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New, Lightweight AVCCAM Camcorder with Full-HD Images and Advanced Functions
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(1) Faster, easier editing because digitisation 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 improve your bottom line. Users can also take advantage of a special 3-year free-repair service program that Panasonic offers for AVCCAM equipment.

You can use AG-HMC41

The SD Memory Card Helps Preserve the Environment with Its Reusability and Low Power Consumption
The SDHC/SD Memory Card media for the AVCCAM camcorder is totally free from abrasion and dropout. There is no drive mechanism required, as there is for tape and disc-based recorders, so power consumption is low and size and weight Reuse are reduced. Malfunctions are less likely to occur, and there is no need to replace heads Recording Initialisation or transport components. This translates into lower costs and easier maintenance, greater SD Memory Card energy savings, and less waste when the unit is eventually disposed of. All of these features help to conserve the environment.

Style 1

With handle detached, this super-compact camera fits easily into a bag or pack for highest mobility.

three different ways ys

Styl Style 3
With the optional XLR adapter mounted on the t handle, the AG-HMC41 has outstanding audio handle specs, plus the ability to add two external phantom microphones or line inputs with level controls.

Style 2

With handle in place, the AG-HMC41 is easy to carry and han easy to use, even when shooting at difficult angles.

304 mm (136 mm wide)

S u p er b Fu ll - H D Imag e Qual ity
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 colour 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 colours, delicate nuances, and exceptional shading. This advanced lens also lets you capture 40.8mm wide-angle shots (35mm lens equivalent) - unusual for such a compact unit.
Highly Nuanced Image Expression 3.05-megapixel Progressive 3MOS Sensors
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 colours of light (red, green and blue), they render more precise images and more faithful colours than the single light-receiving 1MOS sensor.

High-quality Digital Stills Still Shots with 10.6-megapixel Resolution (approx.)
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-HMC41 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-HMC41 is not equipped with a flash function. The digital zoom cannot be used.
Highly Detailed Image Composition Advanced Pro Tuning Functions

Matrix settings

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

What's the 3MOS System?

HD Lens Unit (13 Elements in 10 Groups)

Low-dispersion Glass

Reduces colour aberration to produce clear images.

Image with still shots

NORM1 NORM2 FLUO CINE-LIKE For colours suited to shooting outdoors or under halogen lights. For colours more vivid than NORM1. For colours suited to shooting indoors under fluorescent lights. To reproduce colours similar to those in cinemas.

Highly Refractive Lens

Makes it possible to fit a 12x optical zoom in a compact unit. RGB filter Image sensor
Light of any colour other than the filter colour is absorbed.

Prism Image sensor

The 3MOS system offers three times the light utilisation of a 1MOS system.
Multi-coated Lens Surfaces
Reduces flare and ghosts.

Knee point settings

Controls the highlights within the frame. (AUTO/LOW/MID/HIGH)
3MOS (metal-oxide semiconductor)
image sensors process the three primary colours of light (red, green and blue).

Aspherical Lenses

Enhances resolution and contrast.
Adjustable H detail level, V detail level,
detail coring and skin detail
Corrects edges and removes image noise.
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-HMC41 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.
Adjustable chroma level, chroma phase,
colour temp and master pedestal
Sets the basic levels for brightness and other signals.

Two scene files

The AG-HMC41 can save two sets of camera settings as scene files for instant recall later in similar shooting conditions.
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-HMC41 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.

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 Stabiliser (OIS)
Because the hand-shake correction is done by actually driving the lens, there's none of the image degradation that occurs with electronic stabilisation. 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.
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 minimises 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

Image with VIDEO GAMMA

Image with CINE-LIKE GAMMA

AG-HMC41 Gamma Modes

HD NORM LOW SD NORM HIGH B.PRESS CINE-LIKE-D CINE-LIKE-V Suitable for HD recording Works to flatten out a high contrast scene Normal setting for SD (This was available in the DVX100 series.) Provides more contrast and colour gradation Provides more contrast and blacks in low contrast scenes The Cine-like mode shifted to prioritise dynamic range The Cine-like mode shifted to prioritise contrast

Image with OIS OFF

Image with OIS ON
Blown highlights are suppressed.
Blocked shadows are suppressed.
Ad va nce d H D Record ing Tec hnolog y
P rofess i ona l Func ti on
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-HMC41 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 1080/25p and 720 progressive images in addition to 1080/50i from the AG-HMC41s 1920 x 1080 full-raster HD images.

