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    parts This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 5. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG-HMC40P BARS ZEBRA COUNTER RESET Shooting Playback Editing Displays Menu Reference Before operating this product, please
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    user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions optional accessory) or accessories (coin battery, PINBNC lens or another accessory is attached. Due to the added weight of the conversion lens Camera-Recorder The rating plate is on the underside of the camera recorder
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    information. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HMC40P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device
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    accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) D o not blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) ) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
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    verification as to whether they may be safely used with this product. AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program*1 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic AVCCAM device. Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to three years of free warranty repairs. Customers who
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    be distributed to end users for commercial purposes. "End user" refers to persons or organizations handling such contents for personal use. Note concerning illustrations in these instructions • Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from
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    of recorded video 14 About AVCHD 14 Accessories 15 Optional accessories 16 Using tele conversion lenses, wide conversion lenses lens hood...... 24 Attaching the handle 25 Fitting the eye cup 25 The remote control 26 Insert the battery 26 Remote control usable range 26 Turn on/off the camera
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    user information 60 Shooting photos 61 Setting the aspect ratio / recording 80 Editing Connecting FILE screen 100 CAMERA SETUP screen 101 RECORD SETUP screen 102 service 112 Updating the firmware 116 Cleaning 116 Storage Precautions 117 Recording format 118 How to handle data recorded
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    rubber or PVC products for extended periods of time. After use, remove the battery and disconnect the AC power supply cable. Battery characteristics This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable lithiumion battery that uses its internal chemical reaction to generate electrical energy. This reaction is
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    available) to completely erase the data. Users are responsible for managing the data on leaves less than 0.01% of pixels that may not light or may remain on all the time. These phenomena are turning on a cold camera, but will brighten as the camera warms up. Do not point the lens or viewfinder at the
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    and time zone. (Page 32) Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings. • Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in cases where images and/ or sound were not recorded as you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or SD/SDHC Memory Cards. Respect
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    our support page at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp be used. Formatting memory cards on computers or other devices may cause recording to take longer than normal, or may cause cards to become incompatible
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    check the relevant product's operating instructions when using SDHC Memory Cards with recommended for SD-compatible products, this indicates that stable recording operation can be achieved when using SD Memory Cards of waves • Store cards in bags or cases after use. SDHC Memory Cards ˔ SDHC
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    recorded video ˔ Recorded video cannot be used with non-AVCHD-compatible equipment. For details, please see your product's operating instructions. ˔ Recorded . Older, non-AVCHD-compatible DVD recorder or DVD player, etc. About AVCHD ˔ AVCHD is a standard for the recording and playback of highly
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    core (4)∗2 Touch pen Cable ties (4) CD-ROM The following accessories are attached to the unit. Lens hood cap XLR connector cap → See "Attaching cable ties". (Page 84) ∗1 For part numbers for the battery, see "Optional accessories". (Page 16) ∗2 When using a USB connection cable (optional
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    ) VW-VBG260 (7.2 V, 2640/2500 (typ./min.) mAh: equivalent to accessory battery) VW-VBG6 (7.2 V, 5800/5400 (typ./min.) mAh: compatible with supplied battery charger) • Tele conversion lens VW-T4314H (See below for attachment instructions.) • Wide conversion lens VW-W4307H (See below for attachment
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    (Page 27) Remote control sensor (Page 26) 4 Built-in mic (Page 53) 5 Lens hood (inner) (Page 16) 6 Lens hood (outer) (Page 16) 7 Viewfinder (Page 29) 8 Battery compartment (Page 23) 9 START/STOP button (Page 34) 10 Mode lamp (CAMERA, PB, PHOTO) (Pages 34, 61, 70) 11 QUICK START button (Page 27) 12
