Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HMC150P Operating Instructions

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Preparation
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.
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Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping th\
e camera.
20 mm or more
20 mm or more
Detaching and attaching the lens hood
Detaching the lens hoodTurn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it.
Attaching the lens hoodRotate the lens hood clockwise until it clicks to fit...

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The remote control
Insert the battery
1 Push the catch in the direction shown by 
arrow ƒ 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 frequency of use.) 
  If the remote control unit fails to work even when  it is operated near the camera-recorder’s remote 
control sensor, the battery has run out....

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Preparation
Standby mode
This mode allows the time required between switching 
on the power and beginning recording to be reduced.
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...

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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 viewfinder
1  Set the POWER switch to ON and check that images appear in the viewfinder....

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Preparation
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.
OPEN button
3 Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest 
to see.
The monitor can be rotated 180° toward the 
lens and 90° toward you.
Do not apply unnecessary force to the 
open LCD. This can damage the camera.
Ensure the LCD is fully closed.
Operation status displays during self-portrait...

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1  Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 22)
2  Press the MENU button.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 adjustmentsSet YES under EVF SET on the setting menu 
DISPLAY SETUP screen.
LCD monitor adjustments
Set YES under LCD SET on the setting menu 
DISPLAY SETUP screen.
4  Select the desired item by tilting the Operation...

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Preparation
 
Changing backlight brightness
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
This setting will remain saved even if the 
camera’s power is switched off.
The brightness can also...

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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, 2008.
1  Set the camera’s power switch to ON. (Page 22)
2  Press the MENU button. 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...

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Preparation
9  When settings are complete, push the Operation lever, select YES on the 
confirmation screen, and push the 
Operation lever again.
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.
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Shooting in auto mode
1  Turn the POWER switch to ON. (Page 22)Check that the mode lamp (CAM) is lighted 
red.
2  Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode.
 appears on the viewfinder and LCD 
monitor.
The focus, gain, iris and white balance are 
adjusted automatically in accordance with 
the settings established for the items on the 
setting menu AUTO SW screen.
3  Press the START/STOP button (Red) to start  shooting. Press again to return to the camera to the 
recording pause mode....