Panasonic Hm Ta1 Operating Instructions

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Others
Optional accessories
* Please refer to page 14, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
NOTE:
Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please 
consult your local dealer.
Product numbers correct as of July 2010. These may be subject to 
change.
Accessory No.FigureDescription
VW-VBJ10
*Rechargeable Lithium Ion 
Battery Pack
RP-SDP16GU1K
RP-SDP12GU1K
RP-SDP08GU1K
RP-SDP04GU1K
RP-SDP02GU1K Class 4 16 GB SDHC 
Memory Card
Class 4 12 GB SDHC 
Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC 
Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC 
Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD 
Memory Card
RP-SDW64GU1K
RP-SDW48GU1K
RP-SDW32GU1K
RP-SDW16GU1K
RP-SDW08GU1K
RP-SDW04GU1K
RP-SDW02GU1K Class 10 64 GB SDXC 
Memory Card
Class 10 48 GB SDXC 
Memory Card
Class 10 32 GB SDHC 
Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC 
Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC 
Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC 
Memory Card
Class 6 2 GB SD 
Memory Card
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In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more 
information on Accessories.
Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto 
Rico Customers)
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  OR 
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms. First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day ( )
Night ()
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)\
        
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)     
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA                          
MasterCard         
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)    
2. Items Ordered  
Quantity
Accessory #  Price Each Description Total Price 
6.95
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed 
1. Model #   
Discover          
Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. 
AND PUERTO RICO)
 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America 
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 
 Panasonic Camcorder Products  Limited Warranty 
 Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)  If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, 
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of 
the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty 
period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it 
with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The 
decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.  
 Product or Part Name  Parts Labor  syad 09
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Rechargeable Batteries (defective exchange)  10 days  Not Applicable 
SD Memory Cards (defective exchange)  90 days  Not Applicable  During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty 
period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for 
non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies 
to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is 
extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.  
 Carry-In or Mail-In Service To find a service center please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help or call 1-800-211-PANA 
(7262). 
 When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately 
insured and preferably in the original carton. If Lithium Ion batteries are shipped by air the 
package must be labeled “Contains Lithium Ion Battery (No lithium metal)”. Damaged batteries 
are prohibited from shipment by US Mail.  Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to 
prevent short-circuiting and a package cannot contain more than 3 Lithium Ion batteries.  Include 
a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you 
can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty. 
 IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.  Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES 
NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT 
COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not 
supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, 
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of 
consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, 
introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or 
other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service 
Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. 
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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED 
WARRANTY COVERAGE”. 
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF 
THIS WARRANTY.  
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or 
damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not 
exclusive, but for illustration only.) 
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. 
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or 
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. 
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from 
state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you 
may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, 
then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the 
warrantor. 
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE 
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 
 Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)  Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest 
Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer 
Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/help
 
or, contact us via the web at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
 You may also contact us directly at: 
1-800-211-PANA (7262) 
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST 
 For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855  Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)  Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products 
by visiting our Web Site at:  
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
 
Or, send your request by E-mail to:  
[email protected]
 
