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F0709U0 -P ENGLISH VQT2H30 (E) Before use . 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. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. For details, see page 5.
F0709U0 -P ENGLISH VQT2H30 (E) Before use . 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. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. For details, see page 5.
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...mistreated. • Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time, make use of the camera recorder. CAUTION: EXCESSIVE SOUND PRESSURE FROM EARPHONES AND HEADPHONES CAN CAUSE HEARING LOSS. Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if the high ... presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is on the underside of the conversion lens, any other confined space. Note: Camera-Recorder The rating plate is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk of this first! Disconnect the AC mains plug from the ...
...mistreated. • Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time, make use of the camera recorder. CAUTION: EXCESSIVE SOUND PRESSURE FROM EARPHONES AND HEADPHONES CAN CAUSE HEARING LOSS. Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if the high ... presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is on the underside of the conversion lens, any other confined space. Note: Camera-Recorder The rating plate is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk of this first! Disconnect the AC mains plug from the ...
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...HDMI Licensing LLC. ˔ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. ˔ DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. ˔ Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the ..., etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the actual camera-recorder. ˔ The SDHC logo is a trademark. ˔ The miniSD logo is a trademark. ˔ "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ˔ This product has been manufactured...
...HDMI Licensing LLC. ˔ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. ˔ DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. ˔ Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the ..., etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the actual camera-recorder. ˔ The SDHC logo is a trademark. ˔ The miniSD logo is a trademark. ˔ "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ˔ This product has been manufactured...
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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... CAMERA SETUP screen 101 RECORD SETUP screen 102 PICTURE screen 104 PLAY SETUP screen 105 OPERATION screen 105 PICT. SETUP screen 105 SW&DISP SETUP screen ...
... Using the setup menus 95 Using the menus 95 Using Quick Menu and Function Navi 96 Initializing the menu settings 97 Setup menu structure 98 CAMERA mode menu 98 PHOTO mode menu 98 PB mode menu 99 Setup menu list 100 SCENE FILE screen 100... CAMERA SETUP screen 101 RECORD SETUP screen 102 PICTURE screen 104 PLAY SETUP screen 105 OPERATION screen 105 PICT. SETUP screen 105 SW&DISP SETUP screen ...
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... or unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Completely remove the battery. (The battery continues to be distorted. • If the camera-recorder is so adversely affected by the ambient temperature and humidity, and the battery's effective operating time is normal. Do not allow any sand...into the garbage, take it again. Protective circuitry functions if you use the battery where it is warm. • The AC adapter 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 ...
... or unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Completely remove the battery. (The battery continues to be distorted. • If the camera-recorder is so adversely affected by the ambient temperature and humidity, and the battery's effective operating time is normal. Do not allow any sand...into the garbage, take it again. Protective circuitry functions if you use the battery where it is warm. • The AC adapter 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 ...
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...may form if you use a data deletion program for managing the data on the cards. These phenomena are normal and will brighten as the camera warms up. Wipe dry with 99.99% of pixels that are responsible for computers (commercially available) to completely erase the data. Protective caps... (continued) What to remember when throwing memory cards away or transferring them or use the camera where temperatures fluctuate. Liquid crystal displays • Images or letters can fix this by leaving the camera off for a long time, but will have no effect on the images you can get...
...may form if you use a data deletion program for managing the data on the cards. These phenomena are normal and will brighten as the camera warms up. Wipe dry with 99.99% of pixels that are responsible for computers (commercially available) to completely erase the data. Protective caps... (continued) What to remember when throwing memory cards away or transferring them or use the camera where temperatures fluctuate. Liquid crystal displays • Images or letters can fix this by leaving the camera off for a long time, but will have no effect on the images you can get...
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... have been recorded properly before actual shooting. • When shooting important events (such as you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or SD/SDHC Memory Cards. Remember that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your own personal enjoyment. Do not force the tripod screw beyond this unit. Respect copyrights • Copyright...
... have been recorded properly before actual shooting. • When shooting important events (such as you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or SD/SDHC Memory Cards. Remember that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your own personal enjoyment. Do not force the tripod screw beyond this unit. Respect copyrights • Copyright...
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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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... confirm menus and items. 20 The default setting for this item is OFF. (Page 109) 1 EXT. 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.
... confirm menus and items. 20 The default setting for this item is OFF. (Page 109) 1 EXT. 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.
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... to the AC adapter. Align the battery with the place of parts Recharging the battery Recharging The battery does not come ready charged when the camera is dirt or dust on the connectors, disconnect the power plug from the socket before use in place. 2 Insert the battery. It is recommended that...
... to the AC adapter. Align the battery with the place of parts Recharging the battery Recharging The battery does not come ready charged when the camera is dirt or dust on the connectors, disconnect the power plug from the socket before use in place. 2 Insert the battery. It is recommended that...
