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This product is eligible for the AVCCAM
3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For
details, see page 5.
Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No. AG-HMC151E
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
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Reference Menu Displays Editing Playback Shooting Preparation Description Before use
of parts
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Read this first! indicates safety information. Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable. FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC. FOR U.K. ONLY Not to be used in the U.K. FOR U.K. ONLY How to replace the fuse This appliance is supp
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indicates safety information. DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS Camera-Recorder BY UNSCREWING THEM. The rating plate is on the underside of the To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not viewfinder. remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. AC Adapter Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adapter. WARNING: • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS mains socket whe
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Operating precaution Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and audio signals. If this should be the case, deal with the situation by, for instance, moving the source of the magnetic fields away from the unit before operation. IMPORTANT “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” Recommendation for Use o
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EU To remove the battery Main Power Battery Remote Control Battery (Refer to page 20 for the detail.) 1) Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow to remove the holder. Press the battery release button. 2) Remove the button-type battery from the battery holder. Battery release button 1 AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program* Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic AVCCAM device. Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to three years of free warranty r
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Contents Protecting SD Memory Cards .......................... 33 Read this first! ................................................ 2 Repairing SD Memory Cards .......................... 33 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Using the zoom function .............................. 34 Panasonic Battery Digital zoom function ....................................... 34 (Rechargeable Battery) .......................... 4 Shooting in progressive mode .................... 35 Outline of operations ......
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Playback Menu Basic playback operations .......................... 59 Using the setup menus ................................ 82 Thumbnail screen ......................................... 60 Using the menus ............................................. 82 Basic thumbnail screen operations ................. 60 Initializing the menu settings ........................... 83 Adding shot marks to clips .............................. 62 Setup menu structure .................................. 84 Direct
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LOCK LOCK Outline of operations This camera-recorder is compatible with the AVCHD standard, and uses low-cost and easily-available SD/SDHC Memory Cards as recording media. The unit enables high-quality picture recording of close to broadcasting standard, as well as highly creative video production. Recording to and Television/Video device/Monitor playback from SD/SDHC 1 Memory Cards (Pages 30, 59) SD/SDHC Memory Card Component video 32 HDMI cable cable • Images can be recorded in HD (
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Please read before use 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 2008). ∗ Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in PH mode or HA mode. Saving/reading of scene files and Card type Recording capacity Recording/playback user files, reading of metadata 8 MB Cannot be used. 16 MB 32 MB Successful operation cannot be 64 M
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Please read before 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.) SDHC-compatible device SD-compatible device Can be used Can be used Cannot be used Can be use
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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 and playback sequence of the recorded contents. Before making a recording, set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 28) Panasonic makes no guarantees for your r
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Precaution for use (continued) About this manual Note concerning illustrations in these instructions • Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the actual camera-recorder. References • References are shown as (Page 00). SD/SDHC Memory Cards Both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards as referred to as “SD Memory Cards” in these • operating instructions. This product is licensed under the AVC Patent The SDHC logo is a trademark.
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What is AVCHD? AVCHD is a standard for the recording and playback of highly detailed, high-definition video. Video is compressed in the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 formats, and audio is recorded in Dolby Digital. Information regarding compatibility of SDHC Memory Cards and recorded video SDHC Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with non-SDHC-compatible equipment. Ensure that all equipment is SDHC-compatible when using card with other devices. (Page 10) Compatibility of recorded video Re
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Accessories ∗1 Battery AC Adapter AC power supply cords Wireless remote (For the U.K.) control and battery (CR2025) (For areas other than the U.K.) DC cord Eye cup Microphone holder Microphone holder Microphone holder screws adapter Length 6-mm (2) Length 12-mm (2) ∗2 Component video PIN-BNC conversion Ferrite core (4) Binder (4) cable plugs (3) Shoulder belt CD-ROM The following accessories are attached to the unit. Lens hood cap INPUT 1/2 terminal cover (2) ∗1 For part numbers for the b
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Description of parts Right side and rear side 1 2 POWER 35 79 11 14 ON 6 8 10 12 4 15 OFF 1 2 PB 17 19 21 23 13 16 18 20 22 1 POWER switch (Page 22) 14 Viewfinder (Page 24) 2 START/STOP button (Page 30) 15 SD Memory Card slot cover (Page 30) 3 REC CHECK button (Page 31) 16 SCENE FILE dial (Page 50) 4 Zoom button (Page 34) 17 STAND BY button (Page 23) 5 HANDLE ZOOM switch (Page 34) 18 Mode button (Pages 30 and 59) 6 REC selector switch (Page 41) 19 Tally lamp (Rear) (Page 23) 7 Handle zoom button
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Description of parts (continued) Left side 22 23 127 3 4 5 6 MENU EXEC PUSH-ENTER 24 25 AUDIO MON/ADV 26 27 28 29 8 BARS SHUTTER SPEED SELECT 9 CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INT(L) INT(R) ON ON INPUT1 INPUT2 OFF OFF INPUT2 MIC POWER +48V AUDIO COUNTER RESET/TC SET ZEBRA OIS 11 12 131415 16 17 18 19 20 21 EVF DTL WFM LCD AWB 10 30 31 32 33 34 35 1 Focus ring (Page 36) 19 AUDIO control knobs (CH1, CH2) (Page 49) 2 Zoom ring (Page 34) 20 LCD monitor (Page 25) If you don’t need the zoom ring
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Terminals and mounting parts 1 2 3 4 9 10 USB 2.0 CAM REMOTE FOCUS IRIS ZOOM S/S COMPONENT OUT USB 2.0 6 78 5 CAM REMOTE CH1 AUDIO OUT CH2 VIDEO OUT TC PRESET FOCUS IRIS IN/OUT ZOOM S/S COMPONENT OUT 11 1213 14 15 ∗ 1 Security lock hole 14 CAM REMOTE jack The security cable can be attached here. FOCUS/IRIS (3.5 mm mini jack) For details on the connection, refer to the You can connect a remote control unit (optional) instructions supplied to the cable. to control the FOCUS and IRIS (apertur
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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 98) 1 EXT. DISPLAY button (Page 70) The following buttons are for functions that 2 DATE/TIME button (Page 70) cannot be executed on this camera-recorder. 3 START/STOP button • PHOTO SHOT button • button Same function as the START/STOP button on the camera. START/ EXT PHOTO STOP DISPLAY SHOT 4 ZOOM/VOL buttons (
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• ■ Charging time and available recording time The remaining battery capacity display is a (Approx.) guideline and may change according to usage conditions. Maximum Battery Voltage/ Charging • The remaining battery capacity display will continuous model capacity time recording time momentarily disappear when switching between Approx. modes, when conducting REC CHECK VW-VBG260 7.2 V/ Approx. 170 operations or when changing the LCD brightness (included) 2640 mAh 100 minutes minutes si
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Power sources Using the battery Installation Removal Insert the battery until it clicks into place. Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check 1 that the mode lamp is off. Remove the battery while pressing the 2 battery release button. • Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not fall. PB Mode lamp Battery release button Using the AC adapter Installation Removal Connect the DC cord to the AC adapter. Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check 1 1 that the mode lamp is off. Plu
