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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Owner's Manual High Definition Mobile Camera Model No. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. 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 P PC VQT3N87 1AG6P1P6253--(S) HM-TA20 HM-TA2 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Owner's Manual High Definition Mobile Camera Model No. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. 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 P PC VQT3N87 1AG6P1P6253--(S) HM-TA20 HM-TA2 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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... your camera in direct sunlight, inside the unit. ≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Such as it to a heater, etc... Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. ≥ TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA ... Information on the SD card...
... your camera in direct sunlight, inside the unit. ≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Such as it to a heater, etc... Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. ≥ TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA ... Information on the SD card...
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... about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ Refer to page 27 for example: l 00 This owner's manual is not compatible. ∫ Cards that you can use with this owner's manual show model HM-TA20 , however, parts of the...
... about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ Refer to page 27 for example: l 00 This owner's manual is not compatible. ∫ Cards that you can use with this owner's manual show model HM-TA20 , however, parts of the...
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... operating time and during playback number of recordable (Playback zoom 47 still pictures 25 Deleting scenes, still pictures Charging and voices recording or voices 48 time 26 Creating still picture from Preparing the card 27 motion picture 50 Cards that you can use To delete unwanted parts of a with this unit 27 motion picture 51 Inserting/removing Setting of online sharing of an SD card 29 motion pictures 52 Turning the unit on/off 31 Using the Setup menu How to use the touch screen...
... operating time and during playback number of recordable (Playback zoom 47 still pictures 25 Deleting scenes, still pictures Charging and voices recording or voices 48 time 26 Creating still picture from Preparing the card 27 motion picture 50 Cards that you can use To delete unwanted parts of a with this unit 27 motion picture 51 Inserting/removing Setting of online sharing of an SD card 29 motion pictures 52 Turning the unit on/off 31 Using the Setup menu How to use the touch screen...
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... Writer PE 2.0 ........ 69 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 69 If using Mac 70 To use as a camera for Skype 71 How to connect 73 Others Indications 74 Messages/Troubleshooting..... 77 Cautions for use 81 Requests when disposing of this unit 86 About copyright 89 Recording modes/approximate recordable time (motion pictures 90 Approximate number of recordable pictures 91 Recording modes/approximate recordable time (voices)...........91 Specifications 92 Optional accessories 98 Accessory Order...
... Writer PE 2.0 ........ 69 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 69 If using Mac 70 To use as a camera for Skype 71 How to connect 73 Others Indications 74 Messages/Troubleshooting..... 77 Cautions for use 81 Requests when disposing of this unit 86 About copyright 89 Recording modes/approximate recordable time (motion pictures 90 Approximate number of recordable pictures 91 Recording modes/approximate recordable time (voices)...........91 Specifications 92 Optional accessories 98 Accessory Order...
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... Actual recordable time 50 min 4 h 20 min / 1 h 30 min 55 min 1 h 45 min 1h * Maximum continuous recordable time for when the battery has been discharged completely. pictures 230 pictures Recording time Approx. 115 min By CIPA standard Playback time Approx. 210 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard ≥ CIPA is not a malfunction. Approximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures Number of Camera & Imaging Products Association. ≥ Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB...
... Actual recordable time 50 min 4 h 20 min / 1 h 30 min 55 min 1 h 45 min 1h * Maximum continuous recordable time for when the battery has been discharged completely. pictures 230 pictures Recording time Approx. 115 min By CIPA standard Playback time Approx. 210 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard ≥ CIPA is not a malfunction. Approximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures Number of Camera & Imaging Products Association. ≥ Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB...
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... ≥ The display changes as high/low temperature. ≥ This unit becomes warm after use or charging. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as the battery capacity reduces. # # # # If the battery discharges, then will become red. 26 VQT3N87 Charging and voices recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH Charging time 4 h 20 min Recording mode PCM AAC 256...
... ≥ The display changes as high/low temperature. ≥ This unit becomes warm after use or charging. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as the battery capacity reduces. # # # # If the battery discharges, then will become red. 26 VQT3N87 Charging and voices recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH Charging time 4 h 20 min Recording mode PCM AAC 256...
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..., play the recorded motion picture with this unit instead. j When the total of the capacity of recordable scenes on a single SD card is 899100. ≥ Operation sound may be used during the recording. Recording motion pictures When in Motion Picture Recording Mode 1 Press the Recording button to start from approx. 30 seconds and the recording will start recording. ≥ When you perform touch operation while recording. ∫ About the screen display when recording motion pictures : Recording mode ¥: Recording motion picture ;: Recording pause 01h30m: Remaining time...
