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    use Preparation Description of 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
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    is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying Always keep memory cards (optional accessory) or accessories (coin battery, PINBNC conversion plugs, ferrite cores, cable ties, XLR connector cap) out of the
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    AG-HMC40P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: Panasonic emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting
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    . Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) D o not install near any the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
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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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    logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. of Leica Camera AG. ˔ Microsoft 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
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    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
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    Setting user information 60 compatible 82 External microphone (XLR Microphone Adapter (optional) compatible 82 list 100 SCENE FILE screen 100 CAMERA SETUP screen 101 RECORD SETUP screen FUNCTIONS screen 109 Reference Before calling for service 112 Updating the firmware 116 Cleaning 116
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    operates properly, turn it off and remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Then install the battery again or reconnect the AC adapter. After this, turn the camera-recorder back on. Do not use the camera-recorder near radio transmitters or high-voltage equipment. • Using
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    for computers (commercially available) to completely erase the data. Users are responsible for managing the data on their memory cards. Liquid are displayed for a long time, but you can fix this by leaving the camera off for several hours. • The liquid crystal parts are highly precise with 99
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    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 copyrights • Copyright laws forbid
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    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- computers, etc.) • Always install the relevant special adapter when using miniSD/miniSDHC cards with this product. (The product will
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    -compatible devices, but cannot be used with devices that are only compatible 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
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    ) Compatibility of recorded video ˔ Recorded video cannot be used with non-AVCHD-compatible equipment. For details, please see your product's operating instructions. ˔ Recorded video cannot be played back on non-compatible (nonAVCHD-compatible) equipment. ˔ Playback may not always be possible on all
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    use Accessories Battery∗1 AC Adapter AC power supply cables/ Wireless remote DC cable control and battery (CR2025 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
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    • Super-directional Electret Microphone AG-MC200G • XLR Microphone Adapter AG-MYA30G • Battery VW-VBG130 (7.2 V, 1320/1250 (typ./min.) mAh: compatible with supplied battery charger) VW-VBG260 (7.2 V, 2640/2500 (typ./min.) mAh: equivalent to accessory battery) VW-VBG6 (7.2 V, 5800/5400 (typ
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    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 POWER switch (Page 26) 9 10 11 QUICK
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    41) 3 FOCUS button (Page 40) 4 IRIS dial (Page 41) 5 RING switch (Page 40) 6 WHITE BAL button (Page 42) 7 USER1 button (Pages 46, 106) 8 USER2 button (Pages 46, 106) 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
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    4 CAM REMOTE 1 ZOOM S/S FOCUS IRIS 11 5 1 Tripod hole (Page 11) 2 XLR adapter terminal (Page 82) 3 HDMI terminal (Page 84) 4 USB2.0 terminal (Pages 83, 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
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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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    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 cable to the AC adapter. Disconnect the DC cable. (Battery cannot be charged if DC cable is connected.) Insert until fully
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    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 is warm. • The AC adapter can interfere with radio reception so keep radios at least
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    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 Preparation Using the AC adapter a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. 23
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    the cover. • Make sure the cover is fully closed. Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera. When the handle is not attached When the handle is attached 20 mm or more 20 mm or more 20 mm or more 20 mm
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    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, first pull the viewfinder towards you, and then loosen the coin screw. Coin screw Fitting the eye
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    accessories are attached) Remote control sensor 3 Return the holder to its original position. • When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace it with a new one. (The battery is operated near the camera-recorder's remote control sensor, the battery has run out. • Keep the battery out of the reach
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    30 minutes � Battery is low � Battery has been removed � POWER switch is set to OFF • Quick Start standby mode consumes power, resulting in reduced total recording time. • Depending on recording settings, Quick Start may take longer than 1.5 seconds. • Automatic white balance adjustment may take
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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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    Preparation Viewfinder This 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 the application and shooting conditions. • The brightness and hue may differ between the images appearing on the
