Panasonic HM-TA2, HM-TA20 Operating Instruction

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Owner’s Manual

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

High Definition Mobile Camera

Model No. HM-TA20

HM-TA2

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

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Dear Customer,

HM-TA2

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fi ll in th e i nf orm a ti o n on the ri gh t.

HM-TA20

The serial number is on the tag located on the inner side of the HDMI/ Headphone cover of your ca mera.

The serial number is on the tag located on the inner side of the SD card door of your camera.

Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

Safety Precautions

HM-TA20

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SH OCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

≥ Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit. ≥ Do not expose accessories to rain, moi st ure, dripping or splashing. ≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on

accessories.

≥ Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified

service personnel.

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WARNING:

HM-TA2

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SH OCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moistu re, dripping or splashing. ≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. ≥ Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified

service personnel.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILTIN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

AC adaptor (optional)

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V. But ≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a

120 V AC power supply only.

≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada,

use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenc e to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving 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 connec ted.

≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for complianc e could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Confor m it y Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HM-TA20/ HM-TA2 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North Amer ica

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: ( 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mus t ac cept any interf ere nce received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

attached installation instructions and use only shielded inter face cab les w ith fe rrite core w hen connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of unit.

HM-TA20 HM-TA2

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

WARNING

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Precautions

USE & LOCATION

≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Y our c amera and power supply sho uld

not be exposed to rain or moisture . Do not co nnect the po wer supp ly or operate your camera if it gets we t. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is no t designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sl eet, snow, sand, dust, or a dire ct s plash ing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your cam er a . Do no t attempt to disasse m bl e this un it. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning.

≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED

BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

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CAUTION

≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT

OBJECTS

≥ DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH

TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car,

next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera.

≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is

suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the SD card and inside the unit.

≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY

TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and handle your camera in a

manner that will not subject it to un necessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use strong or abrasive

detergents when cleaning your camera body.

TO PROTECT THE LENS

≥

your hand. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

≥ TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YO UR CAMERA ... Before handling

your camera, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, suc h as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Dispos a l in other Countr i e s outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

... Do not touch the surface of the lens with

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∫ Indemnity about recorded content

HM-TA2

HM-TA20

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and doe s not guarantee any content if recor ding or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case wher e any type of repair is made to the unit.

∫

About recording method and compatibility of this unit

This unit can record detailed hi gh definition images based on the MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec). ≥ Since the recording method is differen t from the AVCHD format, the

data is not compatible.

∫ Cards that you can use with this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB

or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥ Refer to page 27 for more details on SD cards.

∫ For the purposes of this owner’s manual

≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are

referred to as the “SD ca rd” .

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00

This owner’s manual is designed for use with models and . Pictures may be slightly dif ferent from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in this owner’s manual show model

, however, parts of the explanation refer to different

models.

≥ Depending on the model, some functions are not availa ble. ≥ Features may vary, so pl ease read carefully. ≥ Not all models may be available depending on the region of

purchase.

HM-TA20

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Contents

HM-TA20

Please be sure to read “(Important) About the Waterproof/ Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of this unit [HM-T A 20]” ( unit from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in.

(Important) About th e Wate r p ro of/ Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of this unit

[HM-TA20]................................. 10

Check before using

underwater .............................. 12

Using this unit underwater....... 14

Care of this unit after

using it underwater.................. 15

Accessories.............................. 17

Parts identification and

handling.................................... 18

Charging the battery................ 22

Charging and motion pictures

recording time ..... .. ... ............... 25

Approximate operating time and number of recordable

still pictures ...... ... .. ................. . 25

Charging and voices recording

time ......................................... 26

Preparing the card ................... 27

Cards that y o u can use

with this unit ............................ 27

Inserting/removing

an SD card .............................. 29

Turning the unit on/off............. 31

How to use the touch

screen ....................................... 32

Setting date and time............... 33

10) before using this unit underwater to prevent the

Recording/Playback

Recording. ... ... ................. .. ... .... 34

Selecting a mode .................... 34

Recording m otion picture s ...... 35

Recording still pictures............ 36

Recording voices .. ... ... ............ 37

Intelligent Auto Mode.............. 38

Digital zoom in/out function..... 39

Recording with the LED light... 39

Night View mode..................... 40

Effect function

Preparation

(applying special effects) ........ 40

For underwater recording

[HM-TA20]................ ... ... ......... 41

Playback ................................... 42

Playing back the slide show/

continuous playback.. .. ........... 46

Zooming in on a still picture during playback

(Playback zoom)..................... 47

Deleting scenes, still pictures

or voices..... ... ................. .. ... ... . 48

Creating still picture from

motion picture .................. ... .... 50

To delete unwanted parts of a

motion picture .................. ... .... 51

Setting of online sharing of

motion picture s......... ... ............ 52

Using the Setup menu

screen ........................... ... ......... 53

Menu list.................................. 53

Watching Motion/Still Pictures

on your TV................................ 58

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With a PC

What you can do with a PC..... 60

Operating environment ........... 62

Installation ................................ 65

Connecting to a PC.................. 67

About the PC display............... 68

Starting HD Writer PE 2.0 ........ 69

Reading the operating instructions of the softwa re

applications ............................. 69

If using Mac .............................. 70

To use as a camera for

Skype ........................................ 71

How to connect ....................... 73

Others

Indications................................ 74

Messages/Troubleshooting..... 77

Cautions for use....................... 81

Requests when disposing

of this unit................................. 86

About copyrigh t ................. .. ... . 89

Recording modes/approximate recordable time

(motion pictures).......................90

Approximate number of

recordable pictu re s .. ... ... ......... 91

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time (voic e s)........... 9 1

Specifications........................... 92

Optional access o ri es...... ..........98

Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico

Customers).............................. 99

Limited Warranty (ONL Y FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ...100 Warranty

(For Canadian Customers).....102

Index ........................................103

Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el

uso rápido................................104

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(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of this unit [HM-TA20]

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 3m (10 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. (*1)

Anti-shock Performance

This unit also complies with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5Shock”. This unit has cleared a drop test from a height of

1.5 m (5.0 feet) onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plywood. In most cases this unit should not sustain any damage if dropped from a height not exceeding 1.5 m (5.0 feet). (*2)

This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

*1 This means that this unit can be used underwater for specified time

in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic .

*2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test met hod s tan dard of

the U.S. Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm (4.0 feet), at 26orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test with i n a total of 5 devices.) Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-ST D 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4.0 feet) to 150 cm (5.0 feet) dropping ont o 3cm (0.10feet ) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed. (Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distor tion of the part where dr op im pa ct is ap pl ied.)

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∫ Handling of this unit

≥ Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a

result of being hit or dropp ed etc. If an impact to this unit occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Pa nasonic’ s Servic e Center to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.

≥ The waterproof performance may be degrade d du e t o the s trong water

pressure when this unit is used deep er than 3 m (10 feet) underwater.

≥ When this unit is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath

additive, sun oil, sun screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.

≥ Waterproof function of this unit is for sea water and fresh water only. ≥ Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not

be covered by the warranty.

≥ The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause

malfunction.

≥ Supplied accessories are not waterproof. ≥ Cards are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not

insert wet card into this unit.

≥ Do not leave this unit for a long period of time in places where

temperature is very low (at ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or very high [above 35 oC (95 °F)], inside a car under strong sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. W aterproof performance may be degraded.

≥ Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the door/cover

(around the rubber seal or connecting terminals) when the door/ cover is open ed o r closed in plac es wi t h sand or dust etc . T h is may result in the impairment of the waterproof performance if the door/cover is closed with foreign objects adhered. Be extremely careful since it may result in malfunction etc.

≥ If any foreign object is adhered to the inner side of the door/cover,

remove with a lint-free cloth.

≥ If any liquid such as water droplets is adhered to this unit or inner

side of the door/cover, wipe off with a soft dry cloth. Do not open or close the door/cover near the water, when underwater, using wet hands, or when this unit is wet. It may cause water leakage.

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∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)

It is not a malfunction or failure of this unit. It may be caused by the environment in which this unit is used.

What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged

≥ Turn off the unit and open the door/cover in a place with const ant

ambient temperature, away f r om high temperatures, humidity, sand and dust. The fog will disappear nat urally in 10minutes to 2 hours with the door/cover open whe n t he te mper atu re of this unit get s c los e to the ambient temperature.

≥ Contact Panasonic’s Service Cent er if the fogging does not disappear.

Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged

Condensation may occur and th e inner side of the lens may be fogged when this unit is used in areas that undergo a significant change in temperature or in high humidit y, such as the following:

≥ When this unit is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot

beach etc.

≥ When this unit is moved to a wa rm area from a cold area, such as

at a ski resort or at high altitude

≥ When the door/cover is opened in a high-humidity environment

Check before using underwater

Do not open or close the door/cover in places with sand and dust, close to water, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks.

1 Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner

side of the door/cover.

≥ If there is any foreign object, such as lint , hair, sand, etc., on the

surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causing malfunction.

≥ Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any l i quid.

It may cause water leaks and malfun ct ion if you use this unit with liquid adhered.

≥ If there is any foreign material, remove with the lint-free cloth. ≥ Be extremely careful to remove any sand etc. that may adhere to

the sides and corners of the rubber seal.

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2 Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal

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on the door/cover.

≥

The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To avoid permanently damaging this unit the seals should be replaced once each year. Please contact Panasonic’s Service Center for related costs and other information.

3 Close the door/cover securely.

≥ Lock the LOCK lever securely until the red part is no longer visible. ≥ To prev ent water seeping into this unit, be careful not to trap

foreign objects such as liquids, sand, hair or dust etc.