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    cover release lever (Page 33) 10 SD Memory Card cover (Page 33) 11 ACCESS lamp (Page 33) 12 USER3 button (Pages 46, 106) 13 AUTO/MANUAL switch (Pages 34, 40) 14 DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 45) 15 OIS button (Page 46) 16 Diopter adjustment lever (Page 29) 17 Speaker (Page
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    85) 5 MIC terminal (Page 82) 6 Shoulder strap attachment point (Page 24) 7 Battery release button (Page 23) 8 A/V OUT terminal (Pages 83, 84) 9 COMPONENT OUT connect a remote control unit to control zoom and start/stop of recording. * Do not connect any equipment except the remote controller to
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    14 15 2 DATE/TIME button (Page 76) 3 PHOTO SHOT button (Page 61) Performs only the PHOTO function of the REC CHECK/PHOTO button on the camera. 4 START/STOP button (Page 34) Used to select items and change setting values. 5 ZOOM/VOL buttons (Pages 38, 76) 6 PLAY button (Pages 70, 71, 74
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    battery Recharging The battery does not come ready charged when the camera is purchased. Charge the battery before use. It is recommended that you keep one extra battery battery has not been in use for a long period of time. • Given here are the approximate continuous recording times when recording
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    seriously burn yourself if you touch the battery in this state. • The battery becomes hot while it is being used or charged. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use. • The recordable time reduces if you repeatedly start and stop recording. • The battery takes longer to charge when it
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    . 2 Remove the battery while pressing the battery release button. • Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not fall. Battery release button Mode lamp . Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. 23
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    mark on top, rotate the hood counterclockwise (approx. 14˚) to align the arrow with the one on the camera, and then slide the hood onto the camera. • Rotate the lens hood clockwise to attach it. • Be sure to attach the lens hood cap to protect the lens when not in use. Lens hood Lens hood cap 24
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    The handle comes in handy for taking low-angle shots or carrying the camera-recorder around. 1 Pull the viewfinder towards you. 2 Slide the handle into place. 3 Tighten the coin screw to secure the handle firmly. • If the coin screw is loose, the camera- recorder may drop off. • To remove the handle
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    fails to work even when it is operated near the camera-recorder's remote control sensor, the battery has run out. • Keep the battery out of the reach of children. • The remote control is intended for indoor operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not operate properly even within the
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    mode (lamps flashing), the lamps light and the camera enters recording standby mode. Tally lamp You can set the tally lamp to light in the following situations by setting the REC LAMP item (Page 109) in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen to ON. • Battery is low (flashes 4 times per second) • Available
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    Touch panel This camera utilizes a touch panel LCD monitor. You can navigate setting menus and other displays by touching items in the LCD monitor directly. Using the touch panel
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    camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a retractable 2.7-inch LCD. Use the viewfinder that best suits sun. Doing so may damage internal components. 2 Adjust the angle of the viewfinder to a convenient viewing position. • The viewfinder can be raised to
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    angle of the LCD monitor to a convenient viewing position. • The monitor can be rotated 180° toward the lens and 90° toward the eye piece. • Attempting to rotate it further with force or closing it in a 90° position may damage the camera. 180° 90° 3 In CAMERA mode or PHOTO mode, press the USER
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    the MENU button. • Menu operation (Page 95) • Operations may also be performed using buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see "Description of parts (Remote control)". (Page 20) 3 Viewfinder adjustments Set YES under EVF SET on the setting menu SW&DISP
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    the sequence of playback of the thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be sure to check and set CLOCK SET and TIME vary in accuracy, so check that the time is correct before shooting. • When using the camera overseas, do not set the CLOCK SET option to the local time, but enter the time
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    power � Removing the battery � Connecting or disconnecting the USB connection cable � Shaking or striking the camera • Always format SD lights or flashes during memory card access. Lit: Card inserted, read/write possible Flashing (fast): Recognizing Flashing (slow): Accessing (during recording
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    to ON. (Page 26) • Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is lighted red. 2 Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • appears on the the START/STOP button (Red) to start shooting. • Press again to enter recording standby mode. • Shooting is not possible when a menu screen is displayed.
