User manual PANASONIC HMTA1GC

[. . . ] Operating Instructions High Definition Mobile Camera Model No. HM-TA1 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model. VQT3A10 1AG6P1P6087--(S) Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, 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. 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 oC or incinerate. [. . . ] When this unit is connected to a TV during motion picture recording, the recording will stop. When recording, only alert sounds will be output from the TV. A/V A AV cable (supplied) If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor B (optional) is necessary. Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. 2 Select 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. ) 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 VQT3A10 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] # [TV ASPECT] # [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] VQT3A10 37 With a PC What you can do with a PC 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. Smart wizard The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with HD Writer PE 1. 0 installed. (l 46) 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 Copying data to a PC Playing back on a PC Online sharing: You can upload motion pictures on the Internet and share them with your family and friends. Editing: Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC Title, Transition, Delete partially, Divide Scene Converting part of motion picture into still picture Motion picture Data type Motion picture and still picture 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 VQT3A10 Important Notice When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic. net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC. html Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to HD Writer PE 1. 0. (EB/EP only) We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than HD Writer PE 1. 0 to read motion picture. (GC only) We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than HD Writer PE 1. 0 to read/write motion picture. Do not start HD Writer PE 1. 0 and other software at the same time. Close any other software if you start HD Writer PE 1. 0 and close HD Writer PE 1. 0 if you start any other software. VQT3A10 39 With a PC Operating environment Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. j 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. j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed. This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3. 1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000. Operating environment for HD Writer PE 1. 0 PC OS IBM PC/AT compatible PC 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 40 VQT3A10 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. [. . . ] Other names of systems 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 noncommercial 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. [. . . ]