Panasonic HM-TA1EG-A hand-held camcorder
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1. 40 vat3a10 CPU Intel Pentium 4 2 8 GHz or higher including compatible CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 2 16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5200 or higher is recommended when a playback function is used Intel Core 2 Quad 2 6 GHz or higher is recommended when using the editing function RAM Windows 7 1 GB or more 32 bit 2 GB or more 64 bit Windows Vista 1 GB or more Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more recommended Display High Colour 16 bit or more 32 bit or more recommended Desktop resolution of 1024x768 pixels or more 1280x1024 pixels or more recommended Windows Vista Windows 7 DirectX 9 0c compatible video card DirectX 10 recommended Windows XP DirectX 9 0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay PCI Express x 16 compatible recommended Free hard disk Ultra DMA 100 or more drive space 450 MB or more for installing the software Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device requirements Internet connection vaT3a10 41 Input is not supported in languages other than English German French and Simplified Chinese Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Windows XP Media Center Edition Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 Enterprise e This software is not compatible with a multi boot environment This software is2. Check points Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged gt 11 In cold places the battery using time becomes shorter e The battery has a limited life If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced e The lithium ion battery used in this unit may swell after being charged discharged many times but there is no problem regarding safety Continued use in such a state may result in the battery getting jammed so please stop using the battery and purchase a new one vaT3A10 55 This unit cannot be N operated though it is turned on This unit does not operate normally a J The unit arbitrarily D stops recording O of S any scenes still pictures cannot be played back Ne J although this unit is correctly connected to a TV images cannot be seen The images are squeezed horizontally 56 vaT3A10 Check points e Remove the battery wait about 1 minute and then insert the battery Then about 1 minute later turn on the unit again Conducting the above operation while the SD card is being accessed may damage the data on the SD card If normal operation is still not restored remove the battery and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording gt 15 The rec
3. The insertion of the plug to the USB terminal of this unit leaves the gap It will not operate properly if ja it is not inserted all the way Ill H 3 OnaPC Start Skype Check this unit is selected with the Skype settings e The image quality will automatically vary among 640480 320x240 and 160x120 depending on the internet environment e Zoom can be changed by pressing T or W on this unit e When disconnecting the USB terminal of the unit from your PC shut down Skype before disconnecting 52 vat3A10 Others Indications E Recording indications vam 10800 Hl Osu GW 01h30m 123456 T 31D 15s ja E rI aN wW F2 8 1 30 1080p 720p 480p iFrame e i 01h30m 00m00s Recording mode gt 33 Recording motion picture Recording pause Remaining time for motion picture recording gt 21 Elapsed recording time gt 21 e h is an abbreviation for hour m for minute and s for second 15s 8D IA m White Red 8m 2u 2m 03m 123456 ra L F2 8 1 30 EAEAN LA Countdown until recording stops gt 18 21 LED light gt 23 High temperature warning gt 18 Remaining battery power gt 14 Pressing the photoshot button halfway Recording still picture Number of recording pixels for still pictures gt 33 Remaining numbe
4. VQT3A10 Panasonic Corporation FO710MAO Web site http panasonic net 1AG6P1P6087 S Panasonic Corporation 2010
5. While holding down the USB terminal slide lever slide it to its original M position and close the USB terminal SS cover S5 fo e Please refer to page 60 if the status indicator flashes quickly e During the charging the unit can not be turned on with the power button In order to turn on the unit disconnect it from the PC e We recommend using Panasonic batteries gt 7 13 e f you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product Do not heat or expose to flame e Do not leave the battery ies in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed 12 vaT3a10 Charging and recording time E Charging Recording time Temperature 25 C humidity 60 RH Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging Recording continuously orda ble Voltage Capacity time e EL G ana minimum time Supplied battery fosop 1 h 20 min 45 min VW VBJ10 Z h410min D md 1h35min 50min optional 3 6 V 940 mAh 480p 1 h 50 min 1h Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene If REC MODE is set to tosop 720p 280p 29 min 59 sec If REC MODE is set to framd Approx 20 min up to 4 GB recording capacity e These times are approximations e The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely Charging time and recordable time vary dependin
6. Camera File system established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association and with Exif Exchangeable Image File Format Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture 1 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during playback e It is convenient to use frame by frame playback 2 Press the photoshot button fully Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered Q as date of the still picture aS e Quality will be different from the normal still picture E Picture size Size of the still pictures will differ depending on the REC MODE of the recorded scenes Recording mode Size of still pictures hiosop 2 M 1920x1080 720p 0 9 M 1280x720 480p 0 3 M 640x480 iFrame 0 5 M 960x544 28 vaT3a10 Playing back the slide show Recorded motion pictures and still pictures can be played back as a slide show Press and hold the playback button for approx 2 seconds while playing back stopping pausing a scene or playing back still pictures e appears Slide show will start from the scene still picture that is currently being played back It will stop once all the recorded scenes still pictures are played back e Scenes are played back normally and
7. tosoy e Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene If REC MODE is set to foso 29 min 59 sec If REC MODE is set to Frand a Approx 20 min up to 4 GB recording capacity e f a recording with a lot movements is recorded the recording time is reduced The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated vaT3a10 65 Others Approximate number of recordable pictures e SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures Aspect ratio 4 3 Picture size en 2m Coy 3264x2448 1600x1200 640x480 512 MB 180 730 3770 1GB 360 1470 7550 2 GB 740 2920 15360 4 GB 1470 5740 30170 SD card 8 GB 2990 11690 61400 16 GB 6020 23530 123550 32 GB 12080 47200 247830 48 GB 17340 60710 364280 64 GB 23530 82380 494330 Aspect ratio 512 MB 680 1GB 1370 2 GB 2790 4 GB 5480 SD card 8 GB 11160 16 GB 22460 32 GB 45060 48 GB 60710 64 GB 82380 e Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 999999 If the number of recordable pictures exceeds 999999 the number will not change when the picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures gets less than 999999 66 vaT3A10 Others Specifications High Definition Mobile Camera Information for your safety Power source
8. 0 Operating Instructions 48 vaT3a10 With a PC If using Mac e HD Writer PE 1 0 is not available for Mac e iMovie 09 supported For details about iMovie 09 please contact Apple Inc E Operating environment PC Mac os Mac OS X 10 5 8 Mac OS X 10 6 CPU Intel Core Duo Intel Core 2 Duo RAM 1 GB or more Interface USB port e Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled some PCs cannot be used e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS E Copying still pictures on PC e Turn on the unit 1 Select the menu WEB CAMERA gt OFF 2 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB extension cord e Do not use any other USB extension cords except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords 3 Double click CAM_SD displayed on the desktop e Files are stored in 100CDPFP folder etc in the DCIM folder 4 Using a drag and drop operation move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC E To disconnect USB terminal of this unit safely Drag CAM_SD disk icon to the Trash and then disconnect the USB terminal of this unit vaT3A10 49 With a PC To use as a camera for Skype It is possible to perform video conferencing using Skype when this unit is connected to a PC that is c