A Wide Range of Assist Functions g for Easy HD Shooting in a Compact Body
Intuitive, Easy Operation 2.7-inch Wide LCD Monitor with Touch Panel or
The 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot (approx.) LCD monitor is especially convenient when shooting wide-screen images. e-screen Just use a finger on the touch panel screen to start een playback, make menu settings, and even focus the n camera. You can rotate the LCD monitor 270 degrees for or easier viewing when shooting low-angle or other difficult e shots. This lets you check the framing and parameter display on the LCD monitor as you shoot. oot.
HD multi-format recording

Recording Format

(only PH mode) 720 (only PH mode) 1080/50i 1080/25p 720/50p 720/25p
Records for 180 minutes (approx.) in the highest-quality (PH) mode

Recording Mode

PH Mode HA Mode HG Mode HE Mode

Image Size (H x V)

Bit Rate
Max. Recording Time with a 32GB SDHC Memory Card
Approx. 180 minutes Approx. 240 minutes Approx. 320 minutes Approx. 720 minutes
1920 x 1080 Approx. 21 Mbps (Average), 1280 x 720 Max. 24 Mbps 1920 x 1080 Approx. 17 Mbps (Average) 1920 x 1080 Approx. 13 Mbps (Average) 1440 x 1080 Approx. 6 Mbps (Average)
Quick, Easy Focusing HD Focus Assist
unction Centre zoom/Focus bar function
The centre zoom function enlarges the centre of the frame for better ges visibility, and HD focus assist displays a bar that grows and shrinks to indicate the degree of focusing. g.

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 digitising. The tiny SDHC Memory Card is durable, too. Its operating range is from -25C to +85C, 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*1 of HD data can be recorded onto a single SDHC 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.

2.7-inch LCD

Colour bars ON/OFF button Zebra/Centre marker button OIS ON/OFF button
On-site Recording and Monitoring Convenient Recording Functions
Professional Audio Quality Detachable XLR adapter (option)
The AG-HMC41 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.)
Focus assist button Built-in stereo microphone

Interval REC

You can make automatic, intermittent recordings at set intervals from one frame per second to one frame every two minutes. For example, use Interval REC to record operations at a construction site, to shoot sunsets, or to capture time-lapse recordings of growing plants.
*The maximum recording interval is 24 hours.

Iris/Focus select switch

White balance button Auto/Manual switch User button 3 User buttons 1 and 2 SD memory card slot DISP/MODE check button Counter (TC/UB) button Counter reset button

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.

*Only for motion images.

REC Start/Stop Component terminal A/V output terminal
SD Down-conversion Output Recording or Playback Images
The AG-HMC41 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.

REC check/PHOTO button Zoom lever HDMI output terminal
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-colour 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.

Microphone jack

One-touch Operation of Key Functions Three User Buttons
The AG-HMC41 lets you assign any three of the following 14 functions to the three User buttons for instant access. Side crop Letterbox Squeeze
Camera remote terminals Headphone jack Power ON/OFF Quick start button XLR adapter terminal USB 2.0
INH (PUSH) AF BACKLIGHT BLACKFADE WHITEFADE ATW HIGH GAIN D.ZOOM EVF DTL LAST CLIP WFM
Other Professional Features
SPOTLIGHT ATW LOCK SHOT MARK
Monitor Connection HDMI Output Terminal
The AG-HMC41 is equipped with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output terminal for digital transferring of high-quality HD video and audio signals.
*The AG-HMC41 cannot output HDMI, component and composite signals at the same time. Also, a separately purchased cable may be required for connecting the AG-HMC41 to a professional monitor.

System Chart

AG-MC200G

XLR Microphone

AG-MYA30G

XLR Audio Input Adapter

DC Light

Headphone

Detachable Light Shoe Handle (Standard)
Component Video Composite Video Audio ch1 Audio ch2 HDMI Video Monitor (LCD/PDP etc.)
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. Centre marker: Provides an accurate numeric display of the brightness at screen centre. Colour 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: Controls zoom, rec, focus and iris. Allows use of any camera remote controller that is compatible with the AG-DVX100/HVX200/HMC150 series. Smooth zoom stop: Use the menu to select standard or smooth zoom stopping.

