Panasonic AJ-HMR10G operating instructions

AG-HMR10 Series

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AG-HCK10G

Specifications

[GENERAL]

Power Supply:
Power Consumption:

Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity:
Weight:

Dimensions (W x H x D):

[Video Recording]

Recording Format:
Compression Method:
Recording Media*1:

Recording Video

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Format*

Transmission Rate:

Recording Time:

SD Memory Card:

Thumbnail View:
Editing Functions:
Formatting Function:

[Video System]

Video Signals:

DC7.2 V (using with battery), 7.3 V (using with AC adapter)

11.7 W (when the optional AG-HCK10G Camera Head is connected)

6.5 W (in standalone condition)

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
10 % to 80 % (No condensation)
Approx. 580 g (Approx. 1.28 lb.) excluding battery and accessories

Approx. 691 g (Approx. 1.52 lb.) including bundled battery

96 x 52.6 x 133 mm (3.78 x 2.07 x 5.24 inches) excluding the projection

AVCHD
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
SD Memory Card : 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12, FAT16)

SDHC Memory Card : 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32)

[59.94 Hz] PH mode: 1080/60i, 1080/30p*3 (over 60i),

:

1080/24p*3 (Native)*4, 720/60p, 720/30p*3 (over 60p) and
720/24p*3 (Native)*4 HA, HG and HE mode: 1080/60i only
[50 Hz] PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p*3 (over 50i),
720/50p and 720/25p*3 (over 50p)
HA, HG and HE mode: 1080/50i 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)

Approx. 180 minutes
(In PH mode with 1920 x 1080 pixels and using a 32 GB SDHC Memory Card)

Max. recordable clips per card: 900 (after formatting,
without removing/inserting the card)
Max. playable clips: 1,000 (up to 1,000 clips displayed)

8 frames/page
Delete, write-protect
Yes

[59.94 Hz] 1080/60i, 720/60p [50 Hz] 1080/50i, 720/50p

[Video IN/OUT]

SDI Input: HD-SDI Input, BNC x 1, 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω
SDI Output: HD-SDI/SD-SDI Output, BNC x 1, 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω
AG-HCK10G Input:
HDMI Output:

20-pin dedicated terminal (connection with the AG-HCK10G)
HDMI Output x 1 (HDMI Type A terminal), [59.94 Hz] 1080/60i, 720/60p, 480/60p

[50 Hz] 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50p (Not compatible with VIERA Link)

[Audio System]

Compression Method:
Sampling Frequency:
Quantization: 16 bit
Compression Bit-rate:

Recording/Playback: Dolby Digital/2 ch
48 kHz

PH mode: 384 kbps, HA, HG and HE mode: 256 kbps

[Audio IN/OUT]

AG-HCK10G Input:
External

Microphone Input:

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

20-pin dedicated terminal (connection with the AG-HCK10G)

-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)

[Other Connectors]

Camera Remote:
USB: Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0)

Super mini jack (2.5 mm diameter) x 1, for zoom and rec start/stop operations

[Monitor]

LCD Monitor:

3.5 inches, LCD color monitor, Approx. 210,000 pixels

[Standard Accessories]

AC adapter/charger, 2640 mAh battery pack (secure type), AC cable,
DC cable (catch type), CD-ROM, AVCCAM Restorer (Windows PC/Mac)

*1:

SDHC/SD Memor y Card (8 MB to 32 GB) can be used for reading metadata.
*2: When the system frequency has been changed, turn the unit’s
power off and then back on so that the setting takes effect.
*3: Selectable only when combined with the AG-HCK10G.
*4: In the Native mode, AG-HMR10 Series record only active frames.

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P2 Asset Support System assists your P2 HD and AVCCAM use by providing extended warranty repairs

& various technical information (update notices, operation guides, etc.) upon registration.

Free registration, no membership fees

5-year or 3-year extended warranty repairs

Exclusive offer for P2 HD and AVCCAM!
Maximum 5-year and 3-year extended
warranty repairs are applied for P2 HD
and AVCCAM models after registration.
Several other services are also provided
to members.

1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 5th year

Basic warranty*

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Extended warranty repair*

Extended warranty repair*

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* The optional AG-HCK10G camera head is not included.

* Not all models are eligible for extended warranty coverage.
* Please note that this extended warranty is not available in some countries/regions. See the website below for details.
*1: The basic warranty period may vary depending on the country/region. See the enclosed warranty card for warranty coverage.
*2: Not all repair work is covered by this extended warranty. See the enclosed warranty card for warranty coverage.
*3: The maximum warranty period may be adjusted depending on the number of hours the device has been used.

