Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG-HMC152EN Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. S0808K0 -M D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT1V36 Before use Reference Menu Displays Editing Playback Shooting Model No. Description of parts Operating Instructions Preparation This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 5.
Read this first! DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY UNSCREWING THEM. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS.
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 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.
AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program*1 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 repairs. Customers who register as users on the website will receive an extended warranty repair valid for up to three years. 1st year AVCCAM device* 2 Basic warranty* 2nd year 3 3rd year Extended warranty repair*4 *1: Please note that this extended warranty is not available in some countries/regions.
Contents Read this first! ................................................ 2 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery) .......................... 4 Outline of operations ..................................... 8 Please read before use .................................. 9 SD Memory Cards compatible with this product ..... 9 (SD speed class 4) ........................ 10 Before use Precaution for use ........................................ 11 Accessories ......................
Playback Basic playback operations .......................... 59 Thumbnail screen ......................................... 60 Basic thumbnail screen operations ................. 60 Adding shot marks to clips .............................. 62 Direct shooting functions ................................. 62 Playback settings (PLAY SETUP)................ 63 Set playback format (PB FORMAT)................. 63 Repeat playback (REPEAT PLAY) .................. 63 Resume playback (RESUME PLAY) ...............
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. Television/Video device/Monitor 1 Recording to and playback from SD/SDHC Memory Cards (Pages 30, 59) SD/SDHC Memory Card LOCK HDMI cable 32 Component video cable • Images can be recorded in HD (high definition).
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. Card type SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card Recording capacity Recording/playback 8 MB 16 MB Cannot be used. 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Successful operation cannot be guaranteed.
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.
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.
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. ● The SDHC logo is a trademark. ● The miniSD logo is a trademark.
Before use 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.
Accessories Battery∗1 AC Adapter AC power supply cords/ DC cord Wireless remote control and battery (CR2025) Eye cup Microphone holder Microphone holder screws Microphone holder adapter Length 6-mm (2) Length 12-mm (2) Component video cable PIN-BNC conversion plugs (3) Shoulder belt CD-ROM Ferrite core (4)∗2 Binder (4) 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”.
Description of parts 1 2 POWER ON 3 5 4 7 9 8 6 11 10 Before use Right side and rear side 14 12 15 Description of parts OFF 1 2 PB 13 17 16 19 21 23 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)
Description of parts (continued) Left side 1 2 3 4 5 6 22 23 MENU EXEC 7 PUSH-ENTER 24 25 AUDIO MON/ADV 26 8 27 28 BARS 9 SHUTTER CH1 SELECT INT(L) INPUT1 INPUT2 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 COUNTER AWB 10 INPUT 1 INT(R) INPUT2 ON OFF AUDIO RESET/TC SET 31 INPUT 2 ON OFF MIC POWER +48V ZEBRA OIS EVF DTL WFM 32 33 34 35 1 Focus ring (Page 36) 19 AUDIO control knobs (CH1, CH2) (Page 49) 2 Zoom ring (Page 34) If you don’t need the zoom ring pin, fit it into the pro
Terminals and mounting parts 2 3 4 9 10 USB 2.0 CAM REMOTE FOCUS IRIS ZOOM S/S Description of parts 1 COMPONENT OUT USB 2.0 6 5 CH1 AUDIO OUT 7 CH2 8 CAM REMOTE VIDEO OUT TC PRESET IN/OUT FOCUS IRIS ZOOM S/S COMPONENT OUT 11 1213 1 Security lock hole The security cable can be attached here. For details on the connection, refer to the instructions supplied to the cable. The security lock and security cable are provided as anti-theft devices.
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) The following buttons are for functions that cannot be executed on this camera-recorder.
Battery model Voltage/ capacity VW-VBG260 7.2 V/ (included) 2640 mAh VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.2 V/ 5800 mAh Charging time Maximum continuous recording time Approx. 170 minutes Approx. 100 minutes Approx. 350 minutes Approx. 230 minutes • The figures in the table above are guidelines for use in normal temperature conditions (temperature 25 °C, humidity 60%). Charging may take longer in higher or lower temperatures. • Charging may take longer if the battery has not been in use for a long period of time.
Power sources Using the battery Installation Removal Insert the battery until it clicks into place. 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 battery with your hand to ensure that it will not fall. PB Mode lamp Battery release button Using the AC adapter Installation Removal 1 Connect the DC cord to the AC adapter.
Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand. 1 Open the cover and adjust the length. 2 Close the cover. Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera. Preparation • Make sure the cover is fully closed. 20 mm or more 20 mm or more Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood • Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it.
