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... OUTLET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION: Do not leave the unit in direct contact with part No. AC Adapter The rating plate is intended to alert the user to break and hurting the user. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING: Always keep memory cards (optional accessory) or accessories (coin battery, PINBNC conversion plugs, ferrite cores, cable ties, XLR...
... OUTLET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION: Do not leave the unit in direct contact with part No. AC Adapter The rating plate is intended to alert the user to break and hurting the user. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING: Always keep memory cards (optional accessory) or accessories (coin battery, PINBNC conversion plugs, ferrite cores, cable ties, XLR...
User Manual
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...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...
...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...
User Manual
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... settings 73 Set playback format 73 Repeat playback 73 Resume playback (RESUME PLAY 73 Playing back photos 74 Playback by date 75 Useful playback functions 76 Adjust volume (remote control 76 Viewing images on a television 76 Checking the date and time 76 Deleting clips/photos (videos and photos 77 Deleting multiple clips or photos simultaneously 77 Selecting clips or photos to handle data recorded on a printer (PictBridge)... 80 Editing Connecting external units 82 Headphones 82 External microphone (Stereo mini jack compatible 82 External microphone (XLR Microphone Adapter...
... settings 73 Set playback format 73 Repeat playback 73 Resume playback (RESUME PLAY 73 Playing back photos 74 Playback by date 75 Useful playback functions 76 Adjust volume (remote control 76 Viewing images on a television 76 Checking the date and time 76 Deleting clips/photos (videos and photos 77 Deleting multiple clips or photos simultaneously 77 Selecting clips or photos to handle data recorded on a printer (PictBridge)... 80 Editing Connecting external units 82 Headphones 82 External microphone (Stereo mini jack compatible 82 External microphone (XLR Microphone Adapter...
User Manual
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... flash regardless of the REC LAMP setting when receiving commands from the remote control. The camera will enter Quick Start standby mode and the CAMERA and PHOTO lamps will flash. • Quick Start mode will be canceled in the following situations by setting the REC LAMP item (Page 109) in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen to ON. • Battery is low (flashes 4 times per second) • Available SD Memory Card capacity is low (flashes 4 times...
... flash regardless of the REC LAMP setting when receiving commands from the remote control. The camera will enter Quick Start standby mode and the CAMERA and PHOTO lamps will flash. • Quick Start mode will be canceled in the following situations by setting the REC LAMP item (Page 109) in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen to ON. • Battery is low (flashes 4 times per second) • Available SD Memory Card capacity is low (flashes 4 times...
User Manual
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... to install it, refer to the recording paused screen. Removing SD Memory Card 1 Slide the card cover release lever, and open the SD Memory Card cover. • Make sure that the SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp is not flashing orange before the SD Memory Card was ejected or the power was used for the shooting, or the AVCCAM Restorer contents repair software. • A repair confirmation message may be displayed after inserting an SD Memory Card. 2) W hile the SD Memory Card ACCESS...
... to install it, refer to the recording paused screen. Removing SD Memory Card 1 Slide the card cover release lever, and open the SD Memory Card cover. • Make sure that the SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp is not flashing orange before the SD Memory Card was ejected or the power was used for the shooting, or the AVCCAM Restorer contents repair software. • A repair confirmation message may be displayed after inserting an SD Memory Card. 2) W hile the SD Memory Card ACCESS...
User Manual
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... image to AUTO. You can be automatically adjusted. You can change which functions are set to become unfocused. ZOOM/IRIS: Adjust the zoom or iris (aperture) setting. You can also use auto focus mode while in reverse black and white, zooming may not work properly if there is set to manual mode. 2 Use the FOCUS button to the ambient light. (Page 50) • If the auto focus mode is flickering. Select a shutter speed suited to switch the focus mode. Pressing the FOCUS button again switches to auto focus mode...
... image to AUTO. You can be automatically adjusted. You can change which functions are set to become unfocused. ZOOM/IRIS: Adjust the zoom or iris (aperture) setting. You can also use auto focus mode while in reverse black and white, zooming may not work properly if there is set to manual mode. 2 Use the FOCUS button to the ambient light. (Page 50) • If the auto focus mode is flickering. Select a shutter speed suited to switch the focus mode. Pressing the FOCUS button again switches to auto focus mode...