Windows PC/Mac

(Installed AVCCAM Viewer Software)

VW-VBG260E VW-VBG6E

DC Cable (Supplied with the AG-HMC41) Battery Pack
PC Connection via USB 2.0 (Type mini B)
The standard USB terminal (Type mini B) allows the AG-HMC41 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.

USB 2.0

VW-T4314HE
Tele Conversion Lens (1.4x)

VW-W4307HE

Wide Conversion Lens (0.7x) Camera Remote ZOOM & S/S Remote Control Focus & Iris Remote Control

VW-VBG130E

Battery Pack
Battery Pack (Supplied with the AG-HMC41)
Panasonics Secure Battery
AC Cable (Supplied with the AG-HMC41)
Optional Optical Accessories
(Filter Diameter: 43mm) SDHC/SD Memory Card Tripod
AC Adapter (Supplied with the AG-HMC41) Wireless Remote Control (Supplied with the AG-HMC41)
Supplied with the AG-HMC41
Optional Camera Remote Accessories (Third Party)
The AVCHD Format Enables Smooth Production and Easy Internet Distribution. Tapeless Design Means Lower Total Costs
Unlike tape, AVCHD files require no digitising*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*3, like content production, Internet distribution and source material archiving. 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.

Options

VW-VBG130E Battery Pack

7.2V 1,320mAh

AG-MC200G XLR microphone
Sensitivity: -40 dB 3.5 dB

(0dB=1V/Pa, at 1kHz)

VW-W4307HE Wide-conversion lens
Maximum Input level: 127 dB
(1000Hz, Distortion within 1%)

S/N: More than 69 dB

VW-VBG260E Battery Pack

7.2V 2,640mAh

(Supplied with the AG-HMC41)
AG-MYA30G XLR microphone adapter
VW-T4314HE Tele-conversion lens

Nonlinear Editing System

USB 2.0 US

BD/DVD Production

AG-HMC41 SDHC/SD Memory Card

Web Image

*1: Editing may require conversion to an intermediate codec, depending on the editing software. The conversion speed will vary depending on the hardware specifications of the Windows PC or 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 or Mac). Some computers may not recognise the SDHC Memory Card. If that occurs, use an SDHC Memory Card Reader. *3: AVCHD-compatible software is required. The minimum system requirements for using the software must also be satisfied.

VW-VBG6E Battery Pack

7.2V 5,800mAh
RP-SDW32G RP-SDW16G SDHC memory card
BT-LH2550 BT-LH1760 BT-LH1710 BT-LH900A BT-LH80WU LCD monitor

25.17 8.4 7.9

*An HDMI-DVI-D conversion connector is required to connect the AG-HMC41 to the BT-LH2250/LH1760/LH1710 monitor. For all other monitors, a D-terminal component (Y/PB /PR BNC terminal) conversion cable is required and included. *These options are not available in some areas.
Load Data to a Windows PC/Mac or Write It to a Blu-ray Disc with AVCCAM Viewer

(Download it for Free)

AVCCAM Viewer *1 for Windows PC/Mac *2 makes it easy to preview AVCCAM files and other AVCHD motion images, still image and meta-data, with very simple operation. Files can be played from an SD Memory Card, Blu-ray Disc, or hard disk, and saved to a PC (hard disk) from an SD Memory Card or Blu-ray Disc. Files can also be copied or deleted, meta-data can be displayed, and data can be written to an SD Memory Card or Blu-ray Disc *3. AVCCAM Restorer software can also be used to restore files that were damaged, for example, by a power interruption during recording.

[Windows PC]

CPU: Intel Core2 Duo or better (2.4 GHz or better is recommended) OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Windows XP SP2 or later RAM: 1024 MB or more for Windows Vista, 512 MB or more for Windows XP (1024 MB or more recommended)

AVCHD Nonlinear Editing

Compatibility with existing HD editing environments AVCHD files can be transferred at high speed by using the USB 2.0 interface to connect the AG-HMC41 or an SDHC Memory Card reader to a Windows PC/Mac. This dramatically improves productivity when compared with the time-consuming task of digitising. g

Specifications

[GENERAL]
Power Supply: Power Consumption: DC7.2V (using with battery), 7.3V (using with AC adapter) 7.8 W (max., when the AG-MYA30G XLR microphone adapter is connected) 5.8 W (in standalone condition)

[Still Picture]

