Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG-HMC40P Before use Playback Shooting Model No. Description of parts Operating Instructions Preparation This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 5. R RESET Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Contents Read this first!................................................. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......... 4 Before use Operating precautions.................................... 9 Precaution for use......................................... 11 SD Memory Cards compatible with this product................................................... 12 (SD speed class 4)........................ 13 SDHC Memory Cards....................................... 13 Compatibility of recorded video.....................
Contents (continued) Specifying the time code ................................. 59 Setting user information................................... 60 Shooting photos............................................ 61 Setting the aspect ratio / recording pixels........ 62 Setting the picture quality................................. 62 Maximum number of photos............................. 63 Playback Thumbnail screen.......................................... 65 During clip playback................................
Do not allow any water to get into the camerarecorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach. • Failure to heed this caution will cause the camera-recorder or a card to malfunction (and may result in irreparable damage). Keep the camera-recorder away from equipment (such as TV sets and video game machines) that generate magnetic fields. • Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a TV set may cause distortion in the images and/or sound due to the electromagnetic waves that the set emits.
Operating precautions (continued) What to remember when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to others Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the unit or a computer will merely change the file management information: it will not completely erase the data on the cards. When throwing these cards away or transferring them to others, either physically destroy them or use a data deletion program for computers (commercially available) to completely erase the data.
Always take some trial shots before actual shooting. • When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting. Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone. • These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the recorded contents. Before making a recording, set and check the calendar and time zone.
Precaution for use (continued) SD Memory Cards compatible with this product It is recommended that you use SD Memory Cards or SDHC Memory Cards∗ of SD speed class 2 or above, or the following Panasonic SD Memory Cards (correct as of August 2009). ∗ Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in PH mode or HA mode. Card type SD Memory Card Recording capacity Recording/playback 8 MB 16 MB Cannot be used. 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Successful operation cannot be guaranteed.
SDHC-compatible device Before use This product (SDHC-compatible device) is compatible both with SD Memory Cards and with SDHC Memory Cards. SDHC Memory Cards may be used with SDHC Memory Card-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.
Precaution for use (continued) 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 AVCHD-compatible equipment. Please use this product for playback in such instances. Older, non-AVCHD-compatible DVD recorder or DVD player, etc.
Battery∗1 AC Adapter AC power supply cables/ DC cable Wireless remote control and battery (CR2025) Eye cup Shoulder strap Handle AV cable → See “Fitting the eye cup”. (Page 25) → See “Attaching the shoulder strap”. (Page 24) → See “Attaching the handle”. (Page 25) Component video cable PIN-BNC conversion plugs (3) Ferrite core (4)∗2 Cable ties (4) CD-ROM Before use Accessories Touch pen The following accessories are attached to the unit.
Optional accessories • 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./min.) mAh: compatible with supplied battery charger) • Tele conversion lens VW-T4314H (See below for attachment instructions.) • Wide conversion lens VW-W4307H (See below for attachment instructions.
9 10 11 QUICK START 1 2 3 4 5 6 CAMERA PB PHOTO 7 F ON OF MODE POWER 12 Description of parts Right side and rear side Before use Description of parts QUICK A/V OUTSTART CAMERA PB PHOTO COMPONENT OUT F ON MODE OF POWER CAM REMOTE ZOOM S/S FOCUS IRIS 8 1 REC CHECK/PHOTO button (Page 61) 2 Zoom lever (Page 38) 3 Tally lamp (Page 27) Remote control sensor (Page 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 compartm
Description of parts (continued) Left side 17 1 18 19 2 3 4 BARS ZEBRA COUNTER RESET 20 21 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Q.MENU W 22 23 24 T 25 1 FOCUS ring (Page 40) 21 RESET button (Page 58) 2 FOCUS ASSIST button (Page 41) 22 LCD monitor (Page 30) 3 FOCUS button (Page 40) 23 Q.
Terminals and mounting parts 7 Description of parts PUSH A/V OUT COMPONENT OUT USB2.0 MIC CAM REMOTE ZOOM S/S FOCUS IRIS 6 2 A/V OUT COMPONENT OUT 3 1 4 USB2.0 MIC 8 9 10 CAM REMOTE 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.
Description of parts (continued) Remote control To use the remote control, set the IR REMOTE item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu to ON. The default setting for this item is OFF. (Page 109) 1 EXT. DISPLAY button (Page 76) 1 2 3 6 8 7 10 9 11 12 13 PHOTO EXT DISPLAY SHOT DATE/ TIME START/ STOP ZOOM 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.
Recharging the battery Recharging The battery 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. Insert until fully in place. 2 Insert the battery. Charging lamp [CHARGE] Align the battery with the mark and insert fully.
