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Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. HM-TA20 HM-TA2 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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) Owner's Manual High Definition Mobile Camera Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. HM-TA20 HM-TA2 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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) Owner's Manual High Definition Mobile Camera Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
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HM-TA20 The serial number is on the tag located on Dealer Phone No. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! the market today. Be sure to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. ≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on ... accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this manual as your convenient camera information source. Serial No. Safety Precautions HM-TA20 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside...
HM-TA20 The serial number is on the tag located on Dealer Phone No. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! the market today. Be sure to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. ≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on ... accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this manual as your convenient camera information source. Serial No. Safety Precautions HM-TA20 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside...
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...not occur in a residential installation. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HM-TA20/HM-TA2 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to radio communications. Any changes or modifications not expressly... with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to Part 15 of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4 VQT3N87...
...not occur in a residential installation. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HM-TA20/HM-TA2 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to radio communications. Any changes or modifications not expressly... with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to Part 15 of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4 VQT3N87...
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..., sand, dust, or a direct splashing from the power supply before cleaning. ≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. HM-TA20 HM-TA2 Product Identification Marking is located on how to recycle this unit.
..., sand, dust, or a direct splashing from the power supply before cleaning. ≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. HM-TA20 HM-TA2 Product Identification Marking is located on how to recycle this unit.
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... do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more details on SD cards. ∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual show model HM-TA20 , however, parts of the explanation refer to as the "SD card". ≥ Pages for reference are referred to different models. ≥ Depending...Memory Card are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner's manual is designed for use with models HM-TA20 and HM-TA2 . VQT3N87 7 ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for more Memory Cards that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does ...
... do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more details on SD cards. ∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual show model HM-TA20 , however, parts of the explanation refer to as the "SD card". ≥ Pages for reference are referred to different models. ≥ Depending...Memory Card are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner's manual is designed for use with models HM-TA20 and HM-TA2 . VQT3N87 7 ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for more Memory Cards that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does ...
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... Waterproof/ Recording 34 Dustproof and Anti-shock Selecting a mode 34 Performance of this unit Recording motion pictures ...... 35 [HM-TA20 10 Recording still pictures 36 Check before using Recording voices 37 underwater 12 Intelligent Auto Mode 38 Using this unit underwater..........40 Accessories 17 Effect function Preparation (applying special effects) ........ 40 Parts identification and handling 18 For underwater recording [HM-TA20 41 Playback 42 Charging the battery 22 Playing back the slide show/ Charging and motion pictures continuous playback 46 recording...
... Waterproof/ Recording 34 Dustproof and Anti-shock Selecting a mode 34 Performance of this unit Recording motion pictures ...... 35 [HM-TA20 10 Recording still pictures 36 Check before using Recording voices 37 underwater 12 Intelligent Auto Mode 38 Using this unit underwater..........40 Accessories 17 Effect function Preparation (applying special effects) ........ 40 Parts identification and handling 18 For underwater recording [HM-TA20 41 Playback 42 Charging the battery 22 Playing back the slide show/ Charging and motion pictures continuous playback 46 recording...
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... (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within a total of 5 devices.) Panasonic's test method is applied.) 10 VQT3N87 However, the drop height was passed. (Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the...516.5-Shock". (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of this unit [HM-TA20] Waterproof/Dustproof Performance This unit's waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the handling method established by Panasonic. *2 "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" is the test method standard of the ...
... (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within a total of 5 devices.) Panasonic's test method is applied.) 10 VQT3N87 However, the drop height was passed. (Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the...516.5-Shock". (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of this unit [HM-TA20] Waterproof/Dustproof Performance This unit's waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the handling method established by Panasonic. *2 "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" is the test method standard of the ...
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... to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. Preparation Parts identification and handling HM-TA20 HM-TA2 1 1 8 7 2 7 2 6 6 3 3 5 45 4 1 Internal microphones 2 Power button [ ] (l 31) 3 Speaker 4 Hand strap fixture ≥ Attach the hand strap to this is not a malfunction and does not affect...
... to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. Preparation Parts identification and handling HM-TA20 HM-TA2 1 1 8 7 2 7 2 6 6 3 3 5 45 4 1 Internal microphones 2 Power button [ ] (l 31) 3 Speaker 4 Hand strap fixture ≥ Attach the hand strap to this is not a malfunction and does not affect...
