Panasonic HM TA1 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
High Definition Mobile Camera  
Model No.  
HM-TA1  
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 call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,  
VQT2Z95-1  
PP  
1AG6P1P6073-A(S)  
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 interference 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 connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
FCC Caution:  
To assure continued compliance, follow the  
attached installation instructions and use only  
shielded interface cables with ferrite core when  
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.  
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate  
this equipment.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
Panasonic  
HM-TA1  
Responsible party:  
Panasonic Corporation of North America  
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company  
1-800-211-PANA (7262)  
Support Contact:  
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 must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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HM-TA1  
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)  
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.  
Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified  
unit.  
Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the  
terminals.  
Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.  
Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.  
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes,  
wash it off thoroughly with water.  
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub  
the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.  
Warning  
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above  
60 oC (140 oF) or incinerate.  
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of unit.  
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:  
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable  
powers the product you have purchased.  
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information  
on how to recycle this battery.  
<For USA-California only>  
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains  
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.  
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Precautions  
USE & LOCATION  
WARNING  
TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera and power supply should  
not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or  
operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for  
outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to  
water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or  
even a cup of coffee. This 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 ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED  
BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE  
THE SD CARD.  
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 unnecessary 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 ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with  
your hand. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper  
when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.  
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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 you see this symbol-  
Information on Disposal in other Countries 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.  
Indemnity about recorded content  
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 does not guarantee any content if recording or editing  
does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where  
any type of repair is made to the unit.  
About recording method and compatibility of this unit  
This unit can record detailed high definition images based on the MP4  
format (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec).  
Since the recording method is different 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 16 for more details on SD cards.  
For the purposes of these operating instructions  
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are  
referred to as the “SD card”.  
Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00  
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Contents  
Accessories.................................8  
With a PC  
What you can do with a PC..... 38  
Operating environment ........... 40  
Installation................................ 44  
Connecting to a PC.................. 46  
About the PC display .............. 47  
Starting HD Writer PE 1.0........ 48  
Reading the operating  
Preparation  
Parts identification and  
handling...................................... 9  
Battery supply.......................... 11  
Inserting/removing the  
battery ..................................... 12  
Charging the battery................ 13  
Charging and recording time... 14  
Approximate operating time  
instructions of the software  
applications............................. 48  
If using Mac.............................. 49  
To use as a camera for  
Skype ........................................ 50  
How to connect ....................... 52  
and number of recordable  
still pictures ............................. 15  
Preparing the card ................... 16  
Cards that you can use with  
this unit.................................... 16  
Inserting/removing an SD  
card ......................................... 18  
Others  
Indications................................ 53  
Messages/Troubleshooting .....55  
Cautions for use .......................59  
About copyright........................64  
Recording modes/  
Recording/Playback  
Turning the unit on/off............. 20  
Setting date and time .............. 21  
Recording ................................. 22  
Recording motion pictures ...... 22  
Recording still pictures............ 23  
Digital zoom in/out function..... 24  
Recording with the LED light... 24  
Effect function (applying  
approximate recordable  
time ............................................65  
Approximate number of  
recordable pictures .................66  
Specifications ...........................67  
Optional accessories................71  
Accessory Order Form  
special effects) ........................ 25  
Playback ................................... 26  
Motion picture/Still picture  
playback.................................. 26  
Creating still picture from  
motion picture.......................... 29  
Playing back the slide show.... 29  
Deleting motion pictures/  
still pictures ............................. 30  
Using the menu screen ........... 32  
Menu list.................................. 33  
Watching Motion/  
(For USA and Puerto Rico  
Customers) ............................. 72  
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR  
U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .....73  
Warranty (For Canadian  
Customers)................................75  
Index ..........................................76  
Spanish Quick Use Guide/  
Guía española para el uso  
rápido.........................................77  
Still Pictures on your TV ......... 36  
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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 July 2010. These may be subject to  
change.  
Battery pack  
AV cable  
VW-VBJ10  
VFA0530  
Hand strap  
USB extension cord  
VFC4627  
K2KYYYY00064  
The unit comes with built-in HD Writer PE 1.0 video editing  
software.  
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Preparation  
Parts identification and handling  
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8 910 1112  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Motion picture button (l 22)  
Playback button [ ] (l 26)  
Light button [LIGHT] (l 24)  
Cursor button [T, W, 2, 1]  
USB terminal slide lever (l 13)  
MENU/SET button [MENU/SET] (l 32)  
Delete button [  
Status indicator (l 13, 18, 36)  
Photoshot button [ ] (l 23)  
] (l 30)  
10 LCD monitor  
Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some  
tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is  
not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.  
11 Power button [  
] (l 20)  
12 Hand strap fixture  
Do not cover the microphones.  
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13  
A/V  
14 15 16  
13 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 36)  
Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).  
14 Speaker  
15 USB terminal [ ] (l 13, 44, 46, 52)  
16 USB terminal cover (l 13)  
17 18 19  
20  
21 22 23 24  
17 LED light (l 24)  
18 Lens  
19 Internal microphones  
20 Card/battery door (l 12, 18)  
21 Battery slot (l 12)  
22 Card slot (l 18)  
23 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 12)  
24 Tripod receptacle  
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Preparation  
Battery supply  
About batteries that you can use with this unit  
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBJ10.  
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very  
similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in  
some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately  
protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of  
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these  
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that  
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of  
use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are  
used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack  
is used.  
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Inserting/removing the battery  
1 Open the card/battery door and insert the battery in  
the direction shown in the figure.  
Push the center of the battery in the direction of the # until it  
“clicks” and locks.  
2 Close the card/battery door.  
Removing the battery  
Move the battery release lever in the  
direction indicated by the arrow and  
remove the battery when unlocked.  
Turn off the unit and make sure the LCD  
monitor is turned off. Then remove the  
battery while supporting the unit to prevent  
it from dropping.  
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.  
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Charging the battery  
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge  
the battery fully before using this unit for the first time.  
Important:  
The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.  
1
Slide the USB terminal slide lever while holding it down.  
A
Slide the USB  
terminal slide lever  
until it “clicks” and  
locks.  
This pushes the USB terminal cover open deploying the USB terminal.  
2 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 supplied one.  
(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords.)  
Insert the USB extension cord securely all the way.  
(The insertion of the plug to the USB terminal of this  
unit leaves a gap B.) It will not operate properly if it  
is not inserted all the way.  
During charging, the status indicator flashes. When  
charging is finished, the status indicator turns off.  
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To return the USB terminal slide lever to its original position  
While holding down the USB terminal  
slide lever, slide it to its original  
position and close the USB terminal  
cover.  
Please refer to page 60 if the status indicator flashes quickly.  
