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    AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 5. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG-HMC150P Shooting Playback Editing Displays Menu Reference Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use
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    USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT. WARNING: Always keep memory cards or accessories (coin battery
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    of Conformity Model Number: AG-HMC150P 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 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules
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    on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus
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    and VW-VBG6 batteries contain a function to enable 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
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    Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery 5 Outline of operations 8 Please read before use 9 SD Memory Cards compatible with this product..... 9 (SD speed class 4 10 Before use Precaution for use 11 Accessories 14 Optional accessories 14 Description of parts Description of parts
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    97 OPERATION screen 98 OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 98 Reference Before calling for service 100 Operating precautions 104 Updating the driver in the camera 106 Cleaning 106 Storage Precautions 107 Recording format 108 How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card 109 Specifications 110 7
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    This camera-recorder is compatible with the AVCHD standard, and uses low-cost and easily-available SD/SDHC Memory Cards as recording media. The unit enables high-quality picture recording of close to broadcasting standard, as well as highly creative video production. Television/Video device
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    RP-SDV16G RP-SDM16G AG-SDV016G 32 GB RP-SDV32G AG-SDV032G • Please see our support page at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ • This product is compatible with SD Memory Cards formatted under the
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    that stable recording operation can be achieved when using SD Memory Cards of class 4 and above. Cautions for usage • Do not allow dirt, water, or other substances to come into contact with the connector part on the reverse of the card. • Do not leave the card in the following places: - In direct
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    . • 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 material you have
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    a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video • Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com). - Separate license contracts must be obtained from MPEG LA where SD Memory Cards containing information recorded with this product are to be distributed to end users for
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    use What is AVCHD? AVCHD is a standard for the recording and playback of highly detailed, high-definition video. Video is compressed in the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 formats, and audio is recorded in Dolby Digital. Information regarding compatibility of SDHC Memory Cards and recorded video SDHC Memory
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    video cable PIN-BNC conversion plugs (3) Ferrite core (4)∗2 Binder (4) Shoulder belt CD-ROM The following accessories are attached to the unit. Lens hood cap INPUT 1/2 terminal cover (2) ∗1 For part numbers for the battery, see "Optional accessories". ∗2 When using a USB connection cable
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    Description Before use of parts Description of parts Right side and rear side 12 White balance sensor (Page 40) 11 Remote control sensor (Front) (Page 22) 12 Tally lamp (Front) (Page 23) 13 INPUT 1/2 (audio input) switches (Page 48) 17 19 21 23 16 18 20 22 14 Viewfinder (Page 24) 15 SD Memory Card
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    of parts (continued page 4) so that you don't lose it. 3 FOCUS ASSIST button (Page 37) 4 USER buttons (Pages 43 and 88) 5 ZOOM switch (Page 34) 6 Built-in speaker ( 15 WHITE BAL switch (Page 38) 16 RING (FOCUS/IRIS) selector switch (Page 36) 17 DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 42) 18 AUTO/MANUAL switch (
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    . 2 Light shoe 3 Microphone shoe (Page 71) 4 Pin holder (for zoom ring pin) (previous page 2) 5 Tripod hole (Page 11) 6 AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 terminals (Pages 72 and 73) 7 VIDEO OUT terminal (Pages 72 and 73) 8 INPUT 1/2 terminals (XLR 3 pin) (Page 71) 9 SD Memory Card slot (Page 30) 10 SD Memory Card
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    12 MENU button Same function as the MENU button on the camera. Recharging the 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 as a spare. 1 Connect the power cord to the AC
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    to usage conditions. • Charging times are based on charging batteries from an empty state. ■ Remaining battery capacity displays When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries compatible with this product, the remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes. 90min Time remaining will be
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    battery while pressing the battery release button. • Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not fall. PB Mode lamp Battery release button Using require the use of a different AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance
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    Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera. 20 mm or more 20 mm or more Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood • Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it. Attaching the lens hood • Rotate the lens hood clockwise until it clicks
