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  • Panasonic AG-HPX370 | AGHPX370P User Guide - Page 1
    is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 173. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG-HPX370P Model No. AG-HPX371E Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. SS0310TU0
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     Read this first! (For AG-HPX370P) indicates safety information. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash
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    AG-HPX370P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support installation instructions and the user must television programs, video tapes and other Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate
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    accessories (FRONT AUDIO LEVEL knob, knob screw, BNC cap, XLR connector cap, rear lens cap, zoom lever, connector cap) out of the reach of babies and small children. CAUTION: Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing them. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable
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    installation method described in this manual. ● If a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions accompanying the battery. Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery) ● For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your
  • Panasonic AG-HPX370 | AGHPX370P User Guide - Page 6
    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 during a single recording operation is referred to as
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    directly on the lens. PLEASE NOTE:  When preparing to record important events, always shoot some advance test footage, to verify that both pictures and sound are being recorded normally.  Should video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we
  • Panasonic AG-HPX370 | AGHPX370P User Guide - Page 8
    AG-HPX370P 2 Read this first! (For AG-HPX371E 4 Precautions for Use ... 7  Chapter 1 Overview Camera Unit Features ... 11 Recording and Playback Features 13 Outline of operations ... 15 Saving and editing on external devices 15 System Configuration ... 16 Standard accessories REVIEW video
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    98 Adjusting the Lens Flange Back 99 White Shading Compensation 100 Setting Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC 101 Preparing for Audio Input 104 When Using the Front Microphone 104 Using a wireless receiver 104 When Using Audio Devices 105 Attaching Accessories 106 Mounting the Camera on
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    a P2 Card 123 Camera battery 160 Warning System ... 161 Warning Description Tables 161 Warning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation and USB HOST MODE ..... 163 Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit 165 Chapter 10 Index Chapter 11 Specifications Dimensions and specifications
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    applications and content production. In 1080i/720P HD recording for broadcasting, the camera uses the highly reliable AVC-Intra or DVCPRO HD codec while also supporting SD multicodec (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV) recording capability. The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E provides high quality and uncompressed, 16
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    extension system support This camera can be connected to the AG-CA300G camera adapter (optional accessory) and the AG-BS300 base station (optional accessory) to enable camera extension system recording. For details on connections to these devices, refer to the connection instructions and precautions
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    the installation of a P2 card driver (provided with each device). For details on the system requirements of the P2 card driver, visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ *2 This assumes that the SLOT SEL function is assigned to a USER button (USER MAIN, USER1 or
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    you have to control both video and audio recording. The control can be disabled.  Unislot wireless receiver compatible The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E is designed to work with optional slot wireless receivers. (page 104) The camera supports 2-channel wireless receivers. *1 "P2 Viewer" is a Windows® PC
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    AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E records video on P2 cards. Excelling at high transfer speeds, the P2 for nonlinear editing on your computer or other unit. P2 card Computer USB2.0 (DEVICE) Using USB HOST mode card recorder BNC cable (composite/SDI) Video equipment/Monitor The contents can be transferred
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    battery holder as standard. *2 The camera comes with a Fujinon lens. *3 For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ *4 For details, refer to the AJ-YAX800G User
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    107). CD-ROM *1 This component is part of the camera.  Accessories manufactured by Fujinon Co., Ltd. Lens Front lens cap *2 Rear lens cap *2 Zoom lever *2 For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (page 98). Connector cap *2 Lens hood Lens hood cap *3 *2 This component is part of the
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    The camera will power up if it is working normally. 5 Light shoe A video light or similar accessory can Camera on a Tripod] (page 106). 12 Lens jack (12-pin) The lens connection cord is connected here. For a detailed description of your lens, refer to the manufacturer's instruction manual. 13 Battery
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    (XLR, 3-pin) • Connect a microphone (optional accessory) to this jack. • A phantom-powered microphone may /CH2 (audio channel 1/2 automatic/manual level adjustment selector) switch Use this input from microphone with internal power supply (the camera does not supply power to a phantom microphone
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    Audio (output) Function Section 34 1 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 25 6 7 1 MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2, CH3/4 selector switch Use this switch to select the audio channel whose signals are output to the speaker, earphones or AUDIO OUT connectors. CH1/2: Signal output of audio
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    5 6 7 2  Shooting and Recording (camera unit) 1 ND FILTER (filter switching) control For details, refer to [Assigning functions to USER buttons] (page 61). 3 SHUTTER switch Use 55). 5 GAIN selector switch • This switch adjusts video amplifier gain to suit ambient lighting conditions at the time
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    Range Stretcher) function] (page 12). CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF: Video being recorded through the camera is output with the Auto knee circuit turned off. The KNEE point on and holding it down displays shooting conditions and functions assigned to USER switches. • It also serves to turn off the alarm sound.
