Panasonic Hm Ta1 Operating Instructions

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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   on the 
thumbnail) may not be deleted.
≥ 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
1Press the MENU/SET button.
2Select 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.
3Select 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.
4Select 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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Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.
AFavors image quality
B Favors recording time
C Use this to playback and edit using a Mac.
≥Recordable time using the battery ( l14)
≥ 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  ), mosaic-
type noise may appear at playback.
The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when 
printing.
≥ 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.
Menu list
[REC MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP] #  [REC MODE] # desired setting
//
C
[PICTURE SIZE]
: [RECORD SETUP] #  [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting
 (3264k2448)/  (1920k1080) [16:9]/  (1600k1200)/  (640k480)
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Output settings can be changed to match the aspect ratio of the TV 
screen when playing back connected to a TV.
Output settings can be changed to match the environment in use when 
playing back connected to a TV.
You can check the start and stop of recording, or turning the unit on/off 
with an audio tone.
This unit can be used as a Skype camera. (l50)
≥Except when using the unit as a camera for Skype, set to [OFF] when 
connecting to a PC.
[TV ASPECT]
: [SETUP]  # [TV ASPECT]  # desired setting
[16:9]:When the aspect ratio of the TV screen is 16:9
[4:3]:When the aspect ratio of the TV screen is 4:3
[TV SYSTEM]
: [SETUP] # [TV SYSTEM]  # desired setting
[NTSC]:Output in NTSC format video signal (North America, 
Japan, etc.)
[PAL]:Output in PAL format video signal (Europe, etc.)
[ALERT SOUND]
: [ALERT SOUND] #  [ON]
[WEB CAMERA]
: [WEB CAMERA] # [ON]
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Please refer to page 21.
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. (l38)
≥ 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.
Language displayed on the screen can be set.
[CLOCK SET]
[FORMAT]
: [FORMAT]
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]  # desired setting
[English]/[Français]/[Español]
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Recording/Playback
Watching Motion/Still Pictures on 
your TV
≥Use the supplied AV cable.
1Connect this unit to a TV.≥The LCD monitor on this unit will tu rn 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.
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
2Select 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.)
3Start playback on this unit.
A AV cable (supplied)
A/V 
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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.)
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.) : [SETUP] 
# [TV ASPECT]  # [4:3]
[TV ASPECT] setting
[16:9][4:3]
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With a PC
What you can do with a PC
HD Writer PE 1.0You 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. ( l46)
≥ Select the function you wish to use and follow 
the on-screen instructions for easy copying and 
uploading motion pictures on the Internet.
≥ Playing back still pictures on a PC using standard Windows picture 
viewer or a commercially availabl e picture viewer, or copying still 
pictures to a PC using Wind ows Explorer is available.
≥ Refer to page 49 if using a Mac.
≥
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.
Available function using HD Writer PE 1.0Data type
Copying data to a PC 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
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≥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.
Important Notice≥When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following 
support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
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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.
j Operation on an upgraded OS.
j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, 
Windows 95, Windows 98, Window s 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT 
and Windows 2000.
∫ Operating environment for HD Writer PE 1.0
PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSMicrosoft 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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