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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 is normal. • ...display will change until the remaining time reaches 9 hours and 59 minutes and below. • Keep metal objects (such as battery capacity decreases. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use the battery completely from a fully-charged state, and charge the battery again. (Remaining battery capacity may make some...
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 is normal. • ...display will change until the remaining time reaches 9 hours and 59 minutes and below. • Keep metal objects (such as battery capacity decreases. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use the battery completely from a fully-charged state, and charge the battery again. (Remaining battery capacity may make some...
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... 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 detach it...
... 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 detach it...
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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 screw is loose, the camera- recorder may drop off. • To remove the handle, first pull the viewfinder towards you , and then loosen the coin screw. Preparation Attaching the handle...
Eye cup Eye cup holder Fit the eye cup onto the viewfinder, and secure it in handy for taking low-angle shots or carrying the camera-recorder around. 1 Pull the viewfinder towards you . 2 Slide the handle into place. 3 Tighten the coin screw to secure the handle firmly. • If the ...coin screw is loose, the camera- recorder may drop off. • To remove the handle, first pull the viewfinder towards you , and then loosen the coin screw. Preparation Attaching the handle...
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... pressing the lock release button, move the POWER switch to the ON position while pressing the lock release button. ON: T he camera recorder turns off the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) goes out. • Energy-saving mode According to the settings made in the POWER SAVE item of children. • The... remote control is intended for indoor operation. OFF: D oes not switch OFF the camera. * S ee the setup menus, POWER SAVE (Page 110) for approximately five minutes in recording standby mode (when an SD Memory Card has been ...
... pressing the lock release button, move the POWER switch to the ON position while pressing the lock release button. ON: T he camera recorder turns off the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) goes out. • Energy-saving mode According to the settings made in the POWER SAVE item of children. • The... remote control is intended for indoor operation. OFF: D oes not switch OFF the camera. * S ee the setup menus, POWER SAVE (Page 110) for approximately five minutes in recording standby mode (when an SD Memory Card has been ...
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...recording approximately 1.5 seconds after Quick Start standby mode. ■ Setting Hold down the QUICK START button for more quickly. The camera will enter Quick Start standby mode and the CAMERA and PHOTO lamps will flash. • Quick Start mode will be set to approximately x 1 wide end (Z00) with ...white balance adjustment may take longer in Quick Start mode. • The zoom ratio will be canceled in the following cases. � The camera remains in Quick Start standby mode for at least two seconds while the power is set the tally lamp to light in the following situations...
...recording approximately 1.5 seconds after Quick Start standby mode. ■ Setting Hold down the QUICK START button for more quickly. The camera will enter Quick Start standby mode and the CAMERA and PHOTO lamps will flash. • Quick Start mode will be set to approximately x 1 wide end (Z00) with ...white balance adjustment may take longer in Quick Start mode. • The zoom ratio will be canceled in the following cases. � The camera remains in Quick Start standby mode for at least two seconds while the power is set the tally lamp to light in the following situations...
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... this to return from a function or setting screen to the LCD monitor may reduce visibility and touch recognition. • If your fingers. Touch panel This camera utilizes a touch panel LCD monitor. You can navigate setting menus and other parts of the LCD monitor. • Do not use touch pens other pointed...
... this to return from a function or setting screen to the LCD monitor may reduce visibility and touch recognition. • If your fingers. Touch panel This camera utilizes a touch panel LCD monitor. You can navigate setting menus and other parts of the LCD monitor. • Do not use touch pens other pointed...
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Preparation Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders; Using the viewfinder 1 Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that best suits the application and shooting conditions. • The brightness ... 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; Using the viewfinder 1 Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that best suits the application and shooting conditions. • The brightness ... 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
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..., and "EVF DTL OFF" appears in the center of the screen for approximately 2 seconds. • When closing it 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 sure... 180° toward the lens and 90° toward the eye piece. • Attempting 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 3, you shoot. 1 Touch USER1 SW, USER2 SW, or USER3 SW in the...
..., and "EVF DTL OFF" appears in the center of the screen for approximately 2 seconds. • When closing it 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 sure... 180° toward the lens and 90° toward the eye piece. • Attempting 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 3, you shoot. 1 Touch USER1 SW, USER2 SW, or USER3 SW in the...
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Adjusting the touch panel Adjust touch panel calibration if items that correspond to those on the camera. LCD monitor adjustments Set YES under EVF SET on the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen. 5 Touch or to adjust the selected item. 6 Touch ENTER. ...
Adjusting the touch panel Adjust touch panel calibration if items that correspond to those on the camera. LCD monitor adjustments Set YES under EVF SET on the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen. 5 Touch or to adjust the selected item. 6 Touch ENTER. ...