System Chart - Panasonic AVCCAM AG-HMC40 User Manual

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Perfect for a Host of Applications
Enhanced Interfaces for Professional Uses
On-site Recording and Monitoring
Convenient Recording Functions
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Interval REC
You can make automatic, intermittent recordings at set intervals from one
frame per second to one frame every two minutes. For example, use Interval
REC to record operations at a construction site, to shoot sunsets, or to
capture time-lapse recordings of growing plants.
*The maximum recording interval is 24 hours.
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Time stamp
You can insert time and date
information into the video signal. This
could be convenient, for example,
when observing animals over an
extended period, in certain academic
uses, in surveillance, court reporting,
legal depositions or law enforcement
applications.
*Only for motion images.
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.
One-touch Operation of Key Functions
Three User Buttons
The AG-HMC40 lets you assign any three of the following 14 functions to the
three User buttons for instant access.
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INH (PUSH) AF BACKLIGHT SPOTLIGHT
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BLACKFADE WHITEFADE ATW ATW LOCK
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HIGH GAIN D.ZOOM EVF DTL SHOT MARK
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LAST CLIP WFM
Other Professional Features
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.
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Professional Audio Quality
Detachable XLR adapter (option)
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.)
SD Down-conversion Output
Recording or Playback Images
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.
Side crop Letterbox Squeeze
Monitor Connection
HDMI Output Terminal
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.
PC Connection via
USB 2.0 (Type mini B)
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.
Iris dial
Auto/manual focus button
Focus assist button
Built-in stereo microphone
Iris/Focus select switch
White balance button
User buttons 1 and 2
REC Start/Stop
Component
terminal
AV In/Out
terminal
Camera remote
terminals
Headphone jack
Power ON/OFF

System Chart

AG-MC200G AG-MYA30G
XLR Microphone XLR Audio Input
Adapter
Windows PC/Mac
(Installed AVCCAM Viewer Software)
VW-T4314HPPK VW-W4307HPPK
Tele Conversion Wide Conversion
Lens (1.4x) Lens (0.7x)
Optional Optical Accessories
(Filter Diameter: 43mm)
USB 2.0
Tripod
Supplied with the AG-HMC40
2.7-inch LCD
Color bars ON/OFF button
Zebra/Center marker
button
Auto/Manual
switch
Counter (TC/UB)
User button 3
button
SD memory card slot
REC check/PHOTO
button
Zoom lever
HDMI output
terminal
XLR adapter terminal
USB 2.0
Quick start button
Component
Headphone
Video
DC Light
Detachable
Composite
Handle
Light Shoe
Video
(Standard)
Audio ch1
Audio ch2
Video Monitor
HDMI
(LCD/PDP etc.)
AG-HMC40
VW-VBG6PPK VW-VBG130PPK
Battery Pack Battery Pack
Panasonic's Secure Battery
Camera Remote
AC Cable
ZOOM & S/S (Supplied with the AG-HMC40)
DC Cable
Remote Control
(Supplied with
SDHC/SD
Focus & Iris the AG-HMC40)
AC Adapter (Supplied with the AG-HMC40)
Memory
Remote Control
Card
Optional Camera Remote
Accessories (Third Party)
Wireless Remote Control (Supplied with the AG-HMC40)
OIS ON/OFF
button
DISP/MODE
check button
Counter reset
button
Microphone
jack
VW-VBG260PPK
Battery Pack (Supplied
with the AG-HMC40)
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