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    button operates in the same way as the VTR button on the lens. 13 SDI OUT CHARACTER switch Use this switch to control the SDI OUT, a setting menu allows you to superimpose characters on VIDEO OUT video. 14 t REW (rewind) button In stop mode, press this camera. For details, refer to page 150. 23
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    remote controlled when the AG-EC4G extension control unit (optional accessory) is connected. For details, refer to [Connecting the AG-EC4G Extension Control Unit] (page 109). 23 VIDEO OUT connector This connector outputs video signals. • In HD mode, down-converted composite video signals are output
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    Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 37 654 21 1 MENU button • Hold down the button to open a setting menu screen. A second press of the button returns the previous image. • This function is not available in the thumbnail display and during recording. 2 JOG
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    output by the VIDEO OUT connector of the camera cannot be externally device to the time code of the AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E. For details, refer to button displays the counter value, time code, user bit and frame rate data in the advance the time code independently of P2 card recording status. Use this
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    or lights when an error is detected in the memory card recorder unit. 12 1 LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displays the video in the viewfinder. Alternatively, it can show clips on the P2 card in a thumbnail format. For details on the LCD monitor, refer to [Viewfinder and LCD Menus] (page 129). In
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    31 54 8 7 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 2 6 1 Viewfinder The viewfinder displays the video image in color during recording or playback. It also displays warnings and messages - indicating camera operating status and settings - zebra patterns and markers (safety zone and center markers
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    time zone you are in and set accordingly. OTHER FUNCTIONS USER FILE 1394 CONTROL 1394 CMD SEL ACCESS LED ALARM CLOCK SETTING TIME ZONE GL PHASE >>> OFF REC_P ON HIGH >>> +9:00 HD SDI PUSH MENU TO RETURN Time zone Time difference 00:00 -00:30 -
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    the JOG dial button. • The CLOCK SET screen appears. OTHER FUNCTIONS USER FILE 1394 CONTROL 1394 CMD SEL ACCESS LED ALARM CLOCK SETTING TIME ZONE GL PHASE >>> OFF REC_P ON ON RETURN CHANGE HD SDI PUSH MENU TO RETURN 5 Turn the JOG dial button to select
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    camera recorder for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. For details, refer to [Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock] (page 29). 1 Turn on the POWER switch. 2 Open the card slot cover. 4 Push the eject button that pops up to the right. • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX370P
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    ACCESS LED in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. When the camera is used in this way, remove cards when the camera has been powered down or a sufficiently long time is not Card not supported supported by your AG-HPX370P/ AG-HPX371E. NOT SUPPORTED Replace the card. The P2 card Stays off Incorrect
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    type of P2 card used, you may need to update the camera driver. For details, refer to [Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit] (page 165). • For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net
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    P2 Card Recording The P2 card is a semiconductor memory card designed for the DVCPRO P2 series, Panasonic's line of professional video and broadcast equipment. • Since the DVCPRO P2 support desk at the following website for details on the system requirements of P2 Viewer. http://pro-av.panasonic.
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    your system to ensure that it works properly. For directions on inspecting your memory card camerarecorder, see [Inspections Before Shooting] (page 157). Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion Note that the recording order is retained even if the power is turned off. When the power is next turned on
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    When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the switches as detailed below, before starting to use your AGHPX370P/AG-HPX371E. f is automatically adjusted when the lens is set to the auto iris mode. b USER MAIN/USER1/USER2 Assigning the SLOT SEL function to a USER button 2 When the white
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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 Point the camera at your subject to adjust the focus, and are disabled. Normal Recording • Pressing the REC button starts recording of video and sound on the P2 card. • The video and audio (including additional information) recorded in one session is referred to
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    in the 25P mode will be recorded as 50i or 50P, with 2:2 pulldown. The camera 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 capture (1080/24P over 60i) A B C D 2:3 pull-down recording Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce
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    camera is capable of frame skipping (undercranking) and high-speed (overcranking) recording. The camera with the AVC-I 100, AVC-I 50, DVCPRO HD, 30PN, and 24PN (25PN) recording formats. - Thumbnail screens are created 1 frame later than video recorded on a P2 card, but this is not a malfunction. *1
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    progressive mode and cine-like gamma will make video look like it was shot with a film camera. Standard settings for film production SYSTEM MODE (AVC-I 50/24PN) (DVCPRO HD/24PN) VFR OFF AVC-I 100/24PN REC FORMAT (AVC-I 50/24PN) (DVCPRO HD/60i) CAMERA MODE *1 24P Recording frame rate 24
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    settings Other settings AVC-I 100/24PN REC FORMAT (AVC-I 50/24PN) (DVCPRO HD/24PN) VFR ON FRAME RATE Set to 22 frames or less AVC-I 100/ slow-motion effect that is 2.5 times normal speed. Shooting 720P progressive video will produce smooth and highquality slow-motion. The same effect can
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    Recording Modes During P2 card recording, CAMERA MODE to 60i or 30P Turn VFR OFF Turn VFR OFF Set CAMERA MODE to 60i or 30P 3 Press the REC button. This setting will record audio and video certain number of seconds (approx. 3 seconds for HD recordings or approx. 7 seconds for SD recordings) before
