Panasonic AG-HMC40P manual

Reference Menu Displays Editing Playback Shooting Preparation Description of parts Before use BARS COUNT ER RE S ET ZEBR A This product is eligible for the A VCCAM 3 Y ear Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 5. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG-HMC40P F0709U0 -P VQT2H30 (E) Before operating this product, ple[...]

2 indicates safety information. CA UTION RISK OF EL ECT RIC SHO CK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SER VICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user [...]

3 FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HMC40P T rade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & T elevision Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject t[...]

4 IMPORT ANT 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 sou[...]

5 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 mee[...]

6 The SDHC logo is a trademark. The miniSD logo is a trademark. “A VCHD” and the “A VCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. This product has been manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Mu[...]

7 Contents Read this first! ................................................ 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 4 Before use Operating precautions ................................... 9 Precaution for use ........................................ 1 1 SD Memory Cards compatible with this product ................................................[...]

8 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 pho[...]

9 Before use Operating precautions Do not allow any water to get into the camera- recorder 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 machin[...]

10 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 physic[...]

1 1 Before use 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 play[...]

12 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 Recording c[...]

13 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 [...]

14 Precaution for use (continued) Compatibility of recorded video Recorded video cannot be used with non-A VCHD-compatible equipment. For details, please see your product’s operating instructions. Recorded video cannot be played back on non-compatible (non- A VCHD-compatible) equipment. Playback may not always be possible on all A VCHD-compatible[...]

15 Before use Accessories Battery ∗ 1 AC Adapter AC power supply cables/ DC cable Wireless remote control and battery (CR2025) Eye cup → See “Fitting the eye cup”. (Page 25) Shoulder strap → See “Attaching the shoulder strap”. (Page 24) Handle → See “Attaching the handle”. (Page 25) A V cable Component video cable PIN-BNC conver[...]

16 Super-directional Electret Microphone AG-MC200G XLR Microphone Adapter AG-MY A30G 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) T el[...]

17 Description of parts Before use Description of parts Right side and rear side PB O F F O N M O D E PO W ER QU I CK S TA RT PHO TO CAM ERA A/V OUT COM PON ENT OUT CAM R EMO TE ZOO M S /S FOC US IRI S PB O F F O N M O D E P OW E R Q U I C K S T AR T PH OT O CA ME RA 8 7 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 1 10 12 9 1 REC CHECK/PHOTO button (Page 61) 2 Zoom lever (Page [...]

18 Description of parts (continued) Left side Q.MENU MENU VOL W T BARS COUNTER RESET ZEBRA 17 18 20 21 23 22 24 25 26 27 1 2 6 5 7 9 12 1 1 13 14 16 10 3 4 19 8 15 1 FOCUS ring (Page 40) 2 FOCUS ASSIST button (Page 41) 3 FOCUS button (Page 40) 4 IRIS dial (Page 41) 5 RING switch (Page 40) 6 WHITE BAL button (Page 42) 7 USER1 button (Pages 46, 106) [...]

19 Description of parts T erminals and mounting parts A/V OUT COM PON ENT OUT CAM R EMO TE ZOO M S /S FOC US IRI S PUSH A/V OUT COM PO NEN T OUT CA M REM OT E ZO OM S/ S FO CUS I RIS USB2.0 MIC USB2.0 MIC 3 4 8 9 10 1 1 5 6 7 2 1 1 T ripod hole (Page 11) 2 XLR adapter terminal (Page 82) 3 HDMI terminal (Page 84) 4 USB2.0 terminal (Pages 83, 85) 5 M[...]

20 Description of parts (continued) Remote control T o 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) ZOOM ST ART/ STOP PHOTO SHOT EXT DISPLA Y DA TE/ TIME VOL PLA Y STOP SKIP SKIP MENU ENTER P AUSE SEARCH STILL ADV STILL ADV SEARCH 4 5 7 9 1 2 6 8 9 10 1 1 13 [...]

21 Preparation Description of parts (Continued on the next page) 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter . 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 . Charging lamp On: Charging in prog[...]

22 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 T ime remaining will be displayed after a brief pause. The battery display will change → → → → as battery capacity decreas[...]

23 Preparation Power sources Using the battery Installation Insert the battery until it clicks into place. ヱャ ヲヶ リ ヤレ チヴ ヵモン ヵ ヱラヰ ヵ ヰ ヤモヮ ユン モ 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 batte[...]

24 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. When the handle is not attached 20 mm or more 20 mm or more When the h[...]

