Panasonic Hm Ta2 Owners Manual

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the 
instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
Owner’s Manual
High Definition Mobile Camera
Model No.HM-TA20
                                              HM-TA2
VQT3N87
1AG6P1P6253--(S)
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:...

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing 
Panasonic!
You have purchased one 
of the most sophisticated 
and reliable products on 
the market today. Used 
properly, we’re sure it will 
bring you and your family 
years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located on the inner side of the HDMI/
Headphone cover of your camera.
The serial number is on the tag located on the inner side of the SD card 
door of your camera.
Be sure to...

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WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR 
PRODUCT DAMAGE,
≥Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
≥ Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Do not remove covers.
≥ Do not repair this unit by your self. Refer servicing to qualified 
service personnel.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-
IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE 
UNIT IS WELL...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause...

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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera and power supply should 
not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or 
operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for 
outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to 
water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or 
even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the 
internal parts of your camera. Do not attempt to...

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≥DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT 
OBJECTS
≥ DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH 
TEMPERATURE  ... Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, 
next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the 
internal parts of your camera.
≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE  ... If the unit is 
suddenly moved from a cold place 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...

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∫
Indemnity about recorded content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or 
indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or 
edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing 
does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where 
any type of repair is made to the unit.
∫About recording method and compatibility of this unit
This unit can record detailed high definition images based on the MP4...

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(Important) 
About the Waterproof/
Dustproof and Anti-shock 
Performance of this unit 
[HM-TA20] ................................. 10Check before using 
underwater .............................. 12
Using this unit underwater....... 14
Care of this unit after 
using it underwater .................. 15
Accessories.............................. 17
Preparation
Parts identification and 
handling .................................... 18
Charging the battery ................ 22
Charging and motion...

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With a PC
What you can do with a PC ..... 60
Operating environment ........... 62
Installation ................................ 65
Connecting to a PC .................. 67About the PC display............... 68
Starting HD 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...

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(Important) 
About the Waterproof/Dustproof 
and Anti-shock Performance of this 
unit [HM-TA20]
This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or 
waterproofing in all conditions.
*1 This means that this unit can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method 
established by Panasonic.
*2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of 
the U.S. Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests 
from a height...