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For Outside US: http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e

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Memory Card Portable-Recorder

AG-HMR10 Series

(AG-HMR10P/ HMR10E)

Camera Head for AG-HMR10 Series (optional)

AG-HCK10G

A Handheld HD Recorder with HD-SDI Input / Output
Featuring Versatile Operation and Full-HD Images

AG-HCK10G

Specifications

[GENERAL]

Power Supply: DC8 V-9 V (Supplied from the AG-HMR10 Series)
Power Consumption:
Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity:
Weight: Approx. 275 g (Approx. 0.61 lb.)
Dimensions (W x H x D):

[CAMERA]

Pick-up Device: 3MOS (1/4.1-inch progressive modes supported)
Picture Elements: Effective: Approx. 2.51 megapixels x 3 (16:9)

Lens: Lens with optical image stabilizer, 12x zoom,

Filter Diameter: 43 mm
Optical Color Separation:
ND Filter: Auto On/Off by IRIS
Minimum shooting distance:
Gain Selection: 0 dB to +34 dB (Variable in 1-dB steps)
White balance: ATW, preset 3200 k, preset 5600 k, W.set
Shutter Speed

(Preset):

Shutter Speed
(Synchro Scan):

3.5 W
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
10 % to 80 % (No condensation)

53.5 x 56 x 123.8 mm (2.11 x 2.20 x 4.87 inches) excluding the projection part

F1.8 to 2.8 (f=4.0 mm to 48 mm),
35 mm equivalent: 40.8 mm to 490 mm (16:9)

Prism system

35.43 inches (0.9 m)

[59.94 Hz] 60i/60p mode: 1/60 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (7 steps)
30p mode: 1/30 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (8 steps)
24p mode: 1/24 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (8 steps)
[50 Hz] 50i/50p mode: 1/50 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (7 steps)
25p mode: 1/25 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (8 steps)

[59.94 Hz] 60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
[50 Hz] 50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.

Slow Shutter
Speed:

Minimum Luminance:
Digital Zoom:

[59.94 Hz] 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.
[50 Hz] 50i/50p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec., 1/25 sec.
25p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.

Approx. 1 lx (Gain: +34 dB, Slow Shutter: 1/2 sec.)
2x/5x/10x (When set to 59.94 Hz: 1080/60i, 720/60p only;

when set to 50 Hz: 1080/50i, 720/50p only)

[Video Recording]

Recording Video
Format*5:
(Recording with the
AG-HMR10 Series)

[59.94 Hz] 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
[50 Hz] PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p (over 50i),
720/50p and 720/25p (over 50p)
HA, HG and HE mode: 1080/50i only

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[Video Output]

AG-HMR10 Series
Output:

20-pin dedicated terminal
(connection with the AG-HMR10 Series)

[Audio Input]

Internal Microphone:

Stereo microphone

[Standard Accessories]

Lens cap (mounted to the AG-HCK10G)

*5: When the system frequency has been changed, turn the unit's
power off and then back on so that the setting takes effect.
*6: In the Native mode, AG-HMR10 Series record only active frames.

* Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are
subject to change without notice.

Please refer to the latest Nonlinear Compatibility Information,
AVCHD Support and Download and Service Information,
etc. at panasonic website.

[Countries and Regions]

Panasonic Corporation
Systems Business Group

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,

2-15 Matsuba-cho, Kadoma, Osaka 571-8503
Japan
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/

Argentina [phone]
Australia [phone]
Bahrain [phone]
Belgium [phone]
Bulgaria [phone]
Brazil [phone]
Canada [phone]
China [phone]
(Hong Kong [phone])
Czech Republic [phone]/511
Denmark [phone]
Egypt [phone]
Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia

France [phone]
Germany, Austria [phone]
Greece [phone]
Hungary [phone]
India [phone] to 4
Indonesia [phone]
Iran
(Vida) [phone]
(Panasonic Office)
Italy [phone]
Jordan [phone]
Kazakhstan [phone]
Korea [phone]

[phone]

[phone]

For US Customer: www.panasonic.com/avccam
For Outside US: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/index.html

Kuwait [phone]
Lebanon [phone]
Malaysia
Mexico [phone]
Montenegro, Serbia

Netherlands [phone]
New Zealand [phone]
Norway [phone]
Pakistan [phone] (SNT)
Palestine [phone]
Panama [phone]
Peru [phone]
Philippines [phone]
Poland [phone]
Portugal [phone]
Puerto Rico [phone]
Romania [phone]
Russia & CIS [phone]
Saudi Arabia [phone]
Singapore [phone]
Slovak Republic [phone]
Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia

South Africa [phone]
Spain [phone]
Sweden [phone]

[phone]

[phone]

[phone]

Switzerland [phone]
Syria [phone]/4
Taiwan [phone]
Thailand [phone]
Turkey [phone]
U.A.E. (for All Middle East)

Ukraine [phone]
U.K [phone]
U.S.A. [phone]
Vietnam [phone]

[phone]

Factories of Systems Business Group have received
ISO14001:2004-the Environmental Management
System certification. (Except for 3rd party's peripherals.)