..., play the recorded motion picture with this unit instead. j When the total of the capacity of recordable scenes on a single SD card is 899100. ≥ Operation sound may be used during the recording. Recording motion pictures When in Motion Picture Recording Mode 1 Press the Recording button to start from approx. 30 seconds and the recording will start recording. ≥ When you perform touch operation while recording. ∫ About the screen display when recording motion pictures : Recording mode ¥: Recording motion picture ;: Recording pause 01h30m: Remaining time...
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... the screen. ≥ Operation sound may be recorded when you perform touch operation while recording. ∫ About the screen display when recording voices PCM : Recording mode : Recording voice 01h30m: Remaining time for voice recording 01h30m59s: Elapsed recording time ≥ "h" is displayed on the screen, and you begin recording, (White) changes to (Red). 2 Press the Recording button again to record a still picture. ≥ To prevent battery consumption, it will turn off the screen after approx. 2 minutes of no operation during voice recording. Recording...
... the screen. ≥ Operation sound may be recorded when you perform touch operation while recording. ∫ About the screen display when recording voices PCM : Recording mode : Recording voice 01h30m: Remaining time for voice recording 01h30m59s: Elapsed recording time ≥ "h" is displayed on the screen, and you begin recording, (White) changes to (Red). 2 Press the Recording button again to record a still picture. ≥ To prevent battery consumption, it will turn off the screen after approx. 2 minutes of no operation during voice recording. Recording...
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... where using the battery is shortened. ≥ The subject should be within approx. 80 cm (2.6 feet) of the images taken in a dimly-lit place. 1 (While the recording is paused) Touch [MENU]. 2 Touch . Still pictures: Independent of zoom magnification, this unit can focus on . as it is prohibited. ≥ Do not look directly at drivers etc. VQT3N87 39 Digital zoom in use pointing the LED light...
... where using the battery is shortened. ≥ The subject should be within approx. 80 cm (2.6 feet) of the images taken in a dimly-lit place. 1 (While the recording is paused) Touch [MENU]. 2 Touch . Still pictures: Independent of zoom magnification, this unit can focus on . as it is prohibited. ≥ Do not look directly at drivers etc. VQT3N87 39 Digital zoom in use pointing the LED light...
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.... ¬ Change the mode to be set. ≥ Selected effect icon will be displayed in yellow, and the effect will flash automatically. Makes the skin tone smooth. 40 VQT3N87 When the scene is dark, or when the Night View mode is paused. 2 Touch . 3 Touch the desired effect icon to Motion Picture Recording Mode. 1 Touch [MENU] while the recording is paused. 2 Touch . ≥ Each time is touched...
.... ¬ Change the mode to be set. ≥ Selected effect icon will be displayed in yellow, and the effect will flash automatically. Makes the skin tone smooth. 40 VQT3N87 When the scene is dark, or when the Night View mode is paused. 2 Touch . 3 Touch the desired effect icon to Motion Picture Recording Mode. 1 Touch [MENU] while the recording is paused. 2 Touch . ≥ Each time is touched...
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... this Owner's Manual, instructions for playback are given primarily for a few seconds. 3 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. 42 VQT3N87 It will disappear when there is no operation for using horizontally. 1 Touch [PLAY]. ≥ The last recorded scene or still picture or voice will go into pause mode for recording when the Recording button is displayed. Recording/Playback Playback During playback, we recommend you use this unit horizontally. 10m30s A Operation...
... this Owner's Manual, instructions for playback are given primarily for a few seconds. 3 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. 42 VQT3N87 It will disappear when there is no operation for using horizontally. 1 Touch [PLAY]. ≥ The last recorded scene or still picture or voice will go into pause mode for recording when the Recording button is displayed. Recording/Playback Playback During playback, we recommend you use this unit horizontally. 10m30s A Operation...
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VQT3N87 53 It is . Menu list [Video Rec Mode] Switch the picture quality of , and . *2 iFrame is a format suitable for details about charging and motion pictures recording time. ≥ This function's default setting is recommended when using a Mac. ≥ Please refer to page 25 for Mac (iMovie'11). Recording/Playback Using the Setup menu screen 1 Touch [MENU]. 2 Touch . 3 Touch the submenu A. ≥ To display the next (previous) page: j Touch / . j Slide the submenu display upward (downward) while touching...
VQT3N87 53 It is . Menu list [Video Rec Mode] Switch the picture quality of , and . *2 iFrame is a format suitable for details about charging and motion pictures recording time. ≥ This function's default setting is recommended when using a Mac. ≥ Please refer to page 25 for Mac (iMovie'11). Recording/Playback Using the Setup menu screen 1 Touch [MENU]. 2 Touch . 3 Touch the submenu A. ≥ To display the next (previous) page: j Touch / . j Slide the submenu display upward (downward) while touching...