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    function also does not work if the REC FORMAT has been changed or if the camera has been set to CAMERA mode after having switched to PB mode after recording. • The REC CHECK function does not work after interval recording. • This function does not work if the SD Memory Card is removed and reinserted
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    when HE has been set as the recording mode) • Repeatedly recording or deleting images over and over again may reduce the recording time on the SD Memory Card. In such cases, format the SD Memory Card using the camera. When a card is formatted, all of its recorded data will be erased, and it will
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    be repaired. • Shot marks added during recording cannot be repaired. ∗ AVCCAM Restorer is included on the supplied CD-ROM. For details on how to install it, refer to install.txt. For details on how to use it, read the operating instructions (PDF file). The AVCCAM Viewer can also be downloaded from
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    used with the 1080/60i and 720/60P recording formats. • The digital zoom function cannot be used while touch auto focus is enabled. • The digital zoom function cannot be used in PHOTO mode. • The digital zoom function cannot be used with interval recording. On the remote control Press the ZOOM/VOL
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    shooting in progressive mode. In 720 mode, the camera always shoots in progressive mode. Note the following when shooting in progressive mode. • There may be a slight delay to the start of recording when you use the 24P mode because 4 frames are recorded at a time. 30P mode (with 1080 mode): Shoot
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    to manual mode by pressing the IRIS button and FOCUS button. • Shutter speed CAMERA mode preserves the AUTO mode shutter speed. PHOTO mode preserves the AUTO mode state. You can change the shutter speed by using the Function Navi. • The shortest distance from a back-focusing lens differs depending
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    of the angle of view lens when in the manual iris mode. • In the auto iris mode, the lens iris can be corrected using this dial. • Increase in brightness beyond the maximum aperture (OPEN) is performed via gain adjustment (CAMERA light diffraction. You can prevent this by adjusting the shutter
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    camera after large changes in ambient temperature. • After setting the shutter speed to standard or low speeds. • After switching between progressive mode and standard (60i) mode. BARS ZEBRA COUNTER RESET White balance and black balance adjustments 1 Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to manual
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    no time to make white balance adjustments. 1 Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to manual mode. (Page 40) 2 Press the WHITE BAL button. The Guide to the preset values P3.2K (3200 K): halogen light P5.6K (5600 K): outdoors Auto Tracking White (ATW) Using the ATW function enables the recording
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    in the following cases. � The camera is turned off or the mode is switched. � The focus mode is switched from auto to manual, or vice versa. • The digital zoom and Shooting in mirror mode has no effect on what you actually shoot and record. • If you press and hold the DISP/MODE CHK button when self
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    parts by adjusting the iris and shutter speed in the manual mode to remove the areas with zebra patterns. The display recording standby mode or while recording, the configuration status of all recording functions, a list of USER button function assignments, focus ring function, and all other camera
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    not be possible if recording is started immediately in the following cases. � Immediately after switching from PB mode to CAMERA mode � Immediately after , SW&DISP SETUP screen, USER1 to 3. (Page 106) If you press a USER button to which one of the functions has been allocated and then turn off the
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    BACK LIGHT appears on the screen, and appears at the bottom right of the screen. Backlight compensation adjusts the iris so the subject doesn't come out dark. Press the same USER button to turn the feature off. (If you perform backlight compensation in manual iris mode and it is disabled, the camera
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    Depending on lighting and shooting conditions, color and focus settings may not adjust automatically. In such cases, make adjustments manually. • The digital zoom function cannot be used while INTERVAL REC is enabled. • The REC CHECK function does not work after interval recording. • Clips captured
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    NO on the screen. Select YES to delete the most recently recorded clip. • Select NO not to delete the clip. • If the camera has been switched to PB mode or the recording format has been changed since recording was completed, or if interval recording has completed, clips cannot be deleted even if the