Camera Head (optional)

amera Head (optional)

AG-HCK10G

* The camera cable
is optional.

* Memory card is
not included

Memory Card
Portable-Recorder

AG-HMR10 Series

Bundled* with

EDIUS Neo 2

nonlinear editing software

* Limited time offer.
The package model number is

AG-HMR10PU/ HMR10EU.

AVCCAM 3-Year Warranty Repair Program*

* AG-HMR10 Series users qualify for a 3-year warranty

on repairs. Visit the website for details:
(For US Customer: www.panasonic.com/broadcast)

SP-HMR10PE1

50K0830SM-1 Printed in Japan

(For Outside US: http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e)
The optional AG-HCK10G camera head is not included.

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HD-SDI Input and Output, High Quality Image Acquisition
for Professional use and SD Memory Card Recording

Amazing Advanced Functions
in this Small Body

Camera Head

(optional)

POVCAM

AG-HCK10G

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For onboard shooting
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AG-HMR10 Series Features

Records HD-SDI input signals with high image quality.
PH mode allows bit rates of up to 24 Mbps.

SD memory card recording provides excellent reliability and cost-performance.

The palm-size body weighs only about 691 g (1.52 lbs)*1.

Enables versatile operation when combined with the AG-HCK10G

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Camera Head (optional)*

*1: Including bundled battery. *2: Either the 3 m (9.84 ft) or 20 m (65.62 ft) camera head option cable is required.

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Memory Card

Portable-Recorder

AVCCAM

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AG-HMR10 Series

Actual Size

P. 4

SD Memory Card Recorder: Lower Operating Costs, Environmentally Friendly

SD Memory Card Recording Reduces Total Cost of Ownership

(1) Faster, easier editing because digitization is not necessary
(2) Lower media costs because memory cards are reusable
(3) Lower maintenance costs because there is no moving

mechanism

By reducing editing, media and maintenance costs,
AVCCAM can help im prove your bottom line. Users can
also take advantage of a special 3-year free-repair ser vice
program that Panasonic offers for AVCCAM equipment.

* The optional AG-HCK10G camera head is not included.

The SD Memory Card Helps Preserve the Environment

with Its Reusability and Low Power Consumption

The SD Memory Card media for the AVCCAM camera-record er is
totally free from abrasion and dropout. There is no drive mechanism
required, as there is for tape and disc-based

size and weight are reduced. Malfunctio ns are les s likely to
occur, and there is no need to replace heads or transport
components. This translates into lower costs and easier
maintenance, greater energy savings, and less waste when
the unit is eventually disposed of. All of these features h elp
to conserve the environment.

recorders, so power consumption is low and

Reuse

Recording Initialization

SD Memory Card

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Advanced HD Recording Technology

AVCHD Format Recording: Superior Quality, Efficiency and Reliability

A Wealth of Recording Functions to Meet Professional Needs

Memory Card
Portable-Recorder

AG-HMR10

Series

High-end AVCHD Image Quality

PH Mode for High Bit Rate Recording

The AG-HMR10 Series 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 handles full-raster HD 1920 x
1080 and 1280 x 720 HD pixels, and lets you record 1080/30p,
1080/25p, and 1080/24p progressive images in addition to 1080/60i and
1080/50i when connected to the AG-HCK10G (optional).

Image with HDV Image with AVCHD (PH mode)

Ease, Efficiency, Reliability

Large-capacity SDHC Memory Card

Unlike 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 -25 ºC to +85 ºC (-13 ºF to +185 ºF), 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 minutes*
Memory Card.

•Combined with a maximum data transfer speed of 22 MB/s,*2 this
makes 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 32 GB SDHC Memory Card.
*2: Data transfer speed varies depending on the usage of SD devices.

The speed given here is the maximum speed according to
Panasonic specifications.

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of HD data can be recorded onto a single SDHC

* HD-SDI Camera connects to AG-HMR10 Series.

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-HMR10 Series achieves extended HD recording time.

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

HDV

Pixel (H x V)

Compression Method

1440 x 1080

MPEG-2

HD multi-format recording

Recording Format When set to 59.94 Hz

1080 1080/59.94i

1080
(only PH mode)

720
(only PH mode)

* When the system frequency has been changed, turn the unit’s power

off and then back on so that the setting takes effect.
*1: Selectable only when combined with the AG-HCK10G.
*2: In the Native mode, AG-HMR10 Series records only active frames.