The remote control Insert the battery 1 Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow ① to remove the holder. Remote control usable range The distance between the remote control and the unit’s remote control sensor: Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approximately 10° upward, approximately 15° downward, approximately 15° leftward, or approximately 15° rightward (when the accessory battery is used) 2 Insert the battery with the “+” marked side facing up.
Standby mode ■ Setting Hold down the STAND BY button for at least two seconds while the power is on to activate the standby mode setting. STD BY will be displayed on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. • When this setting is activated, moving the POWER switch to OFF will set the camera to standby mode, and the mode lamp (CAM) will flash once every two seconds. • The camera will be set to standby mode only when the POWER switch is set to OFF during CAM mode.
Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a retractable 3.5-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. To see how the final images will appear, check them on a TV monitor.
Using the LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 22) 2 Hold down the OPEN button and open the LCD monitor. • It can open out to 120°. Do not try to open it further as this will damage the camera. Emphasizing outlines Emphasizing the outlines of the images you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD makes it easier to focus. Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the images you shoot. 1 In CAM mode, press EVF DTL button. Preparation “EVF DTL ON” appears on the screen for about 2 seconds.
Viewfinder (continued) Adjusting the screen display 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 22) 2 Press the MENU button. 5 Adjust the selected item by tilting the Operation lever in the directions. • For menu operation (Page 82) • 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 18) 3 Viewfinder adjustments Set YES under EVF SET on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen.
The brightness of the LCD monitor backlight can be adjusted between three different settings. 1 Select LCD BL in the LCD item on the settings menu SW MODE screen. LCD BL can be assigned with the LCD button. 2 Press the LCD button. The brightness of the backlight can be switched in the order of NORMAL→LOW→HIGH→ NORMAL with each press of the button. LCD Reversing image display Viewing angles and video images can be verified by reversing the images displayed on the LCD monitor horizontally or vertically.
Setting the calendar 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 25 December, 2008. 5 Tilt the Operation lever in the direction and select YES in the CLOCK SET item on the settings menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. 1 Set the camera’s power switch to ON. (Page 22) 2 Press the MENU button.
9 When settings are complete, push • The clock can vary in accuracy so check that the time is correct before shooting. • When using the camera overseas, do not set the CLOCK SET option to the local time, but instead enter the time difference from Greenwich mean time according to TIME ZONE. Preparation the Operation lever, select YES on the confirmation screen, and push the Operation lever again.
Basic shooting operations Preparing for recording Shooting in auto mode the camera’s power switch to OFF. 1 Set (Page 22) • Check that the mode lamp is off. the viewfinder upwards, and open the SD 2 Tilt Memory Card slot cover by sliding it to the left. insert an SD Memory Card into the 3 Fully card slot. the SD Memory Card slot cover. 4 Close • Ensure that the cover firmly clicks into place. 2 3 Insert the connector part in the direction shown here, and push until the card clicks firmly into place.
SD Memory Card access lamp CAM mode (PB mode) Illuminated orange: Reading/writing possible Flashing orange (fast): Verifying card/inspecting card for possible defects Flashing orange (slow): Accessing card Flashing green (slow): Card write-protected/ no space left on card Off: No card inserted/unformatted or incompatible card inserted PC mode Illuminated orange: Accessing card Off: A status other than access underway.
Basic shooting operations (continued) Formatting SD Memory Cards 1 Set the camera’s power switch to ON. (Page 22) 4 Select YES on the conformation screen. • The SD Memory Card will be formatted. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Select CARD FUNCTIONS→CARD FORMAT from the menu. • Select YES when the following screen is displayed. Select NO if you do not wish to format the card. • Press the MENU button to close the menu display. the MENU button to finish.
Repairing SD Memory Cards 1 Tilt the viewfinder upwards, and open the SD Memory Card slot cover by sliding it to the left. • Ensure 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. Never remove the SD Memory Card or disconnect the battery or DC cord while the SD Memory Card access lamp is flashing, as doing so may damage the SD Memory Card.
Using the zoom function This camera has a 13 x optical zoom function. Zoom with the zoom button or the zoom ring. Zoom button Set the ZOOM switch to SERVO so that you can use the motor-driven zoom. T: Zoom in W: Zoom out Gently press the zoom button on the hand strap side to zoom slowly, firmly press to zoom faster. You can change the zoom speed on the handle zoom button by selecting one of three speeds with the HANDLE ZOOM switch.