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HM-TA20 9 10 11 HM-TA2 9 10 11 12 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 (l 39) 11 Lens 12 HM-TA2 USB Latch (l 22) VQT3N87 19
HM-TA20 9 10 11 HM-TA2 9 10 11 12 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 (l 39) 11 Lens 12 HM-TA2 USB Latch (l 22) VQT3N87 19
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HM-TA20 13 14 15 16 RESET 17 18 19 20 21 HM-TA2 22 23 13 14 20 21 13 SD card door (l 29) 14 Card slot (l 29) 15 Headphone terminal [Ë] ≥ Use the earphone/headphone with a A part width ‰ 11 mm (0.43 q) or smaller. 16 Reset button [RESET] (l 80) 17 HDMI mini connector (l 58) 18 HM-TA20 HDMI/Headphone cover 20 VQT3N87 15 16 RESET 17
HM-TA20 13 14 15 16 RESET 17 18 19 20 21 HM-TA2 22 23 13 14 20 21 13 SD card door (l 29) 14 Card slot (l 29) 15 Headphone terminal [Ë] ≥ Use the earphone/headphone with a A part width ‰ 11 mm (0.43 q) or smaller. 16 Reset button [RESET] (l 80) 17 HDMI mini connector (l 58) 18 HM-TA20 HDMI/Headphone cover 20 VQT3N87 15 16 RESET 17
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.../cover, slide the LOCK lever and then slide the open /close lever. 19 HM-TA20 USB Latch (l 22) 20 USB terminal [ ] (l 22, 65, 67, 73) 21 USB terminal cover (l 22) 22 HM-TA2 HDMI cover 23 HM-TA2 Headphone terminal cover HM-TA20 About locks for USB terminal cover, HDMI/Headphone cover and SD card door...
.../cover, slide the LOCK lever and then slide the open /close lever. 19 HM-TA20 USB Latch (l 22) 20 USB terminal [ ] (l 22, 65, 67, 73) 21 USB terminal cover (l 22) 22 HM-TA2 HDMI cover 23 HM-TA2 Headphone terminal cover HM-TA20 About locks for USB terminal cover, HDMI/Headphone cover and SD card door...
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... 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 first time. HM-TA20 1 Slide the LOCK lever for the USB terminal cover A to release the lock on . ≥ ... USB terminal comes out. 22 VQT3N87 Do not remove except when disposing of this unit for the USB terminal cover B in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. HM-TA2 1 Slide the USB Latch A until the USB terminal cover opens. 2 Slide the USB Latch A again until ...
... 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 first time. HM-TA20 1 Slide the LOCK lever for the USB terminal cover A to release the lock on . ≥ ... USB terminal comes out. 22 VQT3N87 Do not remove except when disposing of this unit for the USB terminal cover B in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. HM-TA2 1 Slide the USB Latch A until the USB terminal cover opens. 2 Slide the USB Latch A again until ...
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HM-TA2 1 Slide the USB Latch A. 2 While the USB Latch A is slid, press the USB terminal with your finger. ≥ Release your ... needs to be replaced. ∫ To return the USB terminal to its original position ≥ When pressing the USB terminal with a USB terminal. 24 VQT3N87 HM-TA20 1 Press the USB Latch C. 2 While pressing on the USB Latch C, press the USB terminal with your finger...
HM-TA2 1 Slide the USB Latch A. 2 While the USB Latch A is slid, press the USB terminal with your finger. ≥ Release your ... needs to be replaced. ∫ To return the USB terminal to its original position ≥ When pressing the USB terminal with a USB terminal. 24 VQT3N87 HM-TA20 1 Press the USB Latch C. 2 While pressing on the USB Latch C, press the USB terminal with your finger...
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... it will go. ≥ Press the center of the recorded data is deleted. VQT3N87 29 Caution: Check that the status indicator has gone off. HM-TA2 Status indicator A ≥ When this unit, format the SD card. (l 57) When the SD card is formatted, all of the SD card and... as shown in the figure. 1 Open the SD card door and insert (remove) the SD card into (from Panasonic, or one previously used on this unit is deleted, it straight out. ≥ HM-TA20 Open the SD card door after releasing the lock with the LOCK lever for the first time on other...
