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Small, Light, Easy to Use –– And Exceptional Image Quality
Full-HD Images plus the Versatility and
Mobility to Cover All Kinds of Events
Newsgathering for TV
Traffic S tudie s and
Monitoring and
Recording at
Construction Sites
The Inter val REC
1
automatically
function*
records fr ames at preset
intervals.
*1 The maximum recording interval is 24 hours. *2 In HE (extended time) mode using a 32GB SDHC Memory Card.
Crime Surveillance
Records in H D quality
for up to 12 hours*
features a Ti me stamp
function.
2
and
and News paper We bsites
In addition to r ecording full-HD
motion imag es, the AG-HMC40
shoots still i mages at the
equivale nt of 10.6-megapixel
resolution (approx.).
Record ing at Hal ls and
Other Venues
Add the option al XLR
adapter for
professional-quality
audio recording.
Newly developed 1/4.1-inch 3.05-megapixel, progressive 3MOS sensors.
Also records still images with 10.6-megapixel resolution (approx.)
12x Leica Dicomar zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)
Professional-quality PH mode and reliable SD memory card recording
Wide-ranging functions include a detachable XLR adapter (option),
waveform monitor, and camera remote
Smooth, easy operation with a manual focus ring and touch panel
Outstanding mobility with a small body that weights just 2.16 lbs
SD Memory Card Recorder: Lower Operating Costs, Better for the Environment
SD Reduce s Total Cost of Own ership
(1) Faster, easier edit ing because digit ization is not neces sary
(2) Lower media costs because memory cards are reusable
(3) Lower ma intenance costs be cause there is no movin g
mechanism
By reducin g editing, media and ma intenance costs,
AVCCAM can help improve yo ur bottom line. Users can
also take advant age of a special 3-year fr ee-repair
service p rogram that Panasonic of fers for AVCCAM
equipment.
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The SD Memory Card Helps Preserve the Environment
with Its Reusability and Low Power Consumption
The SDHC /SD Memory Car d media for the AVCCAM camco rder is
totally fre e from abrasion and d ropout. There is no d rive mechanism
required , as there is for tape and d isc-based
recorde rs, so power consum ption is low and
size and weig ht are reduced. Mal functions are les s likely to
occur, and th ere is no need to replac e heads or transpor t
compone nts. This translat es into lower costs and e asier
maintenan ce, greater energy sav ings, and less waste w hen
the unit is eve ntually dispose d of. All of these features h elp to
conserve the environment.
Wedding s and
eddin
and
Events
In addition to manual
n to man
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the AG-HMC4
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low light ca pabilities,
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Reuse
Recording Initialization
SD Memory Card
Student Video Production
Students of a ny age will
tudents of any age will
apprecia te its compact
reciate its co m
and lightw eight body.
nd lightweight body.
There's no need f or video
turing (digitizing), so
capturing (digitizing), so
editing is qu ick and easy.
editing i
The record ed images can
e recorded images can
be viewed on a m onitor or
e viewed on a monitor or
com
computer.
Style 1
With handle detached,
this super-compact camera
fits eas ily into a bag or
pack for h ighest mobili ty.
t
r v
uick and ea s
You can use AG-HMC40
three different ways
5.31
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inches
11.9 7 inch es
(5.35 inches wide)
s
Styl
Style 3
With th e optional XLR ad apter mounte d on the handle,
With th
the AG-H MC40 has outs tandi ng audio specs , plus the
he A
ability to add two external phantom microphones or line
inputs with level controls.
Style 2
le
With ha ndle in place, t he AG-HMC40 is ea sy to carry and
With han
easy to us e, even when shoot ing at diffic ult angl es.
easy to u
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Superb Full-HD Image Quality
A Small Camcorder That's Packed with Image-enhancing Technologies
3MOS System with Full-HD Sampling and Pro Tuning
Sharp, Crisp Rendering of Every Subject
New Leica Dicomar Lens
Featuring 13 elements in 10 groups, the newly developed Leica Dicomar
lens is ideal for full-HD recording. The new lens system uses low-dispersion
glass and aspherical lenses to reduce color aberration and boost resolution.
Use of a special multi-coating process dramatically reduces flare and ghosts.
The result: sharp, crisp, beautifully rendered pictures with vivid colors,
delicate nuances, and exceptional shading. This advanced lens also lets you
capture 40.8mm wide-angle shots (35mm lens equivalent)
such a compact unit.
