Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HMC70P Operating Instructions

Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
VQT1Q93
Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.AG-HMC70P
F0308S0 -F
Printed in JapanENGLISH
VQT1Q93_ENG_PP.book  1 ページ  ２００８年３月６日　木曜日　午後５時４２分 

2
Read this first!
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 shock to persons.
CAUTION
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 
PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an...

3
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.”
AC Adapter
The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adapter.
Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains socket when not in use.
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated.
For Battery Pack
≥Replace only with same or specified type.
≥Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.
≥Do not store in...

4
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have 
purchased.  Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this 
battery.

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material —
 special 
handling may apply. 
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: AG-HMC70P
Trade Name: PANASONIC
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America 
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094...

5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the 
unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for 
future reference.
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...

6
Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS 
CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG 
CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO 
HANDLE THE SD CARD.
≥DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN 
OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
≥DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA WITH THE 
EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS 
THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE 
INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF
≥DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO 
EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such 
as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next 
to a heater, etc... This action could permanently 
damage...

7
ªIndemnity concerning recording 
content
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for 
the loss of recordings due to malfunction or 
defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable 
media.
IMPORTANT
ªCarefully observe copyright laws
Whatever you have recorded and created can 
be used for your personal entertainment only. 
Under copyright laws, other materials cannot 
be used without obtaining permission from 
the holders of the copyrights.
ªCards that you can use with this 
unit
SD Memory Card...

8
Contents
Read this first! ........................................ 2
Before using
Features of Memory Card Camera 
Recorder ............................................ 14
Accessories .......................................... 17
Parts identification and handling ....... 18
Using the LCD monitor ........................ 24
Using the finder .................................... 24
Using the remote control..................... 25
Cards that you can use
with this unit.........................................

9
Contents
Editing
Editing scenes ...................................... 73
Deleting scenes ........................................ 73
Protecting scenes ..................................... 74
Editing still pictures ............................. 75
Deleting still pictures ................................ 75
Protecting still pictures ............................. 76
DPOF setting ............................................ 77
Card management
Formatting ............................................ 78...

10
Cautions for use
The unit and the SD card become warm during 
use. This is not a malfunction.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from 
electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
≥If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the 
pictures and sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use this unit near cell phones because 
doing so may result in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and sound.
≥Recorded data may be damaged,...