You may also contact us directly at: 
1-800-332-5368 (Phone)  1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) 
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST) 
Panasonic Service and Technology Company 
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal
 Checks)  For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277  As of November 2009
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Warranty (For Canadian Customers)
Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and 
workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original 
purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repa ir your product with new or refurbished parts, 
(b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase 
price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc. 
Panasonic HM-TA1              One (1) year
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or  the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a 
Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased 
and used in Canada, which product was not sold as is, and which product was delivered to you in new 
condition in the original packaging.  
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECE IVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A 
PURCHASE RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, 
SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE
 IS REQUIRED 
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES 
NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER 
damages which occurred in shipment, or failu res which are caused by products not supplied by 
Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from  accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, 
misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer 
controls, improper maintenance, improper batte ries, power line surge, lightning damage, 
modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, 
restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a 
Authorized Servicer, or damage that  is attributable to acts of God.  
Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
Rechargeable batteries are warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, 
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL 
PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR 
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.
 (As 
examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or 
damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of items is not exhaustive, 
but for illustration only.)
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental 
or consequential damages, or the exclusion of  implied warranties, so the above limitations 
and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you 
may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory. 
CONTACT INFORMATION
For product operation and information assistance , please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: 1-800-995-8649
Fax #: (905) 238-2360
Camcorder Email link: [email protected] defective product exchange within the warranty period, please contact the original 
dealer or our Customer Care Centre.
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Index
∫A
A/V terminal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Alert sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
∫B
Battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 62
Battery capacity indication  . . . 15
∫C
Card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 62
Charging time   . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Clock set   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Creating still picture from 
motion picture   . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
∫D
Date and time setting  . . . . . . . 21
Delete   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Digital zoom  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
∫E
Effect function   . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
∫F
Formatting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Frame-by-frame playback   . . . 27
∫H
HD Writer PE 1.0  . . . . . . . . . . 38
∫L
Language  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
LED light   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lens  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Limited Warranty 
(Canada)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Limited Warranty 
(USA and Puerto Rico)   . . . . . 73
∫M
Menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Motion picture 
compatibility  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
∫N
Number of recordable 
pictures  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
∫P
Picture size  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Power button   . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
∫R
Recordable time  . . . . . . . . 14, 65
Recording modes  . . . . . . . . . .33
Remaining number of 
recordable pictures  . . . . . . . . .23
Remaining time for 
motion picture recording  . . . . .22
∫S
SD Memory Card  . . . . . . . . . .16
SD Speed Class Rating   . . . . .16
SDHC Memory Card   . . . . . . .16
SDXC Memory Card   . . . . . . .16
Skype  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 50
Slide show   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Still picture compatibility  . . . . .28
∫T
TV aspect  . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 37
TV system   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
∫V
Volume adjustment  . . . . . . . . .26
∫W
WEB Camera  . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para el uso rápido
∫Insertar la batería
1) Abra la tapa de la tarjeta/batería e inserte la batería en la dirección 
que se muestra en la figura.
≥Presione el centro de la batería en la dirección de #  hasta que se 
bloquee con un sonido de “clic”.
2) Cierre la tapa de la tarjeta/batería.
∫ Carga de la batería
≥La batería no se cargará si la unidad está encendida.
1) Deslice la palanca de terminal USB A  hasta 
que haga clic y se bloquee.
≥ Esto empuja la tapa del terminal USB para 
que se abra implementando el terminal 
USB.
2) Conecte la terminal USB de esta unidad a  una PC con un cable de extensión USB.
A Cable de extensión USB (suministrado)
≥
No utilice ningún otro cable de extensión USB que no sea el suministrado. 
(No se garantiza la operación con otros cables de extensión USB.)
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≥Inserte por completo el cable de extensión USB de forma 
segura. (La inserción del enchufe en el terminal USB de esta 
unidad deja un espacio 
B.) No funcionará correctamente si no 
se inserta por completo.
≥Durante la carga, el indicador de estado parpadea. Cuando se 
finaliza la carga, el indicador de estado se apaga.
∫ Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD
1) Abra la tapa de la tarjeta/batería e introduzca (retire) la tarjeta SD en 
(de) la ranura de tarjeta  B.
≥ Oriente el lado de la etiqueta  C en la dirección mostrada en la 
ilustración e introdúzcalo hasta el fondo.
≥ Presione el centro de la tarjeta SD y luego retírela completamente.
2) Cierre de forma segura la tapa de la tarjeta/batería.
∫ Encender/apagar la unidad
Pulse el botón de alimentación para encender la unidad.
≥El monitor LCD  se enciende.
Para apagar la unidadContinúe presionando el botón de encendido hasta que se apague el monitor LCD.
∫ Selección del idioma
1) Pulse el botón MENU/SET.
2) Seleccione el menú usando el botón del cursor o el botón de MENU/
SET.
[LANGUAGE]  # [Español]
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Indicador de estado 
A
≥Cuando la unidad 
accede a la tarjeta SD, 
se enciende el 
indicador de estado.
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∫
Grabar películas
Pulse el botón de películas para comenzar a grabar.
≥Cuando comienza a grabar,  ; cambia a ¥.
∫ Grabar fotografías
1) Pulse hasta la mitad el botón photoshot.
≥  (blanco) aparece en la pantalla.
2) Pulse el botón photoshot totalmente. ≥  (rojo) aparece en la pantalla.
∫Reproducción de película/fotografía
1) Pulse el botón de reproducción.
≥La última escena o fotografía grabada se 
reproducirá.
≥
Cuando se presiona 1 durante la reproducción de 
una escena, el equipo pasa a la siguiente escena o 
fotografía. Cuando se presiona 
2, el equipo se 
detiene al comienzo de la escena que se está 
reproduciendo. Cuando se presiona nuevamente 
2, el equipo pasa a la escena o fotografía anterior.≥Cuando se presiona 1 (2) durante la 
reproducción de una fotografía, el equipo pasa la siguiente 
(anterior) escena o fotografía.
2) Seleccione la operación de reproducción utilizando el ícono de operación A.
: Visualización de miniaturas
: Pausa
/:Ajuste del volumen
/ : Avance rápido/rebobinado 
(durante la reproducción)
: Reproducción
: Detener / : Reproducción cuadro por cuadro
//
/ : Hacia la siguientes (anteriores) escenas/fotografías
≥
El icono de operación desaparecerá cuando no haya operación por algunos 
segundos. Se visualiza nuevamente cuando se realiza de nuevo la reproducción.
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							One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
© Panasonic Corporation 2010
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