Panasonic Hm Ta2 Owners Manual

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≥Voices recorded with this unit can be played back on a PC using 
QuickTime (Ver. 7 or later) or copi ed to a PC using Windows Explorer.
≥ Playing back still pictures on a PC using standard Windows picture 
viewer or a commercially availabl e picture viewer, or copying still 
pictures to a PC using Wind ows Explorer is available.
≥ Refer to page 70 if using a Mac.
≥Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device 
cannot be written to HD Writer PE 2.0.
≥ We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than 
HD Writer PE 2.0 to read/write motion picture. 
≥ Do not start HD Writer PE 2.0 and other software at the same time. 
Close any other software if you start HD Writer PE 2.0 and close 
HD Writer PE 2.0 if you start any other software.
Important Notice
≥When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following 
support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
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With a PC
Operating environment
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are 
fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when 
devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension 
cables other than the supplied USB extension cord.
j Operation on an upgraded OS.
j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, 
Windows 95, Windows 98, Window s 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT 
and Windows 2000.
∫ Operating environment for HD Writer PE 2.0
PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSWindows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Starter/Home Basic/
Home Premium/Ultimate/Professional or SP1
Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic/
Home Premium/Business/Ultimate SP1/SP2
Windows XP (32 bit) SP3
CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or higher
≥Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or 
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher 
is recommended when a playback function is 
used.
≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is 
recommended when using the editing function.
RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/
2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more 
recommended)
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≥Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, 
French, Simplified Chinese and Russian.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, 
Windows XP Media Cente r Edition, Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 
Enterprise.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.
≥
If using Windows XP, an administrative account user only can use this 
software. If using Windows Vista/Windows 7, administrative account and 
standard account users only can use this software. (An administrative 
account user should install and uninstall this software.)
≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory 
is not fulfilling the requirements of the operating environment.
≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card.
≥ Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC. It 
may become inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if the 
capacity gets low.
Display High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more 
recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024 k768 pixels or more 
(1920k 1080 pixels or more recommended)
Windows 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c 
compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended)
Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express
™k 16 compatible recommended
Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended
Free hard disk 
drive space Ultra DMA — 100 or more
450 MB or more (for installing the software)
Sound
DirectSound Support
InterfaceUSB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Other 
requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
Internet connection
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∫Operating environment for the card reader function 
(mass storage)
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in 
the OS.
PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSWindows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1
Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2)
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)
CPUWindows 7/Windows Vista: 
1.0 GHz or higher
32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
Windows XP: Intel Pentium
III 450 MHz or higher 
or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher
RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/
2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/
Ultimate/Enterprise: 1 GB or more
Windows XP: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more 
recommended)
InterfaceUSB port
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
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With a PC
Installation
When installing the software, log on to your computer as the 
Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you 
do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.)
≥Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is 
being installed.
≥ Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows 7.
≥ Turn on the unit.
1Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB 
extension cord.
≥Do not use any other USB extension cords except the supplied one. 
(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords.)
2Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.≥The following screen is displayed automatically. Click [HD Writer PE 
2.0]  # [Yes].
≥ If using Windows 7 is in use, or if the following screen is not displayed 
automatically, select [Start]  # [Computer] (or double-click on 
[Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [HD Writer PE]
*  # 
[setup(.exe)].
* Depending on the PC you are using, [CAM_APP] may be displayed.
3Click [Next].
4Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a 
check beside [I accept the terms of the license 
agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next].
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5Select where the application is to 
be installed, then click [Next].
6Select [Yes] or [No] to create 
shortcut.
7When installation is complete, some notes will appear.
Check the contents, then close the window.
8Select [Yes, I want to restart my 
computer now.], then click 
[Finish].
∫Uninstalling HD Writer PE 2.0
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no 
longer require.
1Select [Start]  # [Control Panel]  # [Uninstall a 
program].
2Select [HD Writer PE 2.0], 
then click [Uninstall].
≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by 
following the on-screen instructions.
≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure 
to reboot the PC.
The PC must be rebooted for the 
application to work.
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With a PC
Connecting to a PC
AUSB extension cord (supplied)
≥ Turn on the unit.
1Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB 
extension cord.
≥Do not use any other USB extension cords except the supplied one. 
(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords.)
≥ Insert the USB extension cord securely all the way. (Insert to line B.) It 
will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way.
2Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.≥The LCD monitor turns off.
≥ The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer 
PE 2.0 is installed.
≥ When there are scenes set to online sharing, the upload screen will be 
displayed.
≥
This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. (l68)
≥ Do not disconnect the USB terminal of this unit while the status 
indicator is on.
≥
When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware 
that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not 
compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card.
≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
≥ Operation is not guaranteed for all devices equipped with a USB 
terminal.
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∫To disconnect USB terminal of this unit safely
Select the   icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click 
[Eject Panasonic Mobile Camera].
≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.
≥
Removable disk (Example:  ) is displayed in [Computer].
Example folder structure of an SD card:
1Up to a total of 999 files of 
motion pictures, still 
pictures and voices can 
be saved in a single 
folder. 
2 Recorded scenes.
3 JPEG format still pictures
4 Recorded voices 
∫Copying your still pictures to your PC
Card reader function (mass storage)
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer 
or other programs.
1 Double click the folder that contains the still pictures. ([DCIM]  # 
[100CDPFP] etc.)
2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder (on  the PC’s HDD).
≥Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so may make the SD card 
unusable in this unit.
≥ When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will 
not be recognized by this unit.
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.
About the PC display
We recommend using HD Writer PE 2.0 to copy or write back motion picture data.Using Windows Explorer or other programs on the PC to copy, move or 
rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being 
unusable with HD Writer PE 2.0.
DCIM
CAM_SD/CAM_MEM
100CDPFP
IMGA0001.MP4

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IMGA0002.JPG
IMGA0003.M4A
IMGA0004.WAV
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With a PC
Starting HD Writer PE 2.0
≥To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for 
standard user account (only for Windows 7/Windows Vista).
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account.
(On the PC)
Select [Start]  # [All Programs]  # [Panasonic] # 
[HD Writer PE 2.0]  # [HD Writer PE].
≥For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF 
operating instructions of the software.
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 
or later to read the PDF operating instructions.
Select [Start]  # [All Programs]  # [Panasonic]  # 
[HD Writer PE 2.0]  # [Operating Instructions].
Reading the operating instructions of the 
software applications
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With a PC
If using Mac
≥HD Writer PE 2.0 is not available for Mac.
≥iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc.
∫ Operating environment
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are 
fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.
≥
The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
∫ Copying still pictures on PC
≥Turn on the unit.
1Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB 
extension cord.
≥Do not use any other USB extension cords except the supplied one. 
(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords.)
2Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.
3Double-click [CAM_SD] or [CAM_MEM] displayed on 
the desktop.
≥Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
4Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures 
you want to acquire or the folder storing those 
pictures to any different folder on the PC.
∫ To disconnect USB terminal of this unit safely
Drag [CAM_SD] or [CAM_MEM] disk icon to the [Trash], and then 
disconnect the USB terminal of this unit.
PC Mac
OSMac OS X 10.6.6
CPUIntel Core Duo or better
RAM1 GB or more
InterfaceUSB port
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