USB terminal cover

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HDMI/Headphone

cover

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SD card door

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A LOCK lever B Open/close lever C Released state D Locked st ate E Red part

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Using this unit underwater

≥ Use this unit underwater at a depth o f up to 3 m (10 feet) with the water

temperature between 0oC and 35 oC (32 oF to 95 °F).

≥ Do not use this unit at a depth of over 3 m (10 feet). ≥ Do not use it in the hot water over 35 oC (95 °F) (in the bath or ho t

spring).

≥ Do not use this unit underwater not longer than 60 minutes

continuously.

≥ Do not open or close the door/cover. ≥ Do not apply shock to this unit underwater. (Waterproof performance

may not be maintained, and there is a chance of water leak.)

≥ Do not dive into water holding this unit. Do not use this unit in a location

where water will splash strongly, such as near rapids or waterfalls. (Strong wa ter pressure may be applied, and it may cause malfunction.)

≥ This unit will sink in the water. Take care not to drop this unit and lose it

underwater by securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar measure.

≥ Attaching a tripod with a 5.5 mm (0.22 q) screw or larger may open a

hole in this unit through which water will leak.

≥ The touch screen will not work underwater. I t will malf unction, so make

sure to press the screen lock button. (l 41)

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Care of this unit after using it underwater

Do not open or close the door/cover until the sand and dust is removed by rinsing this unit with water. Make sure to clean this unit after using it.

≥ Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on

your hands, body, hair, etc.

≥ It is recommended to clean this unit indoo rs, avoiding places whe re

water spray or sand may fall.

Do not leave this unit uncared for more than 60 minutes after using it underwater.

≥ Leaving this unit with foreign objects or saline matter on it may

cause damage, discolorat i on, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration of the waterproof performance.

1 Rinse with water with the door/cover closed.

≥ After use at the seaside or unde rwater, soak the unit in fresh water

in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less.

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2 Drain water by holding

this unit upside down and shaking it lightly a few times.

≥ After usin g thi s un i t at the

seaside or underwater, or after washing it, water will remain at the speaker site of this unit for a while and it may cause lower sound or sound distortion.

≥ Fasten the strap firmly to prevent this unit from dropping.

3 Wipe off water

drops on this unit with a dry soft cloth and dry this unit in a shaded area which is well ventilated.

≥ Dry this unit by standing it on a dry cloth. ≥ Do not dry this unit with hot air from dryer or similar. Waterproof

performance will deteriorate due to deformati on.

≥ Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, or

cleanser , or soap or detergents.

4 Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the

door/cover, and wipe off any water droplets or sand left inside using a soft dry cloth.

≥ Water droplets may adhere to the card when the door/cover is

opened without thoroughly drying. Also, water may accumulate in the gap around the card compartment or the terminal connector. Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft dry cloth.

≥ The water droplets may seep into this unit when the door/cover is

closed while it is still wet, causing conden sation or failure.

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of April 2011. These may be subject to change.

Hand strap with stylus pen

VFC4708

≥ The stylus pen is used for operations that are

hard to operate with your fingers or performing detailed operation s wit h the touch screen operation. (l 32)

USB extension cord

VFA0545

Tripod

VFC4709

≥ The unit comes with built-in HD Writer PE 2.0 video editing

software.

≥ Supplied accessories are not waterproof.

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Preparation

HM-TA20

HM-TA2

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Parts identification and handling

1 Internal microphones 2 Power button [ ] (l 31) 3 Speaker 4 Hand strap fixture

≥

Attach the hand strap to this unit and adjust its length using the stylus pen.

5 Recording button (l 35) 6 Status ind icator (l 22, 29, 31, 58) 7 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 32)

Due to limitations in LCD productio n technology , there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on th e LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does no t affect the recorded pict ure.

HM-TA20

Screen lock button (l 41)

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9 Tripod receptacle

HM-TA20

HM-TA2

91011

910

HM-TA2

≥ If you attach a tripod

with a 5.5 mm (0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage this unit.

10 LED light (l 39) 11 Lens 12

USB Latch (l 22)

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RESET

13 14

15 16

17 18

19 20

HM-TA20

RESET

13 14

15 16

20 21

22 23

HM-TA2

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HM-TA20

13 SD card door (l 29) 14 Card slot (l 29) 15 Headphone terminal [Ë]

≥ Use the earphone/headphone with a A

part width ‰ 11 mm (0.43 q) or smaller.

16 Reset button [RESET] (l 80) 17 HDMI mini connector (l 58) 18

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HM-TA20

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USB Latch (l 22) 20 USB terminal [ ] (l 22, 65, 67, 73) 21 USB terminal cover (l 22)

HM-TA2

HDMI cover

HM-TA2

Headphone terminal cover

HM-TA20

About locks for USB terminal cover, HDMI/Headphone cover and SD card door

Each door/cover is equipped with a LOCK lever to lock the open/close lever. When opening and closing the door/cover, slide the LOCK lever and then slide the open/close lever.

USB terminal cover

HDMI/Headphone

cover

SD card door

A LOCK lever B Open/close lever

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Preparation

HM-TA20

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HM-TA2

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Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, th e battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time.

Important: ≥ This unit has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Do not

remove except when disposing of this unit.

≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on. ≥ The battery can also be charged using the AC adaptor (optional).

(l 23, 98)

1 Take out the USB terminal.

≥ Be careful as the USB terminal will jump out.

1 Slide the LOCK lever for the USB terminal cover A to release the

lock on the open/close lever for the USB terminal cover B. 2 Open the USB terminal cover while slidin g the open/close lever for

the USB terminal cover B in the direction indicat ed by the arrow.

3 Press the USB Latch C until the USB terminal comes out.

1 Slide the USB Latch A until the USB terminal cover opens. 2 Slide the USB Latch A again until the USB terminal comes out.

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2 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB

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extension cord.

≥ Be sure to connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB

extension cord when charging the battery.

≥ Connect the USB extension cord by inserting it securely all the

way without forcing.

A USB extension cord (supplied) B AC adaptor (optional)

≥ Do not use any other USB extension cords except the sup plied one.

(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords.)

≥

Insert the USB extension cord securely all the way. (Insert to line C.) It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way.

≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VSK0750; optional). ≥ The status indicator will flash red at an int erval of 2seco nds, indi ca ting

that charging has begun.

≥ During charging, the status indic ator flashes. When charging is

finished, the status indicator turns off.

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∫ To return the USB terminal to its original position

HM-TA2

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When pressing the USB terminal with your fi nger s, p re ss slowly and carefully.

HM-TA20

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1 Press the USB Latch C. 2 While press i n g o n th e U S B La tch C, press the USB terminal with

your finger .

≥ Release your finger from the USB Latch C, and push in the USB

terminal until it is locked.

3 Close the USB terminal cover. 4 While the USB terminal cover is closed, slide the open/close lever fo r

the USB terminal cover B toward the directio n of the arrow. 5 Slide the LOCK lever for the USB terminal cover A to lock the open/

close lever for the USB terminal cover B.

Slide the USB Latch A.

While the USB Latch A is slid, press the USB terminal with your finger .

≥ Release your finger from the USB Latch A, and push in the USB

terminal until it is locked.

3 Close the USB terminal cover.

≥ Please refer to page 82 if the stat us indicator flashes quickl y. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave unit in an automobile exposed to direct s unlight for a long

period time with doors and windows clos ed.

≥ If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully

charged, the battery has worn out and needs to be replace d. Contact consumer support. (l 101, 102) Operation is not guaranteed for all devices equipped with a USB terminal.

≥

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Charging and motion pictures recording time

∫ Charging/Recording time

≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH

Maximum

Charging time

4h20min

* Maximum continuous recordable time for one scene:

If [Video Rec Mode] is set to //:

29min59sec

jIf [Video Rec Mode] is set to :

Approx. 20 min (up to 4 GB recording capacity)

≥ These times are approximations. ≥

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature.

≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when

repeatedly starting/ stopping rec ording, t urning the unit on/of f, adjus ting the zoom etc. This unit becomes warm after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.

≥

Recordin g m o de

/ 1h30min 55min

continuous

recordable time

1h25min 50min

1h45min 1h

Actual

recordable

time

Approximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time

Playback time Approx. 210 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

≥ CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Product s Association. ≥ Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB)

Approx.

230 pictures

Approx. 115 min

By CIPA standard

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Charging and voices recording time

PCM

128Low

AAC

∫ Charging/Recording time

≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH

Charging time

Recording mode

Maximum continuous

recordable time

4h30min

256

AAC

128

/ 4h30min

4h30min

4h20min

* Maximum continuous recordabl e time for one voice:

Approx. 5 h (up to 4 GB recording capacity)

≥ These times are approximations.

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been

≥

discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature.

≥ This unit becomes warm after use or charging. Th is is not a

malfunction.

Battery capacit y indica tion

≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.

####

If the battery discharges, then will become red.

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Preparation

Preparing the card

The following operations can be performed using this unit.

≥ When a card has not been inserted: Scenes, still pictures and

voices can be recorded on the buil t-in memory and played back. ( appears.)

≥ When a card has been inserted: Scenes, sti ll pictures and voices

can be recorded on the card and played back.

Normally, insert the card to use.

Cards that you can use with this unit

This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compa tible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When u sin g an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards.

Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recording.

Card

type

Memory

Card

SDHC

Memory

Card

SDXC

Memory

Card

* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed

standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc.

Capacity

8MB/

16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/

128 MB/256 MB

512MB/1GB/2GB

4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/

12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/

32 GB

48 GB/64 GB

Cannot be guaranteed in operation.

Can be used. Can be used.

Motion picture/

Voice recording

e.g.:

Still picture

recording

Cannot be guaranteed in operation.

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≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC

Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

(This website is in English only.) ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB

or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥

When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to

prevent swallowing.

