Panasonic Hm Ta1 Operating Instructions

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CPUIntel 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)
DisplayHigh Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more 
recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024 k768 pixels or more 
(1280k 1024 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
™k 16 compatible recommended
Free hard disk 
drive space Ultra DMA — 100 or more
450 MB or more (for installing the software)
Sound
DirectSound Support
InterfaceUSB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Other 
requirementsMouse 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 Cente r 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)
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
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 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
CPUWindows Vista/Windows 7: 
Intel PentiumIII 1.0 GHz or higher
Windows XP: Intel PentiumIII 450 MHz or higher 
or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher
RAM 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)
InterfaceUSB port
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
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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.
1Select the menu.
2Connect 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.
3Click [Next].
4Read 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].
: [WEB CAMERA]  # [OFF]
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5Select where the application is to 
be installed, then click [Next].
6Select [Yes] or [No] to create 
shortcut.
7When installation is complete, some notes will appear.
Check the contents, then close the window.
8Select [Yes, I want to restart my 
computer now.], then click 
[Finish].
∫Uninstalling HD Writer PE 1.0
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no 
longer require.
1Select [Start]  # [Control Panel]  # [Uninstall a 
Program].
2Select [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.
The PC must be rebooted for the 
application to work.
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With a PC
Connecting to a PC
AUSB extension cord (supplied)
≥ Turn on the unit.
1Select the menu.
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.
≥ 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. (l47)
≥ 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.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html : [WEB CAMERA] 
# [OFF]
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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.
2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop].
3 Verify [MATSHITA HM-TA1/SD USB Device] or  [MATSHITA HM-TA1/APP USB Device] is selected and click [OK].
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.
≥Removable disk (Example:  ) is displayed in [Computer].
Example folder structure of an SD card:
1Up to a total of 9999 files 
of motion pictures and 
still pictures can be 
saved in a single folder. 
2 Recorded scenes.
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.
About the PC display
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.
DCIM
CAM_SD
100CDPFP
IMGA0001.MP4
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IMGA0002.JPG
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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 Wi ndows 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.
≥ 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].
Reading the operating instructions of the 
software applications
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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
≥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.
1Select the menu.
2Connect 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.)
3Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.
≥Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
4Using 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.
PC Mac
OSMac OS X 10.5.8
Mac OS X 10.6
CPUIntel Core Duo
Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM1 GB or more
InterfaceUSB port
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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.
∫Operating environment for Skype
Skype is a software that allows you to perform video conferencing 
using an Internet connection.
≥Skype must first be installed before use.
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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.
PC
IBM PC/AT compatible PCMac
Software Skype 4.2 for WindowsSkype 2.8 for 
Mac OS X
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 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
Mac OS X 
10.6
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