1080/29.97p*1,
1080/23.98p*

720/59.94p, 720/29.97p*1,
720/23.98p*1 (Native*2)

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(Native*2)

Records for 180 minutes (approx.) in the highest-quality (PH) mode

Recording
Mode

PH Mode

HA Mode 1920 x 1080

HG Mode 1920 x 1080

HE Mode 1440 x 1080

* 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 Memor y Cards are recommended.)

Image Size

(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)

AVCHD

1920 x 1080

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

When set to 50 Hz

1080/50i

1080/25p*

720/50p,
720/25p*

Max. Recording Time with

a 32 GB SDHC Memory Card

Approx. 180 minutes

Approx. 240 minutes

Approx. 320 minutes

Approx. 720 minutes

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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 ensure you always get the shot you want, by letting you
continuously store, and subsequently record, images and sounds for
3 seconds before the REC button is pressed in standby mode.

* Can be used only when combined with the AG-HCK10G.

REC CHECK

•

Plays back the last 2 seconds of the most recently recorded clip for
quick confirmation.

* Can be used only when combined with the AG-HCK10G.

Last clip delete

•

Only the most recently recorded clip is deleted with this one-touch
function. It can be assigned as a User button function if desired.

Meta-data recording

•

The date, camera operator, location, title and other information can be
added to the image data.

LCD REVERSE

•

The image displayed on the LCD monitor can be reversed vertically and
horizontally to check the angle and recorded image.

* Only the image display is reversed. The recorded image remains in its

original orientation. It can be assigned as the User button if desired.

INDEX

•

Index flags can be added to any desired points in a clip during recording
or playback. Up to 100 index flags can be added to each clip.

Adjust the Image Quality While Watching the Signal Level

Waveform Monitor Display

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
accurate adjustments.

Easy-to-see LCD

TC

(time-code)

Remaining
Memory

Waveform
Monitor

Simplified Display

•

Remaining
Battery

Zoom Number

Displayed from Z00
to Z99. Handy for
remembering the
angle of view.

Fast Scene Searches

3.5-inch 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 fast, nonlinear access
confirmation and deletion of files
displayed on the LCD monitor.

Meets a Variety of Needs

Convenient Playback Functions

Resume Playback

•

When the Stop key is pressed during playback, the stop position is
stored in memory. Simply press the Play key to start playing again from
the stop position. This feature is especially appreciated when reviewing
long clips.

* Turning off the power resets the memory. This function is disabled in

the factory default setting.

Repeat Playback

•

This function provides repeat clip playback. It is convenient for use in
presentations and demonstrations because playback is seamless, and
there's no need for rewinding. There's also no wear or tear on the
recording media or degradation in the image quality.

* Repeat playback of multiple clips is possible only for clips of the same format.

Clip Operation

•

The AG-HMR10 Series allows fast forward, fast reverse, clip forward, clip
reverse, and frame by frame playback operation.

On-site Recording and Monitoring

Convenient Recording Functions

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.

TC/UB recording

•

Provides a built-in SMPTE time-code
generator.

in Vector Scope

The display can be switched from
waveform monitor (WFM) to vector
scope (VECTOR).

Image with Vector

scope display

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Interfaces AG-HMR10 Series System Applications

Excellent Mobility and Operating Ease in an Ultra-light, Compact Body

Versatile Interfaces Meet a Wide Range of Applications

One-touch Operation of Key Functions

User Button

The AG-HMR10 Series lets you assign any of the following 11 functions to
the User button for instant access.

Function

INH

REC CHECK

SPOTLIGHT

BACKLIGHT

ATW LO CK

LCD DTL

LCD REVERSE

INDEX

SHOT MARK*

LAST CLIP

COUNTER*

*1: When the User button that has been assigned to SHOT MARK, it can

be used during thumbnail display.

*2: When the User button that has been assigned to COUNTER, it can

be used during clip playback.

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Other Professional Features

Color bar: Provides a useful test pattern for setting up your monitor and

1 kHz, audio test tone*.

* When SYSTEM FREQ is set to 50 Hz, a 997-Hz test tone is output.

Camera remote:

available for AG-HCK10G only.) Allows use of any camera remote controller
that is compatible with the AG-DVX100/HVX200/HMC150/HMC40 Series.

KEY LOCK: Temporarily disables the operating buttons on the camera to
prevent operating mistakes.

LCD DTL: Emphasizes the contours of images displayed on the LCD to aid
in focusing.

* Emphasizing the contours of the displayed images does not affect the

recorded images.

