background image

Options

[GENERAL]

Power Supply: 

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

Power Consumption: 

9.8W (when recording)

Operating Temperature:  0°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity: 

10% to 80% (No condensation)

Weight: 

Approx. 1.7 kg

 

camcorder only 

 

Approx. 1.98 kg including SD memory cards, supplied battery, and microphone

Dimensions: 

154 (W) × 164 (H) × 397 (D) mm, excluding the projection part

[CAMERA]

Pick-up Device: 

3CCD (1/3-inch interline transfer type, and progressive modes supported)

Lens: 

LEICA DICOMAR lens with optical image stabilizer, motorized/manual mode switching  

 

13× zoom, F1.6 — 3.0 (f=3.9mm to 51mm/35mm equivalent: 28mm to 368mm)

Optical Color Separation:  Prism system
ND Filter: 

1/4, 1/16, 1/64

Gain Selection: 

50i/50p mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB, (0dB fixed in slow shutter mode) 

 

25p mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12 dB,  (0dB fixed in slow shutter mode)

Shutter Speed: 

50i/50p mode: 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. 

 

25p mode: 1/25, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.

Shutter Speed: 

50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/248.9 sec. 

(Synchro Scan) 

25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/248.9 sec. 

Slow Shutter Speed: 

50i/50p mode: 1/12 sec. and 1/25 sec. 

 

25p mode: 1/12 sec.

Minimum Luminance:  3 lx (when F1.6, +12dB of gain and 1/25 sec. of shutter speed)
Digital Zoom: 

2x/5x/10x (in 1080/50i or 720/50p, video format)

Filter Diameter: 

72 mm

[Recording]

Recording Format: 

AVCHD

Compression Method:  MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording Media*: 

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 and 720/25p (over 50p) 

(50 Hz mode) 

HA, HG and HE mode: 1080/50i only

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)

[Video System]

Video Signals: 

1080/50i, 720/50p

HDMI Output: 

HDMI × 1, 1080/50i, 720/50p and 576/50i 

 

(Not compatible with VIErA Link)

Component Output: 

Mini-D × 1, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, PB/PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω

Composite Output:  

Pin jack × 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

[Audio System]

Compression Method:  Recording/Playback: Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/2 ch
Sampling Frequency: 

48 kHz

Quantization: 

16 bit

Compression Bit-Rate:  PH mode: 2 CH 384 kbps,   HA, HG and HE mode: 2 CH 256 kbps

[Audio IN/OUT]

XLR Input: 

XLR (3 pins) × 2 (INPUT1, INPUT2), LINE/MIC selectable, High impedance 

 

LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: -50 dBu/-60 dBu (selectable in menu)

Internal Microphone: 

Stereo microphone

Line Output: 

Pin jack × 2 (CH1, CH2),  Output: 316 mV, 600 Ω

HDMI Output: 

2 ch (Linear PCM), 5.1 ch (AC3)

Headphone: 

Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) × 1

Built-in Speaker: 

20 mm (round) × 1

[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

TC PRESET IN/OUT : 

IN: 1.0 to 4.0 Vp-p, 10 kΩ 

(also used for VIDEO OUT)  OUT: 2.0±0.5 Vp-p, low impedance

[Monitor]

LCD Monitor: 

3.5 inches, LCD color monitor, 210,000 pixels

Viewfinder: 

0.44 inches, LCD color viewfinder, 235,000 pixels

[Standard Accessories]

AC adapter/charger, 2640mAh battery pack, AC cord, DC cord,  

Wireless remote controller with button-type battery, Microphone holder, Eye cup,

 

Shoulder Belt,  

Component video cable, PIN-BNC conversion plugs, Ferrite core, Binder, CD-ROM 

The following accessories are attached to the unit. Lens hood cap and INPUT 1/2 terminal cover

*SD/SDHC Memory card (8MB to 32GB) can be used for storing/reading scene file and user file, and reading metadata. 

