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Panasonic AG-HMC80PJ Operating Instructions Manual

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    Operating instructions vol.1 memory card camera-recorder model no. Ag-hmc80p vqt2y43-1 before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. English volume 1 note that operation instructions vol.1 describes basic operations of the memory card came...

  • Page 2: Warning:

    Indicates safety information. 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...

  • Page 3: Note:

    Indicates safety information. 3 note: camera-recorder the rating plate is on the underside of the camera recorder. Ac adaptor the rating plate is on the underside of the ac adaptor. Disconnect the ac mains plug from the ac mains socket when not in use. Fcc notice (usa) declaration of conformity mode...

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    4 important safety instructions 1) read these instructions. ) 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 inst...

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    5 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 pos...

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    6 sdhc logo is a trademark of sd-3c, llc. “avchd” and the “avchd” 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 ...

  • Page 7: Contents

    7 contents read this first! ..............................................2 important safety instructions .......4 operating precautions .................................8 precaution for use ......................................10 sd memory cards compatible with this product ..........................

  • Page 8: Operating Precautions

    8 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...

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    9 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 a...

  • Page 10: Precaution For Use

    10 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. Thes...

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    11 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...

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    1 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 or above, or the following panasonic sd memory cards (correct as of august 010). * speed class 4 or above is required for r...

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    13 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 010). * sdxc memory cards cannot be used with this product. Card type recording capacity ...

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    14 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 ope...

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    15 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 ...

  • Page 16: Outline

    16 outline outline using this camera this camera is mounted with a 1/4.1-type mos sensor x 1, 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) wi...

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    17 outline editing and saving with external devices mode camera photo in dv avchd pb avchd mode sd/sdhc memory card (class 4 or above for ph and ha modes) pc (pages 51, 122 of vol.2) video device / tv / monitor (pages 51, 52 of vol.2) usb 2.0 usb 2.0 hdmi cable (optional) video cable (bnc) (optional...

  • Page 18: Accessories

    18 outline accessories battery * 1 ac adaptor ac power supply cable/ dc cable wireless remote control and battery (cr2025) eye cup → see “fitting the eye cup”. (page 8) shoulder strap → see “attaching the shoulder strap”. (page 7) cd-rom the following accessories are attached to the unit. Lens hood ...

  • Page 19: Optional Accessories

    19 outline optional accessories battery vw-vbg60 (7. V, 640/500 (typ./min.) mah: equivalent to accessory battery) vw-vbg6 (7. 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...

  • Page 20: Description of Parts

    0 outline description of parts front side and rear side video component on line mic line mic off off audio in audio out mic+48v on mic+48v ch 1 ch 2 ch 2 ch 1 off on power 6 7 14 15 13 16 5 8 4 1 10 11 12 4 9 2 3 1 handle zoom switch (page 39) 2 handle zoom lever (page 39) 3 handle start/stop button...

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    1 outline right side monitor dv phone audio level ch1 ch2 mode camera photo in dv avchd audio select counter reset/ tc set audio in ch1 auto man front rear ch2 rec speed sel zebra bars disp / mode chk focus zoom/ iris white bal user 1 user 2 user 3 auto/ manual shutter iris focus focus assist pb ois...

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    Outline description of parts (continued) left side on line mic line mic off off audio in audio out mic+48v on mic+48v ch 1 ch 2 ch 2 ch 1 video component output camremote zoom s/s focus iris y/ video p b p r 58 54 57 56 56 55 60 61 50 53 51 52 59 50 output switch (pages 52, 89 of vol.2) 51 video ter...

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    3 outline 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 110 of vol.) zoom start/ stop photo shot ext display date/ time vol play stop skip skip menu enter pause search still adv still adv search 4 5...

  • Page 24: Recharging The Battery

    4 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.)...

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    5 preparation remaining battery capacity displays when using panasonic-manufactured batteries compatible with this product, the remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes. 90min. Time remaining will be displayed after a brief pause. The battery display will change → → → → as battery capacity...

  • Page 26: Power Sources

    6 preparation power sources using the battery installation insert the battery until it clicks into place. 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. The lock can be released and the battery removed. • us...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Grip Belt

    7 preparation 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. 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...

  • Page 28: Fitting The Eye Cup

    8 preparation detaching and attaching the lens hood detaching the lens hood turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it. • attaching the lens hood 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 t...

  • Page 29: The Remote Control

    9 preparation 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 (cr05) has run out, replace it with a new one. (the bat...

  • Page 30: Turn On/off The Camera

    30 basic operations turn on/off the camera while pressing the lock release button, move the power switch to on or off. Turn on the camera: the mode lamp (camera) lights red (camera mode), and the camera enters recording standby mode. Turn off the camera: the mode lamp (camera) goes out. Energy-savin...

  • Page 31: Using The Cursor Button

    31 basic operations 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. Enter cursor button enter enter press the up, down, right, o...

  • Page 32: Using The Viewfinder

    3 basic operations this camera has a viewfinder which uses a retractable 69 mm (.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. Using...

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    33 basic operations 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. Eye piece lock button closing the eye piece close the eye piece by pressing it until it clicks into place. Rotating the vie...

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    34 basic operations adjusting the screen display 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 contr...

  • Page 35: Setting The Calendar

    35 basic operations the clock set value is recorded in the contents (clip), and affects the sequence of playback of the thumbnails. The “set date and time” message appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. Before carrying out recording, be sure to check and set clock set and time zone....

  • Page 36: Basic Shooting Operations

    36 basic operations preparing for recording 1 set the camera’s power switch to off. (page 30) check that the mode lamp is off. 2 slide the card cover upwards to open. Auto manual menu func/exec page/adv enter access lamp · flashes during sd memory card access (recognition, recording, playback, delet...

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    37 basic operations 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) check that the mode lamp (camera) is lighted red. 3 switch the auto/manual switch to auto to select auto mode. Appears in the upper area of the...

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    38 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....

  • Page 39: Using The Zoom Function

    39 basic operations with the handle zoom item in the setting menu sw&disp setup screen, you can reset the speed allocated to the handle zoom switch (factory default settings are 1: low-speed (l); : medium-speed (m); and 3 high-speed (h)). On the remote control press the zoom/vol buttons to zoom. Zoo...

  • Page 40: Using The Setup Menus

    40 basic operations using the setup menus use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. ヱモヨユチバチモュヷ ョヶワヤチバチユヹユヤ ヮユワヶ ユワヵユン using the menus the menu items indicated in the gray characters cannot be changed its settings. • 1 when the unit is i...

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    41 basic operations 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. 1 press the func/exec button while in camera or photo mode. The items that appear may...

  • Page 42: Setup Menu Structure

    4 basic operations video recording menu scene file file select (page 101 of vol.) 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 handle zoom (page 107 of vol.) iris dial user1 sw ...

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    43 basic operations photo mode menu photo recording menu camera setup i.Exposure (page 10 of vol.) detail level chroma level a.Iris level skin tone dtl picture picture size (page 105 of vol.) quality aspect ratio self timer shtr sound sw&disp setup handle zoom (page 107 of vol.) iris dial user1 sw u...

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    44 basic operations pb mode menu clip playback menu play setup repeat play (page 106 of vol.) resume play operation (page 106 of vol.) clip protect (avchd mode only) delete (avchd mode only) sw&disp setup user1 sw (page 107 of vol.) user sw user3 sw indicator (avchd mode only) video out osd date/tim...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    45 specifications [general] supply voltage: dc 7. V (when the battery is used) dc 7.3 v (when the ac adaptor is used) power consumption: 11 w (recording) indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature 0 °c to 40 °c (3 °f to 104 °f) ambient operating humidity 10 % to 80 % (no condensatio...

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    46 specifications recording format (recording mode: resolution) ph mode: 1080/60i, 1080/30p (over 60i), 1080/4p (native recording), 70/60p, 70/30p (over 60p), 70/4p (native recording) ha mode: 1080/60i hg mode: 1080/60i he mode: 1080/60i transmission rate ph mode: approx. 1 mbps (vbr) ha mode: appro...

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    47 specifications weight and dimensions are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. [audio in/out] xlr input xlr (3-pin) × (ch1 and ch) line/mic selectable, high impedance line: 0 dbu mic: -50 dbu/-60 dbu (selectable in menu) mic + 48 v on/off selectable audio output pin ja...

  • Page 48: Index

    48 index index number 1394 tc preset mode ...................................... 73 a ac adaptor ............................................ 8, 24, 26 aperture ....................................................... 6, 55 audio input ................................................ 18, 68 auto focu...

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    49 index t tally lamp ........................................................ 30 thumbnail .................................................. 35, 79 thumbnail menu operation menu ............................... 114 other functions menu .................. 114 thumbnail menu ............................

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    50 memo.

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    51 memo.

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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..