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    . screen. 4 Press the REC button. 3 Set the time in the menu option INTERVAL TIME in the RECORDING SETUP screen. 4 Press the REC button. • The camera will repeat 1-frame recording for the time interval set in the INTERVAL TIME option. • Press the STOP button to stop recording. • To cancel this
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    the top of the LCD monitor. When you press the REC button on the camera to start your first recording, "START 1CLIP" appears. Any subsequent recordings not available until the P2 CARD ACCESS LED goes from blinking to steady lighting. 44 To record a new clip Follow the instructions below to use a
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    record MPEG4 format video, time code data and other real-time data to P2 cards or SD memory cards simultaneous with camera recording of video and audio.  NOTE Insert the video encoder card when the camera is turned off. For details, refer to the supplied User's Guide of the video encoder card. 45
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    USER2 to assign the REC REVIEW function to a user button. Select these options from the SW MODE screen.  NOTE • Note that a backup recording performed on a backup device connected to the DVCPRO/DV or SDI OUT connector will also record video played back using the REC REVIEW function. • In one-clip
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    video monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector or SDI OUT connector will enable playback of color video UPDATING at such times. • If a P2 card is inserted while another P2 card is being played back, the clips on the inserted P2 card will not be played back. A P2 across more than one P2 card, sound may
  • Panasonic AG-HPX370 | AGHPX370P User Guide - Page 48
    This camera records HD (1080i, 720P) signals using AVC-Intra or DVCPRO HD codecs and use a combination of DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV codecs for recording SD (480i (576i)) signals. It provides a variety of capture frame rates and recording frame rates (native recording) to suit specific applications
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    camera supports. Camera recording modes (When the menu option REC SIGNAL is set to CAMERA .) − − − − − −− − −− OFF 72059.94P Disabled DVCPRO HD/ 60P ON Disabled 60 30 24 720/60P 720/30P Over60P 2:2 Pull Down are indicated for a single 64 GB P2 card. Two cards double the recording time
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    Recording function SYSTEM MODE REC FORMAT CAMERA MODE VFR FRAME RATE [FRAME] − −− Other than above 720/50P VFR DVCPRO HD − − − −− DVCPRO HD/ 25PN OFF Disabled 25 720/25PN Native ON Recording times are indicated for a single 64 GB P2 card. Two cards double the recording time. Since
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    Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 1080/60i 720/60P DVCPRO HD Approx. 64 min. DVCPRO50/60i DVCPRO50 480-59.94i DVCPRO/ GB P2 card. Two cards double the recording time. When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-50i, 720-50P, 576-50i Setting SYSTEM MODE REC FORMAT CAMERA MODE
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    for down-converted output (VIDEO OUT and SDI SELECT output (OUTPUT SEL screen) as 480i (576i)) of HD mode (1080i, 720P). *1 HD (1080i, 720P) output -59.94i, 720-59.94P, 480-59.94i Setting SYSTEM MODE REC FORMAT CAMERA MODE VFR FRAME RATE [FRAME] Recording format *1 AVC-I 100/60i (AVC-I
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    CAMERA MODE 60i DVCPRO50/60i 30P DVCPRO/60i DV/60i 24P 24PA VFR Disabled FRAME RATE [FRAME] Disabled Recording format *1 SDI OUT *2 Video DVCPRO and DV. *4 Outputs 720-59.94P DVCPRO HD during playback. *5 For DVCPRO/60i *6 For DV/60i  NOTE VIDEO OUT outputs SD signals (480i) at all times
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    -59.94i, 720-59.94P, 480-59.94i Setting SYSTEM MODE REC FORMAT CAMERA MODE VFR FRAME RATE [FRAME] Recording format *1 1080-59.94i 720-59. DV/50i Recording format 1080/50i 720/50P 576/50i DVCPRO HD DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO DV SDI OUT *4 Video format Audio 1080-50i 720-50P 576-50i 4ch 4ch 4ch
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    record high-quality video with the AG-HPX370P/AGHPX371E, the for the white space.  NOTE • Do not point the camera at a high-brightness area. • The white object must appear Set to CAM. e WHITE BAL switch Set to A or B. 4 Adjust the lens iris. • Use the Y GET function (for details, refer to page 61
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    Your AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E has not been used for some time. • The ambient temperature has changed substantially. • The gain switchover value has been changed. • The menu options SYSTEM MODE and REC FORMAT in the SYSTEM SETUP screen. Adjust the black balance before shooting to ensure optimum video
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    automatically stored in the memory.  NOTE • Ensure that the lens connector is connected and the lens iris is CLOSE. • During a black balance adjustment, light is automatically cut off. However, if the lens connector comes loose or light cannot be cut off for some other
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    the display • In any electronic shutter mode, a slower shutter speed will reduce camera sensitivity. • In auto iris mode, a faster shutter speed will increase the appear on the screen. Changing the shutter speed may correct this problem. • A subject that is captured when moving quickly across the
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    the steps below. 1 Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at ON towards SEL, to place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN (S/S) mode. SHUTTER switch SYNCHRO SCAN switch 2 In SYNCHRO SCAN mode, SCAN DISP in the DISPLAY SETUP screen to deg provides a guide to setting and displaying shutter angle. 59
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    may occur in video that includes flash cameras. For details, refer to [Assigning functions to USER buttons] (page 61). USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons 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
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    BAL.PRESET USER MAIN USER1 0dB 6dB 12dB OFF 1 3.2K Y GET BACKLIGHT PUSH MENU TO RETURN Selectable Functions • REC REVIEW: Assigns REC REVIEW. • SPOTLIGHT by compressing the video level in highbrightness areas. • TEXT MEMO: Assigns text memory recording. • SLOT SEL: Assigns P2 card slot selection.
