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    Owner's Manual 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. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please
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    Panasonic! Dealer Purchased From You have purchased one Dealer Address of the most sophisticated and reliable products on Dealer Phone No SD card door of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Safety Precautions HM-TA20 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
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    HM-TA2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE 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
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    limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part installation instructions and Panasonic Model No.: HM-TA20/HM-TA2 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA
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    HM-TA20 HM-TA2 Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of unit action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning. ≥ AS WITH
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    lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. ≥ TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA ... Before handling your camera, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish. -If
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    content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that manual is designed for use with models HM-TA20 and HM-TA2 . Pictures may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in this owner's manual show model HM-TA20
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    About the Waterproof/ Recording 34 Dustproof and Anti-shock Selecting a mode 34 Performance of this unit Recording motion pictures ...... 35 [HM-TA20 10 Recording still pictures 36 Check before using Recording voices 37 underwater 12 Intelligent Auto Mode 38 Using this unit
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    HD Writer PE 2.0 ........ 69 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 69 If using Mac 70 To use as a camera for Skype 71 How to connect 73 Others Indications 74 Messages/Troubleshooting Index 103 Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido 104 VQT3N87 9
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    Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of this unit [HM-TA20] Waterproof/Dustproof Performance This unit's waterproof/dustproof new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices.) Panasonic's test method is based on the above "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock". However, the
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    as a result of being hit or dropped etc. If an impact to this unit occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic's Service Center to verify that the waterproofing is still effective. ≥ The waterproof performance may be degraded due to the strong water pressure when this unit is
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    naturally in 10 minutes to 2 hours with the door/cover open when the temperature of this unit gets close to the ambient temperature. ≥ Contact Panasonic's Service Center if the fogging does not disappear. Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged Condensation may occur and the inner
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    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             A LOCK lever B Open/close lever C Released state D Locked state E Red part VQT3N87 13
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    Using this unit underwater ≥ Use this unit underwater at a depth of up to 3 m (10 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC 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 hot spring). ≥ Do
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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
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    2 Drain water by holding this unit upside down and shaking it lightly a few times. ≥ After using this unit 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
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    with your fingers or performing detailed operations with 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. VQT3N87 17
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    Preparation Parts identification and handling HM-TA20 HM-TA2 1 1 8 7 2 7 2 6 6 3 3 5 45 4 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
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    HM-TA20 9 10 11 HM-TA2 9 10 11 12 9 Tripod receptacle ≥ 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 HM-TA2 USB Latch (l 22) VQT3N87 19
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    HM-TA20 13 14 15 16 RESET 17 18 19 20 21 HM-TA2 22 23 13 14 20 21 13 SD card door (l 29) 14 Card slot (l 29) 15 Headphone terminal a A part width ‰ 11 mm (0.43 q) or smaller. 16 Reset button [RESET] (l 80) 17 HDMI mini connector (l 58) 18 HM-TA20 HDMI/Headphone cover 20 VQT3N87 15 16 RESET 17 
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    Latch (l 22) 20 USB terminal [ ] (l 22, 65, 67, 73) 21 USB terminal cover (l 22) 22 HM-TA2 HDMI cover 23 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/
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    AC adaptor (optional). (l 23, 98) 1 Take out the USB terminal. ≥ Be careful as the USB terminal will jump out. HM-TA20       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
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    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 interval of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has begun. ≥ During charging, the
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    and carefully. HM-TA20         1 Press the USB Latch C. 2 While pressing on the USB Latch C, press the USB terminal with your finger. ≥ Release your finger needs to be replaced. Contact consumer support. (l 101, 102) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed for all devices equipped with a USB
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    230 pictures Recording time Approx. 115 min By CIPA standard Playback time Approx. 210 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard ≥ CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association. ≥ Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB) VQT3N87 25
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    Charging and voices recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH Charging time 4 h 20 min Recording mode PCM AAC 256 AAC 128 / AAC 128Low Maximum continuous recordable time* 4 h 30 min 4 h 30 min 4 h 30 min * Maximum continuous recordable time for one
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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 built-in memory and played back. ( appears.) ≥ When a card has been inserted: Scenes, still pictures and voices can
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    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
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    removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out. ≥ HM-TA20 Open the SD card door after releasing the lock with the LOCK lever for the SD card door. 2 Securely close
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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 the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card. ≥ When the status indicator is lit, do not: j Remove
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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 button until the LCD monitor goes off. ∫ About the screen display Please refer to page 74 for details of the icons displayed on the screen.
