Panasonic AG-HMC80PJ Basic Operating Instructions

Panasonic AG-HMC80PJ Manual

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    This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 5. Operating Instructions Vol.1 Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG-HMC80P Model No. 1 Volume Note that Operation Instructions Vol.1 describes basic operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder. For
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    user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: • 120 V AC may require the use of a different AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting
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    Number: AG-HMC80P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to
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    1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) D o not install
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    . To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. 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
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    3C, LLC. ˔ "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ˔ This product has been manufactured under license from use. Note concerning illustrations in these instructions • Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions
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    Book) Read this first 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........4 Operating precautions 8 Precaution for use 10 SD Memory Cards compatible with this displays and setting menus Chapter 4: Reference Before calling for service/Updating the firmware/ Cleaning/Cleaning the eye piece/Storage Precautions
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    (and may result in irreparable damage). Keep the camera-recorder away from equipment (such as TV sets and video game machines) that generate magnetic fields. • Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a TV set may cause distortion in the images and/or sound due to the electromagnetic waves that
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    remain on all the time. These phenomena are normal and will have no effect on the images you shoot. • Condensation may form if you use the camera where temperatures fluctuate. Wipe dry with a soft, dry cloth. • The viewfinder's LCD monitor may appear dim after immediately turning on a cold camera
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    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 copyrights • Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio
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    Connecting the IEEE1394 cable Always heed the following instructions when connecting the IEEE1394 cable (not included . Devices with an earth terminal should be earthed (or connected to a shared GND) when using them. • When connecting this camera to devices with a 4-pin terminal, connect this camera
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    SDM02G RP-SDP02G 4 GB RP-SDV04G RP-SDM04G RP-SDW04G RP-SDP04G Can be used. 6 GB RP-SDM06G SDHC Memory Card 8 GB 12 GB RP-SDV08G RP- Please see our support page at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ •
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    our support page at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ logo are not based on the SD standard. • Use this product to format the SD Memory Cards to be used. Formatting memory cards on computers or other devices
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    with SD Memory Cards. (Always check the relevant product's operating instructions when using SDHC Memory Cards with other devices.) SDHC-compatible device Can be used Can be used SD-compatible device Cannot be used Can be used SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SD Memory
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    video cannot be used with non-AVCHD-compatible equipment. For details, please see your product's operating instructions. ˔ Recorded video . Please use this product for playback in such instances. Shooting video in DV mode ˔ It is not compatible with AV devices fitted with a Panasonic SD Memory
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    sensor x 12, and is a shoulder type camera recorder that uses SD/SDHC memory cards for recording media. It can record and 2) ■ DV mode • Video shooting (CAMERA mode) Shooting in auto mode (Page 37) Shooting in manual mode (Page 54 of Vol.2) • Playback (PB mode) Playing back clips (Page of 84 Vol.2)
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    Outline Editing and saving with external devices AVCHD mode SD/SDHC Memory Card (class 4 or above for PH and HA modes) PC (Pages 51, 122 of Vol.2) USB 2.0 Printer (Page 47 of Vol.2) USB 2.0 MODE CAMERA PB PHOTO IN AVCHD DV HDMI cable (optional) Video cable (BNC) (optional) Video device
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    Outline Accessories Battery*1 AC Adaptor AC power supply cable/ DC cable Wireless remote control and battery (CR2025) Eye cup Shoulder strap CD-ROM → See "Fitting the eye cup". (Page 28) → See "Attaching the shoulder strap". (Page 27) The following accessories are attached to the unit.