∫ About Built-in Memory

≥ Recordable Memory size: Approx. 10 MB ≥ You cannot copy the recorded pictures to a card. ≥ The built-in memory can be used as a temporary stor age device. ≥ The access time for the built- in memory ma y be longer t han the ac cess

time for a card.

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Inserting/removing an SD card



HM-TA2

Status indicator A

≥ When this unit is accessing

the SD card, the status indicator lights up.

≥ Insert SD card as shown in the figure.

When using an SD card not from Pana sonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 57) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

Caution:

Check that the status indicator has gone off.







1 Open the SD card door and insert (remove) the SD

card into (from) the card slot B.

≥ Face the label side C in the direction shown in the illustration and

press it straight in as far as it will go.

≥ Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

HM-TA20

≥

Open the SD card door after releas ing the lock with the LOCK lever for the SD card door.

2 Securely close the SD card door.

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≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card. ≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the SD card. ≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or t he SD card

may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card.

≥ When the status indicator is lit, do not:

jRemove the SD card jTurn the unit off jInsert and remove the USB terminal jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

Performing the above while the st atus indicator is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.

≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to wate r, dirt or dust . ≥ Do not place SD cards in the following areas:

jIn direct sunlight jIn very dusty or humid areas jNear a heater jLocations susceptible to significant difference in temperature

(condensation can occur.)

jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur

≥ To p rot ect SD card s, r etu rn t hem to t heir cas es whe n you are not us in g

them.

≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD card. (l 85)

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Preparation



Turning the unit on/off

Press the power button to turn on the unit.

≥ The LCD monitor lights on.

To turn off the unit

Continue pressing the power bu tton until the LCD monitor goes off.

∫ About the screen display

Please refer to page 74 for details of the icons displayed on the screen.

∫ About the power save function

To prevent battery consumption, it will turn of f t he screen and go into idle mode after approx. 2 minutes of no operation. (T he status indicator A flashes.) The unit will be turned off automatically if no operation is performed for a further 5 minutes (approx.) while in idle mode. ≥ Idle mode is canceled by pressing the Power button or Recording

button.

∫ About the high temperature warning icon

When the high temperature warning icon is displayed, the temperature of the unit is high. ≥ It is possible to continue recording/playback when is displayed,

but it is recommended to stop operations and turn off the unit as soon as possible.

≥ If the temperature rises further, the unit will be turned off automatically

after flashes. You will not be able to turn on the unit again until the temperature lowers ( will flash.), so wait until the temperature lowers bef or e us ing again.

≥ A countdown until the recording is stopped will start from approx.

15 seconds during motion p icture re cording, and the r ecording wil l stop when the display reaches 0 seconds.

≥ When you turn off the unit while the temperature is high ( is

displayed.), you will not be able to turn on the unit again until the temperature lowers. ( will flash.)

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Preparation

How to use the touch screen

Y ou can o perate by dir ectl y touching the LCD mo nitor (tou ch screen ) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for deta iled ope ration or if it is hard to operate with your finge rs.

∫ Touch

T ouch a nd release the touch screen to select icon or pi cture.

≥ Touch the center of the icon. ≥ Touching the touch screen will

not operate while you are touching another p art of the to uch screen.

∫ Slide while touching

Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.

≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball

point pens.

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Preparation

Setting date and time

1 Select the menu. (l 53)

[MENU] #

# [CLOCK SET]

2 T ouc h the date or time to be set, then set the desired

value using / .

≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039. ≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time.

3 Touch [ENTER].

≥ The clock is not set when the unit is shipped. ≥ When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to

set the date and time will appear.

≥ The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery. ≥ If the built-in lithium battery needs to be c harged, the message “Set

date and time” appears. To recharge the built-in lithium battery, connect USB termina l of th is un it to a bo ot ed PC. Le ave t he unit as i t is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 3 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.)

≥ The date and time will be set to January 1, 2011 00:00 when recording

is performed without the date and time set.

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Recording/Playback

Recording

≥ This unit will perform automatic recording. Auto focusing, auto white

balance, and electronic stabilizer * The electronic stabilizer will not function when recording still pictures or

during operation of digital zoom. ≥ Record with this unit vertically.

Selecting a mode

1 Touch [MODE].

≥ If [MODE] is not displayed, press the Recording button.

2 Touch the icon.

Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 35)

≥; appears on the screen.

Still Picture Recordin g Mode (l 36)

≥ (White) appears on the screen.

Voice Recording Mode (l 37)

≥ (White) appears on the screen.

will function du r i ng the recording .

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Recording motion pictures

01h30m01 h30m01h30m

When in Motion Picture Recording Mode

1 Press the Recording button to start recording.

≥ When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.

2 Press the Recording button again to pause

recording.

≥

The images recorded between pressing the recording and pressing it again to pause recordi ng becom e one scene.

≥

In the following cases, the countdown until the recording is stopped will start from approx. 30 seconds and the recording will stop when the display reaches 0 second.

When the total of the capacity of the SD card is about to be used during the recording.

jWhen the recording time reaches near the maximum continuous

recordable time for a single scene. (l 90)

≥

Please refer to page 90 for details on continuous recordable time for a single scene.

≥

Maximum number of recordable scenes on a single SD card is 899100.

≥ Operation sound may be recorded when you perform touch operation

while recording.

∫ About the screen display when recording motion pictures

: Recording mode

¥: Recording motion picture ;: Recording pause

01h30m: 00m00s: Elapsed recording time

≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute

Remaining time for motion picture recording

and “s” for second.

About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support

MP4. Images cannot be played with equipment that does not support MP4. Confirm that your equipment supports MP4 by referring to the operating instructions.

≥ There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot

be played back, even if the device supports play the recorded motion picture with this unit instead.

Recording

MP4

button to start

. In such cases,

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Recording still pictures

F2.8F2 .8 1/301/30

F2.8 1/30

1234512 34512345

When in Still Picture Recording Mode

Press the Recording button.

≥ is displayed where the focus is se t.

≥ (Red) appears on the screen.

≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded while recording the motion

picture.

≥ The screen aspect ratio changes depending on the number of

recording pi xels that is set.

≥ The focus prioritizes closer subjects. If is not displayed at the

desired position, reset the focus by getting clos er to the subject or moving the uni t, etc.

≥ Using a tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark

places because the shutter speed becomes slow.

≥ The screen will turn black for an instant when pressing the Recording

button.

∫ About the screen display when recording still pictures

: Still picture ope ration indicator

: Number of recording pixels for still

12345: Remaining number of recordable

F2.8: Iris value 1/30: Shutter speed

pictures

: Focus area

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Recording voices

01h30m59s01 h30m59s01h30m59s

PCM

When in Voice Recording Mode

1 Press the Recording button to start recording.

≥ When you begin recording, (White) changes to

(Red).

2 Press the Recording button again to pause

recording.

∫ To record still pictures while recording voices 1Touch .

≥ An image is displayed on the scr een, and y ou will be a ble to rec ord

still pictures.

2 Touch to record a still picture.

≥ To prevent battery consumption, it will turn off the screen after approx.

2 minutes of no operation during voice re cording. To display it again, touch the screen.

≥ Operation sound may be recorded when you perform touch operation

while recording.

∫ About the screen display when recording voices

: Recording mode

: Recording voice

01h30m: 01h30m59s: Elapsed recording time

≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute

Remaining time for voice recording

and “s” for second.

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Intelligent Auto Mode

The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record.

Mode Scene

Portrait When the object is a person Scenery Recording outdoors

Spotlight Under a spotlight

Night portrait Recording night portrait

Night scenery Recording night scenery

Macro Recording zooming in on a flower

Normal Other situations

*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only *2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only

≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the

desired mode.

≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight mode, the f ace will be surrounded by white

frame when detected. In the Port ra it mod e, a su bject that is big ger and close to center of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame.

≥ Up to 3 frames are indicated when a face is detected. ≥ When recording still pictures during voice record ing, the Intelligent

Auto Mode icon does not di splay on the screen. But the Inte lligent Aut o Mode will work.

≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Ni ght Scenery

Mode.

≥ Faces may not be detected depending on the recording conditions,

such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts.

etc.

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Digital zoom in/out function

The maximum digital zoom ratio is k4.

Touch and hold or .

≥ You can also zoom by dir e c t ly touching t he

zoom bar.

≥ Motion pictures: Independent o f zoom magnific ation, this unit can foc us

on a subject approx. 30cm (11.8 q) away from the lens. Still pict ures: Inde pendent o f zoom ma gnificat ion, thi s unit c an focus on a subject approx. 10 cm (3.9q) away from the lens. The larger the zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.

≥

Recording with the LED light

The LED light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place.

1 (While the recording is paused)

Touch [MENU].

2 Touch .

Each time is touched, the LED light is turned on or off.

≥

The setting will be canceled when you turn off the unit or to uch [PLAY].

≥ When the LED light is in use, the recordable time when using the

battery is shortened.

≥ The subject should be within approx. 80cm (2.6f eet) of the unit. ≥ Turn off the LED light at places where using a light is prohibited. ≥ Do not look directly at the LED light when it is on.

jThe bright light may hurt your eyes. jKeep a distance of at least 1 m (3.3 feet) when r ecording babies.

Do not use pointing the LED light at drivers etc. as it may lead to accidents .

≥

HM-TA20

≥

Setting for the LED light will be maintained even when the unit is turned off during the scr e en lo ck m o de .

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Night View mode

It is possible to record brighter than usual.

¬ Change the mode to Motion Picture Recording Mode.

1 Touch [MENU] while the recording is paused. 2 Touch .

≥ Each time is touched, the Night View mode is turned on or off. When the scene is dark, or when th e Night V iew

mode is on and the scene becomes bright, will flash automatically. Y ou can als o turn th e Night View mod e on/of f by touching .