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    . It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the center of the icon. ≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you are touching
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    Preparation Setting date and time 1 Select the menu. (l 53) [MENU] # # [CLOCK SET] 2 Touch 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
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    stabilizer* will function during the recording. * 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
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    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
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    Recording still pictures When in Still Picture Recording Mode Press the Recording button. ≥ is displayed where the focus is set. ≥ (Red) appears on the screen. ≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded while recording the motion picture. ≥ The screen aspect ratio changes depending on the number
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    Recording voices 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 1 Touch . ≥ An image is displayed on
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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 Portrait Scenery Scene When the object is a person Recording outdoors *1 Spotlight Under a spotlight *2 Night portrait Recording night portrait *2
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    zoom in/out function The maximum digital zoom ratio is k4. Touch and hold T or W . ≥ You can also 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 screen lock mode.
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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 the Night View mode is on
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    turn off the unit or touch [PLAY]. For underwater recording [HM-TA20] This unit can record motion pictures/still pictures under water the screen lock mode, you have the following limitations. j The effect function will be released. j The zoom magnification will be k1. ≥ To use the LED light, turn
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    Recording/Playback 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 be played back. ≥ If voices
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    ∫ Playback operation Icon/ Playback operation Operating steps Playback data (Only playing back horizontally) Thumbnail display Touch during pause. All (l 44) Pause Touch during playback. Scenes/ Voices Touch or during playback. / Volume adjustment : Increases the volume All :
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    slide it while touching. ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips to the position touched or slid to while touching. ≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger. Scenes/ Voices ≥ It is possible to touch (Frame-by-frame playback) or (Reverse frame-by-frame playback) when
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    ∫ When switching the thumbnail display for scene/still pictures and voice Touch [MODE]. ∫ Playback with this unit vertically Scene/Still picture Voice 21 92 m 53 90 s 01h30m59s NOV 15 2011   12:15 PM 100-0010 Touch the thumbnail display A, then the touched scene, still picture or
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    or not play back motion pictures recorded on this unit, even if the products support MP4. Still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association
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    ≥ Slide show/continuous playback will start from the scene/still picture 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 pictures are played back for approx. 2 seconds each
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    Deleting scenes, still pictures or voices Deleted scenes, still pictures or voices cannot 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
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    [ALL] [SINGLE] [RETURN] When scenes or still pictures are selected, all the scenes or still pictures on the SD card/ built-in memory will be deleted. When voices are selected, all the voices on the SD card/built-in memory will be deleted. (Only playing back vertically) Delete the selected scene,
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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 picture during playback. ≥ It is convenient to use frame-by-frame
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    To delete unwanted parts of a motion picture 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 you touch A or B, / appears. When you touch / , you can advance or rewind frames. ≥
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    is connected to the PC by setting up the upload destination of the motion pictures. (l 60) The PC for connection needs 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
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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: j Touch / . j Slide the submenu display upward (downward) while touching it.  4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the
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    ≥ Please refer to page 90 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 when recording using ), mosaictype noise may appear at playback. [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the
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    [SELF TIMER] This is for recording scenes, still pictures or voices using the 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
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    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
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    [FORMAT MEDIA] Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC etc. (l 60) [MENU] # # [FORMAT MEDIA] ≥ When the confirmation message appears, select [YES]. ≥ Do not turn this unit off
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    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: the TV. (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) 58 VQT3N87
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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   VQT3N87 59
