Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HMC70P Operating Instructions

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VQT1Q93
Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.AG-HMC70P
F0308S0 -F
Printed in JapanENGLISH
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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 
equilateral triangle is intended to 
alert the user to the presence of 
important operation and 
maintenance (service) instructions 
in the literature accompanying the 
appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING:
≥TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT 
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
≥TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY 
FROM ALL LIQUIDS. USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED 
TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID 
CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, 
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION:
In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, 
built-in cabinet or any other confined space. To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard 
due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the 
ventilation.
CAUTION:
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones cause hearing loss.
CAUTION:
Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by its handle while the conversion lens or another 
accessory is attached.
Due to the added weight of the conversion lens, any strong jolt to the handle may damage 
the unit or result in personal injury.
indicates safety information. 
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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 temperatures over 60 °C (140 °F).
≥Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
≥Use specified charger.
For Battery of Remote Controller
≥Replace battery with part No. CR2025 only.
≥Do not recharge the battery.
≥Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.
≥Do not store in temperatures over 60 °C (140 °F).
CAUTION:
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
The AC receptacle (mains socket outlet) shall be installed near the equipment and shall be 
easily accessible. To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC mains, disconnect 
the mains plug from the AC receptacle.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time when in use.
Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if the high temperature parts of this unit are 
in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time.  
When using the equipment for long periods of time, make use of the tripod. 
CAUTION:
Do not lift the unit by its handle while the tripod is attached. When the tripod is attached, its 
weight will also affect the unit’s handle, possibly causing the handle to break and hurting 
the user. To carry the unit while the tripod is attached, take hold of the tripod.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numéique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
indicates safety information. 
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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
Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation.  This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction 
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee 
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
≥The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional 
offices helpful.
Warning : 
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions 
and the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or 
peripheral devices.  Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could Void 
the user’s authority to operate this device.
indicates safety information. 
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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 manufacturer’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 polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two 
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding 
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not 
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods 
of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has 
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled 
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does 
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
S3125A
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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 the internal parts of your camera.
≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN 
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly 
moved from a cold place to a warm place, 
moisture may form on the SD card and inside 
the unit.
≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE 
POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT 
IN USE.CARE
≥TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use 
strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning 
your camera body.
≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the 
surface of the lens with your hand. Use a 
commercial camera lens solution and lens 
paper when cleaning the lens. Improper 
cleaning can scratch the lens coating.
≥TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR 
CAMERA ... Before handling your camera, 
make sure your hands and face are free from 
any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, 
as it may damage the finish.
WARNING
CAUTION
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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 and SDHC Memory Card
For the purposes of these operating instructions, 
the following cards are referred to as “the SD 
card”.
SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
≥SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥miniSD Logo is a trademark.
≥“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are 
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial 
Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.
≥Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks 
of Dolby Laboratories.
≥HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface are the registered 
trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing 
LLC.
≥LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica 
Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a 
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
≥Microsoft
®, Windows® and DirectX® are either 
registered trademarks or trademarks of the 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
≥Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with 
permission from Microsoft Corporation.
≥IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of 
International Business Machines Corporation of 
the U.S.≥Intel
®, Pentium® and Celeron® are the 
registered trademarks or trademarks of the 
Intel Corporation in the United States and other 
countries.
≥Other names of systems and products 
mentioned in these instructions are usually the 
registered trademarks or trademarks of the 
manufacturers who developed the system or 
product concerned.
≥This product is licensed under the AVC patent 
portfolio license for the personal and non-
commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode 
video in compliance with the AVC Standard 
(“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video 
that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a 
personal and non-commercial activity and/or 
was obtained from a video provider licensed to 
provide AVC Video. No license is granted or 
shall be implied for any other use. Additional 
information may be obtained from MPEG LA, 
LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com
.
≥When any data are recorded on SD memory 
cards using this product and these cards are 
distributed to end users for commercial 
purposes, a separate license agreement with 
MPEG-LA is required. The end user used 
herein means a person or an organization 
handling the content for personal use.
