Panasonic AG-HMC40 User Manual - Page 7

Contents Read this first 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......... 4 Before use Operating precautions 9 Precaution for use 11 SD Memory Cards compatible with this product 12 (SD speed class 4 13 SDHC Memory Cards 13 Compatibility of recorded video 14 About AVCHD 14 Accessories 15 Optional accessories 16 Using tele conversion lenses, wide conversion lenses 16 Description of parts Description of parts 17 Right side and rear side 17 Left side 18 Terminals and mounting parts 19 Remote control 20 Preparation Recharging the battery 21 Recharging 21 Power sources 23 Using the battery 23 Using the AC adapter 23 Adjusting the hand strap 24 Attaching the shoulder strap 24 Detaching and attaching the 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 26 Quick Start mode 27 Tally lamp 27 Touch panel 28 Using the touch panel 28 Viewfinder 29 Using the viewfinder 29 Using the LCD 30 Emphasizing outlines 30 Adjusting the screen display 31 Adjusting the touch panel 31 Setting the calendar 32 Setting the time zone 32 Setting the clock 32 Shooting Basic shooting operations 33 Preparing for recording 33 SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp 33 Shooting in auto mode 34 Checking photos taken (REC CHECK 35 Formatting SD Memory Cards 35 SD Memory Card recording times 36 Removing SD Memory Card 37 Protecting SD Memory Cards 37 Repairing SD Memory Cards 37 Using the zoom function 38 Digital zoom function 38 Shooting in progressive mode 39 Shooting in manual mode 40 Switching to manual mode 40 Manual focusing 40 Using focus assist 41 Setting the aperture and gain 41 Adjusting the white balance and black balance 42 Shooting techniques for different targets.. 44 Touch auto focus (CAMERA mode only).......... 44 Self-portrait shooting 44 Zebra pattern 45 Marker 45 Checking and displaying shooting status......... 45 PRE REC 46 Optical Image Stabilizer 46 Adding effects to images 46 Using the USER buttons 46 Backlight compensation 47 Color bars 47 Wave form monitor function 47 Adjusting the headphone volume while shooting 47 Shot mark function 47 Interval recording 48 Time stamp function 49 LAST CLIP function 49 Adjusting the shutter speed 50 Synchro scan 52 Adjusting the mic input level 53 Using scene files 54 Loading scene files 54 Setting and saving scene files 54 Initializing scene files 55 Clip metadata 56 Loading the metadata 57 Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method 57 Using the Counter 58 Counter display 58 Charging the built-in battery/ Setting the time code 59 Recharging the built-in battery 59 Setting the time code 59