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    PE 2.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to SD cards using the HD Writer PE 2.0 software. 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
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    an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ Motion HD Writer PE 2.0 to read/write motion picture. ≥ Do not start HD Writer PE 2.0 and other software at the same time. Close any other software if you start HD Writer PE 2.0 and close HD
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    environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ Operation is not 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000. ∫ Operating environment for HD Writer PE 2.0 PC OS CPU RAM IBM PC/AT compatible PC Windows 7 (32
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    USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Mouse or equivalent pointing device Internet connection ≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Simplified Chinese and Russian. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP Media Center Edition
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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 Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) CPU Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.0 GHz or higher 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor Windows XP:
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    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 displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or
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    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 uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions. ≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the PC. 66 VQT3N87
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    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 When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ Operation is not
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    on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Mobile Camera]. ≥ Depending on your PC's settings, this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer PE 2.0. Example folder structure of an SD SD card unusable in this unit. ≥ When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it
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    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 Adobe
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    Mac. ≥ iMovie'11 supported. For details about iMovie'11, please contact Apple Inc. ∫ Operating environment PC Mac OS Mac OS X 10.6.6 CPU Intel Core Duo or better RAM 1 GB or more Interface USB port ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs
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    With a PC To use as a camera for Skype It is possible to perform video conferencing using Skype when this unit is connected to a PC that is connected to the Internet. Skype
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    Other High-speed broadband Internet connection of 4 Mbps requirements down/512 kbps up ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE
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    USB extension cord securely all the way. (Insert to 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
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    Others Indications ∫ Recording indications Motion pictures Still pictures 01h30m 12345 Voices 01h30m45s PCM F2.8 1/30 /// Video Rec Mode (l 53) ¥ Recording motion picture ; Recording pause (motion picture) / / / / / Intelligent Auto Mode (l 38) // 01h30m Remaining time for motion
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    PCM / AAC 256 / AAC 128 / AAC 128Low 12345 Ø10/Ø2 F2.8 1/30 // / / Voice Rec Mode (l 54) Remaining number of recordable pictures (l 36) Focus area (l 36) Self-Timer Recording (l 55) Iris value Shutter speed Effect icon (l 40) Night View mode (l 40) Recording still pictures during voice recording (l
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    00m00s 00h00m00s 100-0001 NOV 15 2011 12:34PM Protected motion pictures/still pictures/ voices (l 49) Playback time for motion pictures (l 45) Playback time for voices (l 45) File number (l 45) Date/Time indication (l 33) ∫ Confirmatory indications SD card is not inserted or is incompatible. 76
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    card, then turn the unit off and then on again. ∫ Troubleshooting Problem Check points This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does has worn out and needs to be replaced. Contact Panasonic's Service Center. This unit cannot be operated though it is turned support. (l 101, 102) VQT3N87 77
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    Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Scenes, still pictures or still pictures or voices where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection. ≥ Check the
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    Problem If the 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, if it is restarted. Contact consumer support. (l 101, 102) Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself. VQT3N87 79
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    Problem turning on this unit again. Cannot see the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer PE 2.0. ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer PE 2.0. When using Skype, the image/audio is cut off
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    or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound 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 affecting the pictures and/or sound. ≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by
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    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.) HM-TA2 Keep the unit away from sea water. ≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe
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    or dishwashing liquid may alter the unit body or peel the surface 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
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    otherwise 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 the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Contact consumer support. (l 101, 102) About the SD card ≥ The memory capacity indicated