During the charging,the unit can not be turned on with the power  
button. In order to turn on the unit, disconnect it from the PC.  
We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 8, 71).  
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.  
Do not heat or expose to flame.  
Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct  
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.  
Charging and recording time  
Charging/Recording time  
Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH  
Battery model  
Maximum  
number  
[Voltage/  
Actual  
recordable  
time  
Charging Recording continuous  
time  
mode  
recordable  
Capacity  
(minimum)]  
*
time  
Supplied battery/  
VW-VBJ10  
(optional)  
[3.6 V/940 mAh]  
1 h 20 min  
1 h 35 min  
1 h 50 min  
45 min  
50 min  
1 h  
4 h 10 min  
/
* Maximum continuous recordable time for one scene:  
jIf [REC MODE] is set to  
29 min 59 sec  
/
/
:
jIf [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.  
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The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when  
repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, adjusting  
the zoom etc.  
The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.  
Approximate operating time and number of  
recordable still pictures  
Approx.  
230 pictures  
Number of recordable  
pictures  
By CIPA standard  
Recording time  
Playback time  
Approx. 115 min  
Approx. 180 min  
Recording conditions by CIPA standard  
CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association.  
Using the supplied battery  
Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB)  
Battery capacity indication  
The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.  
#
#
#
#
If the battery discharges, then  
will become red.  
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Preparation  
Preparing the card  
This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory  
Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using  
an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card with other equipment,  
check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards.  
Cards that you can use with this unit  
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed  
Class Rating* for motion picture recording.  
Motion picture  
recording  
Still picture  
recording  
Card type  
Capacity  
Cannot be guaranteed  
8 MB/ in operation.  
16 MB/ The recording may  
32 MB/ suddenly stop during  
64 MB/ motion picture  
128 MB/ recording depending  
256 MB on the SD card you  
use. (l 56)  
SD  
Memory  
Card  
512 MB/  
1 GB/2 GB  
Can be used.  
4 GB/6 GB/  
8 GB/12 GB/  
16 GB/24 GB/  
32 GB  
SDHC  
Memory  
Card  
Can be used.  
SDXC  
Memory  
Card  
48 GB/64 GB  
* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive  
writes.  
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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.  
32  
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to  
prevent swallowing.  
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Inserting/removing an SD card  
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used  
on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card.  
(l 35) 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.  
Status indicator A  
When this unit is  
accessing the SD card,  
the status indicator  
lights up.  
1 Open the card/battery 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.  
2 Securely close the card/battery door.  
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:  
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 lamp is on may result in damage to  
data/SD card or this unit.  
Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water, dirt or dust.  
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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 protect SD cards, return them to their cases when you are not using  
them.  
About disposing of or giving away the SD card. (l 63)  
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Recording/Playback  
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 53 for details of the icons displayed on the screen.  
About the power save function  
To prevent battery consumption, it will turn off the  
screen and go into idle mode after approx.  
2 minutes of no operation. (The 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 one of the buttons.  
About the high temperature warning icon  
When the high temperature warning icon  
temperature of the unit is high.  
is displayed, the  
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 before using again.  
A countdown until the recording is stopped will start from approx.  
15 seconds during motion picture recording, and the recording will 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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Setting date and time  
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set  
the date and time will appear.  
Press the MENU/SET button and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the  
date and time.  
1 Select the menu. (l 32)  
: [CLOCK SET] # desired setting  
[DATE]:  
[TIME]:  
Setting of the year/month/day  
Setting of the hour/minute  
2 Select the items to be set using 1 and 2  
on the cursor button, and set the desired  
value using T and W.  
The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.  
The 12-hour system is used to display the time.  
3 Press the MENU/SET button.  
The clock function starts at [00] seconds.  
Press 2 to complete the setting.  
The clock is not set when the unit is shipped.  
The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery.  
If the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged, the message “Set  
date and time” appears. To recharge the built-in lithium battery,  
connect USB terminal of this unit to a booted PC or attach the battery  
to this unit. Leave the unit as it 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, 2010 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  
*
balancing, and electronic stabilizer will function during the recording.  
* The electronic stabilizer will not function when recording still pictures  
or using digital zoom.  
Recording motion pictures  
1
2
Press the Motion picture button to start recording.  
When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.  
Press the Motion picture button again to pause recording.  
The images recorded between pressing the Motion picture button to start  
recording and pressing it again to pause recording become 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.  
j
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 65)  
Please refer to page 65 for details on continuous recordable time for a single scene.  
Maximum number of recordable scenes on a single SD card is 8999100.  
About the screen display when recording motion pictures  
:
Recording mode  
¥:  
;:  
Recording motion picture  
Recording pause  
00m00s  
01h30m: Remaining time for motion picture  
recording  
00m00s: Elapsed recording time  
“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute  
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 MP4. In such cases,  
play the recorded motion picture with this unit instead.  
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Recording still pictures  
1 Press the photoshot button halfway.  
(White) appears on the screen.  
Aspect ratio is switched in accordance with the setting  
in [PICTURE SIZE], and the focus is set.  
is displayed where the focus is set.  
2 Press the photoshot button fully.  
(Red) appears on the screen.  
Still pictures cannot be recorded while recording the motion  
picture.  
The focus prioritizes closer subjects. If  
is not displayed at the  
desired position, reset the focus by getting closer to the subject or  
moving the unit, 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 photoshot  
button halfway/fully.  
About the screen display when recording still pictures  
:
:
Still picture operation indicator  
Number of recording pixels for still  
pictures  
123456  
123456: Remaining number of recordable  
F2.8  
1/30  
pictures  
Focus area  
Iris value  
:
F2.8:  
1/30:  
Shutter speed  
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Digital zoom in/out function  
The maximum digital zoom ratio is 4k.  
T:  
Close-up recording (zoom in)  
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)  
W:  
Independent of zoom magnification, this unit can focus on a subject  
approx. 30 cm (11.8 q) 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.  
Light button  
Each time the button is pressed, the LED light is turned on or off.  
The setting will be canceled when you turn off the unit or press the  
playback button.  
When the LED light is in use, the recordable time when using the  
battery is shortened.  
The subject should be within approx. 70 cm (2.3 feet) 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 recording babies.  
Do not use pointing the LED light at drivers etc. as it may lead to  
accidents.  
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Effect function (applying special effects)  
You can record with effects such as changing the color tone or making  
the skin tone smooth.  
1 Press 1 or 2 on the cursor button while  
the recording is paused.  
The effect icon appears.  
2 Select the effect icon by pressing 1 or 2.  
1 Monochrome:  
2 Normal:  
Makes it black and white.  
Cancels the setting.  
