Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder Advanced Operating Instructions
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of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol. 1 (printed documents) contained in the supplied CD-ROM. Displays Menu Reference Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. M0612MO2025 -FJ ENGLISH VQT4K98A - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 2
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. • This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 3
Contents Volume 1 Read this first! (For AG-HPX255P) Read this first! (For AG-HPX255EN) Read this first! (For AG-HPX255P/ AG-HPX255EN) Outline of operations Before use Operating precautions Precaution for use Accessories Optional units Description of parts Description of parts Preparation Charging - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 4
VFR recording (pulldown recording 22 Using progressive mode and VFR recording function 23 Flow effect shooting 27 Shooting in manual mode 28 Switching to manual mode 28 Manual focusing 28 Using focus assist function 29 Iris adjustments 30 Adjusting the gain 30 Using super gain 31 Light - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 5
SETUP screen 147 CARD FUNCTIONS screen 150 OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 151 DIAGNOSTIC screen 153 OPTION MENU screen 154 Reference Before calling for service 155 Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit 158 Cleaning 159 Storage precautions 160 How to handle data recorded on P2 cards - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 6
Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a retractable 3.45-type LCD. Use the viewfinder that best suits the application and shooting conditions. • The brightness and hue may differ between the images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 7
Shooting Using the LCD monitor 1 Set the POWER/MODE switch to ON. (Page 25 of Vol. 1) 2 Open the LCD monitor. • It can open out to 90 degrees. Do not try to open it further as this will damage the camera-recorder. Emphasizing Image Outlines Emphasizing outlines of images in the viewfinder and on - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 8
Viewfinder (continued) Adjusting the screen display 1 Set the POWER/MODE switch to ON. (Page 25 of Vol. 1) 2 Press the MENU button. • For details on menu operation, refer to "Basic operations of setup menus" (Page 28 of Vol. 1). • You can also use the corresponding buttons on the remote control. - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 9
Shooting Tally lamp The tally lamp can be illuminated during recording by setting the tally LAMP item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (Page 151) to any setting other than OFF. When the camera-recorder is in any of the following states, the tally lamp blinks. • When the remaining battery capacity runs - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 10
. (Page 12) 1 Set the POWER/MODE switch to ON. (Page 25 of Vol. 1) • Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is lighted red. 2 Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • " A " appears on the viewfinder and LCD screens. • The focus, gain, iris and white balance are adjusted automatically - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 11
Shooting Under the following circumstances, even if you press the START/STOP button it may take some time until the writing to the P2 card finishes. For this reason, the operation will not be acknowledged if you press the START/STOP button too soon. • Stopped after only a short recording time • - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 12
Basic shooting operations (continued) Checking the shot videos (REC CHECK) Pressing the REC CHECK button after a recording will automatically play back the last two seconds of the most recent clip. Holding down the REC CHECK button will allow you to play back up to 10 seconds. Use this function to - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 13
Shooting Formatting P2 cards 1 Set the POWER/MODE switch to ON. (Page 25 of Vol. 1) 2 Turn the POWER/MODE switch to set to PB/ THUMBNAIL mode (PB/THUMBNAIL lamp illuminates). • Thumbnails are displayed. Mode lamp (PB/THUMBNAIL) POWER/MODE switch 4 On the thumbnails menu, select OPERATION and then - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 14
-recorder driver. ·· "Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit" (Page 158) • For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ P2 card recording times (When using one 64 GB card) System mode - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 15
Shooting Remove the P2 card 1 Push the OPEN lever of the P2 card slot cover downward () and slide to open (). 2 Check that the P2 card access lamp is not blinking orange. 3 Push the P2 card eject button and press it. 4 Remove the P2 card. P2 card access lamp P2 card eject button 3 4 • Do not - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 16
Using SD/SDHC memory cards You can use SD and SDHC memory cards (the term "SD memory card" is used for both hereafter) to save and load SCENE files and USER files, and to upload clip meta data. (Page 58) Installing and removing the SD memory card Installation 1 Push the OPEN lever of the P2 card - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 17
for this product. SD (from 8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC (from 4 GB to 32 GB) For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ • SD memory cards must not be used or stored in an environment where - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 18
the HANDLE ZOOM switch speeds by going to the setup menus, SW MODE screen HANDLE ZOOM. (Page 138) Zoom ring Set the ZOOM switch to MANUAL so that you can use the zoom ring. • You cannot use the zoom ring if the ZOOM switch is set to SERVO. Trying to use - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 19
Shooting Digital zoom function Assign the D.ZOOM function to USER MAIN or any of the USER 1 - 4 buttons to enable use of the digital zoom. (Page 39) Each press of the USER button to which D.ZOOM is assigned switches the zoom ratio in the following order: OFF (x1) → x2 → x5 → x10 → OFF (x1). • The - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 20
record as 59.94i (50i). The camera-recorder can also handle video shot in the 24PA mode (2:3:3:2 advanced pulldown). Note that AVC-Intra does not support pulldown recording. Camera-recorder capture (1080/24P over 60i) 2:3 pull-down recording A B C D Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De • In 24P/24PA - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 21
is fixed to 0 dB when set to 4 frames or less. Furthermore, AGC, auto iris, auto focus, and ATW do not function and must be operated manually. • Red, blue, or green points may appear on the screen when the frame rate is low. This is not a fault. *1 In 24PN/30PN (25PN) recording - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 22
setting. • Gain is fixed to 0 dB when set to 4 frames or less. Furthermore, AGC, auto iris and ATW do not function and must be operated manually. • Red, blue, or green points may appear on the screen when the frame rate is low. This is not a fault. 22 - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 23
