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Operating Instructions High Definition Mobile Camera HM-TA1 Model No. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca PP VQT2Z95-1 1AG6P1P6073-A(S) Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Operating Instructions High Definition Mobile Camera HM-TA1 Model No. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca PP VQT2Z95-1 1AG6P1P6073-A(S) Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
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... power supply or operate your camera. ≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... There are no user serviceable parts inside a closed car, next to a warm place, moisture may form on the SD card and inside the unit. ≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... This action could permanently damage the internal parts...
... power supply or operate your camera. ≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... There are no user serviceable parts inside a closed car, next to a warm place, moisture may form on the SD card and inside the unit. ≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... This action could permanently damage the internal parts...
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... MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec). ≥ Since the recording method is different from any type of repair is made to the unit. ∫ About recording method and compatibility of problems that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more details on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ Refer to any content if recording or editing does not work properly...
... MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec). ≥ Since the recording method is different from any type of repair is made to the unit. ∫ About recording method and compatibility of problems that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more details on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ Refer to any content if recording or editing does not work properly...
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... Battery supply 11 Connecting to a PC 46 Inserting/removing the About the PC display 47 battery 12 Starting HD Writer PE 1.0 ........ 48 Charging the battery 13 Reading the operating Charging and recording time... 14 instructions of the software Approximate operating time applications 48 and number of Digital zoom in/out function ..... 24 recordable pictures 66 Recording with How to connect 52 this unit 16 Others Inserting/removing an SD card 18 Indications 53 Recording/Playback Messages/Troubleshooting .....55 Cautions for use...
... Battery supply 11 Connecting to a PC 46 Inserting/removing the About the PC display 47 battery 12 Starting HD Writer PE 1.0 ........ 48 Charging the battery 13 Reading the operating Charging and recording time... 14 instructions of the software Approximate operating time applications 48 and number of Digital zoom in/out function ..... 24 recordable pictures 66 Recording with How to connect 52 this unit 16 Others Inserting/removing an SD card 18 Indications 53 Recording/Playback Messages/Troubleshooting .....55 Cautions for use...
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... 1112 1 Motion picture button (l 22) 2 Playback button [ ] (l 26) 3 Light button [LIGHT] (l 24) 4 Cursor button [T, W, 2, 1] 5 USB terminal slide lever (l 13) 6 MENU/SET button [MENU/SET] (l 32) 7 Delete button [ ] (l 30) 8 Status indicator (l 13, 18, 36) 9 Photoshot button [ ] (l 23) 10 LCD monitor 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. 11 Power button [ ] (l 20...
... 1112 1 Motion picture button (l 22) 2 Playback button [ ] (l 26) 3 Light button [LIGHT] (l 24) 4 Cursor button [T, W, 2, 1] 5 USB terminal slide lever (l 13) 6 MENU/SET button [MENU/SET] (l 32) 7 Delete button [ ] (l 30) 8 Status indicator (l 13, 18, 36) 9 Photoshot button [ ] (l 23) 10 LCD monitor 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. 11 Power button [ ] (l 20...
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...%RH Battery model number [Voltage/ Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Recording mode Maximum continuous recordable time* Actual recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBJ10 (optional) 4 h 10 min / [3.6 V/940 mAh] 1 h 20 min 1 h 35 min 1 h 50 min 45 min 50 min 1h * Maximum continuous recordable time for one scene: j If [REC MODE] is set to : Approx. 20 min (up to direct sunlight for when the battery has been discharged completely. In order to turn...
...%RH Battery model number [Voltage/ Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Recording mode Maximum continuous recordable time* Actual recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBJ10 (optional) 4 h 10 min / [3.6 V/940 mAh] 1 h 20 min 1 h 35 min 1 h 50 min 45 min 50 min 1h * Maximum continuous recordable time for one scene: j If [REC MODE] is set to : Approx. 20 min (up to direct sunlight for when the battery has been discharged completely. In order to turn...
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.... ≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, adjusting the zoom etc. ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. VQT2Z95 15 Approximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures Number of Camera & Imaging Products Association. ≥ Using the supplied battery ≥ Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB) Battery capacity indication ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. # # # # If the battery discharges, then will become...
.... ≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, adjusting the zoom etc. ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. VQT2Z95 15 Approximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures Number of Camera & Imaging Products Association. ≥ Using the supplied battery ≥ Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB) Battery capacity indication ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. # # # # If the battery discharges, then will become...
