This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 5. Operating Instructions Vol.1 Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. Volume AG-HMC80P 1 Note that Operation Instructions Vol.1 describes basic operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder. For instructions on advanced operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol.2 (pdf file) contained in the supplied CD-ROM.
Read this first! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
indicates safety information. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HMC80P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
■ About batteries that you can use with this unit (Correct as of August 2010) The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6. • The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safety. The dedicated battery (VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic.
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Contents Volume 1 (This Book) Read this first!...............................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........4 Operating precautions..................................8 Precaution for use.......................................10 SD Memory Cards compatible with this product................................................ 12 (SD speed class 6)..................... 14 SDHC Memory Cards.................................... 14 Compatibility of recorded video.....................
Operating precautions 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.
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.
Precaution for use 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 of the recorded contents. Before making a recording, set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 35) Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings.
Connecting the IEEE1394 cable Always heed the following instructions when connecting the IEEE1394 cable (not included.) (If it is connected incorrectly, this may lead to the failure of this camera or external devices.). • Connect or disconnect the IEEE1394 cable after switching off the power of all connected devices. Devices with an earth terminal should be earthed (or connected to a shared GND) when using them.
Precaution for use (continued) SD Memory Cards compatible with this product AVCHD mode 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 2010). * Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in PH mode or HA mode. SDXC Memory Cards cannot be used with this product. Card type SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card Recording capacity Recording/playback 8 MB 16 MB Cannot be used.
DV mode When shooting in DV mode, it is necessary to use SD Memory Cards or SDHC Memory Cards* of speed class 6 or above. It is recommended that you use the following Panasonic SD Memory Cards (as of August 2010). * SDXC Memory Cards cannot be used with this product. Card type SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card Recording capacity Recording/playback 8 MB 16 MB Cannot be used. 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Cannot be used.
Precaution for use (continued) 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.
Compatibility of recorded video Shooting video in AVCHD mode 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 (non-AVCHD-compatible) equipment. Playback may not always be possible on all AVCHD-compatible equipment. Please use this product for playback in such instances.
Outline Using this Camera Outline This camera is mounted with a 1/4.1-type MOS sensor x 12, and is a shoulder type camera recorder that uses SD/SDHC memory cards for recording media. It can record and play back SD images (DV mode) in addition to recording and playing back HD images (AVCHD mode) with 1080 and 720 scan lines.
Editing and saving with external devices AVCHD mode PC (Pages 51, 122 of Vol.2) Outline SD/SDHC Memory Card (class 4 or above for PH and HA modes) USB 2.0 Printer (Page 47 of Vol.2) USB 2.0 MODE Video device / TV / monitor (Pages 51, 52 of Vol.2) CAMERA PB PHOTO AVCHD HDMI cable (optional) IN DV Video cable (BNC) (optional) • Select AVCHD with the MODE switch, and then turn on the camera.
Accessories Outline Battery*1 AC Adaptor AC power supply cable/ DC cable Eye cup Shoulder strap CD-ROM → See “Fitting the eye cup”. (Page 28) → See “Attaching the shoulder strap”. (Page 27) Wireless remote control and battery (CR2025) The following accessories are attached to the unit. Lens hood cap Lens hood Lens hood (inner) Grip belt XLR audio adaptor cap *1 For part numbers for the battery, see “Optional accessories”.
Optional accessories Battery 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.
Description of parts Front side and rear side Outline 1 2 3 4 9 4 10 11 12 POWER ON OFF VIDEO COMPONENT LINE MIC LINE 6 7 8 CH 2 14 15 CH 2 16 1 Handle zoom switch (Page 39) 9 Viewfinder (Page 32) 2 Handle zoom lever (Page 39) 10 Accessory shoe 3 Handle START/STOP button (Pages 10, 59 of Vol.2) 11 START/STOP button (Page 37) 4 Shoulder belt installation hole (Page 27) 13 Lock button (Page 33) 5 REC CHECK/PHOTO SHOT button (Page 38, Page 31 of Vol.
Right Side 21 29 22 30 31 OIS SPEED SEL SHUTTER 32 33 34 Outline 17 18 19 20 MONITOR MODE CH1 CAMERA AUDIO LEVEL CH2 PB DISP / MODE CHK PHOTO BARS REC ZEBRA AVCHD IN DV AUDIO SELECT AUDIO IN CH1 AUTO MAN COUNTER OIS MONITOR MODE CH1 CAMERA SPEED SEL SHUTTER AUTO MANUAL DV AUDIO LEVEL CH2 FRONT REAR RESET/ TC SET CH2 PB FOCUS ASSIST FOCUS IRIS DISP / MODE CHK PUSH PHOTO BARS REC ZEBRA AVCHD IN DV AUDIO SELECT AUTO MAN AUTO/ MANUAL FOCUS ZOOM/ IRIS COUNTER WHITE
Description of parts (continued) Left side Outline 59 VIDEO OUTPUT 50 COMPONENT 53 Y/ VIDEO P 51 B P R CAMREMOTE ZOOM S/S 52 FOCUS IRIS 54 LINE MIC LINE AUDIO OUT ON OFF MIC+48V OFF MIC+48V CH 1 55 56 MIC CH 1 AUDIO IN ON CH 2 57 CH 2 56 50 OUTPUT switch (Pages 52, 89 of Vol.2) 51 VIDEO terminal (BNC)/ COMPONENT OUT (Y/PB/PR) terminal (BNC) (Pages 52, 89 of Vol.2) 52 CAM REMOTE jacks* FOCUS/IRIS (3.