Shooting Using progressive mode and VFR recording function Standard speed for film production Screen production normally requires a 24 fps (24 frames per second) frame rate (normal speed) for screening a film. Making the settings described below will provide film-quality playback. The 720P - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 24
Recording with Variable Frame Rate (VFR) (continued) Shooting at standard speed for producing commercials and TV programs When producing videos for display on a television screen such as HDTV/SDTV broadcast, a frame rate of 30 fps (30 frames per second), 25 fps (25 frames per second) for 50 Hz, is - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 25
Shooting Undercranking effects This effect produces the quick motion often used for showing clouds drifting across the sky, crowds of people swarming past a solitary standing individual, a kung fu demonstration and other performances. For example, selecting a VFR recording frame rate of 12 fps when - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 26
Recording with Variable Frame Rate (VFR) (continued) Overcranking effects Overcranking produces slow-motion playback, which is frequently used in climax scenes, or for dramatic effects like car chases and action scenes. For example, selecting a recording frame rate of 60 fps when shooting a 24P - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 27
Shooting Flow effect shooting This way of shooting provides a flow effect and may, for instance, be used to shoot a subject on a far side of a road with a stream of fast-moving cars as the flow, in such a way that the stationary subject comes into focus though the cars. 1 Set SYSTEM MODE on the - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 28
switch PUSH AUTO button While pressing the PUSH AUTO button, the automatic focus can be set quickly. Switching to manual focus assist mode To change from the manual focus mode to the manual focus assist mode, set MF ASSIST to ON on the setting menu SW MODE screen. • You can make coarse adjustments - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 29
Shooting Using focus assist function To easily focus an image, expanded display or In Red display can be selected with the FOCUS ASSIST button, and the focus bar display can be used. FOCUS ASSIST button When you press the FOCUS ASSIST button, the image contour has red edges or the screen center of - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 30
center part of the screen by pressing a USER button (Page 39) to which Y GET has been assigned. GAIN switch 1 Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to the manual mode. (Page 28) 2 Switch the gain with the GAIN switch. L: Set here under normal conditions. (The default value is 0 dB.) M: Increase the - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 31
is not available when the frame rate is set to 4 frames or less. • AGC is not available when super gain is selected, even if AUTO/MANUAL is set to AUTO. Light intensity adjustments Use the ND FILTER dial to change the ND Filter used (filter to change light intensity). OFF: ND - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 32
Adjusting the white balance and black balance To record high-quality video with the AG-HPX255P/ EN, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to conditions. If white balance and black balance adjustments are made while the video image is distorted due to GENLOCK, the adjustments may - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 33
Shooting 7 The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds, and the following message will appear: • The adjusted value is automatically stored in the selected memory (A or B). AWB A OK 3.2K • "C TEMP+7" to "C TEMP-7" will appear when COLOR TEMP of the scene file is set to the value other than 0. - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 34
Adjusting the white balance and black balance (continued) Adjusting the black balance The black balance must be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX255P/EN the first time. • Your AG-HPX255P/EN has not been used for some time. • The ambient temperature has changed substantially. • The gain - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 35
Shooting Shooting techniques for different targets Low-angle shooting Low-angle shooting can be performed using the handle side START/STOP button by releasing (1) the hold switch on this button from the HOLD position. • To prevent accidental operation of the START/ STOP button on the handle side - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 36
Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) Center marker display A center marker is displayed when the menu option MARKER in the DISPLAY SETUP screen is set to ON. (Page 147) Checking and displaying shooting status The center marker display appears only on the LCD monitor and in the - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 37
Shooting Changing the image size When recording in 480i/576i mode, you can change the size (aspect ratio) of the images that you record. Select the aspect ratio in the setup menus, SYSTEM SETUP screen, ASPECT CONV. (Page 137) • Refer to the section "Basic operations of setup menus" (Page 28 of Vol. - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 38
Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) FBC (Flash Band Compensation) This camera-recorder comes with a function to compensate for and minimize light band (flash band) interference that occurs with the MOS imager when shooting in an environment where flash photography is taking place. - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 39
Shooting Using the USER buttons You can allocate the selected function to USER MAIN and USER buttons 1 to 4. USER1 - 3 button USER MAIN button USER4 button Selectable Functions SPOTLIGHT: Assigns auto iris control on/off for spotlight. BACKLIGHT: Assigns auto iris control on/off for backlight - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 40
Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) Backlight compensation Press the USER button you have allocated to the BACKLIGHT feature when shooting subjects lit from the back. BACK appears on the screen. Backlight compensation adjusts the iris so the subject doesn't come out dark. If you - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 41
has been allocated. • "Using the USER buttons" (Page 39) • You cannot change slots while recording so do this during recording standby. • Does not support hot swap playback. Shot mark function The marks attached to the thumbnails of clips are called shot marks. On the thumbnail screen monitor you - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 42
Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) Text memo recording This function adds text memos at the video points on the clip now being recorded or played back. When you press the USER button to which the TEXT MEMO function has been allocated, the text memo will be recorded at that point. - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 43
Shooting Using special recording modes During P2 card recording, the following special recording modes can be enabled from the RECORDING SETUP screen: pre-recording, interval recording, one-shot recording, loop recording, and one-clip recording. These recording modes (excluding one-clip recording) - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 44
