Panasonic Hm Ta1 Operating Instructions

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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.
1Select the menu. (l32)
2Select 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.
3Press 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.
Setting date and time
: [CLOCK SET]  # desired setting
[DATE]:Setting of the year/month/day
[TIME]:Setting of the hour/minute
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Recording/Playback
Recording
≥This unit will perform automatic recording. Auto focusing, auto white 
balancing, and el ectronic stabilizer* will function during the recording.
* The electronic stabilizer will not function when recording still pictures 
or using digital zoom.
1Press the Motion picture button to start recording.≥When you begin recording,  ; changes to ¥.
2Press 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.
jWhen the total of the capacity of the SD card is about to be used during the recording.j When the recording time reaches near the maximum continuous 
recordable time for a single scene. ( l65)
≥
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
01h30m:
Remaining time for motion picture 
recording
00m00s:  Elapsed recording time
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute 
and “s” for second.
Recording motion pictures
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.
00m00s 0 0 m 0 0 s00m00s
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1Press 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.
2Press 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: Remaining number of recordable 
pictures
: Focus area
F2.8: Iris value
1/30: Shutter speed
Recording still pictures
F2.8 F 2 . 8
1/30 1 / 3 0 F2.8
1/30
123456 1 2 3 4 5 6
123456
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The maximum digital zoom ratio is 4k.
≥ 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.
The LED light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit 
place.
≥ 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.
j Keep 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.
Digital zoom in/out function
Recording with the LED light
T:Close-up recording (zoom in)
W:Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
Light buttonEach time the button is pressed, the LED light is turned on or off.
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You can record with effects such as changing the color tone or making 
the skin tone smooth.
1Press 1 or 2 on the cursor button while 
the recording is paused.
≥ The effect icon appears.
2Select the effect icon by pressing  1 or 2.
≥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.
Effect function (applying special effects)
1Monochrome:Makes it black and white.
2Normal:Cancels the setting.
3Sepia:Makes it sepia tone.
4Soft skin:Makes the skin tone smooth.
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Recording/Playback
Playback
1Press the playback button.
≥The last recorded scene or still picture 
will be played back.
≥
When 1 is pressed during playback of a scene, 
the unit goes to the next scene or still picture. 
When 
2 is pressed, the unit stops at the 
beginning of the scene that is currently being 
played back. When 
2 is pressed again, the unit 
goes to the previous scene or still picture.
≥ When  1 (2) is pressed during playback 
of a still picture, the unit goes to the next 
(previous) scene or still picture.
2Select 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
Motion picture/Still picture playback
Playback 
operationIconOperating stepsPlayback  data
Thumbnail display Press T during pause or stop. 
(
l 27) Scenes/
Still 
pictures
Pause Press MENU/SET button or 
playback button during 
playback.
Scenes
Vo l u m e  
adjustment/ Press T or W during playback.
T: Increases the volume
W: Decreases the volume
00m00s 0 0 m 0 0 s
00m00s
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∫
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.
Playback 
operationIconOperating stepsPlayback  data
Fast 
forward/ rewind 
playback /Continue pressing 
1 (fast 
forward playback) or  2 
(rewind playback) during 
playback or pause.
≥ During fast forward/rewind 
playback, a playback bar 
showing the playback position 
is displayed.
≥ It will play back at a speed of 
5k  only while being pressed. 
Once it is released, scenes will 
be played back normally.
Scenes
PlaybackPress MENU/SET button or playback 
button during pause or stop.
StopPress W during pause.
≥
It will return to the beginning of 
the scene.
Frame-by-
frame 
playback /With the playback paused, 
press 
1 (Frame-by-frame 
playback) or  2 (Reverse 
frame-by-frame playback).
To  t h e   next 
(previous)  scenes/ still 
pictures /
Press 
1 or  2 during playback 
or stop.
≥
If 2 is pressed during playback, it 
will go into stop mode.
/Press 1 or 2 during playback.Still pictures
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A Thumbnail display
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2Select 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,   appears and when 
the still picture is selected,   appears in the lower part of the 
screen. 
≥ 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 playba ck, 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: Playback time
100-0001: File number
NOV.15.2010: Date indication
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.
2010.12.15 15:30 2010.12.15 15:30 100-0001 100-0001
00m00s
0 0 m 0 0 s
NOV.15.2010 100-0001
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A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still 
picture.
1Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture 
during playback.
≥It is convenient to use frame-by-frame playback.
2Press 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.
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/st ill 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.
Creating still picture from motion picture
Recording modeSize of still pictures
2 M (1920 k1080)
0.9 M (1280 k720)
0.3 M (640 k480)
0.5 M (960 k544)
Playing back the slide show
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To cancel playing back the slide showPress 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.)
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
1Press the   button during pausing of the motion 
picture recording or while the thumbnail view screen 
is displayed.
2Select the item to delete using the 
cursor button, then press the MENU/
SET button.
Deleting motion pictures/still pictures
Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform 
appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with 
deletion.
[DELETE SINGLE] Scene or still picture selected in the 
thumbnail display is deleted.
≥
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.
[DELETE ALL]All the scenes/still pictures on the SD card will 
be deleted.
[EXIT]Deleting is canceled and it will switch to the 
thumbnail display.
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