Recharging the battery (continued) ■ Remaining battery capacity displays When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries compatible with this product, the remaining battery capacity is displayed in hours and minutes. 1h30m Time remaining will be displayed after a brief pause. • The battery display will change → → → → as battery capacity decreases. will be displayed in red when less than 3 minutes are remaining, and will flash when the battery is empty.
Power sources Using the battery Installation Insert the battery until it clicks into place. Removal 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check that the mode lamp is off. 2 Remove the 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 ヲヶリヤレチヴヵモン ヵ ヤモヮユンモ ヱャ ヱラヰヵヰ Preparation ヲヶリヤレチヴヵモンヵ ヤモヮユンモ ヱャ ヱラヰヵヰ ヱヰヸユン Using the AC adapter Installation Removal 1 Connect the DC cable to the AC adapter.
Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand. 1 Open the cover and adjust the length. 2 Close 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.
Attaching the handle The handle comes in handy for taking low-angle shots or carrying the camera-recorder around. Coin screw 1 Pull the viewfinder towards you. 2 Slide the handle into place. 3 Tighten the coin screw to secure the handle firmly. • To remove the handle, first pull the viewfinder towards you, and then loosen the coin screw. Preparation • If the coin screw is loose, the camerarecorder may drop off.
The remote control Insert the battery 1 Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow ① to remove the holder. 2 Insert the battery with the “+” marked side facing up. 3 Return the holder to its original position. • When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace it with a new one. (The battery lasts about one year, depending on the frequency of use.) If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is operated near the camera-recorder’s remote control sensor, the battery has run out.
Quick Start mode ■ Setting Hold down the QUICK START button for at least two seconds while the power is on. The camera will enter Quick Start standby mode and the CAMERA and PHOTO lamps will flash. ヲヶリヤレチヴヵモンヵ ヤモヮユンモ ヱャ ヱラヰヵヰ ヱヰヸユン • Quick Start mode will be canceled in the following cases.
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 : Touch this to return from a function or setting screen to a previous screen. Example: Icons are selected when you release your finger from the touch panel after pressing them. • If you touch another part of the screen without removing your finger from the touch panel, the selection will not be made.
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 viewfinder and LCD monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor. To see how the final images will appear, check them on a TV monitor. 3 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever until text display in the viewfinder is clear.
Viewfinder (continued) Using the LCD Emphasizing outlines 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26) 2 Open the LCD monitor. The monitor opens up to 90°. Attempting to open it further with force may damage the camera. When EVF DTL is assigned to one of the USER buttons 1 to 3, you can press that button to emphasize the outlines of images in the viewfinder or LCD monitor, and make focus alignment easier. Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the images you shoot.
1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26) 2 Press the MENU button. • Menu operation (Page 95) • Operations may also be performed using buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see “Description of parts (Remote control)”. (Page 20) 3 Viewfinder 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. • Touch EXIT or press the MENU button to finish configurations.
Setting the calendar The CLOCK SET value is recorded in the contents (clip), and affects the sequence of playback of the thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be sure to check and set CLOCK SET and TIME ZONE. This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 17:20 on December 25, 2009. Setting the time zone 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26) 2 Press the MENU button.
1 Set the camera’s power switch to OFF. (Page 26) • Check that the mode lamp is off. 2 Slide the card cover release lever, and open the SD Memory Card cover. Slide to the left to open. ACCESS lamp · Flashes during SD Memory Card access (recognition, recording, playback, deletion, etc.). For details, see “SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp”. 3 Fully insert an SD Memory Card into the card slot. • Insert the card in the direction shown until it clicks into place.
Basic shooting operations (continued) Shooting in auto mode 1 Turn the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26) • Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is lighted red. ヲヶリヤレチヴヵモンヵ ヤモヮユンモ ヱャ ヱラヰヵヰ ヱヰヸユン 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.
Press the REC CHECK/PHOTO button while in recording standby mode. The last two seconds of video and audio will be played, and the camera returns to recording standby mode. • 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 to a computer.
Basic shooting operations (continued) SD Memory Card recording times Total available recording times (approx.) when using SD/SDHC Memory Cards manufactured by Panasonic PH∗1 SD Memory Card (Highest quality mode∗3/ capacity 1920 × 1080 pixels or 1280 × 720 pixels) 512 MB Approx. 2 min 1 GB Approx. 5 min 2 GB Approx. 10 min 4 GB Approx. 21 min 6 GB Approx. 33 min 8 GB Approx. 45 min 12 GB Approx. 65 min 16 GB Approx. 90 min 32 GB Approx.
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 opening the cover. 2 Press the center of the SD Memory Card so that it pops out slightly, and pull the card straight outwards. 1 SD Memory Card access lamp 2 • Do not remove the SD Memory Card or switch off the power in the following circumstances. Doing so may damage your SD Memory Card.