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    ° 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 button assigned to EVF DTL. "EVF DTL ON" appears in the center of the screen for about 2 seconds. To release the
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    performed using buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see "Description of parts (Remote control)". (Page finish configurations. • The viewfinder display can be in color or black and white. (See the setup menus, SW&DISP SETUP screen, EVF COLOR.) The
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    performed using buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see "Description of parts (Remote control)". (Page 20) , 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
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    correctly. � Opening the card door and removing the SD Memory Card � Switching off the power � Removing the battery � Connecting or disconnecting the USB connection cable � Shaking or striking the camera • Always format SD Memory Cards that have been used in other devices when first using them with
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    switch 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 viewfinder and LCD monitor. • The focus, shutter speed, gain, iris, and white balance are adjusted automatically. In addition, if the AUTO SW item
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    . • Only the POWER and START/STOP buttons are operable during REC CHECK. • The REC CHECK images are also recorded when a device is connected to the camera and backup images have been recorded. • The REC CHECK function does not work when PB has been selected as the operation mode or when connected
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    times (approx.) when using SD/SDHC Memory Cards manufactured by Panasonic SD Memory Card PH∗1 (Highest quality mode∗3/ capacity 1920 × mode or HE mode. ∗3 This is the highest quality mode of this camera. • This camera uses the VBR recording system. "VBR" stands for Variable Bit Rate, and
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    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 the following website. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp
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    By setting D.ZOOM to any of the USER 1 - 3 buttons, you can use the camera's digital zoom function. (Page 106) With each press of the USER button to which D.ZOOM has been allocated, control information display appears in reverse black and white, zooming may cause the image to become unfocused. 38
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    1080/24P for the REC FORMAT option in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen (Page 102) enables 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
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    mode Set the unit to manual mode when manually adjusting the focus, shutter speed, 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.) When switching from
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    These displays make aligning the focus easier and are particularly useful in manual focus mode. The display that appears when the FOCUS ASSIST button is (CAMERA mode: 0 to 24 dB; PHOTO mode: 0 to 18 dB). • If further gain adjustment is necessary, assign HIGH GAIN to one of the USER buttons
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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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    you have 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 mode changes in order from ATW→ATW LOCK→P3.2K→P5.6K→Ach or Bch→ATW with each press of the button. • Guide to the preset values P3.2K
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    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 frame (green) appears on the touched position and focus is aligned. • In manual focus mode, the focus frame will disappear after focus is aligned on the
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    the brightness of a subject. Parts that may be whited out through over exposure are shown as a zebra by adjusting the iris and shutter speed in the manual mode to remove the areas with zebra patterns. The list of USER button function assignments, focus ring function, and all other camera information
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    Stabilizer Use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce the effects of camera shake when shooting by hand. Press the OIS button to turn the white. Audio also fades out. Fade-in starts when the button is released. Using the USER buttons You can allocate one of 14 features to each of the three USER
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    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 switches to auto iris control.) Adjusting the headphone volume while shooting 1 Touch the
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    video. You can specify the interval in CAMERA mode with the INTERVAL REC item in the the AC adapter to eliminate battery concerns. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter during interval automatically. In such cases, make adjustments manually. • The digital zoom function cannot be
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    1 - 3 buttons. Press the USER button allocated for the LAST CLIP function to display YES/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
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    Adjusting the shutter speed 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL to select manual mode. (Page 40) 2 Touch the LCD monitor and display 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
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    CAMERA mode: With the display. Adjusting the shutter speed in such cases may resolve the problem. • When shooting subjects moving quickly across the screen, the the pickup device (MOS sensor), and is not a malfunction. • White, red, blue, and green spots may appear on the display when using slow
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    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 40) 2 Touch the LCD monitor and display the Function Navi. 3 Touch to display the operation menu. 4 Touch SYNC. • The shutter speed
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    close the Function Navi. • Stereo (2 ch) audio is enabled during external mic input. • You cannot eliminate audio entirely when recording. • When an XLR Microphone Adapter is connected, the device input is fixed and input level adjustment does not appear. Adjust the input volume on the microphone
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    Loading scene files 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 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