HD Lens Unit (13 Elements in 10 Groups)
Low-dispersion Glass
Reduces color aberration to
produce clear images.
Highly Refractive Lens
Makes it possible to fit a 12x optical zoom
in a compact unit.
Aspherical Lenses
Enhances resolution and contrast.
-
unusual for
Multi-coated Lens
Surfaces
Reduces flare and ghosts.
Up to 120x Zoom Power
12x Optical Zoom and 10x Digital Zoom
Even at the 490mm zoom setting (35mm lens equivalent), this advanced
12x optical zoom lens is free of image degradation. And the AG-HMC40 is
also equipped with a digital zoom that instantly magnifies the image by any of
three fixed values. 2x, 5x or 10x. Use it together with the 12x optical zoom
lens, and you get super magnification equivalent to a 120x zoom, without the
drop in light intensity that happens when using a lens extender.
*The image quality decreases as the digital zoom magnification increases.
Image with Wide-angle
Image with 12x optical zoom
Image with 12x optical zoom x
10x digital zoom (120x)
Take Clear Shots While Walking or Zooming
Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)
Because the hand-shake correction is done by actually driving the lens,
there's none of
You can capture
hand-shake is typically a big problem
indoors in dim lighting, or shooting outdoors at night.
*Hand-shake from strong vibrations may remain. Also, visible differences may be slight under some conditions.
Image with OIS OFF Image with OIS ON
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the image degradation that occurs with electronic stabilization.
beautiful, high-quality shots even in situations where
-
such as when zooming, shooting
Highly Nuanced Image Expression
3.05-megapixel Progressive 3MOS Sensors
The progressive 3MOS image sensors record full-HD images with an
effective motion-picture resolution of 2.51-megapixel (approx.). This produces
full-raster HD images with high resolution and superb image quality. Because
each of the three separate image sensors receives one of the three primary
colors of light (red, green and blue), they render more precise images and
more faithful colors than the single light-receiving 1MOS sensor.
What's the 3MOS System?
(metal-oxide semiconductor)
3
MOS
image sensors process the three primary
colors of light (red, green and blue).
1MOS
Light Light
RGB filter
Image sensor
Light of any color other than
the filter color is absorbed.
3MOS
Prism
Image
The 3MOS system offers three times
the light utilization of a 1MOS system.
sensor
Suppresses Blocked Shadows and Blown Highlights
Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)
A gamma curve and knee slope are estimated to match the contrast of each
pixel, and applied in real time. When dark, bright, and intermediate shades
are all contained in the same scene, this produces excellent gradation for
each shade and minimizes blocked shadows and blown highlights.
The images that result are enhanced by a visually wider dynamic range.
High-quality Digital Stills
Still Shots with 10.6-megapixel Resolution
Image with still shots
The new 3MOS sensors also combine
with Panasonic's proprietary Quad-Density
Pixel Distribution technology to achieve a
resolution that is equivalent to 4 times the
normal level. The AG-HMC40 captures still
images with approx. 10.6-megapixel
resolution (in still image mode, 3:2 aspect
ratio), which approaches the level of a
high-performance digital still camera.
For example, you can use it to shoot both
motion and still images for a website.
*The AG-HMC40 is not equipped with a flash function.
The digital zoom cannot be used.
(approx.)
Highly Detailed Image Composition
Advanced Pro Tuning Functions
Matrix settings
•
Lets you choose ba sic color hue s
that convey the desired ove rall
image mood.
Matrix settings
NORM1
NORM2 For colors more vivid than NORM1.
FLUO For colors suited to shooting indoors under fluorescent lights.
CINE-LIKE To reproduce colors similar to those in movies.
Knee point settings
•
Controls the highl ights within the fra me. (AUTO/LOW/ MID/HIGH )
Adjusta ble H deta il level, V det ail level,
•
detail coring an d skin det ail
Corrects edg es and removes i mage noise.
Adjustable chroma level, chroma phase,
•
color temp and mast er pedes tal
Sets the basic level s for brightnes s and other signa ls.
Two scene files
•
The AG-HMC40 ca n save two sets of cam era settings a s scene file s for
instant recall later in similar shooting conditions.
For colors suited to shooting outdoors or under halogen lights.
Cine-like Gamma Curves
7-mode Gamma for Richer Gradation
Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam HD camcorders for
digital cinema, Panasonic has equipped the AG-HMC40 with advanced
gamma functions that address seven different shooting scenarios and
enhance your creative abilities. This includes the cine-like gamma, which
produces the characteristic warm tone of film recordings.
