User ManualTable of ContentsAG-HMC40_brochure11AG-HMC40_brochure222AG-HMC40_brochureback7Size: 2.1 MBPages: 7Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsRead this first!2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS4Before use9Operating precautions9Precaution for use11SD Memory Cards compatible with this product12SD speed class 413SDHC Memory Cards13Compatibility of recorded video14About AVCHD14Accessories15Optional accessories16Using tele conversion lenses, wide conversion lenses16Description of parts17Description of parts17Right side and rear side17Left side18Terminals and mounting parts19Remote control20Preparation21Recharging the battery21Recharging21Power sources23Using the battery23Using the AC adapter23Adjusting the hand strap24Attaching the shoulder strap24Detaching and attaching the lens hood24Attaching the handle25Fitting the eye cup25The remote control26Insert the battery26Remote control usable range26Turn on/off the camera26Quick Start mode27Tally lamp27Touch panel28Using the touch panel28Viewfinder29Using the viewfinder29Using the LCD30Emphasizing outlines30Adjusting the screen display31Adjusting the touch panel31Setting the calendar32Setting the time zone32Setting the clock32Shooting33Basic shooting operations33Preparing for recording33SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp33Shooting in auto mode34Checking photos taken (REC CHECK)35Formatting SD Memory Cards35SD Memory Card recording times36Removing SD Memory Card37Protecting SD Memory Cards37Repairing SD Memory Cards37Using the zoom function38Digital zoom function38Shooting in progressive mode39Shooting in manual mode40Switching to manual mode40Manual focusing40Using focus assist41Setting the aperture and gain41Adjusting the white balance and black balance42Shooting techniques for different targets44Touch auto focus (CAMERA mode only)44Self-portrait shooting44Zebra pattern45Marker45Checking and displaying shooting status45PRE REC46Optical Image Stabilizer46Adding effects to images46Using the USER buttons46Backlight compensation47Color bars47Wave form monitor function47Adjusting the headphone volume while shooting47Shot mark function47Interval recording48Time stamp function49LAST CLIP function49Adjusting the shutter speed50Synchro scan52Adjusting the mic input level53Using scene files54Loading scene files54Setting and saving scene files54Initializing scene files55Clip metadata56Loading the metadata57Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method57Using the Counter58Counter display58Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code59Recharging the built-in battery59Setting the time code59Specifying the time code59Setting user information60Shooting photos61Setting the aspect ratio / recording pixels62Setting the picture quality62Maximum number of photos63Playback65Thumbnail screen65During clip playback65During photo playback66Thumbnail operations67Selecting the thumbnail display method67Format card and card information68Confirming clip information69Adding a SHOT MARK to a clip69Playing back clips70Clip playback settings73Set playback format73Repeat playback73Resume playback (RESUME PLAY)73Playing back photos74Playback by date75Useful playback functions76Adjust volume (remote control)76Viewing images on a television76Checking the date and time76Deleting clips/photos (videos and photos)77Deleting multiple clips or photos simultaneously77Selecting clips or photos to delete77Setting protection (videos and photos)78Protecting clips78Protecting photos78DPOF settings (photos)79Printing photos on a printer (PictBridge)80Editing82Connecting external units82Headphones82External microphone (Stereo mini jack compatible)82External microphone (XLR Microphone Adapter (optional) compatible)82Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer)83Video deck (Dubbing)83TV/Monitor84Nonlinear editing85Displays86Screen displays86Regular displays86Main warning displays91Setting the DISPLAY items93Menu95Using the setup menus95Using the menus95Using Quick Menu and Function Navi96Initializing the menu settings97Setup menu structure98CAMERA mode menu98PHOTO mode menu98PB mode menu99Setup menu list100SCENE FILE screen100CAMERA SETUP screen101RECORD SETUP screen102PICTURE screen104PLAY SETUP screen105OPERATION screen105PICT. SETUP screen105SW&DISP SETUP screen106OTHER FUNCTIONS screen109Reference112Before calling for service112Updating the firmware116Cleaning116Storage Precautions117Recording format118How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card119Specifications120Size: 18.4 MBPages: 122Language: EnglishOpen manual