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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 future use Preparation Description of parts This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. Before use . F0709U0 -P ENGLISH VQT2H30 (E) Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. For details, see page 5.
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 future use Preparation Description of parts This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. Before use . F0709U0 -P ENGLISH VQT2H30 (E) Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. For details, see page 5.
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...hazard due to maintain adequate ventilation, do not obstruct the ventilation. CAUTION: EXCESSIVE SOUND PRESSURE FROM EARPHONES AND HEADPHONES CAN CAUSE HEARING LOSS. Note: Camera-Recorder The rating plate is attached. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated. • Do not leave the ...CAUTION: Do not lift the unit by its weight will also affect the unit's handle, possibly causing the handle to the presence of the camera recorder. When using the equipment for long periods of it in fire. • Do not store in cabinet or any other materials do...
...hazard due to maintain adequate ventilation, do not obstruct the ventilation. CAUTION: EXCESSIVE SOUND PRESSURE FROM EARPHONES AND HEADPHONES CAN CAUSE HEARING LOSS. Note: Camera-Recorder The rating plate is attached. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated. • Do not leave the ...CAUTION: Do not lift the unit by its weight will also affect the unit's handle, possibly causing the handle to the presence of the camera recorder. When using the equipment for long periods of it in fire. • Do not store in cabinet or any other materials do...
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... 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 Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ˔ This product has been manufactured under license from ...the actual camera-recorder. ˔ The SDHC logo is a trademark. ˔ The miniSD logo...
... 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 Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ˔ This product has been manufactured under license from ...the actual camera-recorder. ˔ The SDHC logo is a trademark. ˔ The miniSD logo...
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... 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 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...than throwing the battery into the camerarecorder when using it in the rain or snow or at least 1 meter away from a microcomputer will cause the camera-recorder or a card to come off and remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter from equipment (such as the temperature rises or falls. ... for extended periods of time. In very low temperatures, the battery may be used even if you have to wait before you can damage the camera-recorder or a card. (Be especially careful when inserting or removing a card.) AC adapter and battery • If the CHARGE lamp continues to generate electrical...
...than throwing the battery into the camerarecorder when using it in the rain or snow or at least 1 meter away from a microcomputer will cause the camera-recorder or a card to come off and remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter from equipment (such as the temperature rises or falls. ... for extended periods of time. In very low temperatures, the battery may be used even if you have to wait before you can damage the camera-recorder or a card. (Be especially careful when inserting or removing a card.) AC adapter and battery • If the CHARGE lamp continues to generate electrical...
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... for the connectors Keep the protective caps fitted over any connectors that may not light or may appear dim after immediately turning on a cold camera, but you use a data deletion program for computers (commercially available) to others Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of pixels... that are not being used. 10 Liquid crystal displays • Images or letters can fix this by leaving the camera off for several hours. • The liquid crystal parts are highly precise with a soft, dry cloth. • The LCD may remain on...
... for the connectors Keep the protective caps fitted over any connectors that may not light or may appear dim after immediately turning on a cold camera, but you use a data deletion program for computers (commercially available) to others Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of pixels... that are not being used. 10 Liquid crystal displays • Images or letters can fix this by leaving the camera off for several hours. • The liquid crystal parts are highly precise with a soft, dry cloth. • The LCD may remain on...
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...the recorded contents. Media that can be used in this unit • SD/SDHC Memory Cards can damage the camera-recorder if you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or SD/SDHC Memory Cards. You can be used in cases where images and/ or sound were not...1/4-20UNC. Remember that restrictions apply 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 your own personal enjoyment. Do not force the tripod screw beyond this unit. Respect copyrights ...
...the recorded contents. Media that can be used in this unit • SD/SDHC Memory Cards can damage the camera-recorder if you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or SD/SDHC Memory Cards. You can be used in cases where images and/ or sound were not...1/4-20UNC. Remember that restrictions apply 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 your own personal enjoyment. Do not force the tripod screw beyond this unit. Respect copyrights ...
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...) 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...
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... button Same function as monitor. on the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu to confirm menus and items. 20 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... 71) 12 button (Page 77) Same function as the button on the LCD monitor. 13 OPERATION buttons 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.
... button Same function as monitor. on the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu to confirm menus and items. 20 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... 71) 12 button (Page 77) Same function as the button on the LCD monitor. 13 OPERATION buttons 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.
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... battery has not been in use for use . Preparation Description of parts Recharging the battery Recharging The battery does not come ready charged when the camera is recommended that you keep one extra battery as a spare. 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter. VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.2 V/ 5800/5400 (typ./min...
... battery has not been in use for use . Preparation Description of parts Recharging the battery Recharging The battery does not come ready charged when the camera is recommended that you keep one extra battery as a spare. 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter. VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.2 V/ 5800/5400 (typ./min...
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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 it, but this state. • The battery becomes...still not be displayed in red when less than 3 minutes are using AC adapter. • The maximum time display for long periods in green. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use the battery completely from the battery. To ensure that remaining battery capacity is recalculated at least 1 meter away...
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 it, but this state. • The battery becomes...still not be displayed in red when less than 3 minutes are using AC adapter. • The maximum time display for long periods in green. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use the battery completely from the battery. To ensure that remaining battery capacity is recalculated at least 1 meter away...
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... hood 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 protect the lens when not in use it as a precaution against dropping the... camera. Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and use . Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand. 1 Open the cover ...
... hood 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 protect the lens when not in use it as a precaution against dropping the... camera. Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and use . Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand. 1 Open the cover ...
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.... 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...
.... 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...
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... 3 Return the holder to its original position. • When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace it is operated near the camera-recorder's remote control sensor, the battery has run out. • Keep the battery out of the reach of use.) If the remote control... battery with a new one. (The battery lasts about one year, depending on the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) lights red (camera mode), and the camera enters recording standby mode. The CAMERA lamp lights (red), and the camera enters recording standby mode. Turn on the frequency of children. • The remote control...
... 3 Return the holder to its original position. • When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace it is operated near the camera-recorder's remote control sensor, the battery has run out. • Keep the battery out of the reach of use.) If the remote control... battery with a new one. (The battery lasts about one year, depending on the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) lights red (camera mode), and the camera enters recording standby mode. The CAMERA lamp lights (red), and the camera enters recording standby mode. Turn on the frequency of children. • The remote control...
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...; Depending on . 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 Quick... 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 When using Quick Start mode, you to begin recording approximately 1.5 seconds after Quick Start standby mode. ...
...; Depending on . 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 Quick... 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 When using Quick Start mode, you to begin recording approximately 1.5 seconds after Quick Start standby mode. ...
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... 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. Frequently used icons : Touch these to scroll through the...
... 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. Frequently used icons : Touch these to scroll through the...
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... ON. ヱャ 3 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever until text display in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen to about 70˚ from the camera. 29 Preparation Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders;
... ON. ヱャ 3 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever until text display in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen to about 70˚ from the camera. 29 Preparation Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders;
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... alignment easier. Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the images you can be sure to rotate it further with force may damage the camera. 180° 90° 3 In CAMERA mode or PHOTO mode, press the USER button assigned to EVF DTL again, and "EVF DTL OFF" appears in the center of... assigned to one of the USER buttons 1 to 3, you shoot. 1 Touch USER1 SW, USER2 SW, or USER3 SW in a 90° position may damage the camera. 90° Emphasizing outlines When EVF DTL is facing the lens (during self-portrait recording), both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor will be lit...
... alignment easier. Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the images you can be sure to rotate it further with force may damage the camera. 180° 90° 3 In CAMERA mode or PHOTO mode, press the USER button assigned to EVF DTL again, and "EVF DTL OFF" appears in the center of... assigned to one of the USER buttons 1 to 3, you shoot. 1 Touch USER1 SW, USER2 SW, or USER3 SW in a 90° position may damage the camera. 90° Emphasizing outlines When EVF DTL is facing the lens (during self-portrait recording), both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor will be lit...
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..., EVF COLOR.) The resolution is rotated 180°. 31 Adjusting the touch panel Adjust touch panel calibration if items that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see "Description of them.
..., EVF COLOR.) The resolution is rotated 180°. 31 Adjusting the touch panel Adjust touch panel calibration if items that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see "Description of them.