Compression Method: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2 standard), DPOF SD Memory Card: 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, Recording Media: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16) SDHC Memory Card: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32) Recording Pixels: [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 Quality: Fine/Normal Flach Function: No Number of Recordable [4:3] 6030 (9M 3520 x 2640 pixels)*4 Still Pictures*3 (approx): [3:2] 5300 (10.6M pixels)*4 [16:9] 5580 (10M pixels)*4

USB 2.0 AG HMC41 AG-HMC41 AVCHD compatible Nonlinear Editing System* USB 2.0 SDHC/SD Memory Card SDHC Card Reader

BD (BD-Video)

Operating Temperature: 0C to 40C Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% (No condensation) Weight: Approx. 0.98 kg camcorder only Approx. 1.4 kg including SD memory cards, supplied battery, microphone and XLR adapter Dimensions (W x H x D): 304 mm excluding the projection part

DVD (AVCHD)

[CAMERA]
3MOS (1/4.1-inch progressive modes supported) 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) Lens: LEICA DICOMAR lens with optical image stabiliser, motorised/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) Optical Colour Separation: Prism system ND Filter: Auto On/Off by IRIS Minimum shooting distance: 0.9 m Gain Selection: <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) Shutter Speed: <Motion Image> 50i/50p mode: 1/50 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (7 steps) (Preset) 25p mode: 1/25 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (8 steps) <Still Image> 1/2 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (16 steps) 50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. Shutter Speed: (Synchro Scan) 25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. Slow Shutter Speed: 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. Minimum Luminance: Approx. 1 lx (Gain: +34dB, Slow Shutter: 1/2 sec.) 2x/5x/10x (Assigned to the USER button, only available for 1080/50i, 720/50p) Digital Zoom: Filter Diameter: 43mm Pick-up Device: Picture Elements:

[Video System]

Video Signals: HDMI Output: Component Output: A/V Output: 1080/50i, 720/50p HDMI 1 (HDMI Type A terminal), 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50p (Not compatible with VIERA Link) Mini-D 1, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , PB/PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Recording/Playback: Dolby Digital/2 ch 48 kHz 16 bit PH mode: 384 kbps, HA, HG and HE mode: 256 kbps Exclusive terminal for AG-MYA30G Stereo microphone Output: 316 mV, 600 , 2 ch 2 ch (Linear PCM), 5.1 ch (Dolby Digital) Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) mm (round) 1 -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) Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0) 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 2.7 inches, wide LCD colour monitor, Approx. 230,000 pixels 0.26 inches, wide LCD colour viewfinder, Approx. 113,000 pixels

DVD-Video (SD)

*New AVCHD transcoder software is available for free downloading on the following website. <https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/download.htm>
CPU: Core2 Duo 2.6 GHz or faster (including compatible CPUs) OS: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) RAM: 1024 MB or more (2048 MB or more 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. Intel

[Audio System]

Compression Method: Sampling Frequency: Quantization: Compression Bit-rate:
Bundled*1 with EDIUS Neo 2 Nonlinear Editing Software*2

(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.

[Audio IN/OUT]

XLR Input: Internal Microphone: A/V Output: HDMI Output: Headphone: Built-in Speaker: External Microphone Input:

Features

AVCHD converter 3 (included) lets you convert 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 different HD/SD data Provides output in a variety of image file formats, including AVI, H.264 and QuickTime
[PC Minimum System Requirements]
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster (Centrino, Xeon, Core Duo with the same or better performance) *SSE2 or above required. Multicore/multi-CPU compatibility OS: Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 (32-bit/64-bit) (Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate), Windows XP SP2 or above (32-bit) (Home/Professional) RAM: 1024 MB or more (1024 MB or more recommended) *1: Limited time offer. The package model number is AG-HMC41EU *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 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>
Copying onto BD/DVDs with DVD Recorder
You can easily copy AVCHD data onto the built-in HDD of a Panasonic DVD recorder. You can also copy HD images onto a BD or DVD. ca

[Other Connectors]

USB: Camera Remote:

[Video Recording]

Recording Format: Compression Method: Recording Media*1: AVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 SD Memory Card : 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16) SDHC Memory Card : 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32) Recording Video Format: PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p (over 50i), 720/50p, 720/25p (over 50p) Transmission Rate: 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) Interval REC*2: 1sec. / 10sec. / 30sec. / 1min. / 2min. / OFF SD 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) Thumbnail View: Selectable from 20 frames/page, 9 frames/page, and 1 frame/page Editing Functions: Delete, write-protect Formatting Function: Yes

AG HMC41 AG-HMC41

SDHC/SD Memory Card M

DVD Recorder*

BD/DVD (AVCHD)

[Monitor]

LCD Monitor: Viewfinder:
*Needs to be compatible with AVCHD. DVD recorder is not available in some areas.

