Panasonic AG-HMC40 User Guide

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Specifying the time code 
Set TC PRESET so you can record a value of 
your choice as the initial setting for the time code 
to be used at the start of recording.
1
 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)
2
 Touch the TC PRESET item in the setting 
menu RECORD SETUP screen.
Menu operation (Page 95)
Operations may also be performed 
using buttons on the remote control that 
correspond to those on the camera. For 
details, see “Description of parts (Remote 
control)”. (Page 0)
3
 Touch YES.
4
 Touch the item you want to set, and touch  
 or   to set the value.
You can reset the time code to zero by pressing 
RESET button.
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Recharging the built-in battery
The camera’s internal battery saves the date and 
time. 
When SET DATE AND TIME is displayed even 
when the date and time are set, it means that the 
charge of the internal battery is depleted. Do the 
following to recharge it.
Reset the date and time when fully recharged.
1
  Connect the AC adapter. (Page 23)
Leave the POWER switch at OFF.
2
  Leave the camera-recorder like this for 
about 4 hours.
The internal battery charges during this time.
Check the time code and menu operations 
after recharging.
If the date and time are not memorized after 
recharging, the internal battery requires changing. 
Please consult the place of purchase.
Setting the time code
In the setup menus, RECORD SETUP screen, set 
the following time code related items. (Page 10)
TC MODE
TCG
TC PRESET



Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code
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