Using the zoom function This camera has a 12 x optical zoom function. Use the zoom lever or assign zoom functions to the FOCUS ring to perform zoom operations. Zoom lever Gentry press the zoom lever to zoom slowly, firmly press to zoom faster. T: Zoom in W: Zoom out When using the zoom buttons on the LCD monitor, the zoom speed is constant. • With the SMOOTH ZOOM STOP item in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen, you can select a mode that smoothes the zoom stop operation.
Shooting in progressive mode Selecting 1080/30P or 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 you use the 24P mode because 4 frames are recorded at a time.
Shooting in manual 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.) AUTO/MANUAL switch Manual focusing Focus ring FOCUS button RING selector switch AUTO/MANUAL switch 1 Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to manual mode. 2 Use the FOCUS button to switch the focus mode.
Using focus assist Setting the aperture and gain Pressing the FOCUS ASSIST button enlarges the center of the viewfinder and LCD monitor screens, or displays a bar at the bottom center of the screen. 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 pressed can be configured with the FOCUS ASSIST SW item in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen.
Shooting in manual mode (continued) Adjusting the white balance and black balance When white balance adjustments are performed, black balance adjustments are performed at the same time. White balance In order to reproduce the white accurately, adjust the ratio between the three RGB primary colors. If the white balance is not adjusted properly, not only will the white be reproduced poorly but the color tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded.
• White balance cannot be adjusted if the ATW (Auto Tracking White) function is working. • Black balance cannot be adjusted during recording. • White balance cannot be adjusted during auto mode. Only black balance can be adjusted. • White balance cannot be adjusted if the shutter speed is set to less than 1/24. Using presets Use this feature when you have no time to make white balance adjustments. 1 Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to 2 Press the WHITE BAL button.
Shooting techniques for different targets Touch auto focus (CAMERA mode only) You can align focus on a subject by touching the LCD monitor. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26) 2 Touch the LCD monitor and display the Function Navi. 3 Touch to display the operation menu. 4 Touch AF . The active area frame (red) for touch auto focus appears for about 2 seconds after AF is touched. The area inside this frame is active. • appears. • You can make CANCEL disappear by touching .
Zebra pattern Pressing the ZEBRA button in CAMERA or PHOTO mode displays zebra patterns and markers on the viewfinder and LCD monitor, allowing you to check the brightness of a subject. Parts that may be whited out through over exposure are shown as a zebra pattern. • Very bright • Reflecting parts You can remove most overexposed parts by adjusting the iris and shutter speed in the manual mode to remove the areas with zebra patterns. The display changes as follows each time you press the ZEBRA button.
Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) PRE REC Record video and audio from three seconds before the time of the operation to begin recording. Operation to start recording Operation to stop recording BARS ZEBRA OIS COUNTER RESET DISP/ MODE CHK (Time) Actual recording time PRE REC time 1 Touch FREE RUN for TCG in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen. 2 Touch ON for PREREC MODE in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen. PRE-REC will be displayed on the screen.
Backlight compensation Press the USER button you have allocated to the BACKLIGHT feature when shooting subjects lit from the back. BACK LIGHT appears on the screen, and appears at the bottom right of the screen. Backlight 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.
Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) Interval recording This function allows you to create short videos of scenes that move slowly over long periods of time through frame-by-frame recording at specified intervals. Single frames are recorded at the specified interval, with 24 frames equaling 1 second of video. You can specify the interval in CAMERA mode with the INTERVAL REC item in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen.
The date and time of recording can be recorded to video images. Select ON in the TIME STAMP item on the settings menu RECORD SETUP screen. When the TIME STAMP function is ON, the letter R will be displayed in front of the date and time display in the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. In addition, the month display will change from a numerical value to an English name display. • The letter R display itself will not be recorded to the video.
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 the Function Navi. 3 Touch to display the operation menu. 4 Touch SHTR. • The shutter speed appears at the left of the screen. 5 Touch or to adjust the shutter speed. • As the shutter speed increases, camera sensitivity decreases. • With auto iris control, as the shutter speed increases, the aperture widens and the focal length decreases.
CAMERA mode: With the 1080/60i or 720/60P formats Standard (1/60) SYNCRO SCAN 1/2000 1/2 1/4 1/1000 1/8 1/500 1/15 1/250 1/30 1/120 1/60 1/100 With the 1080/30P or 720/30P formats Standard (1/50) SYNCRO SCAN 1/2 1/2000 1/4 1/1000 1/8 1/500 1/15 1/250 1/30 1/120 1/50 1/60 With the 1080/24P or 720/24P formats Standard (1/50) SYNCRO SCAN 1/2000 1/2 1/3 1/1000 1/6 1/500 1/12 1/250 1/24 1/120 1/50 1/60 PHOTO mode: 1/2 1/2000 1/4 1/8 1/1500 1/15 1/1000 1/30 1/60 1/750 1/100 1/
Adjusting the shutter speed (continued) Synchro scan Adjust the shutter speed to match the frequency of the television or computer monitor to minimize the horizontal noise that appears when shooting such subjects. • By switching to progressive mode you can also shoot PAL system television screens. • If SYNC is displayed in grey, it cannot be used with the current recording format. This function will only operate for preset values for each recording format.
