User Manual
Page 1
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 operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. Before use Preparation Description of parts This product is eligible for future use. F0709U0 -P ENGLISH VQT2H30 (E)
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 operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. Before use Preparation Description of parts This product is eligible for future use. F0709U0 -P ENGLISH VQT2H30 (E)
User Manual
Page 2
... the skin for long periods of the conversion lens, any strong jolt to persons. CR2025 only. • Do not recharge the battery. Note: Camera-Recorder The rating plate is attached. Due to the added weight of time. For Battery Pack • Use specified charger. • Replace only ... ALL LIQUIDS. THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET OUTLET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. For Battery of the camera recorder. To carry the unit while the tripod is on the underside of Remote Controller • Replace battery with same or specified type. ...
... the skin for long periods of the conversion lens, any strong jolt to persons. CR2025 only. • Do not recharge the battery. Note: Camera-Recorder The rating plate is attached. Due to the added weight of time. For Battery Pack • Use specified charger. • Replace only ... ALL LIQUIDS. THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET OUTLET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. For Battery of the camera recorder. To carry the unit while the tripod is on the underside of Remote Controller • Replace battery with same or specified type. ...
User Manual
Page 6
...HDMI Licensing LLC. ˔ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. ˔ DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. ˔ Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United ...that is created during a single recording operation is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ˔ This product has been manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ˔ The SDHC logo is a...
...HDMI Licensing LLC. ˔ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. ˔ DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. ˔ Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United ...that is created during a single recording operation is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ˔ This product has been manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ˔ The SDHC logo is a...
User Manual
Page 7
... 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 ... 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 ...
... 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 ... 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 ...
User Manual
Page 8
... Using the setup menus 95 Using the menus 95 Using Quick Menu and Function Navi 96 Initializing the menu settings 97 Setup menu structure 98 CAMERA mode menu 98 PHOTO mode menu 98 PB mode menu 99 Setup menu list 100 SCENE FILE screen 100... CAMERA SETUP screen 101 RECORD SETUP screen 102 PICTURE screen 104 PLAY SETUP screen 105 OPERATION screen 105 PICT. SETUP screen 105 SW&DISP SETUP screen ...
... Using the setup menus 95 Using the menus 95 Using Quick Menu and Function Navi 96 Initializing the menu settings 97 Setup menu structure 98 CAMERA mode menu 98 PHOTO mode menu 98 PB mode menu 99 Setup menu list 100 SCENE FILE screen 100... CAMERA SETUP screen 101 RECORD SETUP screen 102 PICTURE screen 104 PLAY SETUP screen 105 OPERATION screen 105 PICT. SETUP screen 105 SW&DISP SETUP screen ...
User Manual
Page 9
...before you leave it . (Continued on . Remove the battery after use it . Operating precautions Do not allow any water to get into the camera-recorder when using it at least 1 meter away from equipment (such as the temperature rises or falls. Contact your recordings or distort the images. ... takes longer to charge when it is so adversely affected by products that generate magnetic fields that generate magnetic fields. • Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a radio transmitter or high-voltage equipment may adversely affect the recorded images and/or sound. In very low...
...before you leave it . (Continued on . Remove the battery after use it . Operating precautions Do not allow any water to get into the camera-recorder when using it at least 1 meter away from equipment (such as the temperature rises or falls. Contact your recordings or distort the images. ... takes longer to charge when it is so adversely affected by products that generate magnetic fields that generate magnetic fields. • Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a radio transmitter or high-voltage equipment may adversely affect the recorded images and/or sound. In very low...
User Manual
Page 10
... information: it will not completely erase the data on their memory cards. Doing so may appear dim after immediately turning on a cold camera, but you use a data deletion program for managing the data on the cards. Operating precautions (continued) What to remember when throwing ...memory cards away or transferring them or use the camera where temperatures fluctuate. When throwing these cards away or transferring them to others, either physically destroy them to others Formatting memory cards ...