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    Shooting 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
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    that they were recorded, with the first clip to be recorded being given the number 0. The USER CLIP NAME recording method is selectable. Please refer to the page 57. ∗2 W hen SCENARIO has been deleted.) Use an AVCCAM viewer or other program to check all the data. • Metadata can be produced with
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    item. META CARD READ: Read metadata set to the SD Memory Card with the camera. � Up to 8 metadata files stored on the SD Memory Card (MTDT00 to MTDT07 mode is OFF. USER CLIP NAME: The USER CLIP NAME recording method is selectable. For details, see "Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method
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    you press the button, the display changes as follows. (Page 87) 0 : 00. 00 (CAMERA mode only) Counter value CLIP 0 : 00 . 00 Displayed when CLIP is selected in the other format is set.) UB 12 34 56 78 User information No display: Data is not displayed. Resetting the counter Press the RESET button
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    to recharge it. Reset the date 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
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    Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code (continued) 5 Touch ENTER when all items have 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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    manual focus, only the focus frame appears. Shutter chance mark Focus frame • Shutter chance mark ○ (Flashing white manual focus mode. • The shutter chance mark may not appear if the following occur. � High zoom ratio � Excessive camera mode status : Remaining battery display : Quality :
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    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 recording
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    Shooting Maximum number of photos Aspect ratio Recording pixels Quality SD Memory Card capacity 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB 3520×2640 0 1 3 9 20 44 89 180 370 730 1110 1490 2250 3010 6030 0 3 6 15 32 70 140 290 590 1150 1750 2350
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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 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB 4224×2376 0 1 3 8 18 41 83 170 340 680 1030 1380 2090 2780 5580 0 2 5 14 30 65 130 270 540 1070 1620 2170
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    Thumbnail screen Video data recorded in CAMERA mode is referred to as a clip, while still image data Page 67) 3 Recording format display Displays the recording format. 4 Remaining battery display Displays the remaining battery capacity. 5 Back Displayed when there is a large quantity of clips.
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    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 previous page of the thumbnail screen or previous
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    Thumbnail operations Selecting the thumbnail display method ■ During clip playback You can display the kind of clips you want to see as thumbnails. You can also set more precisely how you want the thumbnails to appear on the screen. 1 Touch [Thumbnail mode selection] in the thumbnail screen.
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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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    START TC: Time code value at start of recording START UB: User information value at start of recording DATE/TIME: Date of recording at or to select the clip for which a SHOT MARK will be added. 3 Press the USER button to which the SHOT MARK function has been allocated. (Page 106) To remove a
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    T MENU • The display returns to 9 clip display when you turn off the camera or switch modes. • You can also perform the same operation with the zoom and the clips cannot be deleted. To delete a clip, use the dedicated AVCCAM Viewer. (Page 119) Operation icons Play/pause ( ) Fast reverse playback
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    Playback ■ Adjusting the volume Adjust the speaker/headphone volume during playback using the zoom buttons. 15 Q.MENU W VOL T MENU +: Raise the volume -: Lower the volume ■ Fast reverse/forward playback Touch during playback for fast reverse playback ( for fast forward playback). • If you
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    Touch the screen to display it again. • The direct playback bar cannot be operated with the remote 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
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    format is changed, the format set in the 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 repeatedly play back all available clips. 1 Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page 95) 2 Set the
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    back photos Thumbnail screen 5 Touch the operation icons to operate playback. Q.MENU W VOL T MENU 1 Set the POWER 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 select photos. Video/photo selection
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    . (Playback is not guaranteed for all JPEG files.) • Photos recorded/created with other devices may not play back properly on this 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
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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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    • The deletion procedure may take longer when deleting large numbers of clips or photos. • 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-compliant photos shot with other devices, all related data may also be
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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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    DPOF settings (photos) Information (DPOF data) such as which photos to print and the number of copies to print can be written to the SD Memory Card. 1 Press the MENU button while the photo thumbnail screen is displayed. 2 Touch SET for the DPOF SET item in the setting menu PICT. SETUP screen. ■
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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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    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 camera is connected to a printer, DPOF printing is disabled. 81
