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  • Panasonic AG-HPX250PJ | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    of Vol. 1. Operating Instructions Vol.2 Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG-HPX250P AG-HPX250EN 2 Volume 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
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    00). Terminology • Both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards as referred to as "SD Memory Cards" in these operating instructions. • Memory cards that have the "P2" logo (e.g., AJ-P2C064AG, an optional accessory) are referred to as "P2 cards" in these operating instructions. • Video that is created
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    shoulder strap Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching and attaching the lens cap Fitting the eye cup The remote control Turn on/off the camera-recorder Setting the calendar Charging the built-in battery Menu Using the setup menus Setup menu structure Reference Specifications 3
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    P2 cards 13 P2 card recording times 14 Remove the P2 card 15 Using SD/SDHC memory cards 16 Installing and removing the SD memory card 16 Formatting SD memory card 16 Cautions in using SD memory cards manual mode 28 Switching to manual mode 28 Manual 38 Using the USER buttons 39 Backlight
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    time codes and user bits 71 Playback Formatting a P2 card 91 Formatting SD memory cards 92 Setting (data copying 102 Digital video equipment (Dubbing 103 TV/ CARD FUNCTIONS screen 150 OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 151 DIAGNOSTIC screen 153 OPTION MENU screen 154 Reference Before calling for service
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    . However, this is not a defect. • The following are all viewfinder phenomena, and are not faults. Furthermore, they have no effect on recording with this camera or on output signals. ·· Primary colors (green, blue, red) may be seen in cases such as moving your line of sight within the viewfinder
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    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 to focus. This function does not affect video output from the camera-recorder or video recorded by the camerarecorder. Adjust EVF PEAK
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    screen. • This setting will remain saved even if the camera-recorder's power is switched off. • You can cycle through LCD BACKLIGHT values and switch backlight brightness by pressing a USER button to which "LCD B.L" has been assigned. "Using the USER buttons" (Page 39) EVF BRIGHTNESS EVF
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    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 out (4 blinks/sec.) • When the available recording space on the P2 card or the battery power is low (1 blink/sec.) • When removing the
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    to keep the dust out. • Do not remove the P2 card while the P2 card access lamps are blinking orange. (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
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    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 •
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    down after returning the clip to the start. REC CHECK button P2 card access lamps ■ CAMERA/PB/PC (USB HOST) mode Lights green: Data can be saved onto the cards or loaded from them. Blinks green (slow): No available space on card, card is writeprotected. Lights orange: Slot that is the object of
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    then FORMAT. (Page 91) • A screen such as the one shown below appears. Select the number of the slot into which you inserted the P2 card to be formatted. Select EXIT to cancel the formatting. • When you press the MENU button, the thumbnails menu display disappears. THUMBNAIL OPERATION PROPERTY META
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    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 Recording format (codec) Recording time AVC-I 100 DVCPRO HD HD (1080i, 720P) AVC-I 50 Approx
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    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 eject the P2 card or turn the power
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    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
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    the AG-HPX250P/EN. SDXC memory cards are not available 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
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    Using the zoom function This camera-recorder has a 22 x optical zoom function. Zoom with the zoom lever or the 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
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    → x5 → x10 → OFF (x1). • The viewfinder and the LCD monitor indicate the zoom ratio when a setting other than OFF (x1) is selected. • "Using the USER buttons" (Page 39) Please take note of the following points regarding use of the digital zoom function. • Digital zoom is not available when the DRS
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    , native recording format for both DVCPRO HD and AVC-Intra is supported with 720P, enabling recording of 2 - 2.5x longer than pull down recording. Also in native recording, the output of camerarecorder video and playback video is a 59.94 (50) frame rate. Camera-recorder capture (1080/24PN) 2:3 pull
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    DVCPRO HD with video recorded on a P2 card , but this is not a malfunction. • The screen may be distorted when changing the FRAME RATE setting. • Gain 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
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    (Page 51) • "SYSTEM SETUP screen" (Page 135) • With AVC-Intra or DVCPRO HD in 1080i, clips are recorded as 60i, 60P (50i, 50P) with pull down information not 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
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    the settings described below will provide film-quality playback. The 720P progressive mode and cine-like gamma will make video look like it was shot with a film camera-recorder. Standard settings for film production SYSTEM MODE SYSTEM MODE settings Other settings Recording frame rate 720-59.94P
