Panasonic p2 ag-hpx 500 manual

For shooting, follow the steps below. Page Normal Recording To use the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed and shutter mode.

For more information, see [Setting the Electronic Shutter] page This function records a single shot at each unit of time which has been set. MCR mode allows you to record signals from the Setting menu Setting connector and play back P2 card clips.

Page Recording Time Codes And User Bits Recording time codes and user bits These values are recorded as listed below depending on system frequency and recording format. For directions on navigating the menu, see [Using the menus] page For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the menus] page Then, press the dial button. Page 85 Using an NP-1 type battery pack Insert the battery and slide it in the When replacing the battery holder, consult your direction of the arrow.

Release lever Remove the battery holder. Insert the plate and slide it as shown below. Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap. Page 94 Set the image. If the lens is provided with an extender, 1 Shoot a solid white sheet of paper. For details on menu operation, refer to [Using For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the menus] page Page Preparing For Audio Input Preparing for Audio Input Take the following steps to prepare the camera for Connect the microphone cable to the connecting audio input devices.

MIC IN jack on the camera. When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the tripod adapter supplied with the camera. Mount the tripod adapter on the tripod. Page Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails Chapter A clip is a data group that includes the images and voices created from one shooting session, together with additional information such as text memos and meta data.

When Indicators switching is done from the regular screen display M Shot mark : to the thumbnail screen display, all the clips will be This indicates that a clip has a shot mark.

MCR mode. The following slots. You can initialize them separately. Selects the recording format for P2 card. Page Vf! Led Screen Item Description of settings Items in bold are factory settings. Memory Card Camera-Recorder. Also for:. Using an NP-1 type battery pack Insert the battery and slide it in the When replacing the battery holder, consult your direction of the arrow.

The lithium battery is a critical component. This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting. Below you will find previews of the content of the user manuals presented on the following pages to Panasonic AG-HPX Selects the recording format for P2 card.

Contents Precautions for Use Enter text from picture: Shoot the white chart so that the full screen is white. Shot Mark Deleting Clips Restoring Clips Setting of Clip Meta Data Formatting a P2 Card Formatting SD memory cards Clip Property P2 Card Status Display SD memory card Status Display Using the menus Initializing the menu settings Setup menu structure Camera CAM mode menu MCR mode menu Setup menu list LED screen Procedures for establishing a connection with a PC PC mode Procedures for connecting a hard disk Inspections Before Shooting Preparing for Inspections Inspecting the Camera Unit Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions Eyepiece Care Charging the internal battery Warning System Warning Description Tables Updating Camera Drivers Connector signal description Introduction 1 Chapter.

Also equipped with a variable frame rate feature for cinematic expression and effects. All these features make possible recording of high-quality image content. This produces high-quality images in all video formats.

This puts features such as undercranking dropping frames and overcranking high frame rate for quick motion and slow motion cinelike effects at the disposal of the camera crew. Playing back a recording made at a frame rate set in the camera at the normal rate provides speed effects without using a frame rate converter. Native mode also extends the recording time. In Recording at 30P or 25P 50 Hz mode applies a pulldown.

Combined with the variable frame rate functions, this function allows you to create a blurring effect or an undercranking effect. The camera also features a synchro scan function for capturing screen shots from a computer monitor. This dial allows you to instantly retrieve settings that suit shooting conditions. This function automatically corrects the registration error caused by the slight chromatic aberration that the lens cannot compensate for, in order to minimize color bleeding into surrounding image areas.

The remote control allows you to adjust camera image and recording controls at a distance while viewing what you are shooting. The 4- channel audio capability makes both microphone and line input possible on up to four channels.

Comprising four SD memory cards, a P2 card is a broadcast industry standard memory card with four times the capacity of a conventional SD memory card in a compact and lightweight 45 g design. The connectors are professional grade to withstand long-term continual insertion and removal. Transfer speeds far surpassing those of hard disks also help to speed up production processes.

The four P2 c a rd slots allow continuous recording on four P2 cards and also offer the following recording capabilities i n a memory card camera-recorder. A full memory card can be replaced while recording is made on another card. Successively swapping card s in this way gives you virtually unlimited recording capacity.

Unlike a VTR system, there is no need to locate a blank section before recording. It can begin recording immediately even when you are using it to preview video. In normal use, there is no chance of accidentally deleting a recording. In the standby mode, the camera will memorize video and audio for up to 3 seconds in HD and 7 seconds in SD. Starting the recording operation will record the preset duration of video and audio already memorized in standby.

