Panasonic Hm Ta2 Owners Manual

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19USB Latch ( l22)
20 USB terminal [ ] (l 22, 65, 67, 73)
21 USB terminal cover ( l22)
22 HDMI cover
23 Headphone terminal cover 
About locks for USB terminal cover, HDMI/Headphone cover and 
SD card door
Each door/cover is equipped with a LOCK lever to lock the open/close 
lever. When opening and closing the door/cover, slide the LOCK lever 
and then slide the open/close lever. USB terminal cover HDMI/Headphone 
cover SD card door
ALOCK leverBOpen/close lever
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Preparation
Charging the battery
Important:
≥This unit has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Do not 
remove except when disposing of this unit.
≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥ The battery can also be charged using the AC adaptor (optional). 
(l 23, 98)
1Take out the USB terminal.≥Be careful as the USB terminal will jump out.
1 Slide the LOCK lever for the USB terminal cover  A to release the 
lock on the open/close lever for the USB terminal cover  B.
2 Open the USB terminal cover while sliding the open/close lever for 
the USB terminal cover  B in the direction indicated by the arrow.
3 Press the USB Latch  C until the USB terminal comes out.
1 Slide the USB Latch  A until the USB terminal cover opens.
2 Slide the USB Latch  A again until the USB terminal comes out.
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge 
the battery fully before using this unit for the first time.
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2Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB 
extension cord.
≥Be sure to connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB 
extension cord when charging the battery.
≥ Connect the USB extension cord by inserting it securely all the 
way without forcing.
A USB extension cord (supplied)
B AC adaptor (optional)
≥ Do not use any other USB extension cords except the supplied one. 
(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords.)
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Insert the USB extension cord securely all the way. (Insert to line C.) It 
will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way.
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VSK0750; optional).
≥ The status indicator will flash red at  an interval of 2 seconds, indicating 
that charging has begun.
≥ During charging, the status indicator flashes. When charging is 
finished, the status indicator turns off.
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∫To return the USB terminal to its original position≥When pressing the USB terminal with your fingers, press slowly and carefully.
1 Press the USB Latch  C.
2 While pressing on the USB Latch  C, press the USB terminal with 
your finger.
≥ Release your finger from the USB Latch  C, and push in the USB 
terminal until it is locked.
3 Close the USB terminal cover.
4 While the USB terminal cover is closed, slide the open/close lever for 
the USB terminal cover  B toward the direction of the arrow.
5 Slide the LOCK lever for the USB terminal cover  A to lock the open/
close lever for the USB terminal cover  B.
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Slide the USB Latch A.2While the USB Latch A is slid, press the USB terminal with your finger.≥ Release your finger from the USB Latch A , and push in the USB 
terminal until it is locked.
3 Close the USB terminal cover.
≥Please refer to page 82 if the status indicator flashes quickly.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave unit in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long 
period time with doors and windows closed.
≥ If the operating time is still too sh ort even after the battery is fully 
charged, the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced. Contact 
consumer support. ( l101, 102)
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Operation is not guaranteed for all devices equipped with a USB terminal.
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∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH
* Maximum continuous recordable time for one scene: j
If [Video Rec Mode] is set to //:
29min59sec
j If [Video Rec Mode] is set to  :
Approx. 20 min (up to 4 GB recording capacity)
≥ These times are approximations.
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The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been 
discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary 
depending on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature.
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when 
repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, adjusting 
the zoom etc.
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This unit becomes warm after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
≥ CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association.
≥ Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB)
Charging and motion pictures recording time
Charging timeRecording modeMaximum 
continuous 
recordable time
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Actual 
recordable 
time
4h20min 1h25min 50min
/ 1h30min 55min
1h45min 1h
Approximate operating time and number of 
recordable still pictures
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 
230 pictures By CIPA standard
Recording timeApprox. 115 min
Playback time Approx. 210 min
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∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH
* Maximum continuous recordable time for one voice: Approx. 5 h (up to 4 GB recording capacity)
≥ These times are approximations.
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The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been 
discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary 
depending on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature.
≥ This unit becomes warm after use or charging. This is not a 
malfunction.
Charging and voices recording time
Charging timeRecording modeMaximum continuous 
recordable time*
4h20min 4h30min
4h30min
/ 4h30min
Battery capacity indication≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. 
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If the battery discharges, then   will become red.
PCM
256AAC
128AAC128LowAAC
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Preparation
Preparing the card
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
≥When a card has not been inserted: Scenes, still pictures and 
voices can be recorded on the built-in memory and played back. 
(  appears.)
≥ When a card has been inserted: Scenes, still pictures and voices 
can be recorded on the card and played back.
Normally, insert the card to use.
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed 
Class Rating* for motion picture recording.
Cards that you can use with this unit
This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory 
Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using 
an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card with other equipment, 
check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards.
Card  typeCapacityMotion picture/
Voice recordingStill picture  recording
SD 
Memory  Card 8MB/
16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/
128 MB/256 MB Cannot be 
guaranteed in 
operation. Cannot be 
guaranteed in 
operation.
512MB/1GB/2GB
Can be used. Can be used.
SDHC 
Memory  Card4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/
12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/ 32 GB
SDXC 
Memory  Card 48 GB/64 GB
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed  standard regarding continuous writing. 
Check via the label on the card, etc. e.g.:
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≥Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC 
Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion 
picture recording on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This website is in English only.)
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB 
or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based 
on SD Memory Card Specifications.
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When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no 
recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.
∫ About Built-in Memory
≥Recordable Memory size: Approx. 10 MB
≥ You cannot copy the recorded pictures to a card.
≥ The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device.
≥ The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access 
time for a card.
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Caution:Check that the status indicator has gone off.
1Open the SD card door and insert (remove) the SD 
card into (from) the card slot B.
≥Face the label side  C in the direction shown in the illustration and 
press it straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
≥ Open the SD card door after releasing the lock with the LOCK 
lever for the SD card door.
2Securely close the SD card door.
Inserting/removing an SD card
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used 
on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. 
(l 57) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is 
deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
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Status indicator  A≥When this unit is accessing 
the SD card, the status 
indicator lights up.
≥ Insert SD card as shown in the figure.
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≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card 
may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card.
≥ When the status indicator is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB terminal
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the status indicator is on may result in 
damage to data/SD card or this unit.
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water, dirt or dust.
≥ Do not place SD cards in the following areas:
jIn direct sunlight
j In very dusty or humid areas
j Near a heater
j Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature 
(condensation can occur.)
j Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their cases when you are not using 
them.
≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD card. ( l85)
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