Panasonic Hm Ta1 Operating Instructions

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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...

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1Open 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.
2Close 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....

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Important:
≥The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.
1Slide the USB terminal slide lever while holding it down.
≥This pushes the USB terminal cover open deploying the USB terminal.
2Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB 
extension cord.
≥Connect the USB extension cord by inserting it securely all the 
way without forcing.
A USB extension cord (supplied)
≥ Do not use any other USB extension cords except the supplied one. 
(Operation is not guaranteed with any...

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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 ( l8, 71).
≥
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality...

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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.
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)
Approximate operating time and number of 
recordable still pictures
Number of recordable...

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Preparation
Preparing the card
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed 
Class Rating* for motion picture recording.
* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
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...

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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.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.
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Caution:Check that the status indicator has gone off.
1Open 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.
2Securely 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,...

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≥Do not place SD cards in the following areas:
jIn direct sunlight
j In very dusty or humid areas
j Near a heater
j Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature 
(condensation can occur.)
j Where 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. ( l63)
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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 unitContinue 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...