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

Specifications

VW-VBG260

Battery Pack

• 7.2V 2,640mAh 

(Supplied with the AG-HMC150 
series)

VW-VBG6

Battery Pack

• 7.2V 5,800mAh 

AG-MC200G

XLR microphone
•Sensitivity: •40 •3.5 dB (0 
dB=1V/Pa, 1kHz) •Maximum Input 
level: 127 dB (1000Hz, Distortion 
within 1%) •S/N: More than 69 dB 

AG-SDV016G 

AG-SDV032G

SDHC memory card

BT-LH2600W  

26” HD/SD LCD monitor

BT-LH1760  

17” 100Hz/120Hz  

HD/SD LCD monitor

BT-LH1700W  

17” HD/SD LCD monitor

BT-LH900A  

8.4” HD/SD LCD monitor

BT-LH80WU 

7.9” HD/SD LCD monitor

*An HDMI-DVI-D conversion connector is required to connect the 

AG-HMC150 series to the BT-LH1760 monitor. For all other monitors, a 

D-Terminal component (Y/P

B

/P

R

 BNC terminal) conversion cable is required.

Summary of Contents for AVCCAM AG-HMC152

Page 1: ...AG HMC150 series Memory Card Camera Recorder AG HMC152 AG HMC153 AG HMC154 ...

Page 2: ...DHC or SD Memory Card media the AG HMC150 series produces exceptional images and responds to creative production needs It also features a 28mm 35mm equivalent wide angle lens widest in a professional camera of this class and a newly developed 1 3 inch 16 9 progressive CCD It further enhances image quality by adding a higher quality PH mode to the clean extended time recording abilities of the AVCH...

Page 3: ...r in creating and promoting the advantages of memory card recording both in its AVCCAM camcorders and P2 HD broadcast and professional systems through a program called the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program Memory Card Recording Lowers Costs and Helps the Environment AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program http panasonic biz sav pass_e AVCCAM users can join this service program by simply register...

Page 4: ...performance than previous models Backed by a high performance digital signal processor the CCD brings higher quality to HD images to meet the demands of broadcasters and high end video producers High Resolution Native Progressive 1080 50p Scan Progressive to interlace conversion cross conversion and down conversion all start with the 1080 50p scan That initial 1080p native progressive scan offers ...

Page 5: ...ight different shooting scenarios and enhance your creative abilities This includes the cinelike gamma which produces the characteristic warm tone of film recordings AG HMC150 series 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 PRES...

Page 6: ...hat contains compression induced block distortion as a reference image for motion compensation it exhibits residual distortion even within the same frame when a large amount of block distortion is generated MPEG 4 AVC H 264 detects block distortion in the decoding image and removes it with a context adaptive filter that functions according to the degree of distortion This prevents the propagation ...

Page 7: ...ut terminals 2 channels mic line switchable 48V compatible on the rear panel You can switch audio channels 1 and 2 separately to either line or front mic input which is especially useful when recording interviews or narration SMPTE Time Code Generator Reader The built in SMPTE time code generator reader lets you select the Free Run Rec Run modes preset and regenerate User bits are also provided Fa...

Page 8: ...cus Ring Focus Iris selector You can also add backlight correction or spotlight correction to the auto aperture function New Focus Assist Functions A new focus assist function with HD compatibility has also been added to the AG HMC150 series This is in addition to a center zoom function that enlarges the center of the frame and a histogram display You can select from three display modes center zoo...

Page 9: ...SB terminal Type mini B allows the AG HMC150 series to connect to a PC in device mode This lets a Windows PC 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 TC Set and User File Copy with Multi Cameras Connecting two AG HMC150 series cameras with a RCA cable allows the slave c...

Page 10: ...MB or more for Windows Vista 512 MB or more for Windows XP 1024 MB or more recommended 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 Windows AVCCAM Viewer AG HMC150 ser...

Page 11: ...n Method Recording Playback Dolby Digital Dolby AC3 2 ch Sampling Frequency 48 kHz Quantization 16 bit Compression Bit Rate PH mode 2 CH 384 kbps HA HG and HE mode 2 CH 256 kbps Audio IN OUT XLR Input XLR 3 pins 2 INPUT1 INPUT2 LINE MIC selectable High impedance LINE 0 dBu MIC 50 dBu 60 dBu selectable in menu Internal Microphone Stereo microphone Line Output Pin jack 2 CH1 CH2 Output 316 mV 600 Ω ...

Page 12: ...d warranty Free 3 years of Warranty Repairs Customers who register as users on the website will receive an extended warranty repair valid for up to three years AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program 1 Make sure to save the Registration Notice e mail during the warranty period Please note this is a site that is not maintained by Panasonic Canada Inc The Panasonic Canada Inc privacy policy does not a...

Reviews: