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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-HMC150P
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 CAUTION: Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN For Battery Pack • Replace only with same or specified type. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC • Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire. SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. • Do not store in temperatures over 60°C (140°F). REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE • Do not leave the battery i
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indicates safety information. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HMC150P Trade Name: PANASONIC Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer
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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. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the p
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Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery) Thank you for using a Panasonic product. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised
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Contents Removing SD Memory Card ........................... 33 Read this first! ................................................ 2 Protecting SD Memory Cards .......................... 33 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 4 Repairing SD Memory Cards .......................... 33 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Using the zoom function .............................. 34 Panasonic Battery Digital zoom function ....................................... 34 (Rechargeable Battery) .............
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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 used
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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 DC cord control and battery (CR2025) 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 battery, see “Optional accessories”. ∗2 When u
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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