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    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 instructions.) Using tele conversion lenses, wide conversion lenses Remove both the lens hood and lens hood (inner
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    Outline Description of parts Front side and rear side 1 23 4 9 4 10 11 12 POWER ON VIDEO COMPONENT OFF 5 6 78 1 Handle zoom switch (Page 39) 2 Handle zoom lever (Page 39) 3 Handle START/STOP button (Pages 10, 59 of Vol.2) 4 Shoulder belt installation hole (Page 27) 5 REC CHECK/PHOTO SHOT
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    LEVEL CH2 AUDIO SELECT AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 AUTO FRONT MAN REAR AUTO MANUAL COUNTER RESET/ TC SET MENU ENTER FUNC / EXEC PAGE / ADV 23 37 ZEBRA button (Pages 10, 59 of Vol.2) 38 MODE switch (Page 37) 39 AUTO/MANUAL switch (Page 37, Pages 5, 54 of Vol.2) 40 AUDIO SELECT switch (Pages 20, 70
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    Outline Description of parts (continued) Left side OUTPUT Y/ VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT PB PR CAMREMOTE ZOOM S/S FOCUS IRIS 50 51 52 54 53 ON OFF MIC+48V LINE MIC AUDIO IN LINE MIC AUDIO OUT CH 1 ON OFF MIC+48V CH 1 CH 2 CH 2 55 56 57 56 58 59 60 61 50 OUTPUT switch (Pages 52, 89 of
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    /PHOTO SHOT button on the camera. 4 START/STOP button (Page 37) 5 ZOOM/VOL buttons (Page 39) The sound volume of the camera cannot be adjusted using the remote control. 6 PLAY button (Pages 41, 84 of Vol.2) 7 SEARCH buttons (Pages 40, 41, 84 of Vol.2) Remote control usable range (Page 29) 8 PAUSE
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    come ready charged when the camera is purchased. Charge the battery before use. It is recommended that you keep one extra battery as a lower temperatures. • Charging may take longer if the battery has not been in use for a long period of time. • The maximum continuous recording times given here
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    Preparation ■ Remaining battery capacity displays When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries compatible with this product, (Remaining battery capacity may still not be displayed correctly if the battery has been used for long periods in high or low temperatures, or if the battery has been
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    110 - 240 V AC. Voltages other than 120 V are not intended for U.S.A. and Canada. Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may require the use of a different AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. 26
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    as it goes. • Tighten up the belt so that your hand remains firmly in place. Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera. 1 Thread the belt through the shoulder belt installation hole. 2 Install the belt on the other shoulder belt
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    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 Attaching the lens hood cap The lens can be covered by attaching the lens hood cap provided to the lens hood. Fitting the
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    original position. • When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace it with a new one. (The battery lasts about one year, depending on the frequency of use.) If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is operated near the camera-recorder's remote control sensor, the battery has run out
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    for approximately five minutes in the recording standby modes of CAMERA mode and PHOTO mode (when an SD Memory Card has been inserted while using the battery). ON: T he camera recorder turns off automatically. OFF: D oes not switch OFF the camera. * S ee the setup menus, POWER SAVE (Page 111
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    Basic Operations Using the cursor button This unit has a cursor button for selecting menu items and performing play back operations. Basic operations The following describes operations on the
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    To see how the final images will appear, check them on a TV monitor. Using the viewfinder 1 Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that images appear horizontal position. • Doing so may damage internal components. • When using the camera with the viewfinder opened, sunlight passing through the EVF
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    you shoot. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 30) 2 Press the MENU button. • Menu operation (Page 40) • 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 23) 3 Select either
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    screen display 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 30) 2 Press the MENU button. • Menu operation (Page 40) • 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 23) 3 Select YES
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    the time zone 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 30) 2 Press the MENU button. • Menu operation (Page 40) • 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 23) 3 Select YES
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    • Insert the card in the direction shown until it clicks into place. AUTO MANUAL MENU ENTER FUNC/EXEC PAGE/ADV • Do not perform any of the following the camera • Always format SD Memory Cards that have been used in other devices when first using them with this camera. (Pages 28, 76 of Vol.2)
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    mode) with the MODE switch. 2 Turn the POWER switch to ON. (Page 30) • Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is lighted red. 3 Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • appears in the upper area of the viewfinder. • The focus, shutter speed, gain, iris, and white balance are
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    Basic Operations Basic shooting operations (continued) • The images shot from when shooting starts until it is stopped are recorded as one clip. • When recording is paused after a short period, a small amount of time may be required after pressing the START/STOP button to stop recording before
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    switched between 3 levels with the handle zoom switch. HANDLE ZOOM 1 2 3 Digital zoom function By setting D.ZOOM to any of the USER 1 - 3 buttons, you can use the camera's digital zoom function. (Page 107 of Vol.2) With each press of the USER button to which D.ZOOM has been allocated, the digital
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    you are recording. 3 Select the item you want to set with the up or down button of the cursor button, and press the ENTER button. Using 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
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    Basic Operations Using the Function Menu The Function Menu is an expanded function of the setting menu that allows you to configure WHITE BALANCE, SYNCRO SCAN, SELF TIMER, I.