3 Sepia:  
Makes it sepia tone.  
4 Soft skin:  
Makes the skin tone smooth.  
Selected effect icon will be displayed in yellow, and the effect will be  
reflected on the screen.  
When the MENU/SET button is pressed or no operation is performed  
for approx. 2 seconds, the effect is set and the effect icon disappears.  
The setting will be normal when you turn off the unit or press the  
playback button.  
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Recording/Playback  
Playback  
Motion picture/Still picture playback  
1 Press the playback button.  
00m00s  
The last recorded scene or still picture  
will be played back.  
When  
the unit goes to the next scene or still picture.  
When is pressed, the unit stops at the  
beginning of the scene that is currently being  
played back. When is pressed again, the unit  
goes to the previous scene or still picture.  
1
is pressed during playback of a scene,  
2
2
When 1 (2) is pressed during playback  
of a still picture, the unit goes to the next  
(previous) scene or still picture.  
2 Select the playback operation using the  
operation icon A.  
Operation icon will disappear when there is no  
operation for a few seconds. It is displayed again  
when performing the playback operation again.  
Playback will end and it will go into pause mode for recording  
when the Motion picture button is pressed.  
Playback operation  
Playback  
operation  
Playback  
data  
Icon  
Operating steps  
Press T during pause or stop.  
(l 27)  
Scenes/  
Still  
pictures  
Thumbnail  
display  
Press MENU/SET button or  
playback button during  
playback.  
Pause  
Scenes  
Press T or W during playback.  
T: Increases the volume  
W: Decreases the volume  
Volume  
adjustment  
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Playback  
operation  
Playback  
data  
Icon  
Operating steps  
Continue pressing 1 (fast  
forward playback) or 2  
(rewind playback) during  
playback or pause.  
Fast  
forward/  
rewind  
During fast forward/rewind  
playback, a playback bar  
showing the playback position  
is displayed.  
/
playback  
It will play back at a speed of  
5k only while being pressed.  
Once it is released, scenes will  
be played back normally.  
Press MENU/SET button or playback  
button during pause or stop.  
Scenes  
Playback  
Stop  
Press W during pause.  
It will return to the beginning of  
the scene.  
With the playback paused,  
press 1 (Frame-by-frame  
playback) or 2 (Reverse  
frame-by-frame playback).  
Frame-by-  
frame  
playback  
/
To the  
next  
(previous)  
scenes/  
still  
Press 1 or 2 during playback  
or stop.  
/
/
If  
2
is pressed during playback, it  
will go into stop mode.  
Press or during playback.  
1
2
Still pictures  
pictures  
To select a scene or still picture to play back  
1 (When playing back a scene)  
Press T during pause or stop.  
(When playing back still pictures)  
Press T.  
The thumbnails are displayed.  
A
Thumbnail display  
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2 Select the scene or still picture to play  
back using the cursor button, and press  
the MENU/SET button or playback button.  
When W (T) is pressed, the next (previous) page is  
displayed.  
When the scene is selected,  
the still picture is selected,  
screen.  
appears and when  
appears in the lower part of the  
The selected scene or still picture is played back, and the  
operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.  
The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to “00m00s” for  
each scene.  
During fast forward/rewind playback, a playback bar showing the  
playback position in the scene is displayed.  
Audio is not output except for normal motion picture playback.  
About the screen display during playback  
00m00s:  
100-0001:  
NOV.15.2010:  
Playback time  
File number  
Date indication  
00m00s  
100-0001  
2N0O1V00..1152..210511105:30  
Motion picture compatibility  
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 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) and with Exif  
(Exchangeable Image File Format). Files which do not comply with  
the DCF standard cannot be played back.  
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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.  
1 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture  
during playback.  
It is convenient to use frame-by-frame playback.  
2 Press the photoshot button fully.  
Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered  
as date of the still picture.  
Quality will be different from the normal still picture.  
Picture size  
Size of the still pictures will differ depending on the [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 (960k544)  
Playing back the slide show  
Recorded motion pictures and still pictures can be played back as a slide show.  
Press and hold the playback button for approx.  
2 seconds while playing back/stopping/pausing a  
scene or playing back still pictures.  
appears.  
Slide show will start from the scene/still picture that is currently being  
played back. It will stop once all the recorded scenes/still pictures are  
played back.  
Scenes are played back normally, and still pictures are played back for  
approx. 2 seconds each.  
Press T, W to change the volume when playing back a scene.  
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To cancel playing back the slide show  
Press the MENU/SET button.  
The unit will switch to the normal playback screen for the scene/still  
picture that was being played back when the slide show was canceled.  
(Scenes will stop.)  
Deleting motion pictures/still pictures  
Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform  
appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with  
deletion.  
Press the  
button, then select [DELETE] while playing  
back the motion picture/still picture.  
The scene/still picture on playback will be deleted.  
To delete the selected scenes/still pictures or delete all  
1 Press the  
button during pausing of the motion  
picture recording or while the thumbnail view screen  
is displayed.  
2 Select the item to delete using the  
cursor button, then press the MENU/  
SET button.  
Scene or still picture selected in the  
thumbnail display is deleted.  
[DELETE SINGLE]  
Press 1 (2) to go to the scene/still picture  
you wish to delete, and then press the  
MENU/SET button.  
[DELETE SELECTED] Proceed to step 3.  
All the scenes/still pictures on the SD card will  
be deleted.  
[DELETE ALL]  
[EXIT]  
Deleting is canceled and it will switch to the  
thumbnail display.  
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3 (When [DELETE SELECTED] is selected in  
step 2)  
Select the scene/still picture to be  
deleted, then press the MENU/SET  
button.  
The scene/still picture is selected and the  
indication appears  
on the thumbnail. Select the scene/still picture again to cancel the  
operation.  
Up to 100 scenes can be selected to be deleted.  
Press the light button to return to step 2.  
4 (When [DELETE SELECTED] is selected in step 2)  
Press the  
button.  
When deleting is completed, the thumbnail display comes  
back.  
Scenes/still pictures protected on other products cannot be deleted.  
The scenes/still pictures that cannot be played back (with  
thumbnail) may not be deleted.  
on the  
In case of [DELETE ALL], the deletion may take time if there are many  
scenes or still pictures.  
If you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures  
conforming to DCF standard with this 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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Recording/Playback  
Using the menu screen  
1 Press the MENU/SET button.  
2 Select the top menu A using the cursor button, and  
press 1 or the MENU/SET button.  
It will return to the recording screen when 2 is pressed.  
3 Select the submenu by pressing T or W and press 1  
or the MENU/SET button.  
It will return to the previous screen when 2 is pressed.  
4 Select the desired item, and set by pressing the  
MENU/SET button.  