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    the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL to select manual mode. camera-recorder's vertical sync frequency (approx. 60 Hz) and the lighting lighting or adjusting the white balance, set the shutter speed as follows. Progressive mode Shutter speed 50 Hz 60 Hz OFF (60i) 1/100 1/60 30P 1/50 1/60 24P
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    CAMERA mode: With the 1080/60i or 720/60P formats Standard (1/60) SYNCRO SCAN 1/2 • Under fluorescent and other discharge tube lighting, horizontal bands may appear on the display. Adjusting the shutter speed in such cases may resolve the problem. • When shooting subjects moving quickly across
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    for each recording format. Valid setting values will appear to the right of the adjustment value. 108 0/60i, 720/60P: 1/60.0 to 1/250.0 sec 108 0/30P, 720/30P: 1/30.0 to 1/250.0 sec 108 0/24P, 720/24P: 1/24.0 to 1/250.0 sec 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL to select manual mode. (Page
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    monitor and display the Function Navi. 2 Touch to display the operation menu. 3 Touch . • This does not appear when MIC LEVEL SEL in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen is set to FIX. 4 Touch or to adjust the input level. • Use the audio level meter display to help you make adjustments. • Check
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    menu SCENE FILE screen. (Page 100) You can save changed settings as SCENE1 or SCENE2. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26) • The CAMERA lamp lights red. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Set the items found in the setting menu SCENE FILE screen. 4 Touch SCENE1 or SCENE2 for FILE SELECT in the
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    Initializing scene files You can return current setting values to their factory default settings. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26) • The CAMERA lamp lights red. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Touch SCENE1 or SCENE2 for FILE SELECT in the setting menu SCENE FILE screen. 4 Touch INIT for LOAD
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    five-digit numbers will be applied to the clips in the order that they were recorded, with the first clip to be recorded being given the number 0. The USER CLIP NAME recording method has been deleted.) Use an AVCCAM viewer or other program to check all the data. • Metadata can be produced with
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    to ON. (Page 26) • The CAMERA lamp lights red. 2 Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page 95) 3 Touch the RECORD SETUP setting menu. 4 Touch or mode is OFF. USER CLIP NAME: The USER CLIP NAME recording method is selectable. For details, see "Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method". META
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    . 00 (CAMERA mode only) recording is started, and counter values are displayed for each individual clip. TC 12 : 34 : 56 . 01 Time code value (Display time code frame digits in 24 frames when 24P is set, and in 30 frames when any other format is set.) UB 12 34 56 78 User
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    and time when fully recharged. 1 Connect the AC adapter. (Page 23) • Leave the POWER switch at OFF. 2 Leave the camera-recorder like this for about 4 hours. • The internal battery charges during this time. • Check the time code and menu operations after recharging. Specifying the time code Set TC
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    -in battery/Setting recording. Recording format Time code adjustment 1080/24P 720/24P Adjustable in 4-frame increments You can reset the user information to nothing by pressing RESET button. ャモンヴ Camera Setting user information Setting user information allows you to store 8-digit
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    shutter chance mark does not appear in manual focus mode. • The shutter chance mark may not appear if the following occur. � High zoom ratio � Excessive camera shake � Moving subjects � Backlight � Nearby and far away objects coexist in the frame � Low lighting or dark conditions � Bright areas in
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    you set the aspect ratio to 4:3 or 3:2, black bars will appear on the left and right edges of the screen. • When you print photos recorded with this camera in 16:9 aspect ratio, the edges may be cut off. Be sure to check beforehand when printing at a store or with other printers. • The
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    Shooting Maximum number of photos Aspect ratio Recording pixels Quality SD Memory Card capacity 8 MB 16 MB 182990 52 120 220 510 1010 2150 4300 8660 17650 34710 52800 70690 106650 142280 285460 Aspect ratio Recording pixels Quality SD Memory Card capacity 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256