Images with the Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) Effect
Image with DRS OFF Image with DRS ON
Image with VIDEO GAMMA Image with CINE-LIKE GAMMA
AG-HMC40 Gamma Modes
HD NORM Suitable for HD recording
LOW Works to flatten out a high contrast scene
SD NORM Normal setting for SD (This was available in the DVX100 series.)
HIGH Provides more contrast and color gradation
B.PRESS Provides more contrast and blacks in low contrast scenes
Blown highlights
are suppressed.
Blocked shadows
are suppressed.
CINE-LIKE-D The Cine-like mode shifted to prioritize dynamic range
CINE-LIKE-V The Cine-like mode shifted to prioritize contrast
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A h
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the monitor. This lets you adjust the standar
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whi
le checking the Waveform Monitor (WFM),
m
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Advanced HD Recording Technology Professional Function
AVCHD Format Recording: Superior Quality, Efficiency and Reliability
And Exclusive PH Mode for the Highest Bit Rate
High-end AVCHD Image Quality
High Bit Rate of the Pro-use PH Mode
The AG-HMC40 features the image-enhancing PH mode that Panasonic
developed exclusively for AVCCAM camcorders. It delivers a maximum
AVCHD bit rate of 24 Mbps (average: 21 Mbps). Designed for professional
image production, this mode lets you record 1080/30p, 1080/24p and 720
progressive images in addition to 1080/60i from the AG-HMC40's 1920 x
1080 full-raster HD images.
Image with HDV Image with AVCHD (PH mode)
Ease, Efficiency, Reliability
Large-capacity SDHC Memory Card
Unlike with videotape, there's no need for cueing with the SDHC memory card
because recording automatically begins in a blank section of memory. Nor do
you have to worry about accidentally recording over important footage. You can
delete unwanted clips instantly right on the spot to preserve memory capacity.
Editing after shooting is smooth and easy, with no need for digitizing. The tiny
SDHC Memory Card is durable, too. Its operating range is from -13ºF to +185ºF
(-25ºC to +85ºC), so you can stop worrying about harsh temperatures or
condensation and just concentrate on your shooting. And of course, you never
have to worry about problems with dropouts or clogged heads.
•Using the high compression efficiency of the AVCHD format, up to 720
1
minutes*
of HD data can be recorded onto a single SDHC Memory Card.
•Combined with a maximum data transfer speed of 22 MB/s,*
data transfers to computers easy and effortless.
•SDHC Memory Cards are inexpensive and can be easily purchased on
location when needed.
*1 In HE (extended time) mode using a 32GB SDHC Memory Card. A Class 4 or higher SDHC or
SD Memory Card is required for PH and HA recording. Use a Class 2 or higher SDHC or SD
Memory Card for other modes. (Panasonic SDHC or SD Memory Cards are recommended.)
*2 Data transfer speed varies depending on the usage of SD devices. The speed given here is the
maximum speed according to Panasonic specifications.
2
this makes
AVCHD Format for High-quality,
Efficient HD Recording
This format complies with the latest H.264 motion image compression
standard, and employs the High Profile standard to improve compression
efficiency. Featuring twice the compression efficiency of HDV (MPEG-2), the
AG-HMC40 achieves extended HD recording.
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Technologies
•Intra-frame Prediction
•Variable Block Size Motion Compensation
•Loop Filter Prevents the Propagation of Compression Distortion
•New Entropy Encoding ‘CABAC’
Comparison of HD Recording Formats
Pixel (H x V)
Compression Method
HDV
1440 x 1080
MPEG-2
AVCHD
1920 x 1080
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
HD multi-format recording
Recording Format
1080 1080/59.94i
1080 (only PH mode)
720 (only PH mode)
*In the Native mode, AG-HMC40 record only active frames.
1080/29.97p, 1080/23.98p (Native
720/59.94p, 720/29.97p
720/23.98p (Native
)
Records for 180 minutes (approx.) in the highest-quality (PH) mode
Image Size
Recording
Mode
PH Mode
HA Mode 1920 x 1080
HG Mode 1920 x 1080
HE Mode 1440 x 1080
(H x V)
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
Bit Rate
Approx. 21 Mbps (Average),
Max. 24 Mbps
Approx. 17 Mbps (Average)
Approx. 13 Mbps (Average)
Approx. 6 Mbps (Average)
Max. Recording Time with
a 32GB SDHC Memory Card
Approx. 180 minutes
Approx. 240 minutes
Approx. 320 minutes
Approx. 720 minutes
More Efficient than Tape
Versatile Solid-state Recording Functions
Shot mark
•
To simplify shot selection, you can add a mark to the thumbnail images of
each clip. You can then display and play only the clips that have shot marks.
