Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HMC70P Operating Instructions

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Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod
≥The tripod mounting hole is 5.5 mm deep. Do 
not force the tripod screw beyond this 
depth.You can damage the camera-recorder if 
you use any screw other than 1/4-20UNC. 
(l23)
The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable 
lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity 
and temperature and the effect increases the 
more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, 
the full charge indication may not appear or the 
low battery indication may appear...

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≥The memory capacity indicated on the label of 
an SD card is the total of the capacity for 
copyright protection and management and the 
capacity which can be used on the unit, a 
computer etc.
≥During prolonged use, the unit’s surfaces and 
the SD card will heat up slightly. This is normal.
Always set the mode dial to OFF when 
inserting or removing an SD card.
While this unit accesses the SD card (while 
 or   is being displayed/the access 
lamp is lit), do not remove the SD card, 
operate the mode...

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When condensation forms on the unit, the lens 
will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. 
Make every effort to ensure that condensation 
does not form. If it does form, take the actions 
described below. 
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the ambient 
temperature or humidity is changed as 
follows.
≥When this unit is brought inside from the cold 
(e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
≥When this unit is moved from an 
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥When a cold room has been...

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Before using
Features of Memory Card Camera Recorder
This unit is an AVCHD format video camera for recording highly detailed high definition images on an 
SD card.
You can watch images in high-resolution HD video if you connect this unit and a high definition TV and 
then play back the images. (l79)
AHigh definition images (1440k1080)
Number of available scan lines 1080
BStandard images (720k480)
Number of available scan lines 480
High definition images
≥High definition images have more...

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If you connect this unit and a high definition TV with a HDMI cable (optional) and then play back the 
pictures, you can enjoy watching them in high definition.
AHigh definition TV
BHDMI cable (optional)
≥If you connect this unit to a TV that does not support high definition, the images will be standard 
quality.
ªWhen connecting to a TV that does not have a HDMI terminal
Connecting with the component video cable and the AV cable
Connecting with the video cable and the audio cable.
≥The...

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When the SD card is full or to prevent the data from being deleted, use the supplied software 
(HD Writer Ver2.5) to copy the data on the SD card to the hard disk of the computer.
AUSB cable (optional)
ªWhat you can do with HD Writer
[Copy to PC]
You can copy motion picture data and still picture data on an SD card to the hard disk of the computer.
[Write data to media]
You can copy motion picture data from the hard disk of the computer to an SD card or a DVD disc.
[Copy between media]...

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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit. 
≥Product numbers correct as of January 2008
≥Please refer to Page 80 for the ferrite core fitting method. Remote control
Button-type battery
CR2025Battery pack
VW-VBG260
AC adaptor
VW-AD20AC cable
DC cable CD-ROM k 2
≥Operating instructions
≥HD Writer 2.5E for HDC
Shoulder belt SD memory card (2GB)
Eye cup Lens hood cap
Ferrite core Operating instructions
Attaching the eye cup
To attach the eye cup, align the projections on 
the...

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Parts identification and handling
1) Recording lamp (front) (l104)
2) Lens hood (l23)
3) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
4) White balance sensor/remote control sensor (l26, 64)
5) HANDLE ZOOM Switch [HANDLE ZOOM] (l52)
6) Lock ring (l24)
7) Grip zoom button [W/T] (l52)
8) External microphone input connector (l58)
9) Photoshot button (l47)
10) Grip belt (l22)
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11) Lens hood screw (l23)
12) LCD monitor (l24)
13) MONITOR LEVEL Knob 
[MONITOR LEVEL] (l68)
14) Speaker (l68)
15) Reset button [RESET] (l115)
16) AUDIO LEVEL Knob[AUDIO LEVEL] 
(l60)
17) AUDIO SELECT Switch [AUDIO SELECT] 
(l60)
18) AUDIO IN Switch [AUDIO IN] (l58,59)
19) HDMI terminal [HDMI] (l80)
20) Card slot cover (l34)
21) Card slot (l34)
22) Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l34)
23) Mode select switch 
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (l38, 61)
24) PUSH AUTO Button [PUSH AUTO] (l62)
25) Power LCD...

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29) Viewfinder (l42)
30) Eye cup (l17)
31) Component Connectors (Y, P
B, PR/BNC) (l82)
32) Video Output Connector (BNC) (l84)
33) DC input terminal [DC IN 7.3V] (l32)
34) Battery Removal Button (l30)
35) Headphone Connector [PHONE] (Mini jack) (l68)
36) Battery Installation Slot (l30)
37) USB terminal [ ] (l86, 96)
38) Input Level Selection Switches (CH1/CH2) (l59)
39) Recording lamp (rear) (l104)
40) Audio Output Connectors (CH1/CH2) (l82,84,85)
41) Microphone Attenuation Switch (CH1)...