Complete the menu setting by pressing the Motion picture button/  
Photoshot button. It will return to the recording screen.  
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Menu list  
[REC MODE]  
Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting  
/
/
C
A
B
C
Favors image quality  
Favors recording time  
Use this to playback and edit using a Mac.  
Recordable time using the battery (l 14)  
This function’s default setting is  
.
Please refer to page 65 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  
type noise may appear at playback.  
), mosaic-  
[PICTURE SIZE]  
The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when  
printing.  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting  
(3264  
k
2448)/  
(1920  
k
1080) [16:9]/  
(1600k  
1200)/  
(640k480)  
This function’s default setting is  
.
The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels.  
Please refer to page 66 for details about the number of recordable  
pictures.  
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[TV ASPECT]  
Output settings can be changed to match the aspect ratio of the TV  
screen when playing back connected to a TV.  
: [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # desired setting  
[16:9]:  
[4:3]:  
When the aspect ratio of the TV screen is 16:9  
When the aspect ratio of the TV screen is 4:3  
[TV SYSTEM]  
Output settings can be changed to match the environment in use when  
playing back connected to a TV.  
: [SETUP] # [TV SYSTEM] # desired setting  
[NTSC]:  
[PAL]:  
Output in NTSC format video signal (North America,  
Japan, etc.)  
Output in PAL format video signal (Europe, etc.)  
[ALERT SOUND]  
You can check the start and stop of recording, or turning the unit on/off  
with an audio tone.  
: [ALERT SOUND] # [ON]  
[WEB CAMERA]  
This unit can be used as a Skype camera. (l 50)  
: [WEB CAMERA] # [ON]  
Except when using the unit as a camera for Skype, set to [OFF] when  
connecting to a PC.  
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[CLOCK SET]  
Please refer to page 21.  
[FORMAT]  
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 38)  
: [FORMAT]  
When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the  
MENU/SET button.  
Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not  
expose the unit to vibrations or shock.  
Use this unit to format media.  
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a  
PC. The card may not be used on this unit.  
[LANGUAGE]  
Language displayed on the screen can be set.  
: [LANGUAGE] # desired setting  
[English]/[Français]/[Español]  
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Recording/Playback  
Watching Motion/Still Pictures on  
your TV  
Use the supplied AV cable.  
1 Connect this unit to a TV.  
The LCD monitor on this unit will turn off and the status indicator  
will flash.  
When this unit is connected to a TV during motion picture  
recording, the recording will stop.  
When recording, only alert sounds will be output from the TV.  
A/V  
A
AV cable (supplied)  
Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.  
Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.  
2 Select the video input on the TV.  
Example:  
Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable.  
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected  
TV.)  
Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting  
on the TV. (For more information, please read the operating  
instructions for the TV.)  
3 Start playback on this unit.  
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To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both  
sides of the images do not appear on the screen  
Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV  
setting.)  
: [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]  
Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)  
If a wide-screen TV is  
connected, adjust the aspect  
setting on the TV. (Refer to the  
operating instructions of the TV  
for details.)  
[TV ASPECT] setting  
[16:9]  
[4:3]  
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With a PC  
What you can do with a PC  
The unit comes with built-in HD Writer PE 1.0 video editing  
software.  
See page 44 for how to install HD Writer PE 1.0 on your PC.  
HD Writer PE 1.0  
You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to  
SD cards using the HD Writer PE 1.0 software.  
Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer PE 1.0 (PDF file) for  
details on how to use it.  
Smart wizard  
The Smart wizard screen is automatically  
displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with  
HD Writer PE 1.0 installed. (l 46)  
Select the function you wish to use and follow  
the on-screen instructions for easy copying and  
uploading motion pictures on the Internet.  
Available function using HD Writer PE 1.0  
Copying data to a PC  
Data type  
Motion  
picture and  
still picture  
Playing back on a PC  
Online sharing:  
You can upload motion pictures on the Internet and  
share them with your family and friends.  
Motion  
picture  
Editing:  
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a  
PC  
Title, Transition, Delete partially, Divide Scene  
Converting part of motion picture into still picture  
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 49 if using a Mac.  
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Important Notice  
When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following  
support site.  
Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device  
cannot be written to HD Writer PE 1.0.  
We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than  
HD Writer PE 1.0 to read/write motion picture.  
Do not start HD Writer PE 1.0 and other software at the same time.  
Close any other software if you start HD Writer PE 1.0 and close  
HD Writer PE 1.0 if you start any other software.  
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With a PC  
Operating environment  
Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating  
instructions 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 supplied 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, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT  
and Windows 2000.  
Operating environment for HD Writer PE 1.0  
PC  
OS  
IBM PC/AT compatible PC  
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition  
Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3  
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional  
Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3  
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic  
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium  
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business  
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate Service  
Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) Starter  
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Basic  
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit)  
Home Premium  
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Professional  
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Ultimate  
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CPU  
Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or higher (including  
compatible CPU)  
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or  
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher  
is recommended when a playback function is  
used.  
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is  
recommended when using the editing function.  
RAM  
Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/  
2 GB or more (64 bit)  
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more  
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more  
recommended)  
Display  
High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more  
recommended)  
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more  
(1280k1024 pixels or more recommended)  
Windows Vista/Windows 7: DirectX 9.0c  
compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended)  
Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card  
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay  
PCI Express k16 compatible recommended  
Free hard disk  
drive space  
Ultra DMA — 100 or more  
450 MB or more (for installing the software)  
Sound  
DirectSound Support  
Interface  
USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]  
Other  
requirements  
Mouse or equivalent pointing device  
Internet connection  
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Input is not supported in languages other than English, German,  
French and Simplified Chinese.  
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 environment.  
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 the CPU or memory  
is not fulfilling the requirements of the operating environment.  
Always use the most current driver for the video card.  
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.  
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Operating environment for the card reader function  
(mass storage)  
PC  
OS  
IBM PC/AT compatible PC  
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition  
Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3  
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional  
Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3  
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic  
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium  
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business  
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate  
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Enterprise  
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) Starter  
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Basic  
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit)  
Home Premium  
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Professional  
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Ultimate  
CPU  
RAM  
Windows Vista/Windows 7:  
Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher  
Windows XP: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher  
or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher  
Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/  
2 GB or more (64 bit)  
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more  
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/  
Ultimate/Enterprise: 1 GB or more  
Windows XP: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more  
recommended)  
Interface  
USB port  
Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device  
The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.  
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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 equivalent 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 Vista.  
Turn on the unit.  
1 Select the menu.  
: [WEB CAMERA] # [OFF]  
2 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.)  
The following screen is displayed automatically. Click [HD Writer PE  
1.0] # [Continue].  