9. E 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 E About recording method and compatibility of this unit This unit can record detailed high definition images based on the MP4 format MPEG 4 AVC H 264 codec Since the recording method is different from the AVCHD format the data is not compatible Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications e Refer to page 15 for more details on SD cards E For the purposes of these operating instructions e SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the SD card e Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow for example 00 4 vaT3A10 Contents Information for Your Safety 2 Accessories 7 Optional accessories 7 Preparation Parts identification and handling iinan 8 Battery Supply ccccsseseeeee 10 Inserting removing the battery arae teaa Charging the battery Charging and reco
10. PE 1 0 gt Continue When using Windows 7 or if the following screen is not displayed automatically select Start gt Computer or double click on Computer on the desktop and then double click Panasonic HM TA1 setup exe Depending on the PC you are using CAM_APP may be displayed ig AutoPlay eja User Account Control lett ys Panasonic HM TA1 J x ia A program needs your permi E Always do this for software and games User Account Control helps stop unauthorized cha Click Next 4 Read the End User License Agreement then place a check beside I accept the terms of the license agreement if you agree to them and click Next 44 vat3a10 5 Select where the application is to be installed then click Next 6 Select Yes or No to create shortcut 7 When installation is complete some notes will appear Check the contents then close the window 8 Select Yes want to restart ewicmenun my computer now then click Finish The PC must be rebooted for the application to work E Uninstalling HD Writer PE 1 0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require 1 Select Start Control Panel Uninstall a Program 2 Select HD Writer PE 1 0 then click Uninstall Proceed with the uninstallation by Sk cm following the on s
11. and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http Awww mpegla com 64 vaT3A10 Others Recording modes approximate recordable time e SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording Recording mode Picture size i 7 i 1920x1080 1280x720 640x480 960x540 4GB 40 min 50 min 2h 20 min 20 min 8 GB 1h20 min 1 h40 min 4h 40 min 40 min 16 GB 2h 40 min 3 h 30 min 9 h 40 min 1 h 20 min SD card 32 GB 5h 30 min 7 h 20 min 19 h 20 min 2 h 40 min 48 GB 7h40 min 9 h 50 min 20h 3 h 50 min 64 GB 10 h 20 min 13 h 30 min 27h 5 h 20 min Image quality prioritised Recording time prioritised Use this to playback and edit using a Mac e The default setting is
12. default setting is 8m e The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels e Please refer to page 66 for details about the number of recordable pictures VaT3A10 33 TV ASPECT Output settings can be changed to match the aspect ratio of the TV screen when playing back connected to a TV SETUP gt TV ASPECT gt desired setting 16 9 When the aspect ratio of the TV screen is 16 9 4 3 When the aspect ratio of the TV screen is 4 3 TV SYSTEM Output settings can be changed to match the environment in use when playing back connected to a TV SETUP gt TV SYSTEM gt desired setting NTSC Output in NTSC format video signal North America Japan etc PAL Output in PAL format video signal Europe etc ALERT SOUND You can check the start and stop of recording or turning the unit on off with an audio tone ALERT SOUND gt ON WEB CAMERA This unit can be used as a Skype camera gt 50 WEB CAMERA ON e Except when using the unit as a camera for Skype set to OFF when connecting to a PC 34 vaT3a10 CLOCK SET Please refer to page 19 FORMAT Please be aware that if a medium is formatted then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored Back up important data on a PC etc 38 FORMAT e When the confirmation message appears select YE
13. for motion picture recording 00m00s Elapsed recording time e h is an abbreviation for hour m for minute and s for second vaT3a10 21 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 Recording still pictures 1 e white appears on the screen Aspect ratio is switched in accordance with the setting in PICTURE SIZE and the focus is set e I is displayed where the focus is set Press the photoshot button fully red appears on the screen Q Press the photoshot button halfway Still pictures cannot be recorded while recording the motion picture The focus prioritises closer subjects If 7 is not displayed at the desired position reset the focus by getting closer to the subject or moving the unit etc It is recommended using a tripod when recording still pictures in dark places because the shutter speed becomes slow The screen will turn black for an instant when pressing the photoshot button halfway fully E About the screen display when recording still picture
14. in task tray displayed on the PC e Depending on your PC s settings this icon may not be displayed 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device and click Stop 3 Verify MATSHITA HM TA1 SD USB Device or MATSHITA HM TA1 APP USB Device is selected and click OK 46 vaT3a10 About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC it is recognised as an external drive e Removable disk Example CAM_SD G is displayed in Computer EB EP only We recommend using HD Writer PE 1 0 to copy motion picture data GC only We recommend using HD Writer PE 1 0 to copy or write back motion picture data Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer PE 1 0 Example folder structure of an SD card Up toa total of 9999 files of S CAM_SD motion pictures and still LF DeM pictures can be saved ina gt 100cDPFP single folder Recorded scenes IMGA0001 MP4 JPEG format still pictures IMGA0002 JPG E Copying your still pictures to your PC Card reader function mass storage Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programmes 1 Double click the folder that contains the still pictures DCIM gt 100CDPFP etc 2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder on the PC s HDD e
15. not compatible with a multi monitor environment e If using Windows XP an administrative account user only can use this software If using Windows Vista Windows 7 administrative account and standard account users only can use this software An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software e Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the requirements of the operating environment e Always use the most current driver for the video card Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC It may become inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low 42 vat3a10 E Operating environment for the card reader function mass storage PC IBM PC AT compatible PC os Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit Home Edition Service Pack 2 Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit Professional Service Pack 2 Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit Home Basic Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit Home Premium Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit Business Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit Ultimate Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit Enterprise Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit Starter Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Home Basic Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Home Premium Microsoft W