Pre-REC
•
This helps to ens ure you always get the s hot you want, by letting yo u
continuousl y store, and subseq uently record, i mages and sou nds for
three seconds b efore the REC button is p ressed in stan dby mode.
REC check
•
You can check the end of th e most
recently recorded clip wi th one-touch ease.
Last clip delete
•
Only the most re cently reco rded clip is del eted
with this one-touch f unction, adding p ractical
convenienc e to everyday ope ration. It can be
assigned as a User button function if desired.
Meta-data recording
•
The date, camera op erator, location, title and othe r information ca n be
added to the video d ata.
Fast Scene Searches
LCD Monitor Thumbnail View
Image data is recorded as a file
for each scene. Thumbnail
images and file information are
automatically attached to each
file to enable smooth, easy
confirmation and deletion of files
displayed on the LCD monitor.
A Wide Range of Assist Functions
for Easy HD Shooting in a Compact Body
Intuitive, Easy Operation
2.7-inch Wide LCD Monitor with Touch Panel
)
The 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot (approx.) LCD monitor is
especially convenient when shooting wide-screen
images. Just use a finger on the touch panel screen to
start playback, make menu settings, and even focus
the camera. You can rotate the LCD monitor 270
degrees for easier viewing when shooting low-angle or
other difficult shots. This lets you check the framing and
parameter display on the LCD monitor as you shoot.
Quick, Easy Focusing
HD Focus Assist
Center zoom /Focu s bar func tion
•
The center zoo m function e nlarges th e center of the fra me for better v isibilit y,
and HD focus as sist display s a bar that grows an d shrinks to indi cate the
degree of focus ing.
Image with
before center zoom
Push auto function
•
Pressing the Push au to button in manua l mode temporari ly activates the
Auto Focus (AF) sys tem for quick focusi ng.
Face detection func tion
•
The AG-HMC40 i s the first
profession al model to inclu de the
Face detectio n function. It
"recognizes" fa ces near the c enter of
the screen an d focuses on the m.
Touch Auto Focus ( AF) f uncti on
•
This functio n lets you focus by
simply touch ing the subjec t on the LCD monitor. A green fr ame appear s
around the subject for quick, easy focusing.
The AG-HMC40 does not offer AF tracking.
*1
*2
In manual focus mode, the focus frame disappears once the camera has locked onto the subject.
Focus Bar
cus Bar
1
*
Image with Face detection function
e with Face detection functio
2
*
Image with
ge wit
after center zoom
er center zo
Iris Adjustment and Zoom Operation
Manual Focus Ring
The manual focus ring can be used to control the iris too, by switching the
Focus Ring (Focus/Iris) selector. Use it whichever way best fits the shooting
situation. For example, you can set the camera to Auto Focus and use the
manual focus ring to control the zooming. You can also add backlight
correction or spotlight correction to the auto aperture function.
*Use the menu to select whether the ring controls the iris or the zoom.
Adjust the Image Quality While
just the Image Quality Whi
tching the Signal Leve
Watching the Signal Level
Waveform Monitor Display
veform Monitor Displ
A horizontal analysis of the input signal's brightness level can be displayed
on the monitor. This lets you adjust the standard black and white levels
while checking the Waveform Monitor (WFM), making it easy to get highly
urate adjustmen
accurate adjustments.
Easy-to-see LCD
sy-to-see LC
(time-code)
ime-co
TC
C
Remaining
mainin
Memory
mo
Waveform Monitor Remaining Battery
veform Monit
Zoom Number
Displayed from Z00 to Z99. Handy for
remembering the angle of view.
Convenient for Low-angle Shooting
Tilt-up Viewfinder
The viewfinder can be tilted upward
about 70 degrees, and the large
eyecup is excellent for blocking out
light from the sun and other sources.
about 70
degrees
06
07
Interfaces
Perfect for a Host of Applications
Enhanced Interfaces for Professional Uses
On-site Recording and Monitoring
Convenient Recording Functions
Interval REC
•
You can make automatic, i ntermitte nt recordin gs at set inter vals from one
frame per second to one frame every two minutes. For example, use Interval
REC to record ope rations at a con struction s ite, to shoot sunse ts, or to
capture time- lapse recor dings of growing p lants.
*The maximum recording interval is 24 hours.
Time stamp
•
You can insert ti me and date
informatio n into the vide o signal. Thi s
could be convenient, for example,
when obser ving animals over an
extended pe riod, in cer tain academic
uses, in sur veillance, court re porting,
legal dep ositions or l aw enforcem ent
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.
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.
Focus assis t button
Built-in stereo microphone
Iris/Focus select switch
White balance button
REC Start/Stop
Component
terminal
AV In /Ou t
terminal
Auto/ma nual focu s button
Iris dial
User butto ns 1 and 2 SD memor y card slot
Auto/Manual
switch
User button 3
Zoom lever
2.7-inch LCD
Color bars ON/OFF button
Counter (TC/UB)
button
REC check /PHOTO
button
HDMI output
Zebra/Center marker
button
OIS ON/OFF
button
DISP/MODE
check button
Counter reset
button
Microphone
terminal
jack
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.
INH
•
BLACKFADE •WHITEFADE •ATW
•
HIGH GAIN •D.ZOOM •EVF DTL
•
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:
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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(PUSH) AF •BACKLIGHT •SPOTLIGHT
•
Controls zoom, rec, focus and aperture. Allows use of any
ATW LO CK
•
SHOT MARK
•
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.
Camera remote
Headphone jack
terminals
System Chart
Windows PC/Mac
(Installed AVCCAM Viewer Software)
USB 2.0
Supplied with the AG-HMC40
AG-MC200G
XLR Microphone
VW-T4314HPPK
Tele Conversion
Lens (1.4x)
VW-W4307HPPK
Wide Conversion
Lens (0.7x)
Optional Optical Accessories
(Filter Diameter: 43mm)
AG-MYA30G
XLR Audio Input
Adapter
Tripod
DC Light
Light Shoe
Quick sta rt butt onPower ON/OFF
Detachable
Handle
(Standard)
AG-HM C40
SDHC/SD
Memory
Card
Headphone
Camera Remote
ZOOM & S/S
Remote Control
Focus & Iris
Remote Control
Optional Camera Remote
Accessories (Third Party)
USB 2.0
Component
Video
Composite
Video
Audio ch1
Audio ch2
HDMI
VW-VBG6PPK
VW-VBG130PPK
Battery Pack
Battery Pack
DC Cable
(Supplied with
the AG-HMC40)
Wireless Remote Control (Supplied with the AG-HMC40)
(Supplied with the AG-HMC40)
AC Adapter (Supplied with the AG-HMC40)
XLR adapter terminal
Video Monitor
(LCD/PDP etc.)
VW-VBG260PPK
Battery Pack
(Supplied
with the AG-HMC40)
Panasonic’s Secure Battery
AC
Cable
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The AVCHD Format Enables Smooth
ecosu g as
Production and Easy Internet Distribution.
Tapeless Design Means Lower Total Costs
Unlike tape, AVCHD file s require no digitizing*1 and can be dire ctly and quickly transm itted*2 to
an HDD in a Window s PC/Mac. This m akes it easie r to use motion im ages in new IT
applications*
AVCHD's direct editi ng also saves you t ime and effo rt in TV p rogram pro duction. A nd AVCHD
means lower co sts for both me dia and equip ment mainte nance.
AVCCA M Viewe r*
AVCCAM files and other AVCHD motio n images, still im age and meta-d ata,
with very sim ple operatio n. Files can be p layed from an SD Me mory Card,
Blu-ray Disc, or ha rd disk, and saved to a
PC (hard disk ) from an SD Memo ry Card
or Blu-ray Disc. Files can also be copied
or deleted, meta- data can be dis played,
and data can be w ritten to an SD Me mory
Card or Blu-ray Dis c.*
software ca n also be used to re store files
that were damaged, for example, by a
power interruptio n during record ing.
[Windows PC]
•CPU: Intel® Core™2 Duo or bette r (2.4 GHz or better is re commended)
•OS: Microsoft
•RAM: 1024 MB or more for Windows Vista,
[Mac]
•CPU: Intel® Core™ Duo 2.6 GHz or faste r (including co mpatible CPUs)
•OS: Mac OS X 10.5 ( Leopard)
•RAM: 1024 MB or mo re (2048 MB or more rec ommended)
*1: AVCCAM Viewer sof tware can be down loaded for free fro m the following Pana sonic website.
