Precaution for use. Panasonic ag hmc 151, AVCCAM AG-HMC151E, AG-HMC151E, AG-HMC151EJ

Precaution for use

Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.

• When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting.

Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone.

• These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the recorded contents. Before making a

recording, set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 28)

Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings.

• Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in cases where images and/ or sound were not recorded as you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or SD/SDHC

Memory Cards.

Respect copyrights

• Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio material you have recorded for any purpose other than your own personal enjoyment. Remember that restrictions apply to the shooting of certain material even if it is intended for private use.

Caution regarding laser beams

• The CCD may be damaged if it is subjected to light from a laser beam.

When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used, be careful not to allow the laser beam to shine directly on the lens.

Media that can be used in this unit

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SD/SDHC Memory Cards can be used in this unit. For details, refer to page 9.

Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod

• The tripod mounting hole is 5.5 mm deep. Do not force the tripod screw beyond this depth.

You can damage the camera-recorder if you use any screw other than 1/4-20UNC.

For other usage notes, see page 104.

Attach the tripod to the tripod hole.

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About this manual

Note concerning illustrations in these instructions

Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the actual camera-recorder.

References

• References are shown as (Page 00).

SD/SDHC Memory Cards

• Both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards as referred to as “SD Memory Cards” in these operating instructions.

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The SDHC logo is a trademark.

The miniSD logo is a trademark.

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“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

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This product has been manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

● registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica

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Microsystems IR GmbH.

DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica

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Camera AG.

Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States

● and/or other countries.

Screenshots are used in accordance with

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Microsoft Corporation guidelines.

IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of

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International Business Machines Corporation.

Intel® is a registered trademark or a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Macintosh® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other

● countries.

Other model names, company names, and product names listed in these operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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This product is licensed under the AVC Patent

Portfolio License for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer, and no license is granted or shall be implied for any use other than the personal uses detailed below.

standard (“AVC Video”) a consumer engaged in a personal and noncommercial activity video provider licensed to provide AVC Video

• Additional information may be obtained from

MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com).

MPEG LA where SD Memory Cards containing information recorded with this product are to be distributed to end users for commercial purposes.

“End user” refers to persons or organizations handling such contents for personal use.

What is AVCHD?

AVCHD is a standard for the recording and playback of highly detailed, high-definition video.

Video is compressed in the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 formats, and audio is recorded in Dolby Digital.

Information regarding compatibility of SDHC Memory Cards and recorded video

SDHC Memory Cards

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SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with non-SDHC-compatible equipment.

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Ensure that all equipment is SDHC-compatible when using card with other devices.

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Compatibility of recorded video

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Recorded video cannot be used with non-AVCHD-compatible equipment. For details, please see your product’s operating instructions.

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Recorded video cannot be played back on non-compatible

(non-AVCHD-compatible) equipment.

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Playback may not always be possible on all AVCHD-compatible equipment. Please use this product for playback in such instances.

Older, non-AVCHD-compatible

DVD recorder or DVD player, etc.

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