16. or lt on the cursor button while the recording is paused e The effect icon appears AIAN 2 Select the effect icon by pressing gt or lt Pekee Monochrome Makes it black and white Normal Cancels the setting Sepia Makes it sepia tone Soft skin Makes the skin tone smooth Selected effect icon will be displayed in yellow and the effect will be reflected on the screen e When the MENU SET button is pressed or no operation is performed for approx 2 seconds the effect is set and the effect icon disappears The setting will be normal when you turn off the unit or press the playback button 24 vaT3a10 Recording Playback Playback Motion picture Still picture playback 1 Press the playback button The last recorded scene or still picture will be played back e When P is pressed during playback of a scene the unit goes to the next scene or still picture When lt is pressed the unit stops at the beginning of the scene that is currently being played back When lt is pressed again the unit goes to the previous scene or still picture e When gt lt 44 is pressed during playback of a still picture the unit goes to the next previous scene or still picture 2 Select the playback operation using LON the operation icon 68 e Operation icon will disappear when there is no KCO operation for a few seconds It is displayed again when performing
17. selected in LOA step 2 G29 Select the scene still picture to be KSO deleted then press the MENU SET button e The scene still picture is selected and the JJ indication appears on the thumbnail Select the scene still picture again to cancel the operation e Up to 100 scenes can be selected to be deleted e Press the light button to return to step 2 4 When DELETE SELECTED is selected in step 2 Press the jj button When deleting is completed the thumbnail display comes back e Scenes still pictures protected on other products cannot be deleted e The scenes still pictures that cannot be played back with f on the thumbnail may not be deleted In case of DELETE ALL the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still pictures If you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF standard with this unit all the data related to the scenes still pictures may be deleted When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted a still picture other than JPEG that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased VQT3A10 31 Recording Playback Using the menu screen 1 Press the MENU SET button 2 Select the top menu using the cursor button and press gt or the MENU SET button e t will return to the recording screen when lt is pressed EB only RECORD SETUP Q SETUP S WEB CAMERA CLOCK SET D FORMAT G
18. status indicator lights up 1 Open the card battery door and insert remove the SD card into from the card slot e Face the label side in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go e Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out 2 Securely close the card battery door e Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card e Do not apply strong shocks bend or drop the SD card Electrical noise static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card 16 vaT3a10 e When the status indicator is lit do not Remove the SD card Turn the unit off Insert and remove the USB terminal Expose the unit to vibrations or shock Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data SD card or this unit Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water garbage or dust e Do not place SD cards in the following areas In direct sunlight In very dusty or humid areas Near a heater Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature condensation can occur Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur e To protect SD cards return them to their cases when you are not using them About disposing of or giving away the SD card gt 63 VaT3A10 17 Recording Playback Turning the unit on off Press the power button to turn on the u
19. still pictures are played back for approx 2 seconds each e Press T W to change the volume when playing back a scene To cancel playing back the slide show Press the MENU SET button The unit will switch to the normal playback screen for the scene still picture that was being played back when the slide show was cancelled Scenes will stop vaT3A10 29 Deleting motion pictures still pictures deletion Deleted scenes still pictures cannot be restored so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with Press the jj button then select DELETE while playing back the motion picture still picture e The scene still picture on playback will be deleted E To delete the selected scenes still pictures or delete all 1 Press the f button during pausing of the motion picture recording or while the thumbnail view screen is displayed 2 Select the item to delete using the cursor button then press the MENU SET button DELETE SINGLE Scene or still picture selected in the thumbnail display is deleted e Press gt lt 4 to go to the scene still picture you wish to delete and then press the MENU SET button DELETE SELECTED Proceed to step 3 DELETE ALL All the scenes still pictures on the SD card will be deleted EXIT Deleting is cancelled and it will switch to the thumbnail display 30 vaT3a10 3 gt When DELETE SELECTED is
20. the playback operation again Playback will end and it will go into pause mode for recording when the motion picture button is pressed vaT3a10 25 E Playback operation Playback A Playback operation Icon Operating steps cea Thumbnail Ha Press T during pause or stop Scenes display gt 27 still pictures Press MENU SET button or Pause Il playback button during playback Press T or W during playback Sea q T Increases the volume W Decreases the volume Continue pressing gt fast forward playback or lt rewind playback during playback or pause Fast e During fast forward rewind forward playback a playback bar rewind lt lt gt gt showing the playback position playback is displayed It will play back at a speed of 5x only while being pressed Once it is released scenes will Scenes be played back normally Press MENU SET button or Playback gt playback button during pause or stop Press W during pause Stop a e It will return to the beginning of the scene Fore With the playback paused game y PTA press gt Frame by frame iguback playback or lt Reverse Play frame by frame playback Press gt or lt 4 during playback or stop To the next I P If lt is pressed during previous playback it will go into stop scenes still mode ictures poca PITTS Press gt or lt during Still playback pictures 26 vaT3a10 E To select a scene or still pictu
21. 4 bit Ultimate 50 vat3a10 IBM PC AT compatible PC Mac CPU Intel Pentium 4 1 7 GHz or higher Intel Core Duo Intel Core 2 Duo RAM Windows 7 1 GB or more 32 bit 512 MB or 2 GB or more 64 bit more Windows Vista Home Basic 512 MB or more Windows Vista Home Premium Business Ultimate Enterprise 1 GB or more Windows XP 512 MB or more Free hard disk 100 MB free disk space requirements drive space Sound Speaker or headphones Interface USB port Other High speed broadband internet connection e Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled some PCs cannot be used This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3 1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows NT and Windows 2000 e Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed e Operation on an OS other than the one pre installed is not guaranteed vaT3a10 51 How to connect e Turn on the unit 1 Select the menu WEB CAMERA gt ON 2 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB extension cord Connect the USB extension cord by inserting it securely all the way without forcing USB extension cord supplied Do not use any other USB extension cords except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords Insert the USB extension cord securely all the way