≥ You cannot turn the Night View mode on/off while recording. ≥ When the Night View mode is on, Intelligent Auto Mode does not work.

Effect function (applying special effects)

You can record with effects such as changing the color tone or making the skin tone smooth.

1 Touch [MENU] while the recording is paused. 2 Touch . 3 Touch the desired effect icon to be set.

≥ Selected effect icon will be displayed in yellow, and th e effect will be

reflected on the scr e en .

Cancels the setting. Makes it black and white. Makes it sepia tone. Makes the skin tone smooth.

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≥

The setting will be normal when you turn off the unit or touch [PLA Y] .

For underwater recording [HM-TA20]

This unit can record motion pictures/still pictures under water to a depth 3m (10feet).

1 Press and hold the scre en lock button

until the precaution message appears.

≥ You cannot perform touch operations. ≥ While setting [MENU] or [MODE], it

cannot be set to the screen lock mode.

≥ To release the screen lock mode, press and

hold the screen lock button again.

2 Press the Recording button.

∫ To switch between Motion Picture Recording Mode

and Still Picture Recording Mode

Press the screen lock button.

≥ When you use the screen lock mode, you have th e following

limitations.

jThe effect function will be released. jThe zoom magnification will be k1.

≥ To us e the LED light, turn on the LED light set ting, and then set to

screen lock mode. (l 39)

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Recording/Playback



10m30s

A Operation icon

Playback

During playback, we recommend you use this unit horizontally. In this Owner’s Manual, instructions for playback are given primarily for using horizontally.

1 Touch [PLAY].

≥ The last recorded scene or still picture or voice will b e play ed back. ≥

If voices to be played back was recorded with still pictures, the still picture is dis pla ye d. screen display from right to left (from left to right) while touching it to playback next (previous) still picture.

≥ Playback will end and it will go into pause mode for recording

when the Recording button is pressed.

2 Hold this unit horizontally.

T ouch / on the still picture or slide the

≥ The screen display automatically switches to horizontal. ≥ To dis play the operation icon, touch the screen. It will disappear

when there is no operation for a few seconds.

3 Select the playback operation by touching the

operation icon.

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∫ Playback operation

Icon/

Playback operation

Thumbnail display

Pause

Volume adjustment

Fast forward/rewind

playback

Playback

Skip playback (to the

start of a scene/voice)

To the next (previous)

still pictures

Operating steps

(Only playing back horizontally)

Touch during pause. (l 44)

Touch during playback. Scenes/

Touch or

:Increases the volume

: Decreases the volume

Touch (fast forward playback) or (rewind playback) during play back or pause.

Touch during pause.

≥ Playing back the slide show/

continuous playback (l 46)

Touch or during playback or pause.

during playback.

Playback

data

All

Voices

All

Scenes/

Voices

All

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Icon/

Playback operation

Operating steps

Playback

data

Touch the Direct playback bar or slide it while touching.

≥ The playback pauses

Direct playback

temporarily and skips to the position touched or slid to while touching.

Scenes/

Voices

≥ Playback will start by releasing

your touching or sliding finger.

≥ It is possible to touch (Frame-by-frame playback) or

(Reverse frame-by-frame playback) when editing. (l 50, 51)

≥ To playba ck next (previous) scene, still picture or voice:

jTouch / . jSlide the screen display from right to left (from left to right) while

touching it.

∫ When selecting a scene, still picture or voice to be played

back from thumbnail display

Scene/Still pictu re Voice

NOV 15 2011 12:15 PM 100-0010

NOV 16 2011 02:30 PM 100-0011

NOV 20 2011 04:45 PM 100-0012

1 Touch . 2 Touch

scene, still picture or voice to be played back.

≥ is displayed for scene, and is displayed for still picture. ≥ To display the next (previous) page:

jTouch / . jSlide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it.

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∫ When switching the thumbnail display for scene/still pictures

29m59s29m59 s12m30s



01h30m59s01 h30m59s01h30m59s

NOV 15 2011 12:15 PM 100-0010

10100-00010001

00m00s00m00s

NOV 15 2011

100-0001

00m00s

and voice

Touch [MODE].

∫ Playback with this unit vertically

Scene/Still pictu re Voice

Touch the thumbnail display A, then the t ouched scene, still picture or voice will play back. If you touch / , the next (previous) page can be displaye d.

≥ The only time you can display the thumbnail is while paus ed. ≥ ( (l 51), (l 50)), (l 52) and (l 44) icons

will be displayed only when playing back horizontally.

∫ About the screen display during playback

00m00s: Playback time (Motion

Picture Playback Mode only)

≥ 00h00m00s is displayed during the

Voice Playbac k Mode.

100-0001: File number NOV 15 2011: Date indication

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Motion picture compatibility

00m00s00m00s00m00s

≥ This unit is based on the MPEG-4 AVC file format. ≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or

created on other products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pict ures record ed o n this un it, even if th e pr odu ct s support MP4.

Still picture compatibility

≥ This unit is compliant with the unified st andard DCF (D esign r ule for

Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) and with Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format). Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back.

Voice compatibility

≥ This unit is compliant with LPCM file standards and AAC file

standards.

≥ This unit may degrade or not play back voices recorded or created

on other product s, and o ther p roduct s may degra de or no t play back voices recorded on this unit.

Playing back the slide show/continuous playback

Recorded motion pictures/sti ll pictur es or voices can be play ed back as a slide show/continuous playback.

For motion pictures/voices

Touch and hold 1 for approx. 2 seconds.

For still pictures

Touch 1.

≥ appears.

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≥ Slide show/continuous playback will start from the scene/still pictu re or

voices that is currently being played back. It will stop once all the recorded scenes/still pictures or voices are played back.

≥ Scenes are played back normally, and still pic tures are p layed ba ck f or

approx. 2 seconds each.

To cancel playing back the slide show/conti nuous playback

Touch . ≥ The unit will switch to the normal playback screen for the scene/still

picture or voices that was being played back when the slide show/ continuous playback was canceled. (Scenes or voices will go into pause mode.)

≥ For the still pictures recorded while voice was recorded and played

back during the continuous pl ayback of the voice, it is possible to display the next (previous) still picture by sliding the screen display from right to left (from left to right) while touching it. (Still pictures will not change automaticall y by the voice that is being played back. )

Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom)

You can zoom in by touching a still picture during playback.

1 Touch , and then touch the screen display during

still picture playback.

≥ The still picture is zoomed in order of no rmal display (k1) # k2 #

k4. Touch to zoom in from normal display to k2, touch the screen display to zoom in from k2 to k4.

≥ The still picture is zoomed in on, centering on the part you

touched.

≥ You can also zoom by tou c h i ng .

2 Move to the zoomed in position by sliding th e screen

display while touching it.

Zooming out from the zoomed still picture

Touch to zoom out. (k4 # k2 # k1) ≥ Touc h [1k] to return to normal playback (k1).

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Deleting scenes, still pictures or voices

Deleted scenes, still pictures or voices cann ot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion.

≥ When a card has been inserted, scenes, still pictures and voices can

be deleted on the card.

≥ When a card has not been inserted, scenes, still pictures and voices

can be deleted on the built-in memor y.

∫ To delete the scenes, still pictures or voices being

played back with this unit horizontally

1 T ouc h while scen es, still pic t ures or v oic es to be

deleted are being played back.

2 Touch [DELETE].

∫ To delete scenes, still pictures or voices from the

thumbnail display when using ho ri zon tally, or during playback when using vertically

1 (Only playing back horizontally)

Touch during thumbnail display.

(Only playing back vertically)

Touch .

2 Touch the item.

(Only playing back horizontally)

Touch the scene, still picture or voice to be deleted.

≥ When touched, the scene, still pict ure or

[SELECT]

voice is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch the scene, still picture or voice again to cancel the operation .

≥ Up to 100 scenes, still pictures or voices

can be selected to be deleted.

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When scenes or still pictures ar e select ed, all

[ALL]

[SINGLE]

[RETURN] Deleting is canceled.

the scenes or still pictures on the SD card/ built-in mem o r y wil l be de l eted. When voices are selected, all the v oices on the SD card/bu i l t- i n m em o r y w i ll be de l eted.

(Only playing back vertically)

Delete the selected scene , still picture or voice.

3 (When [SELECT] or [ALL] are selected in step 2)

Touch [YES].

(When [SINGLE] is selected in step 2)

Touch [DELETE].

≥ Scenes, still pictures or voices prot ected on other products can not be

deleted.

≥ The scenes, still pictures or voices that cannot be played back (with

on the thumbnail) may not be deleted.

≥ In case of [AL L], th e de l e ti o n ma y take tim e if th ere ar e m any scen es/

still pictures or voices.

≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other produc ts or still pictures

conforming to DCF standard with t his unit, all the data related to the scenes/still pictures may be deleted.

≥ When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are

deleted, a still picture (other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.

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Creating still picture from motion picture

A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. (Only playing back horizontally)

1 Touch . 2 Touch . 3 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still pictur e

during playback.

≥ It is convenient to use frame-by-frame play back.

4 Touch .

≥ Quality will be different from the normal still picture.

∫ Picture size

Size of the still pictures will differ depending on the [Video Rec Mode] of the recorded scenes.

Recording mode Size of still pictures

2 M (1920k1080)

0.9 M (1280k720)

0.3 M (640k480)

0.5 M (960k540)

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To delete unwanted parts of a motion picture



00m00s00m00s03m20s

Start End



You can delete unwanted parts of scenes. (Only playing back horizontally)

1 Touch . 2 Touch . 3 Slide A or B while

touching it to determine the unwanted part C.

≥ When yo u touch A or B,

/ appears. When you touch / , you can advance or rewind frames.

≥ Touc h [EXIT] to close the edit

screen.