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    Shooting photos (continued) Aspect ratio 16:9 Recording pixels Quality SD Memory Card capacity 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB number of photos may vary if both and quality photos are recorded or depending on the subject. • The maximum display for the remaining number of photos that can be
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    recorded in CAMERA mode is referred to as a clip, while still image data recorded Recording format display Displays the recording format. 4 Remaining battery display Displays the remaining battery Page 69) 14 Interval recording mark Indicates clips that were recorded with interval recording. (Page 48)
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    display 3 1 2 4 5 10 6 3 8 9 10 7 7 11 12 1 Photo number Displays in the order recorded. 2 Date selection Use to select photos to display by date. 3 Remaining battery display Displays the remaining battery capacity. 4 Back Displayed when there is a large quantity of photos. Displays the
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    selection] in the thumbnail screen. Thumbnail mode selection ■ During photo playback You can display thumbnails by the date on which the photos were recorded. 1 Touch [Select date]. Select date 2 Touch the type of clips to display. THUMBNAIL MODE: Select the clips to be displayed. ALL: Display
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    (Page 95) 2 Touch the OTHER FUNCTIONS setting menu. SD Memory Card information screen 1 2 3 CARD FORMAT: • Insert card to be formatted into the camera. • SD Memory Card will be formatted. Touch YES to proceed with formatting. CARD STATUS: Displays information on the SD Memory Card. Touch YES
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    recording START UB: User information value at start of recording DATE/TIME: Date of recording at time at start of recording TIME ZONE: Displays time zone. DURATION: Clip length FORMAT: Recording a SHOT MARK will be added. 3 Press the USER button to which the SHOT MARK function has been allocated
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    switch to ON. (Page 26) • The CAMERA lamp lights red. 2 Lower the POWER switch. • The PB lamp lights green. 3 Touch [Video/photo selection], and or more clips are recorded becomes a dedicated playback card, and the clips cannot be deleted. To delete a clip, use the dedicated AVCCAM Viewer. (Page 119
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    , the images are advanced in the forward direction, and when the button is pressed, they are advanced in the reverse direction at half-second intervals. To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button. MENU • The screen will return to the thumbnail display when moving beyond the beginning of
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    control. Video compatibility • This camera supports the AVCHD format. • This camera can play back the following video signal types: 1920×1080/60i, 1920×1080/30p, 1920×1080/24p, 1440×1080/60i, 1280×720/60p, 1280×720/30p, and 1280×720/24p. • Video recorded with other AVCHD-compatible devices may not
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    (30P), 1080/24P, 720/60P(30P), 720/24P • Under default settings, the setting for the REC FORMAT item in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen will REC FORMAT item on the settings menu RECORD SETUP screen will be restored when the camera is switched to CAMERA mode. Repeat playback Use this setting to
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    to ON. (Page 26) • The CAMERA lamp lights red. 2 Lower the POWER switch. • The PB lamp lights green. 3 Touch [Video/photo selection], and select photos. Video/photo selection 4 Touch the clip you want to play back. • The selected photo appears in full
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    1 Touch [Select date]. Select date Slideshow 2) T ouch an interval duration. • SHORT: Approx. 1 second • NORMAL: Approx. 5 camera. Similarly, photos recorded with this camera may not play back properly on other devices. • The display returns to full-screen playback when you turn off the camera
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    MENU you connect the unit to a TV set using an AV cable (included), HDMI cENaTERble (not included) or component video cable (included). 1 Connect the camera-recorder to the TV set. (Page 84) 2 Start playback. • To show the information that appears on the viewfinder and LCD on a television, press the
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    confirmation message appears. (During playback by date, only the clips and photos recorded on the selected date will be deleted.) • Touch CANCEL to cancel • Be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged or use the AC adapter when deleting data. • When using this camera to delete clips or DCF-
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    Setting protection (videos and photos) You can set protection for clips and photos to prevent accidental deletion. (Even protected data will be deleted if you format the memory.) Protecting clips 1 Press the MENU button while the clip thumbnail screen is displayed. 2 Touch YES for the CLIP PROTECT
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    for the DPOF SET item in the setting menu PICT. SETUP screen. • Touch YES when the confirmation message appears. ■ What is DPOF? DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. DPOF allows you to write print information onto the memory card for use on a DPOF-compatible system. • You cannot specify date
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    instructions for the printer.) USB connection cable (optional) 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26) 2 Connect the camera to the printer. The USB function select screen appears. • Connect the camera to the printer directly, and do not use a USB hub. • Use the AC adapter to eliminate battery
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    power off • When you print photos recorded with this camera in 16:9 aspect ratio, the edges may be cut off. If the printer supports functions such as trimming and printing without frames, try clearing these settings before printing. (Refer to the operating instructions for the printer.) • When the
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    Headphones A/V OUT COMOPUOTNENT CAM REMOTE ZOOM S/S FOCUS IRIS QUICK START CAMERA PB PHOTO POWER 3.5-mm stereo mini jack • Sound is no longer (optional) compatible) XLR Microphone Adapter AG-MYA30G (optional) Super-directional Electret Microphone AG-MC200G (optional) • When an external
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    Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer) Computer USB connection cable (optional) Mini-B Ferrite core (included) • For details on the computer's conditions and other factors, see page 85. • When connecting the camera with a PC using a USB connection cable, attach the two ferrite cores (
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    dropped or subjected to other impact. • It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. • HDMI output will take priority if both HDMI cable • This product is not compatible with VIERA Link. • When connecting the camera to another device using the component video cable, if the terminal on the
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    (Example) Macintosh NO NAME • When copying files from the camera to a computer, be careful to ensure that files are not accidentally overwritten. • For more details, please refer to your computer editing software's operating instructions. • When changing cards, always ensure that the access lamp
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    information display, 43 mode check information display, and 44 safety zone, see page 90. CAMERA mode/PHOTO mode 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 TC 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 10 3IN A 11 12 META 2 13 1) 1080 14 15 24P 99% 16 1/1000 17 18 ALC IN 22 AF 23 D5X 24 ATW 25 15dB 26
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    operation display This display appears when AUTO/MANUAL switch is switched to AUTO. A : Auto shooting AON: Auto face detection shooting 3 Recording function display PRE-REC: Displayed when PREREC MODE is set to ON. (Page 46) : Displayed when INTERVAL REC is enabled. (Page 48) : Displayed when
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    when the battery is empty. • Remaining battery capacity may not be displayed correctly when using in high or low temperatures, or when the battery has not when using AC adapter. 8 Media capacity display CAMERA mode: Displays the remaining recording time for the frame rate set with the REC
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    Focus frame display (Page 61) 29 Shot mark recording display (SHOT MARK) Displayed when you press a USER button to which the SHOT MARK function has The zoom poison is displayed with Z00 (maximum wide-angle) - Z99 (maximum zoom). Displayed when the LENS STATUS item in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP
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    Displayed during headphone volume adjustment and speaker volume adjustment. 41 Warning display Displayed when a warning message appears during self-portrait recording. 42 Information display Following information is displayed depending on the situation. • Performance of the auto white balance or the
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    THIS BUTTON No playback is possible. CANNOT PLAY. No playback is possible. CANNOT RECORD PH MODE AND HA MODE INTO THIS CARD. This card cannot be recorded to in PH mode or HA mode. CANNOT SET PRE-REC, CARD CAPACITY TOO LOW. PRE-REC cannot be set as the remaining card capacity is
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    an error has occurred in the camera or the SD Memory Card. If the problem is not solved by switching the power off and back on again, either change the card in accordance with the instructions displayed, or consult the place of purchase. ■E ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS STOPPED. Displayed when an
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    menus. (Page 98) : Displayed x : Not displayed - : Displayed depending on other settings Displays 1 Time code display 2 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display 3 Recording function display CAMERA PHOTO mode mode x MODE CHK (Hold down DISP/MODE CHK button) DISPLAY -∗1 OTHER DISPLAY settings ON