Shooting in progressive mode 25P mode: Shoot 25 frames a second in the progressive mode. For output and recording, the 25-frame-persecond signal is converted to 50-field-persecond interlace. This mode gives you high quality images. 25 P A B C D E F G H I J 50 i AoAeBoBeCoCeDoDeEoEe Fo FeGoGeHoHe Io Ie Jo Je Note the following when shooting in progressive mode. • You cannot have a gain of 18 dB. • Set the shutter speed to 1/50 (OFF) for best results.
Shooting in manual mode Set the unit to manual mode when manually adjusting the focus, 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.) 3 The function allocated to the focus ring can be changed with the RING (FOCUS/IRIS) switch. FOCUS: Adjust the focus. IRIS: Adjust the iris (aperture) setting.
Using focus assist Iris adjustments Pressing the FOCUS ASSIST button enlarges the center of the screen or displays a frequency distribution graph in the top right of the screen, enabling the focus to be aligned more easily, and therefore particularly useful when using manual focus. The screen display that appears after pressing the FOCUS ASSIST button can be changed with the FOCUS ASSIST setting in the settings menu SW MODE screen.
Shooting in manual mode (continued) Adjusting the gain When the display is dark, increase the gain to brighten the display. Light intensity adjustments Use the ND FILTER switch to change the ND Filter used (filter to change light intensity). OFF: 1/4: 1/16: 1/64: ND filter is not used. Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/4. Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/16. Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/64. ND FILTER switch GAIN switch 1 Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to manual mode.
1 Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to manual mode. (Page 36) 2 Set the shutter speed. (Page 46) 3 Place a white pattern in a location with the same lighting conditions and light source as the subject, then zoom in and fill the whole screen with white. Something white (a white cloth or wall) near the subject can be used instead. • Do not include bright spotlights in your shot. 4 Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B (whichever one you want to save the adjustment in). 5 Press the AWB button.
Shooting in manual mode (continued) Black balance adjustments In order to reproduce the black accurately, adjust the zero level of all three RGB primary colors. If the black balance is not adjusted properly, not only will the black be reproduced poorly but the color tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded. It is not normally necessary to adjust the black balance. Adjust it when: • You use the camera for the first time. • You use the camera after not using it for a long time.
Shooting techniques for different targets Zebra pattern Recording can be controlled with the handle START/STOP button during low angle recording by moving the REC selector switch to the ON position. • To prevent erroneous operation when not using the handle START/STOP button, set the REC selector switch to the OFF position.
Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) Marker PRE REC If you press the ZEBRA button while the zebra pattern is being displayed, a marker appears in the center of the display (if you have set the setup menu, DISPLAY SETUP, MARKER to ON). The brightness of the areas near the screen center can be checked as a percentage (0% to 99%). “99%↑” appears if the percentage is over 99. Record video and audio from three seconds before the time of the operation to begin recording.
Using the USER buttons Use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce the effects of camera shake when shooting by hand. Press the OIS button to turn the function on and off. appears on the viewfinder and the LCD monitor when this function is on. Turn the function off when using a tripod for more natural images.
Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) Wave form monitor function An image wave form can be displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the WFM button while in CAM mode. Press the button again to return to the normal display. • It is possible to switch between a wave form display and a vector display in the WFM item (Page 89) in the settings menu SW MODE screen. • Wave forms will not be displayed in the viewfinder. • This function cannot be used while the focus assist function is in operation.
The marks attached to the thumbnails of clips are called shot marks. On the thumbnail screen monitor you can select only those clips with a shot mark and display them or play them back. During recording, when you press the USER button to which the SHOT MARK function has been allocated, MARK ON appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, and a shot mark is set for the thumbnail of the clip being recorded. If you press the button again, the shot mark is released.
Adjusting the shutter speed SHUTTER button SPEED SELECT buttons BARS CH1 SELECT INT(L) INPUT1 INPUT2 COUNTER LCD SHUTTER SPEED SELECT CH2 SELECT INPUT 1 INT(R) INPUT2 ON OFF AUDIO RESET/TC SET SHUTTER 1/50 INPUT 2 ON OFF MIC POWER +48V ZEBRA OIS EVF DTL WFM • The current shutter speed appears on the viewfinder and LCD monitor unless you have selected OFF in OTHER DISPLAY in the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the setup menus. It is not displayed if you have set the shutter speed to normal (OFF).
Synchro scan Set the shutter speed of the synchro scan (used when shooting a television or computer monitor) in the setup menus, SCENE FILE screen, SYNCRO SCAN. (Page 86) • 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. • If the SYNCRO SCAN item is displayed in grey, it cannot be used with the current recording format.