When using Windows 7 or if the following screen is not displayed  
automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on  
[Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click  
*
[Panasonic HM-TA1] # [setup(.exe)].  
* Depending on the PC you are using, [CAM_APP] may be displayed.  
3 Click [Next].  
4 Read the [End User License Agreement], 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 1.0  
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 1.0],  
then click [Uninstall].  
Proceed with the uninstallation by  
following the on-screen instructions.  
After uninstalling the software, 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 Select the menu.  
: [WEB CAMERA] # [OFF]  
2 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.  
Do not use any other USB extension cords except the supplied one.  
(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords.)  
Insert the USB extension cord securely all the way.  
(The insertion of the plug to the USB terminal of this  
unit leaves a gap B.) It will not operate properly if it  
is not inserted all the way.  
The LCD monitor turns off.  
The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed  
when HD Writer PE 1.0 is installed.  
This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. (  
l
47)  
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 aware  
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.  
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To disconnect USB terminal of this unit safely  
1
Double click the  
icon in task tray displayed on the PC.  
Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.  
Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop].  
Verify [MATSHITA HM-TA1/SD USB Device] or  
2
3
[MATSHITA HM-TA1/APP USB Device] is selected and click [OK].  
About the PC display  
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.  
Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer].  
We recommend using HD Writer PE 1.0 to copy or write back motion picture data.  
Using Windows Explorer or other programs on the PC to copy, move  
or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them  
being unusable with HD Writer PE 1.0.  
Example folder structure of an SD card:  
CAM_SD  
DCIM  
1
Up to a total of 9999 files  
of motion pictures and  
still pictures can be  
saved in a single folder.  
Recorded scenes.  
100CDPFP  
IMGA0001.MP4  
IMGA0002.JPG  
2
3
JPEG format still pictures  
Copying your still pictures to your PC  
Card reader function (mass storage)  
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer  
or other programs.  
1
Double click the folder that contains the still pictures. ([DCIM] #  
[100CDPFP] 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.  
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With a PC  
Starting HD Writer PE 1.0  
When using HD Writer PE 1.0 on Windows XP, log on to your  
computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If  
you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use  
the applications.  
When using HD Writer PE 1.0 on Windows Vista/Windows 7, log on to  
your computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally  
authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you  
log on with a user name for a guest user account, the software cannot  
be used.  
(On the PC)  
Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] #  
[HD Writer PE 1.0] # [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 Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0  
or later to read the PDF operating instructions.  
Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] #  
[HD Writer PE 1.0] # [Operating Instructions].  
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With a PC  
If using Mac  
HD Writer PE 1.0 is not available for Mac.  
iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc.  
Operating environment  
PC  
OS  
Mac  
Mac OS X 10.5.8  
Mac OS X 10.6  
CPU  
Intel Core Duo  
Intel Core 2 Duo  
RAM  
1 GB or more  
USB port  
Interface  
Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating  
instructions 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 Select the menu.  
: [WEB CAMERA] # [OFF]  
2 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.)  
3 Double-click [CAM_SD] 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] 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 video conferencing using Skype when this unit is  
connected to a PC that is connected to the Internet.  
Skype is a software that 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 to the Skype help file.  
Depending on the PC or Internet environment used, you may not be  
able to use Skype, images may be disrupted, cut off, the resolution  
may be low or the audio may be cut off.  
A higher performance CPU is recommended for high-quality video  
conferencing.  
Operating environment for Skype  
PC  
IBM PC/AT compatible PC  
Skype 4.2 for Windows  
Mac  
Software  
OS  
Skype 2.8 for  
Mac OS X  
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Mac OS X  
10.6  
Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3  
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional  
Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3  
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic  
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium  
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business  
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate  
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Enterprise  
Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) Starter  
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Basic  
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Premium  
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Professional  
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Ultimate  
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PC  
IBM PC/AT compatible PC  
Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or higher  
Mac  
CPU  
RAM  
Intel Core  
Duo  
Intel Core 2  
Duo  
Windows 7:  
512 MB or  
1 GB or more (32 bit)/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  
USB port  
Interface  
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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How to connect  
Turn on the unit.  
1 Select the menu.  
: [WEB CAMERA] # [ON]  
2 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 supplied one.  
(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords.)  
Insert the USB extension cord securely all the way.  
(The insertion of the plug to the USB terminal of this  
unit leaves a gap B.) It will not operate properly if it  
is not inserted all the way.  
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.  
Zoom can be changed by pressing T or W on this unit.  
When disconnecting the USB terminal of the unit from your PC, shut  
down Skype before disconnecting.  
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Others  
Indications  
Recording indications  
01h30m  
15s  
123456  
T
W
F2.8  
1/30  
/
/
/
Recording mode (l 33)  
¥
Recording motion picture  
;
Recording pause  
01h30m  
00m00s  
Remaining time for motion picture recording (l 22  
)
Elapsed recording time (l 22)  
“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.  
15s  
Countdown until recording stops (l 20, 22)  
LED light (l 24)  
High temperature warning (l 20)  
Remaining battery power (l 15)  
Pressing the photoshot button halfway  
Recording still picture  
(White)  
(Red)  
/
/
/
Number of recording pixels for still pictures (  
l
33)  
123456  
Remaining number of recordable pictures (  
Focus area (l 23)  
Iris value  
l
23)  
F2.8  
1/30  
/
Shutter speed  
/
/
Effect icon (l 25)  
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Playback indications  
00m00s  
100-0001  
NOV.15.2010  
Motion picture icon (l 28)  
Still picture icon (l 28)  
(White)  
(Red)  
Create still pictures from motion picture  
(l 29)  
Creating still pictures from motion picture  
(l 29)  
Display during playback (l 26)  
Playing back the slide show (l 29)  
Protected motion pictures/still pictures  
(l 31)  
00m00s  
Playback time (l 28)  
File number (l 28)  
100-0001  
NOV.15.2010 12:34PM  
Date/Time indication (l 21)  
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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 cannot be recognized by the unit.  
If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures  
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.  
Charge the battery again to ensure it  
is sufficiently charged. (l 13)  
In cold places, the battery using time  
becomes shorter.  
The battery has a limited life. If the  
operating time is still too short even  
after the battery is fully charged, the  
battery has worn out and needs to be  
replaced.  
This unit does not  
stay on long enough.  
Battery runs down  
quickly.  
Battery is swollen.  
The lithium-ion battery used in this  
unit may swell after being charged/  
discharged many times, but there is  
no problem regarding safety.  
Continued use in such a state may  
result in the battery getting jammed,  
so please stop using the battery, and  
purchase a new one.  
