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Perfect for a Host of ApplicationsEnhanced Interfaces for Professional Uses
Wide Range of Settings
Slow Shutter and Synchro Scan Functions
The slow shutter function uses image accumulation to allow shutter speeds
with frame rates reduced by half or more. The accumulation method
provides bright-color images with less noise than those captured using
conventional gain-up, so you get the higher sensitivity needed for nighttime
shooting without illumination. And the Synchro Scan function is ideal for
capturing images on monitors.
The AG-HMC40 lets you assign any three of the following 14 functions to the
three User buttons for instant access.
The AG-HMC40 is equipped with both component (Mini D4) video outputs
and AV output (AV multi terminals), allowing HD images to be down-converted
and output as SD images while they are being recorded or played. At the same
time, a 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio can be selected for side crop, letterbox, or
squeeze images. Audio output (AV multi terminals 2 channels) enables a wide
variety of applications, such as viewing on an external monitor or SD dubbing.
The AG-HMC40 is equipped with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface) output terminal for digital transferring of high-quality HD video and
audio signals.
*The AG-HMC40 cannot output HDMI, component and composite signals at the same time.
Also, a separately purchased cable may be required for connecting the AG-HMC40 to a professional monitor.
One-touch Operation of Key Functions
Three User Buttons
Side crop Letterbox Squeeze
SD Down-conversion Output
Recording or Playback Images
Monitor Connection
HDMI Output Terminal
PC Connection via
USB 2.0 (Type mini B)
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INH
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(PUSH) AF
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BACKLIGHT
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SPOTLIGHT
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BLACKFADE
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WHITEFADE
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ATW
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ATW LOCK
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HIGH GAIN
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D.ZOOM
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EVF DTL
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SHOT MARK
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LAST CLIP
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WFM
The standard USB terminal (Type mini B) allows the AG-HMC40 to connect to a
Windows PC/Mac in device mode. This lets a Windows PC/Mac installed with the
provided AVCCAM Viewer software to upload, copy, and write HD video files, as
well as transfer them to AVCHD-compatible editing software for HD production.
White balance: 2-value memory (channel A, channel B), 2-value preset
(3200k, 5600k) and Auto Tracking White (ATW).
Mode check: Displays a list of the camera settings on the viewfinder and monitor.
Zebra: Select any two levels from among 50% to 105%, in 5% steps.
Center marker: Provides an accurate numeric display of the brightness at
screen center.
Color bar: Provides a useful test pattern for setting up your monitor and
1 kHz, audio test tone.
TC/UB recording: Provides a built-in SMPTE time-code generator.
Camera remote:
Controls zoom, rec, focus and aperture. Allows use of any
camera remote controller that is compatible with the AG-DVX100/HVX200/HMC150.
Smooth zoom stop: Use the menu to select standard or smooth zoom
stopping.
Other Professional Features
*The maximum recording interval is 24 hours.
On-site Recording and Monitoring
Convenient Recording Functions
Professional Audio Quality
Detachable XLR adapter (option)
You can make automatic, intermittent reco rdings at set intervals fr om one
frame per second to one frame every two minutes. For example, use Interval
REC to record operations at a construc tion site, to shoot sunsets, or to
capture time-lapse recordings of gr owing plants.
•Interval REC
You can insert time and date
information into the video signa l. This
could be convenient, for example,
when observing animals ove r an
extended period, in certai n academic
uses, in surveillance, cour t reporting,
legal depositions or law enfor cement
applications.
•Time stamp
Focus assist button
Built-in stereo microphone
Iris/Focus select switch
White balance button
User buttons 1 and 2 SD memory card slot
REC Start/Stop
User button 3
Auto/Manual
switch
2.7-inch LCD
Color bars ON/OFF button
Counter (TC/UB)
button
Zebra/Center marker
button
OIS ON/OFF
button
DISP/MODE
check button
Counter reset
button
Zoom lever
AV In/Out
terminal
Component
terminal
Headphone jack
Camera remote
terminals
REC check/PHOTO
button
HDMI
Audio ch1
Audio ch2
VW-T4314HPPK
Tele Conversion
Lens (1.4x)
VW-W4307HPPK
Wide Conversion
Lens (0.7x)
USB 2.0
AC
Cable
(Supplied with the AG-HMC40)
DC Cable
(Supplied with
the AG-HMC40)
Tripod
Camera Remote
Optional Camera Remote
Accessories (Third Party)
Wireless Remote Control (Supplied with the AG-HMC40)
AC Adapter (Supplied with the AG-HMC40)
Panasonic’s Secure Battery
Video Monitor
(LCD/PDP etc.)
Component
Video
Composite
Video
SDHC/SD
Memory
Card
DC Light
ZOOM & S/S
Remote Control
Focus & Iris
Remote Control
Headphone
Detachable
Handle
(Standard)
AG-MYA30G
XLR Audio Input
Adapter
VW-VBG6PPK
Battery Pack
VW-VBG130PPK
Battery Pack
VW-VBG260PPK
Battery Pack
(Supplied
with the AG-HMC40)
AG-MC200G
XLR Microphone
Windows PC/Mac
(Installed AVCCAM Viewer Software)
Optional Optical Accessories
(Filter Diameter: 43mm)
Light Shoe
Supplied with the AG-HMC40
System Chart
AG-HMC40
HDMI output
terminal
Microphone
jack
XLR adapter terminal
USB 2.0
Quick start buttonPower ON/OFF
Iris dial
Auto/manual focus butt on
The AG-HMC40 comes equipped with a built-in stereo microphone and a 3.5mm
EXT, mic-in jack. Adding the optional AG-MYA30G XLR adapter provides
compatibility with professional-use XLR terminals for audio output from
microphones and Public Audio (PA) systems in studios and auditoriums. Line
recording and +48V Phantom powered microphone recordings are possible from
the XLR terminals. Featuring two XLR audio input terminals and level controls, the
adapter lets you independently switch ch 1 or ch 2 to microphone or line input,
with each having its own level adjustment. (Input 2 can be assigned to both ch 1
and ch 2.)

Interfaces

*Only for motion images.