... information: it will not completely erase the data on their memory cards. Doing so may appear dim after immediately turning on a cold camera, but you use a data deletion program for managing the data on the cards. Operating precautions (continued) What to remember when throwing ...memory cards away or transferring them or use the camera where temperatures fluctuate. When throwing these cards away or transferring them to others, either physically destroy them to others Formatting memory cards ...
User Manual
Page 11
...tripod hole. Be sure to check and set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 32) Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings. • Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for use Always take some trial shots before actual shooting. • When shooting important ...events (such as you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or SD/SDHC Memory Cards. Before use ...
...tripod hole. Be sure to check and set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 32) Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings. • Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for use Always take some trial shots before actual shooting. • When shooting important ...events (such as you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or SD/SDHC Memory Cards. Before use ...
User Manual
Page 17
...) 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 START...
...) 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 START...
User Manual
Page 20
..., set the IR REMOTE item on the LCD monitor. 13 OPERATION buttons Same function as monitor. Description 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... on the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu to confirm menus and items. 20 on the LCD 14 MENU button Same function as the MENU button on the camera. 15 ENTER button Used to ON. The default setting for this item is OFF. (Page 109) 1 EXT.
..., set the IR REMOTE item on the LCD monitor. 13 OPERATION buttons Same function as monitor. Description 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... on the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu to confirm menus and items. 20 on the LCD 14 MENU button Same function as the MENU button on the camera. 15 ENTER button Used to ON. The default setting for this item is OFF. (Page 109) 1 EXT.
User Manual
Page 21
.... • The figures in place. 2 Insert the battery. Preparation Description of parts Recharging the battery Recharging The battery does not come ready charged when the camera is dirt or dust on the connectors, disconnect the power plug from an empty state. (Continued on charging batteries from the socket before use in...
.... • The figures in place. 2 Insert the battery. Preparation Description of parts Recharging the battery Recharging The battery does not come ready charged when the camera is dirt or dust on the connectors, disconnect the power plug from an empty state. (Continued on charging batteries from the socket before use in...
User Manual
Page 22
... used for long periods in high or low temperatures, or if the battery has been recharged a large number of time. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use the battery completely from a fully-charged state, and charge the battery again. (Remaining battery...capacity is recalculated at least 1 meter away from the battery. Recharging the battery (continued) ■ Remaining battery capacity displays When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries compatible with radio reception so keep radios at these times. • Not displayed when using AC adapter. • The ...
... used for long periods in high or low temperatures, or if the battery has been recharged a large number of time. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use the battery completely from a fully-charged state, and charge the battery again. (Remaining battery...capacity is recalculated at least 1 meter away from the battery. Recharging the battery (continued) ■ Remaining battery capacity displays When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries compatible with radio reception so keep radios at these times. • Not displayed when using AC adapter. • The ...
User Manual
Page 24
... with the arrow mark on top, rotate the hood counterclockwise (approx. 14˚) to align the arrow with the one on the camera, and then slide the hood onto the camera. • Rotate the lens hood clockwise to attach it. • Be sure to attach the lens hood cap to suit your... more Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood • Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it as a precaution against dropping the camera. Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to protect the lens when not in use it . Lens hood Lens hood cap 24 When the...
... with the arrow mark on top, rotate the hood counterclockwise (approx. 14˚) to align the arrow with the one on the camera, and then slide the hood onto the camera. • Rotate the lens hood clockwise to attach it. • Be sure to attach the lens hood cap to suit your... more Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood • Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it as a precaution against dropping the camera. Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to protect the lens when not in use it . Lens hood Lens hood cap 24 When the...
User Manual
Page 25
.... Eye cup Eye cup holder Fit the eye cup onto the viewfinder, and secure it in handy for taking low-angle shots or carrying the camera-recorder around. 1 Pull the 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. Preparation Attaching the handle...
.... Eye cup Eye cup holder Fit the eye cup onto the viewfinder, and secure it in handy for taking low-angle shots or carrying the camera-recorder around. 1 Pull the 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. Preparation Attaching the handle...