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    AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E supports independent four-channel audio recording in any format (HD 3 and 4 either to automatic adjustment or manual mode. Selecting Audio Input Signals The input C H 2 OVER indication  NOTE Pressing the USER button to which the magnification of the audio level meters
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    Adjustments and Settings for Recording When operating the AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E without a sound recordist, it is of the audio level of channels 3 and 4 as shown below. These functions cannot be manually adjusted. Each option can be selected in the AUDIO SETUP screen. AUTO LEVEL Input level
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    the power is turned off or new P2 cards are inserted to continue recording.  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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    CAMERA MODE FRAME RATE LTC LTC and VITC TC tc TC OUT LTC UB VITC UB VITC TC OUT embedded in (24/30 LTC UB VITC UB connector embedded embedded HD SDI conversion) UB *1 in HD SDI *1 in HD recording. *6 VAUX TC is time code recorded in the video AUX area in the DVC format. *7 In Free Run
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    OUT embedded in (24/30 LTC UB VITC UB connector embedded embedded HD SDI conversion) UB *1 in HD SDI *1 in HD SDI DVCPROHD/50i 50i, 25P - AVC-I100/50i CAMERA AVC-I50/50i AVC-I100/25PN - - AVC-I50/25PN 1080-50i . *5 VAUX TC is time code recorded in the video AUX area in the DVC format. 66
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    input to the TC IN connector. Recording of 1394 input also 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. A native recorded clip is played back at the same frame rate as the VITC UB regardless
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    and set the menu option UB MODE to USER. Retaining the user bits The data set for the user bits are automatically saved and retained even if the video camera-recorder is turned off. Frame rate information recorded in user bits The frame rate value of video data captured and recorded at a frame rate
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    60P (2:2)  25P over 50P (2:2) Time code digit 00 01 02 Video AABBCC Updated frame information 10 10 10 Setting the Time Code 1 Switch the pressing the SET button. Time code function during battery replacement Even during battery replacement the backup mechanism keeps the time code generator
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    performed at 30-frame time code to match the 2:3 pull-down scheme used for video output. • At a frame rate (capture frame rate) of 24P in 24PN . (Example: at 60P recording progresses at 60/24 speed) • Then the camera operates in Rec Run mode and the time code output at start of recording matches
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    into your AG-HPX370P/AGHPX371E may video signal GENLOCK IN VIDEO OUT TC OUT TC IN GENLOCK IN VIDEO OUT TC OUT TC IN GENLOCK IN VIDEO OUT TC OUT  NOTE • In addition to an HD Y reference signal, a composite video the VBS signal of the VIDEO OUT connector of the camera cannot be externally locked.
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    the time code is externally locked When the time code is externally locked, the reference video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock the camera.  NOTE • To lock other devices externally to the AG-HPX370P/AGHPX371E, as the master device, make sure that the other devices are in the
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    camera output phase (In phase:  Out of phase: ×) Recording format Video and reference signal to be output GENLOCK input externally GL PHASE SDI OUT (HD) VIDEO OUT, SDI OUT (SD) TC OUT 1080i SDI OUT (1080i) VIDEO OUT SDI OUT (1080i) VIDEO value is retained when P2 cards are replaced and when
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    In addition to video, the viewfinder shows messages indicating camera settings and operating 3 1 2 1 9 9 9 min P2 LACK I - PAUSE 1394 1080 i AVC-I100 60 PROXY L T . BOX 6 0 : 2 4PN = = = C H 1 C H 2 ===== 8 3% ND1 FEB 2 5 DRS 1/ 2 5 0 2008 SPOT F5 . 6 B 9 0% USER - 1 CAC FBC P 3 .2 K
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    drop frame mode. • UB: User bit values UB* is indicated when the user bit value cannot be correctly read from 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
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    • AVC-I 50: AVC-Intra 50 format • DVCPRO HD: DVCPRO HD format (in 480 (576i) system mode) • DVCPRO50, (recording 60P with the camera frame rate set to a A. LVL (level meter magnification) to a user button makes it possible to switch to display NC appears when the lens connector is not connected
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    set using the video amplifier. 20 WHITE of the lens is operating. 23 Scene battery charge As the remaining battery charge drops, the display changes as follows:     . When the battery E : P2 card in an invalid format (formatting will take care of this problem) • o : P2 card slot
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    the P2 card that is giving trouble. • UPDATING: user button or the lens RET button to which it has been assigned is pressed. Errors and warnings Errors and warnings appear when something goes wrong with the camera or a P2 card malfunctions. If the problem cannot be solved by turning off the camera
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    P2 MICON ERROR: The P2 RF This message indicates that reception from the wireless receiver is poor. Camera status display • ABB ABB indicator • ATW ACTIVE Appears when the iris control when back light status is changed by pressing the user button to which BACK LIGHT is assigned. • DRS ON
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    each shooting function, the list of functions assigned to USER buttons and all other information. Release the button to - 23 Scene file name display    × × - 24 Remaining battery charge   Goes on when battery charge drops - - - CARD/BATT 25 Media remaining memory display  
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    -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. • PROXY: (optional) Proxy card • No indication: The camera is in the USB DEVICE mode 2 Information on user button and lens RET button
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    the viewfinder. It is not superimposed on signals output via the VIDEO OUT and SDI OUT connectors. Safety zone markers A safety zone TC 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 12 P2 FUL L P - PAUSE 1394 � 1080 i AVC-I 100 60 PROXY L T . BOX 1 9 9 9 min 1 - CL I P B 9 0% USER - 1 P 3 .2K 0 dB ND 1 W.L. : C
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    Zebra pattern display The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E can display two zebra patterns. Turning the ZEBRA switch on displays the zebra pattern set in the menu in the viewfinder and LCD monitor. A menu setting makes it possible to also display the zebra pattern on video output via the VIDEO OUT connector.