Controls zoom, rec, focus and iris. (Focus and iris are

With AG-HCK10G input

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Ready for Line Recording

HD-SDI Input/Output

HD-SDI input and HD/SD-SDI output
(down-converting the image for
SD-SDI output) are equipped. Digital
AV signals can be transmitted up to
100 m (328 ft) with a BNC cable.
Line recording of high-quality images
from video cameras and switchers is
also supported. When connected to
a camera-recorder, the camera
trigger can be interlocked to REC
start and stop recording.*

* To use linked and automatic

recording, the function must be
supported by the connected
camera-recorder.

Connects to Microphones and Camera Head

for Stereo Audio Recording

The stereo mini jacks on the AG-HMR10 Series let you input audio from
external microphones. When the optional AG-HCK10G camera head is
connected, audio recording is also possible from the stereo microphones
built into the camera head. In either case, it's easy to adjust the audio
input with the level meters displayed on the LCD monitor.

Monitor Connection

HDMI Output Terminal

The AG-HMR10 Series is equipped with an HDMI (High Definition
Multimedia Interface) output terminal for digital transferring of high-quality
HD image and audio signals.

* The AG-HMR10 Series cannot output HDMI and HD/SD-SDI signals at

the same time. Also, a conversion cable may be required for connecting
the AG-HMR10 Series to a professional monitor.

* Not compatible with VIERA Link.

Recording or Playback of Images

SD Down-conversion Output

High-Quality, Full-HD Video Input and Output

A Portable Recorder for Various Situations and Applications

Tapeless Recording from Existing Camera-Recorders

The HD-SDI input terminal on the AG-HMR10 Series allow it to record full-HD video
signals sent from a wide range of devices, including tape-based camera-recorders.
An Auto REC function also automatically starts and stops recording in sync with the
camera operation, to allow easy backup recording without having to operate the
AG-HMR10 Series.

HD-SDI

REC Start/Stop

Trigger

HD Camera-recorder

* To use linked and automatic recording, the function must be supported by the connected camera-recorder.

AG-HMR10

Series

Auto REC function*

Handy for Recording Data onto SDHC/SD Memory Cards

Connection is also possible to existing HD box cameras or weather cameras via
HD-SDI. Image can be recorded to a large-capacity SDHC Memory Card, which
enables up to 12 hours of HD recording*.

HD-SDI

HD BOX Camera

* In HE (extended time) mode using a 32 GB SDHC Memory Card.

AG-HMR10

Series

SDHC/SD

Memory Card

SDHC/SD

Memory Card

Designed with Operating Ease in Mind

Excellent Mobility and Easy Operation

In addition to being lightweight and compact the shape of this handheld
recorder provides an easy, fatigue-free grip. Operating ease has also
been enhanced by a universal key layout that enables both right and left
handed operation. Two multi-purpose threaded sockets are provided on
each of the left and right sides. They can be used to mount the unit for a
variety of applications.

Multi-purpose
threaded sockets

M3 (3 mm diameter) screws
with an 8 mm length can be used.

Either HD-SDI or HDMI output can be used to down-convert and output
HD images as SD images while they are being recorded or played. When
converting, a 16:9 to 4:3 aspect ratio side crop, letterbox, or squeeze
images can be selected. It enables a wide variety of applications, such as
viewing on an external monitor or SD dubbing.

Side crop Letterbox Squeeze

PC Connection via

USB 2.0 Terminal (Type mini B)

The standard USB terminal (Type mini B) allows the AG-HMR10 Series to
connect to a computer in device mode. This lets a Windows PC/Mac
installed with the provided AVCCAM Viewer software to ingest, copy, and
write HD video files, as well as transfer them to AVCHD-compatible nonlinear
editing software for HD image production.

Easy Output of High-Quality, Full-HD Images

HD-SDI output and an HDMI terminal make it possible to output full-HD images for
large displays. Auto Repeat playback comes in handy for displays at events and
digital signage.

SDHC/SD
Memory Card

HD-SDI/HDMI

1080i/720p

Headphone

1

output *

AG-HMR10 Series

*1: Requires a stereo mini-jack/XLR conversion cable.
*2: An optional input board may be necessary for some models.

Auto Repeat

Playback function

PDP/ projector *

2

Speaker

Mixer/PA

0706

The AVCHD Format Enables Smooth

Interface

Production and Easy Internet Distribution.
Tapeless Design Means Lower Total Costs

Unlike tape, AVCHD files require no digitizing*1 and can be directly and quickly transmitted*2 to
an HDD in a Windows PC/Mac. This makes it easier to use motion images in new IT
applications*
AVCHD's direct editing also saves you time and effort in TV program production. And AVCHD
means lower costs for both media and equipment maintenance.