*2: A Mac versi on Blu-ray Disc com patible model wi ll be released in Se ptember 2009.
*3:
You can easily copy AVCHD data onto th e built-in HDD of a Panas onic DVD
recorder. You can also copy HD ima ges onto a BD or DVD.
*Needs to be c ompatible with AVCHD. DVD re corder is not avail able in some areas.
Full-HD images re corded in AVCHD can be previ ewed on a monitor.
*Needs to be c ompatible with AVCHD pl ayback. Use an HDMI c able with Type A termina l.
(Not comp atible with VIERA L ink)
10
3
, like content pro duction, Inte rnet distr ibution and s ource mater ial archivi ng.
Windows PC/Mac
USB 2.0
AG-HMC40
Load Data to a Windows PC/Mac or Write
It to a Blu-ray Disc with AVCCAM Viewer
(Download it for Fre e)
®
Windows Vi sta® Busines s, Windows® XP SP2 or later
512 MB or more for Windows X P (1024 MB or more recommend ed)
PASS registration is required. For details, please visit the following website and click on "Support
and Downlo ading Informatio n."
<https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/download.htm>
Do not inser t a disc [DVD (AVCHD )] produced with th e provided HD Writer 2.5E s oftware into a
device that d oes not support t he AVCHD standard. If it is i nserted into suc h a device, the disc
may not eject. Also, do not play the disc with a device that does not support the AVCHD standard.
SDHC/SD Memory Card
1
for Windows PC/ Mac*2 makes it easy to prev iew
3
AVCCAM Restorer
Nonline ar Editing Syste m
BD/DVD Production
Web Image
Copying onto BD/DVDs with DVD Recorder
AG-HMC40
SDHC/SD
Memory Card
BD/DVD (AVCHD)
DVD Recorder
HD Playback on a Monitor
HDMI
SDHC/SD
AG-HMC40
Memory Card
Monitor
*1: Editing may requ ire conversion to an inte rmediate codec, de pending on the editi ng
softwar e. The conversion sp eed will vary depen ding on the hardware s pecifications
of the Window s PC or Mac, the softwar e used for converti ng, and the file forma t being
converted .
*2: Maximum speed: 22 MB/s (Using a Class 10 SDHC Memory Card. Speed depends
on the hardw are specificati ons of the Windows PC or Ma c). Some PCs may not
recogni ze the SDHC Memory Ca rd. If that occurs, u se an SDHC Memory C ard Reader.
*3: AVCHD-co mpatible softwa re is required. The m inimum system requi rements for
using the s oftware must also b e satisfied.
AVCHD Nonlinear Editing
Compatibili ty with existin g HD editing env ironments AVCHD file s can be
transferred at high speed by using the USB 2.0 interface to connect the
AG-HMC40 or an S DHC Memor y Card reader to a Wi ndows PC/M ac.
This dramati cally improve s productiv ity when co mpared with th e
time-consuming task of digitizing.
AG-HMC40
SDHC/SD
Memory Card
*New AVCHD trans coder softwar e is available for fre e downloading on th e following websi te.
<For US customers: www.panasonic.com/broadcast>
<Outside US: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/download.htm>
Bundled*1 with EDIUS Neo 2
Nonlinear Editing Software
(Windows PC only)
This software makes it simple and
easy to edit ful l-HD images, a nd also
lets you burn Blu- ray and DVD discs.
Features
•AVCHD converter 3 (in cluded) lets you convert t he images in AVCHD format
into Canopus HQ ( AVI) and othe r formats. Editin g is easy.
•The new 3D transitio n GPUfx system enables h igh-speed, high-qua lity
effect processing.
•Bundles with r ichly expressive effe ct software
•Real-time edi ting and conversion of dif ferent HD/SD data
•Provides ou tput in a variet y of image file formats, inc luding AVI, H.264 and
QuickTime
[PC Minimu m System Requiremen ts]
•
CPU: Intel® Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or f aster (Centrin o, Xeon, Core Duo with th e same or better per formance)
*SSE2 or above required. Multicore/multi-CPU compatibility
• OS: Micros oft
Premium/Business/Ultimate), Windows
• RAM: 1024 MB or mor e, (1024 MB or more recommende d)
*1: Limited time of fer. The package mod el number is AG-HM C40U.