Adjusting the mic input level You can adjust the input level for the built-in microphone or external microphones during recording. 1 Touch the LCD monitor and display the Function Navi. 2 Touch 3 Touch to display the operation menu. 4 Touch or to adjust the input level. • Use the audio level meter display to help you make adjustments. Shooting . • This does not appear when MIC LEVEL SEL in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen is set to FIX. • Check the recording volume level before shooting.
Using scene files You can store various scene file setting items for different shooting conditions within a scene file. By changing scene files, you can recall necessary settings. The following scene files are saved as the factory default settings. Scene 1: Settings suited to standard shooting. Scene 2: Settings suited to shooting images with modulated color hues and contrast. Loading scene files 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26) • The CAMERA lamp lights red. 2 Press the MENU button.
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 LOAD/SAVE/INIT in the Shooting setting menu SCENE FILE screen. 5 Touch YES when the confirmation message appears. • The scene file selected in the FILE SELECT item will be initialized.
Clip metadata You can add the name of the videographer, shooting location, text memos and other information to the video data you have recorded on the SD Memory Card. This data is called the clip metadata. Display clip metadata with the META DATA PROP item (Page 103) in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen. There are two kinds of clip metadata: the data that is recorded automatically during shooting, and the data in the metadata upload file created on the SD Memory Card which is loaded in the unit.
You can perform any of the following operations. If necessary, make preparations prior to undertaking the operations. Loading the metadata • Insert the SD Memory Card on which the metadata is recorded into the unit. (For details on contents of the metadata, see the previous page.) Selecting whether to record the metadata on the SD Memory Card Initializing the metadata inside the unit Displaying information on metadata inside the unit 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26) • The CAMERA lamp lights red.
Clip metadata (continued) ∗ The COUNT value is indicated as a four-digit number. The COUNT value is incremented each time a new clip is captured if clip metadata has been read in and TYPE2 has been selected as the recording method. The COUNT value can be reset using the following procedure. Touch YES for the CLIP COUNTER RST item in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen to reset the COUNT value to 1.
Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code The camera’s internal battery saves the date and time. When SET DATE AND TIME is displayed even when the date and time are set, it means that the charge of the internal battery is depleted. Do the following 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.
Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code (continued) 5 Touch ENTER when all items have been set. With this unit, the time code value is adjusted in accordance with the format and frame rate. For this reason, bear in mind that making a change in the format or frame rate may result in discontinuity from the last time code value of the previous recording.
Shooting photos • The CAMERA lamp lights red. 2 Lower and hold the POWER switch. • The PHOTO lamp lights red. 3 Press the REC CHECK/PHOTO button halfway. • During auto focus, a shutter chance mark and focus frame appear and focus is aligned. During manual focus, only the focus frame appears. Shutter chance mark Focus frame • Shutter chance mark ○ (Flashing white): Focusing in progress. ● (Lit green): Focusing complete. No mark: Focusing incomplete. 4 Press the REC CHECK/PHOTO button fully.
Shooting photos (continued) Setting the aspect ratio / recording pixels You can select an aspect ratio based on the your intended print or playback method. In addition, the higher the recording pixel setting, the sharper your printed images will appear. Set the aspect ratio with the ASPECT RATIO item in the setting menu PICTURE screen. Set the recording pixels with the PICTURE SIZE item in the setting menu PICTURE screen.
Maximum number of photos Aspect ratio Recording pixels 4:3 3520×2640 3264×2448 2560×1920 640×480 SD Memory Card capacity 8 MB 0 0 0 1 1 2 33 52 16 MB 1 3 2 3 3 6 77 120 32 MB 3 6 4 7 7 13 145 220 64 MB 9 15 11 18 19 31 330 510 1010 128 MB 20 32 23 38 39 62 650 256 MB 44 70 51 81 84 135 1380 2150 512 MB 89 140 105 165 170 270 2760 4300 1 GB 180 290 210 330 340 540 5550 8660 2 GB 370 590 430 680 700 1110 11320 17650 34710 4
Shooting photos (continued) Aspect ratio Recording pixels 16:9 4224×2376 3328×1872 2560×1440 Quality SD Memory Card capacity 8 MB 0 0 0 1 1 16 MB 1 2 2 5 5 9 32 MB 3 5 6 10 10 17 41 3 64 MB 8 14 15 24 26 128 MB 18 30 30 49 52 83 256 MB 41 65 66 105 115 180 512 MB 83 130 135 210 230 360 1 GB 170 270 270 430 460 720 2 GB 340 540 560 870 940 1480 4 GB 680 1070 1090 1720 1850 2900 6 GB 1030 1620 1660 2610 2810 4420 8 GB 1380 2170
Thumbnail screen Video data recorded in CAMERA mode is referred to as a clip, while still image data recorded in PHOTO mode is referred to as a photo. When you enter PB mode, thumbnail images of clips or photos appear on the LCD monitor (The thumbnails may take longer to display with higher quantities of clips and photos.). You can perform the following operations using the thumbnail screen.