25 Preparation Attaching the handle The handle comes 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. T o remove the handle, first pull the[...]

26 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 frequen[...]

27 Preparation Quick Start mode This mode allows you to begin recording more quickly . When using Quick Start mode, you can begin recording approximately 1.5 seconds after Quick Start standby mode. Setting Hold down the QUICK ST ART button for at least two seconds while the power is on. The camera will enter Quick Start standby mode and the CAMERA [...]

28 This camera utilizes a touch panel LCD monitor . Y ou can navigate setting menus and other displays by touching items in the LCD monitor directly . Using the touch panel 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 pan[...]

29 Preparation 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 . T o s[...]

30 Using the LCD 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. 90° 3 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor to a convenient viewing position. The monitor can be rotated 180° toward the lens and 90° toward the eye piece. Attempting to rota[...]

31 Preparation Adjusting the screen display 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 un[...]

32 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 bu[...]

33 Shooting Preparation Do not perform any of the following operations while the SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp is flashing. Performing these operations may damage the SD Memory Card or its contents, or cause the camera to fail to operate correctly . Opening the card door and removing the SD Memory Card Switching off the power Removing the battery Conn[...]

34 Basic shooting operations (continued) Shooting in auto mode 1 T urn the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26) Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is lighted red. 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 . In ad[...]

35 Shooting Checking photos taken (REC CHECK) 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 ST ART/STOP buttons are operable during REC CHECK. The REC CHECK images are also recorded when a device is connec[...]

36 Basic shooting operations (continued) SD Memory Card recording times T otal available recording times (approx.) when using SD/SDHC Memory Cards manufactured by Panasonic SD Memory Card capacity Recording mode PH ∗ 1 (Highest quality mode ∗ 3 / 1920 × 1080 pixels or 1280 × 720 pixels) HA ∗ 1 (High quality mode/ 1920 × 1080 pixels) HG ∗[...]

37 Shooting Removing SD Memory Card 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. SD Memory Card access lamp 2 1 Do n[...]

38 Digital zoom function By setting D.ZOOM to any of the USER 1 - 3 buttons, you can use the camera’s digital zoom function. (Page 106) With each press of the USER button to which D.ZOOM has been allocated, the digital zoom ratio will be switched between OFF (x 1)→x 2→x 5→ x 10→OFF . The higher the zoom ratio setting, the poorer the image[...]

39 Shooting Shooting in progressive mode Selecting 1080/30P or 1080/24P for the REC FORMA T 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. 30P mode (with 1080 mode): Shoot 30 frames a second in the progressive mode. For output and recording, [...]

40 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 button AUTO/[...]

41 Shooting Setting the aperture and gain IRIS dial 1 Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to manual mode. (Page 40) 2 Press the IRIS dial to switch the method of adjustment for the aperture of the lens. The method switches to AUTO IRIS or MANUAL IRIS with each press of the dial. AUTO IRIS: Adjust the iris automatically . MANUAL IRIS: Adjust the iris [...]

42 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 ,[...]

43 Shooting White balance cannot be adjusted if the A TW (Auto T racking 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 U[...]

44 Shooting techniques for different targets T ouch auto focus (CAMERA mode only) Y ou can align focus on a subject by touching the LCD monitor . 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26) 2 T ouch the LCD monitor and display the Function Navi. 3 T ouch to display the operation menu. 4 T ouch AF . The active area frame (red) for touch auto focus appea[...]

45 Shooting Images played back by pressing the REC CHECK button cannot be inverted horizontally . Operation status displays during self-portrait recording No display: Cannot record (no card, etc.) : Recording in progress : (Red) T ransitioning to recording standby mode (Green) Recording standby mode : Warning display When [ ] is displayed, turn the[...]

46 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 Actual recording time PRE REC time (Time) 1 T ouch FREE RUN for TCG in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen. 2 T ouch ON for PREREC MODE in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen. PRE-REC w[...]

47 Shooting 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[...]

48 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. Y ou can specify the interval in CAMERA mode with the INTERV AL REC item [...]

49 Shooting Time stamp function The date and time of recording can be recorded to video images. Select ON in the TIME ST AMP item on the settings menu RECORD SETUP screen. When the TIME ST AMP 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 w[...]

50 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL to select manual mode. (Page 40) 2 T ouch the LCD monitor and display the Function Navi. 3 T ouch to display the operation menu. 4 T ouch SHTR. The shutter speed appears at the left of the screen. 5 T ouch or to adjust the shutter speed. As the shutter speed increases, camera sensitivity decreases. With aut[...]

51 Shooting CAMERA mode: With the 1080/60i or 720/60P formats Standard (1/60) SYNCRO SCAN 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/2000 1/30 1/60 1/120 1/100 1/250 1/500 1/1000 With the 1080/30P or 720/30P formats Standard (1/50) SYNCRO SCAN 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/2000 1/30 1/50 1/60 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 With the 1080/24P or 720/24P formats Standard (1/50) SYNCRO SCAN 1[...]

52 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 P AL system television screens. If SYNC is displayed in grey , it cannot be used with the current recording format. This [...]

53 Shooting Y ou can adjust the input level for the built-in microphone or external microphones during recording. 1 T ouch the LCD monitor and display the Function Navi. 2 T ouch to display the operation menu. 3 T ouch . This does not appear when MIC LEVEL SEL in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen is set to FIX. 4 T ouch or to adjust the input le[...]

54 Using scene files Y ou 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 m[...]

55 Shooting Initializing scene files Y ou 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 T ouch SCENE1 or SCENE2 for FILE SELECT in the setting menu SCENE FILE screen. 4 T ouch INIT for LOAD/SA VE/INIT in the setting menu SCENE FILE [...]

56 Y ou 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 MET A DA T A PROP item (Page 103) in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen. There are two kinds of clip metadata: the data [...]

57 Shooting Loading the metadata Y ou 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 met[...]

58 Clip metadata (continued) Using the Counter Counter display Y ou can display a counter that indicates how much time has elapsed during shooting or playback. 1 Press the COUNTER button. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. (Page 87) 0 : 00. 00 (CAMERA mode only) Counter value CLIP 0 : 00 . 00 Displayed when CLIP is sele[...]

59 Shooting Specifying the time code Set TC PRESET so you can record a value of your choice as the initial setting for the time code to be used at the start of recording. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26) 2 T ouch the TC PRESET item in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen. Menu operation (Page 95) Operations may also be performed using button[...]

60 Y ou can reset the user information to nothing by pressing RESET button. Camera ャモンヴ ヤヰヶワヵユン ンユヴユヵ ュリヴヱバ ヮヰュユ ヤラレ ヰリヴ ・ユャンモ 5 T ouch ENTER when all items have been set. Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code (continued) 5 T ouch ENTER when all items have been se[...]

61 Shooting Shooting photos 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26) 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 ch[...]

62 Shooting photos (continued) Setting the aspect ratio / recording pixels Y ou 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 RA TIO item in the setting menu PICTURE screen. Set th[...]

63 Shooting Maximum number of photos Aspect ratio 4:3 Recording pixels 3520×2640 3264×2448 2560×1920 640×480 Quality 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 1 1 18 19 31 330 510 128 MB 20 32 23 38 39 62 650 1010 256 MB 44 70 51 81 84 135 1380 2150 512 MB 89 140 105 165 170 27[...]

64 Shooting photos (continued) Aspect ratio 16:9 Recording pixels 4224×2376 3328×1872 2560×1440 Quality SD Memory Card capacity 8 MB 0 0 0 1 1 3 16 MB 1 2 2 5 5 9 32 MB 3 5 6 10 10 17 64 MB 8 14 15 24 26 41 128 MB 18 30 30 49 52 83 256 MB 41 65 66 105 1 15 180 512 MB 83 130 135 210 230 360 1 GB 170 270 270 430 460 720 2 GB 340 540 560 870 940 14[...]

65 Shooting Playback 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.). Y o[...]

66 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 4 10 2 5 6 7 3 4 10 8 9 2 1 1 12 1 5 6 7 3 9 photo display 1 photo display Thumbnail screen (continued) 1 Photo number Displays [...]

67 Playback Thumbnail operations During clip playback Y ou can display the kind of clips you want to see as thumbnails. Y ou can also set more precisely how you want the thumbnails to appear on the screen. 1 T ouch [Thumbnail mode selection] in the thumbnail screen. Thumbnail mode selection 2 T ouch the type of clips to display . THUMBNAIL MODE: Se[...]

68 Thumbnail operations (continued) SD Memory Cards can be formatted, and SD Memory Card information can be checked. 1 Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page 95) 2 T ouch the OTHER FUNCTIONS setting menu. CARD FORMA T : Insert card to be formatted into the camera. SD Memory Card will be formatted. T ouch YES to proceed with formatting. CARD ST[...]

69 Playback Confirming clip information Y ou 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. Clip information screen 3 1 2 1 Clip number 2 Thumbnail (Thumbnail screen: Page 65) 3 Clip information Displays indicators attached to clip, and[...]

70 Playing back clips Q.MENU MENU VOL W T Thumbnail screen 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 T ouch [Video/photo selection], and select videos. Video/photo selection 4 T ouch the clip you want to play back. T ouch or to display the next (or previous) page. 5 T o[...]

71 Playback Adjusting the volume Adjust the speaker/headphone volume during playback using the zoom buttons. Q.MENU MENU VOL W T 15 +: Raise the volume –: Lower the volume Fast reverse/forward playback T ouch during playback for fast reverse playback ( for fast forward playback). If you touch these again, the playback speed will increase. (The sc[...]

72 Playing back clips (continued) Direct playback 1) T ouch to display the direct playback bar . 2) T ouch 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 . T ouch to display the operation icons. The direct playback ba[...]

73 Playback Clip playback settings Make settings for playback format and method. Set playback format Set format for playback. 1 T ouch [Playback format selection] in the thumbnail screen. Playback format selection 2 T ouch the playback format. Available playback formats: 1080/60i(30P), 1080/24P , 720/60P(30P), 720/24P Under default settings, the se[...]

74 Playing back photos Q.MENU MENU VOL W T Thumbnail screen 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 T ouch [Video/photo selection], and select photos. Video/photo selection 4 T ouch the clip you want to play back. The selected photo appears in full-screen display , an[...]

75 Playback Changing slideshow settings in PB mode 1) T ouch [Slideshow]. Slideshow 2) T ouch an interval duration. SHORT : Approx. 1 second NORMAL: Approx. 5 seconds LONG: Approx. 15 seconds 3) T ouch a background music selection. Use the zoom buttons to adjust the volume for music during slideshow playback or music check. T o check the music, tou[...]

76 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. ZOOM ST ART/ STOP PHOT O SHOT EXT DISPLA Y DA TE/ TIME VOL PLA Y STOP SKIP SKIP MENU ENTER P AUSE SEARCH STILL AD V STILL AD V SEARCH Viewing images on a television Y ou can view t[...]

77 Playback Deleting clips/photos (videos and photos) Clips and photos that are deleted cannot be restored. Be sure to check carefully before deleting them. Q.MENU MENU VOL W T T o delete while viewing recorded data Press the button while playing back the clip or video to delete. T ouch YES when the confirmation message appears. Deleting multiple c[...]

78 Setting protection (videos and photos) Y ou 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. 2 T ouch YES for the CLIP PROTECT item in the setting menu OPERA TION screen. 3[...]

79 Playback 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 T ouch SET for the DPOF SET item in the setting menu PICT . SETUP screen. 3 T ouch the photo to set the number of co[...]

80 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 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26) 2 Connect the camera to the printer. The USB function select screen appe[...]

81 Playback T o 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 T urn 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 [...]

82 Connecting external units Headphones 3.5-mm stereo mini jack P B Q U I C K S T A R T P H O T O CAME RA P O W E R A /V O U T C O M P O N E N T O U T C A M R E M O T E Z O O M S / S F O C U S I R IS Sound is no longer heard from the speaker when the headphones (optional) are connected. External microphone (Stereo mini jack compatible) ヱャ ヲ?[...]

83 Editing Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer) ヶヴャビハパ ヮリヤ ヶヴャビハパ ヮリヤ Computer USB connection cable (optional) Mini-B 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[...]

84 Connecting external units (continued) TV/Monitor Only the output signals from the camera are shown. USB2.0 MIC CO MP O NE NT OU T A/ V O UT HDMI cable (optional) A V cable (included) Component video cable (included) Connect these cables to the terminals on the television. TV/Monitor Ferrite core (included) Ferrite core (included) When outputting[...]

85 Editing Nonlinear editing Non-linear editing of video data on SD Memory Cards can be performed by connecting the camera via the USB connection cable to a computer for editing. (As for connection, refer to page 83) Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adapter . The following conditions are necessary for USB connection. PC with Windows 200[...]

86 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 R 1 1 h 1 1 m T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 D 1 C H 2 C H R F E C 3 1 2 0 0 9 2 S TD 3 : 5 9 : 5 9 M F 2 3 M A R K O 1 5 d B D 5 X 2 4P 9 9 % 1 /1 0 0 0 AL C F F . 6 F 5 Z 1 0 AT W P H 1[...]

87 Displays 1 Time code display ∗ 1 Each time you press the COUNTER button, the display switches over to the following data (or no indication). COUNTER: Counter value CLIP: Counter value for each recorded clip Displayed when the REC COUNTER item in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen is set to CLIP . During playback, the time code display a[...]

88 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). T ime remaining will be displayed after a brief pause. The battery display will change → → → → as battery capacity decreases. w[...]

89 Displays 22 Face detection frame display Displayed when the F ACE FRAMING item in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen is set to PRIMARY or ALL, and F ACE DETECT ON is enabled. 23 Optical Image Stabilizer display Displayed when Optical Image Stabilizer is ON. 24 Digital zoom ratio display Displays digital zoom ratio. D 2X: 2 x zoom D 5X: 5 [...]

90 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. 37 DPOF display (Page 79) 38 Clip number display (Page 65) 39 Photo folder/filename display (Page 66) 40 Monitor audio level meter Displayed during headphone volume adjust[...]

91 Displays A ALL DA T A WILL BE DELETED. FORMA T THE CARD NOW? Do you wish to format the SD Memory Card now? Y es/No C CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMP A TIBLE DA T A. No use is possible because the standard for the data is different. CANNOT DELETE WITH THIS BUTTON Clip cannot be deleted. CANNOT DELETE. Clip cannot be deleted. CANNOT PLA Y WITH THIS B[...]

92 Screen displays (continued) R REC STOPPED. NOW WRITING. Video recording has been stopped. Data is now being written to the card. REP AIR CLIP? Do you wish to repair clips now? S SET DA TE AND TIME Set the date and time. T THE CLIP ARE PROTECTED. PLEASE REMOVE THE PROTECTION. The clip is protected. Please cancel the protection. THE RECORDING IS S[...]

93 Displays Setting the DISPLA Y items Display the following items on the viewfinder and LCD monitor by pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button or by configuring OTHER DISPLA Y of the SW&DISP SETUP screen of the setup menus. (Page 98) : Displayed x : Not displayed — : Displayed depending on other settings Displays CAMERA mode PHOTO mode MODE CHK (H[...]

94 34 Date and time display — ∗ 2 — ∗ 2 35 Auto iris control display — ∗ 3 — ∗ 3 36 Iris display — ∗ 3 — ∗ 3 37 DPOF display x — — 38 Clip number display — ∗ 2 — ∗ 2 39 Photo folder/filename display x — ∗ 2 — ∗ 2 40 Monitor audio level meter — ∗ 1 — ∗ 1 — ∗ 1 — ∗ 1 41 W arning display — [...]

95 Menu Displays 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 MENU VOL W T 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. T[...]

96 Using Quick Menu and Function Navi Certain items can be set quickly using Quick Menu and Function Navi. Using the setup menus (continued) Quick Menu 1 Press the Q.MENU button. 2 T ouch the item. ■ 3 T ouch the items to set them. Y ou can set the following items in Quick Menu. The items that appear may vary depending on the mode and settings. ?[...]

97 Menu Function Navi 1 T ouch the LCD monitor . 2 T ouch . 3 T ouch the item. T o change numerical values, touch or to select the values. Y ou can set the following items in Function Navi. The items that appear may vary depending on the mode and settings. Icon Item Display mode Page AF T ouch auto focus CAMERA Page 44 Ach , Bch WHITE BALANCE CAMER[...]

98 CAMERA mode menu Video recording menu SCENE FILE FILE SELECT (Page 100) LOAD/SA VE/INIT DET AIL LEVEL V DET AIL LEVEL DET AIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP MASTER PED A.IRIS LEVEL DRS GAMMA KNEE MA TRIX SKIN TONE DTL RECORD SETUP REC FORMA T (Page 102) PREREC MODE TIME ST AMP INTERV AL REC TC MODE TCG TC PRESET UB PRESET WIND CUT M[...]

99 Menu PB mode menu Clip playback menu PLA Y SETUP REPEA T PLA Y (Page 105) RESUME PLA Y OPERA TION CLIP PROTECT (Page 105) DELETE SW&DISP SETUP USER1 SW (Page 106) USER2 SW USER3 SW INDICA TOR VIDEO OUT OSD DA TE/TIME DA TE FORMAT LEVEL METER CARD & BA TTERY OTHER DISPLA Y LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET EVF MODE EVF COLOR OTHER FUNCTIONS C[...]

100 Setup menu list SCENE FILE screen Item Display mode Description of settings FILE SELECT CAMERA Selects the scene file. SCENE1 SCENE2 LOAD/SA VE/ INIT CAMERA Loads, saves, or initializes the scene file selected with FILE SELECT . LOAD: Loads the scene file settings set on this camera. SA VE: Saves changed scene file settings. INIT : Returns curr[...]

101 Menu SCENE FILE screen (continued) Item Display mode Description of settings KNEE CAMERA T o avoid overexposure, select the compression level (knee point) of the high intensity video signals received through the pickup device. AUTO: Sets the level automatically according to the received signals. LOW: Low setting (Compression starts at approx. 8[...]

102 Setup menu list (continued) RECORD SETUP screen Item Display mode Q.MENU Description of settings REC FORMA T CAMERA 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. Y ou cannot change the format during int[...]

103 Menu RECORD SETUP screen (continued) Item Display mode Q.MENU Description of settings WIND CUT CAMERA Reduces noise caused by strong wind blowing against the built-in mic. ON OFF When an external mic or an XLR Microphone Adapter is connected, this setting is fixed at OFF . • MIC ALC CAMERA Sets mic level auto control to ON or OFF (CH1 and CH2[...]

104 Setup menu list (continued) PICTURE screen Item Display mode Q.MENU Description of settings PICTURE SIZE PHOTO Sets the recording pixels during photo shooting. 4:3 image aspect ratio: : 3520×2640 : 3264×2448 : 2560×1920 : 640×480 3:2 image aspect ratio: : 3984×2656 : 3264×2176 : 2592×1728 16:9 image aspect ratio: : 4224×2376 : 3328×187[...]

105 Menu PLA Y SETUP screen Item Display mode Description of settings REPEA T PLA Y PB When set to ON, supported clips are played repeatedly . ON OFF RESUME PLA Y PB When set to ON, playback resumes from the video position at which clip playback stopped. ON OFF OPERA TION screen Item Display mode Description of settings CLIP PROTECT PB Protects cli[...]

106 Setup menu list (continued) SW&DISP SETUP screen Item Display mode Q.MENU Description of settings IRIS DIAL CAMERA PHOTO 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. US[...]

107 Menu SW&DISP SETUP screen (continued) Item Display mode Q.MENU Description of settings SMOOTH ZOOM STOP CAMERA PHOTO Selects the method in which zoom operations are stopped. ON: Smooth stop. OFF: Precise stop. 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:[...]

108 Setup menu list (continued) SW&DISP SETUP screen (continued) Item Display mode Q.MENU Description of settings VIDEO OUT OSD CAMERA PHOTO PB 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 infor[...]

109 Menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen Item Display mode Description of settings CARD FORMA T CAMERA PHOTO PB Formats the SD Memory Card. YES: Formats the card. NO CARD ST A TUS 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 fr[...]

1 10 Setup menu list (continued) Item Display mode Description of settings POWER SA VE 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[...]

1 1 1 Menu Item Display mode Description of settings TV ASPECT PHOTO PB ∗ 2 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. YES NO Returns all items except CLOCK SET , TIME ZONE, and OPERA TION TIME to factory default settings. • SYSTEM INFO CAMERA PHOTO [...]

1 12 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. T o prevent the battery from running down needlessly , the camera- recorder automatically turns off when the camera-recorder has been left in th[...]

1 13 Reference Recording Cannot record even through the SD Memory Card is inserted correctly . 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 diff[...]

1 14 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. • • • P85 An error [...]

1 15 Reference 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 form[...]

1 16 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 w[...]

1 17 Reference 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 camer[...]

1 18 Recording format Recording mode Frame rate 60 30P 24P PH 1080/60i 1080/60i 1080/30P (over 60i) 1080/24P (Native recording) 720/60P 720/60P 720/30P (over 60P) 720/24P (Native recording) HA 1080/60i 1080/60i – – HG 1080/60i 1080/60i – – HE 1080/60i 1080/60i – –[...]

1 19 Reference How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card Data recorded in A VCHD format offers excellent compatibility with computers due to the file type, but since this format includes not only video and audio data, but also a variety of important information, the folder structure will consist of file associations as illustrated in the diagra[...]

120 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-MY A30G) 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 operatin[...]

121 Reference T ransmission rate PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR) HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR) HG mode: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR) HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR) [Recording/playback (still image)] Compression method JPEG (DCF/Exif 2.2-compliant), DPOF-compatible Recording media SD Memory Card: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (F A T1[...]

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. P[...]