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    (when the accessory battery is used) Remote control sensor camera: The mode lamp (CAM) lights red (CAMERA mode) and the camera is now in the recording pause mode. Turn off the camera Memory Card has been inserted). ON: The camera recorder turns off automatically. OFF: Does not switch OFF the camera
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    switch to OFF will set the camera to standby mode, and the mode lamp (CAM) will flash once every two seconds. • The camera will be set to standby mode (flashes 4 times per second) • Battery is low (flashes 4 times per second) • Available SD Memory Card capacity is low (flashes 4 times per second) •
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    camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD. Use the viewfinder that best suits the application and shooting 90° perpendicular to the camera. 3 Adjust the diopter light sources. • Internal components may be damaged and fire may
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    rotated 180° toward the lens and 90° toward you. • Do not apply unnecessary force to the open LCD. This can damage the camera. BARS SHUTTER SPEED SELECT displays during self-portrait recording No display: Cannot record (no card, etc.) : Recording in progress, during transition to the recording
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    also be performed using buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see "Description of parts (Remote control)". viewfinder display can be in color or black and white. (See the setup menus, DISPLAY SETUP screen, EVF COLOR.) The resolution is the same for both
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    . 2 Press the LCD button. The brightness of the backlight can be switched in the order of NORMAL→LOW→HIGH→ NORMAL with each press of the button. LCD • This setting will remain saved even if the camera's power is switched off. • The brightness can also be changed with the LCD BACKLIGHT item on
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    22) 2 Press the MENU button. • Menu operation (Page 82) • 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 18) 3 Select the TIME ZONE item on the settings menu OTHER FUNCTIONS
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    confirmation screen, and push the Operation lever again. • The clock can 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 instead enter the time difference from Greenwich mean time according
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    using them with this camera. (Page 32) • If "CHECK CARD" is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor, please remove the SD Memory Card and insert it again. Shooting in auto mode 1 Turn the POWER switch to ON. (Page 22) • Check that the mode lamp (CAM) is lighted red. 2 Switch the AUTO/MANUAL
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    78) • The camera's factory default setting is PH mode 1080/60i recording. (To view current setting status: Page 42) • The upper limit for the number of clips which can be recorded on a single SD Memory Card is 900. (However, this number may exceed 900 clips at times such as when shooting immediately
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    Memory Card recording times Total available recording times (approx.) when using SD/SDHC Memory Cards manufactured by Panasonic PH∗1 SD Memory Card 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
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    NO is selected, but can still be repaired by using the AVCCAM Restorer∗ contents repair software. • An SD Memory Card on which an error occurred can be repaired by using either the camera that was used for the shooting, or the AVCCAM Restorer contents repair software. • A repair confirmation message
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    zoom button Zoom button Zoom ring Set the ZOOM switch to MANUAL so that you can use the zoom ring. • You cannot use the zoom ring if the ZOOM switch is set to SERVO. Trying to use it could damage the camera. Zoom ring MANUAL SERVO ZOOM ZOOM switch Digital zoom function By setting D.ZOOM to
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    1/50 (OFF) for best results. • 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. 60 i AoAeBoBeCoCeDoDeEoEe Fo FeGoGeHoHe Io Ie Jo Je 24P mode: Shoot 24 frames a second in the progressive mode. The video signal will be recorded
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    Shooting in manual mode Set the unit to manual mode when manually adjusting the focus, iris, gain and white balance. Switching to manual mode Move the AUTO/MANUAL switch to the MANUAL position to select the manual mode. ( will disappear from the viewfinder or the LCD monitor.) AUTO/MANUAL switch
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    how to adjust the aperture of lens. AUTO IRIS: Adjust the iris automatically. MANUAL IRIS: Adjust the iris manually. 3 Turn the IRIS dial to adjust the aperture of lens when in the manual iris mode. • In the auto iris mode, the lens iris can be corrected using this dial. • Set the direction of
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    . When you are shooting in manual mode, readjust the white balance whenever lighting conditions change. You can save adjustments and reselect them by setting the WHITE BAL switch to A or B. You can also use the preset values. Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions. WHITE BAL switch AWB
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    Shooting White balance adjustments 1 Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to manual mode. (Page 36) 2 Set the shutter speed. (Page 46) 3 Place a white pattern in a location with the same lighting conditions and light source as the subject, then zoom in and fill the whole screen with white. Something
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    cannot adjust the black balance while you are shooting. • Depending on the environment, there may be some error in the adjustment. • Use the procedure described on the previous page whenever you need more precise white balance. • Do not block the white balance sensor when using the ATW feature. ATW