22. DC 5 0 V When using USB DC 4 2 V When using battery Power consumption Recording 2 5 W Charging 2 5 W Signal system 1080 30p 720 30p 540 30p 480 30p Recording format MPEG 4 AVC file format compliant Image sensor 1 4 type 1 4 MOS image sensor Total 5330 K Effective pixels Motion picture 2930 K 16 9 2190 K 4 3 Still picture 2930 K 16 9 5080 K 4 3 Lens F2 8 Focal length 4 1mm 35 mm equivalent Motion picture 49 mm 16 9 59 mm 4 3 Still picture 49 mm 16 9 39 mm 4 3 Minimum focus distance Approx 30 cm Zoom 1x optical zoom 4x digital zoom Monitor 5 08 cm 2 0 LCD monitor Approx 153 K dots VaT3A10 67 Microphone 1 ch monaural microphone Speaker 1 round speaker dynamic type White balance adjustment Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination 1 400 Ix Minimum required illumination Approx 12 Ix AV terminal video output level Video OUT 1 0 Vp p 75 Q NTSC PAL system AV terminal audio output level Line Output level 1 dBV 3 dB 0 891 Vrms 47 kQ termination for playback of 0 dBFS data Output impedance 2 2 kQ or less 1 ch USB EB EP only Card reader function No copyright protection support GC only Card reader writer function No copyright protection support Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 USB terminal Type A Battery charging function charge via USB terminal with the unit turned off WEB camera Compression Motion JPE
23. Do not delete the SD card s folders Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit e When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC it will not be recognised by this unit e Always use this unit to format SD cards vaT3A10 47 With a PC Starting HD Writer PE 1 0 When using HD Writer PE 1 0 on Windows XP log on to your computer as Administrator or with a login name equally authorized If you log on with a login name other than Administrator you cannot use the applications e When using HD Writer PE 1 0 on Windows Vista Windows 7 log on to your computer as Administrator or with a login name equally authorized or with the user name for a standard user account If you log on with a user name for a guest user account the software cannot be used On the PC Select Start All Programs Panasonic HD Writer PE 1 0 gt HD Writer PE b Panasonic L HD Writer PE 1 0 l BQ HD Writer PE L Read this before starting Default Programs Control Panel Help and Support Start Search ala we _ e For details on how to use the software applications read the PDF operating instructions of the software Reading the operating instructions of the software applications e You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions Select Start All Programs Panasonic gt HD Writer PE 1
24. G Picture size 640x480 320x240 160x120 Dimensions 53 mm W x 104 mm H x 17 8 mm D excluding projecting parts 68 vaT3A10 Mass in operation Approx 115 g with battery supplied and an SD card optional Mass Approx 93 g without battery supplied and an SD card optional Operating temperature 0 C to 35 C Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Battery operation time See page 13 E Motion pictures Recording media SD Memory Card FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant SDHC Memory Card FAT32 system compliant SDXC Memory Card exFAT system compliant Refer to page 15 for details on SD cards usable in this unit Compression MPEG 4 AVC H 264 iFrame Recording mode and transfer rate foso Approx 12 Mbps VBR 7209 Approx 9 Mbps VBR 480p Approx 3 Mbps VBR iFrame Approx 24 Mbps VBR Refer to page 65 for the recordable time vaT3a10 69 Picture size hosop 1920x 1080 30p 720p 1280x720 30p 480p 640x480 30p iFrame 960 x 540 30p Audio compression AAC 1 ch E Still pictures Recording media SD Memory Card FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant SDHC Memory Card FAT32 system compliant SDXC Memory Card exFAT system compliant Refer to page 15 for details on SD cards usable in this unit Compression JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard Picture size Picture as
25. LANGUAGE EP GC only RECORD SETUP U SETUP WEB CAMERA CLOCK SET D _ FORMAT LANGUAGE OEXIT DOK 3 Select the submenu by pressing T or W and press gt or the MENU SET button e It will return to the previous screen when lt 4 is pressed 4 Select the desired item and set by pressing the MENU SET button e Complete the menu setting by pressing the motion picture button photoshot button It will return to the recording screen 32 vaT3a10 REC MODE Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded RECORD SETUP gt REC MODE gt desired setting iosop 720p 480p iFrame Oo gt c Image quality prioritised Recording time prioritised Use this to playback and edit using a Mac e Recordable time using the battery gt 13 This function s default setting is iosop e Please refer to page 65 about approximate recordable time When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly or when a fast moving subject is recorded particularly when recording using 480p mosaic type noise may appear at playback PICTURE SIZE The higher the number of pixels the higher the clarity of the picture when printing RECORD SETUP gt PICTURE SIZE desired setting 8m 3264x2448 2m 1920x1080 16 9 2m 1600x 1200 03m 640x480 e This function s
26. Panasonic Operating Instructions High Definition Mobile Camera Model No H M TA1 0o00 GOF H Before use please read these instructions completely D XC Model number suffix EB denotes UK model VQT3A10 1AG6P1P6087 S Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR PRODUCT DAMAGE e DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS e USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C or incinerate EB EP only E EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility This symbol CE is located on the rating plate Use only the recommended accessories e Do not use any other AV cables and USB extension cords except the supplied one Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of unit 2 vaT3A10 If you see this symbol E Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products packaging and or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with ge
27. S then press the MENU SET button e Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card while formatting Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock Use this unit to format media Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC The card may not be used on this unit LANGUAGE Language displayed on the screen can be set LANGUAGE gt desired setting EB only English Deutsch Frangais Italiano Nederlands Svenska Espanol Polski Cesky Tiirkce EP only English Deutsch Frangais Italiano Svenska Espanol Polski Cesky Tiirkce Magyar GC only English EZ I 4 21 WE 54 Mimas vaT3A10 35 Recording Playback Watching Motion Still pictures on your TV e Use the supplied AV cable 1 Connect this unit to a TV The LCD monitor on this unit will turn off and the status indicator will flash When this unit is connected to a TV during motion picture recording the recording will stop e When recording only alert sounds will be output from the TV mo AN p AV cable supplied e If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets the 21 pin Adaptor optional is necessary Consult your dealer e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go e Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one 2 Sele
28. UIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WHEN NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER 20 vat3a10 Recording Playback Recording e This unit will perform automatic recording Auto focusing auto white balancing and electronic stabilizer will function during the recording The electronic stabilizer will not function when recording still pictures or using digital zoom Recording motion pictures 1 Press the motion picture button to start Oo recording When you begin recording I changes to 2 Press the motion picture button again to pause recording The images recorded between pressing the motion picture 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 When the total of the capacity of the SD card is about to be used during the recording When the recording time reaches near the maximum continuously recordable time for a single scene gt 65 e Please refer to page 65 for details on continuously recordable time for a single scene e Maximum number of recordable scenes on a single SD card is 8999100 E About the screen display when recording motion pictures 1080p Recording mode Recording motion picture LLE Recording pause 01h30m Remaining time
