Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HMC150P Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully an\
d save this manual for 
future use.
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Printed in Japan VQT1V33
Model No.
 AG-HMC150P
ENGLISH
  
This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 
3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For 
details, see page 5. 

 
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indicates safety information.
   
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO 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 triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric...

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IMPORTANT“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tap\
es and other materials may infringe the 
right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”
FCC NOTICE (USA)Declaration of Conformity
Model Number:    AG-HMC150P
Trade Name:    PANASONIC
Responsible Party:    Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 
07094
Support contact:   Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the ma\
nufacturer’s instructions.
8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, \
stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)   Do not defeat the safety purpose of the...

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Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Batte\
ry)
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 appropria\
te safety standards. There is 
a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Pl\
ease be...

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Contents
Read this first! ................................................ 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 4
Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery 
(Rechargeable Battery) .......................... 5
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...

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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)................ 63Set playback format (PB FORMAT)................. 63
Repeat playback (REPEAT PLAY) .................. 63
Resume playback (RESUME PLAY) ..................

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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.
SD/SDHC Memory Card
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LOCK
Images can be recorded in HD 
(high definition).
Please see page 109 for details on 
the handling of recorded data.
A set number of user files can be 
recorded to and read from the SD...

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Please read before use
SD Memory Cards compatible with this product
It is recommended that you use SD Memory Cards or SDHC Memory Cards∗
 of SD speed class 2 or 
above, or the following Panasonic SD Memory Cards (correct as of August 2008).
∗  Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in PH mode or HA mode.
Card type Recording capacity Recording/playbackSaving/reading of scene files and 
user files, reading of metadata
SD Memory  Card 8 MB
16 MB Cannot be used.
Can be used.
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB...

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This product (SDHC-compatible device) is compatible both with SD Memor\
y Cards and with 
SDHC Memory Cards. SDHC Memory Cards may be used with SDHC Memory Card-c\
ompatible 
devices, but cannot be used with devices that are only compatible with S\
D Memory Cards. 
(Always check the relevant product’s operating instructions when using SDHC Memory Cards 
with other devices.)
SDHC-compatible device
SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card
Can be used Can be usedCannot be usedCan...