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    pattern. • Very bright • Reflecting parts You can remove most overexposed parts by adjusting the iris and shutter speed in the manual mode to remove the areas with zebra patterns. The display changes as follows each time you press the ZEBRA button. Self-portrait shooting Images in the LCD monitor
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    again. Checking and displaying shooting status DISP/MODE CHK button of functions allocated to the USER buttons can be displayed by be maintained even if the camera's power is turned off by moving the video and audio may not be possible if recording is started immediately in the following cases
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    white. Audio also fades out. Fade-in starts when the button is released. Using the USER buttons You can allocate one of eleven features to each of the three USER buttons. Use these buttons to change shooting is released.) Color bars Press the BARS button in the CAM mode to output a color bar screen
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    function is in operation. • Wave forms cannot be recorded. • While wave forms are displayed, use the viewfinder as well since part of the recording screen will be hidden by the wave forms. Adjusting the volume while shooting Adjusting the volume AUDIO MON/ADV If you are monitoring the sound through
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    be deleted if the power has been switched off and back on again. • Clips cannot be deleted even if the button is pressed if the memory card has been removed and reinserted since recording was completed. 45
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    interference will occur between the camera- recorder's vertical sync frequency (approx. 60 Hz) and the lighting frequency (50 Hz). This means that the white balance may change periodically. Before shooting in areas with artificial lighting or adjusting the white balance, set the shutter speed
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    monitor to minimize the horizontal noise that appears when shooting such subjects. • By switching to progressive mode you can also shoot PAL system television screens. • If the SYNCRO SCAN item is displayed in grey, it cannot be used with the current recording format. This function will only
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    shooting, you can record up to two channels of sound. You can also switch the input sound to be recorded on each of the channels to the built-in microphones, external microphones or audio equipment connected to camera 1 switch Using the built Using an Use the battery will discharge faster if you use
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    CH2 SELECT to INPUT 2. Adjusting the recording level AUDIO control knobs Use the AUDIO control knobs to adjust the recording level of the built-in level prior to shooting. • The recording level of this camera is set approximately 8 dB higher than Panasonic broadcasting camera recorders (AJ series
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    : SCENE FLUO. File suitable for shooting under fluorescent lights, ie. indoors. F3: SCENE SPARK File suitable for shooting with fuller variations of resolution, coloring and contrast. F4: SCENE B-STR File for broadening the contrast of dark parts, such as when shooting sunsets. F5: SCENE CINE V File
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    Shooting 6 Set a 6-character filename with the Operation lever when the following screen is displayed. Set the same as user information. (Page 58) • Characters that can be set Space, A to Z, 0 to 9 If the RESET/TC SET button is pressed when the filename has been set,
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    as files on an SD Memory Card, and you can also load them from the card. • In the case of the scene files, the current settings are automatically saved in the unit, and the saved data is written on an SD Memory Card. When data has been read from an SD Memory Card, the current settings are rewritten
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    upload file on the SD Memory Card. All other items are set automatically during shooting. GLOBAL CLIP ID: This indicates the global clip ID that shows the shooting status of the clip. USER CLIP NAME : This indicates the name of the clip that the user has set.∗1 VIDEO & AUDIO: This indicates the
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    CLIP NAME recording method Press the MENU button and select META DATA → USER CLIP NAME to select the recording method. Two options are available: TYPE1 and TYPE2. CARD READ: Read metadata set to the SD Memory Card with the camera. Move to LOAD, push the Operation lever, select whether or not to
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    When shooting using a multi-camera, you can synchronously set the initial values of time code. The camera used for synchronization is the MASTER and the camera being synchronized is the SLAVE. 1 Connect the TC PRESET IN/OUT terminals (VIDEO OUT terminals) on the two devices with a pin cable, and
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    code Recharging the built-in battery The camera's internal battery saves the date and time. When LOW INTERNAL BATTERY (indicating that the internal battery has no remaining charge) is displayed even when the date and time are set, it means that the charge of the internal battery is depleted. Do the
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    to the next digit, and tilt in the directions again to select value. Shooting You can reset the time code to zero by pressing RESET/TC SET MIC POWER +48V AUDIO COUNTER RESET/TC SET ZEBRA OIS LCD EVF DTL WFM Camera 5 Push the Operation lever when you have finished setting the time code. 6
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    PRESET. • For menu operation (Page 82) • 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 18) 4 Set the user information. Tilt the Operation lever in the directions and select