29. ation 16 MB The recording may 32 MB suddenly stop during SD 64 MB motion picture Memory 128 MB recording depending gad 256 MB on the SD card you use gt 56 512 MB Can be used 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB ahs 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 24 GB Can be used Card 32 GB SDXC Memory 48 GB 64 GB Card The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs e_cam This website is in English only vaT3a10 15 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications When the write protect switch on SD card is locked no recording deletion or editing will be possible on the card Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Inserting removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic or one previously used on other equipment for the first time on this unit format the SD card gt 35 When the SD card is formatted all of the recorded data is deleted Once the data is deleted it cannot be restored Caution Check that the status indicator has gone off Status indicator When this unit is accessing the SD card the
30. battery and turn this unit on Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables If you use optional accessories use the cords and the cables supplied with them Do not extend the cords and the cables Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit e If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off vaT3A10 59 e Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit Also keep the unit away from sea water e Sand or dust may damage the unit Care should be taken when inserting and removing a card f sea water splashes onto the unit wipe off the water with a well wrung cloth Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses In certain situations continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction Such use is strongly discouraged e This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use It was not intended for continuous use or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use About statu
31. creen instructions e After uninstalling the software be sure to reboot the PC vaT3a10 45 With a PC Connecting to a PC a USB extension cord supplied Turn on the unit 1 Select the menu WEB CAMERA gt OFF 2 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB extension cord e Connect the USB extension cord by inserting it securely all the way without forcing e Do not use any other USB extension cords except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords e Insert the USB extension cord securely all the way The insertion of the plug to the USB terminal of this unit leaves the gap It will not operate properly if it U is not inserted all the way il H e The LCD monitor turns off e The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer PE 1 0 is installed This unit is automatically recognised as an external drive of the PC gt 47 e Do not disconnect the USB terminal of this unit while the status indicator is on When performing reading writing between a PC and an SD card be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card e When using an SDXC Memory Card check the following support site http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html E To disconnect USB terminal of this unit safely 1 Double click the jo icon
32. ct the video input on the TV Example Select the Video 2 channel with an AV cable The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV e Check the input setting input switch and the audio input setting on the TV For more information please read the operating instructions for the TV 3 Start playback on this unit 36 vaT3a10 E To watch images on a regular TV 4 3 or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly Check the TV setting SETUP gt TV ASPECT gt 4 3 Example of images with a 16 9 aspect ratio on a regular TV 4 3 If a wide screen TV is connected adjust the aspect setting on the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details TV ASPECT setting 16 9 4 3 VaT3A10 37 With a PC What you can do with a PC e The unit comes with built in HD Writer PE 1 0 video editing software See page 44 for how to install HD Writer PE 1 0 on your PC HD Writer PE 1 0 You can copy the motion still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to SD cards using the HD Writer PE 1 0 software Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer PE 1 0 PDF file for details on how to use it E Smart wizard The Smart wizard screen is automatically z displayed when you connect this unit to a PC amp with HD Writer PE 1 0 installed 46
33. duct numbers correct as of July 2010 These may be subject to change Battery pack AV cable VW VBJ10 Hand strap USB extension cord VFC4627 a K2KYYYY00064 The unit comes with built in HD Writer PE 1 0 video editing software Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries Battery pack lithium VW VBJ10 SD SDHC SDXC Memory Card Refer to page 15 VQT3A10 7 Preparation Parts identification and handling 67 8910 1112 1 Motion picture button gt 21 2 Playback button gt gt 25 3 Light button LIGHT lt 23 4 Cursor button T W lt gt 5 USB terminal slide lever gt 11 6 7 8 9 1 MENU SET button MENU SET gt 32 Delete button J gt 30 Status indicator gt 11 16 36 Photoshot button y gt 22 0 LCD monitor 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 11 Power button c gt 18 12 Hand strap fixture A Do not cover the microphones Ja 1 8 vaT3A10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Audio video output terminal A V gt 36 e Use the AV cable only the supplied cable Speaker USB terminal lt gt 11 44 46 52 USB terminal cover gt 11 1718 19 20 21 22 23 24 LED
34. e spare batteries when going out for recording Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort If you drop the battery accidentally check to see if the terminals are damaged Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit Do not throw an old battery into fire e Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged the battery has worn out Please purchase a new battery Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects such as necklaces hairpins etc This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a battery About the SD card e The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit a PC etc Do not leave the SD card where the temperature is high where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight Do not bend or drop the SD card e The SD card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted e Put the SD card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the SD card e Do not allow dirt dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the SD card a
35. e unit is turned on The normal brightness will be restored when the unit s internal temperature rises When the LCD monitor gets dirty wipe it with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner Ina place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD monitor Wipe it with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 153 000 dots The result is more than 99 99 effective dots with a mere 0 01 of the dots inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture About the lens e Do not press against the lens with excessive force e Do not leave the unit with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction Also be careful when placing the unit outside or near a window e If the lens gets dirty with fingerprints etc wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth If you leave fingerprints on or otherwise dirty the lens the pictures you take may look whiter than normal About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium ion battery It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls vaT3A10 61 Be sure to detach the battery after use e Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery Prepar
36. ed Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details Colour or brightness of the image may change or you may see horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light etc but this is not a malfunction vaT3A10 57 ERROR D OCCURRED PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF THEN TURN ON AGAIN is displayed NG Pi When connected by D the USB terminal this unit is not detected by the PC Ne J Cannot see the PDF a operating instructions for HD Writer PE 1 0 N 7 When using Skype N the image audio is cut off 58 vat3A10 Check points The unit has automatically detected an error Restart the unit by turning off and on After re inserting the battery turn on the unit again Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is restarted Remove the battery and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself After re inserting the SD card into the unit reconnect the USB terminal of this unit Select another USB terminal on the PC Check the operating environment gt 40 49 50 Connect the USB terminal of this unit again after restarting the PC and turning on this unit again You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer PE 1 0 Reconnect t