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    the top of the screen. &91"/%&% &91"/%&% • The EXPANDED display is available only during recording and does not work in external input mode.  NOTE In VIDEO OUT and SDI OUT, the center of the image is not magnified and status indications do not appear. FOCUS BAR: (DISPLAY SETUP menu) The length
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    Using the LCD Monitor 1 Turn on the POWER switch of the AGHPX370P/AG-HPX371E. 2 Slide the OPEN button in the arrow A direction to open monitor can turn up to 180 degrees towards the lens and up to 90 degrees towards you.  NOTE To prevent camera-recorder failure, do not use force when adjusting
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    • When the camera-recorder is very cold, the video image in the battery or the power plug of an external DC power supply is removed when the camera lens, you can set the menu option SELF SHOOT to MIRROR, to horizontally flip the video function to a user button and press that user button to display
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    DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2 0 LOW RETURN CHANGE ON 100% 85% SPOT PUSH MENU TO RETURN Diopter Adjustment 1 Turn on the POWER switch on the camera. • Look at the image in the viewfinder. 2 Turn the diopter adjusting ring until you get the sharpest possible image in the viewfinder. Diopter adjusting
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    outlines of images in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor makes it easier to focus. This function does not affect video output from the camera or video recorded by the camera. 1 Adjust EVF PEAK LEVEL and EVF PEAK FREQ in the DISPLAY SETUP screen. DISPLAY SETUP EVF PEAK LEVEL EVF PEAK FREQ
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    card for later retrieval. The setting menu values can be stored as a user file in the camera and up to four files can be stored on the SD memory card. The setting data files are configured as shown below. AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E SD CARD SCENE FILE (Factory defaults) SCENE FILE (Current operating
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    card (optional accessory), you can create a setup card that will allow you to quickly configure camera settings before on an SD memory card. CARD FUNCTIONS SCENE FILE USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT RETURN CHANGE >>> PUSH MENU TO AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E with the lid closed. PUSH MENU TO RETURN 90
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    File Data • Each position of the SCENE FILE dial stores settings for specific shooting situations. • When shooting, you can retrieve the necessary file change VFR and frame rate settings. To make such changes, set the camera to recording standby status.  Factory setting • F1: SCENE File suitable
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    scene file are also retained. 3 Select CHANGE and press the JOG dial button.  Example2: Save the F1 scene file to the SCENE FILE F3:SPARK camera. MATRIX SKIN TONE DTL V DETAIL FREQ NAME EDIT NORM1 OFF THIN RETURN CHANGE PUSH MENU TO RETURN 1 Select the menu option LOAD/SAVE/INT in
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    the card. • Current scene file settings are automatically saved in the camera and written to an SD memory card. When data has been read the JOG dial button. • Select the menu option USER FILE for other settings. CARD FUNCTIONS SCENE FILE USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT RETURN CHANGE >>> PUSH MENU TO
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    Select READ in step 5, select EXECUTE and press the JOG dial button. READ OK appears when loading completes. Like scene files, process user files by using the menu option USER FILE in the CARD FUNCTION screen. Reloading Files From an SD Memory Card Perform steps 1 to 3, move to TITLE RELOAD so that
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    that have been tested and verified to work with camera. • Charge the battery with the battery charger before using it. (Please refer to the battery charger's instruction manual for information about charging.)  NOTE Removing the battery Completely push down and hold the release lever on
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    the release lever downwards. When using an NP battery 1 Mount a V-mount adapter plate on the camera. Refer to [When using a V-mount type battery] (this page). Release lever 2 Attach a holder plate on the NP battery case. • When the battery plate comes with a packing, first insert the packing
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    consumed by the camera and all the devices connected to the unit that power on when the camera powers on (example: lens, wireless microphone receiver Signal GND - +12 V Frame GND  NOTE • When both the battery and the external DC power supply are connected, power is supplied from the external DC
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    on the current provided by the lens terminal, refer to page 175. 5 Adjust the lens flange back. For details, refer to [Adjusting the Lens Flange Back] (page 99).  NOTE • Please refer to the lens instruction manual for guidance on lens handling. • When the lens is removed, install the mount cap
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     NOTE Please also refer to the lens instruction manual for directions on adjustment and locations of individual lens parts. 9 Firmly tighten the F.f ring clamping screw. 1 Mount the lens on the camera. • Make sure you connect the lens cable. 2 Set the lens iris to manual, and fully open the iris
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    Chapter 5 Preparation White Shading Compensation The camera can use DEFAULT (fixed value) and three user adjustable functions (USER1, USER2, USER3) to store white shading compensation data. Select SHADING SELECT in the setting menu LENS SETUP screen to set compensation data. Selecting OFF turns
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    Shoot a solid white sheet of paper. (2) Set the lens iris to manual and adjust the iris so that a zebra pattern fills the entire to this function after the release of this camera, visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Checking CAC Operating Status When the
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    ] (page 129). 2 Use the JOG dial button to select CAC CARD READ. Then select EXECUTE to open the CAC CARD READ screen. LENS SETUP SHADING SELECT SHADING(USER) CAC CAC PROPERTY CAC CARD READ CAC FILE DELETE CAC FILE INIT IRIS ADJUST DEFAULT >>> ON >>> RETURN EXECUTE >>> >>> PUSH MENU TO RETURN
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    is in a format the camera supports and that the file on the SD card is not corrupted. Deleting CAC File 1 Open the LENS SETUP screen. For details on CAC FILE DELETE, select EXECUTE and press the JOG dial. LENS SETUP SHADING SELECT SHADING(USER) CAC CAC PROPERTY CAC CARD READ CAC FILE DELETE CAC
