Panasonic Hm Ta2 Owners Manual

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Handling of this unit
≥Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a 
result of being hit or dropped etc. If an impact to this unit occurs, it 
should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic’s Service Center 
to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
≥ The waterproof performance may be degraded due to the strong water 
pressure when this unit is used deeper than 3 m (10 feet) underwater.
≥ When this unit is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath 
additive, sun oil, sun screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
≥ Waterproof function of this unit is for sea water and fresh water only.
≥ Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not 
be covered by the warranty.
≥ The inside of this unit is not  waterproof. Water leakage will cause 
malfunction.
≥ Supplied accessories are not waterproof.
≥ Cards are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not 
insert wet card into this unit.
≥ Do not leave this unit for a long  period of time in places where 
temperature is very low (at ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or very 
high [above 35 oC (95 °F)], inside a car under strong sunlight, close to 
a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be 
degraded.
≥ Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the door/cover 
(around the rubber seal or connecting terminals) when the door/
cover is opened or closed in places with sand or dust etc. This 
may result in the impairment of the waterproof performance if the 
door/cover is closed with foreign objects adhered. Be extremely 
careful since it may result in malfunction etc.
≥ If any foreign object is adhered to the inner side of the door/cover, 
remove with a lint-free cloth.
≥ If any liquid such as water droplets is adhered to this unit or inner 
side of the door/cover, wipe off with a soft dry cloth. Do not open 
or close the door/cover near the water, when underwater, using 
wet hands, or when this unit is wet. It may cause water leakage.
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∫When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)
It is not a malfunction or failure of this unit. It may be caused by the 
environment in which this unit is used.
What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged
≥Turn off the unit and open the door/cover in a place with constant 
ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, sand 
and dust. The fog will disappear naturally in 10 minutes to 2 hours with 
the door/cover open when the temperature of this unit gets close to the 
ambient temperature.
≥ Contact Panasonic’s Service Center if the fogging does not disappear.
Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged
Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged 
when this unit is used in areas that undergo a significant change in 
temperature or in high humidity, such as the following:
≥ When this unit is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot 
beach etc.
≥ When this unit is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as 
at a ski resort or at high altitude
≥ When the door/cover is opened in a high-humidity environment
1Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner 
side of the door/cover.
≥If there is any foreign object, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the 
surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causing 
malfunction.
≥ Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid.
It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use this unit with 
liquid adhered.
≥ If there is any foreign material, remove with the lint-free cloth.
≥ Be extremely careful to remove any sand etc. that may adhere to 
the sides and corners of the rubber seal.
Check before using underwater
Do not open or close the door/cover in places with sand and 
dust, close to water, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering 
may cause water leaks.
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2Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal 
on the door/cover.
≥The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, 
with use and age. To avoid permanently damaging this unit the 
seals should be replaced once each year. Please contact 
Panasonic’s Service Center for related costs and other information.
3Close the door/cover securely.
≥Lock the LOCK lever securely until the red part is no longer visible.
≥ To prevent water seeping into this unit, be careful not to trap 
foreign objects such as liquids, sand, hair or dust etc.
USB terminal cover HDMI/Headphone 
cover SD card door
ALOCK leverBOpen/close leverCReleased stateDLocked stateERed part
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≥Use this unit underwater at a depth of up to 3 m (10 feet) with the water 
temperature between 0 oC and 35 oC (32 oF to 95 °F).
≥ Do not use this unit at a depth of over 3 m (10 feet).
≥ Do not use it in the hot water over 35 oC (95 °F) (in the bath or hot 
spring).
≥ Do not use this unit underwater not longer than 60 minutes 
continuously.
≥ Do not open or close the door/cover.
≥ Do not apply shock to this unit underwater. (Waterproof performance 
may not be maintained, and there is a chance of water leak.)
≥ Do not dive into water holding this un it. Do not use this unit in a location 
where water will splash strongly, such as near rapids or waterfalls. 
(Strong water pressure may be applied, and it may cause malfunction.)
≥ This unit will sink in the water. Take care not to drop this unit and lose it 
underwater by securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar 
measure.
≥ Attaching a tripod with a 5.5 mm (0.22 q) screw or larger may open a 
hole in this unit through which water will leak.
≥ The touch screen will not work underwat er. It will malfunction, so make 
sure to press the screen lock button. ( l41)
Using this unit underwater
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1Rinse with water with the door/cover closed.
≥After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in fresh water 
in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less.
Care of this unit after using it underwater
Do not open or close the door/cover until the sand and dust is 
removed by rinsing this unit with water.
Make sure to clean this unit after using it.
≥Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on 
your hands, body, hair, etc.
≥ It is recommended to clean this unit indoors, avoiding places where 
water spray or sand may fall.
Do not leave this unit uncared for more than 60 minutes after 
using it underwater.
≥ Leaving this unit with foreign objects or saline matter on it may 
cause damage, discoloration, corrosion, unusual odour, or 
deterioration of the waterproof performance.
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2Drain water by holding 
this unit upside down 
and shaking it lightly a 
few times.
≥After using this unit at the 
seaside or underwater, or 
after washing it, water will 
remain at the speaker site 
of this unit for a while and it 
may cause lower sound or sound distortion.
≥ Fasten the strap firmly to prevent this unit from dropping.
3Wipe off water 
drops on this unit 
with a dry soft cloth 
and dry this unit in a 
shaded area which 
is well ventilated.
≥Dry this unit by standing it on a dry cloth.
≥ Do not dry this unit with hot air from dryer or similar. Waterproof 
performance will deteriorate due to deformation.
≥ Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, or 
cleanser, or soap or detergents.
4Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the 
door/cover, and wipe off any water droplets or sand 
left inside using a soft dry cloth.
≥Water droplets may adhere to the card when the door/cover is 
opened without thoroughly drying. Also, water may accumulate in 
the gap around the card compartment or the terminal connector. 
Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft dry cloth.
≥ The water droplets may seep into this unit when the door/cover is 
closed while it is still wet, causing condensation or failure.
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of April 2011. These may be subject to 
change.
≥The unit comes with built-in HD Writer PE 2.0 video editing 
software.
≥ Supplied accessories are not waterproof.
Hand strap with stylus pen
VFC4708
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The stylus pen is used for operations that are 
hard to operate with your fingers or performing 
detailed operations with the touch screen 
operation. ( l32)
USB extension cord
VFA0545
Tripo d
VFC4709
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Preparation
Parts identification and handling
1 Internal microphones
2 Power button [ ] (l31)
3 Speaker
4 Hand strap fixture
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Attach the hand strap to this unit and adjust its length using the stylus pen.
5 Recording button ( l35)
6 Status indicator ( l22, 29, 31, 58)
7 LCD monitor (Touch screen) ( l32)
8 Screen lock button ( l41)
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.
HM-TA20HM-TA2
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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 ( l39)
11 Lens
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USB Latch ( l22)
HM-TA20HM-TA2
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HM-TA2
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13 SD card door (l29)
14 Card slot ( l29)
15 Headphone terminal [ Ë]
≥ Use the earphone/headphone with a  A 
part width ‰ 11 mm (0.43 q) or smaller.
16 Reset button [RESET] ( l80)
17 HDMI mini connector ( l58)
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HDMI/Headphone cover
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