37. erature lowers Ys will flash 18 vaT3a10 Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time a message asking you to set the date and time will appear Press the MENU SET button and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time 1 Select the menu 32 CLOCK SET gt desired setting DATE Setting of the year month day TIME Setting of the hour minute 2 Select the items to be set using gt and lt O on the cursor button and set the desired VE A ei value using T and W C89 The year can be set between 2000 and 2039 The 24 hour system is used to display the time 3 Press the MENU SET button e The clock function starts at 00 seconds Press lt to complete the setting vaT3A10 19 e The clock is not set when the unit is shipped e The date and time function is driven by a built in lithium battery e 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 or attach the battery to this unit 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 still being recharged even if the unit is off The date and time will be set to January 1 2010 00 00 when recording is performed without the date and time set WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQ
38. g on the usage conditions such as high low temperature The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting stopping recording turning the unit on off adjusting the zoom etc e The batteries heat up after use or charging This is not a malfunction vaT3A10 13 Approximate operating time and number of recordable still pictures Number of recordable Approx pictures 230 pictures YA By CIPA standard 2 pprox Recording time 115 min Playback time Approx 180 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard e CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera amp Imaging Products Association e Using the supplied battery e Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card 2 GB Battery capacity indication The display changes as the battery capacity reduces m ton imn If the battery discharges then will become red 14 vaT3a10 Preparation Preparing the card This unit an SDXC compatible device is compatible with SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards When using an SDHC memory card SDXC memory card with other equipment check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards Cards that you can use with this unit Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating for motion picture recording A Motion picture Still picture Card type Capacity EAE rEg Cannot be guaranteed 8 MB in oper
39. he USB terminal of this unit after shutting down Skype and connect to Skype again Others Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use This is not a malfunction Do not drop or bump the unit Do not subject to strong pressure e A strong impact can break the lens LCD monitor or the unit s casing causing it to malfunction e Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that s supplied with the unit While being stored that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it While the unit is stored in a bag be careful not to drop or hit the bag so that the unit may not be subjected to impact Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc e If you use this unit on top of or near a TV the pictures and or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation e Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound e Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound e If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery Then reinsert the
40. he unit to prevent it dropping 10 vaT3a10 CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Charging the battery When this unit is purchased the battery is not charged Charge the battery fully before using this unit Important e The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on 1 Slide the USB terminal slide lever while holding it down Slide the USB terminal slide lever until it clicks and locks e This pushes the USB terminal cover open deploying the USB terminal 2 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB extension cord Connect the USB extension cord by inserting it securely all the way without forcing P a _ USB extension cord supplied vaT3a10 11 e Do not use any other USB extension cords except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords Insert the USB extension cord securely all the way The insertion of the plug to the USB ie terminal of this unit leaves the gap It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way ill H e During charging the status indicator flashes When charging is finished the status indicator turns off E To return the USB terminal slide lever to its original position
41. indows 7 32 bit 64 bit Professional Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Ultimate CPU Windows Vista Windows 7 Intel Pentium III 1 0 GHz or higher Windows XP Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher RAM Windows 7 1 GB or more 32 bit 2 GB or more 64 bit Windows Vista Home Basic 512 MB or more Windows Vista Home Premium Business Ultimate Enterprise 1 GB or more Windows XP 128 MB or more 256 MB or more recommended Interface USB port Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device requirements e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS vaT3A10 43 With a PC Installation When installing the software log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization If you do not have authorization to do this consult your manager e Before starting the installation close all applications that are running Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed e Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows Vista e Turn on the unit 1 Select the menu WEB CAMERA gt OFF 2 Connect USB terminal of this unit to a PC with a USB extension cord e Do not use any other USB extension cords except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB extension cords e The following screen is displayed automatically Click HD Writer
42. ing Select the function you wish to use and follow the on screen instructions for easy copying and upload motion pictures on the Internet Available function using HD Writer PE 1 0 Data type Copying data to a PC Motion picture and still picture Playing back on a PC Online sharing You can upload motion pictures on the Internet and share them with your family and friends Editing Motion Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a picture PC Title Transition Delete partially Divide Scene e Converting part of motion picture into still picture e Playing back still pictures 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 49 if using a Mac 38 vaT3a10 Important Notice e When using an SDXC Memory Card check the following support site http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html e Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to HD Writer PE 1 0 EB EP only e We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than HD Writer PE 1 0 to read motion picture GC only e We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than HD Writer PE 1 0 to read write motion picture e Do not start HD Writer PE 1 0 and other software at the same time Close any other software if you start HD Wri
43. light gt 23 Lens Internal microphones Card battery door gt 10 16 Battery slot 10 Card slot gt 16 Battery release lever BATT gt 10 Tripod receptacle VQT3A10 9 Preparation Battery supply E About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW VBJ10 It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used Inserting removing the battery 1 Open the card battery door and insert the battery in the direction shown in the figure e Push the centre of the battery in the direction of the A until it clicks and locks 2 Close the card battery door E Removing the battery Move the battery release lever in the 7 direction indicated by the arrow and IGL T remove the battery when unlocked PAN 4 e Turn off the unit and make sure the LCD Z i monitor is turned off Then remove the wy IB 5 battery while supporting t