Remote control Outline 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 110 of Vol.2) 1 EXT. DISPLAY button (Pages 49, 85 of Vol.2) 1 2 3 6 8 7 10 9 11 12 13 PHOTO EXT DISPLAY SHOT DATE/ TIME START/ STOP ZOOM 5 VOL SEARCH PLAY SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP MENU ENTER 4 7 9 11 14 15 2 DATE/TIME button (Pages 49, 85 of Vol.2) 3 PHOTO SHOT button (Page 31 of Vol.
Preparation Recharging the battery Recharging Preparation 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. 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adaptor. Disconnect the DC cable. (Battery cannot be charged if DC cable is connected.) Insert until fully in place. 2 Insert the battery. Charging lamp [CHARGE] Align the battery with the mark and insert fully.
■ Remaining battery capacity displays • Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins) away from the battery. Short-circuiting may occur across the terminals, causing the battery to heat up, and you may seriously burn yourself if you touch the battery in this state. • The battery becomes hot while it is being used or charged. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use. • The recordable time reduces if you repeatedly start and stop recording.
Power sources Using the battery Installation Insert the battery until it clicks into place. Removal Preparation 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. • The lock can be released and the battery removed. Using the AC adaptor Installation Removal 1 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor. 2 Plug the AC power supply cable into the 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check power outlet.
Adjusting the grip belt Adjust the grip belt to suit your hand, and hold it correctly. 1 Open the belt cover and loosen the belt. • When loosening the belt, please take care so that the belt does not come away from the grip belt stopper. Preparation Grip belt stopper 2 Work your hand through the grip belt and fasten the belt. • Slip your hand through the belt as far as it goes. • Tighten up the belt so that your hand remains firmly in place.
Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood • Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it. Attaching the lens hood Preparation • Orient the lens 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 attach it. • Be sure to attach the lens hood cap to protect the lens when not in use.
The remote control Insert the battery 1 Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow ① to remove the holder. facing up. The distance between the remote control and the unit’s remote control sensor: Within approx.
Basic Operations Turn on/off the camera While pressing the lock release button, move the POWER switch to ON or OFF. Mode lamp CAMERA Basic Operations Turn on the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) lights red (camera mode), and the camera enters recording standby mode. PB PHOTO IN AVCHD DV Turn off the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) goes out.
Using the cursor button This unit has a cursor button for selecting menu items and performing play back operations. Basic operations The following describes operations on the menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail view screen etc. cursor button Basic Operations ENTER Select an item by pressing the up, down, right, or left button of the cursor button and enter the selection by pressing the ENTER button.
Using the viewfinder This camera has a viewfinder which uses a retractable 69 mm (2.7 inch) LCD. • The brightness and hue may differ between the images appearing on the viewfinder (LCD monitor) and those displayed on a TV monitor. To see how the final images will appear, check them on a TV monitor. 4 Adjust the diopter adjust ment lever until images in the viewfinder are clear. Eye cup Basic Operations Using the viewfinder 1 Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that images appear in the viewfinder.
Using as a LCD monitor Open the eye piece to use as a LCD monitor. Opening the eye piece Open the eye piece while pressing the lock button at the same time. Emphasizing outlines 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 30) 2 Press the MENU button. Eye piece Lock button • Menu operation (Page 40) • 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)”.
Using the viewfinder (continued) Adjusting the screen display 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 30) 2 Press the MENU button. Basic Operations • Menu operation (Page 40) • 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 23) 3 Select YES for the EVF SET item in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen, and press the ENTER button.
Setting the calendar Setting the time zone 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 30) 2 Press the MENU button. • Menu operation (Page 40) • 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 23) Setting the clock 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 30) 2 Press the MENU button.
Basic shooting operations Preparing for recording 1 Set the camera’s power switch to OFF. (Page 30) • Check that the mode lamp is off. Basic Operations 2 Slide the card cover upwards to open. AUTO MANUAL MENU FUNC/EXE C ENTER PAGE/ADV ACCESS lamp · Flashes during SD Memory Card access (recognition, recording, playback, deletion, etc.). For details, see “SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp”. • Do not perform any of the following operations while the SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp is flashing.
Shooting in auto mode 1 Select the recording mode (AVCHD mode or DV mode) with the MODE switch. 2 Turn the POWER switch to ON. (Page 30) 3 Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • appears in the upper area of the viewfinder. • The focus, shutter speed, gain, iris, and white balance are adjusted automatically.