4 (To check the scene excluding C)

Touch .

≥ Playback operation during preview can be performed by touching

playback ba r.

≥ It will return to the previous screen when is pressed.

5 Touch [ENTER]. 6 Touch [ENTER].

≥ Touch [CANCEL] to return to the previous screen.

7 Touch the item.

[SAVEASNEW] It will store separately from the o rigin al sce ne.

[OVERWRITE] Overwrites the original scene. [DON’T SAVE] Exit without deleting.

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Setting of online sharing of motion pictures

YouTubeYouTube FacebookFacebook

YouTube Facebook

You can easily upload to YouT ube or Facebook when this unit is connected to the PC by setting up the upload destination of the motion pictures. (l 60) The PC for connection n eeds to have the HD Writer PE 2.0 installed and be connected to the Internet.

(Only playing back horizontally)

1 Touch .

≥ Proceed to step 3 during playback.

2 (When the thumbnail is displayed)

Touch the scene to be uploaded.

≥ When touched, the scene is selected and the indication

appears on the thumbnail. (Up to 20 scenes can be selected.) Touch the scene again to cancel the operation.

≥ Touc h [ENTER].

3 Touch the upload

destination.

≥ When to uched, the ic on is

selected and the indication appears. Touch the icon again to cancel the operation.

≥ Touc h [ENTER].

≥ The share setting will be automatically cancele d when the scene set for

sharing is uploaded with the HDWriter PE 2.0.

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Recording/Playback



Using the Setup menu screen

1 Touch [MENU]. 2 Touch . 3 Touch the submenu A.

≥ To display the next (previous) page:

jTouch / . jSlide the submenu display upward

(downward) while touching it.

4 Touch the desired item to

enter the setting.

≥ Touc h [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.

Menu list

[Video Rec Mode]

Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.

[MENU] # # [Video Rec Mode] # desired setting

[1920k1080 30fps]/ [1280k720 30fps]/ [640k480 30fps]*1:

Set the recording mode to MP4.

[960k540 30fps]*2:

Set the recording mode to iFrame.

*1 Recording will have higher quality in the order of , and . *2 iFrame is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie’11). It is recommended

when using a Mac.

≥ Please refer to page 25

pictures recording time.

≥ This function’s default setting is .

for details

about charging and motion

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≥ Please refer to page 90

PCM

128

AAC

PCM

256

AAC

128

AAC

128Low

AAC

128Low

AAC

PCM

for details

about approximate recordable time.

≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving

subject is recorded (particularly wh en rec ording using ), mosaictype noise may appear at playback.

[PICTURE SIZE]

The higher the number of pixe ls, the higher t he clarity of the pictur e when printing.

[MENU] # # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting

(3264k2448)/ (1920k1080) [16:9]/ (1600k1200)/

(640k480)

≥ This function’s default setting is . ≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels. ≥ Please refer to page 91

for details

about the number of recordable

pictures.

[Voice Rec Mode]

Select the recording quality.

[MENU] # # [Voice Rec Mode] # desired setting

[High Quality]:

Set the recording mode to L-PCM.

256

AAC AAC

Set the recordin g mode to AAC.

≥ Voice recording modes are , , /

in order of high to low audio quality.

≥ It is recommended that you use mode when interviewing.

[Standard 256kbps]/ [Long Time 128kbps]/

128Low

[Interview 128k LowGain]:

≥ This function’s default setting is . ≥ Please refer to page 91

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[SELF TIMER]

This is for recording scenes, still pictures or voices using th e timer.

[MENU] # # [SELF TIMER] # desired setting

[OFF]: Cancel the setting [2sec]: Records after 2 seconds [10sec]: Records after 10 seconds

≥

When the Recording button is pressed or is touched (In Voice Recording Mode only), a motion picture/still picture or voice is recorded

after the recording, the Self-timer is canceled.

≥ When another operation is performed during countdown of the self-

timer, the countdown will stop.

≥

Setting the Self-timer to Ø2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the Recording button is pressed or is touched (In Voice Recording Mode only) while using a tripod etc.

10 or Ø2 flashes for the time which has been set. After

[CLOCK SET]

Please refer to page 33.

[DATE FORMAT]

It is possible to change the date format.

[MENU] # # [DATE FORMAT] # desired setting

[Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]

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[ALERT SOUND]

You can check the start and st op of recording, or turning the unit on/off with an audio tone.

[MENU] # # [ALERT SOUND] # [ON]

[HDMI resolution]

Select the desired method of HDMI output.

[MENU] # # [HDMI resolution] # desired setting

[AUTO]/[1080i]/[576p] /[480p]

≥ When [HDMI OUTPUT] is set to [50Hz], [576p] is displayed. When

[HDMI OUTPUT] is set to [60Hz], [480p] is displayed.

≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on

information from the r ecorded scene. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or [576p]/[480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

[HDMI OUTPUT]

Output settings can be changed to match the environment in use when playing back connected to a TV.

[MENU] # # [HDMI OUTPUT] # desired setting

[50Hz]/[60Hz]

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[FORMAT MEDIA]

Please be aware that if a mediu m is format ted, then all t he data recorded on the medium will be erased and canno t be res tore d. Back up i m port ant data on a PC etc. (l 60)

[MENU] # # [FORMAT MEDIA]

≥ When the confirmation message appea rs, select [YES].

≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while for matting. Do no t

expose the unit to vibrations or shock.

≥ When formatting the built-in memory, start the formatting aft er

removing the SD card.

Use this un it to format m e d i a . Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be used on this unit.

[LANGUAGE]

You can select the languag e on the screen display and the men u screen.

[MENU] # # [LANGUAGE] # desired setting

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Recording/Playback

Watching Motion/Still Pictures on your TV

≥ Use the HDMI mini cable (optional).

1 Connect this unit to a TV.

≥ The LCD monitor on this unit will turn off and the status indicator

will flash.

A HDMI mini cable (optional)

≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15,

RP-CDHM30; optional).

2 Select the video input on the TV.

≥ Example:

Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable. (The name of the channel may dif fer depending on the connected TV.)

≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting

on the TV. (For more information, pl ease read the operating instructions for the TV.)

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3 Start playback on this unit.



 

Perform playback operations by touching the icons.

During playback/pause During thumbnail display



 

A Playback operations (l 43) B Switching the modes (l 45) C Thumbnail display (l 44) D Up/down/left/right, Enter

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With a PC

What you can do with a PC

≥ The unit comes with built-in HD Writer PE 2.0 video editing

software.

≥ See page 65 for how to install HD Writer PE 2.0 on your PC.

HD Writer PE 2.0

Y ou can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to SD cards usin g th e H D Writer PE 2.0 s o ftw ar e . Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer PE 2.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.

∫ Smart wizard

The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you c onnect this unit to a PC with HD Writer PE 2.0 installed. (l 67) ≥ Select the function you wish to use and follow

the on-screen instructions for easy copying and uploading motion pictures on the Internet.

≥ When there are scenes set to online sharing, the upload scr een will be

displayed.

Available function using HD Writer PE 2.0 Data type

Copying data to a PC Motion Playing back on a PC

Online sharing:

You can upload motion picture s on the Internet and share them with your fami ly and friends. ≥ The upload screen is automatically displayed with

the linking function of the HDWriter PE 2.0 when there are any scene s that are set f or sharin g in this unit.

Editing:

Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC

≥ Title, Transition, Delet e partially , Divide Scene ≥ Converting part of motion picture into still picture

picture and

still picture

Motion picture

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≥ Voices recorded with this unit can be played back on a PC using

QuickTime (Ver. 7 or later) or copied to a PC using Windows Exp l orer.

≥ Playing back still pictures on a PC using standard Windows picture

viewer or a commercially available picture viewer, or copying still pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer is available.

≥ Refer to page 70 if using a Mac.

Important Notice

≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following

support site.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device

cannot be written t o HD Writer PE 2.0.

≥ We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than

HD Writer PE 2.0 to read/write mot i on picture.

≥ Do not start HD Writer PE 2.0 and other so ftware at the same time.

Close any other software if you start HD Writer PE 2.0 and close HD Writer PE 2.0 if you start any other software.

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With a PC

Operating environment

≥ Even if the system requirements mentio ned i n this owner’s manua l are

fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.

≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.

jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when

devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables other than the supplie d USB extension cord.

jOperation on an upgraded OS. jOperation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.

≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1,

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows98SE, Windo ws Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.

∫ Operating environment for HD Writer PE 2.0

PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC OS Windo ws7 (32bit/64bit) Starter/HomeBas i c/

CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or higher

RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/

Home Premium/Ultimate/ Windows Vista (32bit) HomeBasi c/ Home Premium/Business/Ultimate SP1/SP2 Windows XP (32 bit) SP3

≥ Intel Cor e 2 D uo 2. 16 GHz or hig h er or

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher is recommended when a playback func tion is used.

≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is

recommended when using the editing function.

2 GB or more (64 bit) Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

Professional or

SP1

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Display High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more

Free hard disk drive space

Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Other

requirements

≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German,

French, Simplified Chinese and Russ i an.

≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise,

Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 Enterprise.

≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot env i ronment. ≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment. ≥

If using Windows XP, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using Windows Vista/Windows 7, administrative account and standard account users only can use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)

≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if t he CPU or memory

is not fulfilling the requirement s of the operating environment.

≥ Always use the most current driver for the video c ard. ≥ Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC. It

may become inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low.

recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommend ed) Windows 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay PCI Express Video memory of 256MB or more recommended

Ultra DMA — 100 or more 450 MB or more (for installing the software)

Mouse or equivalent point ing device Internet connection

™

k16 compatible recommended

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∫ Operating environment for the card reader function

(mass storage)

PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC OS Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1

CPU

RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/

Interface USB port Other requirements

≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in

the OS.