To preview a clip on the LCD monitor or to check clip data, simply choose the clip you want from the list of thumbnails. A text memo function is also provided. Vi deo line outputs both BNC are provided as standard. A down-converter is also built-in. Aspect mode can also be selected. This control is particularly useful for adjusting the sound level when you have to co ntrol both video and audio recording. The control can be disabled. Introduction 1.

This unit is compatible with P2 Professional Plug-in cards. Excelling at high transfer speeds, the P2 card enables high vision recording and smooth editing and dubbing. The data file is transferred for nonlinear editing on your computer or other unit. The unit directly controls the external hard disk drive, and transfers the data file to it.

Desk at the following Web sites. Functions their and Parts. This unit is connected to an external AC adapter. For details, refer to [Use of the external DC power supply] page When an excessive amount of current is fed through the video camera recorder, due to any abnormal event, the breaker automatically turns off the power in order to protect the device. If there is no unusual reaction, the unit can be powered-up. The lens connection cord is connected here.

Functions their and PartsChapter2. Power for the microphone comes from this jack. To use a phantom-powered microphone, set the menu option F. For adjustment, each control must be depressed while turning. Use this switch to select recording level control mode for Audio Channels 1 and 2. AUTO: Recording level automatically controlled. MAN: Recording level manually controlled. MIC: Audio signal from a self-powered active microphone is input.

The main unit does not supply power to the remote microphone. The unit supplies power to the remote microphone. Power is supplied when R. Functions their and Parts 2 Chapter. Used to control the volume of sound output from the monitor speakers and earphones. It also adjusts the alarm sound volume. The speakers output EE sound during recording, and reproduced sound during playback.

EE sound and playback sound are not output during alarm sound output. This connector is designed for audio monitoring stereo earphones. When earphones are connected, sound from the speakers is automatically muted. This output socket is designed for VDC. It provides a maximum current of 1. Functions their and Parts 2.

This control adjusts the amount of light entering the CCD. Use this control in strong outdoor lighting. These buttons can be assigned user-selected functions, using a menu option. Each button, when pressed, performs the assigned function. Used to enable or disable the electronic shutter.

OFF: Electronic shutter disabled. SEL: Used to change the speed of the electronic shutter. This dial switch returns to its original position.

Each turn of the switch alters the shutter speed. For more information, see [Setting the Electronic Shutter] page Automatically adjusts the white balance. The adjusted value is stored in memory.

Usually, when you adjust levels to shoot people or scenery against a strongly lit background, the background will be totally whited-out, with buildings and other objects blurred. For more information, see [Adjusting the White Balance] page The time code indication stays on. Since this button does not work in the PC mode, power off the camera to exit the PC mode and switch to another mode. This switch selects the power saving mode.

But it remains on during special recording. If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the beginning of the clip being played is located in pause mode cue-up mode. During pause, this button performs fast playback. If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the beginning of the next clip is located in pause mode cue-up mode. Press the red and white buttons simultaneously to start recording the input signal and press the STOP button to stop recording.

To record input signals, be sure to set the MCR format to the input signal format before starting recording. Do not change the format or terminate signal input during recording.

Used to open the slide-out door for inserting P2 cards. While depressing this button, slide the door to the left. Connect a USB 2. The camera cannot be used for recording, playback or clip operations when this function is used. This connector inputs a reference signal when the camera unit is gen-locked, or when the time code is externally locked.

By connecting the extension control unit AJRC10G optional accessory , some functions of the camera can be remote-controlled. Insert an SD memory card optional accessory in this slot. Use of such cards may prevent recording. Note that this camera will not operate normally when a mini SD adapter is installed without also inserting a card.

Be sure to insert a card when an adapter is installed. Be sure to format such cards in this camera. This LED indicates access status for all four P2 card slots.

It blinks when any of the inserted P2 cards is accessed and lights when a card is inserted. This connector does not support up-conversion. During recording, selecting a position with a different frame rate will not change the frame rate until the camera is set to recording standby mode.

This button turns focus assist on and off. In MCR mode, press this button to switch between the thumbnail screen and input mode. Note that this switchover is not performed during recording or playback. In thumbnail display mode, use this button to access thumbnail menu functions to delete clips, for example. For details, see [Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails] page For details, see [Shooting and.