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Approximate number of recordable 
pictures 
≥SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated 
number is the approximate number of recordable pictures.
Recording modes/approximate 
recordable time (voices)
≥SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated 
times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.
≥ The default setting is  .
≥ Maximum continuous recordable time for one voice:
Approx. 5 h (up to 4 GB recording capacity)
≥ The recordable time may be reduced if short recording is repeated.
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Picture size3264k24481600k1200640 k4801920k1080
SD card 4GB
1400 5400 23900 5200
16 GB 5800 22100 97600 21200
64 GB 23500 82300 247100 82300
Built-in memory
Approx. 10 MB 4167115
Recording mode/
File formatL-PCM256 kbps 
AAC128 kbps AAC/128 kbps AAC  LowGain
SD card 4GB
5h30min 32h62h20min
16 GB
22 h131h10min254h50min
64 GB
91 h 532 h1033 h
Built-in memory Approx. 10 MB30 s 3 min7min
PCM256AAC128AAC128LowAAC
PCM
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Specifications
High Definition Mobile Camera
Information for your safety
Signal system:
1080/30p, 720/30p, 540/30p, 480/30p
Recording format:
MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4)
Image sensor:
1/4z MOS image sensor
Total; 5330 K
Effective pixels; Motion picture; 2930 K (16:9), 2190 K (4:3)
Still picture; 2930 K (16:9), 5080 K (4:3)
Lens:
F2.8
Focal length; 4.1 mm
35 mm equivalent;Motion picture; 49 mm (16:9)/59 mm (4:3)
Still picture; 49 mm (16:9)/39 mm (4:3)
Minimum focus distance;  Motion pictures;  Approx. 30 cm (11.8 q)
Still pictures;  Approx. 10 cm (3.9 q)
Zoom:
1 k  Optical Zoom, 4 k Digital Zoom
Power source:
DC 5.0 V (When using USB)/DC 3.7 V (When using battery)
Power consumption:
Recording; 2.6 W/Charging; 2.5 W
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Monitor:
3.0z LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots)
Microphone:
Stereo
Speaker:
1 round speaker, dynamic type
White balance adjustment:
Auto tracking white balance system
Standard illumination:
1,400 lx
Minimum required illumination:
Approx. 9 lx (1/30)
HDMI mini connector video output level:
HDMI™ 1080i/576p/480p
HDMI mini connector audio output level:
Linear PCM
Headphone output:
10 mW r10 mW, 16 h (Stereo mini jack)
USB:
Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support)
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type A
Battery charging function (charge via USB terminal with the unit turned off)WEB camera;
Compression;Motion JPEG
Picture size; 640 k480, 320 k240, 160 k120
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Dimensions:
64.3 mm (W)k112.6 mm (H)k 17.7 mm (D)
[2.53 q (W) k4.43 q (H)k 0.70q (D)] (excluding projecting parts)
59.8 mm (W) k108.9 mm (H) k16.9 mm (D)
[2.35 q (W) k4.29 q (H)k 0.67q (D)] (excluding projecting parts)
Mass (Weight) in operation:
Approx. 155
g (Approx. 0.342 lbs.) 
[with an SD card (optional)]
Approx. 144
g (Approx. 0.317 lbs.) 
[with an SD card (optional)]
Mass (Weight):
Approx. 153
g (Approx. 0.337 lbs.) 
[without an SD card (optional)]
Approx. 142
g (Approx. 0.313 lbs.) 
[without an SD card (optional)]
Operating temperature:
0°Cto35°C (32°Fto95°F)
Operating humidity:
10%RH to 80%RH
Battery operation time:
See page 25
Waterproof performance:
Equivalent to IEC 60529 “IPX8”.
(Usable for 60 minutes in 3 m (10 feet) water depth)
HM-TA20
HM-TA2
HM-TA20
HM-TA2
HM-TA20
HM-TA2
HM-TA20
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Dustproof performance:
Equivalent to IEC 60529 “IP5X”.
Crash resistance performance:
The test method of this unit is in compliance with “MIL-STD 810F 
Method 516.5-Shock”
*.* “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of the U.S. Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests 
from a height of 122 cm (4.0 feet), at 26 orientations (8 corners, 
12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 
26 orientation drops within 5 devices.
(If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop 
orientation test within a total of 5 devices.)
≥ Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F 
Method 516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 
122 cm (4.0 feet) to 150 cm (5.0 feet) dropping onto 3 cm
 (0.10 feet) 
thick plyboard. This drop test was passed.
(Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of 
the part where drop impact is applied.)
There is no guarantee of not breaking or malfunctioning under 
all conditions.
∫ Motion pictures
Recording media:
SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)
SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant)
Refer to page 27 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
Built-in memory; Approx. 10 MB
Compression:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, iFrame
HM-TA20
HM-TA20
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Recording mode and transfer rate:; Approx. 12 Mbps (VBR)
; Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
; Approx. 3 Mbps (VBR)
; Approx. 24 Mbps (VBR)
Refer to page 90 for the recordable time.
Picture size:
; 1920 k1080/30p
; 1280 k720/30p
; 640k 480/30p
; 960k 540/30p
Audio compression:
AAC (2 ch)
∫Still pictures
Recording media:
SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)
SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant)
Refer to page 27 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
Built-in memory; Approx. 10 MB
Compression:
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)
Picture size:
Picture aspect [4:3];
3264k 2448/1600k 1200/640k480
Picture aspect [16:9];
1920k 1080
Refer to page 91 for the number of recordable pictures.
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∫
Vo i c e s
Recording media:
SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)
SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant)
Refer to page 27 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
Built-in memory; Approx. 10 MB
Compression:
AAC
Specifications may change without prior notice.
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Optional accessories
* AC adaptor (VSK0750) is only for charging.
NOTE:
Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please 
consult your local dealer.
Product numbers correct as of April 2011. These may be subject to 
change.
Accessory No.FigureDescription
RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30 HDMI mini cable
RP-SDN16GU1A
RP-SDN08GU1A
RP-SDN04GU1A
RP-SDN02GU1A Class 4 16 GB SDHC 
Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC 
Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC 
Memory Card
Class4 2GB SD 
Memory Card
RP-SDW64GU1K
RP-SDW48GU1K
RP-SDW32GU1K
RP-SDW16GU1K
RP-SDW08GU1K
RP-SDW04GU1K Class10 64GB SDXC 
Memory Card
Class10 48GB 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
VSK0750
*AC adaptor
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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 Mobile Camera 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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aey 1
Mobile Camera
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. 
Web Site at 
Include 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. 
When shipping Lithium Ion batteries  please visit our 
www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to  providing the
most up to date information.
a daytime phone number where you  a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide 
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