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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...................................... 27
Setup
Charging the battery ............................ 29
Inserting/removing the battery ........... 30
Charging time and recordable time .... 31
Connecting to the AC outlet................ 32
Selecting a mode 
(Turning the unit on/off) ................... 33
Inserting/removing an SD card ........... 34
How to use the cursor button ............. 35
Using the menu screen........................ 39
Setting date and time ........................... 41
Adjusting LCD monitor/finder ............. 42
Recording
Recording motion pictures ................. 44
Recording modes/recordable time 
available for the motion picture ...... 46
Recording still pictures (JPEG) .......... 47
Picture Quality/Approximate Number
of Recordable Pictures on 
an SD Card ........................................ 51
Various recording functions ............... 52
Zoom in/out function ................................ 52
Recording yourself ................................... 53
Backlight compensation function ............. 54
Fade in/fade out function ......................... 54
Image stabilizer function .......................... 55
Guide line function ................................... 56
Zebra display ........................................... 56
Color bar .................................................. 57
Input Audio Selection ............................... 58
Use the external microphone or audio 
devices connected to the XLR terminal.
.. 59
Audio Recording Level ............................. 60
Manual recording functions ................ 61
Scene mode ............................................. 61
Manual focus adjustment ......................... 62
White balance .......................................... 63
Manual shutter speed
/aperture adjustment ............................ 64
Playback
Motion picture playback ...................... 66
Playing back motion pictures by date ...... 69
Repeat playback ...................................... 70
Resuming the previous playback ............. 70
Still picture (JPEG) playback .............. 71
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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
Formatting an SD card ............................. 78
With other products
With a TV ............................................... 79
Dubbing images onto a connected
DVD recorder or video device ......... 85
With a printer (PictBridge)................... 86
With a computer
Before using with a computer............. 88
What you can do with a computer ............ 88
Contents on provided CD-ROM
(“HD Writer 2.5E for HDC”)................... 89
End User License Agreement .................. 90
Operating environment ............................. 91
Installation ............................................ 94
Installing HD Writer Ver2.5 ....................... 94
Reading the operating instructions of
the software applications ...................... 95
Software application uninstallation ........... 95
Connection and recognition ............... 96
Connection and recognition procedures... 96
About the computer display ...................... 97
To disconnect USB cable safely............... 98
Verifying the unit is correctly recognized
by the computer ....................................98
Using HD Writer Ver2.5 ........................ 99
If using Macintosh.............................. 101
Others
Menus and Indications ...................... 102
Menu list................................................. 102
Menus related to [ADVANCED] 
and [SETUP] ...................................... 104
Indications .............................................. 105
Messages............................................... 107
Functions that cannot be used 
simultaneously.................................... 110
Troubleshooting ................................. 111
Explanation of terms.......................... 118
Specifications ..................................... 120
Index .................................................... 123
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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, or pictures 
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by 
microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, 
disturbing the pictures and sound.
≥If this unit is adversely affected by 
electromagnetic equipment and stops 
functioning properly, turn the unit off and 
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. 
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect the AC 
adaptor and turn the unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage lines.
≥If you record near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and 
sound may be adversely affected.
Make sure to use the supplied cords and 
cables. If you use optional accessories, use 
the cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the unit.
≥If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its 
body may be marred and the surface finish may 
peel off.
≥Do not leave rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the unit for a long time.
When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty 
place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine 
dust get into the body and terminals of the unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
≥Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care 
should be taken when inserting and removing a 
card.)
≥If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the 
water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe the 
unit again with a dry cloth.
When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it.≥A strong impact can break the unit’s casing, 
causing it to malfunction.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol 
for cleaning the unit.
≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out 
the AC cable from the AC outlet.
≥The camera body may be discolored and the 
surface finish may peel off.
≥Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to remove 
dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn 
stains, thoroughly wring a cloth that has been 
soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water 
and wipe the unit with it. Afterwards, wipe it 
with a dry cloth.
≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the 
instructions that came with the cloth.
Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes, etc.
≥If you use the unit for a long time, heat will build 
up inside it and this may cause a malfunction.
When you are not going to use the unit for an 
extended time
≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, 
it is recommended that you place a desiccant 
(silica gel) in with it.
Caution regarding laser beams
≥The CCD may be damaged if it is subjected to 
light from a laser beam.When using the 
camera-recorder in locations where laser 
irradiation equipment is used, be careful not to 
allow the laser beam to shine directly on the 
lens.
About this unit
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