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    Shooting Basic playback operations 1 POWER ON OFF Lock release button 2 PB 1 Turn the POWER switch to ON. While pressing the lock release button, turn the POWER switch to ON. 2 Press the mode button so the PB lamp turns on. The camera is now in the PB mode. • Each time you press the button
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    Thumbnail screen Video data created in one shooting session is called a clip. When the PB mode has be displayed on the screen.) You can perform the following operations using the thumbnail screen. • Play and delete clips • Format SD Memory Card • Add or delete index • Add or delete shot mark Basic
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    playback. 3 Card status display Displays status of SD Memory Card. 4 Battery remaining display (Page 19) Displays remaining battery capacity. 5 Time display (Page 65) Displays time code at start of clip recording/ user information at start of clip recording/time of recording/date of recording/date
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    has been allocated. (Page 88) To release a shot mark, repeat the above steps. • It is not possible to add shot marks to clips recorded using a consumer camcorder model. Direct shooting functions If you press the START/STOP button in PB mode, the CAM mode will be automatically activated, and
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    PLAY SETUP screen, and push the Operation lever (or tilt in the direction). Repeat playback (REPEAT PLAY) Use this setting to repeatedly play back all available clips. 1 Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page 82 screen will be restored when the camera is switched to CAM mode. Playback 63
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    Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) (continued) Resume playback (RESUME PLAY) Use this setting to play back from where clip had previously been paused. 1 Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page 82) 2 Set the RESUME PLAY item
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    display will still appear even if this setting is set to OFF. DATA DISPLAY: Select format of clip time display - time code (TC)/user information (UB)/recording time (TIME)/recording date (DATE)/ recording date and time (DATE & TIME). DATE FORMAT: Select display order for recording date - yearmonth
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    clips cannot be deleted. • If selecting ALL CLIPS to delete all clips from the memory, this operation may take some time to complete, depending on the volume of clips add indexes to clips recorded using a consumer camcorder model. • It is not possible to adjust the volume during index playback. 66
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    tilt in the direction). CARD FORMAT: • Insert card to be formatted into the camera. • SD Memory Card will be formatted. Proceeding will erase all data from card. Select whether or not to format (YES/NO), and push the Operation lever. CARD STATUS: Display SD Memory Card information. (Next page) CLIP
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    Memory Card capacity. 2 SD STANDARD : Displays whether or not SD Memory Card has been formatted in SD or SDHC standard (SUPPORTED/NOT SUPPORTED). 3 PROTECT : Displays whether or not SD Memory Card to display more detailed information, including video and audio formats, name of the videographer
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    Useful playback functions Fast forward/rewind 1 Tilt the Operation lever in the (rewind the SKIP buttons on the remote control). SEARCH PLAY SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP Camera or Remote control To return to normal playback, tilt the Operation lever in the direction (play) (or
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    unit to a TV set using an AV cable (not included), HDMI cable (not included) or component video cable (included). 1 Connect the camera-recorder to the TV set. using the remote control. Checking the date and time Press the DATE/TIME button on the remote control to show the date and time of shooting
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    the headphones (optional) are connected. External microphone Microphone (optional) AG-MC200G INPUT1 or INPUT2 Microphone holder Microphone holder adapter 12 mm • When attaching an external microphone to the microphone shoe, use the supplied microphone holder and microphone holder adapter. • When
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    be limited to that from the camera. VCR Audio cable (optional) White: CH1 (left channel) sound Red: CH2 (right channel) sound Video cable (optional) Connect these cables to the terminals on the video deck. ■ When outputting video and audio signals from the camera to an external device, connect
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    from both the HDMI OUT terminal and the COMPONENT OUT terminal simultaneously by setting the HDMI OUT SEL item on the AV OUT SETUP screen to FIX. • When connecting the camera to another device using the component video cable, if the terminal on the device to which it is to be connected is a BNC type
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    OUT terminal output VIDEO OUT terminal output AUTO Y Y Cable connected, signals output to the monitor FIX ∗1 Y∗1 Y∗2 ∗2 480P Y Y Cable not connected ∗1 Y∗1 Y∗2 ∗2 ∗1 When connected with component video cables ∗2 When not connected with component video cables • Signals cannot be
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    Nonlinear editing (PC mode) Non-linear editing of video data on SD Memory Cards can be performed by connecting the camera via the USB connection cable to a computer for editing. (As for connection, refer to page 72) Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adapter. The following conditions are
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    possible in some cases even when this icon is displayed. · Depending on the memory size and type of the SD Memory Card used, the icon may not be displayed even when the card's memory becomes full during shooting, and the shooting is stopped. : Playback-only SD Memory Cards already containing 1,000
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    of the auto white balance or the auto black balance • Warning (Page 79) • The ND filter recommended under the prevailing shooting conditions is displayed. • The AWB error message (LOW LIGHT / LEVEL OVER) is displayed. Page 39ʣ • The functions allocated to the USER buttons are displayed while
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    battery capacity display When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries compatible with this product, the remaining battery battery is empty. • Remaining battery capacity may not be displayed correctly when using in high or low temperatures, or when the battery has not been used no card, etc camera
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    being accessed. Please do not remove the card. ■R REC STOPPED. NOW WRITING. Video recording has been stopped. Data is now being written to the card. REPAIR CLIP? Do you wish to repair clips now? ■S SD CARD FORMAT? YES NO Do you wish to format the SD Memory Card now? Yes/No SET DATE AND TIME
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    cannot be used for video recording. THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED.  An error has been detected in the thumbnail information. ■U UNABLE TO FORMAT. The card cannot be formatted. Error displays The following messages are displayed when an error has occurred in the camera or the SD Memory Card. If
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    display - - - 3 Media capacity display - - - 4 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display x 5 Digital zoom ratio display x 6 Recording Optical Image Stabilizer display x 26 Scene filename display x x 27 Remaining battery capacity display - - - 29 Standby mode display - - - -
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    setup menus Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are the Operation lever (or tilt in the direction) to display the setting items. Example: Using the menus • The menu items indicated in the gray characters cannot be changed its settings.
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    are returned to the factory settings. • This does not effect the other scene files. If you wish to initialize the user file and scene files at the same time, the user file and all six scene files can be restored to their factory default settings by selecting YES for the MENU INIT
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    CARD READ RECORD USER CLIP NAME CLIP COUNT RESET META DATA PROP META INITIAL SET IR REMOTE REC LAMP BEEP SOUND CLOCK SET TIME ZONE POWER SAVE SYSTEM INFO MENU INIT OPERATION TIME CARD READ/WRITE LOAD/SAVE/INIT SYNCRO SCAN DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOR
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    98) SW MODE (Page 88) AV OUT SETUP (Page 93) DISPLAY SETUP (Page 94) CARD FUNCTIONS (Page 96) USER FILE (Page 96) OTHER FUNCTIONS VIDEO SETUP AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME LEVEL METER CARD & BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET EVF COLOR CARD FORMAT CARD STATUS CLIP PROPERTY CARD
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    screen Item CARD READ/ WRITE LOAD/SAVE/ INIT SYNCRO SCAN DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP Ach COLOR TEMP Bch MASTER PED A.IRIS LEVEL Display mode (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera
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    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 setting, carried over from the DVX100 series. HIGH: Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter
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    Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (PB) (Camera White) function assigned to the WHITE BAL switch. When the ATW function is allocated to the AUTO/MANUAL switch or USER LOW (low speed)/MID (medium speed)/HIGH (high speed) to the 1/2/3 position. L/OFF/M: Sets LOW (low white balance
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    ASSIST WFM LCD Display mode (Camera) (PB) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (PB) Description of settings Assigns a function to the USER3 button. The setting contents are the same as USER1. INDEX Assigns a function to the FOCUS ASSIST button. EXPANDED: The central part of the screen will be enlarged
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    Item A.IRIS AGC ATW AF Display mode (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) Description of settings ON: OFF: Performs USER button, you can set the white balance value with the USER button. Does not perform the ATW function in auto mode. This performs the white balance function selected with the WHITE
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    ALC MIC GAIN1 MIC GAIN2 Display mode (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) Description of settings Selects the recording format adjust the recording level of audio signals (not related to this setting), use the AUDIO control knobs. Sets the input level of the external microphone
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    format to 24P. If any other value is set, the recorded time code will mis-match. Sets the user information. YES NO Synchronizes the initial time code value during multi-camera shooting. (Slave camera time codes are synchronized to the master internal TCG value.) (Page 55) MASTER: Sets the mode to
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    terminal = CH1 signals CH2: CH1 terminal = CH2 signals, CH2 terminal = CH2 signals • When an SD Memory Card containing 5.1 channel content, recorded on other equipment, is played back on the camera, it is down-mixed to 2 channels when output through the AUDIO OUT or headphone terminal. Selects