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    for Audio Input Take the following steps to prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. When Using the Front Microphone The AG-MC200G microphone kit (optional) includes a microphone that can be mounted on the camera. 1 Open the microphone holder. Viewfinder 4 Set the AUDIO IN switch
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    2 Set the AUDIO IN switch to W.L. for the audio channels that will be recorded. AUDIO IN Switch • Set the menu option WIRELESS TYPE in the AUDIO SETUP screen to DUAL for a 2-channel wireless receiver. When Using Audio Devices 1 Connect the audio device to the AUDIO IN jack with the XLR cable. 2 Set
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    Chapter 5 Preparation Attaching Accessories Mounting the Camera on a Tripod Use an optional (SHAN-TM700) tripod adapter to place the camera on a tripod. 1 Attach the tripod adapter to the tripod. Tripod adapter Removing the Camera from the Tripod Adapter While holding the red lever down, move
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    LEVEL Control Knob If you use the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control frequently, attach the accessory knob so that it can be easily operated. FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Knob (Accessory) Eye cup Screw Marks Screw (Accessory) Remove the screw in the center of the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control, and attach
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    which is convenient when the camera is mounted on a crane GND 2: TALLY OUT The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E has open collector output TALLY ON: Low impedance TALLY OFF: High impedance 3: REC Start/Stop switch This pin is connected in parallel with the REC button and the lens
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    functions can be remote controlled when the AG-EC4G extension control unit (optional accessory) is connected to the camera. • When the AG-EC4G is connected, the camera automatically enters remote control mode after the power switches of both the camera and the AG-EC4G are turned ON.  NOTE • Be
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    by using the text memo. • Use a text memo to change thumbnail images • Format P2 cards and SD memory cards. • Uploading and editing clip metadata from the SD memory card SETUP EXIT META DATA LOAD RECORD USER CLIP NAME INITIALIZE PROPERTY EXIT CLIP PROPERTY CARD STATUS DEVICES PROPERTY SETUP
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    switch is set to "SET" to set the time code and user bits or when the camera menu is open, the THUMBNAIL button does not work. 1 2 45 specific clip on the P2 card. (n: slot number 1 or 2) UPDATING..: Indicated when the unit is updating the screen or reading data. When the screen is being updated
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    the camera for all the clips recognized correctly by the P2 card P2 standard. 10 ! Incomplete Clip Indicator Indicates that although a clip is recorded across multiple P2 cards, one of these cards is not inserted into a P2 copying, see the instruction manual for a model that supports edit copying. 15
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    Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails Selecting Thumbnails Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected in the thumbnail screen. 1 Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer (yellow frame) to the desired clip and press the SET button. • The frame around the selected thumbnail changes to a
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    MARKED 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
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    delete a shot mark, place the pointer on the clip a second time and press the USER button or RET button to which the shot mark function has been assigned. 5 Press SET the shot mark from) a clip recorded across multiple P2 cards, do this with all these P2 cards inserted into P2 card slots. 115
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    break clips into chunks and copy the necessary portions. Adding a text memo Text memos can be added in one of the following ways.  Press the USER button or RET button to which the text memo function has been assigned during recording or playback. This adds text memos where respective button was
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    Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails 4 With the pointer located in the lower part, move the pointer to the desired text memo number using the cursor right and left buttons (p/o). Then, press the PLAY/PAUSE button. • Playback will start from the time code position of the text memo where
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    are connected as a group must be grouped together or they will be displayed as incomplete clips. Copying Clips Selected clips can be copied to the P2 card in the desired slot or SD memory card. 1 Press the THUMBNAIL button. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the THUMBNAIL
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    any defective clips that are generated and copy them again. • When clips are copied to P2 cards, all the information on the clips is copied. However, when they are copied to the SD memory card *1, video and sound information is not copied, only thumbnails, clip metadata, icons, voice memo, text memo
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    latest update version of P2 Viewer from the support desk at the following website, and install it on your PC. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ USER CLIP NAME recording method is selectable. For details, refer to [Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method] (page 121). *2 During recording, the camera
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    . Select META DATA  PROPERTY from the thumbnail menu, then select USER CLIP NAME to display the menu shown below. Select "COUNT RESET" NOTE When an 8 GB or larger capacity P2 is used and the recording session exceeds the prescribed duration (DVCPRO HD and the AVC-Intra100: about 5 minutes; AVC
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    Thumbnails Example of recording (DVCPRO HD) a clip on one P2 card: Recording start Recording pause Recording duration = Approx.7 min Clip 1 COUNT value = 0001 Approx. 5 min Clip 2 COUNT value = 0002 Approx. 2 min Example of recording a clip on two P2 cards: Recording start Recording pause
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    card, refer to the User's Guide of the video encoder card.  NOTE • When "PROXY CARD ERROR" is indicated in the viewfinder, either check the video encoder card or set the unit so that proxy recording is not performed. Formatting a P2 Card 1 Press the THUMBNAIL button. • The thumbnail screen
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    no indication (ON/OFF). The factory setting is ON (indication). 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 Date and Time (DATE/TIME) or
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    to the clip. The mark appears if the clip is recorded on a writeprotected P2 card.  NOTE The unit is not capable of recording or playing back voice 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.
