Panasonic Hm Ta2 Owners Manual

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Preparation
Turning the unit on/off
Press the power button to turn on the unit.≥The LCD monitor lights on.
To turn off the unitContinue pressing the power button until the LCD monitor goes off.
∫ About the screen display
Please refer to page 74 for details of the icons displayed on the screen.
∫About the power save function
To prevent battery consumption, it will turn off the 
screen and go into idle mode after approx. 
2 minutes of no operation. (The status indicator  A 
flashes.) 
The unit will be turned off automatically if no 
operation is performed for a further 5 minutes (approx.) while in idle 
mode.
≥ Idle mode is canceled by pressing the Power button or Recording 
button.
∫ About the high temperature warning icon
When the high temperature warning icon   is displayed, the 
temperature of the unit is high.
≥It is possible to continue recording/playback when   is displayed, 
but it is recommended to stop operations and turn off the unit as soon 
as possible.
≥ If the temperature rises further, the unit will be turned off automatically 
after   flashes. You will not be able to turn on the unit again until the 
temperature lowers (  will flash.), so wait until the temperature 
lowers before using again.
≥ A countdown until the recording is stopped will start from approx. 
15 seconds during motion picture recording, and the recording will stop 
when the display reaches 0 seconds.
≥ When you turn off the unit while the temperature is high (  is 
displayed.), you will not be able to turn on the unit again until the 
temperature lowers. (  will flash.)
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Preparation
How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with 
your finger.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is 
hard to operate with your fingers.
∫Touch
Touch and release the touch screen 
to select icon or picture.
≥Touch the center of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will 
not operate while you are 
touching another part of the touch 
screen.
∫ Slide while touching
Move your finger while pressing on 
the touch screen.
≥Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball 
point pens.
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Preparation
Setting date and time
1Select the menu. (l53)
2Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired 
value using  / .
≥The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time.
3Touch [ENTER].
≥The clock is not set when the unit is shipped.
≥ When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to 
set the date and time will appear.
≥ The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery.
≥ If the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged, the message “Set 
date and time” appears. To recharge the built-in lithium battery, 
connect USB terminal of this unit to a booted PC. Leave the unit as it is 
for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for 
approx. 3 months. (The battery is st ill being recharged even if the unit 
is off.)
≥ The date and time will be set to January 1, 2011 00:00 when recording 
is performed without the date and time set.
 [MENU] #  #  [CLOCK SET]
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Recording/Playback
Recording
≥This unit will perform automatic recording. Auto focusing, auto white 
balance, and electronic stabilizer* will function during the recording.* The electronic stabilizer will not function when recording still pictures or 
during operation of digital zoom.
≥Record with this unit vertically.
1Touch [MODE].
≥If [MODE] is not displayed, press the Recording button.
2Touch the icon.
Selecting a mode
Motion Picture Recording Mode  (l 35)
≥;  appears on the screen.
Still Picture Recording Mode ( l36)
≥  (White) appears on the screen.
Voice Recording Mode  (l 37)
≥  (White) appears on the screen.
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When in Motion Picture Recording Mode
1Press the Recording button to start recording.≥When you begin recording,  ; changes to ¥.
2Press the Recording button again to pause 
recording.
≥The images recorded between pressing the Recording button to start 
recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
≥In the following cases, the countdown until the recording is stopped will start from 
approx. 30 seconds and the recording will stop when the display reaches 0 second.
jWhen the total of the capacity of the SD card is about to be used during the recording.j When the recording time reaches near the maximum continuous 
recordable time for a single scene. ( l90)
≥
Please refer to page 90 for details on continuous recordable time for a single scene.≥Maximum number of recordable scenes on a single SD card is 899100.≥ Operation sound may be recorded 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 for motion picture 
recording
00m00s:  Elapsed recording time
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute 
and “s” for second.
Recording motion pictures
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
≥They are not compatible with devices other than those that support 
MP4. Images cannot be played with equipment that does not 
support MP4. Confirm that your equipment supports MP4 by 
referring to the operating instructions.
≥ There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot 
be played back, even if the device supports 
MP4. In such cases, 
play the recorded motion picture with this unit instead.
01h30m 0 1 h 3 0 m01h30m
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When in Still Picture Recording Mode
Press the Recording button.≥ is displayed where the focus is set.
≥  (Red) appears on the screen.
≥Still pictures cannot be recorded while recording the motion 
picture.