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... total of the capacity of recordable scenes on a single SD card is 8999100. ∫ About the screen display when recording motion pictures : Recording mode ¥: Recording motion picture ;: Recording pause 01h30m: Remaining time for second. changes to ¥. 2 Press the Motion picture button again to pause recording. ≥ The images recorded between pressing the Motion picture button to start recording and pressing it again to start from approx. 30 seconds and the recording will not function when recording still pictures or using digital zoom.
... total of the capacity of recordable scenes on a single SD card is 8999100. ∫ About the screen display when recording motion pictures : Recording mode ¥: Recording motion picture ;: Recording pause 01h30m: Remaining time for second. changes to ¥. 2 Press the Motion picture button again to pause recording. ≥ The images recorded between pressing the Motion picture button to start recording and pressing it again to start from approx. 30 seconds and the recording will not function when recording still pictures or using digital zoom.
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... your eyes. j Keep a distance of at least 1 m (3.3 feet) when recording babies. ≥ Do not use , the recordable time when using the battery is shortened. ≥ The subject should be within approx. 70 cm (2.3 feet) of the images taken in /out function The maximum digital zoom ratio is 4k. Light button Each time the button is pressed, the LED light is turned on . Digital zoom in a dimly-lit place.
... your eyes. j Keep a distance of at least 1 m (3.3 feet) when recording babies. ≥ Do not use , the recordable time when using the battery is shortened. ≥ The subject should be within approx. 70 cm (2.3 feet) of the images taken in /out function The maximum digital zoom ratio is 4k. Light button Each time the button is pressed, the LED light is turned on . Digital zoom in a dimly-lit place.
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... the previous scene or still picture. ≥ When 1 (2) is currently being played back. It is displayed again when performing the playback operation again. ≥ Playback will end and it will disappear when there is no operation for recording when the Motion picture button is pressed. ∫ Playback operation Playback operation Thumbnail display Pause Volume adjustment Icon / Operating steps Press T during pause or stop. (l 27) Press MENU/SET button or playback button during playback. When 2 is pressed again, the...
... the previous scene or still picture. ≥ When 1 (2) is currently being played back. It is displayed again when performing the playback operation again. ≥ Playback will end and it will disappear when there is no operation for recording when the Motion picture button is pressed. ∫ Playback operation Playback operation Thumbnail display Pause Volume adjustment Icon / Operating steps Press T during pause or stop. (l 27) Press MENU/SET button or playback button during playback. When 2 is pressed again, the...
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type noise may appear at playback. [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of recordable pictures. Menu list [REC MODE] Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting // C A Favors image quality B Favors recording time C Use this to playback and edit using a Mac. ≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 14) ≥ This function's default setting is . ≥ Please refer to page 65 for details about approximate recordable time. ≥ When the...
type noise may appear at playback. [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of recordable pictures. Menu list [REC MODE] Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting // C A Favors image quality B Favors recording time C Use this to playback and edit using a Mac. ≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 14) ≥ This function's default setting is . ≥ Please refer to page 65 for details about approximate recordable time. ≥ When the...
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... the TV screen is 4:3 [TV SYSTEM] Output settings can be changed to match the environment in use when playing back connected to a TV. : [SETUP] # [TV SYSTEM] # desired setting [NTSC]: [PAL]: Output in NTSC format video signal (North America, Japan, etc.) Output in PAL format video signal (Europe, etc.) [ALERT SOUND] You can check the start and stop of recording, or turning the unit on/off with an audio tone. : [ALERT SOUND] # [ON] [WEB CAMERA] This...
... the TV screen is 4:3 [TV SYSTEM] Output settings can be changed to match the environment in use when playing back connected to a TV. : [SETUP] # [TV SYSTEM] # desired setting [NTSC]: [PAL]: Output in NTSC format video signal (North America, Japan, etc.) Output in PAL format video signal (Europe, etc.) [ALERT SOUND] You can check the start and stop of recording, or turning the unit on/off with an audio tone. : [ALERT SOUND] # [ON] [WEB CAMERA] This...