Thumbnail screen (continued) During photo playback Press the T (+) and W (-) zoom buttons (or zoom lever) to change the display of the thumbnail screen in the following sequence. 20 photo display←→9 photo display (default)←→1 photo display 9 photo display 1 photo display 2 3 1 4 4 5 5 6 10 7 8 9 10 6 7 11 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.
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 ■ During photo playback You can display thumbnails by the date on which the photos were recorded. 1 Touch [Select date]. Select date thumbnail screen. Thumbnail mode selection 2 Touch the type of clips to display.
Thumbnail operations (continued) Format card and card information SD Memory Cards can be formatted, and SD Memory Card information can be checked. SD Memory Card information screen 1 Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page 95) 2 Touch the OTHER FUNCTIONS setting menu. 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 to display.
Adding a SHOT MARK to a clip You can confirm and view information related to clips. Press the T (+) zoom button (or zoom lever) while displaying the thumbnail screen to display clip properties. Adding a SHOT MARK ( M ) will make it easier to find the clips you are looking for. Clip information screen 2 Touch 1 2 3 1 2 3 Clip number Thumbnail (Thumbnail screen: Page 65) Clip information Displays indicators attached to clip, and various other information.
Playing back clips • The operation icons disappear after about 3 seconds without operation. Touch the screen to display them again. Thumbnail screen ■ Changing the thumbnail screen display 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 videos. Video/photo selection 4 Touch the clip you want to play back. • Touch or to display the next (or previous) page.
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 touch these again, the playback speed will increase. (The screen display will change from to .) • Touch to return to normal playback.
Playing back clips (continued) ■ Direct playback 1) Touch to display the direct playback bar. 2) Touch the direct playback bar. Direct playback bar • The playback images will skip in a paused state to the position that you touch. • Playback will begin when you release the playback bar. • Touch to display the operation icons. • The direct playback bar will disappear after about 3 seconds without operation. Touch the screen to display it again.
Clip playback settings Make settings for playback format and method. Set playback format Set format for playback. 1 Touch [Playback format selection] in the thumbnail screen. Repeat playback Use this setting to repeatedly play back all available clips. 1 Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page 95) 2 Set the REPEAT PLAY item in the PLAY SETUP screen to ON. 3 Touch EXIT to return to the thumbnail 2 Touch the playback format.
Playing 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. Operation icons 2 Lower the POWER switch. Start/pause slideshow playback 3 Touch [Video/photo selection], and select Play back next photo • The PB lamp lights green. photos.
■ Changing slideshow settings in PB mode 1) Touch [Slideshow]. Playback by date This function selects only photos shot on a specified date for playback. 1 Touch [Select date]. Select date Slideshow • Thumbnails that appear as cannot be played back. Photo compatibility • This camera complies with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) specifications established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • This camera can play back JPEG-format photo files.
Useful playback functions Adjust volume (remote control) 1 Adjust the audio output of the built-in speaker and headphones during playback. Press the ZOOM/VOL buttons. START/ PHOTO EXT DISPLAY SHOT DATE/ TIME STOP ZOOM VOL SEARCH SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP Viewing images on a television You can view the images on a television if MENU you connect the unit to a TV set using an AV ENTER cable (included), HDMI cable (not included) or component video cable (included).
Deleting clips/photos (videos and photos) • C lips and photos that are deleted cannot be restored. Be sure to check carefully before deleting them. Selecting clips or photos to delete 1 Press the button while the clip or photo thumbnail screen is displayed. 2 Touch SELECT. W VOL T MENU To delete while viewing recorded data Press the button while playing back the clip or video to delete. • Touch YES when the confirmation message appears.
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. Protecting photos 1 Press the MENU button while the photo thumbnail screen is displayed. 2 Touch YES for the SCENE PROTECT item in the setting menu PICT. SETUP screen.
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. ■ Canceling all DPOF settings Touch CANCEL ALL for the DPOF SET item in the setting menu PICT. SETUP screen. • Touch YES when the confirmation message appears.
Printing photos on a printer (PictBridge) • A PictBridge-compatible printer is necessary. (Refer to the operating instructions for the printer.) ヶヴャビハパ ヮリヤ ヶヴャビハパ ヮリヤ USB connection cable (optional) 1 2 Connect the camera to the printer. Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26) 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 concerns. 3 Touch [PRINTER]. 4 Touch the photo to print.