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Problem  
Check points  
This unit cannot be  
operated though it is  
turned on.  
Remove the battery, wait about  
1 minute and then insert the battery.  
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.)  
This unit does not  
operate normally.  
If normal operation is still not  
restored, remove the battery and  
contact consumer support. (l 74, 75)  
The unit arbitrarily  
stops recording.  
Use an SD card that can be used for  
motion picture recording. (l 16)  
The recordable time may have  
shortened due to the deterioration of  
the data writing speed or repeated  
recording and deletion. Using the  
unit, format the SD card. (l 35)  
Scenes/still pictures  
cannot be played  
back.  
Any scenes/still pictures where the  
thumbnails are displayed as  
cannot be played back.  
Although this unit is  
correctly connected  
to a TV, images  
Please read the operating  
instructions of your TV and select the  
channel that matches the input used  
for the connection.  
cannot be seen.  
Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to  
match the aspect ratio of the TV.  
(l 37)  
The images are  
squeezed  
horizontally.  
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Problem  
Check points  
Scenes cannot be  
deleted.  
Any scenes/still pictures where the  
thumbnails are displayed as  
cannot be deleted. If the scenes/still  
pictures are unnecessary, format the  
SD card to erase the data. (l 35)  
Please be aware that if an SD card is  
formatted then all the data recorded  
on the SD card is erased and cannot  
be recovered. Back up important data  
on a PC etc.  
If the SD card is  
inserted in this unit,  
it is not recognized.  
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 35)  
If the SD card is  
inserted in another  
device, it is not  
recognized.  
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  
changes, or you may  
see horizontal bars  
in the image.  
Color or brightness of the image may  
change, or you may see horizontal  
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 LCD monitor  
flickers indoors.  
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Problem  
“ERROR  
Check points  
The unit has automatically detected  
an error. Restart the unit by turning off  
and on.  
After re-inserting the battery, turn on  
the unit again.  
Repair is needed if it is repeatedly  
displayed even if it is restarted.  
Remove the battery and contact  
consumer support. (l 74, 75) Do not  
attempt to repair the unit by yourself.  
OCCURRED.  
PLEASE TURN UNIT  
OFF, THEN TURN ON  
AGAIN.” is  
displayed.  
When connected by  
the USB terminal,  
this unit is not  
After re-inserting the SD card into the  
unit, reconnect the USB terminal of  
this unit.  
Select another USB terminal on the  
PC.  
detected by the PC.  
Check the operating environment.  
(l 40, 49, 50)  
Connect the USB terminal of this unit  
again after restarting the PC and  
turning on this unit again.  
Cannot see the PDF  
operating  
instructions for  
HD Writer PE 1.0.  
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 1.0.  
When using Skype,  
the image/audio is  
cut off.  
Reconnect the USB terminal of this  
unit after shutting down Skype, and  
connect to Skype again.  
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Others  
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 to the hand strap that’s supplied with the  
unit. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor  
and damage it.  
While the unit is stored in a bag, be careful not to drop or hit the bag so  
that the unit may not be subjected to impact.  
Keep this unit as far away as possible from 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 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  
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 electromagnetic equipment and  
stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery.  
Then reinsert the battery and turn this unit on.  
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.  
If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded  
pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.  
Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional  
accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied with them.  
Do not extend the cords and the cables.  
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Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit.  
If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and  
the surface finish may peel off.  
Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a  
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.  
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.  
Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care should be taken when  
inserting and removing a card.)  
If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the water with a well wrung  
cloth. Then wipe the unit again 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.  
About status indicator during charging  
When the status indicator is flashing at a particularly fast rate, the  
following should be considered.  
The battery is not charged. Remove the battery from the unit, and try  
charging again.  
Check that the terminals of the unit or battery are not dirty or covered  
with a foreign object, and connect the battery 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 extremely high or low temperature.  
Wait until the temperature has returned to an appropriate level and try  
charging again. If you are still unable to charge, there may be a fault in  
the unit or battery.  
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Cleaning  
Before cleaning, detach the battery and then wipe the unit with a  
soft, dry cloth.  
If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and squeeze firmly, 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 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 it may malfunction.  
When the unit has become very cold, for example due to storage in a  
cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual  
immediately after the unit is turned on. The normal brightness will be  
restored when the unit’s internal temperature rises.  
When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth such as eye  
glass cleaner.  
In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form  
on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner.  
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD  
Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 153,000 dots. The  
result is more than 99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01% of the  
dots inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does  
not affect the recorded picture.  
About the Lens  
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.  
If the lens gets dirty with fingerprints etc., wipe the lens surface with a  
soft dry cloth.  
(If you leave fingerprints on or otherwise dirty the lens, the pictures you  
take may look whiter than normal.)  
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About the battery  
The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It  
is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases  
the more the temperature rises or falls.  
Be sure to detach the battery after use.  
Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life  
of the battery.  
Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording.  
Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low  
temperature conditions such as at a ski resort.  
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are  
damaged.  
Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit.  
Do not throw an old battery into fire.  
Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion.  
If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been  
recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.  
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal  
objects (such as necklaces, hairpins etc.).  
This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be  
badly burned if you touch a battery.  
About the SD card  
The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of  
the capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity  
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 electricity 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 case or the storage bag after use and when  
storing or carrying the SD card.  
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Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of  
the SD card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers.  
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  
The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity, with as  
constant temperature as possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 °C  
to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)  
Always remove the battery and the SD card from the unit.  
If the battery is left attached, a minute amount of current continues to  
flow even if the unit is off. Keeping the unit in this state may result in  
over discharge of the battery. This may result in you not being able to  
use the battery even after it is charged.  
When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend  
charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the unit and store it  
again after it has completely discharged.  
When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that  
you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.  
About condensation  
Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity  
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains,  
fungus and unit malfunction.  
If condensation occurs, turn the unit off and leave it for about 2 hours.  
The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the unit  
becomes close to the ambient temperature.  
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Others  
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.  
®
®
®
Microsoft , Windows and Windows Vista are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from  
Microsoft Corporation.  
IBM and PC/AT are registered 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.  
PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines  
Corporation.  
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 under the AVC patent portfolio license for the  
personal and non-commercial use of a consumer 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 non-  
commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed  
to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any  
other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.  
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Recording modes/approximate  
recordable time  
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  
4 GB  
1920  
k
1080 1280  
k
720  
640  
k
480  
960k540  
40 min  
50 min  
2 h 20 min  
4 h 40 min  
9 h 40 min  
20 min  
40 min  
8 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
48 GB  
1 h 20 min  
2 h 40 min  
5 h 30 min  
7 h 40 min  
1 h 40 min  
3 h 30 min  
1 h 20 min  
SD card  
7 h 20 min 19 h 20 min 2 h 40 min  
9 h 50 min  
20 h  
27 h  
3 h 50 min  
5 h 20 min  
64 GB 10 h 20 min 13 h 30 min  
A
Favors image quality  
B
C
Favors recording time  
Use this to playback and edit using a Mac.  