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    mini jack compatible) Stereo microphone from other manufacturers External microphone (XLR Microphone Adapter (optional) compatible) XLR Microphone Adapter AG-MYA30G (optional) Super-directional Electret Microphone AG-MC200G (optional) • When an external microphone is connected to both
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    cores (included) to the USB connection cable, one at a position about 5 cm from the PC terminal and the other at a position about 5 cm from the camera terminal. After attaching the cable as shown in the diagram on the right, close the terminal so that it clicks and locks into place. • Always
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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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    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 83) Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adapter. The following conditions are necessary for USB connection. • PC with Windows
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    displays Regular displays For details on 42 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
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    User information When user information could not be read correctly from the SD Memory Card, [UB∗] is displayed. 2 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display This display appears when AUTO/MANUAL : Playback or REC CHECK in progress : (White) Playback paused ( ): Frame-by-frame playback
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    battery capacity display will momentarily disappear when switching between modes, when conducting REC CHECK operations or when changing the LCD brightness since the capacity is recalculated at these times. • Not displayed when using AC adapter. 8 Media capacity display CAMERA (White) Playback
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    10 x zoom 25 AWB information display Displays the information of white balance. ATW: When ATW is set LOCK: When ATW is MARK) Displayed when you press a USER button to which the SHOT MARK manual focus mode, MF appears. When the focus control is set to a macro range, the black and white
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    during self-portrait recording. 42 Information display Following information is displayed depending on the situation. • Performance of the auto white balance or the auto black balance • Warning • The AWB error message (AWB NG) is displayed. 43 Mode check information display Displayed when the DISP
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    check the card. CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. An error has been detected in the control information. ■D DISCONNECT USB CABLE. The camera cannot be operated while connected via USB cable. DISCONNECT USB CABLE. When switching from one mode to another, disconnect the USB connection cable
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    TC MODE setting. THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. This battery cannot be used. THIS 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 AVCCAM Restorer content repair software (Page 37). 92
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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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    Screen displays (continued) 34 Date and time display 35 Auto iris control display 36 Iris display 37 DPOF display x 38 Clip number display 39 Photo folder/filename display x 40 Monitor audio level meter 41 Warning display 42 Information display 43 Mode check information display - -∗1
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    Using the setup menus Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. 3 Touch the item you want to set. Q.MENU W VOL T MENU Using the menus • The menu items indicated in the gray characters cannot be changed its settings. 1 When the unit
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    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 102 PHOTO CAMERA PHOTO Page 107 Page 103 Page 107 CAMERA PHOTO CAMERA PHOTO Page 108 Page 106 4 Touch
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    Icon AF Item Touch auto focus Display Page mode CAMERA 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
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    LEVEL SEL META CARD READ META DATA REC USER CLIP NAME META DATA PROP CLIP COUNTER RST OPERATION TIME PHOTO mode menu Photo recording menu CAMERA SETUP (Page 101) PICTURE (Page 104) SW DETECT MARKER GUIDE LINES HISTOGRAM VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT LENS STATUS CARD & BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY
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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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    CAMERA LOAD/SAVE/ INIT CAMERA DETAIL LEVEL CAMERA V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CAMERA CAMERA CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA MASTER PED CAMERA A.IRIS LEVEL CAMERA DRS CAMERA GAMMA CAMERA for white balance in manual HD NORM: This gamma setting is suitable for HD
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    to reduce the skin tone details and soften the skin tone. ON OFF CAMERA SETUP screen Item I.EXPOSURE Display mode PHOTO DETAIL LEVEL PHOTO CHROMA LEVEL A. , hard-to-see areas. ON OFF • Can only be selected in manual mode. Adjusts the level of the image outline correction (in the horizontal
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    set to NDF when you set recording frame rate of recording format to 24P. TCG CAMERA Sets the mode in which you advance the internal time code generator. FREE RUN: code will mis-match. UB PRESET CAMERA Sets the user information. YES NO : Can also be configured in Quick Menu. (Page 96)
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    MANUAL: Enables manual input level adjustment. • Adjust input levels with the mic input level setting in the Function Navi. • When an XLR Microphone Adapter is connected, the camera record simultaneously. USER CLIP NAME CAMERA Selects the method of CLIP NAME recording. TYPE1: User clip name is
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    Setup menu 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×
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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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    of settings IRIS DIAL CAMERA PHOTO Sets the rotation direction and the aperture control of the IRIS dial. (In MANUAL IRIS mode) DOWN OPEN ATW: Switches the ATW function on or off. ATW LOCK: Fixes the white balance value when the button is pressed during ATW. Press again to perform ATW.
