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Panasonic operating instructions Model No. HM-TA1, VQT3A10, Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Mobile Camera

Model No. HM-TA1

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.						VQT3A10
						1AG6P1P6087--(S)

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Panasonic operating instructions Model No. HM-TA1, VQT3A10, Operating Instructions, High Definition Mobile Camera

Contents

VQT3A10 Model No. HM-TA1Operating Instructions High Definition Mobile Camera∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility Information for Your Safety≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Use only the recommended accessoriesInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union Note for the battery symbol bottom two symbol examples∫ About recording method and compatibility of this unit ∫ Indemnity about recorded contentCards that you can use with this unit ∫ For the purposes of these operating instructionsPreparation ContentsWith a PC Recording/Playback∫ Sales and Support Information For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland customersOptional accessories AccessoriesBattery pack AV cable6 7 8 Parts identification and handling7 Delete button l 8 Status indicator l 11, 16 11 Power button l 12 Hand strap fixture20 Card/battery door l 10 21 Battery slot l 22 Card slot l 17 18 20 21 22 2323 Battery release lever BATT l 24 Tripod receptacle 13 Audio-video output terminal A/V lInserting/removing the battery Battery supply2 Close the card/battery door Removing the battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit1 Slide the USB terminal slide lever while holding it down Charging the battery2 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB extension cord ≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned onWhile holding down the USB terminal ∫ To return the USB terminal slide lever to its original positionslide lever, slide it to its original position and close the USB terminal∫ Charging/Recording time Charging and recording timeBattery model MaximumApproximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures Battery capacity indicationNumber of recordable pictures Recording timeCards that you can use with this unit Preparing the cardPreparation Card type2 Securely close the card/battery door Status indicator AInserting/removing an SD card Check that the status indicator has gone off≥ When the status indicator is lit, do not jRemove the SD card ∫ About the power save function Press the power button to turn on the unit∫ About the high temperature warning icon Turning the unit on/off2 Select the items to be set using 1 and Setting date and timeon the cursor button, and set the desired value using T and W 1 Select the menu. l≥ The clock is not set when the unit is shipped Recording ∫ About the screen display when recording motion picturesRecording motion pictures 1 Press the motion picture button to start recordingRecording still pictures ∫ About the screen display when recording still picturesAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures 1 Press the photoshot button halfwayRecording with the LED light Digital zoom in/out functionLight button 1 Press 1 or 2 on the cursor button while the recording is paused Effect function applying special effects2 Select the effect icon by pressing 1 or NormalPlayback 2 Select the playback operation using the operation icon AMotion picture/Still picture playback 1 Press the playback buttonadjustment ∫ Playback operationT Increases the volume W Decreases the volumePress T during pause or stop ∫ To select a scene or still picture to playbackPress T 2 Select the scene or stillMotion picture compatibility Creating still picture from motion pictureStill picture compatibility ∫ Picture sizePlaying back the slide show To cancel playing back the slide showPress and hold the playback button for approx Deleting motion pictures/still pictures 2 Select the item to delete using thecursor button, then press the MENU/ SET button 3 When DELETE SELECTED is selected in step Press the button4 When DELETE SELECTED is selected in step 1 Press the MENU/SET button Using the menu screen4 Select the desired item, and set by pressing the MENU/SET button REC MODE Menu listPICTURE SIZE  TV SYSTEM TV ASPECTALERT SOUND WEB CAMERAFORMAT CLOCK SETLANGUAGE LANGUAGE # desired setting EB only1 Connect this unit to a TV Watching Motion/Still pictures on your TV2 Select the video input on the TV 3 Start playback on this unitsides of the images do not appear on the screen ∫ To watch images on a regular TV 43 or when bothSETUP # TV ASPECT # TV ASPECT setting 169HD Writer PE What you can do with a PC∫ Smart wizard ≥ See page 44 for how to install HD Writer PE 1.0 on your PC≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device Important Noticecannot be written to HD Writer PE 1.0. EB/EP only GC only∫ Operating environment for HD Writer PE Operating environmentWith a PC Free hard disk Displaydrive space Sound≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment Interface ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function mass storageOther requirements1 Select the menu Installation3 Click Next 2 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB extension cordCheck the contents, then close the window 5 Select where the application is to be installed, then click Next∫ Uninstalling HD Writer PE 1 Select Start # Control Panel # Uninstall a Program∫ To disconnect USB terminal of this unit safely Connecting to a PC1 Select the menu 2 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB extension cord∫ Copying your still pictures to your PC About the PC displayEB/EP only GC onlyReading the operating instructions of the software applications Starting HD Writer PEPage Operating environment for Skype To use as a camera for SkypeWith a PC IBM PC/AT compatible PCFree hard disk IBM PC/AT compatible PCdrive space SoundStart Skype How to connect1 Select the menu 2 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB extension cord∫ Recording indications IndicationsHigh temperature warning l Remaining battery power l00m00s 100-0001 15 ∫ Playback indicationsWhite 00m00s∫ Troubleshooting Messages/TroubleshootingMessages ProblemThis unit cannot be operated though it is turned on ProblemThis unit does not operate normally The unit arbitrarily stops recordingScenes cannot be deleted ProblemIf the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognised If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognised“ERROR ProblemWhen using Skype, the image/audio is cut off OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.” is displayedAbout this unit Cautions for useOthers Do not drop or bump the unit. Do not subject to strong pressureCleaning About status indicator during chargingAlso, keep the unit away from sea water Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business usesLCD monitor About the batteryAbout the lens Be sure to detach the battery after use About the SD cardPrepare spare batteries when going out for recording Do not throw an old battery into fireAbout condensation When not using the unit for a long period of timeWhen disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws About copyright∫ Licenses OthersOthers Recording modes/approximate recordable time1920 k1080 1280 k720 640 k480Others Approximate number of recordable picturesAspect ratio Picture sizePower source SpecificationsPower consumption Recording 2.5 W/Charging 2.5 W Signal system OthersDimensions White balance adjustmentMicrophone SpeakerOperating temperature ∫ Motion picturesBattery operation time Mass in operationPicture size ∫ Still picturesAudio compression Recording mediaIndex VQT3A10 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbHPursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany