Panasonic Hm Ta2 Owners Manual

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Handling of this unit
≥Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a 
result of being hit or dropped etc. If an impact to this unit occurs, it 
should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic’s Service Center 
to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
≥ The waterproof performance may be degraded due to the strong water 
pressure when this unit is used deeper than 3 m (10 feet) underwater.
≥ When this unit is splashed with detergent, soap, hot...

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∫When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)
It is not a malfunction or failure of this unit. It may be caused by the 
environment in which this unit is used.
What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged
≥Turn off the unit and open the door/cover in a place with constant 
ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, sand 
and dust. The fog will disappear naturally in 10 minutes to 2 hours with 
the door/cover open when the temperature of this unit gets close to the...

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2Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal 
on the door/cover.
≥The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, 
with use and age. To avoid permanently damaging this unit the 
seals should be replaced once each year. Please contact 
Panasonic’s Service Center for related costs and other information.
3Close the door/cover securely.
≥Lock the LOCK lever securely until the red part is no longer visible.
≥ To prevent water seeping into this unit, be careful not to...

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≥Use this unit underwater at a depth of up to 3 m (10 feet) with the water 
temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC (32 oF to 95 °F).
≥ Do not use this unit at a depth of over 3 m (10 feet).
≥ Do not use it in the hot water over 35 oC (95 °F) (in the bath or hot 
spring).
≥ Do not use this unit underwater not longer than 60 minutes 
continuously.
≥ Do not open or close the door/cover.
≥ Do not apply shock to this unit underwater. (Waterproof performance 
may not be maintained, and there is a chance...

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1Rinse with water with the door/cover closed.
≥After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in fresh water 
in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less.
Care of this unit after using it underwater
Do not open or close the door/cover until the sand and dust is 
removed by rinsing this unit with water.
Make sure to clean this unit after using it.
≥Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on 
your hands, body, hair, etc.
≥ It is recommended to clean this unit...

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2Drain water by holding 
this unit upside down 
and shaking it lightly a 
few times.
≥After using this unit at the 
seaside or underwater, or 
after washing it, water will 
remain at the speaker site 
of this unit for a while and it 
may cause lower sound or sound distortion.
≥ Fasten the strap firmly to prevent this unit from dropping.
3Wipe off water 
drops on this unit 
with a dry soft cloth 
and dry this unit in a 
shaded area which 
is well ventilated.
≥Dry this unit by standing it on a...

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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of April 2011. These may be subject to 
change.
≥The unit comes with built-in HD Writer PE 2.0 video editing 
software.
≥ Supplied accessories are not waterproof.
Hand strap with stylus pen
VFC4708
≥
The stylus pen is used for operations that are 
hard to operate with your fingers or performing 
detailed operations with the touch screen...

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Preparation
Parts identification and handling
1 Internal microphones
2 Power button [ ] (l31)
3 Speaker
4 Hand strap fixture
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Attach the hand strap to this unit and adjust its length using the stylus pen.
5 Recording button ( l35)
6 Status indicator ( l22, 29, 31, 58)
7 LCD monitor (Touch screen) ( l32)
8 Screen lock button ( l41)
Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some 
tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is 
not a malfunction and...

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9 Tripod receptacle
≥If you attach a tripod 
with a 5.5 mm (0.22 q) 
screw or larger, it may 
damage this unit.
10 LED light ( l39)
11 Lens
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USB Latch ( l22)
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13 SD card door (l29)
14 Card slot ( l29)
15 Headphone terminal [ Ë]
≥ Use the earphone/headphone with a  A 
part width ‰ 11 mm (0.43 q) or smaller.
16 Reset button [RESET] ( l80)
17 HDMI mini connector ( l58)
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HDMI/Headphone cover
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