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    kind of playback used for broadcast programs. This permits film-like video recording of commercials and music clips that also provide a frame 100/30PN (AVC-I 50/30PN) (DVCPROHD/30PN) VFR OFF 1080-59.94i REC FORMAT CAMERA MODE*1 AVC-I 100/30PN (AVC-I 50/30PN) (DVCPROHD/60i) 30P 30 frames VFR
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    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
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    frame rate of 60 fps when shooting a 24P recording format yields a slow-motion effect that is 2.5 times normal speed. Shooting 720P progressive video will produce smooth and highquality slow-motion. Furthermore, with 1080i, a slow motion effect of 1.25 can be gained if you set the recording
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    1080-59.94i (50i), REC FORMAT to AVC-I 100 (50)/60i (50i) or DVCPRO HD/60i (50i), and VFR to ON. Set FRAME RATE to a low value suitable for you wish to use this information, select DVCPRO HD mode with 720P. • Audio recording will be recorded onto P2 card at all frame rates. • Fixed shutter and synchro
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    switching to auto focus Even if you have switched FOCUS to M (MANUAL) the camera-recorder will focus automatically while you press down PUSH AUTO. 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
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    LCD monitor and viewfinder. It is not superimposed on signals output via the VIDEO OUT, SDI OUT and HDMI OUT connectors. EXPANDED: (FOCUS ASSIST button) is available only during recording and does not work in external input mode. In VIDEO OUT, SDI OUT, and HDMI OUT, the center of the image is
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    the brightness level for the center part of the screen by pressing a USER button (Page 39) to which Y GET has been assigned. GAIN switch 1 If the camera-recorder is in auto mode, use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode. (Page 28) 2 Switch the gain with the GAIN switch. L: Set here
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    which S GAIN has been assigned. • "Using the USER buttons" (Page 39) • In variable frame rate (VFR) mode, super gain 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
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    video with the AG-HPX250P/ EN, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to conditions. If white balance and black balance adjustments are made while the video required size for the white space. • Do not point the camera-recorder at a highbrightness area. • The white object must appear
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    Also reduces gain. Setting auto tracking white balance (ATW) This camera-recorder is equipped with an auto tracking white balance (ATW) function switch position. If ATW was assigned to the WHITE BAL switch B, the USER button cannot be used to cancel the function. • This function does not provide
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    use your AG-HPX250P/EN the first time. • Your AG-HPX250P/EN video quality. • During a black balance adjustment, light is automatically cut off. • Black balance adjustment is not available during recording. • Pressing the START/STOP button during ABB adjustment will not start recording on a P2 card
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    side) Scan reverse shooting By setting SCAN REVERSE on the setting menu SYSTEM SETUP screen to ON, video can be vertically/horizontally inverted when displaying and recording. Zebra pattern The AG-HPX250P/EN can display two zebra patterns. Turning the ZEBRA switch on displays the zebra pattern set
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    and in the viewfinder. It is not superimposed on signals output via the VIDEO OUT, SDI OUT and HDMI OUT connectors. Safety zone markers A safety zone allocated to the USER buttons, will be displayed. When you release the button, the normal display will be restored. • "Using the USER buttons" (Page
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    Stabilizer Use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce the effects of camera-recorder shake when shooting by hand. Press the OIS button to turn Dynamic Range Stretcher) function This function compresses the video signal level while maintaining contrast to extend the a USER button. (Page 39) 37
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    cameras. • "Using the USER buttons" (Page 39) The status display indicates "FBC" when the FBC function is on. *1 TC 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 1 2 1 9 9 9 min P2 LACK I - PAUSE 1 - CL I P USER decreases in video exposed to flash light. • Horizontal lines appear in video footage exposed to
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    37) TEXT MEMO: Assigns text memory recording. (Page 42) SLOT SEL: Assigns P2 card slot selection. SHOT MARK: Assigns the shot marker function. (Page 41) MAG buttons displayed. USER MAIN : Y GET USER1 : BACKLIGHT USER2 : TEXT MEMO USER3 : DRS USER4 : SLOT SEL • If you press a USER button to
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    USER button to turn the feature off. • "Using the USER buttons" (Page 39) Adjusting the volume while shooting Color bars Press the BARS button in CAMERA (Page 54) A 1 kHz test tone is output in the color bar screen when LEVEL1 or LEVEL2 is selected under TEST TONE on the setting menu AUDIO SETUP
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    pause mode but not during playback. • Shot marks cannot be set or deleted for video data created in a single hot-swap recording session consisting of multiple clips unless all the P2 cards that contain the video data for the entire session are inserted. In clips that consist of multiple clips like
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    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 hot swap recording, the clip delete function is not available unless all the P2 cards containing data shot in one recording operation are inserted. • The clip delete
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    Shooting Using special recording modes During P2 card recording, the following special recording modes can be enabled from the RECORDING 60i DVCPRO/60i DV/60i DVCPRO50/50i DVCPRO/50i DV/50i Other conditions • Set CAMERA MODE to 60i or 30P. • Turn VFR OFF. • Turn VFR OFF. • Turn VFR OFF. • Turn VFR