Playback • To prevent printing errors, do not do the following while printing is in progress. � Disconnect the USB connection cable � Open the card cover and remove the SD Memory Card � Change modes � Turn the power off • When you print photos recorded with this camera in 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.
Connecting external units Headphones A/V OUT COMPONENT OUT QUICK START CAMERA PB PHOTO POWER CAM REMO TE ZOOM S/S FOCUS IRIS 3.5-mm stereo mini jack • Sound is no longer heard from the speaker when the headphones (optional) are connected.
Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer) USB connection cable (optional) Computer Mini-B ヶヴャビハパ ヮリヤ ヶヴャビハパ ヮリヤ Ferrite core (included) • For details on the computer’s conditions and other factors, see page 85. • When connecting the camera with a PC using a USB connection cable, attach the two ferrite 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.
Connecting external units (continued) TV/Monitor Only the output signals from the camera are shown. TV/Monitor Ferrite core (included) HDMI cable (optional) USB2.0 MIC A/V OUT COMPONENT OUT Connect these cables to the terminals on the television. Component video cable (included) AV cable (included) Ferrite core (included) ■ When outputting video and audio signals from the camera to an external device, connect to the input terminals of the external device.
Nonlinear editing The following conditions are necessary for USB connection. • PC with Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista; Macintosh with Intel CPU (Intel Mac) • USB 2.0 (High Speed, Mass Storage Class) compatibility (not compatible with USB 1.1) • Only connect to one computer at a time. • Camera cannot be operated if a hub or other device is connected between the camera and computer. 1 Insert the SD Memory Card, and move the POWER switch to ON.
Screen 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 2 1 8 9 10 TC 3 45 6 7 1h 23m 12 : 34 : 56 : 00 R 11 h 11m 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 24P 1/1000 20 F META A D5X 24 ATW 25 15dB O F F 26 27 28 29 MF 2 3 30 Z10 31 2 1080 PH 99% ALC MA R K R C H C H 21 DEC 31 2009 1 2 23 : 59 : 59 F5 .
During self-portrait recording 5 4 7 28 41 2 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display This display appears when AUTO/MANUAL switch is switched to AUTO. A : Auto shooting A : Auto face detection shooting ON 3 Recording function display PRE-REC : Displayed when PREREC MODE is set to ON. (Page 46) : Displayed when INTERVAL REC is enabled. (Page 48) : Displayed when REPEAT PLAY is set to ON.
Screen displays (continued) 7 Remaining battery capacity display When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries compatible with this product, the remaining battery capacity is displayed (“m” indicates minutes). Time remaining will be displayed after a brief pause. • The battery display will change → → → → as battery capacity decreases. will be displayed in red when less than 3 minutes are remaining, and will flash when the battery is empty.
display 23 Optical Image Stabilizer Displayed when Optical Image Stabilizer is ON. 24 Digital zoom ratio display Displays digital zoom ratio. D 2X: 2 x zoom D 5X: 5 x zoom D 10X: 10 x zoom 25 AWB information display Displays the information of white balance. ATW: When ATW is set LOCK: When ATW is locked P3.2K/P5.6K: In the case of preset Ach/Bch: In the case of A/B 26 Gain display Displays the gain value of the image amplifier configured. (During the auto mode, AGC is displayed.
Screen displays (continued) 35 Auto iris control display STD: Standard auto-iris control : Auto iris control for spotlight : Auto iris control for backlight compensation 36 Iris display Displays F value. 44 Safety zone*2 The range of the zone is indicated by the SAFETY ZONE item (Page 107) on the SW&DISP SETUP screen. 4:3 This indicates the position which is cropped to 4:3. 90% This indicates the range (90%) in which signals can be displayed by an ordinary homeuse TV set.
Main warning displays The main warning displays appearing on the LCD monitor or viewfinder are listed below. If a warning display is not listed, check carefully the message displayed. ■A ALL DATA WILL BE DELETED. FORMAT THE CARD NOW? Do you wish to format the SD Memory Card now? Yes/No ■C CARD FULL. The card is full. CARD LOCKED. Unlock the card. CHECK CARD. No use is possible because the standard for the data is different. CANNOT DELETE WITH THIS BUTTON Clip cannot be deleted. CANNOT DELETE.
Screen displays (continued) ■R ■U REC STOPPED. NOW WRITING. UNABLE TO FORMAT. The card cannot be formatted. Video recording has been stopped. Data is now being written to the card. REPAIR CLIP? Do you wish to repair clips now? ■S SET DATE AND TIME Set the date and time. ■T Error displays The following messages are displayed when an error has occurred in the camera or the SD Memory Card.
Setting the DISPLAY items Display the following items on the viewfinder and LCD monitor by pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button or by configuring OTHER DISPLAY of the SW&DISP SETUP screen of the setup menus.