Windows Vista (32bi t) (SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)

Windows 7/

1.0 GHz or higher 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor Windows XP: Intel Pentium or Intel Celeron 400 M H z or higher

2 GB or more (64 bit) Windows Vista HomeBasic: 512 MB or more Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/ Ultimate/Enterpris e: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)

Mouse or equivalent point ing device

Windows Vista:

III 450 MHz or higher

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With a PC

Installation

When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equiv alent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.)

≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is

being installed.

≥ Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows 7.

≥ Turn on the unit.

1 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB

extension cord.

≥ Do not use any other USB extension cords except the sup plied one.

(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords.)

2 Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.

≥ The following screen is displayed automatically. Click [HD Writer PE

2.0] # [Yes].

≥ If using Windows 7 is in use, or if the following screen is not displa yed

automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [HDWriter PE] [setup(.exe)].

* Depending on the PC you are using, [C AM_APP] may be displayed.

3 Click [Next]. 4 Read the [End User License Agree ment], then place a

check beside [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next].

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5 Select where the application is to

be installed, then click [Next].

6 Select [Yes] or [No] to create

shortcut.

7 When installation is complete, some notes will appear.

Check the contents, then close the window.

8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my

computer now.], then click [Finish].

The PC must be rebooted for the application to work.

∫ Uninstalling HD Writer PE 2.0

Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.

1 Select [Start] # [Control Panel] # [Uninstall a

program].

2 Select [HD Writer PE 2.0],

then click [Uninstall].

≥ Proceed with the uninstallati on by

following the on-screen instructions.

≥ After uninstalling the softwar e, be sure

to reboot the PC.

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With a PC

Connecting to a PC





A USB extension cord (supplied)

≥ Turn on the unit.

1 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB

extension cord.

≥ Do not use any other USB extension cords except the sup plied one.

(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords.)

≥ Insert the USB extension cord securely a ll the wa y. (Insert t o line B.) It

will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way.

2 Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.

≥ The LCD monitor turns off. ≥ The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer

PE 2.0 is installed.

≥ When there are scenes set to online sharing, the upload scr een will be

displayed. This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. (l68)

≥

≥ Do not disconnect the USB terminal of this unit while the status

indicator is on. When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be a ware

≥

that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card.

≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

≥ Operation is not guaranteed for all devices equipped with a USB

terminal.

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∫ To disconnect USB terminal of this unit safely

Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Mobile Camera].

≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.

About the PC display

When the unit is connected to a PC, i t is rec ognized as an external drive.

≥

Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer].

We recommend us in g H D Writer PE 2.0 to copy or write back m ot i on pi ct ur e data. Using Windows Explorer or other programs on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded wit h this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer PE 2.0.

Example folder structure o f an SD card: 1 Up to a total of 999 files of

motion pictures, still pictures and voices can be saved in a single folder.

2 Recorded scenes. 3 JPEG format still pictures 4 Recorded voices

∫ Copying your still pictures to your PC

Card reader function (mass storage)

Still pictures recorde d with this unit can b e copied to the PC with Explo rer or other programs.

1 Double click the folder that con tains the still pictures . ([DCIM] #

[100CDP FP] etc.)

2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder (on

the PC’s HDD).

≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so may make the SD card

unusable in this unit.

≥ When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will

not be recognized by this unit.

≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.

CAM_SD/CAM_MEM

DCIM

100CDPFP

IMGA0001.MP4 IMGA0002.JPG IMGA0003.M4A IMGA0004.WAV









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With a PC

Starting HD Writer PE 2.0

≥ To us e the software, log on as an Administ rator or as user name for

standard user account (only for Windows 7/Windows Vista). The software cannot be us ed with the user name for a guest account.

(On the PC)

Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer PE 2.0] # [HD Writer PE].

≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF

operating instructions of the software.

Reading the operating instructions of the software applications

≥ You will need Ad obe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader7.0

or later to read the PDF operating ins tructions.

Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer PE 2.0] # [Operating Instructions].

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With a PC

If using Mac

≥ HD Writer PE 2.0 is not available for Mac. ≥

iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc.

∫ Operating environment

PC Mac OS MacOSX 10.6.6 CPU Intel Core Duo or better RAM 1 GB or more Interface USB port

≥ Even if the system requirements mentio ned i n this owner’s manua l are

fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

≥

∫ Copying still pictures on PC

≥ Turn on the unit.

1 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB

extension cord.

≥

Do not use any other USB extension cords except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords.)

2 Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit. 3 Double-click [CAM_SD] or [CAM_MEM] displayed on

the desktop.

≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.

4 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures

you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.

∫ To disconnect USB terminal of this unit safely

Drag [CAM_SD] or [CAM_MEM] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB terminal of this unit.

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With a PC

To use as a camera for Skype

It is possible to perform vi deo co nferen cing us in g Skype when thi s un it is connected to a PC that is c onnected to the Internet.

Skype is a software tha t allows you to perform video conferencing using an Internet connection. ≥ Skype must first be installed before use.

For downloading or details regarding Skype, refer to the Skype Website.

≥ ≥ For information on how to use Skype, refer t o the Skype help file. ≥ Depending on the PC or Internet envir onment u sed, you may not be

able to use Skype, imag e s ma y be disr upt ed , cut off, th e r esol u tio n may be low or the audio may be cut off.

≥ A higher performance CPU is recommended for high-quality video

conferencing.

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∫ Operating environment for Skype

IBM PC/AT compatible PC Mac

Software Skype 5.1 for Windows

OS Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1

CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or higher

RAM

Free hard disk drive space

Sound Speaker or headphones Interface US B port Other

requirements

≥ Even if the system requirements mentio ned i n this owner’s manua l are

fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.

≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1,

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows98SE, Windo ws Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.

≥ Operation on an upgraded OS is not guarant eed. ≥ Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.

Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)

32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor

Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit) Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more Windows Vista HomePremium/Business/ Ultimate/Enterprise: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more

100 MB free disk space

High-speed broadband Internet connection of 4 Mbps down/512 kbps up

Skype 5.0 for Mac OS X

Mac OS X

10.6.6

Intel Core 2 Duo

1.8 GHz or higher

512 MB or more

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How to connect





≥ Turn on the unit.

1 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB

extension cord.

≥ Connect the USB extension cord by inserting it securely all the

way without forcing.

A USB extension cord (supplied) ≥ Do not use any other USB extension cords except the sup plied one.

(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords.)

≥ Insert the USB extension cord securely a ll the wa y. (Insert t o line B.) It

will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way.

2 Touch [WEB CAMERA] on the screen of this unit. 3 (On a PC)

Start Skype.

≥ Check this unit is selected with the Skype settings. ≥ The image quality will automatically vary among 640k480, 320k240

and 160k120 depending on the Internet environment.

≥ When disconnecting the USB terminal of the unit from your PC, shut

down Skype before disconnecting.

≥ Operation is not guaranteed for all devices equipped with a USB

terminal.

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Others

Indications

∫ Recording indications

Motion pictures Still pictures Voices

01h30m

F2.8 1/30

12345

/// Video Rec Mode (l 53)

¥ Recording motion picture ; Recording pause (motion picture)

/////

Intelligent Auto Mode (l 38)

01h30m Remaining time for motion picture or voice

recording (l 35, 37)

00m00s Elapsed recording time for motion pictures

(l 35) 00h00m00s Elapsed recording time for voices (l 37) ≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second. 15s Countdown until recording stops (l 31, 35)

LED light (l 39)

High temper a tu r e w ar n i ng (l 31)

Remaining battery power (l 26)

(White) Recording pause (still picture) (Red) Recording still picture

(White) Recording pause (voice)

(Red) Recording voice

///

Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l54)

01h30m45s

PCM

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///VoiceRecMode (l 54)

256

AAC

128

AAC

128Low

AAC

PCM

12345

Remaining number of recordable pictures (l36)

Focus area (l 36)

Ø10/Ø2 Self-Timer Recording (l 55) F2.8 Iris value 1/30 Shutter speed

// Effect icon (l 40)

/ Night View mode (l 40)

/ Recording still pictures during voice recording

(l 37)

∫ Playback indications

Motion pictures Still pictures Voices

00m00s

100-0001 NOV 15 2011 12:34PM

Motion picture icon (l 42) Still picture icon (l 42) Voice icon (l 42) Motion picture set for online sharing

(l 52) Display during playback (l 43)

01h30m45s

100-0001 NOV 15 2011 12:34PM

Playing back the slide show/continuous playback (l 46)

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Protected motion pictures/still pictures/ voices (l 49)

00m00s Playback time for motion pictures (l 45) 00h00m00s Playback time for voices (l 45) 100-0001 File nu mber (l 45) NOV 15 2011 12:34P M Date/Time indication ( l 33)

∫ Confirmatory indications

SD card is not inserted or is incompatible.

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Others

Messages/Troubleshooting

∫ Messages

Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.

Incompatible card. Please check card.

This card is not compatible or it can not be recognized by the unit. If this message appears even though motion pictures, still pictures and voices are recorded on an SD card , the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the unit off and then on again.

∫ Troubleshooting

Problem Check points

This unit cannot be turned on.

This unit does not stay on long enough.

Battery runs down quickly.

This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on.

This unit does not operate normally.

≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it

is sufficiently charged. (l 22)

≥ In cold places, the battery life

becomes shorter.

≥ The battery has a limited life. If the

operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully c harged, the battery has worn out an d nee ds to be replaced. Con t act Panasonic ’s Service Center.

≥ Press the RESET button with the

stylus pen. (l 80) Then about 1 minute later, turn on the unit again. (Conducting the above operation while the SD card is being accessed may damage the data on the SD card.)