The default setting is  
.
Maximum continuous recordable time for one scene:  
jIf [REC MODE] is set to  
29 min 59 sec  
/
/
:
jIf [REC MODE] is set to  
:
Approx. 20 min (up to 4 GB recording capacity)  
If a recording with a lot of action is recorded, the recording time is  
reduced.  
The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is  
repeated.  
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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  
Picture size  
4:3  
3264k2448  
180  
1600k1200  
640k480  
3770  
512 MB  
730  
1 GB  
2 GB  
360  
740  
1470  
2920  
7550  
15360  
4 GB  
1470  
2990  
6020  
12080  
17340  
23530  
5740  
30170  
SD card  
8 GB  
11690  
23530  
47200  
60710  
82380  
61400  
16 GB  
32 GB  
48 GB  
64 GB  
123550  
247830  
364280  
494330  
Aspect ratio  
Picture size  
16:9  
1920k1080  
680  
512 MB  
1 GB  
2 GB  
1370  
2790  
4 GB  
5480  
SD card  
8 GB  
11160  
22460  
45060  
60710  
82380  
16 GB  
32 GB  
48 GB  
64 GB  
Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 999999.  
If the number of recordable pictures exceeds 999999, the number will not  
change when the picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures  
gets less than 999999.  
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Specifications  
High Definition Mobile Camera  
Information for your safety  
Power source:  
DC 5.0 V (When using USB)/DC 4.2 V (When using battery)  
Power consumption:  
Recording: 2.5 W/Charging: 2.5 W  
Signal system:  
1080/30p, 720/30p, 540/30p, 480/30p  
Recording format:  
MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant  
Image sensor:  
1/4z MOS image sensor  
Total: 5330 K  
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:  
35 mm equivalent:  
4.1 mm  
Motion picture: 49 mm (16:9)/59 mm (4:3)  
Still picture: 49 mm (16:9)/39 mm (4:3)  
Minimum focus distance:  
Approx. 30 cm (11.8 q)  
Zoom:  
1k Optical Zoom, 4k Digital Zoom  
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Monitor:  
2.0z LCD monitor (Approx. 153 K dots)  
Microphone:  
1 ch monaural microphone  
Speaker:  
1 round speaker, dynamic type  
White balance adjustment:  
Auto tracking white balance system  
Standard illumination:  
1,400 lx  
Minimum required illumination:  
Approx. 12 lx  
AV terminal video output level:  
Video OUT: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, NTSC/PAL system  
AV terminal audio output level (Line):  
Output level:  
s1 dBV d3 dB (0.891 Vrms), 47 kh termination  
(for playback of 0 dBFS data)  
Output impedance: 2.2 kh or less, 1ch  
USB:  
Reader/Writer function  
SD card:  
Read/Write (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 Camera:  
Compression: Motion JPEG  
Picture size: 640k480, 320k240, 160k120  
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Dimensions:  
53 mm (W)k104 mm (H)k17.8 mm (D)  
[2.09 q (W)k4.09 q (H)k0.70 q (D)]  
(excluding projecting parts)  
Mass (Weight) in operation:  
Approx. 115 g (Approx. 0.25 lbs.)  
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]  
Mass (Weight):  
Approx. 93 g (Approx. 0.21 lbs.)  
[without battery (supplied) and 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 14  
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 16 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.  
Compression:  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, iFrame  
Recording mode and transfer rate:  
:
:
:
:
Approx. 12 Mbps (VBR)  
Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)  
Approx. 3 Mbps (VBR)  
Approx. 24 Mbps (VBR)  
Refer to page 65 for the recordable time.  
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Picture size:  
:
:
:
:
1920k1080/30p  
1280k720/30p  
640k480/30p  
960k540/30p  
Audio compression:  
AAC (1 ch)  
Still 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 16 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.  
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 66 for the number of recordable pictures.  
Specifications may change without prior notice.  
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Others  
Optional accessories  
Accessory No.  
Figure  
Description  
*
VW-VBJ10  
Rechargeable Lithium Ion  
Battery Pack  
RP-SDP16GU1K  
RP-SDP12GU1K  
RP-SDP08GU1K  
RP-SDP04GU1K  
RP-SDP02GU1K  
Class 4 16 GB SDHC  
Memory Card  
Class 4 12 GB SDHC  
Memory Card  
Class 4 8 GB SDHC  
Memory Card  
Class 4 4 GB SDHC  
Memory Card  
Class 4 2 GB SD  
Memory Card  
RP-SDW64GU1K  
RP-SDW48GU1K  
RP-SDW32GU1K  
RP-SDW16GU1K  
RP-SDW08GU1K  
RP-SDW04GU1K  
RP-SDW02GU1K  
Class 10 64 GB SDXC  
Memory Card  
Class 10 48 GB 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  
Class 6 2 GB SD  
Memory Card  
* Please refer to page 14, concerning the battery charging time and  
available recording time.  
NOTE:  
Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please  
consult your local dealer.  
Product numbers correct as of July 2010. These may be subject to  
change.  
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Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto  
Rico Customers)  
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.  
1. Model #  
2. Items Ordered  
Accessory #  
Description  
Price Each  
Quantity  
Total Price  
Subtotal  
Your State & Local Sales Tax  
Shipping & Handling  
Total Enclosed  
6.95  
3. Method of payment (check one)  
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)  
VISA  
Credit Card #  
MasterCard  
Discover  
Expiration Date  
Customer Signature  
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES  
(Please do not send cash)  
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)  
Ship To:  
Mr.  
Mrs.  
Ms.  
Phone#:  
First  
Last  
(
)
Day  
Street Address  
City  
(
)
Night  
State  
Zip  
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 AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY  
ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032  
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more  
information on Accessories.  
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.  
AND PUERTO RICO)  
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  
Mobile Camera  
Parts  
1 year  
Labor  
90 days  
Rechargeable Batteries (defective exchange)  
SD Memory Cards (defective exchange)  
10 days  
Not Applicable  
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  
(7262).  
When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately  
insured and preferably in the original carton. If Lithium Ion batteries are shipped by air the  
package must be labeled “Contains Lithium Ion Battery (No lithium metal)”. Damaged batteries  
are prohibited from shipment by US Mail. Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to  
prevent short-circuiting and a package cannot contain more than 3 Lithium Ion batteries. Include  
a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you  
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.  
