Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HMC70P Operating Instructions

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Charging time and recordable time
ªAbout batteries that you can use for this unit
The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit are VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 (product 
numbers correct as of January 2008). 
VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely 
used together.
≥Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with this 
unit, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries.
≥In order to safely use the unit, we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have 
been subject to our quality control process.
≥We cannot accept any liability whatsoever for damages to the unit or accidents caused by 
non-genuine Panasonic batteries (including those that have been certified by Panasonic).
≥Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among 
those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before 
purchasing.
ªCharging time
The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and the humidity is 
60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25oC (77oF), the charging time will become longer.
≥The charging time shown in the table are approximations.
≥“2 h 50 min” indicates 2 hours 50 minutes.
≥When you charge a battery that has not been used for long time, the charging time will become 
longer.
ªRecordable time
≥The times shown in the table below are for when the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and the humidity is 
60%. These times are approximations.
≥The recordable time shown in the table are approximations.
≥“1 h 50 min” indicates 1 hour 50 minutes.
≥The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. These times are approximations.
≥The recordable time will become shorter in the following case:
– The recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up by 
pressing the POWER LCD button.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a 
malfunction.
≥Be aware that the operating time of the battery will become shorter in low temperatures. We 
recommend charging a spare battery for use when recording.
Battery model numberVoltage/capacityCharging time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG2607.2 V/2640 mAh 2 h 50 min
VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.2 V/5800 mAh 5 h 50 min
Battery model numberVoltage/capacityMaximum continuously 
recordable time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG2607.2 V/2640 mAh 1 h 50 min
VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.2 V/5800 mAh 4 h 50 min
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ªAbout the remaining battery 
capacity indication
The remaining battery capacity is displayed in 
minutes when using the Panasonic battery that 
you can use for this unit. It may take time to 
display the remaining battery capacity.
≥The display changes as the battery capacity 
reduces. 
####.
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then 
 will become red. If the battery 
discharges, then ( ) will flash.
≥The remaining battery capacity may not be 
displayed correctly where the temperature is 
low or high or if the battery was not used for a 
long period of time.
To correctly display the remaining battery 
capacity, recharge the battery, discharge it and 
then charge it again. (Even if this operation is 
performed, it may not be possible to display the 
remaining battery capacity correctly if the 
battery was used for a long period of time 
where the temperature is low or high or if the 
battery was repeatedly charged.)
≥The times of remaining battery capacity 
indication will vary depending on the status of 
use. These times are approximations.
≥When turning the mode dial to switch modes, 
the time indication will turn off in order to 
recalculate the remaining battery capacity time.
≥When using batteries made by other 
companies, the remaining battery capacity will 
not be shown. 
Connecting to the AC outlet
≥Even if the battery is inserted in this unit, it 
will not charge.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor.
2Connect the DC cable to the AC 
adaptor.
3Connect the DC cable to the DC 
input terminal on the rear panel 
of the unit
≥Do not use the AC cable with any other 
equipment as it is designed only for this 
unit. Do not use the AC cable from other 
equipment with this unit.
≥Put the battery on the AC adaptor to charge it. 
(l29)
≥While the DC cable is connected to the AC 
adaptor, the battery will not charge.
30min
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Selecting a mode 
(Turning the unit on/off)
Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, 
playback, PC connection or power OFF.
≥Rotate the mode dial slowly.
While pressing the lock release 
button, set the mode dial to  ,   
or .
≥Rotate the mode dial while at the same time 
pressing in the lock release button A if 
changing from OFF to another mode.
≥Align with the status indicator B.
The status indicator lights and the power turns 
on.
≥When the unit is turned on for the first time, a 
message asking you to set the date and time 
will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and 
time. (l41)
Set the mode dial to OFF.
The status indicator goes off and the power turns 
off.
≥Do not forcefully rotate the mode dial.
≥To turn on the power again after turning it off, 
turn on the power after confirming that the 
operation indicator lamp is off.
How to turn on the power
PC
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How to turn off the power
Recording mode (l44, 47)
Use this to record motion pictures and 
still pictures on an SD card.
Playback mode (l66, 71)
Use this to play back motion pictures 
and still pictures recorded on an SD 
card.
PC Connection mode (l96)
Use this to import motion pictures and 
still pictures recorded on an SD card 
with a computer by using HD Writer 
Ver2.5 etc.
OFFThe power turns off.
PC
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Inserting/removing an SD 
card
Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF before 
inserting/removing an SD card.
1Set the mode dial to OFF.
≥Check that the status indicator has gone 
off.
2Open the card slot cover and 
insert (remove) an SD card into 
(from) the card slot
≥When inserting an SD card, face the label 
side A upwards and press it straight in as 
far as it goes.
≥When removing the SD card, press the 
center of the SD card and then pull it 
straight out.