≥ If normal operation is still not

restored, contact consumer support. (l 101, 102)

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Problem Check points

The unit arbitrarily stops recordin g .

Scenes, still pictures or voices cannot be played back.

Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen.

Scenes, still pictures or voices cannot be deleted.

≥ Use an SD card that can be used for

motion picture recordin g. (l 27)

≥ The recordable time may have

shortened due to the det erioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD card. (l 57)

≥ Any scenes, still pictures or voices

where the thumbnails are display ed as cannot be played back.

≥ Please read the operating

instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches th e input used for the connection.

≥ Check the setting of [HDMI

resolution]. (l 56)

≥ Any scenes, still pictures or voices

where the thumbnails are display ed as cannot be deleted. If the scenes, still pictures or voices are unnecessary, format the SD card to erase the data. (l 57) Please be aware that if an SD card is format ted then all the data recorded on the SD card is erased and cannot be recovered. Back up import ant data on a PC etc.

If the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognized.

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≥ If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it

may not be recognized by this unit. Use this unit to format SD cards. (l 57)

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Problem Check points

If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognized.

Color or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image.

The LCD monitor flickers indoors.

“Error occurred. Please turn unit off, then turn on again.” is displayed.

≥ Check that the device is compatible

with the capacity or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details.

≥ Color or brightness of the image may

change, or you may see horiz ontal bars in the image when the object is recorded under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light , etc., but this is not a malfunction.

≥ The unit has automatically detected

an error. Restart the unit by turning off and on.

≥ Press the RESET button with the

stylus pen. (l 80)

≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly

displayed even if it is restarted. Contact consumer support. (l 101,

102) Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself.

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Problem Check points

HM-TA20

HM-TA2

When connected by the USB terminal, this unit is not detected by the PC.

Cannot see the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer PE 2.0.

When using Skype, the image/audio is cut off.

≥ After re-inserting the SD card into th e

unit, reconnect the USB terminal of this unit.

≥ Select another USB terminal on the

PC.

≥ Check the operating environment.

(l 62, 70, 71)

≥ Connect the USB terminal of this unit

again after restarting the PC and turning on this unit again.

≥ You will need Adobe Ac robat

Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer PE 2.0.

≥ Reconnect the USB terminal of this

unit after shutting down Skype, and connect to Skype again.

About the RESET button

Use the stylus pen, when you press the RESET button.

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Cautions for use

About this unit

The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

Do not drop or bump the unit. Do not subject to strong pressure.

≥ A strong impact can break the lens, LCD monitor or the unit’s casing,

causing it to malfunction.

≥ Do not attach any other items t o the ha nd str ap t hat’ s suppl ied wit h the

unit. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.

≥ While the unit is stored in a b ag, b e care fu l no t to drop or hit t he bag s o

that the unit may not be subjected to impact.

Keep this unit as far away as possible f rom 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 sou nd on

this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in

noise adversely affec ting the pictures and/or sound.

≥ 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 pictures and/or sound.

≥ If this unit is adversely affected by elect romagnetic equipment and

stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and press the RESET button. Then turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

≥ If you record near radio tran smi tters o r hi gh-v ol tag e lin es, th e re corde d

pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.

Make sure to use the supplied cords. If you use optional accessories, use the cord s an d the cables supplied with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables.

Do not spray insecticid es or volatile chemical s onto the unit.

≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and

the surface finish may peel off.

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≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a

HM-TA2

long time.

When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit.

≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care should be taken when

inserting and removing a card.)

Keep the unit away from sea water.

≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe of f the water with a well wrung

cloth. Then wipe the unit aga in with a dry cloth.

Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses.

≥ In certain situations, continuous use could cause the unit to overheat

and cause a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.

≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not

intended for continuous use, or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use.

Perform a formatting of the built-in memory when this unit is to be disposed/transferred. (l 57)

About status indicator during charging

When the status indica tor is flashing at a particularly fast rate, the following should be considered.

Flashing with approx. 2 second period (off for approx. 1 second, on for approx. 1 second):

≥ The battery is not charged. Press t he RESET button, and try chargi ng

again.

≥ Check that the terminals of the unit are not dirty or covered with a

foreign object, and conn ect this unit correctly once again. If a foreign object or dirt is present, turn off the unit and then remove it.

≥ The battery or environment is at an extreme ly high or low t emperat ure .

Wait until the t emperature has returned to an appropriate level and try charging again. If you are still unable t o charge , there may be a fault in this unit.

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Cleaning

When cleaning, wipe this unit with a soft, dry cloth.

≥ If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in wat er an d sque eze f irmly, and then

wipe the unit with the damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry cloth.

≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or dishwashing liqui d may alter

the unit body or peel the surf ace finish. Do not use these solvents.

≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions that came

with the cloth.

LCD monitor

≥ Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors

may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction.

≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth such as eye

glass cleaner.

≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your finger nails, or rub or press

with strong force.

≥ It may become hard to see or hard to recognize th e touch when the

LCD protection sheet is affixed.

≥ In a place with drastic temperature change s, condensation may form

on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth such as eye glass cl eaner.

≥ When th e un i t has become very cold, for exam p l e du e to storage in a

cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the unit is turned on. The no rmal brightness will be restored when the unit’ s internal temperature rises.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuri ng a total of approximately 230,000 dots. The result is more than 99.99% eff ective dots with a mere 0.01% of the dots inactive or always l i t. Howe ver, this is not a malfunc tion and doe s not affect the recorded picture.

About the Lens, the microphone and the speaker

≥ Do not press against the lens with excessive force. ≥ Do not leave the unit with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from

the sun may cause it to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the unit outside or near a window.

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≥ If the lens gets dirty with fingerprints etc., wipe the lens surface with a

soft dry cloth. (If you leave fingerprint s on or otherwis e dirty the lens, the pictures you take may look whiter than normal.)

HM-TA20

≥ A sound might be muffled or warped when there is water on the

microphone or the speaker. Wipe the residues after letting the wate r drip out from the microphone and s peaker by tipping this unit downward, and use it after letting it dry for a while.

≥ Do not poke the holes of microphone and speaker with sharp points.

(It may damage the waterproof she et inside, which may damage the waterproof performance.)

About the battery

The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humid ity an d temperat ure an d the ef fect incr eas es the more the temperature rises or falls.

If the operating time is very sho rt even after the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Contact consumer support. (l 101, 102)

About the SD card

≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of

the capacity fo r copyr ight p rotect ion and manageme nt and t he cap acit y which can be used on the unit, a PC etc.

Do not leave the SD card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electrici t y are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the SD card.

≥ The SD card may be damaged or the recorded content may be

damaged or deleted.

≥ Put the SD card in the card cas e or th e storag e bag af ter us e and when

storing or carrying the SD card.

≥ Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into th e terminals on the back of

the SD card and do not touch the termi nals with your fingers.

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When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the

file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card.

It is recommended to physically destroy the SD card or use the commercially available computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the SD card before transferring to another party or disposing. The customer is responsible for the management of the data in the SD card.

When not using the unit for a long period of time

≥ This unit should be stored in a cool place free from humidity, with as

constant temperat ure as pos sible. (Reco mmended t empe rature : 15°C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)

≥ Always remove the SD card from the unit. ≥ When storing this unit for a long period of time, we rec ommend

charging it once a year.

≥ The battery will self-discharge little by little even when this unit is not

used. The battery may get exhau sted when you d o not use it for a lo ng period of time.

≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that

you place a des ic cant (silica ge l ) in with it.

About condensation

≥ Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens st ains, fungus and unit malfunction.

≥ If condensation occurs, turn th e unit off and leave it for about 2hours.

The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the unit becomes close to the ambient temperature.

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Requests when disposing of this unit

When disposing of your used products, remove the battery built into the unit, and please cooperate in recycling of the battery. Please refer to page 87 about how to remove 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 disassemble this unit other than when disposing of this unit.

This is the rechargeable battery for this unit. Do not use other than with this unit. Do not charge the rechargeable battery when it has been removed.

≥ Do not place in fire or heat it. ≥

Do not puncture with nails, subject it to impact, disassemble or modify it.

≥ Do not touch metal to the r and s terminals. ≥ Do not store or carry together with necklaces or ha irpins, 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 or rupture.

≥

If a leak should occur, by no means touch the liquid with bare hands. If the liquid gets on the body or clothes, wash well with water. If the liquid gets into your eyes, there is a danger of blindness. Do not rub the eyes; after washing immediately with clean water, consult your physician.

Keep removed screws etc. out of the reach of small children.

If accidentally ingested there will be adverse physical effects. ≥ Should you suspect that such an object has been ingested, consult

your physician immediately.

Battery used for this unit

Name: Lithium ion (Li-ion) rechar geable battery Nominal voltage: DC 3.7 V

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How to remove the battery

HM-TA20

HM-TA2

Disassemble after the battery runs out.

This figure describes the disposal of the unit, it is not instruction for repair. If disassembled, repair is not poss ible .

≥ Using a driver (optional), disassemble in the following sequence. ≥

If it cannot be removed smoothly, contact

≥ Keep disassembled parts out of reach of children.

Panasonic’s Service Center.

1 Remove all screws shown in the figure.

HM-TA20

( : 9 screws, : 7 screws)

≥ Use a Phillips screwdriver (optional) to remove screws.

HM-TA2

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2 Open this unit as shown in the figure below, and

remove the battery with a driver.

HM-TA20

HM-TA2

Regarding the handling of used batteries

≥ Insulate the terminals with cellophane tape or similar. ≥ Do not disassemble.

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About copyright

∫ Carefully observe copyright laws

Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights.

∫ Licenses

≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

≥ Microsoft

trademarks or trademarks of Microso ft Corp oration in t he United States and/or other countri es.

≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from

Microsoft Corporation.