Switching Audio Input During shooting, you can record up to two channels of sound. You can also switch the input sound to be recorded on each of the channels to the built-in microphones, external microphones or audio equipment connected to camera. CH2 SELECT switch BARS CH1 SELECT INT(L) INPUT1 INPUT2 COUNTER LCD SHUTTER CH2 SELECT INT(R) INPUT2 AUDIO RESET/TC SET ON OFF 1 Switch the CH1 SELECT switch to INT (L). • Audio from the built-in microphone Lch is recorded to audio channel 1.
4 Use the CH1 SELECT switch to select the Adjusting the recording level input signal to be recorded to audio channel 1. INT (L): Audio from the built-in microphone Lch is recorded to audio channel 1. INPUT 1: Audio from a device connected to INPUT 1 terminal is recorded to channel 1. INPUT 2: Audio from a device connected to INPUT 2 terminal is recorded to channel 1. input signal to be recorded to audio channel 2. INT (R): Audio from the built-in microphone Rch is recorded to audio channel 2.
Using scene files The settings according to the variety of shooting circumstances are stored in each position of SCENE FILE dial. When shooting, you can retrieve the necessary file instantly using SCENE FILE dial. Changing scene file settings The setting value of the scene file can be changed. Also you can save the changed scene file to each position of the SCENE FILE dial. Example: Change the name of the scene file. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON.
6 Set a 6-character filename with the 7 After you finish setting the filename, push the Operation lever. Shooting Operation lever when the following screen is displayed. Set the same as user information. (Page 58) • Characters that can be set Space, A to Z, 0 to 9, : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^_-./ If the RESET/TC SET button is pressed when the filename has been set, the characters are cleared. 8 Select YES on the confirmation screen. • Selecting YES will close the NAME EDIT screen and confirm all changes.
Saving scene files and other settings on SD Memory Cards You can save up to four scene file settings or other settings as files on an SD Memory Card, and you can also load them from the card. • In the case of the scene files, the current settings are automatically saved in the unit, and the saved data is written on an SD Memory Card. When data has been read from an SD Memory Card, the current settings are rewritten at the same time as the data saved inside the unit.
Clip metadata There are two kinds of clip metadata: the data that is recorded automatically during shooting, and the data in the metadata upload file created on the SD Memory Card which is loaded in the unit. (Loading method: Next page) What the clip metadata consists of You can set the items underlined below by loading the metadata upload file on the SD Memory Card. All other items are set automatically during shooting.
Clip metadata (continued) Uploading the metadata (META DATA) You 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.
∗ The COUNT value is indicated as a four-digit number. The COUNT value is incremented each time a new clip is captured if clip metadata has been read in and TYPE2 has been selected as the recording method. The COUNT value can be reset using the following procedure. Press the MENU button, select META DATA→ CLIP COUNT RESET→YES, and push the Operation lever to reset the counter value to 1. Using the Counter You can display a counter that indicates how much time has elapsed during shooting or playback.
Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code Recharging the built-in battery The camera’s internal battery saves the date and time. When LOW INTERNAL BATTERY (indicating that the internal battery has no remaining charge) is displayed even when the date and time are set, it means that the charge of the internal battery is depleted. Do the following to recharge it. Reset the date and time when fully recharged. 1 Connect the AC adapter. (Page 20) • Leave the POWER switch at OFF.
4 When the screen below appears, set the time code value. Tilt the Operation lever in the and select time code value. directions Shooting Tilt in the direction to move to the next digit, and tilt in the directions again to select value. You can reset the time code to zero by pressing RESET/TC SET button.
Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code (continued) Setting user information Setting user information allows you to store 8-digit information in the hexadecimal format. User information is automatically saved in the memory and retained after you turn off the power. 4 Set the user information. Tilt the Operation lever in the directions and select user information characters. • You can use numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON.
Basic playback operations 1 Turn the POWER switch to ON. POWER ON While pressing the lock release button, turn the POWER switch to ON. OFF 2 Press the mode button so the PB lamp turns 2 PB on. The camera is now in the PB mode. • Each time you press the button, the mode changes as below. PB CAM When you press the mode button while PB is selected, the unit enters the PC (PC connection) mode. (Page 75) For details on playing back clips using thumbnails, see page 63.
Thumbnail screen Video data created in one shooting session is called a clip. When the PB mode has been established, the clips will be displayed on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder as thumbnails. (When there is a large number of clips, it will take some time for them to be displayed on the screen.) You can perform the following operations using the thumbnail screen.
1 Thumbnail display status (Page 65) The types of clips displayed as thumbnails appear in this area. 2 Repeat playback indicator (Page 63) Displayed during repeat playback. 3 Card status display Displays status of SD Memory Card. 4 Battery remaining display (Page 19) Displays remaining battery capacity. 5 Cursor (yellow frame) Displayed on currently selected thumbnail. 6 Recording mode display Displays recording mode if clip currently highlighted by cursor has been recorded in PH mode.
Thumbnail screen (continued) Adding shot marks to clips Adding shot marks ( M ) will make it easier to find the clips you are looking for. 1 Tilt the Operation lever in the directions to move the yellow frame to the clip for which a shot mark is to be added. 2 Press the USER button to which the shot mark function has been allocated. (Page 88) To release a shot mark, repeat the above steps. • It is not possible to add shot marks to clips recorded using a consumer camcorder model.
Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) Make settings for playback format and method. Set playback format (PB FORMAT) Set format for playback. 1 Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page 82) 2 Select the PB FORMAT item in the PLAY SETUP screen, and push the Operation lever (or tilt in the direction). Repeat playback (REPEAT PLAY) Use this setting to repeatedly play back all available clips. 1 Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page 82) 2 Set the REPEAT PLAY item in the PLAY SETUP screen to ON.
Playback settings (PLAY SETUP) (continued) Resume playback (RESUME PLAY) Set skip method (SKIP MODE) Use this setting to play back from where clip had previously been paused. Select which skip (cue) operation is to be performed when playback is paused. 1 Press the MENU button. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Set the RESUME PLAY item in the PLAY 2 Select the SKIP MODE item in the PLAY 3 Press the MENU button to return to the 3 Select skip method. Menu operation (Page 82) SETUP screen to ON.
Thumbnail operations Selecting the thumbnail display method (THUMBNAIL SETUP) You can display the kind of clips you want to see as thumbnails. You can also set more precisely how you want the thumbnails to appear on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page 82) 2 Select the THUMBNAIL SETUP screen, and push the Operation lever (or tilt in the direction). INDICATOR: Set whether or not to display indicator (ON/ OFF). (Factory default setting is ON.
Thumbnail operations (continued) Deleting and protecting clips (OPERATION) Clips may be deleted or protected. 1 Press the MENU button. Menu operation (Page 82) 2 Select the OPERATION screen, and push the Operation lever (or tilt in the direction). • Protected clips cannot be deleted. • If selecting ALL CLIPS to delete all clips from the memory, this operation may take some time to complete, depending on the volume of clips to be deleted. • Deletion cannot be performed via the remote control.
CLIP PROTECT: YES: Protect selected clips. ( mark will be displayed.) • Cancel protection when the protected clip is selected. ( mark will disappear.) Executing a format of the memory card (see below) will delete all clips even if they are protected. NO: Return to the previous screen. 4 Press the MENU button to return to the thumbnail screen. Format card and check clip and card information (CARD FUNCTIONS) SD Memory Cards can be formatted, and clip and SD Memory Card information can be checked.
Thumbnail operations (continued) SD Memory Card information screen 2 4 1 2 3 4 Clip information screen 1 1 3 REMAIN: Displays remaining SD Memory Card capacity. SD STANDARD: Displays whether or not SD Memory Card has been formatted in SD or SDHC standard (SUPPORTED/NOT SUPPORTED). PROTECT: Displays whether or not SD Memory Card has been write-protected. SPEED CLASS: Displays speed class of SD Memory Card.
Useful playback functions Fast forward/rewind Next/previous clip 1 Tilt the Operation lever in the (rewind) or (fast forward) direction during playback (or press the SEARCH buttons on the remote control). Clip will play forwards at approximately 5 times normal speed and play backwards at approximately 6 times normal speed. or direction during playback to pause the clip (or press the PAUSE button on the remote control).
Useful playback functions (continued) Frame-by-frame playback Viewing images on a television 1 Tilt the Operation lever in the direction during playback to pause the clip (or press the PAUSE button on the remote control). 2 Press the AUDIO MON/ADV buttons (or press the STILL ADV buttons on the remote control). • Hold down to continuously advance frame by frame until the button is released. • Hold down the STILL ADV button on the remote control to continuously advance frame by frame.
Connecting external units Headphones 3.5-mm stereo mini jack • Sound is no longer heard from the speaker when the headphones (optional) are connected. External microphone Microphone holder adapter INPUT1 or INPUT2 12 mm 6 mm Playback Microphone holder Editing Microphone (optional) AG-MC200G • When attaching an external microphone to the microphone shoe, use the supplied microphone holder and microphone holder adapter.
Connecting external units (continued) Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer) Computer USB connection cable (optional) Mini-B USB 2.0 Ferrite core (included) • For details on the computer’s conditions and other factors, see page 75. • When connecting the camera with a PC using a USB connection cable, attach the two ferrite cores (included) to the USB connection cable, one at a position about 5 cm from the PC terminal and the other at a position about 5 cm from the camera terminal.
TV/Monitor Only the output signals from the camera are shown. TV/Monitor Ferrite core (included) HDMI cable (optional) Connect these cables to the terminals on the television. COMPONENT OUT Component video cable (included) Audio cable (optional) White: CH1 (left channel) sound Red: CH2 (right channel) sound Video cable (optional) Ferrite core (included) input terminals of the external device.
Connecting external units (continued) ■ Table of HDMI output and COMPONENT OUT and VIDEO OUT simultaneous output signals : Output possible x: Output not possible HDMI cable connection Cable connected, signals output to the monitor HDMI OUT SEL item setting AUTO COMPONENT OUT terminal output x FIX x∗2 x 576P Cable not connected ∗1 VIDEO OUT terminal output x x∗1 ∗2 ∗1 x x∗1 x∗2 ∗2 ∗1 When connected with component video cables ∗2 When not connected with component video cables • Signals cannot be
Nonlinear editing (PC mode) The following conditions are necessary for USB connection. • PC with Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista; Macintosh with Intel CPU (Intel Mac) • USB 2.0 (High Speed, Mass Storage Class) compatibility (not compatible with USB 1.1) • Only connect to one computer at a time. • Camera cannot be operated if a hub or other device is connected between the camera and computer. • Do not use a USB connection cable of more than 3 m in length.
Screen displays Regular displays For details on the safety zone, refer to 32 (Page 78) 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 9 12 30 29 28 TC 12 : 34 : 56 . 00 STD BY 112 min A P – REC D10X PH 1080 24 ALC 25P 13 22 14 15 16 17 2 Media information display Displays basic information about inserted SD Memory Card. : Recording possible : Card is write-protected : Recording not possible : Card is full · Recording may be possible in some cases even when this icon is displayed.
8 EXPANDED display Displayed during the expanded display. 9 Microphone level automatic control display Appears when in the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen, MIC ALC, you have selected “ON”. 10 Marker luminance display When markers are displayed, the brightness level around the center of the screen is indicated as 0% to 99%. “99%↑” appears if the percentage is over 99.
Screen displays (continued) 24 Marker display During shooting, pressing the ZEBRA button once or twice will display the marker. 25 Optical Image Stabilizer display Displayed when Optical Image Stabilizer is ON. 26 Scene filename display (Page 50) 27 Remaining battery capacity display When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries compatible with this product, the remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes. Time remaining will be displayed after a brief pause.
Main warning displays ■D CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE DATA. DISCONNECT USB CABLE. Please disconnect the USB connection cable. When switching from one mode to another, disconnect the USB connection cable. No use is possible because the standard for the data is different. CANNOT DELETE. Clip cannot be deleted. CANNOT PLAY. No playback is possible. ■I INCOMPATIBLE CARD. PLEASE CHECK CARD. Recording may not be successful with this card. Please check the card.
Screen displays (continued) ■T Error displays THE CLIP IS PROTECTED. PLEASE CANCEL PROTECTION. The clip is protected. Please cancel the protection. THE RECORDING IS STOPPED (OVER THE LIMITATION) Recording will stop. (Continuous recording for 12 hours) THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. This battery cannot be used. The following messages are displayed when an error has occurred in the camera or the SD Memory Card.
Setting the DISPLAY items Display the following items on the viewfinder and LCD monitor by pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button or by configuring OTHER DISPLAY of the DISPLAY SETUP screen of the setup menus.
Using the setup menus Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. MENU button Operation lever MENU EXEC PUSH-ENTER AUDIO MON/ADV 2 Tilt the Operation lever in the directions to move the yellow cursor to the function you wish to set. 3 Push the Operation lever (or tilt in the direction) to display the setting items.
7 Repeat steps 2 - 5 to change any other settings. Press the MENU button to complete settings and return to the normal screen. Initializing the menu settings The menu settings contain both the user file settings and the scene file settings. You can initialize them separately. To initialize the user file (i.e. all the settings other than the scene file settings) Select INITIALIZE in LOAD/SAVE/INIT of the USER FILE screen. The current menu settings of user file will return to the factory settings.
Setup menu structure Camera mode menu CAM MENU SCENE FILE (Page 86) SW MODE (Page 88) MID GAIN HIGH GAIN ATW HANDLE ZOOM IRIS DIAL USER1 USER2 USER3 FOCUS ASSIST WFM LCD CARD READ/WRITE LOAD/SAVE/INIT SYNCRO SCAN DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP Ach COLOR TEMP Bch MASTER PED A.
Playback mode menu PB FORMAT REPEAT PLAY RESUME PLAY SKIP MODE THUMBNAIL SETUP (Page 97) THUMBNAIL MODE INDICATOR DATA DISPLAY DATE FORMAT OPERATION (Page 98) DELETE INDEX CLIP PROTECT SW MODE (Page 88) USER1 USER2 USER3 LCD AV OUT SETUP (Page 93) HDMI OUT SEL CMPNT OUT SEL DOWNCON MODE AUDIO OUT DISPLAY SETUP (Page 94) VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME LEVEL METER CARD & BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET EVF COLOR CARD FUNCTIONS (Page 96) CARD FORMAT CARD STATUS CLIP PROPERTY USER FILE
Setup menu list SCENE FILE screen Item CARD READ/ WRITE Display mode (Camera) Description of settings Reads and writes scene files on the SD Memory Card. READ: Reads scene files (all scenes, F1 to F6) saved on the SD Memory Card after setting values are selected. WRITE: Saves current scene file setting values (for all scenes, F1 to F6) on the SD Memory Card. Returns to the last screen. NO: LOAD/SAVE/ INIT (Camera) LOAD: Loads the scene file settings which is saved by this camera.
SCENE FILE screen (continued) DRS Display mode (Camera) GAMMA (Camera) Selects the gamma curves. HD NORM: This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting. LOW: Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve which has a gentle incline in low-brightness curve. The contrast sharpens. SD NORM: This is the normal video setting, carried over from the DVX100 series. Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image using the HIGH: gamma curve which has a sharp incline in low-brightness curve.
Setup menu list (continued) SW MODE screen MID GAIN Display mode (Camera) HIGH GAIN (Camera) Sets the gain value assigned to the H position of the GAIN switch. 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB ATW (Camera) Sets the operation of the ATW (Auto Tracking White) function assigned to the WHITE BAL switch. When the ATW function is allocated to the AUTO/MANUAL switch or USER button, the operation remains effective. Activates the ATW function when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A.
SW MODE screen (continued) USER2 Display mode (Camera) (PB) Description of settings Assigns a function to the USER2 button. The setting contents are the same as USER1. BACKLIGHT USER3 (Camera) (PB) Assigns a function to the USER3 button. The setting contents are the same as USER1. INDEX FOCUS ASSIST (Camera) Assigns a function to the FOCUS ASSIST button.
Setup menu list (continued) AUTO SW screen Item A.IRIS Display mode (Camera) Description of settings ON: OFF: Performs the auto iris control in auto mode. The IRIS button is deactivated. Deactivates the auto iris control in auto mode. This performs the iris control selected with the IRIS button. AGC (Camera) Sets the Auto Gain Control when the ON is selected in A.IRIS. 6dB: Performs the Auto Gain Control (max. 6 dB) in auto mode. 12dB: Performs the Auto Gain Control (max. 12 dB) in auto mode.
RECORDING SETUP screen REC FORMAT Display mode (Camera) Description of settings Selects the recording format. PH 1080/50i PH 1080/25P PH 720/50P PH 720/25P HA 1080/50i HG 1080/50i HE 1080/50i PREREC MODE (Camera) Sets PRE RECORDING to ON or OFF. (Page 42) ON OFF TIME STAMP (Camera) Specifies whether date and time information is superimposed over recorded images. ON: Superimposes date and time information on the image. OFF: Does not superimpose date and time information on the image.
Setup menu list (continued) TC/UB SETUP screen TCG Display mode (Camera) TC PRESET (Camera) Sets the initial time code. YES NO UB PRESET (Camera) Sets the user information. YES NO EXT TC LINK (Camera) Synchronizes the initial time code value during multi-camera shooting. (Slave camera time codes are synchronized to the master internal TCG value.) (Page 55) MASTER: Sets the mode to master mode. SLAVE: Sets the mode to slave mode.
AV OUT SETUP screen Description of settings Sets the output video format of the HDMI OUT terminal. AUTO: Automatically determines the output resolution based on information of connected monitors. FIX: Fix the output at the recorded resolution. (Output in 1080 interlaced or 720 progressive mode) 576P: Output in 576 progressive mode. • Simultaneous HDMI and component output is possible only in FIX mode.
Setup menu list (continued) DISPLAY SETUP screen Item ZEBRA DETECT1 Display mode (Camera) Description of settings Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on the screen. 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105% ZEBRA DETECT2 (Camera) Selects the brightness level of the right-leaning zebra patterns on the screen. 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%, 105%, OFF • The zebra patterns do not appear if you select OFF.