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    Basic Operations Setup menu structure CAMERA mode menu Video recording menu SCENE FILE (Page 101 of Vol.2) FILE SELECT LOAD/SAVE/INIT DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP MASTER PED A.IRIS LEVEL DRS GAMMA KNEE MATRIX SKIN TONE DTL SW&DISP SETUP (Page
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    DIAL USER1 SW USER2 SW USER3 SW FOCUS ASSIST SW RING SW AUTO SW SMOOTH ZOOM STOP CAM GAIN LIMIT FACE FRAMING ZEBRA DETECT MARKER GUIDE LINES HISTOGRAM VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT LENS STATUS CARD & BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY EVF BACKLIGHT EVF SET SELF SHOOT EVF COLOR CARD FORMAT
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    Basic Operations Setup menu structure (continued) PB mode menu Clip playback menu PLAY SETUP (Page 106 of Vol.2) OPERATION (Page 106 of Vol.2) SW&DISP SETUP (Page 107 of Vol.2) OTHER FUNCTIONS (Page 110 of Vol.2) REPEAT PLAY RESUME PLAY CLIP PROTECT (AVCHD mode only) DELETE (AVCHD mode only)
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    (with slow shutter speed of 1/2, and 34 dB gain) Digital zoom 2 x /5 x /10 x (Assigned to the USER button, for switching zoom levels) Can only be used with 1080/60i, 720/60P, 480/60i Lens hood Large-sized lens hood with wide angle of view [Recording/playback (video)] AVCHD Mode: Recording Format
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    Specifications Specifications (continued) Recording format (Recording mode: resolution) PH mode: 1080/60i, 1080/30P (over 60i), 1080/24P (Native recording), 720/60P, 720/30P (over 60P), 720/24P (Native recording) HA mode: 1080/60i HG mode: 1080/60i HE mode: 1080/60i Transmission rate PH mode:
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    load, during MONITOR VR MAX) Internal speaker 20 mm (round) × 1 [Other inputs/outputs] USB Card reader function (no copyright protection support) USB Type B connector USB 2.0-compliant, PictBridge-compatible CAM REMOTE Super mini jack (2.5 mm diameter) (ZOOM S/S) Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) (FOCUS
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    Dubbing 90 DV 15 F Focus 31 Format 28, 76 Frame-playback 41, 84 G Gain 6, 55 H HDMI terminal 52 I IEEE1394 11, 73 M Manual focus 5, 54 Manual mode 5, 54 Maximum number of photos 33 N Nonlinear editing 53 O Optical Image Stabilizer 11, 60 P Photo Playback 37, 42 Shooting 31 PictBridge
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    30 Thumbnail 35, 79 THUMBNAIL menu OPERATION menu 114 OTHER FUNCTIONS menu 114 THUMBNAIL menu 114 Tripod receptacle 10 U USER button 12, 61 Using scene files 21, 71 V Video compatibility 41 VIDEO OUT terminal 52, 89 Viewfinder 32 W White balance 7, 56 Z Zoom 39 Bold and italicized page
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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.
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Operating Instructions
Vol.1
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG-HMC80P
VQT2Y43-1
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
ENGLISH
Volume
1
Note that Operation Instructions Vol.1 describes basic operations
of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder.
For instructions on advanced operations of the Memory Card
Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol.2 (pdf file)
contained in the supplied CD-ROM.
This product is eligible for the AVCCAM
3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For
details, see page 5.
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Printed in Japan