44. n occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains fungus and unit malfunction if condensation occurs turn the unit off and leave it for about 2 hours The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the unit becomes close to the ambient temperature vaT3A10 63 Others About copyright E Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted E Licenses e SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation e IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U S e Intel Core Pentium and Celeron are the registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries e AMD Athlon is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc e iMovie and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Other names of systems
45. nd do not touch the terminals with your fingers 62 vaT3A10 When disposing of or giving away the SD card note that Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card It is recommended to physically destroy the SD card or use the commercially available computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the SD card before transferring to another party or disposing The customer is responsible for the management of the data in the SD card When not using the unit for a long period of time e The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity with as constant temperature as possible Recommended temperature 15 C to 25 C Recommended humidity 40 RH to 60 RH e Always remove the battery and the SD card from the unit e If the battery is left attached a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the unit is off Keeping the unit in this state may result in over discharge of the battery This may result in you not being able to use the battery even after it is charged e When storing the battery for a long period of time we recommend charging it once a year Remove the battery from the unit and store it again after it has completely discharged When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet it is recommended that you place a desiccant silica gel in with it About condensation e Condensatio
46. neral household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your Koo national legislation and the Directives 2002 96 EC and 2006 66 EC By disposing of these products and batteries correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Note for the battery symbol bottom two symbol examples This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this case it complies with the Cd requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved VQT3A10 3
47. nit e The LCD monitor lights To turn off the unit Continue pressing the power button until the LCD monitor goes off E About the screen display Please refer to page 53 for details of the icons displayed on the screen E 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 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 cancelled by pressing one of the buttons E About the high temperature warning icon When the high temperature warning icon My is displayed the temperature of the unit is high e It is possible to continue recording playback when fay 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 M flashes You will not be able to turn on the unit again until the temperature lowers Ys will flash so wait until the temperature lowers before using again e 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 Ma is displayed you will not be able to turn on the unit again until the temp
48. onnected to the Internet Skype is a software that allows you to perform video conferencing using an Internet connection Skype must first be installed before use e For downloading or details regarding Skype refer to the Skype Website e For information on how to use Skype refer to the Skype help file e Depending on the PC or Internet environment used you may not be able to use Skype images may be disrupted cut off the resolution may be low or the audio may be cut off e A higher performance CPU is recommended for high quality video conferencing E Operating environment for Skype IBM PC AT compatible PC Mac Software Skype 4 2 for Windows Skype 2 8 for Mac OS X os Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit Home Mac OS X 10 6 Edition Service Pack 2 Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit Professional Service Pack 2 Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit Home Basic Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit Home Premium Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit Business Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit Ultimate Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit Enterprise Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit Starter Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Home Basic Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Home Premium Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Professional Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit 6
49. ordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion Using the unit format the SD card gt 35 e Any scenes still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be played back Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection Change the TV ASPECT setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV gt 34 Scenes cannot be N deleted Zo if the SD card is N inserted in this unit it is not recognised N J t the SD card is D inserted in another device it is not recognised Xe J Colour or brightness of the image changes or you may see horizontal bars in the image The LCD monitor flickers indoors Check points e Any scenes still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as Lv cannot be deleted If the scenes still pictures are unnecessary format the SD card to erase the data gt 35 Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted then all the data recorded on the SD card is erased and cannot be recovered Back up important data ona PC etc If the SD card is formatted on a PC it may not be recognised by this unit Use this unit to format SD cards gt 35 Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of SD card SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card that you insert
50. pect 4 3 3264 x 2448 1600 x 1200 640x 480 Picture aspect 16 9 1920x1080 Refer to page 66 for the number of recordable pictures Specifications may change without prior notice 70 vaT3a10 Index BA A V terminal Alert sound HB Battery Battery capacity indication gC Card Charging time Cleaning Clock set Condensation Creating still picture from motion picture ED Date and time setting Delete Digital zoom EE Effect function EF Formatting Frame by frame playback HH HD Writer PE 1 0 BL Language LCD monitor LED light Lens aM Menu Motion picture compatibility EN Number of recordable pictures 66 EP Picture size 33 Power button 18 BR Recordable time 13 65 Recording modes 33 Remaining number of recordable pictures 22 Remaining time for motion picture recording 21 aS SD Memory Card 15 SD Speed Class Rating 15 SDHC Memory Card 15 SDXC Memory Card 15 Skype eat ewes heated 34 50 Slide show 29 Still picture compatibility 28 aT TV aspect 34 37 TV system 34 HV Volume adjustment 26 EW WEB camera 34 vaT3a10 71 EU EU Pursuant to at the directive 2004 108 EC article 9 2 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg Germany
51. r of recordable pictures gt 22 Focus area gt 22 Iris value Shutter speed Effect icon gt 24 vaT3A10 53 E Playback indications oa gt 00m00s i Us 100 0001 15 11 2010 i O White Red EE se me 44 gt gt gt m 11 1 14 gt gt I mi On 00m00s 100 0001 15 11 2010 12 34 54 vat3A10 co0g erer 15 11 2010 12 34 100 0051 2 Motion picture icon gt 27 Still picture icon gt 27 Create still pictures from motion picture gt 28 Creating still pictures from motion picture gt 28 Display during playback gt 26 Playing back the slide show gt 29 Protected motion pictures still pictures gt 31 Playback time gt 27 File number 27 Date Time indication gt 19 Others Messages Troubleshooting E Messages Major confirmation error messages to be indicated on the screen in text INCOMPATIBLE CARD PLEASE CHECK CARD This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an SD card the card may be unstable Reinsert the SD card then turn the unit off and then on again E Troubleshooting This unit cannot be D turned on This unit does not stay on long enough Battery runs down quickly o A B N attery is swollen
