Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HMC70P Operating Instructions

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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 the shoulder belt and 
carrying the camera on your neck or shoulder.
1Thread the belt through the 
shoulder belt installation hole A. 
≥Thread the belt through the fastener after 
threading through the shoulder belt 
installation hole. At least 2 cm of the belt 
must extend from the fastener.
2Install the belt on the other 
shoulder belt installation hole.
Using grip belt




Correct
Incorrect
Shoulder belt installation hole
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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 the tripod is used. (l25)ªInstalling the lens hood
Tighten (loosen) the lens hood screw A to install 
(remove) the lens hood.
ªInstalling the lens hood piece
Rotate the lens hood piece counter-clockwise A 
to remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot 
B, and then rotate it clockwise C.
≥Install the ND filter or the MC protector of the 
Filter kit VW-LF43N (optional) on the front side 
of the lens hood piece. Do not install anything 
else (except for the lens cap). (For details, refer 
to the operation manual of the filter kit.)
≥Install the tele-conversion lens VW-T4314H 
(optional) or the wide-conversion lens 
VW-W4307H (optional) after removing the lens 
hood piece. (Do not install it on the front side of 
the lens hood piece.) (For details, refer to the 
operation manual of the tele-conversion lens/
wide-conversion lens.)
≥It is possible to install the ND filter and the 
tele-conversion lens one over the other. 
However, when the zoom is set to W, four 
corners on the screen may be darker 
(vignetting), thus it is not recommended.
Tripod receptacle


Lens Hood Piece
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
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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 rotated.
Using the finder
1
Adjust the angle.
2Loosen the lock ring.
3Adjust the horizontal position.
4Tighten the lock ring
≥Brightness of the finder can be adjusted. 
(l42)
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2 4 
3 2 4 
3 1
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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 manner as the corresponding 
buttons on the unit.
ªInstall a button-type battery
Install the supplied button-type battery in the 
remote control before using it.
1While pressing the stopper A, 
pull out the battery holder.
2Set the button-type battery with 
its (i) mark facing upward and 
then put the battery holder back 
in place.
Concerning the button-type battery
≥When the button-type battery runs down, 
replace it with a new battery (part number: 
CR2025). The battery should normally last 
about 1 year, however this depends on how 
frequently the unit is used.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of 
children.
ZOOM START/
STOP PHOTO
SHOT EXT
DISPLAY
DATE/
TIME
VOL
PLAY
STOP SKIP SKIP
MENU
ENTER
PA U S E
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADVSEARCH
1
2
3
4
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8
9
1
0
5
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the 
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. 
CR2025 only. Use of another battery may 
present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away 
from children. 
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in 
fire.
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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 sensor.
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75° 15°10°
15°
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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 those above are not supported. 
(The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.)
Card typeSD Memory CardSDHC Memory 
Card
Capacity8MB, 16MB32 MB, 64 MB, 
128 MB256 MB, 512 MB, 
1GB, 2GB4GB
8GB
16 GB
Motion picture 
recordingCannot be 
used.Cannot be 
guaranteed in 
operation.¢Refer to “About SD cards that you can use 
for motion picture recording”.
Still picture 
recordingCan be used.
This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC 
Memory Cards. You can use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them. 
However, you cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD 
Memory Cards. (When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, always read the operating 
instructions of that device.)
Card typePro High Speed
SD Memory CardSuper High Speed
SD Memory CardHigh Speed
SD Memory CardSDHC Memory 
Card
256 MB— RP-SDH256¢——
512 MBRP-SDK512¢
RP-SDV512RP-SDH512¢RP-SDR512 —
1GBRP-SDK01G¢
RP-SDV01GRP-SDH01G¢RP-SDQ01G¢
RP-SDR01G¢
RP-SDM01G—
2GBRP-SDK02G¢
RP-SDV02G—RP-SDQ02G¢
RP-SDR02G¢
RP-SDM02G—
4GB———RP-SDR04G¢
RP-SDM04G
RP-SDV04G
8GB———RP-SDM08G
RP-SDV08G
16 GB———RP-SDM16G
RP-SDV16G
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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 
capacity greater than 4 GB, then only SDHC 
memory cards can be used.
≥4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have 
the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory 
Card Specifications.
≥Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card 
is formatted on other products (such as a 
computer), the time spent for recording may 
become longer and you may not be able to use 
the SD card. (l78)
(If you formatted SD cards on personal 
computers, etc., then format them on this 
unit again.)
≥When the write-protect switch A on SD Card is 
locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be 
possible on the card.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children 
to prevent swallowing.
≥A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.ª (SD Speed Class 
Rating Class 2)
This indicates a Class 2 rating in the high speed 
standards (SD Speed Class) stipulated by the 
SD Card Association for high speed writing 
between SD compatible products and SD 
Memory cards.
If you use a Class 2 card compatible with the SD 
Speed Class in an SD compatible product, you 
can obtain stable recording by using an SD card 
conformed with Class 2 or more.
ªHandling precautions
≥Do not expose the terminals of the card to 
water, garbage or dust.
≥Do not place in the following areas:
– In direct sunlight.
– In very dusty or humid areas.
– Near a heater.
– Locations susceptible to significant 
difference in temperature (condensation can 
occur).
– Where static electricity or electromagnetic 
waves occur.
≥To protect cards, return them to their cases 
when you are not using them.
4
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 January 
2008). Other Panasonic batteries will not 
work. (l31)
1Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and the AC outlet.
≥Remove the DC cable beforehand.
2Put the battery on the battery 
mount by aligning the mark, and 
then securely plug it in.
≥The output plug of the AC cable is not 
completely connected to the AC adaptor 
jack. As shown in A, there is a gap.
ªCharging lamp
Lights up: Charging
Goes off: Charging completed
Flashing: Make sure that the terminals of the 
battery or the AC adaptor are not 
exposed to dirt, foreign objects or 
dust, then reconnect them properly.
Disconnect the AC cable from the AC 
outlet when you remove dirt, foreign 
objects or dust on the terminals of the 
battery or the AC adaptor.
If the charging lamp is still flashing, 
something may be wrong with the 
battery or AC adaptor. Contact your 
dealer.
≥Battery charging time (l31)
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries.
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
CAUTION:
This apparatus can be operated at a 
voltage in the range of 110 – 240 V AC.
Voltages other than 120 V are not 
intended for U.S.A. and Canada.
Operation at a voltage other than 120 V 
AC may require the use of a different AC 
plug. Please contact either a local or 
foreign Panasonic authorized service 
center for assistance in selecting an 
alternate AC plug.
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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 used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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