≥ The screen aspect ratio changes depending on the number of 
recording pixels that is set.
≥ The focus prioritizes closer subjects. If   is not displayed at the 
desired position, reset the focus by getting closer to the subject or 
moving the unit, etc.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark 
places because the shutter speed becomes slow.
≥ The screen will turn black for an instant when pressing the Recording 
button.
∫ About the screen display when recording still pictures
: Still picture operation indicator
: Number of recording pixels for still 
pictures
12345: Remaining number of recordable 
pictures
: Focus area
F2.8: Iris value
1/30: Shutter speed
Recording still pictures
F2.8 F 2 . 8
1/30 1 / 3 0 F2.8
1/30
12345 1 2 3 4 5
12345
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When in Voice Recording Mode
1Press the Recording button to start recording.≥When you begin recording,   (White) changes to   
(Red).
2Press the Recording button again to pause 
recording.
∫ To record still pictures while recording voices
1Touch .
≥ An image is displayed on the screen, and you will be able to record 
still pictures.
2 Touch   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. To display it again, 
touch the screen.
≥ Operation sound may be recorded when you perform touch operation 
while recording.
∫ About the screen display when recording voices
: Recording mode
: Recording voice
01h30m:
Remaining time for voice recording01h30m59s:  Elapsed recording time
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute 
and “s” for second.
Recording voices
01h30m59s 0 1 h 3 0 m 5 9 s
01h30m59sPCM
PCM
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The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by 
pointing the unit to what you want to record.
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
≥Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the 
desired mode.
≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight mode, the face will be surrounded by white 
frame when detected. In the Portrait mode, a subject that is bigger and 
close to center of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame.
≥ Up to 3 frames are indicated when a face is detected.
≥ When recording still pictures during voice recording, the Intelligent 
Auto Mode icon does not display on the screen. But the Intelligent Auto 
Mode will work.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery 
Mode.
≥ Faces may not be detected depending on the recording conditions, 
such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts.
Intelligent Auto Mode
ModeScene
Portrait When the object is a person
Scenery Recording outdoors
*1Spotlight Under a spotlight
*2Night portrait Recording night portrait
*2Night scenery Recording night scenery
*2MacroRecording zooming in on a flower 
etc.
*1
*2Normal Other situations
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The maximum digital zoom ratio is k4.
Touch and hold   or  .
≥ You can also zoom by directly touching the 
zoom bar.
≥Motion pictures: Independent of zoom magnification, this unit can focus 
on a subject approx. 30 cm (11.8 q) away from the lens.
Still pictures: Independent of zoom magnification, this unit can focus on 
a subject approx. 10 cm (3.9 q) away from the lens.
≥
The larger the zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
The LED light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place.
1(While the recording is paused)
Touch  [MENU].
2Touch .
Each time   is touched, the LED light is turned on or off.
≥The setting will be canceled when you turn off the unit or touch   [PLAY].≥ When the LED light is in use, the recordable time when using the 
battery is shortened.
≥ The subject should be within approx. 80 cm (2.6 feet) of the unit.
≥ Turn off the LED light at places where using a light is prohibited.
≥ Do not look directly at the LED light when it is on.
jThe bright light may hurt your eyes.
j Keep a distance of at least 1 m (3.3 feet) when recording babies.
≥
Do not use pointing the LED light at drivers etc. as it may lead to accidents.≥ Setting for the LED light will be maintained even when the unit is turned 
off during the screen lock mode.
Digital zoom in/out function
Recording with the LED light
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It is possible to record brighter than usual.¬Change the mode to Motion Picture Recording Mode.
1Touch   [MENU] while the recording is paused.
2Touch .
≥Each time   is touched, the Night View mode is turned on or off.
When the scene is dark, or when the Night View 
mode is on and the scene becomes bright,   
will flash automatically.
You can also turn the Night View mode on/off by 
touching .
≥ You cannot turn the Night View mode on/off while recording.
≥ When the Night View mode is on, Intelligent Auto Mode does not work.
You can record with effects such as changing the color tone or making 
the skin tone smooth.
1Touch   [MENU] while the recording is paused.
2Touch .
3Touch the desired effect icon to be set.≥ Selected effect icon will be displayed in yellow, and the effect will be 
reflected on the screen.
Night View mode
Effect function (applying special effects)
Cancels the setting.
Makes it black and white.
Makes it sepia tone.
Makes the skin tone smooth.
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