AG-HMR10

Series

Load Data to a Windows PC/Mac or Write
to a Blu-ray Disc with AVCCAM Viewer

(Download Viewing Software for Free)

The AVCCAM Viewer (Windows PC version/Mac version) lets you easily preview
AVCCAM recorded files, such as AVCHD motion images, still images and
metadata. It enables you to play files on an SD Memory Card, Blu-ray Disc or
computer (hard disk), and save to a computer
(hard disk) from an SD Memory Card or
Blu-ray Disc. You can also copy or delete files,
display metadata, and write files to an SD
Memory Card or Blu-ray Disc. In addition, the
AVCCAM Viewer comes bundled with
AVCCAM Restorer software for restoring files
that were damaged, for example, by a power
interruption during recording.

[Windows PC]

•CPU: Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.4 GHz or faster is re commen ded

•OS: Microsoft

•RAM: 1024 MB or more for Windows Vista

[Mac]

•CPU: Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.6 GHz or f aster (i ncludi ng compa tible CPU s)

•OS: Ma c OS X 10.5 (Leo pard)

•RAM : 1024 MB or more (2048 MB or mo re recommended )

*1: AVCCAM Viewer software can be downloaded for free from the

following Panasonic website. PASS registration is required. For details,
please visit the following website and click on "Support and
Downloading Information."
<https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/download.htm>

*2:

A Mac version Blu-ray Disc compatible model will be released in September 2009.

*3:

Do not insert a disc [DVD (AVCHD)] produced with the provided HD Writer

2.5E software into a device that does not support the AVCHD standard. If
it is inserted into such a device, the disc may not eject. Also, do not play
the disc with a device that does not support the AVCHD standard.

Copying onto BD/DVDs with BD Recorder

You can easily copy AVCHD data onto the built-in HDD of a Panasonic
BD recorder. You can also copy HD images onto a BD or DVD.

AG-HMR10

Series

* Needs to be compatible with AVCREC. BD recorder is not available in some areas.

3

, like content production, Internet distribution and source material archiving.

Windows PC/Mac

Nonlinear Editing S ystem

USB 2.0

BD/DVD Production

Web Image

SDHC/SD Memory Card

®

Window s Vista® Busin ess, Win dows® XP SP2 or later

512 MB or more for Windows

®

,

®

XP (1024 MB or more re commended)

HD tape

HD-SDI

1080i

HD VTR

SDHC/SD

Memory Card

BD recorder*

BD DVD

(AVCHD)

*1: Some editing software may require conversion to an intermediate

codec. The conversion speed will vary depending on the hardware
specifications of the Windows PC/Mac, the software used for
converting, and the file format being converted.

*2: Maximum speed: 22 MB/s (Using a Class 10 SDHC Memory Card.

Speed depends on the hardware specifications of the Windows
PC/Mac). Some computers may not recognize the SDHC Memory
Card. If that occurs, use an SDHC Memory Card Reader.

*3: Optional AVCHD-compatible software is required. The minimum

system requirements for using the software must also be satisfied.

AVCHD Nonlinear Editing

AVCHD files can be transferred at high speed by using the USB 2.0
interface to connect the AG-HMR10 Series to a Windows PC/Mac.
This dramatically improves productivity when compared with the
time-consuming task of digitizing.

AG-HMR10
Series

SDHC/SD

Memory Card

* New AVCHD transcoder sof tware is available for free downloading on the following website.

<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 full-HD images, and also
lets you burn Blu-ray and DVD discs.

Features

• AVCHD converter 3 (included) lets you conver t the images in AVCHD
format into Canopus HQ (AVI) and other formats. Editing is easy.

• The new 3D transition GPUfx system enables high-speed, high-quality
effect processing.

• Bundles with richly expressive effect software

• Real-time editing and conversion of dif ferent HD/SD data

• Provides output in a variety of image file formats, including AVI, H.264 and
QuickTime

[PC Minimum System Requirements]

• CPU: Inte l® Pentium 4 2.8 G Hz or faste r (Centrino, Xeon, Core Duo with the same or bette r perf ormanc e)

*SSE2 or above require d. Multic ore/m ulti-C PU compat ibilit y

• OS: Mic rosoft
Windows

• RAM : 1024 MB or more (2 G B or more recommen ded)

*1: Limited time offer. The package model number is AG-HMR10PU/HMR10EU.
*2: Only the EDIUS Neo 2 install disc is bundled with this package.

For more details, please visit the following website:
<https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ (Starting AVCCAM EDIUS Neo 2 Bundle Sales)>

For details about EDIUS Neo 2, please visit :
<http://desktop.grassvalley.com/products/EDIUSNeo/index.php>

®

Window s Vista® SP1 (32-bi t/64 -bit) ( Home Ba sic/ Home Pre mium /Busi ness /Ulti mate),

®

XP SP2 or above (32-bi t) (Ho me Edition/P rofessi onal)

The Bonus Content CD is not included with the bundle version.
Also, PASS registration is required to install the software.