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    Select PROPERTY  CARD STATUS from the thumbnail menu to set the desired indication mode (remaining free space or used memory capacity) for the P2 card status display. 1 Press the THUMBNAIL button. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select
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    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 : FORMAT ERROR!: An unformatted P2 card is inserted. NOT SUPPORTED!: An unsupported card is inserted in the camera. NO CARD!: P2 cards are not inserted. Use
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    The directory structure on the P2 card is not supported. For details on P2 card status indications, refer to [2. P2 Card Status (used memory to the User's Guide of the video encoder card (AJ-YAX800G, an optional accessory). Video Encoder Card Status Display (optional) Attaching the video encoder card
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    items. a SW MODE LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN ATW ATW TYPE W.BAL.PRESET USER MAIN USER1 0dB 6dB 12dB OFF 1 3.2K Y GET BACK LIGHT PUSH MENU TO SETUP 3.SW MODE 4.RECORDING SETUP 5.AUDIO SETUP 6.OUTPUT SEL 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.BATTERY SETUP PUSH MENU TO EXIT 4 Use the JOG dial button to highlight the
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    down the JOG dial button while turning it downwards and maintain this position. Initializing the menu settings The menu settings contain both the user file settings and the scene file settings. You can initialize them separately. To initialize scene files (i.e. all the settings other than the scene
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    143) BATTERY SETUP (page 144) SYSTEM MODE REC SIGNAL REC FORMAT CAMERA MODE USER MAIN USER1 USER2 RET SW WFM AUTO KNEE SW REC FUNCTION ONE SHOT TIME INTERVAL TIME START DELAY PREREC MODE TC MODE UB MODE ONE CLIP REC START TEXT MEMO SDI SELECT SDI META DATA SDI EDH DOWNCON MODE VIDEO OUT CHAR VIDEO
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    CARD FUNCTIONS (page 146) LENS SETUP (page 146) OTHER FUNCTIONS (page 147) DIAGNOSTIC (page 148) OPTION MENU*1 (page 148) SCENE FILE USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT USER FILE 1394 CONTOROL 1394 CMD SEL ACCESS LED ALARM CLOCK SETTING TIME ZONE GL PHASE H PHASE SEEK SELECT MENU INIT 1394 STATUS 1394 CONFIG
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    LOAD, INITIAL option of the scene files will SAVE and INIT functions. set the default value to 1/50.0. For details, refer to [Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode] (page 59). 1/60.0 DETAIL LEVEL Adjusts the level of image outline correction (in horizontal and vertical directions
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    unit (AG- EC4G HD recording. operation will not change video quality. LOW: Applies a gently rising gamma curve to low- brightness areas for a balanced look. SD NORM: Normal video setting inherited from the DVX100 series video with a cine-like feel. • A lens aperture set lower than normal video
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    MID settings will produce higher resolution video than THICK when shooting progressive footage the message "TURN • The default setting for the AG- POWER OFF" appears. Then turn the power off and DVCPROHD/60i: Uses the DVCPRO HD codec for recording. Use CAMERA MODE options to set shooting mode
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    is locked at 50i. Sets the shooting mode of the camera during • Does not appear when SYSTEM DVCPRO HD codec at 1080-59.94i (1080-50i) or MODE the setup level for the 480i video signal. • This item is not displayed when 0%: Setup is switched to 0 % for both VIDEO OUT SYSTEM MODE is set to
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    connect the camera to a computer via USB 2.0 to enable use of a P2 card as mass storage. (For details, refer to page 149.) Operates the camera according to the PRST position of the WHITE BAL switch. 3.2K, 5.6K • A USER button to which ATW has been assigned cannot be used to turn ATW off when
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    USER MAIN button. • W hen a remote control unit (AJ- REC REVIEW, SPOTLIGHT, BACKLIGHT, ATW, RC10G) or extension control unit (AG USER buttons] (page 61). Sets the function assigned to the RET button on the lens. REC REVIEW 59.94i or 480-59.94i; and CAMERA • This function is always set to
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    to [Setting the Time Code] (page 69). NDF is used at all times. Sets the data recorded in the camera user bits. USER, TIME, DATE, EXT, TCG, FRM.RATE For details, refer to [Setting user bits] (page 67). Sets one-clip recording mode. • N ot available in the following ON, OFF conditions. For
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    Chapter 7 Menu Operations AUDIO SETUP screen Item Setting Notes FRONT VR CH1 Enables/disables Front Audio Level control of CH1 • W hen the AUDIO SELECT CH1 switch input. is set to AUTO and auto adjustment FRONT: Enables Front Audio Level control of mode is active, the Front Audio Level
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    the input level for the rear microphone connected to CH2. -50dB, -60dB Sets the headroom (standard level). • The default setting for the AG- 18dB, 20dB HPX371E is 18 dB. Sets whether a warning should be output when wireless receiver reception is poor. ON, OFF Selects wireless receiver
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    MODE Sets downconverter output (VIDEO OUT and 480i • Not available when SYSTEM MODE is (576i) SDI OUT) in HD mode (1080i, 720P). set camera at all times. TCG/TCR: Outputs time code generator value during camera recording and outputs the played back time code during video playback. TC VIDEO
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    with the focusing. FOCUS ASSIST button. ON: Displays the focus bar. OFF: Does not display the focus bar. Makes it possible to set video color level, brightness and contrast displayed in the LCD monitor in a subscreen. (Subscreen) LCD COLOR LEVEL LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD CONTRAST Sets the LCD
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    the lens zoom value display. ON, OFF Sets the remaining P2 card capacity and battery charge. ON, OFF Determines how remaining P2 card B Sets near end. AUTO: Automatically selects one of the battery types selected in BATTERY SELECT. MANUAL: Manually sets the near end voltage. Sets the near end voltage
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    TYPE B. (Adjustable in 0.1 V units.) 11.0 V ... 13.1 V ... 15.0 V Sets the end voltage for TYPE B. (Adjustable in 0.1 V units.) 11.0 V ... 12.8 V ... 15.0 V Sets to cancel battery near end warning. ON, OFF. ON, OFF • When set to ON, pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button stops the flashing of warning
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    option PC MODE to OFF before making file operations. LENS SETUP screen Item SHADING SELECT SHADING (USER) CAC CAC PROPERTY CAC CARD READ CAC FILE DELETE of CAC files loaded in the camera and delete selected files. Returns the CAC files loaded in the camera to their factory default settings.