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    -∗2 -∗1 -∗5 -∗5 - ∗1 Toggle display with the buttons. ∗2 Toggle display with menu item settings other than those listed above. ∗3 Displayed when the LENS STATUS item in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen is set to ON. ∗4 Toggle display by touching the LCD panel. ∗5 Displayed during warnings
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    the menus • The menu items indicated in the gray characters cannot be changed its settings. 1 When the unit is in other than playback or recording mode, press the MENU button. The following is displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. • To return to a previous screen, touch . 4 Touch the setting
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    60P , 30P , 24P , 60i , 60i , HE 1080 60i PRE-ORENC , PRE-OREFCF OFF , , , FIX , MNL ON , OFF +2 , +1 , 0 , -1 REC FORMAT PICTURE SIZE PREREC MODE GUIDE LINES MIC LEVEL SEL HISTOGRAM LCD BACKLIGHT AON , AOFF AUTO SW (FACE DETECT) Display mode CAMERA Page Page 102 PHOTO CAMERA Page 104 Page
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    Page 44 Ach , Bch SHTR SYNC WHITE BALANCE SHUTTER SPEED SYNCRO SCAN CAMERA Page 42 PHOTO CAMERA Page 50 PHOTO CAMERA Page 52 MIC LEVEL CAMERA Page 53 Headphone volume SELF TIMER CAMERA Page 47 PHOTO Page 104 I.EXPOSURE PHOTO Page 101 SKIN TONE DTL PHOTO Page 101 Setting values for the
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    INTERVAL REC TC MODE TCG TC PRESET UB PRESET WIND CUT MIC ALC MIC LEVEL SEL META CARD READ META DATA REC USER OPERATION TIME PHOTO mode menu Photo recording menu CAMERA SETUP (Page 101) PICTURE (Page MARKER GUIDE LINES HISTOGRAM VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT LENS STATUS CARD & BATTERY OTHER
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    SW INDICATOR VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT LEVEL METER CARD & BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET EVF MODE EVF COLOR CARD FORMAT SW USER2 SW USER3 SW VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT CARD & BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET EVF MODE EVF COLOR CARD FORMAT
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    the compression level of the high-brightness areas. Selects the gamma curves. HD NORM: This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting. LOW: Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve which has a gentle incline in low-brightness curve. The contrast sharpens. SD NORM: This is the normal video
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    CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA Description of settings To avoid overexposure, select the compression level (knee point) of the high intensity video signals received through the pickup device. AUTO: Sets the level automatically according to the received signals. LOW: Low under fluorescent light indoors. manual
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    . PH 1080/60i PH 1080/30P PH 1080/24P PH 720/60P PH 720/30P PH 720/24P HA 1080/60i HG 1080/60i HE 1080/60i • PH 1080/24P and PH 720/24P represent native recording. • You cannot change the format during interval recording. PREREC MODE CAMERA Sets PRE RECORDING to ON or OFF. (Page 46) ON OFF
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    CAMERA Selects whether to fix built-in mic and external mic input to a standard level. FIX: Fixes the input level. MANUAL: Enables manual ON: Records simultaneously. OFF: Does not record simultaneously. USER CLIP NAME CAMERA Selects the method of CLIP NAME recording. TYPE1: User clip name
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    list (continued) PICTURE screen Item PICTURE SIZE QUALITY ASPECT RATIO Display mode PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO Q.MENU Description of settings Sets the recording pixels during photo shooting. 4:3 image aspect ratio: : 3520×2640 : 3264×2448 : 2560×1920 : 640×480 3:2 image aspect ratio: : 3984×2656 : 3264
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    PLAY SETUP screen Item REPEAT PLAY Display mode PB RESUME PLAY PB Description of settings When set to ON, supported clips are played repeatedly. ON OFF When set to ON, playback resumes from the video position at which clip playback stopped. ON OFF OPERATION screen
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    gain mode. (Page 41) D.ZOOM: Changes the ratio of the DIGITAL ZOOM function. Each press of the button changes the ratio in the recording (Page 47) LAST CLIP: Deletes the last recorded clip. (Page 49) WFM: Displays a waveform on the LCD monitor (only during CAMERA mode). USER2 SW CAMERA
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    DETECT MARKER GUIDE LINES HISTOGRAM Display mode CAMERA PHOTO CAMERA PHOTO CAMERA PHOTO CAMERA PHOTO CAMERA PHOTO PHOTO Light • Adjust the brightness by adjusting the aperture. SAFETY ZONE CAMERA Sets SAFETY ZONE. OFF, 90%, 4:3 REC COUNTER CAMERA Selects counter operation during recording
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    ON OFF LENS STATUS CAMERA PHOTO Sets lens-related displays to ON or OFF (Optical Image Stabilizer, shutter, aperture, zoom, auto iris, and focus displays). ON OFF CARD & BATTERY CAMERA PHOTO PB Select ON to display the remaining SD Memory Card recording capacity and remaining battery charge
