Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HMC70P Operating Instructions

Before using
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44) Internal microphones (l58)
45) Accessory shoe
≥You can fit a microphone (optional), etc.
46) Handle Recording Start/Stop Button (l44)
47) Handle Zoom Button [W/T] (l52)
48) Visibility Adjustment Lever (l43)
49) Status indicator (l33)
50) Recording Start/Stop Button (l44)
51) Mode dial (l33)
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Before using
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your 
hand, and hold it properly.
1Open the belt cover and loosen 
the belt.
2Work your hand through the grip 
belt and fasten the belt.
≥Slip your hand through the belt as far as it 
goes so that your fingers will grip the 
rubber area firmly.
≥Tighten up the belt so that your hand 
remains firmly in place.
≥When loosening the belt, please take care so 
that the belt does not come away from the grip 
belt stopper A.This is for installing...

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Before using
The tripod receptacle is a hole used to mount a 
tripod for the unit. (For details on mounting the 
tripod, refer to the operating instructions for the 
tripod.)
≥Responsible for the ISO 1222 (1/4 inch)
≥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.
ACamera base
BScrew for mounting the unit
CTripod pin
≥You can perform operations easily using the 
remote control when...

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Before using
Using the LCD monitor
You can record the image while viewing it on the 
LCD monitor.
1Place your finger on LCD monitor 
open latch and pull the LCD 
monitor out in the direction of the 
arrow.
≥It can open up to 90o.
2Adjust the angle of the LCD 
monitor as desired.
≥It can be rotated 180° towards the lens A 
and 90° towards the opposite direction B.
≥The brightness of the LCD monitor can be 
adjusted. (l42)
≥The unit may be damaged or fail if the LCD 
monitor is forcibly opened or...

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Before using
Using the remote control
1) Photoshot button [ ]*
2) On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] 
(l79)
3) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l41)
4) Playback operation buttons (l66, 67, 68)
5) Delete button [ ]*
6) Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l40)
7) Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP]*
8) Zoom buttons [ZOOM]*
≥Volume cannot be adjusted. 
Use the MONITOR LEVEL knob on the 
main unit.
9) Menu button [MENU]* (l40)
10) Enter button [ENTER] (l40)
* means that these buttons function in the 
same...

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Before using
ªRemote control usable range
The distance between the remote control and the 
unit’s remote control sensor A: Within approx. 
5m
Angle: Approximately 10° upward, 
approximately 15° downward, 
approximately 15° leftward, 
or approximately 75° rightward
≥The remote control is intended for indoor 
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the 
unit may not operate properly even within the 
usable ranges.
≥Please take care so that the grip belt does not 
hide the remote controller receiver...

Before using
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Cards that you can use with this unit
¢The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use. 
(l45)
ªAbout SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording
We recommend using SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of 
the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording.
≥Product numbers correct as of January 2008
¢No longer made.
≥SD or SDHC cards other than...

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Before using
≥Check the support site below for the most 
recent information on SD / SDHC memory 
cards usable in this unit. 
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
≥For the purposes of these operating 
instructions, SD Memory Card and SDHC 
Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.
≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted 
in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on 
SD Memory Card Specifications and SDHC 
Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system.
≥If you wish to use memory cards with a...

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Setup
Setup
Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not 
charged. Charge the battery before using this 
unit.
≥Connect the battery to an AC adaptor to 
recharge it.
The battery cannot be recharged by simply 
inserting it into the unit. 
≥If the DC cable is connected to the AC 
adaptor, then the battery will not charge. 
Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.
≥The Panasonic battery that can be used 
with this unit are VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 
(product numbers correct as of...

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Setup
Inserting/removing the battery
Mount the battery from the top, and 
insert it until the audible click.Press the battery removal button.
≥The lock can be released and the battery 
removed.
≥Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check 
that the status indicator is off before removing 
the battery.
Inserting the battery
Removing the battery
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the 
manufacturer. Dispose of...