Name: Panasonic AG-HMC40
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Reference Menu Displays Editing Playback Shooting Preparation Description

of parts

Before use

BARS

COUNT

ZEBR

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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Default Chapter1
- Operating Instructions1
Read this First2
- Declaration of Conformity3
- Fcc Warning3
Important Safety Instructions4
- Table of Contents7
Operating Precautions9
Precaution for Use11
- SD Memory Cards Compatible with this Product12
- Shooting12
- (SD Speed Class 4)13
- SDHC Memory Cards13
- Compatibility of Recorded Video14
- About AVCHD14
Accessories15
Optional Accessories16
- Using Tele Conversion Lenses, Wide Conversion Lenses16
Description of Parts17
- Right Side and Rear Side17
- Left Side18
- Terminals and Mounting Parts19
- Remote Control20
Recharging the Battery21
- Recharging21
Power Sources23
- Using the Battery23
- Using the AC Adapter23
Adjusting the Hand Strap24
Attaching the Shoulder Strap24
Detaching and Attaching the Lens Hood24
Attaching the Handle25
Fitting the Eye Cup25
The Remote Control26
- Insert the Battery26
- Remote Control Usable Range26
Turn On/Off the Camera26
Quick Start Mode27
Tally Lamp27
Touch Panel28
- Using the Touch Panel28
Viewfinder29
- Using the Viewfinder29
- Shooting29
- Using the LCD30
- Emphasizing Outlines30
- Adjusting the Screen Display31
- Adjusting the Touch Panel31
Setting the Calendar32
- Setting the Time Zone32
- Setting the Clock32
Shooting32
Basic Shooting Operations33
- Preparing for Recording33
- SD Memory Card ACCESS Lamp33
- Shooting in Auto Mode34
- Checking Photos Taken (REC CHECK)35
- Formatting SD Memory Cards35
- SD Memory Card Recording Times36
- Removing SD Memory Card37
- Protecting SD Memory Cards37
- Repairing SD Memory Cards37
Using the Zoom Function38
- Digital Zoom Function38
Shooting in Progressive Mode39
Shooting in Manual Mode40
- Switching to Manual Mode40
- Manual Focusing40
- Using Focus Assist41
- Setting the Aperture and Gain41
- Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance42
- Using Presets43
Shooting Techniques for Different Targets44
- Touch Auto Focus (CAMERA Mode Only)44
- Self-Portrait Shooting44
- Zebra Pattern45
- Marker45
- Checking and Displaying Shooting Status45
- Pre Rec46
- Optical Image Stabilizer46
- Adding Effects to Images46
- Using the USER Buttons46
- Backlight Compensation47
- Color Bars47
- Wave Form Monitor Function47
- Adjusting the Headphone Volume While Shooting47
- Shot Mark Function47
- Interval Recording48
- Time Stamp Function49
- LAST CLIP Function49
Adjusting the Shutter Speed50
- Synchro Scan52
Adjusting the MIC Input Level53
Using Scene Files54
- Loading Scene Files54
- Setting and Saving Scene Files54
- Initializing Scene Files55
Clip Metadata56
- Loading the Metadata57
- Selecting the USER CLIP NAME Recording Method57
Using the Counter58
- Counter Display58
Charging the Built-In Battery/Setting the Time Code59
- Recharging the Built-In Battery59
- Setting the Time Code59
- Specifying the Time Code59
- Setting User Information60
Shooting Photos61
- Setting the Aspect Ratio / Recording Pixels62
- Setting the Picture Quality62
- Maximum Number of Photos63
Thumbnail Screen65
- During Clip Playback65
- During Photo Playback66
Thumbnail Operations67
- Selecting the Thumbnail Display Method67
- Format Card and Card Information68
- Confirming Clip Information69
- Adding a SHOT MARK to a Clip69
Playing Back Clips70
Clip Playback Settings73
- Set Playback Format73
- Repeat Playback73
- Resume Playback (RESUME PLAY)73
Playing Back Photos74
- Playback by Date75
Useful Playback Functions76
- Adjust Volume (Remote Control)76
- Viewing Images on a Television76
- Checking the Date and Time76
Deleting Clips/Photos (Videos and Photos)77
- Deleting Multiple Clips or Photos Simultaneously77
- Selecting Clips or Photos to Delete77
Setting Protection (Videos and Photos)78
- Protecting Clips78
- Protecting Photos78
DPOF Settings (Photos)79
Printing Photos on a Printer (Pictbridge)80
Connecting External Units82
- Headphones82
- External Microphone (Stereo Mini Jack Compatible)82
- External Microphone (XLR Microphone Adapter (Optional) Compatible)82
- Computer (Non-Linear Editing/File Transfer)83
- Video Deck (Dubbing)83
- Tv/Monitor84
Nonlinear Editing85
Screen Displays86
- Regular Displays86
- Main Warning Displays91
- Error Displays92
- Setting the DISPLAY Items93
Menu93
Using the Setup Menus95
- Using the Menus95
- Using Quick Menu and Function Navi96
- Initializing the Menu Settings97
Setup Menu Structure98
- CAMERA Mode Menu98
- PHOTO Mode Menu98
- PB Mode Menu99
Setup Menu List100
- SCENE FILE Screen100
- CAMERA SETUP Screen101
- RECORD SETUP Screen102
- PICTURE Screen104
- PLAY SETUP Screen105
- OPERATION Screen105
- PICT. SETUP Screen105
- SW&DISP SETUP Screen106
- OTHER FUNCTIONS Screen109
Before Calling for Service112
Updating the Firmware116
Cleaning116
Storage Precautions117
Recording Format118
How to Handle Data Recorded on SD Memory Card119
Specifications120

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