USB 2.0

AVCHD compatible

Nonlinear Editing System*

Top Vie w

Bottom View

Batter y Pack(Bundled with the AG-HMR10 Series)

Right S ide View

28 mm

(1.10 inches)

<Sectional View>

3 mm
(0.12 inches)

7.5 mm (0.30 inches)

M3 Thread

4.5 mm (0.18 inches)

Case

Frame

M3

2 mm

(0.08 inches)

Left Side View

52.6 mm

(2.07 inches)

Front View

96 mm

(3.78 inches)

157.4 mm
(6.20 inches)

133 m m
(5.24 inches)

102. 8 mm
(4.05 inches)

BD (BD-Video)

DVD (AVCHD)

DVD-Vide o

(SD)

Web image

*2

System Chart

AG-HCK10G

Camera Head
for AG-HMR10 Series
(optional)

VW-T4314H

Tele Conversion
Lens (1.4x)

Optional Optical Accessories

(Filter Diameter: 43 mm)

Bundled with the
AG-HMR10 Series

VW-W4307H

Wide Conversion
Lens (0.8x)

Camera Head Option Cable (optional)
AG-C20003G (3 m (9.84 ft))
AG-C20020G (20 m (65.62 ft))

Tripod etc.

Stereo

1

microphone*

USB 2.0

Windows PC/Mac

(Installed AVCCAM Viewer Software)

AG-HCK10G

97.2 mm

(3.83 inches)

AG-HMR10

REC/
PAUSE

Headphone

AUDIO MON/ADV

HD/SD-SDI*

HDMI*

HD-SDI*

Remote

ZOOM & S/S
Remote Control

Optional Camera Remote

Accessories

(Third Party)

DC Cable

(Bundled with the

AG-HMR10 Series)

AC Adapter

(Bundled with the AG-HMR10 Series)

SDHC/SD
Memory Card

2

2

3

*1: When a microphone is connected, the audio input from the microphone

*2: HD-SDI/HDMI selectable output. An optional HDMI-DVI-D conversion

*3: Input is not possible when the AG-HCK10G is connected.

25.5 mm

(1.00 inches )

Battery Pack

(Bundled with the
AG-HMR10 Series)

AC Cable

(Bundled with the

AG-HMR10 Series)

Video Monitor
(LCD/PDP etc.)

is automatically selected.

connector is required to connect a professional video monitor
(BT-LH2550/LH1760/LH1710) via HDMI.

12 mm
(0.47 inches)

HD camera/

HD camera-recorder

HD-VTR

HD switcher

Options

VW-VBG260

Battery Pack

• 7.2 V 2,640 mAh

(Bund led with the AG-H MR10 Series)

RP-SDW32G
RP-SDW16G

SDHC Memory Card

* HD-SDI/HDMI selectable output. The HD-SDI output can be connected directly to a professional video monitor's HD-SDI input for monitoring the signal.

If using the HDMI output to connect to a professional video monitor, an optional HDMI to DVI-D conversion connector is required. (BT-LH2550/LH1760/LH1710 via HDMI).

* These options are not available in some areas.

BT-LH2550 25.5”
BT-LH1760 17 ”
BT-LH1710 17 ”
BT-LH900A 8.4”
BT-LH80WU 7. 9”

LCD monitors

0908

Superb Full-HD Image Quality System Application

g

High-Quality, Multi-Angle Shooting

A 3MOS System with Full-HD Sampling

Camera Head
for AG-HMR10 Series (optional)

AG-HCK10G

Allows Operation from a Distance

Teams with AG-HMR10 Series Recorder

Zoom, focus, iris, shutter speed and white balance adjustments, as well
as camera setup, can all be made from the AG-HMR10 Series. Its built-in
stereo microphone also lets you adjust the audio levels. The camera
head option cable (optional) comes in 3 m (9.84 ft) (AG-C20003G) and
20 m (65.62 ft) (AG-C20020G) lengths to match your application.

Highly Detailed Image Capture

A Progressive 3MOS Sensor with Approx. 2.51 Megapixels

The progressive 3MOS image sensors record full-HD images with a total,

3.05-megapixel (approx.) resolution [effective motion-image resolution of

2.51 megapixels (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?

3MOS

(MOS= Metal Oxide Semiconductor)

Image Sensors Process the three primary colors of light (red, green and blue).

1MOS

RGB filter

Image sensor

Light of any color other than

the filter color is absorbed.

Light

3MOS

Prism

The 3MOS system offers three times

the light utilization of a 1MOS system.