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    . 3 seconds for HD recordings or approx. 7 seconds for SD recordings) before actual a short delay in start of audio and video recording when the START/STOP button is pressed (Page 141) 4 Press the START/STOP button. • The camera-recorder will repeat 1-frame recording for the time interval set in the
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    (Page 141) 3 Set the time in the menu option ONE SHOT TIME in the RECORDING SETUP screen. (Page 141) 4 Press the START/STOP button. • The camera-recorder will pause recording after making a recording that lasts the duration set in step 3. • Push the Operation lever in the  direction (STOP) to stop
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    the START/STOP button to stop recording. • To cancel this function, turn the camera- recorder off or select NORMAL in the REC FUNCTION item. • The following " stays lit. ·· When remaining memory is low: "P2 LACK L-" blinks. • Use two P2 cards with at least one minute of remaining recording time. •
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    off ·· When the P2 card with the previous recording is removed ·· When the P2 card is formatted or the you press the START/STOP button on the camera-recorder to start your first recording, "START single clip. To record a new clip Follow the instructions below to use a new and separate clip and end
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    changed. SYSTEM MODE, REC SIGNAL, ASPECT CONV, CAMERA MODE, REC FORMAT, REC FUNCTION, 25M REC CH SD memory card and reading of the settings file, cannot be executed. LOAD/SAVE/INIT in SCENE FILE, all options in CARD FUNCTIONS, USER support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ 48
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    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
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    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
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    FRAME RATE on the setting menu SCENE FILE screen. Use 1080i or 720P for the frame rate function. However, when 1080i is selected with DVCPRO HD recording, you cannot record unless CAMERA MODE is set to 60i (50i). 51
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    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 (L) INPUT1 INPUT2 CH1 recording CH3 recording Built-in microphone Lch INPUT1 switch selection is
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    you choose - 60 dBu so you will record more noise. • When using an AG-MC200G (optional), set MIC GAIN to - 50 dBu. When using the phantom microphone is not connected) No power supply for INPUT 1/2 terminal. • The battery will discharge faster if you use a phantom microphone. • Set to manual mode. 53
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    not reach the 0 dB bar. C H 1 C H 2 OVER indication Pressing the USER button to which the magnification of the audio level meters (MAG A.LVL) has been assigned level is set higher than for Panasonic's broadcast-use camera-recorder recorders (AJ series, AG-HPX500, 370 or 300 series). 54
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    4 as shown below. These functions cannot be manually adjusted. Each option can be selected in the -20 -12 -6 0 dB 21 34 5 (Only for AG-HPX250EN) TC 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 12 P2 FUL L P - PAUSE 1394  1080 i AVC-I 100 60 1 9 9 9 min 1 - CL I P L T . BOX USER - 1 FBC P 3 .2 K 0 dB ND1 /
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    under fluorescent lights, ie. indoors. F3 (SCENE SPARK) File suitable for SD shooting with a greater range of resolution, coloring and contrast. F4 ( FILE F3:SPARK GAMMA KNEE MATRIX SKIN TONE DTL V DETAIL FREQ NAME EDIT HD NORM AUTO NORM1 OFF THIN RETURN CHANGE PUSH MENU TO RETURN 4 Set the
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    maintained in the same way. ■ Example 2: Save the F1 scene file to the camera-recorder. 1 Select the menu option LOAD/SAVE/INIT in the SCENE FILE screen, then operation described in step 3. • To save and read user file settings or return them to their factory defaults, open the setting menu
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    SD memory card, and you can also load them from the card. • Current scene file settings are automatically saved in the camera-recorder and written to an SD memory card. When data has been read from an SD memory card Vol. 1). CARD FUNCTIONS SCENE FILE >>> USER FILE >>> SD CARD FORMAT >>> PUSH
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    (or in the ► direction from the right end of the characters) to select YES and press SET. • If WRITE NG FORMAT ERROR appears, format the SD memory card. (Page 16) • If WRITE NG WRITE PROTECT appears, change the lock tab position to enable writing. • If WRITE NG CANNOT ACCESS appears, quit all
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    retrieval. The setting menu values can be stored as a user file in the camera-recorder and up to four files can be stored on the SD memory card. The setting data files are configured as shown below. AG-HPX250P/AG-HPX250EN SD CARD SCENE FILE (Factory defaults) SCENE FILE (Current operating status
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    The counter value is retained when P2 cards are replaced and when the power is HD SDI) and VITC (in DVCPRO recorded in the VIDEO AUX area and output as VITC embedded in HD SDI). • LTC UB enables the recording of user settings, time, date, time codes and similar values, the frame rate data for camera
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    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 records user bits input to the DVCPRO/DV connector. TCG: Records the time code value. FRM. RATE: Records the frame rate information of camera capture
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    Open the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen and set the menu option UB MODE to USER. • For details on menu operation, refer to "Using the setup menus" (Page Retaining the user bits The data set for the user bits are automatically saved and retained even if the video camerarecorder is turned off. 63
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    rate, video pull-down and time code user bits are related as described below. Verification information on the righthand six digits Fixed value Media management data • Update frame flag, active frame flag • REC mark Sequence No. 24P, 24PA: 0-4 Other than above: locked at F Camera
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    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
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    code function during battery replacement Even during battery replacement the backup mechanism code to match the 2:3 pull-down scheme used for video output. • At a frame rate (capture frame rate) recording progresses at 60/24 speed) • Then the camera-recorder operates in Rec Run mode and the time code
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    to the internal generator. ■ Example 2: Connecting two or more AG- HPX250P/EN with one another, with one being used as HD Y reference signal, a composite video signal can also be input as reference signal. • Input composite video signals when the system mode is 480i (576i) (SD) and 720P. • During HD
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    conforms to the time code requirements) and reference video signals to the TC IN/OUT and GENLOCK IN stopped. Setting the user bits when the time code is externally locked To externally lock user bits, set that the other devices are in the same camera mode as the AG-HPX250P/EN. Note that if some of
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    VIDEO OUT SDI OUT (1080i) VIDEO OUT SDI OUT (720P) VIDEO OUT SDI OUT (720P) VIDEO OUT SDI OUT (480i/576i) VIDEO OUT GENLOCK input 1080i SD (480i/576i) 720P SD (480i/576i) SD (480i/576i) GL PHASE HD SDI COMPOSITE HD SDI COMPOSITE HD SDI COMPOSITE HD SDI COMPOSITE Disabled GENLOCK input and camera
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    menu option TC OUT to TCG/TCR in the OUTPUT SEL screen. AG-HPX250P/EN TC OUT SDI OUT or VIDEO OUT TC IN VIDEO IN SDI IN HD SDI IN VTR, etc. When the setting menu TC VIDEO SYNC is set to VIDEO OUT, the time code is output via TC IN/OUT in tune
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    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 But not slaved to it during recording. *6: VAUX TC is time code recorded in the video AUX area in the DVC format. *7: In Free Run mode, it is slaved
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    embedded embedded UB*1 in HD SDI*1 in HD SDI - DVCPROHD/60P AVC-I100/60P AVC-I50/60P - - DVCPROHD/30PN AVC-I100/30PN AVC-I50/30PN CAMERA - 720 -59.94P slaved to it during recording. *6: VAUX TC is time code recorded in the video AUX area in the DVC format. *7: In Free Run mode, it is
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    /30 embedded conversion) LTC UB in HD SDI TC IN/OUT LTC UB VITC UB VITC UB connector embedded embedded UB*1 in HD SDI*1 in HD SDI DVCPROHD/50i AVC-I100/50i AVC-I50/50i CAMERA 1080-50i AVC-I100/25PN AVC-I50 . *6: VAUX TC is time code recorded in the video AUX area in the DVC format. 73
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    button during playback to rewind the selected clip (4 x speed). When the thumbnail screen is cancelled, you can also perform this operation while the camera-recorder is stopped. When this button is held down, the playback speed becomes faster (32 x speed). When pressed during a pause, playback goes
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    a text memo on the clip thumbnail. • Copy part of a clip by using the text memo. • Change the thumbnail image by using the text memo. • Format P2 cards and SD memory cards. • Uploading and editing clip metadata from the
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    COPY EXCH. THUMBNAIL EXIT SLOT CLIPS SET UP EXIT INDICATOR DATA DISPLAY DATE FORMAT THUMBNAIL SIZE PLAYBACK RESUME THUMBNAIL INIT EXIT META DATA LOAD RECORD USER CLIP NAME INITIALIZE PROPERTY EXIT CLIP PROPERTY CARD STATUS DEVICES PROPERTY SETUP EXIT HDD EXPORT EXPLORE SETUP EXIT 76
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    with shot marks. TEXT MEMO:  Display clips with text memo data. SLOT n: Display clips in the specified P2 card. (n: 1 or 2, which indicates Slots 1 or 2.) UPDATING..: Indicated when the camera-recorder is updating the screen or reading data. When the screen is being updated, the rotating icon is
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    or the user clip name (USER CLIP camera-recorder for all the clips recognised correctly by the P2 card instruction manual for a mode that supports edit copying. 15. Wide Clip Indicator This marker is displayed for clips recorded with the 16:9 aspect ratio. However, it does not accompany clips in HD
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    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
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    CLIPS: Display clips with shot marks attached. TEXT MEMO CLIPS: Display clips with text memo data attached. SLOT CLIPS: Display clips recorded in the P2 card inserted in the specified slot. When this item is selected, SLOT1 to SLOT2 are displayed as a sub-menu. Select the desired slot to display
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    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
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    on the clip you wish to attach a shot mark to. 3 Press the USER button to which the shot mark function has been allocated. • This adds a shot mark from) a clip recorded across multiple P2 cards, do this with all these P2 cards inserted into P2 card slots. Text memo During recording or playback, you
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    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
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    press the SET button on the Operation lever. You can select more than one text memo. 3 Press the MENU button to select OPERATION → COPY. 4 User the Operation lever and SET buttons to select the destination slot. Then, select YES. • Copying starts. • The portion between the selected text memo and
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    can be restored. Clips with a red corrupt clip indicator cannot be repaired. Please delete such clips. If the clip cannot be deleted, format the P2 card. During restoration of the clips, however, the defective-clip indicator may change from yellow to red, resulting in inability to restore the clips
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    is displayed), then copying of clips is not possible. After changing to CAMERA mode, push the Operation lever in the ▼ direction (STOP) for are copied to P2 cards, all the information on the clips is copied. However, when they are copied to the SD memory card*, video and sound information
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    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 card that contains the Clip Meta Data (metadata upload
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    using SD memory cards> (Page 162). The file which was edited by except P2 viewer is displayed as "UNKNOWN DATA", and may not be read. GLOBAL CLIP ID: Displays the global clip ID, which indicates the shooting status of the clip. USER CLIP NAME: *1 Displays the clip name specified by the user. VIDEO
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    method is selectable. For details, refer to "Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method" (Page 90). *2: ALTITUDE is not possible to record only PERSON or OFFSET. Checking and modifying read metadata The camera-recorder allows you to check the details of read metadata. 1 Turn the POWER/MODE
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    on the Operation lever to reset the COUNT value to 1. • TYPE2 USER CLIP NAME to be recorded If clip metadata has been read in Uploaded a P2 card with a memory capacity of 8 GB or more is used in camera-recorder and a one-time continuous recording exceeds the prescribed duration (DVCPRO HD and
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    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 =
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    into the camera-recorder, perform the following operation: 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 OPERATION → FORMAT from thethumbnail menu. • The following screen appears. Select SD CARD and
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    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 the clip. The mark appears if the clip is recorded on a writeprotected P2 card. • AG-HPX250P/EN is not capable of recording or playing back voice memos. • Pushing
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    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 at the start of the recording. DURATION: The
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    menu. The following screen appears. Select the P2 card status display settings from the P2 CARD CAP menu option. REMAIN: Show remaining free space on the P2 card as the P2 card status display. (Factory setting) USED: Show used memory capacity on the P2 card as the P2 card status display. 95
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    card status: FORMAT ERROR: An unformatted P2 card is inserted. NOT SUPPORTED: An unsupported card is inserted in the camerarecorder. NO CARD: P2 cards P2 card to check individual information such as the serial number and the user ID. 3. P2 Card Remaining Capacity/Total Capacity Displays the P2 card
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    : 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). Push the Operation
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    capacity etc. From the thumbnail menu, select 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
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    ORE VAR. SEARCH OFF/ON P.B.DIGIT AL PB . ZOOM MENU SET ITEM Camera-recorder or Remote control [1x] appears on the screen and the media is ORE VAR. SEARCH OFF/ON P.B.DIGIT AL PB . ZOOM MENU SET ITEM Camera-recorder or Remote control To return to normal playback, push the Operation lever in
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    IN-P REC A.DUB - VOL + /REW PLAY FF/ STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV Camera-recorder or Remote control Viewing images on a TV/monitor You can view the images on the OSD button again to clear the display. However, information displayed on video that is output from SDI OUT and HDMI OUT is set with SDI
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    mm stereo mini jack • Sound is no longer heard from the speaker when the headphones are connected. External microphone Microphone (optional) AG-MC200G INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 terminal Microphone holder Microphone holder adapter Screws for microphone holder 12 mm Screws for microphone holder 6 mm
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    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 use a commercial USB2.0 cable (double-shielded for noise reduction). Hard disk drive (data copying) Hard disk drive USB2.0 HOST USB cable
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    equipment (Dubbing) Other Digital video equipment 6-pin 1394 cable (optional) Connect one of these 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
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    HDMI cable and connecting this camera to a device that supports VIERA Link, the VIERA Link of other devices may not work in some cases. • From the HDMI OUT terminal, SD signals (480i, 576i) are use a double-shielded HDMI cable (optional). • It is recommended that you use a Panasonic HDMI cable. 104
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    sure that the signal format of the camera-recorder and the connected device is the user's bit input from TC IN/OUT cannot be recorded on P2 card. • When input from the IEEE1394 interface is selected, the time code output from TC IN/OUT is not synchronized with the video signal output from the VIDEO
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    user bits When input from the IEEE1394 interface is selected, time code and user bits of the VAUX area input from the DVCPRO/DV connector is recorded on a P2 card regardless of camera before you operate the camerarecorder. • If you use another AG-HPX250P/EN as the external unit for backup recording,
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    AVC-Intra format or DVCPRO HD native recording is selected. • recording when there is no more free space on the P2 card inserted into this unit causes the time code output from connector, connect the cable to the 6-pin connector on the camera-recorder first. • Be sure to properly connect the 1394
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    continued) • Observe the following precautions when controlling a P2 memory card camera-recorder using PC application software (editing software). ·· as this may prevent normal software operation. • Unprocessed video and audio signals are output via the IEEE1394 interface during manually. 108
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    video/audio output stops. • You cannot switch to PC mode directly from CAMERA mode. Leaves the thumbnail screen of PB/THUMBNAIL mode. To make a USB connection, you must first install the P2 software on the supplied CD-ROM on the computer. Select the "AG-HPX250" driver. This USB driver supports only
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    or LCD monitor. When connection is not correctly, "DISCONNECT" appears in the viewfinder. • In USB device mode, clips on P2 cards can be displayed but video from the camera-recorder or an external device cannot be recorded. Mode lamp (PC) POWER/MODE switch (Viewfinder display) USB DEVICE CONNECT
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    REC FORMAT DVCPROHD/60i CAMERA MODE 24PA SCAN REVERSE OFF ASPECT CONV LETTER BOX SETUP USB HOST PC MODE SELECT USB DEVICE PUSH MENU TO RETURN USB HOST display • In USB HOST mode, clips on P2 cards can be displayed but video from the camerarecorder or an external device cannot be recorded
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    (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 or use the AC adaptor. • Versions 2.** and later of the P2 STORE (AJ-PCS060G) support USB host mode for this unit. Versions
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    high-speed writing and writing back writing and writing back on a card basis, writing on a card-by-card basis. back on a clip basis, A drive formatted with and formatting the camera-recorder uses this format. P2 STORE FAT P2 STORE (AJPCS060G). No writing can be performed. Thumbnail viewing
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    , the information about only the first partition is shown. • For a P2 STORE (AJ-PCS060G) that has an invalid partition, that partition information is . Then, the confirmation message is displayed again. Select YES. The camera-recorder starts formatting the hard disk drive. Once formatted, the hard
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    2 Connect a hard disk drive via USB. A hard disk drive that has not been formatted with the camera-recorder must be formatted as directed in "Formatting a hard disk drive" (Page 114). 3 Insert a P2 card. 4 Press the MENU button and select HDD → EXPORT from the thumbnail menu. Specify the slot that
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    (Page 111) • The thumbnail screen is displayed. (USB HOST is displayed in the bottom right.) 2 Connect a hard disk drive via USB. 3 Insert the target P2 card in a slot. 4 Press the MENU button and select HDD → EXPLORE from the thumbnail menu. Move to the appropriate partition and select it with the
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    camera-recorder has been replaced with other data using a PC. • By using the drive mount converter distributed on the following URL, the hard disk drive can be mounted in the designated folder when connected. http://pro-av.panasonic FORMAT! P2 card problem prevents formatting. Check P2 card. CANNOT
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    to be deleted in adding the counter value. The user clip name plus the counter value can only contain up to 100 bytes. Characters in the clip name are automatically deleted when the total exceeds 100 bytes. WRITE PROTECTED! The P2 or SD card is write protected. Insert write-enabled media. ■ Soft
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    it back on again. MISMATCH COMPONENT! Copying is not possible since the model number of the destination card does not match that of the source card. Use a P2 card with the same model number or copy video in clip units. TOO MANY PARTITIONS! There are too many partitions. Hard disks can handle up to
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    video, the viewfinder or LCD monitor shows messages indicating camera : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 1 2 1 9 9 9 min P2 LACK A I - PAUSE 1 - CL I P 1394 1080 i AVC-I100 60 L A . R E C DRS = = = C H 1 C H 2 ===== 1/ 2 5 0 2011 SPOT F5 . 6 USER - 1 D5 x FB C P 3 .2K 0 dB ND 1 / 1 6 23 : 59 : 59 MF 2 3
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    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 frame mode. UB: User bit values UB* is indicated when the user bit value cannot be correctly
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    remote control are different. P2 : Blinks when no P2 card is inserted or the card is write protected. P2 FULL: Blinks when there is no more space left on the P2 card. P2 LACK: Blinks in loop rec mode when there is not enough space left on the P2 card. : Lights when the battery for the internal clock
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    AG-HPX250P) -20dB -12dB 0dB C H 1 C H 2 (Only for AG-HPX250EN) -18dB -12dB 0dB C H 1 C H 2 By assigning MAG A. LVL (level meter magnification) to a USER the auto focus mode, AF appears. In the manual focus mode, MF appears, and when MF value set using the video amplifier. 24 WHITE BAL
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    on the media. 1 On: P2 card ready for recording 1 lights green: P2 card selected for recording 1 flashes: 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
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    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 more data is available in the forward playback direction. PRE REC ON (OFF) (INVALID) Appears when the USER button to
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    . PULL DOWN ERROR Video pull-down sequence error in a mode such as 24P REC WARNING 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
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    for example, that a card was removed during access or that a system then turn it back on again. Camera-recorder status display (in alphabetical light status is changed by pressing the user button to which BACK LIGHT is Displayed when GAIN is switched. IRIS: MANUAL (AUTO) This is displayed when you
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    DISP/MODE CHK button in recording standby or during recording to display the settings of each shooting function, the list of functions assigned to USER buttons and all other information. Release the button to return to the regular screen. • Press the DISP/MODE CHK button during recording standby or
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    format and 4 system frequency √ indication 5 AUTO/MANUAL switch indicator √ 6 Information display × 7 System × - indicate 0 dB √ Displays only √ ATW, LOCK, × - P3.2K and P5.6K √ √ × - √ √ × - √ × × - - - - - - CARD&BATTERY - - (Continued on the next page) 129
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    when battery charge - - drops - CARD&BATTERY √ 32 Media information display √ Lights when SLOT SEL is - - performed - CARD&BATTERY displayed - : Displayed depending on other settings *1: Only the warning that a P2 card has not been inserted is not displayed. *2: When the " R " is
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    available on the P2 card PROTECTED: The P2 card is write-protected. NOT SUPPORTED: The P2 card cannot be used or recognized. FORMAT ERROR: The P2 card is not properly formatted. NO CARD: No card has been inserted. No indication: The camera-recorder is in the USB DEVICE mode. 2 USER button allocation
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    functions. "Setting SYNCHRO SCAN mode" (Page 50) 1/60.0 (AG-HPX250P) 1/50.0 (AG-HPX250EN) Adjusts the level of image outline correction (in horizontal and REC SIGNAL is 1394. • Cannot be set when 1080i is selected with DVCPRO HD recording and CAMERA MODE is not set to 60i, 50i. • Can only be set when
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    : *1 Gamma setting for HD recording. • A change in settings during DRS operation will not change video quality. LOW: Applies a gently rising gamma curve to lowbrightness areas for a balanced look. SD NORM: Normal video setting inherited from the DVX100 series. HIGH: Applies a steep gamma curve
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    lines that are almost horizontal to flicker when viewed on a normal monitor TV (60i (50i): Interlace). THIN and MID settings will produce higher resolution video than THICK when shooting progressive footage that will later be edited. Edits the name of scene files selected using the SCENE FILE dial
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    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-HPX250P) Factory setting: 1080-50i (only for AG native recording). DVCPROHD/60i: Uses the DVCPRO HD codec for recording. Use CAMERA MODE options to set shooting mode. Recording
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    /50i, DVCPRO/50i, DV/50i: These use DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV codecs, respectively. Use CAMERA MODE options to set shooting mode. Recording is locked at 50i. Sets the shooting mode of the camera-recorder during DVCPRO HD codec or SD mode at 1080i. · When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i or 48059
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    compiling to a clip in one-clip recording mode. Sets the setup level of 480i video signals. 0%: Setup is switched to 0 % for both output and recording signals. Makes it possible to connect the camera-recorder to a personal computer via USB 2.0 to enable use of a P2 card as mass storage. (Page 109)
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    6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB in VFR mode. Configures super gain allocated to a USER button. 24dB, 30dB BOTH: Cycles to the next value in the order 24 dB → in VFR mode. Allows you to assign the ATW (Auto Tracking White • A USER button to which ATW Balance) function to the WHITE BAL switch. (Page 33
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    the USER4 button. The functions that can be assigned to this button are the same as for the USER MAIN button. SLOT SEL "Using the USER buttons" (Page 39) Automatically sets the last focus during manual focusing. ON: Automatically sets the last focus. • The focus may not be set correctly if the last
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    A.IRIS is OFF. • Auto operation switches OFF when the frame rate is set to 4FRAME or lower in VFR mode. • AGC does not operate when a USER button to which S.GAIN has been allocated is pressed and super gain is set to 24 dB or 30 dB. • Auto operation switches OFF when
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    recording. · When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080- 59.94i or 480-59.94i; and CAMERA MODE is set to 24P or 24PA. · When compiling to a clip in one-clip . · When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i or 480-59.94i; and CAMERA MODE is set to 24P or 24PA. · When REC FUNCTION is set to something other
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    If any other value, the recorded time code will mismatch. Sets the data recorded in the camera-recorder user bits. USER, TIME, DATE, EXT, TCG, FRM. RATE "Setting user bits" (Page 62) Sets the user information. Select USER in UB MODE. Sets one-clip recording mode. ON, OFF "One-clip recording (ONE
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    to 1394 (operation depends on 1394 input status). · W hen compiling to a clip in one-clip recording mode. TEST TONE Selects the test signal. LEVEL1: A 1 kHz test tone is output during color bar output. LEVEL2: Outputs the above test tone at a volume lower than LEVEL1. OFF: Does not output
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    . AUDIO OUT Sets the audio signal output from the AUDIO OUT terminal (pin jack), HDMI OUT terminal, headphone terminal, and built-in speaker during P2 card playback. CH1/CH2: CH1 output = CH1 signals, CH2 output = CH2 signals CH1: CH1 output = CH1 signals, CH2 output = CH1 signals CH2: CH1 output
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    Does not superimpose metadata. Sets EDH superimposition when SDI OUT is an SD signal (480i, 576i). ON: Superimposes EDH. OFF: Does not superimpose EDH. Sets downconverter output (VIDEO OUT and DOWNCON • Not available when SYSTEM SDI OUT) in HD mode (1080i, 720P). MODE is set to 480-59.94i, SIDE
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    of the camerarecorder at all times. TCG/TCR: Outputs time code generator value during camerarecorder recording and outputs the played back time code during video playback. Sets the delay of time code output when TC IN/OUT connector is connected as TC OUT. RECORDING: Outputs the unit's time code
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    or not when the LCD monitor is opened. AUTO: Switches off automatically. ON: The viewfinder operates constantly. However, this is limited to when no video is output from the SDI OUT terminal. "SDI OUT" (Page 145) ZEBRA1 DETECT Sets the level of the right-leaning zebra pattern 1. 50%...70
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    LCD monitor. to 480-59.94i, 576-50i and • HD (1080i, 720P) 90% : 90 % display at 16 2.39 : 1 : 100 % display at 2.39:1 OFF : Safety zone marker not displayed. • SD (480i, 576i) 90% : 90 % display at 16:9 4 : 3 : 100 % display Makes it possible to set video color level, brightness and contrast
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    guideline since it is not entirely accurate. CARD& BATTERY Sets the remaining P2 card capacity and battery charge. ON, OFF P2CARD REMAIN Determines how remaining P2 card capacity is displayed. ONE-CARD: Indicates the remaining capacity of the card that is being recorded. TOTAL: Displays value
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    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 current scene file (1 - 4) settings to the SD memory card. TITLE
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    Setting Notes USER FILE Saves user files to camera-recorder memory, loads them • This setting cannot be made into camera-recorder memory mode and DVCPRO HD native mode. • Not available during interval, one-shot and loop recording. ACCESS LED Determines whether or not the P2 CARD ACCESS LED
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    connector in HD (1080i, 720P) mode. (Page 70) HD SDI: The HD SDI is locked to the genlock input. COMPOSITE: The down-converted composite signal (VIDEO OUT or setting menu values including all scene files (F1 to F6) and the user file to their factory defaults. • Not available when SYSTEM MODE is set
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    P2CS BL2-2: Boot program 2 for P2 control microprocessor P2CS KR: P2 control microprocessor kernel P2CS AP: P2 control microprocessor application VUP: System software used for updating all camera firmware VUP FS: File system for updating the camera CAM FPGA: Camera FPGA configuration ROM DM FPGA
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    of signals output or input via the IEEE1394 digital interface VIDEO: Status of input or output video signals AUDIO: Status of input or output audio signals or read from an SD memory TYPE1: This setting is suitable for image production that reduces card as a SCENE FILE or USER FILE. noise as far
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    battery may have reached the end of its service life. The battery will become unchargeable. The battery has a certain service life which varies depending on how the battery is used. If the battery mode. If this is the case, focus in the manual focus mode. It may be hard to bring the subject
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    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 position. Recording is not possible if it is in this position. (Page 12) • There may be little free memory left on the P2 card. If
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    SD memory card. If it is not, format the card in the unit. The remote control does • The battery in the remote control may have run out. (Page 24 of Vol. 1) not work. If the remote control fails to work even if it is operated close to the remote control sensor of the camera-recorder
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    Check firmware version of the camera-recorder in the DIAGNOSTIC screen. 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 cards based on the SD
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    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 wipe the
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    (59 °F to 77 °F)] [Recommended relative humidity: 40 % to 60 %] Video camera-recorder • Wrap the video camera-recorder in a soft cloth to keep the dust off. Battery • The battery life is shortened in places with extreme temperatures. • Storing the battery in a location with oily vapors or high dust
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    You can also visit the support desk at the following website for details on the system requirements of P2 Viewer. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ ■ When using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a PC, follow the instructions below. However, be sure to
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    using camera-recorder. • Any SD memory card with the following capacities (8 MB 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
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    Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), and users are hereby informed that they have the right to obtain, change and go to the following home page: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from directing inquiries concerning the source codes
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    ) 24P (2:3 Over60i recording) ― 24PA (2:3:3:2 Over60i recording) 1080-50i AVC-I100 AVC-I50 50i 25PN DVCPROHD 50i 50i 25P (25PN native recording) CAMERA MODE: 50i CAMERA MODE: 25P (2:2 Over50i recording) 1P to 25P*2 (Records as 50i) 1P to 25P*2 (25PN Native recording) 1P to 25P*2 (Records as
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    21 of Vol. 1 Removal 21 of Vol. 1 Using 21 of Vol. 1 Black balance 34 Built-in battery 27 of Vol. 1 Built-in microphone 52 C MENU CAMERA MODE 136 MENU CARD&BATTERY 149 MENU CARD FUNCTIONS screen 150 Center marker 36 Check recording function 12 MENU CHROMA LEVEL 133 MENU CHROMA PHASE 133
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    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 screen 151 MENU OUTPUT SEL screen 145 Overcranking effects 26 P P2 card Formatting 13, 91 Insert 10 Protecting 12 Recorded data 161 user bits 71
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    battery charge 124 MENU REMOTE 151 Rewind 74 S MENU SAFETY ZONE 148 Safety zone marker 36 MENU SCAN REVERSE 136 Scene file 56 MENU SCENE FILE 150 Scene file data 57 MENU SCENE FILE screen 132 MENU SD CARD TC PRESET 142 MENU TC VIDEO SYNC 146 MENU TEST TONE 143 Text memo 42 Thumbnail
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    Index (continued) 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
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VQT3T24A (E)
Operating Instructions
Vol.2
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG-HPX250P
AG-HPX250EN
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.
■ This product is eligible for the P2HD
5 Year Warranty Repair Program.
For details, see page 8 of Vol. 1.