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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
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    Others 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
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    in the following sequence. ≥ If it cannot be removed smoothly, contact Panasonic's Service Center. ≥ Keep disassembled parts out of reach of children. 1 Remove all screws shown in the figure. ( HM-TA20 : 9 screws, HM-TA2 : 7 screws) ≥ Use a Phillips screwdriver (optional) to remove screws
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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. 88 VQT3N87
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    . ≥ 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 developed the system or product concerned. This product is licensed
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    Others 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.   C Recording mode Picture size 1920k1080 1280k720 640k480 960k540 4 GB 40 min 50
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    Others 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 size 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB Built-in memory Approx. 10 MB 3264k2448 1600k1200 1400
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    Others Specifications High Definition Mobile Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using USB)/DC 3.7 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; 2.6 ; Approx. 30 cm (11.8 q) Still pictures; Approx. 10 cm (3.9 q) Zoom: 1k Optical Zoom, 4k Digital Zoom 92 VQT3N87
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    HDMI mini connector audio output level: Linear PCM Headphone output: 10 mWr10 mW, 16 h (Stereo mini jack) USB: Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type A Battery charging function (charge via USB terminal with the unit turned off) WEB
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    .) [without an SD card (optional)] Operating temperature: 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 25 HM-TA20 Waterproof performance: Equivalent to IEC 60529 "IPX8". (Usable for 60 minutes in 3 m (10 feet) water depth) 94 VQT3N87
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    performance: Equivalent to IEC 60529 "IP5X". HM-TA20 Crash resistance performance: The test method of this , a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices.) ≥ Panasonic's test method is based on the above "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock". However, the drop height
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    ) Refer to page 27 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory; Approx. 10 MB 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
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    ∫ Voices 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 details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory; Approx. 10 MB Compression: AAC Specifications may change
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    Others Optional accessories Accessory No. RP-CDHM15 RP-CDHM30 Figure Description HDMI mini cable RP-SDN16GU1A RP-SDN08GU1A RP-SDN04GU1A RP-SDN02GU1A RP-SDW64GU1K RP-SDW48GU1K RP-SDW32GU1K RP-SDW16GU1K RP-SDW08GU1K RP-SDW04GU1K VSK0750* Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory
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    Price Each Quantity Total Price Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE
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    purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor. Product or Part Name Mobile Camera Rechargeable Batteries 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
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    Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: [email protected] You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only
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    price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic HM-TA20/HM- for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data 238-2360 Mobile Camera Email link: [email protected] For defective
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    Delete 48 voice recording 37 Delete unwanted parts 51 Reset button 80 Digital zoom 39 ∫ S ∫E Screen lock button 41 Effect function 40 SDHC Memory Card 27 Formatting 57 SDXC Memory Card 27 ∫H Self timer 55 HD Writer PE 2.0 60 HDMI output 56 HDMI resolution 56 ∫I Setup menu 53
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    Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido ∫ Carga de la batería se cargará si la unidad está encendida. 1) Sacar el terminal USB ≥ Tenga cuidado ya que el terminal USB saltará. HM-TA20       1 Deslice la palanca LOCK para la tapa del terminal USB A a fin de liberar el
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    indicador de estado se apaga. ∫ Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD   HM-TA2 Indicador de estado A ≥ Cuando la unidad accede a la tarjeta SD ≥ Presione el centro de la tarjeta SD y luego retírela completamente. ≥ HM-TA20 Abra la puerta de la tarjeta SD luego de liberar el bloqueo con la palanca
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    ∫ Cómo usar la pantalla táctil Puede actuar directamente tocando el monitor LCD (pantalla táctil) con el dedo. Es más sencillo utilizar el lápiz electrónico (suministrado) para operaciones detalladas o bien si es difícil de actuar con los dedos. Toque Deslice mientras toca Toque y suelte la
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    ∫ Grabación de voces Pulse el botón de grabación para comenzar a grabar. ≥ Cuando comienza a grabar, (Blanco) cambia a (Rojo). ∫ Reproducción 1) Toque [PLAY]. ≥ La última escena o fotografía grabada 21 90 m 53 90 s se reproducirá. ≥ Si las voces a reproducir se grabaron  con fotografías,
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    Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Printed in Indonesia VQT3N87 F0411KK0 1AG6P1P6253--(S)
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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.
Owner’s Manual
High Definition Mobile Camera
Model No.
HM-TA20
HM-TA2
VQT3N87
1AG6P1P6253--(S)
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
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