Light

Image
sensor

HD multi-format recording

Recording Format When set to 59.94 Hz

1080 1080/59.94i

1080
(only PH mode)

720
(only PH mode)

* When the system frequency has been changed, turn the unit’s power off

and then back on so that the setting takes effect.

*1: In the Native mode, AG-HMR10 Series record only active frames.

1080/29.97p,
1080/23.98p (Native*

720/59.94p, 720/29.97p,
720/23.98p (Native*

1

)

1

)

When set to 50 Hz

1080/50i

1080/25p

720/50p,
720/25p

Up to 120x Zoom Power

HD Lens Unit

Even at the 490 mm zoom setting (35 mm lens equivalent), this advanced 12x
optical zoom lens is free of image degradation. And the AG-HMR10 Series is
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. This advanced
lens also lets you capture 40.8 mm wide-angle shots (35 mm lens equivalent)
— unusual for such a compact unit.

* The image quality decreases as the digital zoom magnification increases.

Image with Wide-angle

Take Clear Shots While Walking or Zooming

Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)

Because hand-shake correction is done by actually driving the lens, there's
none of the image degradation that occurs with electronic stabilization. You
can capture beautiful, high-quality shots even in situations where
hand-shake is typically a big problem — such as when zooming, shooting
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

Image with 12x optical zoom

Image with 12x optical zoom x
10x digital zoom (120x)

Highly Flexible Shooting

For Use in a Wide Range of Fields

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.

Images with the Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) Effect

Image with DRS OFF Image with DRS ON

Cine-like Gamma Curves

7-mode Gamma for Richer Gradation

Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam HD camera-recorders
for digital cinema, Panasonic has equipped the AG-HMR10 Series 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.

AG-HCK10G 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

CINE-LIKE-D The Cine-like mode shifted to prioritize dynamic range

CINE-LIKE-V The Cine-like mode shifted to prioritize contrast

Quick, Easy Focusing

Blown highlights
are suppressed.

Blocked shadows
are suppressed.

Highly Detailed Image Composition

Advanced Pro-tuning Functions

Matrix settings

•

Lets you choose basic color hues that convey the desired overall image mood.

NORM1 For colors suited to shooting outdoors or under halogen lights.

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 highlights within the frame. (AUTO/LOW/MID/HIGH)

Adjustable detail level, V detail level, detail coring and skin tone detail

•

Corrects edges, removes image noise, smoothes skin's texture.

Adjustable chroma level, chroma phase, color temp and master pedest al

•

Sets the basic levels for brightness and other signals.

White balance

•

1-value memor y, 2-value preset ( 3200 k, 5600 k) and Auto Tracking White (ATW).

Zebra

•

Select any two levels from among 50 % to 105 %, in 5 % steps.

HD Focus Assist Function

In addition to the center zoom function, which enlarges the center area of
the image for easier focusing, a focus bar can be displayed to indicate the
focus level by the length of the bar. A peak hold function in the focus bar
makes it easy to find the optimal focus position. The One-Push Auto Focus
mode also lets you temporarily switch to AF mode during manual focusing.

* This function

cannot be
used for digital
zooming.

Image before center zoom Image with center zoom

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.

Options Interface

VW-W4307H

Wide-conversion lens

* These options are not available in some areas.

VW-T4314H

Tele-conversion lens

AG-C20003G 3 m (9.84 ft)
AG-C20020G 20 m ( 65.62 ft)

Camera Head Option Cable

(2.11 inches)

12 1310

Recording Unique News Angle

The AG-HCK10G makes it easy to shoot from high angles. And
because the AG-HMR10 Series recorder comes standard with
HD-SDI output, you don't need a converter for connecting to an HD
digital broadcast recorder, an HD switcher, or a relay transponder.

Recording Plant and Animal Observations

The compact AG-HCK10G can be easily set up in the shadow of a
tree for close-up observation of plants and animals in their natural
habitat. The Time Stamp function lets you insert information such as
the date and time directly onto the images as you record, for
scientific use.

Side View

53.5 mm

123. 8 m m

(4.87 inches)

56 mm
(2.20 inches)

Bottom View

55.45 mm

(2.18 inches)

Vehicle Onboard Shooting

ehicle Onboard Shootin

Simply attach the camera to the dashboard, and place the recorder
in the glove box for space-saving installation.

Shooting from Special Angles

The AG-HCK10G lets you shoot from angles that would be difficult
with ordinary cameras, such as high places and narrow spaces.
Because the recorder and camera are separate, even if some
unexpected problem should occur with the camera, the recorded
data remains safe.

Rear View

1/4-16UNC depth 5.5 mm (0.22 inches )

35 mm

(1.38 inches )

14 mm (0.55 inches)

49.8 mm
(1.96 inches )

56 mm
(2.20 inches)