Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HMC70P Operating Instructions

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With other products
ªAbout the settings when 
connecting with HDMI
When this unit is connected to another device 
with a HDMI cable, the output setting on this unit 
can be changed.
HDMI output resolution
You can switch the method to output the images.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[SETUP] 
# [HDMI RESOLUTION] # 
desired item and press the center of 
the cursor button.
[AUTO]:The output resolution is automatically set 
based on the information from the 
connected TV.
[1080i]: The interlace method with 1080 available 
scan lines is used for output.
[480p]: The progressive method with 480 
available scan lines is used for output.
≥If the images are not output on the TV when the 
setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] 
or [480p] which enables the images to be 
displayed on your TV. (Please read the 
operating instructions for the TV.)
≥Be sure to connect to an HDMI input terminal. 
Do not connect to an HDMI output terminal on 
other products.
≥Use an HDMI cable of a thickness of no more 
than 9mm.
Information from the 
connected TVOutput resolution
720p, 1080i 1080i
Others 480p
1080i
This is an interlace scan method which scans 
1080 scan lines to display a high definition 
image. The 1080 available scan lines are 
divided in half and scanned on the screen 
alternatively every 1/60
th of a second. The 
number of available scan lines is more than 
double the 480 scan lines used to display 
standard images until now so the images have 
clearer detail and a lot of presence.
480p
This is a progressive scan method which 
scans all 480 available scan lines on the 
screen at the same time every 1/60
th of a 
second. This method reduces the flickering as 
the scan lines are not scanned on the screen 
alternatively like in the interlace method.
480i
This is an interlace scan method in which the 
480 available scan lines are divided in half 
and scanned on the screen alternatively every 
1/60
th of a second.
Interlace method/progressive method
Video signals until now (NTSC) are referred to 
as 480i (i is short for interlace) whereas a 
high-density video signal that doubles the 
number of scan lines is called 480p (p is short 
for progressive).
The component terminal and the HDMI 
terminal on this unit are also compatible with 
high definition image output 1080i. It is 
necessary to have a compatible TV to enjoy 
progressive and high definition images.
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1Connect the unit and TV with a component video cable (optional) and an 
audio cable (optional).
AComponent video cable (optional)
BAudio cable (optional)
≥Connect to terminals of the same color.
≥Since the component terminal outputs only pictures, an audio cable must be connected at the 
same time. (Connect the cable to the audio input terminal of the component terminal input. For 
details, refer to the operation manual for the TV.)
≥The component terminal of the unit is the BNC type. To connect a pin-type cable, use a pin-BNC 
converter plug (optional).
2Set the mode dial to   to turn on the power.
3Select the input channel on the TV.
Example: Select the [Component] channel etc.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
4Start playback on this unit.
The image and audio are output on the TV.
ªAbout the setting when connecting the component terminals
When this unit is connected to a TV with the component cable, the output setting on this unit can be 
changed. Set it to match the terminal on the TV that you connect to.
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # 
desired item and press the center of the cursor button.
[480i]: When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i.
(Playback is in standard quality.)
[1080i]: When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 1080i.
(Playback is in high definition quality.)
2Connecting with a component video cable (optional) and an audio cable 
(optional)
Y PB PR Y 
P
B 
PR 


AUDIO IN 
COMPONENT 
VIDEO IN 
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With other products
ªIf the image or audio from this 
unit is not output on the TV
≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they 
go.
≥Check the connected terminal.
≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). 
(For more information, please read the 
operating instructions for the TV.) 
≥If the images are not displayed correctly on a 
wide-screen TV, adjust the aspect setting on 
the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of 
the TV for details.) If the pictures are displayed 
squeezed horizontally on a regular TV (4:3), 
change the setting on this unit. (l79)
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1Connect the unit and TV with a video cable (optional) and an audio cable 
(optional).
AVideo cable (optional)
BAudio cable (optional)
2Set the mode dial to   to turn on the power.
3Change the input channel on the TV.
Example: Select the [Video 2] channel etc.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected terminal.)
4Start playback on this unit.
The image and audio are output on the TV.
ªIf the image or audio from this unit is not output on the TV
≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥Check the connected terminal.
≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating 
instructions for the TV.) 
≥When a HDMI cable is connected at the same time, priority is given to the output from the HDMI 
cable.
≥When the component cable is connected at the same time, priority is given to the component cable for 
image output.
≥If the images are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. 
(Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) If the pictures are displayed squeezed 
horizontally on a regular TV (4:3), change the setting on this unit. (l79)
3 Connecting with a video cable (optional) and an audio cable (optional)
VIDEO 
OUT 

VIDEO IN 
AUDIO IN 
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Dubbing images onto a connected DVD recorder or video 
device
This is for dubbing images recorded on this unit onto a DVD recorder, video device etc.
≥Images are dubbed in standard quality.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
1Connect this unit and a video device.
AVideo cable (optional)
BAudio cable (optional)
CBNC-Pin conversion plug (option)
≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
2Set the mode dial to   to turn on the power.
3Change the input channel on the video device and TV.
≥The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.
4Start playback on this unit. Then start recording on the connected device.
≥See the operating instructions of the video device for details.
To stop dubbing
1) Stop recording on the connected device.
2) Then stop playback on this unit.
≥If the date and time display and function indication are unnecessary, cancel them before dubbing. 
(l41, 79)
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read the 
operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.
VIDEO 
OUT 
 