≥ IBM and PC/AT are regi stered trademarks of International Business

Machines Corporation of the U.S.

≥

Intel®, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

≥ AMD Athlon™ is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ≥ iMovie and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

and other countries.

≥ YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. ≥ Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc. ≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions

are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who develo ped the system or product concerne d.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a c onsumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and noncommercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licen sed to provide A VC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com

, Windows® and Windows Vista® are either registered

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



Recording modes/approximate recordable time (motion pictures)

≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated

times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.

Recording mode

Picture siz e

SD card

Built-in memory

Approx. 10 MB

A Favors image quality B Favors recording time C Use this to play back and edit using a Mac.

≥ The default setting is . ≥ Maximum continuous recordable time for one scene:

jIf [Video Rec Mode] is set to :

≥ If a recording with a lot of action is recorded, the rec ording time is

reduced.

≥ The recordable time may be reduced if recor ding of short scene is

repeated.

16 GB 2h40min 3h30min 9h50min 1h20min 64 GB 10 h

If [Video Rec Mode] is set to //:

29min59sec

Approx. 20 min (up to 4 GB recording capacity)

1920k1080 1280k720 640k480 960k540

4GB 40min 50min 2h20min 20min

13h30min

3s 4s 13s 2s

32h 5h20min

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256

AAC

128Low

AAC

PCM

Approximate number of recordable pictures

≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated

number is the approximate number of recordable pictures.

Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9 Picture siz e

SD card

Built-in memory

Approx. 10 MB

16 GB 5800 22100 97600 21200 64 GB 23500 82300 247100 82300

3264k2448 1600k1200

4GB 1400 5400 23900 5200

4167115

640k480

1920k1080

Recording modes/approximate recordable time (voices)

≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated

times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.

Recording mode /

File format L-PCM

4GB

SD card

Built-in memory

Approx. 10 MB

≥ The default setting is . ≥ Maximum continuous recordable time for one voice:

Approx. 5 h (up to 4 GB recording capacity)

≥ The recordable time may be reduced if short recording is repeated.

16 GB 64 GB

PCM

256 kbps

AAC

5h30min 32h

22 h 91 h 532 h

30 s 3 min

131h10min

128

AAC

128 kbps AAC/

128 kbps AAC

LowGain

62h20min

254h50min

1033 h

7min

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Specifications

High Definition Mobile Camera

Information for your sa fe ty

Power source:

DC 5.0 V (When using USB)/DC 3.7 V (When using battery)

Power consumption:

Recording; 2.6 W/Charging; 2.5W

Signal system:

1080/30p, 720/30p, 540/30p, 480/30p

Recording format:

MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4)

Image sensor:

1/4z MOS image sensor Total; 5330K Effective pixels;

Motion picture; 2930 K (16:9), 2190 K (4:3) Still picture; 2930 K (16:9), 5080 K (4:3)

Lens:

F2.8 Focal length; 4.1 mm 35 mm equivalent;

Motion picture; 49 mm (16:9)/59 mm (4:3) Still picture; 49 mm (16:9)/39 mm (4:3)

Minimum focus distance;

Motion pictures; Approx. 30 cm (11.8q) Still pictures; Approx. 10cm (3.9q)

Zoom:

1k Optical Zoom, 4k Digital Zoom

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Monitor:

3.0z LCD monitor (Approx. 23 0K dots)

Microphone:

Stereo

Speaker:

1 round speaker, dynamic type

White balance adjustment:

Auto tracking white balance system

Standard illumination:

1,400 lx

Minimum required illumination:

Approx. 9 lx (1/30)

HDMI mini connector video output level:

™

HDMI

1080i/576p/480p

HDMI mini connector audio output level:

Linear PCM

Headphone output:

10 mWr10 mW, 16 h (Stereo mini jack)

USB:

Card reader/writer fu nction (No copyright protectio n support) Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) , USB terminal Type A Battery charging function (charge via USB terminal with the unit turned off) WEB camera;

Compression

; Motion JPEG

Picture size; 640k480, 320k240, 160k120

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Dimensions:

HM-TA20

HM-TA2

HM-TA20

64.3 mm (W)k112.6mm (H)k17.7 mm (D) [2.53 q (W)k4.43 q (H)k0.70 q (D)] (excluding projecting parts)

59.8 mm (W)k108.9 mm (H)k16.9 mm (D) [2.35 q (W)k4.29 q (H)k0.67 q (D)] (excluding projecting parts)

Mass (Weight) in operation:

HM-TA20

Approx. 155 [with an SD card (optional)]

g (Approx. 0.342lbs.)

Approx. 144 [with an SD card (optional)]

Mass (Weight):

Approx. 153 [without an SD card (optional)]

HM-TA2

Approx. 142 [without an SD card (optional)]

Operating temperature:

0°Cto35°C (32°Fto95°F)

Operating humidity:

10%RH to 80%RH

Battery operation time:

See page 25

HM-TA20

g (Approx. 0.317 lbs.)

g (Approx. 0.337 lbs.)

g (Approx. 0.313 lbs.)

Waterproof performance:

Equivalent to IEC 60529 “IPX8”. (Usable for 60 minutes in 3 m (10 feet) water depth)

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Dustproof performanc e :

HM-TA20

Equivalent to IEC 60529 “IP5X”.

HM-TA20

Crash resistance performance:

The test method of this unit is in compliance with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”

* “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method st andard of

≥ Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F

Method 516.5-Shock”. Howe ver, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4.0 feet) to 150 cm (5.0 feet) dropping onto 3 cm thick plyboa rd . Th is dr op te st was passed. (Disregarding appearanc e change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop impact is applied.)

(0.10 feet)

There is no guarantee of not breaking or malfunctioning under all conditions.

∫ Motion pictures

Recording media:

SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 27 for detai ls on SD card s usable in this unit. Built-in memory; Approx. 10MB

Compression:

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, iFrame

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Recording mode and transfer rate:

; Approx. 12 Mbps (VBR) ; Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR) ; Approx. 3 Mbps (VBR) ; Approx. 24 Mbps (VBR)

Refer to page 90 for the reco rdable time.

Picture size:

; 1920k1080/30p ; 1280k720/30p ; 640k480/30p ; 960k540/30p

Audio compression:

AAC (2 ch)

∫ Still pictures

Recording media:

Compression:

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)

Picture size:

Picture aspect [4:3]; 3264k2448/1600k1200/640k480 Picture aspect [16:9]; 1920k1080 Refer to page 91 for the number of rec ordable pictures.

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∫ Voices

Recording media:

Compression:

AAC Specificatio ns may change without prior notice.

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Others

Optional accessories

Accessory No. Figure Description

RP-CDHM15 RP-CDHM30

HDMI mini cable

RP-SDN16GU1A RP-SDN08GU1A RP-SDN04GU1A RP-SDN02GU1A

RP-SDW64GU1K RP-SDW48GU1K RP-SDW32GU1K RP-SDW16GU1K RP-SDW08GU1K RP-SDW04GU1K

VSK0750

* AC adaptor (VSK0750) is only for charging.

NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer. Product numbers correct as of April 2011. These may be subject to change.

Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class4 2GB SD Memory Card

Class10 64GB SDXC Memory Card Class10 48GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

AC adaptor

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Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto

TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF

THE FOLLOWING:

VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER

CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368

[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]

MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE

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)

Please photocopy this form when placing an order.

3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA MasterCard

Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES

(Please do not send cash)

2. Items Ordered QuantityAccessory # Price EachDescription Total Price

6.95

Subtotal

Your State & Local Sales Tax

Shipping & Handling

Total Enclosed

1. Model #

Discover

Expiration Date

Credit Card #

Customer Signature

Rico Customers)

In CANADA, please contact your loc al Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.

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Limited Warranty (O NLY FOR U.S.A.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Mobile Camera Products

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

syad 09 raey 1Mobile Camera Rechargeable Batteries (defective exchange) 10 days Not Applicable SD Memory Cards (defective exchange) 90 days Not Applicable

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.

Carry-In or Mail-In Service

To find a service center please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help or call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).

When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Web Site at

Include

can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required under

the Limited Warranty.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

When shipping Lithium Ion batteries

please visit our

www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling

as Panasonic is committed to

providing the most up to date information. a daytime phone number where you

a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide

AND PUERTO RICO)

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Panasonic HM-TA2, HM-TA20 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Recording/Playback

Preparation

With a PC

Others

(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of this unit [HM-TA20]

Check before using underwater

Using this unit underwater

Care of this unit after using it underwater

Accessories

Parts identification and handling

Charging the battery

Charging and motion pictures recording time

Approximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures

Charging and voices recording time

Preparing the card

Cards that you can use with this unit

Inserting/removing an SD card

Turning the unit on/off

How to use the touch screen

Setting date and time

Recording

Selecting a mode

Recording motion pictures

Recording still pictures

Recording voices

Intelligent Auto Mode

Digital zoom in/out function

Recording with the LED light

Night View mode

Effect function (applying special effects)

For underwater recording [HM-TA20]

Playback

Playing back the slide show/continuous playback

Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom)

Deleting scenes, still pictures or voices

Creating still picture from motion picture

To delete unwanted parts of a motion picture

Setting of online sharing of motion pictures

Using the Setup menu screen

Menu list

Watching Motion/Still Pictures on your TV

What you can do with a PC

Operating environment

Installation

Connecting to a PC

About the PC display

Starting HD Writer PE 2.0

Reading the operating instructions of the software applications

If using Mac

To use as a camera for Skype

How to connect

Indications

Messages/Troubleshooting

Cautions for use

Requests when disposing of this unit

About copyright

Recording modes/approximate recordable time (motion pictures)

Approximate number of recordable pictures

Recording modes/approximate recordable time (voices)

Specifications

Optional accessories