DISPLAY SETUP screen (continued) SELF SHOOT EVF COLOR Display mode (Camera) (Camera) (PB) Description of settings Selects the LCD mirror mode for self-portrait shooting. Selecting MIRROR displays the left and right side of the LCD monitor image inverted during selfportrait shooting. (Page 41) NORMAL, MIRROR Switches viewfinder images to color or black and white. ON: Color OFF: Black and white indicates the factory setting.
Setup menu list (continued) CARD FUNCTIONS screen Item CARD FORMAT Display mode (Camera) (PB) Description of settings Formats the SD Memory Card. YES: Formats the card. NO: Returns to the last screen. CARD STATUS (Camera) (PB) Displays the SD Memory Card status. YES: Displays the card status. NO: Returns to the last screen. CLIP PROPERTY (PB) Displays information about the selected clip. YES: Displays clip information. NO: Returns to the last screen.
META DATA screen (continued) Item META INITIAL SET Display mode (Camera) Description of settings Initializes the metadata which has been recorded in the unit. All the settings including the ON or OFF setting for RECORD are now cleared. YES NO PLAY SETUP screen Item PB FORMAT Display mode (PB) Description of settings Sets the playback format. 1080/50i (25P), 720/50P (25P) • The REC FORMAT setting in the CAM mode prior to transfer to the PB mode becomes the initial setting of PB FORMAT.
Setup menu list (continued) OPERATION screen DELETE Display mode (PB) INDEX (PB) Item CLIP PROTECT (PB) Description of settings Deletes clips. ALL CLIPS: Deletes all clips. SELECT: Deletes only the selected clips. Press the EXEC button to delete clips. NO: Returns to the last screen. • Clips for which CLIP PROTECT is specified are not deleted. Adds indexes to clips or deletes them. YES: Adds or deletes indexes. NO: Returns to the last screen. Protects clips to prevent accidental deletion.
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued) TIME ZONE Display mode (Camera) (PB) Description of settings Adds to or deducts from GMT the time value of -12:00 to +13:00 in 30-minute steps. (Refer to the table below.
Before calling for service Power supply There’s no power. • Make sure the battery and AC adapter are connected properly. Check the connections again. P20 Power shuts off for no apparent reason. • To prevent the battery from running down needlessly, the camerarecorder automatically turns off when the camera-recorder has been left in the recording pause mode for more than 5 minutes. Check the settings in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER SAVE. P99 Power goes off as soon as it is turned on.
Recording Cannot record even through the SD Memory Card is inserted correctly. Recording stops by itself. • 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 different media and delete unneeded data from the card, or use a new card instead.
Before calling for service (continued) PC connection Computer does not recognize camera when USB connection cable is connected. • Check the operating environment. • Is the camera’s operating mode setting correct? The camera will not be recognized when in CAM mode or PB mode. Please set the camera to PC mode. • 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.
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 = 1080/50i (25P) Recording format PH 1080/50i Recording format PH 1080/50i Playback is smooth. Recording format PH 720/50P Not played back as clip is of different format.
Operating precautions Do not allow any water to get into the camerarecorder 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 machines) that generate magnetic fields.
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 physically destroy them or use a data deletion program for computers (commercially available) to completely erase the data.
Updating the driver in the camera For the latest information or the updating procedure on drivers, visit the Support Desk at the following Web sites. 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 with maintenance, remove the battery or disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet.
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] [Recommended relative humidity: 40% to 60%] Camera-recorder • Wrap the camera-recorder in a soft cloth to keep the dust off. SD Memory Cards • After ejecting an SD Memory Card from the unit, be absolutely sure to stow it in its own case.
Recording format Recording mode Frame rate 50 25P 1080/50i 1080/50i 1080/25P (over 50i) 720/50P 720/50P 720/25P (over 50P) PH 108 HA 1080/50i 1080/50i – HG 1080/50i 1080/50i – HE 1080/50i 1080/50i –
How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card Data recorded in AVCHD 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 diagram on the right.
Specifications [General] Supply voltage: DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used)/ 7.3 V (when the AC adapter is used) Power consumption: Recording: 9.8 W indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C Ambient operating humidity 10% to 80% (no condensation) Weight Approx. 1.
[Video System] Video signals 1080/50i, 720/50p Video output HDMI output HDMI × 1 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50p (Not compatible with VIERA Link) Analog component output Mini D terminal × 1 Y: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω PB/PR: 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω Composite output Pin jack × 1, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω [Monitor] LCD monitor 3.5-inch LCD color monitor (210,000 pixels) Viewfinder 0.
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. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.