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... the Recording button is pressed or is touched (In Voice Recording Mode only), a motion picture/still picture or voice is recorded after the Ø10 or Ø2 flashes for the time which has been set. After recording, the Self-timer is canceled. ≥ When another operation is possible to change the date format. [MENU] # # [DATE FORMAT] # desired setting [Y / M / D]/[M / D / Y]/[D / M / Y] VQT3N87 55 [SELF TIMER] This is for recording scenes, still pictures or voices using a tripod...
... the Recording button is pressed or is touched (In Voice Recording Mode only), a motion picture/still picture or voice is recorded after the Ø10 or Ø2 flashes for the time which has been set. After recording, the Self-timer is canceled. ≥ When another operation is possible to change the date format. [MENU] # # [DATE FORMAT] # desired setting [Y / M / D]/[M / D / Y]/[D / M / Y] VQT3N87 55 [SELF TIMER] This is for recording scenes, still pictures or voices using a tripod...
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... other software at the same time. VQT3N87 61 http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on a PC using standard Windows picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer, or copying still pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer is available. ≥ Refer to page 70 if using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. ≥ Voices recorded with this unit can be played...
... other software at the same time. VQT3N87 61 http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on a PC using standard Windows picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer, or copying still pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer is available. ≥ Refer to page 70 if using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. ≥ Voices recorded with this unit can be played...
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... 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. 1 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with any different folder on the PC. ∫ To disconnect USB terminal of this unit safely Drag [CAM_SD] or [CAM_MEM] disk...
... 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. 1 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with any different folder on the PC. ∫ To disconnect USB terminal of this unit safely Drag [CAM_SD] or [CAM_MEM] disk...
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...; Troubleshooting Problem Check points This unit cannot be turned on the SD card.) ≥ If normal operation is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit. Battery runs down quickly. ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is turned on the screen in text. Contact Panasonic's Service Center. Incompatible card. This unit does not stay on an SD card, the card may damage the data on...
...; Troubleshooting Problem Check points This unit cannot be turned on the SD card.) ≥ If normal operation is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit. Battery runs down quickly. ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is turned on the screen in text. Contact Panasonic's Service Center. Incompatible card. This unit does not stay on an SD card, the card may damage the data on...
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... matches the input used for the connection. ≥ Check the setting of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD card. (l 57) ≥ Any scenes, still pictures or voices where the thumbnails are unnecessary, format the SD card to format SD cards. (l 57) If the scenes, still pictures or voices are displayed as cannot be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your...
... matches the input used for the connection. ≥ Check the setting of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD card. (l 57) ≥ Any scenes, still pictures or voices where the thumbnails are unnecessary, format the SD card to format SD cards. (l 57) If the scenes, still pictures or voices are displayed as cannot be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your...
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... Specifications High Definition Mobile Camera Information for your safety 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 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; Approx. 10 cm (3.9 q) Zoom: 1k Optical Zoom, 4k Digital Zoom 92 VQT3N87 Motion picture; 2930 K (16:9), 2190 K (4:3) Still picture; 2930 K (16:9), 5080 K (4:3) Lens...
... Specifications High Definition Mobile Camera Information for your safety 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 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; Approx. 10 cm (3.9 q) Zoom: 1k Optical Zoom, 4k Digital Zoom 92 VQT3N87 Motion picture; 2930 K (16:9), 2190 K (4:3) Still picture; 2930 K (16:9), 5080 K (4:3) Lens...
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...8747;C Playback zoom 47 Power button 31 Card 27, 84 Charging time 25, 26 ∫R Cleaning 83 Recordable time Condensation 85 (motion pictures 25, 90 Creating still picture from motion Recordable time (voices) ....26, 91 picture 50 Remaining number of ∫D recordable pictures 36 Remaining time for Date and time setting 33 motion picture recording ...........35 Date format 55 Remaining time for Delete 48 voice recording 37 Delete unwanted parts 51 Reset button 80 Digital zoom 39 ∫ S ∫E Screen lock button 41 Effect function 40 SD Memory Card 27...
...8747;C Playback zoom 47 Power button 31 Card 27, 84 Charging time 25, 26 ∫R Cleaning 83 Recordable time Condensation 85 (motion pictures 25, 90 Creating still picture from motion Recordable time (voices) ....26, 91 picture 50 Remaining number of ∫D recordable pictures 36 Remaining time for Date and time setting 33 motion picture recording ...........35 Date format 55 Remaining time for Delete 48 voice recording 37 Delete unwanted parts 51 Reset button 80 Digital zoom 39 ∫ S ∫E Screen lock button 41 Effect function 40 SD Memory Card 27...