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Panasonic HM-TA1 IBM PC/AT compatible PC, Free hard disk, drive space, Sound, Interface, Other

Models: HM-TA1

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	PC
	IBM PC/AT compatible PC
	IBM PC/AT compatible PC	Mac
CPU	Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or higher	Intel Core Duo
		Intel Core 2
		Duo

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

Free hard disk	100 MB free disk space
drive space

Sound	Speaker or headphones

Interface	USB port

Other	High-speed broadband internet connection
requirements

≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.

≥This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1,

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.

≥Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.

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

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Panasonic HM-TA1 IBM PC/AT compatible PC, Free hard disk, drive space, Sound, Interface, Other, requirements

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 picturesDigital zoom in/out function Recording with the LED lightLight button 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 compatibilityTo cancel playing back the slide show Playing back the slide showPress and hold the playback button for approx 2 Select the item to delete using the Deleting motion pictures/still picturescursor button, then press the MENU/ SET button Press the button 3 When DELETE SELECTED is selected in step4 When DELETE SELECTED is selected in step Using the menu screen 1 Press the MENU/SET button4 Select the desired item, and set by pressing 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 onlyOperating environment ∫ Operating environment for HD Writer PEWith a PC 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 battery LCD monitorAbout the lens 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 not using the unit for a long period of time About condensationWhen disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that 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