Screen displays (continued) 34 Date and time display —∗2 —∗2 35 Auto iris control display —∗3 —∗3 36 Iris display —∗3 —∗3 —∗2 —∗2 —∗2 —∗2 37 DPOF display x — — 38 Clip number display 39 Photo folder/filename display x 40 Monitor audio level meter —∗1 —∗1 —∗1 —∗1 41 Warning display —∗5 —∗5 —∗5 —∗5 42 Information display —∗5 —∗5 —∗5 —∗5 — — — 43 Mode check information display ∗1 Toggle display with the buttons.
Using the setup menus Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. Q.MENU W VOL T MENU 3 Touch the item you want to set. • To return to a previous screen, touch . 4 Touch the setting option. • To change numerical values, touch or to change the values. • To return to a previous screen, touch . 5 Repeat steps 3 – 4 to set any other items. Using the menus To complete settings, touch EXIT or press the MENU button.
Using the setup menus (continued) Using Quick Menu and Function Navi Certain items can be set quickly using Quick Menu and Function Navi. ■ Quick Menu 3 Touch the items to set them. 1 2 Touch the item. You can set the following items in Quick Menu. • The items that appear may vary depending on the mode and settings. Press the Q.MENU button.
■ Function Navi Initializing the menu settings 1 Touch the LCD monitor. 2 Touch . 3 Touch the item. You can return the setting values for each item to their factory default settings with the MENU INIT item in the setting menu OTHER FUNCTION screen. To initialize menu settings, set this item to YES. • To change numerical values, touch select the values. or to Setting values for the following items are not initialized.
Setup menu structure CAMERA mode menu Video recording menu SCENE FILE (Page 100) RECORD SETUP (Page 102) SW&DISP SETUP (Page 106) OTHER FUNCTIONS (Page 109) 98 PHOTO mode menu FILE SELECT LOAD/SAVE/INIT DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP MASTER PED A.
Clip playback menu PLAY SETUP (Page 105) REPEAT PLAY RESUME PLAY OPERATION (Page 105) CLIP PROTECT DELETE SW&DISP SETUP (Page 106) USER1 SW USER2 SW USER3 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 OTHER FUNCTIONS (Page 109) CARD FORMAT CARD STATUS IR REMOTE BEEP SOUND CLOCK SET TIME ZONE HDMI OUT SEL CMPNT OUT SEL DOWNCON MODE VIDEO SETUP AUDIO OUT SYSTEM INFO LANGUAGE OPERATION TIME Photo playback menu
Setup menu list SCENE FILE screen Item FILE SELECT Display mode CAMERA Description of settings Selects the scene file. SCENE1 SCENE2 LOAD/SAVE/ INIT CAMERA Loads, saves, or initializes the scene file selected with FILE SELECT. LOAD: Loads the scene file settings set on this camera. SAVE: Saves changed scene file settings. INIT: Returns current setting values to factory default settings. NO: Returns to the last screen.
SCENE FILE screen (continued) KNEE Display mode CAMERA MATRIX CAMERA Selects the MATRIX table suitable for the desired color expression during shooting. NORM1: Suitable for shooting in the open air or under a halogen lamp. NORM2: Suitable for brighter colors than the NORM1 mode. FLUO: Suitable for shooting under fluorescent light indoors. CINE-LIKE: Suitable for cinema-like image. SKIN TONE DTL CAMERA Switches skin tone details on or off.
Setup menu list (continued) RECORD SETUP screen Item REC FORMAT Display mode CAMERA Q.MENU Description of settings Selects the recording format. PH 1080/60i PH 1080/30P PH 1080/24P PH 720/60P PH 720/30P PH 720/24P HA 1080/60i HG 1080/60i HE 1080/60i • PH 1080/24P and PH 720/24P represent native recording. • You cannot change the format during interval recording. PREREC MODE CAMERA Sets PRE RECORDING to ON or OFF. (Page 46) ON OFF • TCG is set to FREE RUN. • Cannot be set during INTERVAL REC.
RECORD SETUP screen (continued) WIND CUT Display mode CAMERA MIC ALC CAMERA Sets mic level auto control to ON or OFF (CH1 and CH2 simultaneously). ON OFF • Set to ON to reduce distortion at high input levels. To adjust the recording level of audio signals (not related to this setting), adjust the mic settings in the Function Navi. MIC LEVEL SEL CAMERA Selects whether to fix built-in mic and external mic input to a standard level. FIX: Fixes the input level.
Setup menu list (continued) PICTURE screen PICTURE SIZE Display mode PHOTO QUALITY PHOTO Sets the image quality during photo shooting. : High image quality : Standard image quality ASPECT RATIO PHOTO Sets the aspect ratio. Item Q.MENU Description of settings Sets the recording pixels during photo shooting.
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 Display mode CLIP PROTECT PB Item DELETE PB Description of settings Protects clips to prevent accidental deletion. YES: Enables clip protection or cancels protection.
