Panasonic AG-HMC80P manual

This product is eligible for the AVCCAM
This product is eligible for the AVCCAM
3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For	Operating Instructions
3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For		Vol.1
details, see page 5.		Vol.1
details, see page 5.

	Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AG-HMC80P

Volume 1

Note that Operation Instructions Vol.1 describes basic operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder.

For instructions on advanced operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol.2 (pdf file) contained in the supplied CD-ROM.

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

SS0710TU2090 -PS D	ENGLISH
Printed in Japan	VQT2Y43-1

Contents

Page Read this first Page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■About batteries that you can use with this unit (Correct as of August 2010) Note concerning illustrations in these instructions References Terminology Contents Operating precautions Liquid crystal displays Do not point the lens or viewfinder at the sun Precaution for use Connecting the IEEE1394 cable Precaution for use (continued) SD Memory Cards compatible with this product DV mode (SD speed class 6) SDHC Memory Cards Compatibility of recorded video About AVCHD About DV Outline Using this Camera Shooting and playing back with this camera Editing and saving with external devices Accessories Optional accessories Using tele conversion lenses, wide conversion lenses Description of parts Front side and rear side Right Side Description of parts (continued) Left side Remote control Preparation Recharging the battery Recharging Remaining battery capacity displays Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins) away from the battery Power sources Using the battery Installation Removal Using the AC adaptor Adjusting the grip belt Attaching the shoulder strap Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood Attaching the lens hood Attaching the lens hood cap Fitting the eye cup The remote control Insert the battery Remote control usable range Basic Operations Turn on/off the camera Tally lamp Using the cursor button Basic operations Menu screen operations Playback mode (PB mode only) Using the viewfinder Using the viewfinder Using as a LCD monitor Emphasizing outlines Using the viewfinder (continued) Adjusting the screen display Setting the calendar Setting the time zone Setting the clock Basic shooting operations Preparing for recording SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp Shooting in auto mode Basic shooting operations (continued) Checking photos taken (REC CHECK) Using the zoom function Digital zoom function Using the setup menus Using the menus Using the Function Menu Initializing the menu settings Setup menu structure CAMERA mode menu PHOTO mode menu DV IN mode menu Setup menu structure (continued) PB mode menu Thumbnail menu (DV mode only) Specifications Specifications (continued) [Audio IN/OUT] XLR input AUDIO output Internal microphone External microphone input HDMI (AVCHD mode only) Index Page Page Page Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union