Panasonic Hm Ta1 Operating Instructions

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.
Operating Instructions
High Definition Mobile Camera
Model No.HM-TA1
VQT2Z95
1AG6P1P6073--(S)
until 
2010/08/03
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at...

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Things You 
Should Know
Thank you for choosing 
Panasonic!
You have purchased one 
of the most sophisticated 
and reliable products on 
the market today. Used 
properly, we’re sure it will 
bring you and your family 
years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. 
Be sure to retain this manual  as your convenient camera information 
source.
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.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...

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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...

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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥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...

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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-
∫ 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....

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Accessories.................................8
Preparation
Parts identification and 
handling ...................................... 9
Battery supply ..........................  11Inserting/removing the 
battery ..................................... 12
Charging the battery................ 13
Charging and recording time ... 14
Approximate operating time 
and number of recordable 
still pictures ............................. 15
Preparing the card ................... 16
Cards that you can use with...

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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.
≥The unit comes with built-in HD Writer PE 1.0 video editing 
software.
Battery pack
VW-VBJ10
AV cable
VFA0530
Hand strap
VFC4627 USB extension cord
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Preparation
Parts identification and handling
1 Motion picture button (l22)
2 Playback button [ ] ( l26)
3 Light button [LIGHT] ( l24)
4 Cursor button [T, W, 2,  1]
5 USB terminal slide lever ( l13)
6 MENU/SET button [MENU/SET] ( l32)
7 Delete button [ ] ( l30)
8 Status indicator ( l13, 18, 36)
9 Photoshot button [ ] ( l23)
10 LCD monitor
11 Power button [ ] ( l20)
12 Hand strap fixture
≥Do not cover the microphones.
Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some 
tiny...

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13 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l36)≥Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).
14 Speaker
15 USB terminal [ ] (l 13, 44, 46, 52)
16 USB terminal cover ( l13)
17 LED light ( l24)
18 Lens
19 Internal microphones
20 Card/battery door ( l12, 18)
21 Battery slot ( l12)
22 Card slot ( l18)
23 Battery release lever [BATT] ( l12)
24 Tripod receptacle
A/V 13
1514 16
20 21 22 23 24 17 18 19
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