Panasonic Hm Ta2 Owners Manual
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VQT3N87 11 ∫ 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 spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately. ≥ Waterproof function of this unit is for sea water and fresh water only. ≥ Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the warranty. ≥ The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction. ≥ Supplied accessories are not waterproof. ≥ Cards are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet card into this unit. ≥ Do not leave this unit for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low (at ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or very high [above 35 oC (95 °F)], inside a car under strong sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded. ≥ Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the door/cover (around the rubber seal or connecting terminals) when the door/ cover is opened or closed in places with sand or dust etc. This may result in the impairment of the waterproof performance if the door/cover is closed with foreign objects adhered. Be extremely careful since it may result in malfunction etc. ≥ If any foreign object is adhered to the inner side of the door/cover, remove with a lint-free cloth. ≥ If any liquid such as water droplets is adhered to this unit or inner side of the door/cover, wipe off with a soft dry cloth. Do not open or close the door/cover near the water, when underwater, using wet hands, or when this unit is wet. It may cause water leakage. HM-TA20&TA2_P&PC-VQT3N87_mst.book 11 ページ 2011年4月22日 金曜日 午後12時11分
12 VQT3N87 ∫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 ambient temperature. ≥ Contact Panasonic’s Service Center if the fogging does not disappear. Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when this unit is used in areas that undergo a significant change in temperature or in high humidity, such as the following: ≥ When this unit is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach etc. ≥ When this unit is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a ski resort or at high altitude ≥ When the door/cover is opened in a high-humidity environment 1Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the door/cover. ≥If there is any foreign object, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causing malfunction. ≥ Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid. It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use this unit with liquid adhered. ≥ If there is any foreign material, remove with the lint-free cloth. ≥ Be extremely careful to remove any sand etc. that may adhere to the sides and corners of the rubber seal. Check before using underwater Do not open or close the door/cover in places with sand and dust, close to water, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks. HM-TA20&TA2_P&PC-VQT3N87_mst.book 12 ページ 2011年4月22日 金曜日 午後12時11分
VQT3N87 13 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 trap foreign objects such as liquids, sand, hair or dust etc. USB terminal cover HDMI/Headphone cover SD card door ALOCK leverBOpen/close leverCReleased stateDLocked stateERed part HM-TA20&TA2_P&PC-VQT3N87_mst.book 13 ページ 2011年4月22日 金曜日 午後12時11分
14 VQT3N87 ≥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 of water leak.) ≥ Do not dive into water holding this un it. Do not use this unit in a location where water will splash strongly, such as near rapids or waterfalls. (Strong water pressure may be applied, and it may cause malfunction.) ≥ This unit will sink in the water. Take care not to drop this unit and lose it underwater by securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar measure. ≥ Attaching a tripod with a 5.5 mm (0.22 q) screw or larger may open a hole in this unit through which water will leak. ≥ The touch screen will not work underwat er. It will malfunction, so make sure to press the screen lock button. ( l41) Using this unit underwater HM-TA20&TA2_P&PC-VQT3N87_mst.book 14 ページ 2011年4月22日 金曜日 午後12時11分
VQT3N87 15 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 indoors, avoiding places where water spray or sand may fall. Do not leave this unit uncared for more than 60 minutes after using it underwater. ≥ Leaving this unit with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause damage, discoloration, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration of the waterproof performance. HM-TA20&TA2_P&PC-VQT3N87_mst.book 15 ページ 2011年4月22日 金曜日 午後12時11分
16 VQT3N87 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 dry cloth. ≥ Do not dry this unit with hot air from dryer or similar. Waterproof performance will deteriorate due to deformation. ≥ Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, or cleanser, or soap or detergents. 4Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the door/cover, and wipe off any water droplets or sand left inside using a soft dry cloth. ≥Water droplets may adhere to the card when the door/cover is opened without thoroughly drying. Also, water may accumulate in the gap around the card compartment or the terminal connector. Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft dry cloth. ≥ The water droplets may seep into this unit when the door/cover is closed while it is still wet, causing condensation or failure. HM-TA20&TA2_P&PC-VQT3N87_mst.book 16 ページ 2011年4月22日 金曜日 午後12時11分
VQT3N87 17 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 operation. ( l32) USB extension cord VFA0545 Tripo d VFC4709 HM-TA20&TA2_P&PC-VQT3N87_mst.book 17 ページ 2011年4月22日 金曜日 午後12時11分
18 VQT3N87 Preparation Parts identification and handling 1 Internal microphones 2 Power button [ ] (l31) 3 Speaker 4 Hand strap fixture ≥ 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 does not affect the recorded picture. HM-TA20HM-TA2 1 8 2 3 4 6 7 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 HM-TA20 HM-TA20&TA2_P&PC-VQT3N87_mst.book 18 ページ 2011年4月22日 金曜日 午後12時11分
VQT3N87 19 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 12 USB Latch ( l22) HM-TA20HM-TA2 91011910 1211 HM-TA2 HM-TA20&TA2_P&PC-VQT3N87_mst.book 19 ページ 2011年4月22日 金曜日 午後12時11分
20 VQT3N87 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) 18 HDMI/Headphone cover RESET 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 HM-TA20 RESET13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 HM-TA2 HM-TA20 HM-TA20&TA2_P&PC-VQT3N87_mst.book 20 ページ 2011年4月22日 金曜日 午後12時11分