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
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With other products
With a printer (PictBridge)
To print pictures by directly connecting this unit 
to the printer, use a printer compatible with 
PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for 
the printer.) 
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying 
about the battery running down.
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Insert an SD card with recorded 
images in this unit and then set the 
mode dial to   to turn on the power.
1Connect this unit and a printer.
AUSB cable (optional)
≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
The [PictBridge] indication appears on this unit’s 
screen.
≥If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or 
continues to flash, disconnect and then 
reconnect the USB cable or check the printer, 
SD card and settings on this unit.
2Select a file to be printed, then 
press the center of the cursor 
button.
The number of pictures set is displayed.
3Move the cursor button up or 
down to select the desired 
number of prints, then press the 
center of the cursor button.
≥You can set up to 9 prints.
≥To cancel the setting, set the number of 
prints to [0].
≥Up to 8 files displayed can be set in 
succession by repeating steps 2 and 3.
4Press the MENU button to 
display the PictBridge menus.
5Select the date print setting on 
[DATE PRINT].
≥If the printer is not capable of date printing, 
this setting is unavailable.
6Select the paper size setting on 
[PAPER SIZE].
[STANDARD]:Size specific to the printer
[4k5 INCH]:L size
[5k7 INCH]:2L size
[4k6 INCH]:Postcard size
[A4]:A4 size
≥You cannot set paper sizes not supported on 
the printer.
USB 
2.0 
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With other products
7Select the layout setting on 
[PAGE LAYOUT].
[STANDARD]:Layout specific to the printer
[]: No frame print
[]:Frame print
≥You cannot set page layouts not supported on 
the printer.
8Select [PRINT] # [YES] and press 
the center of the cursor button to 
print the pictures.
≥Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable 
(optional) after the pictures have been printed.
When you stop printing halfway
Move the cursor button down.
A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is 
selected, the number of prints set is canceled 
and the screen returns to step 2. If [NO] is 
selected, all the settings are kept and the screen 
returns to step 3.
≥Avoid the following operations during printing. 
These operations disable proper printing. 
– Disconnecting the USB cable
– Removing the SD card
– Switching the mode dial
– Turning off the power
≥Check the settings for the paper size, print 
quality etc. on the printer.
≥The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit 
with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing. 
When using a printer with a trimming or 
borderless printing function, cancel this 
function before printing. (Refer to the operating 
instructions of the printer for details.)
≥You may not be able to print still pictures 
recorded with other products.
≥When the unit is connected directly to the 
printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used.
≥Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not 
use a USB hub.
≥Use a USB cable with a USB logo mark, whose 
length is 1 m or less.
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With a computer
Before using with a computer
*Compatible media are SD card and discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL).
≥We cannot guarantee operation of this unit if you use software other than that supplied to read/write 
motion picture data to this unit.
What you can do with a computer
Data typeCan doSoftware used
Motion picture[Copy to PC]
HD Writer Ver2.5 [Write data to media]*
[Copy between media]*
[Play back on a PC]
[Easy editing]
[Convert into the MPEG-2 format]
[Create a DVD video]
Still picturePlaying back on a computerStandard Windows picture viewer or a 
commercially available picture viewer
Copying files to a computer Windows Explorer
Refer to P101 if using a Macintosh.
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The following software applications are contained on the provided CD-ROM (“HD Writer 2.5E for HDC”).
ªHD Writer Ver2.5
You can acquire data of motion pictures and still pictures on an SD card to the hard disk of the 
computer, easily edit (split, merge, delete) the motion pictures, then write the data to an SD card or 
disc.
[Copy to PC]:
If there is no more available memory on the SD card, copy the data to the hard disk of the computer. 
You can then easily edit it (split or delete scenes etc.).
[Write data to media]:
You can copy motion picture data and still picture data from the hard disk of the computer to an SD 
card. You can also copy motion picture data to a disc.
[Copy between media]:
You can copy motion picture data from an SD card to a disc or from a disc to an SD card.
[Easy editing]:
You can easily edit (split, merge, delete etc.) motion picture data that was copied to the hard disk of the 
computer.
[Start Playback]:
Play back high definition images on an SD card.
[Format disc]:
Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary. Discs are formatted using the UDF 
2.5 file system that supports the AVCHD.
ªDirectX
If using Windows 2000, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c must be installed in order to operate HD Writer Ver2.5.
Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. Click [Yes] to 
install it.
Contents on provided CD-ROM (“HD Writer 2.5E for HDC”)
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With a computer
Before opening the CD-ROM (“HD Writer 2.5E for 
HDC”) package, please read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the 
Software defined in this End User Software 
Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you 
agree to the terms and conditions of this 
Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the 
terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly 
return the Software to Matsushita Electric 
Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors 
or dealers from which you made the purchase. 
Article 1 License
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including the information recorded or described 
on the 
CD-ROM (“HD Writer 2.5E for HDC”), 
instruction manuals, and any other media 
provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), 
but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, 
trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are 
not transferred to Licensee.
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Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or 
allow any third party, whether free of charge or 
not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except 
as expressly provided for in this Agreement.
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Licensee may make a single copy of the 
Software in whole or in part solely for back-up 
purposes.
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Licensee may only use the Software on a single 
computer at a single location.
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or 
Disassembly
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