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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED  
WARRANTY COVERAGE”.  
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF  
THIS WARRANTY.  
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or  
damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not  
exclusive, but for illustration only.)  
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or  
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you  
may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction,  
then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the  
warrantor.  
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE  
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.  
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)  
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest  
Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer  
Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:  
or, contact us via the web at:  
You may also contact us directly at:  
1-800-211-PANA (7262)  
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855  
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)  
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products  
by visiting our Web Site at:  
Or, send your request by E-mail to:  
You may also contact us directly at:  
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)  
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)  
Panasonic Service and Technology Company  
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032  
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal  
Checks)  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277  
As of November 2009  
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Warranty (For Canadian Customers)  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3  
PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY  
EXCHANGE PROGRAM  
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and  
workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original  
purchase agrees to, 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 Panasonic Canada Inc.  
Panasonic HM-TA1  
One (1) year  
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a  
Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased  
and used in Canada, which product was not sold "as is", and which product was delivered to you in new  
condition in the original packaging.  
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A  
PURCHASE RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE,  
SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED  
LIMITATIONS 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  
Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,  
misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer  
controls, improper maintenance, improper batteries, 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  
Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.  
Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.  
Rechargeable batteries are warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase.  
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,  
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL  
PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR  
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As  
examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or  
damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of items is not exhaustive,  
but for illustration only.)  
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental  
or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations  
and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you  
may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory.  
CONTACT INFORMATION  
For product operation and information assistance, please contact:  
Our Customer Care Centre  
:
Telephone #: 1-800-995-8649  
Fax #: (905) 238-2360  
Mobile Camera Email link: [email protected]  
For defective product exchange within the warranty period, please contact the original  
dealer or our Customer Care Centre.  
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Index  
A  
M  
A/V terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Alert sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Motion picture  
compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
B  
N  
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 62  
Battery capacity indication . . . 15 Number of recordable  
pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66  
C  
P  
Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 62  
Charging time . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Picture size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Power button . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Clock set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
R  
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Recordable time . . . . . . . .14, 65  
Creating still picture from  
Recording modes . . . . . . . . . .33  
motion picture . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Remaining number of  
D  
recordable pictures . . . . . . . . .23  
Date and time setting . . . . . . . 21 Remaining time for  
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 motion picture recording . . . . .22  
Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
S  
E  
SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . .16  
Effect function . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 SD Speed Class Rating . . . . .16  
SDHC Memory Card . . . . . . .16  
SDXC Memory Card . . . . . . .16  
Skype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 50  
Slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
F  
Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Frame-by-frame playback . . . 27  
H  
Still picture compatibility . . . . .28  
HD Writer PE 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . 38  
T  
L  
TV aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 37  
TV system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
LED light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Limited Warranty  
V  
Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . .26  
W  
(Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 WEB Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Limited Warranty  
(USA and Puerto Rico) . . . . . 73  
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/  
Guía española para el uso rápido  
Insertar la batería  
1) Abra la tapa de la tarjeta/batería e inserte la batería en la dirección  
que se muestra en la figura.  
Presione el centro de la batería en la dirección de # hasta que se  
bloquee con un sonido de “clic”.  
2) Cierre la tapa de la tarjeta/batería.  
Carga de la batería  
La batería no se cargará si la unidad está encendida.  
1) Deslice la palanca de terminal USB A hasta  
que haga clic y se bloquee.  
Esto empuja la tapa del terminal USB para  
que se abra implementando el terminal  
USB.  
2) Conecte la terminal USB de esta unidad a  
una PC con un cable de extensión USB.  
A
Cable de extensión USB (suministrado)  
No utilice ningún otro cable de extensión USB que no sea el suministrado.  
(No se garantiza la operación con otros cables de extensión USB.)  
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Inserte por completo el cable de extensión USB de forma  
segura. (La inserción del enchufe en el terminal USB de esta  
unidad deja un espacio  
B.) No funcionará correctamente si no  
se inserta por completo.  
Durante la carga, el indicador de estado parpadea. Cuando se  
finaliza la carga, el indicador de estado se apaga.  
Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD  
Indicador de estado  
A
Cuando la unidad  
accede a la tarjeta SD,  
se enciende el  
indicador de estado.  
1) Abra la tapa de la tarjeta/batería e introduzca (retire) la tarjeta SD en  
(de) la ranura de tarjeta B.  
Oriente el lado de la etiqueta C en la dirección mostrada en la  
ilustración e introdúzcalo hasta el fondo.  
Presione el centro de la tarjeta SD y luego retírela completamente.  
2) Cierre de forma segura la tapa de la tarjeta/batería.  
Encender/apagar la unidad  
Pulse el botón de alimentación para encender la unidad.  
El monitor LCD se enciende.  
Para apagar la unidad  
Continúe presionando el botón de encendido hasta que se apague el monitor LCD.  
Selección del idioma  
1) Pulse el botón MENU/SET.  
2) Seleccione el menú usando el botón del cursor o el botón de MENU/  
SET.  
[LANGUAGE] # [Español]  
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Grabar películas  
Pulse el botón de películas para comenzar a grabar.  
Cuando comienza a grabar, ; cambia a ¥.  
Grabar fotografías  
1) Pulse hasta la mitad el botón photoshot.  
(blanco) aparece en la pantalla.  
2) Pulse el botón photoshot totalmente.  
(rojo) aparece en la pantalla.  
Reproducción de película/fotografía  
1) Pulse el botón de reproducción.  
La última escena o fotografía grabada se  
reproducirá.  
00m00s  
Cuando se presiona  
una escena, el equipo pasa a la siguiente escena o  
fotografía. Cuando se presiona , el equipo se  
1
durante la reproducción de  
2
detiene al comienzo de la escena que se está  
reproduciendo. Cuando se presiona nuevamente  
2
, el equipo pasa a la escena o fotografía anterior.  
Cuando se presiona  
reproducción de una fotografía, el equipo pasa la siguiente  
1
(2) durante la  
(anterior) escena o fotografía.  
2) Seleccione la operación de reproducción utilizando el ícono de operación  
A.  
:
Visualización de miniaturas  
Pausa  
:
/
:
Ajuste del volumen  
Avance rápido/rebobinado  
(durante la reproducción)  
Reproducción  
/
/
:
:
:
:
Detener  
Reproducción cuadro por cuadro  
/
/
/
:
Hacia la siguientes (anteriores) escenas/fotografías  
El icono de operación desaparecerá cuando no haya operación por algunos  
segundos. Se visualiza nuevamente cuando se realiza de nuevo la reproducción.  
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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  
VQT2Z95-1  
© Panasonic Corporation 2010  
Printed in Indonesia  
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