Basic shooting operations (continued) Basic Operations • The images shot from when shooting starts until it is stopped are recorded as one clip. • When recording is paused after a short period, a small amount of time may be required after pressing the START/STOP button to stop recording before writing to the SD Memory Card is terminated. This means that operations cannot be accepted if the START/STOP button is pressed immediately.
Using the zoom function This camera has a 12 x optical zoom function. Use the zoom lever, handle zoom lever or assign zoom functions to the FOCUS ring to perform zoom operations. On the remote control Press the ZOOM/VOL buttons to zoom. • Zoom speed is fixed at medium. PHOTO EXT DISPLAY SHOT DATE/ TIME Zoom lever START/ STOP ZOOM VOL Basic Operations Zoom lever Press the T side of the zoom lever to zoom in, or the W side to zoom out.
Using the setup menus Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. or down button of the cursor button, and press the ENTER button. Basic Operations • To return to a previous screen, press the left button of the cursor button. ヮユワヶ ョヶワヤチバチユヹユヤ ユワヵユン ヱモヨユチバチモュヷ Using the menus • The menu items indicated in the gray characters cannot be changed its settings. 1 When the unit is in other than playback or recording mode, press the MENU button.
4 Press the ENTER button when the item has Using the Function Menu The Function Menu is an expanded function of the setting menu that allows you to configure WHITE BALANCE, SYNCRO SCAN, SELF TIMER, I.EXPOSURE, and SKIN TONE DTL settings. CAMERA or PHOTO mode. The items that appear may vary depending on the mode and settings. 2 Select the left or right button of the cursor 5 Press the FUNC/EXEC button to close the Function Menu.
Setup menu structure CAMERA mode menu Video recording menu FILE SELECT LOAD/SAVE/INIT DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP MASTER PED A.IRIS LEVEL DRS GAMMA KNEE MATRIX SKIN TONE DTL SW&DISP SETUP (Page 107 of Vol.
PHOTO mode menu Photo recording menu DV IN mode menu I.EXPOSURE DETAIL LEVEL CHROMA LEVEL A.IRIS LEVEL SKIN TONE DTL PICTURE (Page 105 of Vol.2) PICTURE SIZE QUALITY ASPECT RATIO SELF TIMER SHTR SOUND SW&DISP SETUP (Page 107 of Vol.2) OTHER FUNCTIONS (Page 110 of Vol.
Setup menu structure (continued) PB mode menu Clip playback menu Basic Operations PLAY SETUP (Page 106 of Vol.2) REPEAT PLAY RESUME PLAY OPERATION (Page 106 of Vol.2) CLIP PROTECT (AVCHD mode only) DELETE (AVCHD mode only) SW&DISP SETUP (Page 107 of Vol.2) USER1 SW USER2 SW USER3 SW INDICATOR (AVCHD mode only) VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT LEVEL METER CARD & BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY EVF BACKLIGHT EVF SET EVF COLOR OTHER FUNCTIONS (Page 110 of Vol.
Specifications [General] Supply voltage: DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used) DC 7.3 V (when the AC adaptor is used) Power consumption: 11 W (recording) indicates safety information. [Camera] Pickup devices 1/4.1-type MOS solid-state image sensor × 3 Total pixels Approx. 3.05 megapixels × 3 Effective pixels (video) Approx. 2.51 megapixels × 3 (16:9) Effective pixels (still image) Approx. 2.32 megapixels × 3 (4:3), Approx. 2.65 megapixels × 3 (3:2), Approx. 2.
Specifications (continued) Specifications Recording format (Recording mode: resolution) PH mode: 1080/60i, 1080/30P (over 60i), 1080/24P (Native recording), 720/60P, 720/30P (over 60P), 720/24P (Native recording) HA mode: 1080/60i HG mode: 1080/60i HE mode: 1080/60i Transmission rate PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR) HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR) HG mode: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR) HE mode: Approx.
[Viewfinder] LCD monitor 69 mm (2.7 inch) wide-type LCD color monitor (approx. 230,000 pixels) [AC adaptor] Power Source: 110 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz 22 W Power Output: 7.3 V DC, 1.75 A (Camera-recorder) 8.4 V DC, 1.3 A (Charge) indicates safety information. Weight 140 g (0.
Index Number N A O 1394 TC preset mode....................................... 73 B Index C D F G H I M AC adaptor............................................. 8, 24, 26 Aperture........................................................ 6, 55 Audio input................................................. 18, 68 Auto focus.................................................... 5, 54 Auto mode........................................................ 37 Available recording time................................
T U V Z USER button.............................................. 12, 61 Using scene files........................................ 21, 71 Video compatibility........................................... 41 VIDEO OUT terminal.................................. 52, 89 Viewfinder......................................................... 32 Index W Tally lamp......................................................... 30 Thumbnail...................................................
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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.