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    SETUP screen (continued) Item SMOOTH ZOOM STOP CAM GAIN LIMIT FACE FRAMING ZEBRA DETECT MARKER GUIDE LINES HISTOGRAM Display mode CAMERA PHOTO CAMERA PHOTO CAMERA PHOTO CAMERA PHOTO CAMERA PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO Q.MENU Description of settings Selects the method in which zoom operations are stopped
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    BATTERY CAMERA PHOTO PB Select ON to display the remaining SD Memory Card recording capacity and remaining battery charge. ON OFF OTHER DISPLAY CAMERA always on. EVF COLOR CAMERA PHOTO PB Switches viewfinder images to color or black and white. ON: Color OFF: Black and white : Can also be
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    SET TIME ZONE Display mode CAMERA PHOTO PB PB CAMERA PHOTO PB CAMERA PHOTO CAMERA PHOTO PB CAMERA PHOTO PB CAMERA PHOTO PB Description of settings the output connector are muted before the beep sound is output. Sets the camera-recorder's calendar. YES NO Adds to or deducts from GMT the time
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    when this setting is ON, the power will not turn OFF when an SD Memory Card is not inserted, when the camera is in PB mode, or when the AC adapter is connected. • Designated operations include button and ring operations, opening/closing/ touching of the LCD monitor, and remote control operations
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    Item Display mode Description of settings TV ASPECT PHOTO PB*2 Sets the aspect ratio of the TV that will be connected. 16:9 4:3 MENU INIT CAMERA PHOTO Returns menu settings to factory default settings. YES NO • Returns all items except CLOCK SET, TIME ZONE, and OPERATION TIME to factory
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    off as soon as it is turned on. • Make sure the battery and AC adapter are connected properly. Check the connections again. • To prevent the battery from running down needlessly, the camerarecorder automatically turns off when the camera-recorder has been left in the recording pause mode for more
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    inherent to digital video technology. This is normal. - when I cue or review a clip. Images do not appear on • Make sure the input selector on television's instructions carefully and select the correct I have connected the video input connector for the camera-recorder. camera-recorder properly
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    tray, and follow the instructions on the screen. USB connection cable is disconnected. Other The remote control does • The battery in the remote control may occurs due to the construction of the camera and is not indicative on or when the PB mode is of any trouble. switched to the CAM mode.
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    The changeover between clips may not always be smooth when playing back multiple clips in succession. Video may momentarily pause when playing back multiple clips in succession in circumstances such as those detailed below. ■ Mixture of different recording formats Recording mode = PH mode Playback
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    For 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
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    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%] Camera-recorder • Wrap the camera-recorder in a soft cloth to
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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) - - - 118
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    sure to use the dedicated AVCCAM Viewer. The AVCCAM Viewer can be downloaded from panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ ■ Concerning the handling of the camera's metadata A special manufacturer area in the control file area under the AVCHD standard is employed for the metadata which is supported by this camera
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    When XLR Microphone Adapter (AG-MYA30G) is connected 5.8 W : During stand-alone use indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Ambient operating humidity 10% to 80% (no condensation) Weight Approx. 980 (2.16 lb) (excluding battery and accessories
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    mode: 256 kbps [Audio IN/OUT] XLR adapter Dedicated mini jack AUDIO output A/V OUT Card reader/writer function (no copyright protection support) USB Type mini B connector USB 2.0- [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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