... it will go. ≥ Press the center of the recorded data is deleted. VQT3N87 29 Caution: Check that the status indicator has gone off. HM-TA2 Status indicator A ≥ When this unit, format the SD card. (l 57) When the SD card is formatted, all of the SD card and... as shown in the figure. 1 Open the SD card door and insert (remove) the SD card into (from Panasonic, or one previously used on this unit is deleted, it straight out. ≥ HM-TA20 Open the SD card door after releasing the lock with the LOCK lever for the first time on other...
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Still pictures: Independent of zoom magnification, this unit can also zoom by directly touching the zoom bar. j The bright light may lead to accidents. ≥ HM-TA20 Setting for the LED light will be canceled when you turn off . ≥ The setting will be within approx. 80 cm (2.6 feet) of zoom magnification, ...
Still pictures: Independent of zoom magnification, this unit can also zoom by directly touching the zoom bar. j The bright light may lead to accidents. ≥ HM-TA20 Setting for the LED light will be canceled when you turn off . ≥ The setting will be within approx. 80 cm (2.6 feet) of zoom magnification, ...
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... mode. (l 39) VQT3N87 41 j The zoom magnification will be released. ≥ The setting will be normal when you have the following limitations. For underwater recording [HM-TA20] This unit can record motion pictures/still pictures under water to a depth 3 m (10 feet). 1 Press and hold the screen lock button until the precaution message...
... mode. (l 39) VQT3N87 41 j The zoom magnification will be released. ≥ The setting will be normal when you have the following limitations. For underwater recording [HM-TA20] This unit can record motion pictures/still pictures under water to a depth 3 m (10 feet). 1 Press and hold the screen lock button until the precaution message...
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... the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer PE 2.0. ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to Skype again. HM-TA20 HM-TA2 80 VQT3N87 Problem When connected by the PC. Check points ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the USB terminal...
... the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer PE 2.0. ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to Skype again. HM-TA20 HM-TA2 80 VQT3N87 Problem When connected by the PC. Check points ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the USB terminal...
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... or the storage bag after use it after letting it dry for copyright protection and management and the capacity which may look whiter than normal.) HM-TA20 ≥ A sound might be muffled or warped when there is very short even after letting the water drip out from the microphone and speaker by...
... or the storage bag after use it after letting it dry for copyright protection and management and the capacity which may look whiter than normal.) HM-TA20 ≥ A sound might be muffled or warped when there is very short even after letting the water drip out from the microphone and speaker by...
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How to remove screws. HM-TA20 HM-TA2 VQT3N87 87 If disassembled, repair is not instruction for repair. This figure describes the disposal of the unit, it is not possible. ≥ Using a driver (optional), disassemble in the following sequence. ≥ If it cannot be removed smoothly, contact Panasonic's Service Center. ≥ Keep disassembled parts out of reach of children. 1 Remove all screws shown in the figure. ( HM-TA20 : 9 screws, HM-TA2 : 7 screws) ≥ Use a Phillips screwdriver (optional) to remove the battery Disassemble after the battery runs out.
How to remove screws. HM-TA20 HM-TA2 VQT3N87 87 If disassembled, repair is not instruction for repair. This figure describes the disposal of the unit, it is not possible. ≥ Using a driver (optional), disassemble in the following sequence. ≥ If it cannot be removed smoothly, contact Panasonic's Service Center. ≥ Keep disassembled parts out of reach of children. 1 Remove all screws shown in the figure. ( HM-TA20 : 9 screws, HM-TA2 : 7 screws) ≥ Use a Phillips screwdriver (optional) to remove the battery Disassemble after the battery runs out.
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HM-TA20 HM-TA2 Regarding the handling of used batteries ≥ Insulate the terminals with a driver. 2 Open this unit as shown in the figure below, and remove the battery with cellophane tape or similar. ≥ Do not disassemble. 88 VQT3N87
HM-TA20 HM-TA2 Regarding the handling of used batteries ≥ Insulate the terminals with a driver. 2 Open this unit as shown in the figure below, and remove the battery with cellophane tape or similar. ≥ Do not disassemble. 88 VQT3N87