Using special recording modes (continued) Pre-recording (PRE REC) This function is used to start recording a certain number of seconds (approx. 3 seconds for HD recordings or approx. 7 seconds for SD recordings) before actual recording starts. Starting recording Stopping recording (time) Interval - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 45
Shooting • The pre-recording and one-clip recording functions are not available. • Sound is not recorded. • Data recorded (until the stop recording) in this mode is recorded as a single file. • There is no output from the DVCPRO/DV connector. One-shot recording (ONE SHOT REC) This function records - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 46
Using special recording modes (continued) Loop recording (LOOP REC) • When two P2 cards are inserted in the P2 card slots, each card is recorded in succession. • When there is no longer any space left on the second cards, recording starts over from the first card by recording new clips over saved - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 47
recordings are automatically combined into the clip. Up to a maximum of 99 clips can be combined into a single clip. To record a new clip Follow the instructions below to use a new and separate clip and end combining to the clip. • Push and hold the Operation lever in the direction (STOP) for - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 48
operate normally (as of Jun. 2012). For the latest information on software that has been confirmed to work with these types of clips, visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ 48 - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 49
setting. • Under fluorescent lighting and other discharge lighting systems, horizontal stripes may appear on the screen. Changing the shutter speed may correct this problem. • A subject that is captured when moving quickly across the field of view may appear distorted. This is due to the signal read - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 50
mode: 1/50.0 to 1/250.0 • 25P/25PN mode: 1/25.0 to 1/250.0 ■ Setting the menu option SYNC SCAN TYPE in the SCENE FILE screen to deg provides a guide to setting and displaying shutter angle. (Page 132) • 3.0 d to 359.5 d • If SYSTEM MODE setting is changed, shutter speed may also be changed. 50 - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 51
Shooting Setting FRAME RATE mode 1 Press DIAL SEL button to select FRAME RATE function. When VFR is ON, the frame rate indicator on the viewfinder and LCD monitor flash as shown in the diagram below, indicating that you can alter the frame rate. 3 0 : 2 4PN A L CH1 . 2 C H 1 C H 2 • If they - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 52
Switching audio input During shooting, you can record up to four channels of sound. You can also switch the input sound to be recorded on each of the channels to the built-in microphones, external microphones or audio equipment connected to camera-recorder. (See table below.) CH1 SELECT switch INT - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 53
adjusted automatically, the zoom operation sound may be recorded if zooming quickly, depending on the environment. In that case, adjust the audio recording level in manual mode. 53 - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 54
Switching audio input (continued) Adjusting the recording level AUDIO LEVEL knob (CH1, CH2) AUDIO AUTO/MANU CH1, CH2 switch Use the AUDIO LEVEL knob to adjust the recording level of the built-in microphone or of audio signals input through the AUDIO INPUT 1/2 (XLR, 3 pin) terminal. • To adjust the - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 55
in the AUDIO SETUP screen change the operation of the audio level of channels 3 and 4 as shown in the table below. These functions cannot be manually adjusted. Each option can be selected in the AUDIO SETUP screen. AUTO LEVEL CH3 (CH4) ON OFF LIMITER CH3 (CH4) ON OFF LIMITER OFF LIMITER - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 56
Using scene files (Scene File Data) Each position of the SCENE FILE dial stores settings for specific shooting situations. When shooting, you can retrieve the necessary file instantly using scene file dial. SCENE FILE dial • Note that changing scene files during recording will not change VFR and - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 57
Shooting • Pressing the MENU button fixes the current settings and closes NAME EDIT. • Values that have been fixed are maintained even if the power is switched OFF or the dial is changed. The settings for all items in scene files are also maintained in the same way. ■ Example 2: Save the F3 scene - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 58
Using scene files (Scene File Data) (continued) Saving scene files and other settings on SD memory cards You can save up to four scene file settings or other settings as files on an SD memory card, and you can also load them from the card. • Current scene file settings are automatically saved in - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 59
- VOL + Shooting To title a file 1 Perform steps 1 to 5. 2 Set the filename with 8 characters by using Operation lever. Character shift ◄ ►: Character selection SET: Character fix • Characters that can be set space (□) → alphabet (A to Z) → numerics (0 to 9) → symbols • If the RESET - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 60
Using scene files (Scene File Data) (continued) Configuration of setup data files This camera makes it possible to save a scene file to each of the F1 to F6 positions on the SCENE FILE dial. Use of an SD memory card makes it possible to save up to four of the F1 to F6 files on an SD card for later - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 61
Shooting Using time data The camera-recorder provides time data such as time codes, user bits, time of day (real-time) data, which is recorded on each frame alongside video data. It is also recorded as data in clip metadata files. Counter setting and display Pressing the COUNTER button to view the - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 62
Using time data (continued) ■ Date (real time) • The built-in clock calculates the year, month, day and time from the internal clock to display on video in the LCD, viewfinder and VIDEO OUT and other video output. • The internal clock is not only used to calculate the free run time code when the - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 63
Shooting Entering the user bits The user bits allow information, including memos that use up to eight-digit hexadecimal numbers (date and time), to be recorded in the Subcode area. 3 Use Operation lever to set the user bits. UB PRESET 00000000 +/- : PUSH / SEL : PUSH / PRESET : PUSH SET PUSH MENU - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 64
Using time data (continued) Frame rate information recorded in user bits The frame rate value of video data captured and recorded at a frame rate set in the menu option FRAME RATE or other options in the SYSTEM SETUP screen can be recorded in the user bits and be used in editing equipment (personal - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 65
Shooting 720P mode Frame rate: 24P over 60P (2:3) Time code digit Updated frame 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Video AABBBCCDDDAABB CDDDAABBBCCDDD Updated frame information 10 10 01 01 00 10 10 01 00 10 10 01 01 00 Frame rate: 30P over 60P (2:2) 25P over 50P (2:2) Time code - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 66
Using time data (continued) Setting the time code 1 Switch the menu option TC MODE and TCG on the RECORDING SETUP screen to set the mode of the time code. • TC MODE (in the case of 59.94 Hz) (Page 141) Sets DF/NDF. Time code Setting Drop frame mode DF Non-drop frame mode NDF 24P, 24PA, and - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 67
Shooting Externally locking the time code The time code generator built into your AGHPX255P/EN may be locked to an external generator. It is also possible to lock an external time code generator to the internal generator. ■ Example 2: Connecting two or more AG- HPX255P/EN with one another, with - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 68
Using time data (continued) To externally lock the time code Follow the steps below. 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch to ON. 2 Set TCG on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen to FREE RUN. 3 Use the COUNTER button to set TC display. 4 Supply a phase-relationship reference time code (that conforms to - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 69
Shooting GENLOCK and time code input/output connection and setup Camera-recorder operating conditions Camerarecorder setup Recording format 1080i 720P 480i/576i Video and reference signal to be output externally SDI OUT (1080i) VIDEO OUT SDI OUT (1080i) VIDEO OUT SDI OUT (720P) VIDEO OUT SDI - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 70
Using time data (continued) Outputting the time code externally To output time code from the camera-recorder's TC OUT connector to a VTR or other recording device in sync with camera-recorder picture or playback picture, set the setting menu TC VIDEO SYNC (OUTPUT SEL) to VIDEO OUT. Set the menu - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 71
Shooting Recording time codes and user bits When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i, 720-59.94P, 480-59.94i System setting status Recorded TC Output TC Displayed TC Recorded UB Output UB SYSTEM REC MODE SIGNAL REC FORMAT CAMERA FRAME MODE RATE LTC LTC and VITC TC OUT VITC TC tc (24/30 - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 72
Using time data (continued) System setting status Recorded TC Output TC Displayed TC Recorded UB Output UB SYSTEM REC MODE SIGNAL REC FORMAT CAMERA FRAME MODE RATE LTC LTC and VITC TC OUT VITC TC tc (24/30 embedded conversion) LTC UB in HD SDI TC IN/OUT LTC UB VITC UB VITC UB - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 73
Shooting When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-50i, 720-50P, 573-50i System setting status Recorded TC Output TC Displayed TC Recorded UB Output UB SYSTEM REC MODE SIGNAL REC FORMAT CAMERA FRAME MODE RATE LTC LTC and VITC TC OUT VITC TC tc (24/30 embedded conversion) LTC UB in HD SDI TC - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 74
Basic playback operations Mode lamp (PB/THUMBNAIL) Lock release button POWER/MODE switch 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch to ON. While holding down the lock release button, turn the POWER/MODE switch to the ON position. 2 Turn the POWER/MODE to illuminate the PB/THUMBNAIL operation lamp. The camera- - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 75
Playback Thumbnail operations 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. On this unit, thumbnails of all clips are displayed on the LCD monitor by switching to PB/THUMBNAIL mode - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 76
Thumbnail operations (continued) Thumbnail manipulations overview Thumbnail screens are configured as follows: THUMBNAIL OPERATION PROPERTY ALL CLIP SAME FORMAT CLIPS SELECTED CLIPS MARKED CLIPS TEXT MEMO CLIPS DELETE FORMAT REPAIR CLIP RE-CONNECTION COPY EXCH. THUMBNAIL EXIT SLOT CLIPS SET UP - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 77
Playback Thumbnail screen The thumbnail screen is displayed on the LCD monitor when you turn the POWER/MODE switch downward and switch to PB/THUMBNAIL mode. Turn the POWER/MODE switch again to return to CAMERA mode. After changing from CAMERA mode to the thumbnail screen, all clips are displayed on - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 78
. Edit Copied Clip Indicator This marker is displayed on a clip when the model supports edit copy, such as the AJHPM200. For more information about edit copying, see the instruction manual for a mode that supports edit copying. 15. Wide Clip Indicator This marker is displayed for clips recorded with - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 79
Playback Selecting thumbnails Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected in the thumbnail screen. 1 Push the Operation lever in the ◄ ► direction to the clip you wish to select, and press SET. The frame around the selected thumbnail changes to a blue frame. Press the SET button on the Operation - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 80
Thumbnail operations (continued) Switching the thumbnail display The display can be switched so that only those clips matching the specified conditions are displayed in the thumbnail screen. 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch to set to PB/ THUMBNAIL mode. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 81
Playback Changing thumbnails It is possible to replace thumbnails with images that include previously attached text memos while images are recorded or played back. 1 Add text memos to images that you intend to change. Refer to "Text memo recording" (Page 42) for the method to add text memos. 2 - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 82
Thumbnail operations (continued) Shot mark A shot mark can be added to a clip thumbnail to distinguish this clip from the others. 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch to set to PB/ THUMBNAIL mode. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Push the Operation lever in the ◄ ► direction and position - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 83
Playback Playing back a clip at the position where a text memo is recorded 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch to set to PB/ THUMBNAIL mode. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the MENU button and select THUMBNAIL → TEXT MEMO CLIPS from the thumbnail menu. The clip thumbnails with - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 84
Thumbnail operations (continued) Using a text memo to break a clip and copy the necessary portion 1 Select a desired text memo in a clip by carrying out steps 1-3 for "Playing back a clip at the position where a text memo is recorded" (Page 83). 2 Move the pointer to the desired text memo, and then - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 85
Playback Restoring clips Restores clips that are defective as a result of sudden powering-down during recording, or removal of the P2 card being accessed. Only those clips with yellow corrupt clip markers can be restored. Clips with a red corrupt clip indicator cannot be repaired. Please delete - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 86
Thumbnail operations (continued) Copying clips Selected clips can be copied to the P2 card or SD memory card in the desired slot. 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch to set to PB/ THUMBNAIL mode. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Use the Operation lever to move the pointer to the desired - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 87
Playback Setting of clip meta data Information such as the name of person who shot the video, the name of the reporter, the shooting location, or a text memo can be read from the SD memory card, and can be recorded as Clip Meta Data. Reading clip meta data (metadata upload) 1 Insert the SD memory - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 88
Thumbnail operations (continued) Clip meta data items Clip Meta Data includes the following items: Underlined items can be set by reading the metadata upload file on the SD memory card. Other items are set automatically during shooting. Using the P2 viewer, metadata upload files can be written to - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 89
Playback *1: The USER CLIP NAME recording method is selectable. For details, refer to "Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method" (Page 90). *2: ALTITUDE/LATITUDE/LONGITUDE in SHOOT are not automatically set during shooting with this unit. These can be set in the properties of recorded clips - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 90
Thumbnail operations (continued) To set whether or not the uploaded metadata is recorded Set ON/OFF in META DATA → RECORD from the thumbnail menu. The factory setting is OFF. Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method Select META DATA → USER CLIP NAME from the thumbnail menu to select the - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 91
Playback Example of recording (DVCPRO HD) a clip on one P2 card: REC start Recording pause Recording duration = Approx. 7 min. Clip 1 COUNT value = 0001 Clip 2 COUNT value = 0002 5 min. 2 min. Example of recording a clip on two P2 cards: REC start Recording pause Clip 1 COUNT value = - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 92
Thumbnail operations (continued) Formatting SD memory cards SD memory cards can also be formatted from the thumbnail screen. With an SD memory card inserted into the camera-recorder, perform the following operation: 1 Turn the POWER/MODE switch to set to PB/ THUMBNAIL mode. The thumbnail screen - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 93
DATA DISPLAY: The time display field of the clip offers a choice of Time Code (TC), User Bits (UB), Shooting Time (TIME), Shooting Date (DATE), Shooting Time and Date (DATE TIME), clip name (CLIP NAME) or user clip name (USER CLIP NAME). The factory setting is Time Code. DATE FORMAT: You can specify - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 94
Thumbnail operations (continued) 4. Clip Information Displays detailed information about the clip. CLIP NAME: Display clip names. START TC: The time code value at the start of the recording. START UB: The user bit value at the start of the recording. DATE: The date of the recording. TIME: The time - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 95
Playback • Deleting only the respective items of LOCATION (recording location data) in SHOOT is not possible. By setting ALTITUDE to empty, other LONGITUDE/ LATITUDE items are collectively deleted. • The metadata for a clip with the incomplete clip indicator cannot be modified. For the clips - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 96
remaining free space decreases. The following indications may appear, depending on the card status: FORMAT ERROR: An unformatted P2 card is inserted. NOT SUPPORTED: An unsupported card is inserted in the camerarecorder. NO CARD: P2 cards are not inserted. You can also check information particular to - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 97
: The maximum number of overwrites on the P2 card has been exceeded. DIR ENTRY NG CARD: The directory structure on the P2 card is not supported. The warning can be confirmed on the P2 card detailed information indication in "2. P2 Card Status (used memory capacity)" (Page 97). You can also check - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 98
PROPERTY → DEVICES → SD CARD. SD STANDARD: Indicates that an SD memory card is formatted according to the SD/SDHC standard. SUPPORTED: Complies with SD/SDHC NOT SUPPORTED: Does not comply with SD/SDHC USED: Used capacity (bytes) BLANK: Free space (bytes) TOTAL: Total capacity (bytes) NUMBER OF - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 99
Playback Useful playback functions Variable speed search This function enables you to change the playback speed and search for specific scenes. 1 Press the Operation lever in the ► direction (playback) during playback. On the remote control, press the VAR. SEARCH button. INDEX ST OP INDEX - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 100
Useful playback functions (continued) Clip skip 1 Press (pause) during playback to set the unit to the pause mode. 2 Push the Operation lever in the (rewind) or (fast-forward) direction. MULTI / P-IN-P REC A.DUB - VOL + /REW PL AY FF/ STILL A DV PAUS E STILL A DV INDEX S TOP INDEX - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 101
Playback Editing Connecting external units Headphones 3.5-mm stereo mini jack • Sound is no longer heard from the speaker when the headphones (optional) are connected. External microphone Microphone (optional) AG-MC200G INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 terminal Microphone holder Microphone holder adapter - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 102
Connecting external units (continued) Personal computer (non-linear editing/file transfer) File transfer/nonlinear editing Personal Computer USB cable (optional) Mini-B • "Procedures for making connections to a personal computer" (Page 109) • USB2.0 cable is not included with this camera. Please - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 103
stopped on this camera-recorder, recording start/stop information can be output through the SDI (HD) connector to control external device. * The external device should support this function. 103 - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 104
• VIERA Link is not supported. Please be aware that when using an HDMI cable and connecting this camera to a device that supports VIERA Link, the VIERA control mode. • For details, please refer to the AG-EC4G Operating Instructions and the "Cautions in using the Extension Control Unit" (Page 165). - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 105
Editing Connections to the DVCPRO/DV connector Recording signals input to the DVCPRO/DV connector 1 Connect a 1394 cable (DV cable). • "Precautions in 1394 connections" (Page 107) • Make sure that the signal format of the camera-recorder and the connected device is the same. 2 To route inputs via - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 106
Connections to the DVCPRO/DV connector (continued) Subcode area time codes and user bits • When input from the IEEE1394 interface is selected and the time code is set to free run, the subcode area time code input from the DVCPRO/ DV terminal can be recorded on P2 card. • To record user bits input - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 107
Editing • External devices cannot be controlled via 1394 connection when AVC-Intra format or DVCPRO HD native recording is selected. • Backup recording does not work in three of the special recording modes: Interval recording, One-shot recording and Loop recording. (Page 44 - 46) • Please note that - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 108
the external device as recording cannot be correctly performed. • The automatic recording function on DVD devices may not function correctly. In such cases, please record manually. 108 - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 109
the P2 software on the supplied CD-ROM on the computer. Select the "AG-HPX255" driver. This USB driver supports only the Windows operating system. For details, refer to the installation manual. 2 Select USB DEVICE in PC MODE SELECT on the setting menu SYSTEM SETUP screen, and press SET on the - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 110
Nonlinear editing with P2 card (PC mode: USB device) (continued) • When a USB connection is present the PC operation lamp illuminates, and "USB DEVICE CONNECT" appears in the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor. When connection is not correctly, "DISCONNECT" appears in the viewfinder. Mode - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 111
Editing Using a hard disk drive (PC mode: USB host) In this mode, it is possible to connect to a hard disk drive (HDD), store card data (EXPORT): Refer to "Writing data on a hard disk drive" (Page 115), view thumbnails of stored clips (EXPLORE): Refer to "Viewing hard disk drive information" (Page - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 112
connect to the drive together with the hard disk drive through a hub. • The unit does not support a hard disk drive of 2 TB (2048 GB) or more. • To prevent copying or formatting problems from occurring during connection to a hard disk drive, be sure that the camera's battery is sufficiently charged - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 113
Editing 1. PARTITION This section indicates the type of the hard disk drive. The available functions depend on the type of hard disk drive. HDD type Feature Available functions TYPE S A special format that Thumbnail viewing, allows high-speed writing and writing back writing and writing back - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 114
Using a hard disk drive (PC mode: USB host) (continued) 11. VERIFY This section indicates the verification setting and results at the time the data on the partition was recorded. ON:FINISHED : Verification was performed and the results agreed. ON:FAILED : Verification was performed and the results - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 115
Editing Writing data on a hard disk drive 1 Switch the mode to USB HOST. • "Switching to the USB HOST mode" (Page 111) • The thumbnail screen is displayed. (USB HOST is displayed in the bottom right.) 2 Connect a hard disk drive via USB. A hard disk drive that has not been formatted with the camera - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 116
Using a hard disk drive (PC mode: USB host) (continued) Writing data back to P2 cards Selecting clips on the hard disk drive You can select clips on the hard disk drive to be written back to P2 cards. 1 Switch the mode to USB HOST. • "Switching to the USB HOST mode" (Page 111) • The thumbnail - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 117
be liable for loss of data caused by failed hard disk drives or any other problem as well as direct or indirect damages resulting from the loss of data. • We deletion. Match devices and contents version. CANNOT FORMAT! P2 card problem prevents formatting. Check P2 card. CANNOT RECONNECT! A clip that - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 118
Using a hard disk drive (PC mode: USB host) (continued) MISSING CLIP! A shot mark will be added to the clips recorded on multiple P2 cards when all P2 cards are not inserted yet. Insert all P2 cards with recorded clips, and confirm that the incomplete clip indicators disappear, and then add shot - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 119
LACK OF CAPACITY! Not enough space left on the hard disk. There is not enough space on the connected hard disk. Use a new hard disk or formatted hard disk. HDD DISCONNECTED! The unit is not connected to a hard disk. Reconnect the USB cable. If the hard disk does not operate normally, turn it off and - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 120
Screen displays Viewfinder screen status displays In addition to video, the viewfinder or LCD monitor shows messages indicating camera-recorder settings and operating status, center markers, safety zone markers, zebra patterns and other indications. Viewfinder status indication layout The - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 121
Displays Screen displays 33 32 31 30 29 28 1 TC 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 1 2 1 9 9 9 min 2 P2 FUL L A P - PAUSE 1 - CL I P U S E R - 1 27 3 1394 4 1080 i D5 X 26 F B C 25 5 AVC-I100 6 7 60 P 3 .2 K 24 8 L T . BOX 0 dB 23 N D 1 / 16 22 9 8 3% ND1 / 4 21 10 6 0 : 2 4 P N R S E - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 122
50 format DVCPROHD: DVCPRO HD format • In 480 (576i) system mode DVCPRO50 format, DVCPRO format, DV format 5 AUTO/MANUAL switch indicator Indicates when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO. 6 Information display The following information is displayed depending on the situation. • Performance of - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 123
menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. 19 Focus control display Displays the focus control information with 99-00. In the auto focus mode, AF appears. In the manual focus mode, MF appears, and when MF ASSIST is set to ON on the setting menu SW MODE screen, MA appears. When the display is - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 124
: The card is being recognized - : No card inserted P : Write-protected F : Full X : Cannot recognize E : P2 card in an invalid format (formatting will take care of this problem) 124 - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 125
the rearward playback direction. CANNOT PLAY Appears when playback is disabled. CARD ERR (1) (2) (1/2): The number identifies the P2 card that is giving trouble. UPDATING: Reading card data CANNOT REC Appears when recording cannot be started by pressing the START/STOP button. EOS End of stream. No - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 126
This is displayed during a recording error. Do the recording over. If this does not solve the problem, consult your supplier. CARD ERR (1) (2) (1/2) The number indicates the P2 card that is giving trouble. • Turn the power off if the warning continues. • If the warning persists after rerecording - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 127
the operation of the digital zoom. FBC ON (OFF) Displayed when FBC operation has been changed. GAIN**dB Displayed when GAIN is switched. IRIS: MANUAL (AUTO) This is displayed when you switch the iris operation. OIS ON (OFF) This indicates that the Optical Image Stabilizer function has been switched - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 128
Screen displays (continued) SHUTTER 1/**** (OFF) Displayed when the shutter speed is changed. SPOT LIGHT Displayed during iris control when back light status is changed by pressing the USER button to which SPOT LIGHT is assigned. VFR ON (OFF) Displayed when VFR operation has been changed Checking - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 129
brings up √ 1 Time code displays √ 2 Warnings √ 3 Backup unit displays √ Recording format and 4 system frequency √ indication 5 AUTO/MANUAL switch indicator √ 6 Information display × 7 System frequency display √ 8 Letter box recording display √ 9 Y GET brightness display √ 10 - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 130
Screen displays (continued) Displays Displays opened or hidden by settings that the Displays that in the OTHER DISPLAY option Other menus that No Displays mode check DISPLAY OFF -: Not affected, √ : Opens, ×: Clears clear displays (MODE CHK) brings up √ clears √ ALL PARTIAL OFF -: Not - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 131
1 2 1 9 9 9 min P2 FUL L A P - PAUSE 1 - CL I P USER - 1 1394 1080 i S LOT 1 : NOT SUPPORT ED 1 S LOT 2 : ACCESS I NG D5 x FBC AVC-I100 60 MA I N : Y GET 1 : BACK L I GHT A B B card PROTECTED: The P2 card is write-protected. NOT SUPPORTED: The P2 card cannot be used or recognized. FORMAT - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 132
Setup menu list SCENE FILE screen Item LOAD/SAVE/INIT VFR FRAME RATE SYNC SCAN TYPE (SYNCHRO SCAN) DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL Setting Loads, saves and initializes settings of the scene file assigned to the current scene dial position (one F1 - F6 scene file). LOAD: Loads data stored in camera- - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 133
SCENE FILE screen (continued) Menu Item Setting Notes DETAIL CORING Adjusts the level of noise reduction of the detail signal. - 7 ...0 *1... +7 • Adjust towards - for a clearer image. Noise increases slightly. • Adjust towards + for less noise. CHROMA LEVEL Adjusts the chroma level. - 7 ...0 - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 134
Setup menu list (continued) SCENE FILE screen (continued) Item KNEE MATRIX SKIN TONE DTL V DETAIL FREQ NAME EDIT Setting Notes Sets the compression level (knee point) of the high • A change in settings during brightness video signals received through the MOS sensor DRS operation will not - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 135
SYSTEM SETUP screen Item SYSTEM MODE REC SIGNAL REC FORMAT Setting Notes Specifies the signal format used by this camera-recorder. 1080-59.94i, 1080-50i, 720-59.94P, 720-50P, 480-59.94i, 576-50i Factory setting: 1080-59.94i (only for AG-HPX255P) Factory setting: 1080-50i (only for AG-HPX255EN) • - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 136
Setup menu list (continued) SYSTEM SETUP screen (continued) Item REC FORMAT (continued) Setting ■ When SYSTEM MODE is 720-59.94P AVC-I100/60P, AVC-I100/30PN, AVC-I100/24PN: Uses the AVC-I 100 codec for recording. Shooting and recording at 60P, 30PN (native recording) and 24PN (native recording). - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 137
SYSTEM SETUP screen (continued) Item ASPECT CONV SETUP PC MODE SELECT Setting Notes Selects the aspect ratio for recording at 480i, 576i. SIDE CROP: Crops the right and left edges of the image. LETTER BOX: Adds black bands at the top and bottom of the image. SQUEEZE: Compresses the image - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 138
Setup menu list (continued) SW MODE screen Item LOW GAIN Setting Notes Sets the gain value assigned to the L position of the GAIN • Fixed to 0 dB when the frame switch. rate is set to 4FRAME or lower 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB in VFR mode. MID GAIN HIGH GAIN SUPER GAIN ATW HANDLE - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 139
focusing. ON: Automatically sets the last focus. • The focus may not be set correctly if the last focus differs considerably from the manually set focus. • You cannot operate using the remote control connected to the CAM REMOTE jack. OFF: The focus is not adjusted automatically. Sets the function - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 140
Setup menu list (continued) AUTO SW screen Item A.IRIS AGC ATW AF Setting ON: Performs the auto iris control in auto mode. The IRIS button is deactivated. OFF: Deactivates the auto iris control in auto mode. This performs the iris control selected with the IRIS button. Sets the Auto Gain Control - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 141
Menu RECORDING SETUP screen Item REC FUNCTION ONE SHOT TIME INTERVAL TIME START DELAY PREREC MODE TC MODE TCG Setting Sets special recording modes. NORMAL: The special recording modes are not used. INTERVAL: Sets interval recording. ONE SHOT: Sets one-shot recording. LOOP: Sets loop recording. " - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 142
Setup menu list (continued) RECORDING SETUP screen (continued) Item TC PRESET UB MODE UB PRESET ONE CLIP REC START TEXT MEMO TIME STAMP Setting Notes Sets the initial time code. • Set the frame value to 0 or multiples of 5 when shooting/ recording is set to 24P, 24PA, or 24PN. If any other - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 143
AUDIO SETUP screen Item Setting Notes LIMITER CH1 Sets the CH1 limiter. ON, OFF • When the AUDIO AUTO/MANU CH1 switch is set to AUTO and auto adjustment mode is active, the limiter is disabled regardless of these settings. LIMITER CH2 Sets the CH2 limiter. ON, OFF • When the AUDIO AUTO/MANU - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 144
Setup menu list (continued) AUDIO SETUP screen (continued) Item Setting Notes INT MIC Determines whether or not input from the internal microphone is used during recording. ON: Uses internal microphone input. OFF: Does not use internal microphone input. MIC GAIN1 Sets the level of an - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 145
Menu OUTPUT SEL screen Item SDI & HDMI SELECT SDI & HDMI CHAR SDI OUT SDI METADATA SDI EDH DOWNCON MODE VIDEO OUT CHAR VIDEO OUT ZEBRA TC IN/OUT SEL Setting Notes Sets the type for the signal format output from the SDI OUT and HDMI OUT terminals. 1080i/720P: Follows 1080i, 720P settings of - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 146
Setup menu list (continued) OUTPUT SEL screen (continued) Item TC OUT TC VIDEO SYNC Setting Notes Sets the time code type output when TC IN/OUT connector is connected as TC OUT. • Not available when TC IN/OUT SEL is set to TC IN. TCG: Outputs the time code generator value of the - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 147
DISPLAY SETUP screen Item Setting EVF PEAK LEVEL Adjusts the peaking level of the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. - 7...0...+ 7 EVF PEAK FREQ Adjusts the peaking frequency of the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. HIGH, LOW EVF SETTING Adjusts viewfinder brightness and contrast on a subscreen. ( - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 148
Setup menu list (continued) DISPLAY SETUP screen (continued) Item SAFETY ZONE Setting Notes Sets the safety zone marker displayed in the viewfinder • When SYSTEM MODE is set and on the LCD monitor. to 480-59.94i, 576-50i and • HD (1080i, 720P) 90% : 90 % display at 16:9 4 : 3 : 100 % display - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 149
DISPLAY SETUP screen (continued) Item Setting ZOOM·FOCUS Selects the unit of zoom and focus values. OFF, NUMBER, mm/feet, mm/m Use the mm/feet or mm/m display only as a general guideline since it is not entirely accurate. CARD& BATTERY Sets the remaining P2 card capacity and battery - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 150
Setup menu list (continued) CARD FUNCTIONS screen Item SCENE FILE USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT Setting Reads/writes scene files from/onto the SD memory card. FILE SELECT: Selects scene files (1 - 4). READ: Reads the selected scene file (1 - 4) settings stored on the SD memory card. WRITE: Saves the - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 151
Menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen Item Setting Notes USER FILE Saves user files to camera-recorder memory, loads them • This setting cannot be made into camera-recorder memory or initializes them. (Page 60) when REC SIGNAL is 1394. LOAD, SAVE, INITIAL • Not available when compiling • This does - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 152
Setup menu list (continued) OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued) Item TIME ZONE Setting Adds to or deducts from GMT the time value of -12:00 to +13:00 in 30-minute steps. (As an exception, you can set +12:45.) Refer to the table below. 0:00 Time difference 00:00 ʵ 00:30 ʵ 01:00 ʵ 01:30 ʵ 02:00 ʵ - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 153
DIAGNOSTIC screen Item VERSION MODEL NAME SERIAL NO. OPERATION Setting Indicates the version of the all firmware used in this camera-recorder. A subscreen provides details on which firmware versions are used. (Subscreen) CAM SOFT: Camera microprocessor software SYSCON SOFT: Software for system - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 154
Setup menu list (continued) OPTION MENU screen Open this menu by holding down the DISP/MODE CHK button, and when the shooting status appears, press the MENU button. • Use this function to check connection status during nonlinear editing. • Use this function to switch between image production - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 155
when it is charged adequately, it has reached the end of its service life. The remaining battery • The remaining battery capacity display is merely focus in the auto focus mode. If this is the case, focus in the manual focus mode. It may be hard to bring the subject into focus when ·· both - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 156
Before calling for service (continued) Shooting Cannot shoot even though the P2 card is inserted correctly. • Make sure the P2 card's write-protect switch is not in the PROTECT - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 157
video input. though I have connected Read the television's instructions carefully and select the the camera-recorder correct video 100) Cannot perform hot swap playback. • This unit does not support hot swap playback. To replace one card with another during dubbing, trouble. Reference 157 - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 158
you require. • The update is completed by loading the downloaded file onto the unit via an SD memory card. For details on updating, visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ • Be sure to use a compatible SD memory card. The unit is compatible with SD memory - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 159
Cleaning When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner. • Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the camera-recorder and/or cause the surface finish to peel off. • Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the battery or disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet. • Use a soft, clean cloth to - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 160
Storage precautions Before storing the camera-recorder, remove the battery. Store all of these items in a place with low humidity and relatively constant temperature. [Recommended temperature range: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F)] [Recommended relative humidity: 40 % to 60 %] Video camera-recorder - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 161
. Download it from the following website. You can also visit the support desk at the following website for details on the system requirements of P2 Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a PC, follow the instructions below. However, be sure to use the P2 Viewer when returning data - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 162
to 2 GB) and any 32 GB SDHC memory card can be used with the unit. • For the latest information not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Cards you can use • SD memory cards (including miniSD cards) • SDHC memory - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 163
Information on software for this product 1. Included with this product is software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), and users are hereby informed that they have the right to obtain, change and redistribute the source codes of this - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 164
Recording format list SYSTEM MODE 1080-59.94i REC FORMAT Codec Frame mode Shooting/recording frame mode VFR OFF VFR ON 60i 60i 1P to 30P*1 (Records as 60i) AVC-I100 AVC-I50 30PN 24PN 30P (30PN native recording) 24P (24PN native recording) 1P to 30P*1 (30PN native recording) 1P to 30P*1 ( - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 165
button of the camera recorder, and can be done through the IRIS knob of the remote control connected to the CAM REMOTE jack when MANUAL IRIS is selected on the button. • AJ-RC10G cannot be used. REMOTE terminal Panasonic's model number: K1AY110JA001 Manufacturer's model number: HR10A-10R-10SC (71 - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 166
Index Numeric MENU 25M REC CH SEL 143 MENU 1394 AUDIO OUT 144 MENU 1394 CMD SEL 151 MENU 1394 CONFIG 154 1394 connection 106 MENU 1394 CONTROL 151 MENU 1394 STATUS 154 A AC adaptor Installation 21 of Vol. 1 Removal 21 of Vol. 1 Using 21 of Vol. 1 MENU ACCESS LED 151 Adjusting the volume - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 167
143 MENU LIMITER CH4 143 MENU LOAD/SAVE/INIT 132 LOOP REC 46 Loop recording 46 MENU LOW GAIN 138 M MAIN MENU 30 of Vol. 1 Manual focusing 28 MENU MARKER 147 MENU MASTER PED 133 MENU MATRIX 134 MENU MENU BACK 149 MENU MENU INIT 152 Meta data Item 88 Upload - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 168
Index (continued) Recording format list 164 Recording mode 43 MENU RECORDING SETUP screen 141 Recording time codes 71 Recording user bits 71 MENU REC SIGNAL 135 Remaining battery charge 124 MENU REMOTE 151 REMOTE terminal 104, 165 Rewind 74 S MENU SAFETY ZONE 148 Safety zone marker 36 - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 169
MENU V DETAIL LEVEL 132 MENU VERSION 153 VFR 21 MENU VFR 132 MENU VIDEO OUT CHAR 145 MENU VIDEO OUT ZEBRA 145 Viewfinder Status indication 120 Using 6 W Warnings 126 Waveform monitor function 40 MENU W.BAL.PRESET 138 MENU WFM 139 White balance Adjusting 32 Write-protect switch 12 Z - Panasonic 3-MOS P2 Hand-held Camcorder | Advanced Operating Instructions - Page 170
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Operating Instructions
Vol.2
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG-HPX255P
Model No.
AG-HPX255EN
Note that Operation Instructions Vol. 2 describes advanced
operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder.
For instructions on basic operations of the Memory Card
Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol. 1 (printed
documents) contained in the supplied CD-ROM.
Volume
2
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save
this manual for future use.