Setup menu list (continued) SW&DISP SETUP screen Item IRIS DIAL Display mode CAMERA PHOTO Q.MENU Description of settings 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 downward. UP OPEN: The iris opens when the IRIS dial is turned upward. USER1 SW CAMERA PHOTO PB Selects the function assigned to the USER1 button. INH: No function assigned.
SW&DISP SETUP screen (continued) SMOOTH ZOOM STOP Display mode CAMERA PHOTO CAM GAIN LIMIT CAMERA PHOTO Sets the maximum value for camera gain. CAMERA mode 24 dB: Camera gain can be set to up to 24 dB. 12 dB: Camera gain can be set to up to 12 dB. PHOTO mode 18 dB: Camera gain can be set to up to 18 dB. 12 dB: Camera gain can be set to up to 12 dB. FACE FRAMING CAMERA PHOTO Sets the detection frame displays when O N is selected in auto mode. OFF: Not displayed.
Setup menu list (continued) SW&DISP SETUP screen (continued) Item VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME Display mode CAMERA PHOTO PB CAMERA PHOTO PB Q.MENU Description of settings Select ON to output the information displayed on the screen together with the signals from the VIDEO OUT jack. ON OFF • Even when set to ON, the time code display, audio level meter display, focus information display, and zoom position display are not displayed.
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen CARD FORMAT Display mode CAMERA PHOTO PB Description of settings Formats the SD Memory Card. YES: Formats the card. NO CARD STATUS PB Displays the SD Memory Card status. YES: Displays the card status. NO IR REMOTE CAMERA PHOTO PB Sets the operations of the supplied remote control unit. ON: Accepts commands from the remote control. OFF: Operations are not accepted from remote control. REC LAMP CAMERA PHOTO Sets lighting of the tally lamp.
Setup menu list (continued) OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued) Item POWER SAVE Display mode CAMERA PHOTO Selects the power-saving mode when the camera is not operated for about 5 minutes while an SD Memory Card is inserted in CAMERA mode. ON: The camera-recorder’s power is set to OFF. OFF: The camera-recorder’s power is not set to OFF. • Even 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.
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued) TV ASPECT Display mode PHOTO PB*2 Description of settings 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. NO YES • Returns all items except CLOCK SET, TIME ZONE, and OPERATION TIME to factory default settings. SYSTEM INFO CAMERA PHOTO PB Displays the version of the system in this camera. NO YES CALIBRATION CAMERA PHOTO Adjusts touch panel calibration.
Before calling for service Power supply There’s no power. • Make sure the battery and AC adapter are connected properly. Check the connections again. P23 Power shuts off for no apparent reason. • 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 than 5 minutes. Check the settings in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER SAVE. P110 Power goes off as soon as it is turned on.
Recording Cannot record even through the SD Memory Card is inserted correctly. Recording stops by itself. • Is the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card in the “LOCK” position? The card cannot be recorded to if the switch is in the “LOCK” position. • Is the remaining memory available on the SD Memory Card extremely low? Please save contents onto different media and delete unneeded data from the card, or use a new card instead.
Before calling for service (continued) PC connection Computer does not recognize camera when USB connection cable is connected. • Check the operating environment. • If your computer has multiple USB terminals, please try connecting the camera to a different USB terminal. • Switch the camera’s power off and back on again, and reconnect the USB connection cable. An error message appears on the computer when the USB connection cable is disconnected.
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 format = 1080/60i(30P) Recording format PH 1080/60i Recording format PH 1080/60i Playback is smooth. Recording format PH 720/60P Not played back as clip is of different format.
Updating the firmware 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 off. • Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the battery or disconnect the AC cable from the power outlet. • Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camera-recorder.
Storage Precautions Before storing the camera-recorder, remove 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 keep the dust off. SD Memory Cards • After ejecting an SD Memory Card from the unit, be absolutely sure to stow it in its own case.
Recording format Recording mode Frame rate 60 30P 24P 1080/60i 1080/60i 1080/30P (over 60i) 1080/24P (Native recording) 720/60P 720/60P 720/30P (over 60P) 720/24P (Native recording) PH 118 HA 1080/60i 1080/60i – – HG 1080/60i 1080/60i – – HE 1080/60i 1080/60i – –
How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card Data recorded in AVCHD format offers excellent Drive: \ compatibility with computers due to the file type, PRIVATE but since this format includes not only video AVCHD and audio data, but also a variety of important information, the folder structure will consist of file AVCHDTN associations as illustrated in the diagram on the BDMV right.
Specifications [General] Supply voltage: DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used) DC 7.3 V (when the AC adapter is used) Power consumption: 7.8 W (MAX) : 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.
[Recording/playback (still image)] Compression method JPEG (DCF/Exif 2.
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.