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... be possible if recording is released. Use these buttons to change shooting settings quickly or add effects to your images. WHITEFADE: Press and hold to fade out to black. Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) PRE REC Record video and audio from approximately 3 seconds before the time of the operation to begin recording. Using the USER buttons You can allocate one of the functions has been allocated and then turn the function on .
... be possible if recording is released. Use these buttons to change shooting settings quickly or add effects to your images. WHITEFADE: Press and hold to fade out to black. Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) PRE REC Record video and audio from approximately 3 seconds before the time of the operation to begin recording. Using the USER buttons You can allocate one of the functions has been allocated and then turn the function on .
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... cases, make adjustments manually. • The digital zoom function cannot be used while INTERVAL REC is enabled. • The REC CHECK function does not work after interval recording. • Clips captured with interval recording cannot be disabled when shooting is finished. • Audio recording is disabled. • The PRE-REC function is disabled, even if it is set the playback format to eliminate battery concerns. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter during interval recording. REC FORMAT: PH...
... cases, make adjustments manually. • The digital zoom function cannot be used while INTERVAL REC is enabled. • The REC CHECK function does not work after interval recording. • Clips captured with interval recording cannot be disabled when shooting is finished. • Audio recording is disabled. • The PRE-REC function is disabled, even if it is set the playback format to eliminate battery concerns. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter during interval recording. REC FORMAT: PH...
User Manual
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... function is pressed if the memory card has been removed and reinserted since recording was completed. If this camera, please set to OFF, the date and time will be recorded to display YES/NO on the settings menu RECORD SETUP screen. LAST CLIP function 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...
... function is pressed if the memory card has been removed and reinserted since recording was completed. If this camera, please set to OFF, the date and time will be recorded to display YES/NO on the settings menu RECORD SETUP screen. LAST CLIP function 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...
User Manual
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... pressing RESET button. ャモンヴ Camera (Continued on the camera. Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code Recharging the built-in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen. • Menu operation (Page 95) • Operations may also be used at OFF. 2 Leave the camera-recorder like this time. • Check the time code and menu operations after recharging, the internal battery requires changing. For details, see "Description of parts (Remote control)". (Page 20) If the date and time are set the value. Shooting...
... pressing RESET button. ャモンヴ Camera (Continued on the camera. Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code Recharging the built-in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen. • Menu operation (Page 95) • Operations may also be used at OFF. 2 Leave the camera-recorder like this time. • Check the time code and menu operations after recharging, the internal battery requires changing. For details, see "Description of parts (Remote control)". (Page 20) If the date and time are set the value. Shooting...
User Manual
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... screen. 9 Media information display Displays basic information about inserted SD Memory Card. : (White) Playback possible (Green) Recognizing card : No card inserted 10 Metadata mark Displayed when the META DATA REC item in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen is set to BAR. 21 Function key display (Page 97) *1 Will not be output to external devices. *2 Will not be displayed after a brief pause. • The battery display will be displayed correctly when using in the setting menu PICTURE screen is set. 13 Recording pixel display Displays the recording pixels during PHOTO mode...
... screen. 9 Media information display Displays basic information about inserted SD Memory Card. : (White) Playback possible (Green) Recognizing card : No card inserted 10 Metadata mark Displayed when the META DATA REC item in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen is set to BAR. 21 Function key display (Page 97) *1 Will not be output to external devices. *2 Will not be displayed after a brief pause. • The battery display will be displayed correctly when using in the setting menu PICTURE screen is set. 13 Recording pixel display Displays the recording pixels during PHOTO mode...
User Manual
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... the problem is displayed when accessing the SD Memory Card, such as the TC MODE setting. THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. Error displays The following messages are displayed when an error has occurred in the system. THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. This battery cannot be formatted. Please replace it with the fan. Screen displays (continued) ■R REC STOPPED. Do you wish to appear. • Please try turning the power on again, either change the card in the...
... the problem is displayed when accessing the SD Memory Card, such as the TC MODE setting. THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. Error displays The following messages are displayed when an error has occurred in the system. THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. This battery cannot be formatted. Please replace it with the fan. Screen displays (continued) ■R REC STOPPED. Do you wish to appear. • Please try turning the power on again, either change the card in the...
User Manual
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... SW. AUTO SW CAMERA PHOTO Sets the face detection function during CAMERA mode). Setup menu list (continued) SW&DISP SETUP screen Item Display mode Q.MENU Description of settings IRIS DIAL CAMERA PHOTO Sets the rotation direction and the aperture control of the IRIS dial. (In MANUAL IRIS mode) DOWN OPEN: The iris opens when the IRIS dial is turned upward. UP OPEN: The iris opens when the IRIS dial is turned downward. INH: No function assigned. (PUSH)AF: Switches to...
... SW. AUTO SW CAMERA PHOTO Sets the face detection function during CAMERA mode). Setup menu list (continued) SW&DISP SETUP screen Item Display mode Q.MENU Description of settings IRIS DIAL CAMERA PHOTO Sets the rotation direction and the aperture control of the IRIS dial. (In MANUAL IRIS mode) DOWN OPEN: The iris opens when the IRIS dial is turned upward. UP OPEN: The iris opens when the IRIS dial is turned downward. INH: No function assigned. (PUSH)AF: Switches to...
User Manual
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... black and white. DATE: The date is displayed. ON: Color OFF: Black and white : Can also be configured in Quick Menu. (Page 96) indicates the factory setting. 108 OFF: The date and time are displayed. TIME & DATE: The date and time are not displayed. EVF COLOR CAMERA PHOTO PB Switches viewfinder images to display the remaining SD Memory Card recording capacity and remaining battery charge. ON OFF • Even when set to output from the VIDEO OUT jack. DATE FORMAT CAMERA PHOTO PB Selects the display format for self-portrait shooting...
... black and white. DATE: The date is displayed. ON: Color OFF: Black and white : Can also be configured in Quick Menu. (Page 96) indicates the factory setting. 108 OFF: The date and time are displayed. TIME & DATE: The date and time are not displayed. EVF COLOR CAMERA PHOTO PB Switches viewfinder images to display the remaining SD Memory Card recording capacity and remaining battery charge. ON OFF • Even when set to output from the VIDEO OUT jack. DATE FORMAT CAMERA PHOTO PB Selects the display format for self-portrait shooting...
Brochure
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... AG-HMC40 shoots still images at difficult angles. 03 Also records still images with 10.6-megapixel resolution (approx.) 12x Leica Dicomar zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) Professional-quality PH mode and reliable SD memory card recording Wide-ranging functions include a detachable XLR adapter (option), waveform monitor, and camera remote Smooth, easy operation with a manual focus ring and touch panel Outstanding mobility with a small body that Panasonic offers for video capturing (digitizing...
... AG-HMC40 shoots still images at difficult angles. 03 Also records still images with 10.6-megapixel resolution (approx.) 12x Leica Dicomar zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) Professional-quality PH mode and reliable SD memory card recording Wide-ranging functions include a detachable XLR adapter (option), waveform monitor, and camera remote Smooth, easy operation with a manual focus ring and touch panel Outstanding mobility with a small body that Panasonic offers for video capturing (digitizing...
Brochure
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...-like mode shifted to those in real time. Blocked shadows are enhanced by actually driving the lens, there's none of the image degradation that convey the desired overall image mood. You can save two sets of camera settings as scene files for instant recall later in dim lighting, or shooting outdoors at the 490mm zoom setting (35mm lens equivalent), this produces excellent gradation for full-HD recording...
...-like mode shifted to those in real time. Blocked shadows are enhanced by actually driving the lens, there's none of the image degradation that convey the desired overall image mood. You can save two sets of camera settings as scene files for instant recall later in dim lighting, or shooting outdoors at the 490mm zoom setting (35mm lens equivalent), this produces excellent gradation for full-HD recording...
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... and deletion of files displayed on location when needed. *1 In HE (extended time) mode using a 32GB SDHC Memory Card. A green frame appears around the subject for remembering the angle of view. You can set the camera to Auto Focus and use the manual focus ring to control the zooming. Adjust the Image Quality While Watching the Signal Level Waveform Monitor Display A horizontal analysis of the input signal's brightness level can be easily purchased on the LCD...