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∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) : [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) ≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) [TV ASPECT] setting [16:9] [4:3] VQT2Z95 37
∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) : [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) ≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) [TV ASPECT] setting [16:9] [4:3] VQT2Z95 37
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... and share them with built-in HD Writer PE 1.0 video editing software. ≥ See page 44 for easy copying and uploading motion pictures on the Internet. HD Writer PE 1.0 You can upload motion pictures on your family and friends. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer PE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use and follow the on-screen instructions for how to SD cards using the HD Writer PE...
... and share them with built-in HD Writer PE 1.0 video editing software. ≥ See page 44 for easy copying and uploading motion pictures on the Internet. HD Writer PE 1.0 You can upload motion pictures on your family and friends. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer PE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use and follow the on-screen instructions for how to SD cards using the HD Writer PE...
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With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer PE 1.0 is not guaranteed with the driver installed as standard in the OS. ∫ Copying still pictures on PC ≥ Turn on the desktop. ≥ Files are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ The USB equipment operates with any other USB extension cords except the supplied one. (Operation is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie'09 supported. in [100CDPFP...
With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer PE 1.0 is not guaranteed with the driver installed as standard in the OS. ∫ Copying still pictures on PC ≥ Turn on the desktop. ≥ Files are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ The USB equipment operates with any other USB extension cords except the supplied one. (Operation is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie'09 supported. in [100CDPFP...
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.... If this unit may swell after the battery is sufficiently charged. (l 13) ≥ In cold places, the battery using the battery, and purchase a new one. Battery runs down quickly. ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it cannot be recognized by the unit. Others Messages/Troubleshooting ∫ Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be replaced. Continued use in such a state may be turned on long enough. PLEASE CHECK CARD.
.... If this unit may swell after the battery is sufficiently charged. (l 13) ≥ In cold places, the battery using the battery, and purchase a new one. Battery runs down quickly. ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it cannot be recognized by the unit. Others Messages/Troubleshooting ∫ Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be replaced. Continued use in such a state may be turned on long enough. PLEASE CHECK CARD.
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..., remove the battery and contact consumer support. (l 74, 75) ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for the connection. ≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for motion picture recording. (l 16) ≥ The recordable time may damage the data on the SD card.) ≥ If normal operation is turned on. Using the unit, format...
..., remove the battery and contact consumer support. (l 74, 75) ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for the connection. ≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for motion picture recording. (l 16) ≥ The recordable time may damage the data on the SD card.) ≥ If normal operation is turned on. Using the unit, format...
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Others Specifications High Definition Mobile Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using USB)/DC 4.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 2.5 W/Charging: 2.5 W Signal system: 1080/30p, 720/30p, 540/30p, 480/30p Recording format: MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant 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...
Others Specifications High Definition Mobile Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using USB)/DC 4.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 2.5 W/Charging: 2.5 W Signal system: 1080/30p, 720/30p, 540/30p, 480/30p Recording format: MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant 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...
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... GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card * Please refer to change. Please consult your local dealer. VQT2Z95 71 Others Optional accessories Accessory No. Product numbers correct as of July 2010. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may be subject to page 14, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. These may...
... GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card * Please refer to change. Please consult your local dealer. VQT2Z95 71 Others Optional accessories Accessory No. Product numbers correct as of July 2010. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may be subject to page 14, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. These may...
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... A/V terminal 36 Menu 32 Alert sound 34 Motion picture ∫B compatibility 28 Battery 11, 62 ∫ N Battery capacity indication . . . 15 Number of recordable ∫C pictures 66 Card 16, 62 ∫ P Charging time 14 Picture size 33 Cleaning 61 Power button 20 Clock set 21 ∫ R Condensation 63 Creating still picture from motion picture 29 Recordable time 14, 65 Recording modes 33 Remaining number of ∫D recordable pictures 23 Date and time setting 21 Remaining time for Delete 30 motion picture recording . . . . .22 Digital zoom 24 ∫...
... A/V terminal 36 Menu 32 Alert sound 34 Motion picture ∫B compatibility 28 Battery 11, 62 ∫ N Battery capacity indication . . . 15 Number of recordable ∫C pictures 66 Card 16, 62 ∫ P Charging time 14 Picture size 33 Cleaning 61 Power button 20 Clock set 21 ∫ R Condensation 63 Creating still picture from motion picture 29 Recordable time 14, 65 Recording modes 33 Remaining number of ∫D recordable pictures 23 Date and time setting 21 Remaining time for Delete 30 motion picture recording . . . . .22 Digital zoom 24 ∫...