HD Playback on a Monitor

Full-HD images recorded in AVCHD can be previewed on a monitor. g

[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 memory card (8MB to 32GB) can be used for storing/reading scene file and user file, and reading metadata. *2: Records only in PH mode, 1080/25p. The maximum recording interval is 24 hours. *3: The number of recordable still pictures varies depending on the subject and whether both Fine and Normal mode pictures are included. *4: Fine mode, using a 32GB SDHC Memory Card. *Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
AG-HMC41 Monitor *Needs to be compatible with AVCHD playback. Use an HDMI cable with Type A terminal. (Not compatible with VIERA Link)

SDHC/SD Memory Card

PANASONIC AG-HMC41
GENERAL Power Supply: DC7.2V (using with battery), 7.3V (using with AC adapter) Power Consumption: 7.8 W (max., when the AG-MYA30G XLR microphone adapter is connected) 5.8 W (in standalone condition) Operating Temperature: 0C to 40C Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% (No condensation) Weight: Approx. 0.98 kg camcorder only Approx. 1.4 kg including SD memory cards, supplied battery, microphone and XLR adapter Dimensions (W x H x D): 304 mm excluding the projection part CAMERA Pick-up Device: 3MOS (1/4.1-inch progressive modes supported) Picture Elements: 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) Lens: LEICA DICOMAR lens with optical image stabiliser, motorised/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) Optical Colour Separation: Prism system ND Filter: Auto On/Off by IRIS Minimum shooting distance: 0.9 m Gain Selection: <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 1dB steps) Shutter Speed: <Motion Image> 50i/50p mode: 1/50 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (7 steps) 25p mode: 1/25 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (8 steps) <Still Image> 1/2 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (16 steps) (Preset) Shutter Speed: 50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
(Synchro Scan) 25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. Slow Shutter Speed: 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. Minimum Luminance: Approx. 1 lx (Gain: +34dB, Slow Shutter: 1/2 sec.) Digital Zoom: 2x/5x/10x (Assigned to the USER button, only available for 1080/50i, 720/50p) Filter Diameter: 43mm VIDEO RECORDING Recording Format: AVCHD Compression Method: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Interval REC*2: 1sec. / 10sec. / 30sec. / 1min. / 2min. / OFF SD 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) Thumbnail View: Selectable from 20 frames/page, 9 frames/page, and 1 frame/page Editing Functions: Delete, write-protect Formatting Function: Yes Recording Media*1: SD Memory Card : 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16) SDHC Memory Card : 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32) Recording Video Format: PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p (over 50i), 720/50p, 720/25p (over 50p) Transmission Rate: 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) Interval REC*2: 1sec. / 10sec. / 30sec. / 1min. / 2min. / OFF SD 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) Thumbnail View: Selectable from 20 frames/page, 9 frames/page, and 1 frame/page Editing Functions: Delete, write-protect Formatting Function: Yes STILL PICTURE Compression Method: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2 standard), DPOF Recording Media: SD Memory Card: 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16) SDHC Memory Card: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32) Recording Pixels: [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 Quality: Fine/Normal Flach Function: No Number of Recordable Still Pictures*3 (approx): [4:3] 6030 (9M 3520 x 2640 pixels)*4 [3:2] 5300 (10.6M pixels)*4 [16:9] 5580 (10M pixels)*4 VIDEO SYSTEM Video Signals: 1080/50i, 720/50p HDMI Output: HDMI 1 (HDMI Type A terminal), 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50p (Not compatible with VIERA Link) Component Output: Mini-D 1, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , PB/PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 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) 1 Built-in Speaker: 20 mm (round) 1 External Microphone Input: -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 USB: Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0) Camera Remote: 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 MONITOR LCD Monitor: 2.7 inches, wide LCD colour monitor, Approx. 230,000 pixels Viewfinder: 0.26 inches, wide LCD colour viewfinder, Approx. 113,000 pixels