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    lighting of the tally lamp. ON FULL while ON is selected, the beep sound is output. The touch panel operation sound and the warning sound are also output. When the beep is sounded, the audio signals from the output connector are muted before the beep sound is output. Sets the camera-recorder
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    will enter recording standby mode in CAMERA mode about 1.9 seconds after power is turned ON. ON OFF • Startup time will not decrease even if an SD Memory Card is not inserted. • The zoom ratio will be set to approximately x 1 wide end (Z00). Sets the output video format of the HDMI OUT terminal
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    • Cannot be adjusted when the LCD monitor is rotated 180°. LANGUAGE CAMERA PHOTO PB Selects the language for menu displays. English Français Español OPERATION TIME CAMERA PHOTO PB Displays the power-on time (a 5-digit figure). *2 Only during still image playback indicates the factory setting
  • Panasonic AG-HMC40 | User Manual - Page 112
    low temperatures, or if the battery has been recharged a large number of times.) Shooting Cannot start shooting. • Make sure the POWER switch is ON. P26 Cannot focus automatically. • Make sure the camera is in manual zoom is set - zooming. to the wide end or the telephoto end, and even if
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    the playback format correct? P73 Make sure the playback format on the camera matches the recording format for the clip. Mosaic-like noise appears • This noise is inherent to digital video technology. This is normal. - when I cue or review a clip. Images do not appear on • Make sure the input
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    the instructions on the screen. USB connection cable is disconnected. Other The remote control does • The battery in the remote control may have run out. P26 not work. If the remote control fails to work even if it is operated close to the remote control sensor of the camera-recorder, it
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    smooth when changing from HA mode to HG mode, or from HG mode to HA mode. ■ Some clips have been recorded using PRE REC function Normal recording PRE REC recording PRE REC recording Normal recording Video pauses momentarily during clip changeover. Playback is smooth when changing from PRE REC
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    the latest information on firmware updates, visit the support page at the following Web site. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Cleaning When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner. • Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the camera-recorder and/or cause the surface finish to peel off
  • Panasonic AG-HMC40 | User Manual - Page 117
    the SD Memory Card and battery. Store all of these items in a place with low humidity and relatively constant temperature. [Recommended temperature range: 15°C to 25°C (59 °F to 77 °F )] [Recommended relative humidity: 40% to 60%] Camera-recorder • Wrap the camera-recorder in a soft cloth to keep
  • Panasonic AG-HMC40 | User Manual - Page 118
    Recording format Recording mode 1080/60i PH 720/60P HA 1080/60i HG 1080/60i HE 1080/60i 60 1080/60i 720/60P 1080/60i 1080/60i 1080/60i Frame rate 30P 1080/30P (over 60i) 720/30P (over 60P) - - - 24P 1080/24P (Native recording) 720/24P (Native recording) - - - 118
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    AVCHD standard is employed for the metadata which is supported by this camera. If files are deleted or copied, if clip protection is added or removed or if other such editing operations have been performed using editing software or a camera recorder which does not support this camera's metadata
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    +34 dB gain) Digital zoom 2 x /5 x /10 x (Assigned to the USER button, for switching zoom levels) Operation with the 1080/60i and 720/60P formats only Lens hood Large-sized lens hood with wide angle of view [Recording/playback (video)] Recording Format AVCHD specifications Compression method MPEG
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    ch (Linear PCM), 5.1 ch (Dolby Digital) Headphone Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) function (no copyright protection support) USB Type mini B wide-type LCD EVF (approx. 113,000 pixels) [AC adapter] Power Source: 110 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz 22 W Power Output: 7.3 V DC, 1.75 A (Camera-recorder
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    Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. P
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Reference
Menu
Displays
Editing
Playback
Shooting
Preparation
Description
of parts
Before use
BARS
COUNTER
RESET
ZEBRA
This product is eligible for the AVCCAM
3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For
details, see page 5.
Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG-HMC40P
F0709U0 -P
VQT2H30 (E)
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual
for future use.
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