*2: Only the EDIUS Neo 2 install disc is bundled with this package. The Bonus Content CD is
not included with the bundle version. Also, PASS registration is required to install the software.
For more det ails, please vi sit the followin g website:
< https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ (Starting AVCCAM EDIUS Neo 2 Bundle Sales)>
For detail s about EDIUS Neo 2 , please visit :
<http: //desktop.grassvalley.com/ products/EDIUSN eo/index.php>
USB 2.0
AVCHD compatible
Nonlinea r Editing System*
USB 2.0
SDHC Card Reader
*2
®
Windows® Vista SP1 (32-bit/64-bit) (Home Basic/Home
®
XP SP2 or above ( 32-bit) (Home /Professiona l)
BD (BD-Video)
DVD (AVCHD)
DVD-Video
(SD)
Options
VW-VBG130PPK
Battery Pack
• 7.2V 1,320mAh
VW-VBG260PPK
Battery Pack
• 7.2V 2,640mAh
(Supplie d with the AG-HMC 40)
VW-VBG6PPK
Battery Pack
• 7.2V 5,800mAh
*An HDMI-DVI-D c onversion conn ector is required to c onnect the AG-HMC 40 to the BT-LH2250/LH1760/L H1710 monitor.
For all other monitors, a D-terminal component (Y/P
*These opti ons are not availab le in some areas.
B/PR BNC termin al) conversion c able is required a nd included.
AG-MC200G
XLR microphone
• Sensitiv ity: -40 dB ±3.5 dB
(0dB =1V/Pa, at 1kHz)
• Maximum I nput level: 127 dB
(1000Hz, Dist ortion within 1%)
• S/N : More than 69 dB
AG-MYA30G
XLR microphon e adapter
RP-SDW32G
RP-SDW16G
SDHC memory card
Specifications
[GENERAL]
Power Supply: DC7.2V (using with battery), 7.3V (using with AC adapter)
Power Consumption:
Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% (No condensation)
Weight:
Dimensions (W x H x D):
[CAMERA]
Pick-up Device: 3MOS (1/4.1-inch progressive modes supported)
Picture Elements:
Lens:
Optical Color Separation:
ND Filter: Auto On/Off by IRIS
Minimum shooting distance:
Gain Selection:
Shutter Speed:
(Preset)
Shutter Speed: 60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
(Synchro Scan)
Slow Shutter Speed:
Minimum Luminance: Approx. 1 lx (Gain: +34 dB, Slow Shutter: 1/2 sec.)
Digital Zoom:
Filter Diameter: 43 mm
[Video Recording]
Recording Format:
Compression Method: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording Media*
Recording Video
Format:
Transmission Rate:
Interval REC*
SD Memory Card:
Thumbnail View:
Editing Functions: Delete, write-protect
Formatting Function: Yes
7.8 W (max., when the AG-MYA30G XLR microphone adapter is connected)
5.8 W (in standalone condition)
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Approx. 2.16 lb. (Approx. 0.98 kg) camcorder only
Approx. 3.08 lb. (Approx. 1.4 kg) including SD memory cards, supplied battery,
microphone and XLR adapter
5-11/32 x 5-5/16 x 11-31/32 inches (136 × 135 × 304 mm) excluding the projection part
Total: Approx. 3.05 megapixels×3
Effective (video): Approx. 2.51 megapixels×3 (16:9)
Effective (still image): Approx. 2.32 megapixels×3 (4:3),
Approx. 2.65 megapixels×3 (3:2), Approx. 2.51 megapixels×3 (16:9)
LEICA DICOMAR lens with optical image stabilizer, motorized/manual mode switching,
12× zoom, F1.8 to 2.8 (f=4.0mm to 48mm),
35mm equivalent (video): 40.8mm to 490mm (16:9)
35mm equivalent (still image): 41.3mm to 496mm (3:2),
40.8mm to 490mm (16:9), 45.0mm to 540mm (4:3)
Prism system
35.43 inches (0.9 m)
<Motion Image> 0 dB to +24 dB (Variable in 1-dB steps;
USER button allocation; up to +34 dB using the High Gain setting)
<Still Image> 0 dB to +18 dB (Variable in 1-dB steps)
<Motion Image> 60i/60p mode: 1/60 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (7 steps)
30p mode: 1/30 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (8 steps)
<Still Image> 1/2 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (16 steps)
30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. 24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
60i/60p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec.