User Manual
Page 26
... made in the POWER SAVE item of children. • The remote control is intended for indoor operation. ON: T he camera recorder turns off the camera While pressing the lock release button, move the POWER switch to its original position. • When the battery (CR2025) has... when optional accessories are attached) Remote control sensor 3 Return the holder to ON or OFF. Turn on the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) lights red (camera mode), and the camera enters recording standby mode. Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not operate properly even within the usable...
... made in the POWER SAVE item of children. • The remote control is intended for indoor operation. ON: T he camera recorder turns off the camera While pressing the lock release button, move the POWER switch to its original position. • When the battery (CR2025) has... when optional accessories are attached) Remote control sensor 3 Return the holder to ON or OFF. Turn on the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) lights red (camera mode), and the camera enters recording standby mode. Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not operate properly even within the usable...
User Manual
Page 27
... begin recording more quickly. Preparation Quick Start mode This mode allows you can set the tally lamp to light in the following cases. � The camera remains in Quick Start standby mode for at least two seconds while the power is on recording settings, Quick Start may take longer in reduced... in the following situations by setting the REC LAMP item (Page 109) in the Quick Start standby mode (lamps flashing), the lamps light and the camera enters recording standby mode. Tally lamp 27
... begin recording more quickly. Preparation Quick Start mode This mode allows you can set the tally lamp to light in the following cases. � The camera remains in Quick Start standby mode for at least two seconds while the power is on recording settings, Quick Start may take longer in reduced... in the following situations by setting the REC LAMP item (Page 109) in the Quick Start standby mode (lamps flashing), the lamps light and the camera enters recording standby mode. Tally lamp 27
User Manual
Page 28
... LCD monitor. • Do not use touch pens other displays by touching items in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (Page 31) Example: 28 Touch panel This camera utilizes a touch panel LCD monitor. You can navigate setting menus and other than the one supplied.
... LCD monitor. • Do not use touch pens other displays by touching items in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (Page 31) Example: 28 Touch panel This camera utilizes a touch panel LCD monitor. You can navigate setting menus and other than the one supplied.
User Manual
Page 29
... until text display in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen to about 70˚ from the camera. 29 To see how the final images will appear, check them on a TV monitor. Preparation Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders; Doing so may differ between the images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD...
... until text display in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen to about 70˚ from the camera. 29 To see how the final images will appear, check them on a TV monitor. Preparation Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders; Doing so may differ between the images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD...
User Manual
Page 30
... (Page 26) 2 Open the LCD monitor. To release the setting, press the USER button assigned to close it in a 90° position may damage the camera. 90° Emphasizing outlines When EVF DTL is assigned to one of the USER buttons 1 to 3, you shoot. 1 Touch USER1 SW, USER2 SW, or .... Viewfinder (continued) Using the LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to 90°. Attempting to open it further with force may damage the camera. 180° 90° 3 In CAMERA mode or PHOTO mode, press the USER button assigned to the selected USER button. 3 Adjust the angle of the screen for about 2...
... (Page 26) 2 Open the LCD monitor. To release the setting, press the USER button assigned to close it in a 90° position may damage the camera. 90° Emphasizing outlines When EVF DTL is assigned to one of the USER buttons 1 to 3, you shoot. 1 Touch USER1 SW, USER2 SW, or .... Viewfinder (continued) Using the LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to 90°. Attempting to open it further with force may damage the camera. 180° 90° 3 In CAMERA mode or PHOTO mode, press the USER button assigned to the selected USER button. 3 Adjust the angle of the screen for about 2...
User Manual
Page 31
Adjusting the touch panel Adjust touch panel calibration if items that correspond to those on the camera. LCD monitor adjustments Set YES under EVF SET on the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen. 5 Touch or to adjust the selected item. 6 Touch ENTER. &#...
Adjusting the touch panel Adjust touch panel calibration if items that correspond to those on the camera. LCD monitor adjustments Set YES under EVF SET on the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen. 5 Touch or to adjust the selected item. 6 Touch ENTER. &#...