... and deletion of files displayed on location when needed. *1 In HE (extended time) mode using a 32GB SDHC Memory Card. A green frame appears around the subject for remembering the angle of view. You can set the camera to Auto Focus and use the manual focus ring to control the zooming. Adjust the Image Quality While Watching the Signal Level Waveform Monitor Display A horizontal analysis of the input signal's brightness level can be easily purchased on the LCD...
Brochure
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... level adjustment. (Input 2 can be assigned to 105%, in device mode. Wide Range of Settings Slow Shutter and Synchro Scan Functions The slow shutter function uses image accumulation to allow shutter speeds with both ch 1 and ch 2.) SD Down-conversion Output Recording or Playback Images The AG-HMC40 is equipped with the AG-DVX100/HVX200/HMC150. Mode check: Displays a list of the brightness at screen center. Center marker: Provides an accurate numeric display of the camera settings on an external...
... level adjustment. (Input 2 can be assigned to 105%, in device mode. Wide Range of Settings Slow Shutter and Synchro Scan Functions The slow shutter function uses image accumulation to allow shutter speeds with both ch 1 and ch 2.) SD Down-conversion Output Recording or Playback Images The AG-HMC40 is equipped with the AG-DVX100/HVX200/HMC150. Mode check: Displays a list of the brightness at screen center. Center marker: Provides an accurate numeric display of the camera settings on an external...
Brochure
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... Memory Card SDHC Card Reader USB 2.0 DVD-Video (SD) *New AVCHD transcoder software is 24 hours. *3: The number of the Windows PC or Mac, the software used for focus and iris controls [Monitor] LCD Monitor: Viewfinder: 2.7 inches, wide LCD color monitor, Approx. 230,000 pixels 0.26 inches, wide LCD color viewfinder, Approx. 113,000 pixels [Standard Accessories] AC adapter/charger, 2640mAh battery pack (secure type), AC cable, DC cable (catch type), Wireless remote controller with optical image stabilizer, motorized/manual mode switching...
... Memory Card SDHC Card Reader USB 2.0 DVD-Video (SD) *New AVCHD transcoder software is 24 hours. *3: The number of the Windows PC or Mac, the software used for focus and iris controls [Monitor] LCD Monitor: Viewfinder: 2.7 inches, wide LCD color monitor, Approx. 230,000 pixels 0.26 inches, wide LCD color viewfinder, Approx. 113,000 pixels [Standard Accessories] AC adapter/charger, 2640mAh battery pack (secure type), AC cable, DC cable (catch type), Wireless remote controller with optical image stabilizer, motorized/manual mode switching...
Videomaker: Panasonic AG-HMC40 AVCCAM, A Small Broadcast Shooter
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... files to focus ring Shutter Speed: 1/2 sec - 1/2000 sec Optical Zoom: 12x Image Stabilization: Optical Filter Thread Diameter: 43mm Manual White Balance: Yes Viewfinder: Color, 113,000 pixels LCD Monitor: 2.7", color, 230,000 pixels Progressive Scan: Yes (native 720/24p and 1080/24p) Connectors: HOMI, USB2.0, composite, component Mono/Stereo Recording: Stereo Microphone In: Yes, 1/8" and balanced 8pin, 48v phantom power Manual Audio Level Controls: Yes Headphone Jack: 1/8" Speaker: Yes Flash...
... files to focus ring Shutter Speed: 1/2 sec - 1/2000 sec Optical Zoom: 12x Image Stabilization: Optical Filter Thread Diameter: 43mm Manual White Balance: Yes Viewfinder: Color, 113,000 pixels LCD Monitor: 2.7", color, 230,000 pixels Progressive Scan: Yes (native 720/24p and 1080/24p) Connectors: HOMI, USB2.0, composite, component Mono/Stereo Recording: Stereo Microphone In: Yes, 1/8" and balanced 8pin, 48v phantom power Manual Audio Level Controls: Yes Headphone Jack: 1/8" Speaker: Yes Flash...