30p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec.
24p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
24p mode: 1/24 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (8 steps)
2x/5x/10x (Assigned to the USER button, only available for 1080/60i, 720/60p)
AVCHD
1
:
SD Memory Card : 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16)
SDHC Memory Card : 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32)
PH mode: 1080/60i, 1080/30p (over 60i), 1080/24p (native),
720/60p, 720/30p (over 60p) and 720/24p (native)
HA, HG and HE mode: 1080/60i only
PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR, Max. 24 Mbps)
HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR), HG mode: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
2
: 1 sec. / 10 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 2 min. / OFF
Max. recordable clips per card: 900
(after formatting, without removing/inserting the card)
Max. playable clips: 1,000 (up to 1,000 clips displayed)
Selectable from 20 frames/page, 9 frames/page, and 1 frame/page
[Still Picture]
Compression Method: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2 standard), DPOF
Recording Media:
Recording Pixels:
Quality: Fine/Normal
Flach Function: No
Number of Recordable
Still Pictures*
[Video System]
Video Signals: 1080/60i, 720/60p
HDMI Output: HDMI x 1 (HDMI Type A terminal), 1080/60i, 720/60p, 480/60p
Component Output: Mini-D x 1, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , P
A/V Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75
[Audio System]
Compression Method: Recording/Playback: Dolby Digital/2 ch
Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
Quantization: 16 bit
Compression Bit-rate: PH mode: 384 kbps, HA, HG and HE mode: 256 kbps
[Audio IN/OUT]
XLR Input: Exclusive terminal for AG-MYA30G
Internal Microphone: Stereo microphone
A/V Output: Output: 316 mV, 600 , 2 ch
HDMI Output: 2 ch (Linear PCM), 5.1 ch (Dolby Digital)
Headphone: Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) x 1
Built-in Speaker: 20 mm (round) x 1
External Microphone
Input:
[Other Connectors]
USB: Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0)
Camera Remote:
[Monitor]
LCD Monitor: 2.7 inches, wide LCD color monitor, Approx. 230,000 pixels
Viewfinder: 0.26 inches, wide LCD color viewfinder, Approx. 113,000 pixels
[Standard Accessories]
AC adapter/charger, 2640mAh battery pack (secure type), AC cable, DC cable (catch type),
Wireless remote controller with button-type battery, Eye cup, Shoulder Belt,
Component video cable, AV cable, PIN-BNC conversion plugs, Handle, Touch pen, CD-ROM,
AVCCAM Restorer (Windows PC/Mac)
The following accessories are attached to the unit. Lens hood cap and XLR adapter terminal cover
*1: SDHC/SD memor y card (8MB to 32GB) can be u sed for storing/re ading scene fil e and user file, an d reading metadat a.
*2: Records on ly in PH mode, 1080/24p. The max imum recording i nterval is 24 hours.
*3: The numbe r of recordable sti ll pictures vari es depending on t he subject and whe ther both Fine and N ormal mode
pictures ar e included.
*4: Fine mode, using o ne 32GB SDHC Memor y Card.
*Weight and d imensions show n are approximate. Sp ecification s are subject to cha nge without notic e.
VW-W4307HPPK
Wide-conversion lens
VW-T4314HPPK
Tele-conversion lens
BT-LH2550 25.5”
BT-LH1760 17”
BT-LH1710 17”
BT-LH900A 8.4”
BT-LH80WU 7. 9”
LCD monitor
SD Memory Card: 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB,
512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16)
SDHC Memory Card: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32)
[4:3] 9 megapixels / 8 megapixels / 5 megapixels / 0.3 megapixels
[3:2] 10.6 megapixels / 7 megapixels / 4.5 megapixels
[16:9] 10 megapixels / 6 megapixels / 3.5 megapixels
[4:3] 6030 (9M 3520 x 2640 pixels)*4
3
(approx.):
[3:2] 5300 (10.6M 3984 x 2656 pixels)*
[16:9] 5580 (10M 4224 x 2376 pixels)*
(Not compatible with VIERA Link)
-70 dBV (Mic sensitivity: -50 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa 1 kHz)
Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) (Not compatible with plug-in power microphone)
Super mini jack (2.5mm diameter) x 1, for zoom and rec start/stop operations
Mini jack (3.5mm diameter) x 1, for focus and iris controls
4
4
B/PR
: 0.7 Vp-p, 75
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