NORMAL SHOOTING] and [PIXELS / FRAME RATE] will be set to [1920k1080/25p] even when they are set to the following options: j When [RECORDING MODE] is set to [SLOW MOTION], [LOOP RECORDING] or [PICTURE RECORDING] j When [PIXELS / FRAME RATE] is set to [3840k2160/25p], [1920k1080/50p] or [1280k720/ 50p] ≥ If this unit is on the e-mail sender block list of destination devices or if their firewall setting is enabled, the Wi-Fi function may not work correctly when you send an e-mail. ≥ Depending on the e-mail rejection or firewall setting at the destination address, e-mails may not be delivered. j When the clock setting is out of sync j When two cameras simultaneously perform live broadcasts at the same account (The camera that has started the broadcast first will be disconnected from the broadcast) ≥ When the live broadcast cannot be watched on a USTREAM application for TVs or smartphones, cancel the Password for the Programme, and restart the broadcast. ≥ Image content may be leaked to third parties depending on the USTREAM image publication method settings. ≥ If a live broadcast motion picture is saved on the USTREAM side, the file name will be the same as the channel name. ≥ The live broadcast stops as the elapsed broadcast time exceeds 8 hours 30 minutes, and then it starts again. (A separate file will be saved on the USTREAM side. )
Configuring the live broadcast settings ∫ Setting the audio of live broadcasts
You can set the audio output for live broadcasts on this unit.
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Press the joystick to display the [LIVE CAST] menu. Select [Microphone OFF] or [Microphone ON], then press the joystick.
Sound is not output during live broadcasts. Sound is output during live broadcasts.
[Microphone OFF]: [Microphone ON]:
≥ If you broadcast and record a motion picture simultaneously when this item is set to [Microphone OFF], the sound of the broadcast will not be recorded.
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∫ Making detailed settings
You can make detailed settings such as the e-mail settings or the line quality setting. ≥ You can also make detailed settings from the “Image App” menu. Select [Details], then press the joystick.
Items Contents You can make the delivery setting of a broadcast notification e-mail and the setting for the scheduled time and date of the broadcast indicated in the e-mail. (l 53) You can set the [PIXELS / FRAME RATE] to be used when broadcasting and recording a motion picture simultaneously. (l 53)
[E-MAIL SETUP]
[SAVE IN USTREAM] [LINE QUALITY] [RECORD SETUP]
To configure the e-mail delivery settings
≥ Select [Details] in the [LIVE CAST] menu.
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Move the joystick to select [E-MAIL SETUP], then press the joystick. [. . . ] ≥ It is convenient that you store this unit (main unit) in the Multi Case (VW-HLA500) and attach the case to the handlebar of your bicycle.
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Others
Requests when disposing of this unit
When disposing of your used products, remove the battery built into this unit after performing [RESET Wi-Fi SETTINGS] (l 67), and please cooperate in recycling of the battery. ≥ Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an officially assigned location, if there is one in your country. ≥ Do not puncture with nails, subject it to impact, disassemble or modify it. ≥ Do not charge, use or leave in hot places such as next to fires or in extremely hot weather. [. . . ]