Panasonic AG-HMC40P Contents, Shooting, Before use, Preparation, Description of parts

Contents

Read this first!.................................................	2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........	4
Before use
Operating precautions....................................	9
Precaution for use.........................................	11
SD Memory Cards compatible with
this product..................................................	12
(SD speed class 4)........................	13
SDHC Memory Cards......................................	13
Compatibility of recorded video........................	14
About AVCHD...................................................	14
Accessories...................................................	15
Optional accessories....................................	16
Using tele conversion lenses,
wide conversion lenses................................	16
Description of parts
Description of parts......................................	17
Right side and rear side...................................	17
Left side...........................................................	18
Terminals and mounting parts..........................	19
Remote control.................................................	20
Preparation
Recharging the battery.................................	21
Recharging.......................................................	21
Power sources...............................................	23
Using the battery..............................................	23
Using the AC adapter.......................................	23
Adjusting the hand strap..............................	24
Attaching the shoulder strap.......................	24
Detaching and attaching the lens hood......	24
Attaching the handle.....................................	25
Fitting the eye cup........................................	25
The remote control........................................	26
Insert the battery..............................................	26
Remote control usable range...........................	26
Turn on/off the camera.................................	26
Quick Start mode..........................................	27
Tally lamp.......................................................	27
Touch panel...................................................	28
Using the touch panel......................................	28
Viewfinder......................................................	29
Using the viewfinder.........................................	29
Using the LCD..................................................	30
Emphasizing outlines.......................................	30
Adjusting the screen display............................	31
Adjusting the touch panel.................................	31
Setting the calendar......................................	32
Setting the time zone.......................................	32
Setting the clock...............................................	32

Shooting
Basic shooting operations...........................	33
Preparing for recording....................................	33
SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp.....................	33
Shooting in auto mode.....................................	34
Checking photos taken (REC CHECK)............	35
Formatting SD Memory Cards.........................	35
SD Memory Card recording times....................	36
Removing SD Memory Card............................	37
Protecting SD Memory Cards..........................	37
Repairing SD Memory Cards...........................	37
Using the zoom function..............................	38
Digital zoom function........................................	38
Shooting in progressive mode....................	39
Shooting in manual mode............................	40
Switching to manual mode ..............................	40
Manual focusing ..............................................	40
Using focus assist............................................	41
Setting the aperture and gain...........................	41
Adjusting the white balance and
black balance...............................................	42
Shooting techniques for different targets.. 44
Touch auto focus (CAMERA mode only)..........	44
Self-portrait shooting .......................................	44
Zebra pattern ..................................................	45
Marker..............................................................	45
Checking and displaying shooting status.........	45
PRE REC.........................................................	46
Optical Image Stabilizer...................................	46
Adding effects to images..................................	46
Using the USER buttons .................................	46
Backlight compensation...................................	47
Color bars........................................................	47
Wave form monitor function.............................	47
Adjusting the headphone volume
while shooting..............................................	47
Shot mark function...........................................	47
Interval recording.............................................	48
Time stamp function.........................................	49
LAST CLIP function..........................................	49
Adjusting the shutter speed.........................	50
Synchro scan...................................................	52
Adjusting the mic input level.......................	53
Using scene files...........................................	54
Loading scene files..........................................	54
Setting and saving scene files.........................	54
Initializing scene files.......................................	55
Clip metadata.................................................	56
Loading the metadata......................................	57
Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording
method.........................................................	57
Using the Counter.........................................	58
Counter display................................................	58
Charging the built-in battery/
Setting the time code............................	59
Recharging the built-in battery.........................	59
Setting the time code.......................................	59