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    of zoom and focus values. OFF, NUMBER, mm/feet, mm/m • Use the mm/feet or mm/m display only as a general guideline since it is not entirely accurate. Select ON to display the remaining SD Memory Card recording capacity and remaining battery charge. ON OFF Select how much information to display on
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    (Camera) (PB) Description of settings Selects the LCD mirror mode for self-portrait shooting. Selecting MIRROR displays the left and right side of the LCD monitor image inverted during selfportrait shooting. (Page 41) NORMAL, MIRROR Switches viewfinder images to color or black and white. ON: Color
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    (Camera) (PB) (Camera) (PB) Description of settings You can save four user file settings to the SD Memory Card, and can also title the saved files. READ: Read WRITE: Write NO: Returns to the last screen. LOAD: Loads the settings in a previously stored user file. SAVE: Saves the updated user file
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    SET Display mode (Camera) Description of settings set to ON, supported clips are played repeatedly. ON OFF When set to ON, playback resumes from the video position at which TC: Time cord UB: User information TIME: Shooting time DATE: Shooting date DATE & TIME:Shooting date and time Selects the
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    not light. Turns the beep sound ON or OFF. ON OFF When ON is selected the beep is sounded, if the memory of the SD Memory Card has been used up during recording. When the beep is sounded, the audio signals from the output connector are muted before the beep sound is output. Sets the camera
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    either the Operation lever, or the MENU, AUDIO MON/ADV, USER, START/STOP, or STAND BY button, has not been operated for about 5 minutes while a memory card is inserted in the CAM mode. ON: The camera-recorder's power is set to OFF. OFF: The camera-recorder's power is not set to OFF. • Even when this
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    if the battery has been used for long periods in high or 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. P22 Cannot focus automatically. • Make sure the camera is in manual focus mode
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    Card compatible with use for video recording. Editing Cannot read the data on the • Make sure the SD Memory Card is formatted correctly. P32 SD Memory Card. If it is not, format the card in the unit. Cannot perform nonlinear • Check the specifications of your computer and connecting cable
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    place of purchase. Always use only SD formatting. Memory Cards of 512 MB - 32 GB with this camera. The camera does not • Was the inserted SD Memory Card originally formatted with a P32 recognize the SD Memory computer? Always use this camera to format SD Memory Cards. Card even though it is
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    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-recorded clip to normally
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    allow any sand or dust to get into the camera-recorder when using it at the beach and other similar places. • Sand and dust can damage the camera-recorder or a card. (Be especially careful when inserting or removing a card.) AC adapter and battery • If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even when
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    . Users are responsible for managing the data on their memory cards. Liquid crystal displays • Images or letters can get burned onto the screen of the LCD or viewfinder if they are displayed for a long time, but you can fix this by leaving the camera off for several hours. • The liquid crystal parts
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    For the latest information or the updating procedure on drivers, visit the Support Desk at the following Web sites. 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
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    Storage Precautions Before storing the camera-recorder, remove both 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%]
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    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) - - - 108
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    stored on a computer back onto the SD Memory Card, be sure to use the AVCCAM Viewer specialist software, which can be downloaded from the following website. (Compatible OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista) https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Drive: \ PRIVATE AVCHD AVCHDTN BDMV CLIPINF PLAYLIST STREAM
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    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 Filter diameter 72 mm [Recording/playback] Recording Format AVCHD specifications Compression method MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recording media SD Memory Card
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    LCD color viewfinder (235,000 pixels) [AC adapter] Power Source: Power Output: 110 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz 22 W 7.3 V DC, 1.75 A (Camera- used for VIDEO OUT) IN: 1.0 V to 4.0 V [p-p] 10 kΩ OUT: 2.0 V ± 0.5 V [p-p] Low impedance Reference Weight and dimensions are approximate. Specifications
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    334-4881/24 Hr. Fax: 800-334-4880 Emergency after hour parts orders Tel: 800-334-4881 e-mail: [email protected] TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Emergency 24 Hour Service Tel: 800-222-0741 e-mail: [email protected] Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Tel: 905
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Reference
Menu
Displays
Editing
Playback
Shooting
Preparation
Description
of parts
Before use
Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
S0808K1088 -M
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Printed in Japan
VQT1V33
Model No.
AG-HMC150P
ENGLISH
This product is eligible for the AVCCAM
3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For
details, see page 5.