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Panasonic HM-TA1 Charging the battery, Slide the USB terminal slide lever while holding it down

Models: HM-TA1

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CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit.

Important:

≥The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.

1Slide the USB terminal slide lever while holding it down.

A Slide the USB terminal slide lever until it “clicks” and locks.

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≥This pushes the USB terminal cover open deploying the USB terminal.

2Connect 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.

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AUSB extension cord (supplied)

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Panasonic HM-TA1 operating instructions Charging the battery, Slide the USB terminal slide lever while holding it down

Contents

High Definition Mobile Camera Model No. HM-TA1VQT3A10 Operating InstructionsUse only the recommended accessories Information for Your Safety∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility ≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIESInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union Note for the battery symbol bottom two symbol examples∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions ∫ Indemnity about recorded content∫ About recording method and compatibility of this unit Cards that you can use with this unitRecording/Playback ContentsPreparation With a PC∫ Sales and Support Information For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland customersAV cable AccessoriesOptional accessories Battery pack11 Power button l 12 Hand strap fixture Parts identification and handling6 7 8 7 Delete button l 8 Status indicator l 11, 1613 Audio-video output terminal A/V l 17 18 20 21 22 2320 Card/battery door l 10 21 Battery slot l 22 Card slot l 23 Battery release lever BATT l 24 Tripod receptacle∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit Battery supplyInserting/removing the battery 2 Close the card/battery door Removing the battery≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on Charging the battery1 Slide the USB terminal slide lever while holding it down 2 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB extension cordposition and close the USB terminal ∫ To return the USB terminal slide lever to its original positionWhile holding down the USB terminal slide lever, slide it to its originalMaximum Charging and recording time∫ Charging/Recording time Battery modelRecording time Battery capacity indicationApproximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures Number of recordable picturesCard type Preparing the cardCards that you can use with this unit PreparationCheck that the status indicator has gone off Status indicator A2 Securely close the card/battery door Inserting/removing an SD card≥ When the status indicator is lit, do not jRemove the SD card Turning the unit on/off Press the power button to turn on the unit∫ About the power save function ∫ About the high temperature warning icon1 Select the menu. l Setting date and time2 Select the items to be set using 1 and on the cursor button, and set the desired value using T and W≥ The clock is not set when the unit is shipped 1 Press the motion picture button to start recording ∫ About the screen display when recording motion picturesRecording Recording motion pictures1 Press the photoshot button halfway ∫ About the screen display when recording still picturesRecording still pictures About the compatibility of the recorded motion picturesLight button Digital zoom in/out functionRecording with the LED light Normal Effect function applying special effects1 Press 1 or 2 on the cursor button while the recording is paused 2 Select the effect icon by pressing 1 or1 Press the playback button 2 Select the playback operation using the operation icon APlayback Motion picture/Still picture playbackW Decreases the volume ∫ Playback operationadjustment T Increases the volume2 Select the scene or still ∫ To select a scene or still picture to playbackPress T during pause or stop Press T∫ Picture size Creating still picture from motion pictureMotion picture compatibility Still picture compatibilityPress and hold the playback button for approx To cancel playing back the slide showPlaying back the slide show cursor button, then press the MENU/ SET button 2 Select the item to delete using theDeleting motion pictures/still pictures 4 When DELETE SELECTED is selected in step Press the button3 When DELETE SELECTED is selected in step 4 Select the desired item, and set by pressing the MENU/SET button Using the menu screen1 Press the MENU/SET button   Menu listREC MODE PICTURE SIZEWEB CAMERA TV ASPECTTV SYSTEM ALERT SOUNDLANGUAGE # desired setting EB only CLOCK SETFORMAT LANGUAGE3 Start playback on this unit Watching Motion/Still pictures on your TV1 Connect this unit to a TV 2 Select the video input on the TVTV ASPECT setting 169 ∫ To watch images on a regular TV 43 or when bothsides of the images do not appear on the screen SETUP # TV ASPECT #≥ See page 44 for how to install HD Writer PE 1.0 on your PC What you can do with a PCHD Writer PE ∫ Smart wizardGC only Important Notice≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to HD Writer PE 1.0. EB/EP onlyWith a PC Operating environment∫ Operating environment for HD Writer PE Sound DisplayFree hard disk drive space≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment requirements ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function mass storageInterface Other2 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB extension cord Installation1 Select the menu 3 Click Next1 Select Start # Control Panel # Uninstall a Program 5 Select where the application is to be installed, then click NextCheck the contents, then close the window ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer PE2 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB extension cord Connecting to a PC∫ To disconnect USB terminal of this unit safely 1 Select the menuGC only About the PC display∫ Copying your still pictures to your PC EB/EP onlyReading the operating instructions of the software applications Starting HD Writer PEPage IBM PC/AT compatible PC To use as a camera for SkypeOperating environment for Skype With a PCSound IBM PC/AT compatible PCFree hard disk drive space2 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB extension cord How to connectStart Skype 1 Select the menuRemaining battery power l Indications∫ Recording indications High temperature warning l00m00s ∫ Playback indications00m00s 100-0001 15 WhiteProblem Messages/Troubleshooting∫ Troubleshooting MessagesThe unit arbitrarily stops recording ProblemThis unit cannot be operated though it is turned on This unit does not operate normallyIf the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognised ProblemScenes cannot be deleted If the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognisedOCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.” is displayed Problem“ERROR When using Skype, the image/audio is cut offDo not drop or bump the unit. Do not subject to strong pressure Cautions for useAbout this unit OthersDo not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses About status indicator during chargingCleaning Also, keep the unit away from sea waterAbout the lens About the batteryLCD monitor Do not throw an old battery into fire About the SD cardBe sure to detach the battery after use Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingWhen disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that When not using the unit for a long period of timeAbout condensation Others About copyright∫ Carefully observe copyright laws ∫ Licenses640 k480 Recording modes/approximate recordable timeOthers 1920 k1080 1280 k720Picture size Approximate number of recordable picturesOthers Aspect ratioOthers SpecificationsPower source Power consumption Recording 2.5 W/Charging 2.5 W Signal systemSpeaker White balance adjustmentDimensions MicrophoneMass in operation ∫ Motion picturesOperating temperature Battery operation timeRecording media ∫ Still picturesPicture size Audio compressionIndex Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbHVQT3A10 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article