52. rding time Approximate operating time and number of recordable still PICHUP ES cnc sccaiceenesesandeiconentcanenene 14 Preparing the card 00 15 Cards that you can use with RISUM ection 15 Inserting removing an SD CAN EAEE EEO Recording Playback Turning the unit on off Setting date and time Recording ceseecseeeeteeeeeeeeeeee Recording motion pictures Recording still pictures Digital zoom in out function Recording with the LED light 23 Effect function applying special effects Playback Motion picture Still picture playback ciiin 25 Creating still picture from motion picture 0 ceeeeee 28 Playing back the slide show 29 Deleting motion pictures still pictures 0 Using the menu screen i Menu list 0 ee eee eee Watching Motion Still pictures on your TV eecccceeseseesseeeeeeeees 36 With a PC What you can do with a PC 38 Operating environment Installation Connecting to a PC About the PC display Starting HD Writer PE 1 0 48 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications cceeeeeees 48 If USING MaC 49 To use as a camera for SKY Pe oo eee ceeceeteeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 50 How to connect s 52 Others Indications ccceeeseseeeseeeeee 53 Messages Troubleshooting 55 Cautions for use Abou
53. re to playback 1 When playing back a scene Press T during pause or stop When playing back still pictures Press T The thumbnails are displayed 2 Select the scene or still picture to playback using the cursor LA button and press the MENU SET KO button or playback button e When W T is pressed the next previous page is displayed e When the scene is selected appears and when the still picture is selected appears in the lower part of the screen The selected scene or still picture is played back and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to OOm00s for each scene e During fast forward rewind playback a playback bar showing the playback position in the scene is displayed e Audio is not output except for normal motion picture playback E About the screen display during playback 00m00s Playback time 100 0001 File number 15 11 2010 Date indication 15 11 2010 VaT3A10 27 Motion picture compatibility This unit is based on the MPEG 4 AVC file format e This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other products and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded on this unit even if the products support MP4 Still picture compatibility e This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF Design rule for
54. s O Still picture operation indicator 8m Number of recording pixels for still pictures 123456 Remaining number of recordable pictures ras Focus area F2 8 Iris value 1 30 Shutter speed 22 vaT3a10 Digital zoom in out function The maximum digital zoom ratio is 4x T Close up recording zoom in KOD W Wide angle recording zoom out Independent of zoom magnification this unit can focus on a subject approx 30 cm away from the lens e The larger the zoom magnification the more the image quality is degraded Recording with the LED light The LED light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly lit place Light button Each time the button is pressed the LED light is turned on or off e The setting will be cancelled when you turn off the unit or press the playback button When the LED light is in use the recordable time when using the battery is shortened e The subject should be within approx 70 cm of the unit e Turn off the LED light at places where using a light is prohibited e Do not look directly at the LED light when it is on The bright light may hurt your eyes Keep a distance of at least 1 m when recording babies e Do not use pointing the LED light at drivers etc as it may lead to accidents vaT3A10 23 Effect function applying special effects You can record with effects such as changing the colour tone or making the skin tone smooth 1 Press gt
55. s indicator during charging When the status indicator is flashing at a particularly fast rate the following should be considered e The battery is not charged Remove the battery from the unit and try charging again e Check that the terminals of the unit or battery are not dirty or covered with a foreign object and connect the battery correctly once again If a foreign object or dirt is present turn off the unit and then remove it The battery or environment is at an extremely high or low temperature Wait until the temperature has returned to an appropriate level and try charging again If you are still unable to charge there may be a fault in the unit or battery Cleaning Before cleaning detach the battery and then wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth e If the unit is very dirty dip a cloth in water and squeeze firmly and then wipe the unit with the damp cloth Next dry the unit with a dry cloth 60 vatT3A10 e Use of benzine paint thinner alcohol or dishwashing liquid may alter the unit body or peel the surface finish Do not use these solvents When using a chemical dust cloth follow the instructions that came with the cloth LCD monitor e Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force Uneven colours may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction e When the unit has become very cold for example due to storage in a cold area its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after th
56. t copyright Recording modes approximate recordable Approximate number of recordable pictures Specifications VaT3A10 5 For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland customers E Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre e For customers within the UK 0844 844 3852 e For customers within the Republic of Ireland 01 289 8333 e Visit our website for product information www panasonic co uk E mail customer care panasonic co uk Technical Support for AV Software e For customers within the UK 0844 844 3869 e For customers within the Republic of Ireland 01 289 8333 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK e For customers 0844 844 3856 Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday Thursday 9 00 a m 5 30 p m Friday 9 30 a m 5 30 p m Excluding public holidays Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at Wwww pas europe com e Most major credit and debit cards accepted e All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd t couldn t be simpler e Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products take a browse on our website for further details 6 vaT3A10 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Pro
57. ter PE 1 0 and close HD Writer PE 1 0 if you start any other software VaT3A10 39 With a PC Operating environment e Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled some PCs cannot be used e Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables other than the supplied USB extension cord Operation on an upgraded OS Operation on an OS other than the one pre installed e This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3 1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows NT and Windows 2000 E Operating environment for HD Writer PE 1 0 PC IBM PC AT compatible PC os Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit Home Edition Service Pack 2 Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit Professional Service Pack 2 Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit Home Basic Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit Home Premium Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit Business Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit Ultimate Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit Starter Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Home Basic Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Home Premium Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Professional Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Ultimate
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