3Securely close the card slot 
cover.
ªConcerning the SD card
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the 
SD card.
≥Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of 
this unit or the SD card may damage or erase 
the data stored on the SD card. Save important 
data recorded on this unit to a PC using the 
HD Writer Ver2.5 etc. (l99) (We recommend 
using HD Writer Ver2.5 to acquire data 
recorded on this unit.)
≥When using an SD card on which data has 
been written many times, the remaining time 
left for recording may be reduced. (l45)
ªCard access lamp
≥When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, 
recording, playback, erasing etc.), the access 
lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when 
the access lamp is lit, then the SD card or the 
recorded data may be damaged or this unit 
may malfunction.
– Opening the card slot cover and removing 
the SD card
– Operating the mode dial
– Removing the battery or disconnecting the 
AC adaptor If the SD card is inserted or removed while the 
power is on, this unit may malfunction or the 
data recorded on the SD card may be lost.
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How to use the cursor button
This unit has a cursor button A for selecting 
functions, performing operations etc. so it is easy 
to operate this unit with one hand.
BOperating the operation icons and menu 
screens that are displayed
The following describes operations on the menu 
screen and selection of files on the thumbnail 
view screen etc.
Press the up, down, right, or left 
button of the cursor button to select 
an item or a scene, and press the 
center of the cursor button to enter 
it.
ASelect an item by pressing the up, down, 
right, or left button of the cursor button 
BEnter the selection by pressing the center 
of the cursor button
≥Menu screen operations (l39)¬
Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the center of the cursor 
button, and icons will be 
displayed on the screen.
≥The indication disappears when the center 
of the cursor button is pressed again.
≥The indication changes each time the 
cursor button is moved down.
2Press the up, right or left button 
of the cursor button to select an 
icon.Basic operations
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Operations during recording
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¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Select the scene for playback 
using the cursor button and 
press the center of the button to 
make the selection.
≥The selected scene is played back on the 
full screen.
≥The operation icon is automatically 
displayed on the screen.
2Operate by pushing the up, 
down, right, or left button of the 
cursor button.
≥The operation icon appears or disappears 
each time the center of the cursor button is 
pressed.
Operations during playback
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Recording mode
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FOCUS.
≥About switching between AUTO and MANUAL (l38)
Playback mode ( In motion picture playback)
About the operation icons displayed in each mode
IconCursor 
buttonFunctionPage
—3Backlight compensation 54
2Fade 54
In manual mode 
[MANUAL]3White balance 63
2Iris or gain value 64
1Shutter speed 64
In manual focus 
mode [FOCUS] 21Manual focus adjustment 62
IconCursor 
buttonFunctionPage
1/;3Playback/pause 66
∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 66
62Rewind (during playback) 66
2;Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) 67
51Fast forward (during playback) 66
;1Forward slow/frame playback (during pause) 67







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Playback mode ( In still picture playback)
ªAbout auto mode
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO, and color balance (white balance) and focusing will 
be adjusted automatically.
– Automatic white balance (l118)
– Auto focus (l118)
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically 
adjusted for an optimum brightness. 
(The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250 in recording mode.)
≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If 
so, manually adjust these settings.
– Scene mode setting (l61)
– White balance setting (l63)
– Shutter speed setting (l64)
– Iris/gain value setting (l64)
– Manual focus setting (l62)
IconCursor 
buttonFunctionPage
1/;3Slide show start/pause 71
∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 71
E2Playback previous picture (during pause) 71
D1Playback next picture (during pause) 71
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
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Using the menu screen
Refer to “Menu list” (l102) for information about 
the menus.
1While stopped, press the MENU 
button.
≥The menu displayed differs depending on 
the position of the mode dial.
≥Do not switch the mode dial when the 
menu is displayed.
2Select the Top Menu A by 
pushing the up or down button of 
the cursor button
3Press the right button of the 
cursor button or press the center 
of the cursor button.
≥The submenu B is displayed.
4Select the Sub Menu by pressing 
the up or down button of the 
cursor button.
CCurrent settings on menus
5Press the right button of the 
cursor button or press the center 
of the cursor button.
6Select the desired item by 
pressing the up or down button 
of the cursor button.
7Press the center of the cursor 
button to make the selection.
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B
C
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To get back to the previous screen
Press the left button of the cursor button. 
To exit the menu screen
Press the MENU button.
≥The menu screen does not appear during 
recording or playing. You cannot start other 
operations while the menu screen appears.The menu screen transition is the same as when 
the buttons on the main unit are used.
1Press the MENU button.
2Select a menu item.
≥Use the direction buttons (3,4,2,1) and 
ENTER button in place of the cursor button 
on the main unit.
3Press the MENU button to exit 
the menu screen.
Operating with remote control
MENU
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
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