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    INIT Setting Notes Saves user files to camera memory, loads them into • N ot available in the following camera memory or initializes them. details, refer to page 73.) HD SDI: The HD SDI is locked to the genlock input. COMPOSITE: The down-converted composite signal (VIDEO OUT or SDI OUT 480i
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    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 CAM1 FPGA: Camera interface VIDEO: Status of input or output video signals
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    the computer. Select the "AG-HPX370" driver. This USB driver supports only the Windows operating system. For details, refer to the installation manual.  NOTE • A USB driver must be installed on the computer. • Use a computer that supports USB 2.0 since the camera supports only USB 2.0. • Connect
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    supports USB bus power (5 V, 0.5 A) but some hard disks may not be able to use USB bus power. Such hard disk drives should be provided with a separate power supply. • To prevent copying or formatting problems from occurring during connection to a hard disk drive, be sure that the camera's battery
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    . Hard disk drive type Features Supported functions TYPE S A special format is the format used by the camera. This format allows thumbnail display This format This is the P2 STORE displays (AJ-PCS060G) CONTENTS directory. Display thumbnails, write back video data by the clip and formatting
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    to the previous model. 9 DATE/TIME Indicates the date and time data was recorded on the partition. 10 SERIAL Indicates the serial number of P2 card that originally recorded the data in the partition. 11 VERIFY Indicates verify settings and results when data was recorded to a partition. ON:FINISHED
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    a hard disk drive via USB. If the hard disk drive has not been formatted by the camera, format it according to the instructions provided in [Formatting Hard Disks] (page 152). 3 Insert a P2 card. 4 Press the THUMBNAIL button to open the thumbnail screen. 5 Press the THUMBNAIL button and select
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    rebooted. In addition, be sure that the camera's battery is sufficiently charged or use the AC adapter. • A hard disk drive is a precision instrument whose read and write functions may fail in some operating environments. • Please note that Panasonic accepts no liability whatsoever for data loss
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    not be correctly recorded on a P2 card. Video and audio recording and EE type video and audio of signal inputs other 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
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    • When the AVC-Intra format or DVCPRO HD native recording format is selected, control of an the following precautions when controlling a P2 memory card camera-recorder using PC application software (editing prevent normal software operation. • Unprocessed video and audio signals are output via the
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    battery. 1 9 9 9 min B 9 0 % D I ONC 1 6 0 USER - 1 CAC Inspecting the Camera Unit 1 Set the zoom to electric zoom mode and check the zoom operation. • Check that the image changes to telephoto and wide angle. 2 Set the zoom to manual on that particular P2 card. 6 When a lens with an extender is
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    Manual Adjustment 1 Set the AUDIO IN switch to [FRONT]. 3 Press the camera's REC button again. • Check that the P2 Check the VTR button on the lens in the same way. Inspecting the USER button to which the SLOT SEL function has been assigned to select P2 cards for recording when more than one P2
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    for Using an External Microphone Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits 1 1 Connect an external microphone to the REAR 1 Set the user bits as required. and REAR 2 connectors. Please refer to [Setting user bits] (page 67) for the setting procedures. 2 Set the AUDIO IN switch
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    mineral solvents to remove dust or soiling. Outer lens Eyepiece Eyepiece lock button Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder battery The internal battery preserves the date and time settings. If the camera is left unused for half a year or longer, the internal battery may become depleted and the (battery
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    and Inspections Warning System Warning Description Tables If a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on, stop. The camera stops automatically when the Replace the battery. when MENU indications voltage drops. have been turned OFF.) 4 P2 card fully P2 FULL recorded
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    per second The last bar in the battery 9 Battery nearly empty level indication blinks (This P2 cards. *1 P2 SYSTEM ERROR cause indication • P2 MICON ERROR: The P2 microprocessor does not respond. • P2 CONTROL ERROR: A P2 recording control error has occurred. • CAM MICON ERROR: The camera
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    . CANNOT FORMAT! P2 card problem prevents formatting. Check P2 card. CANNOT RECONNECT! A clip that does not span multiple P2 cards cannot be . code. Use the viewer to enter correct characters. The user clip name plus the counter USER CLIP NAME MODIFIED! Characters in the clip name had to
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    be properly HDD! recognized. CARD IS EMPTY! CANNOT COPY! The P2 selected for copying is empty. HDD CAPACITY FULL! Not enough space P2 card with the same model number or import video in clip units. Use a formatted P2 card. You cannot copy to a P2 card that contains data. Format the card on a P2
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    other benefits. For further details, refer to the PASS (P2 Asset Support System) website (http://pro-av.panasonic.net/). 2 Checking the current version of the firmware using the unit and performing the update Check firmware version of the camera in the DIAGNOSTIC screen. Then access the site listed
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    LEVEL 141 MENU F.MIC POWER 141 Fast-forward playback 47 Fast-reverse playback 47 FBC 60 firmware 165 Flange Back 99 Flash Band Compensation 60 Focus assist 84 MENU FOCUS BAR 143 Formatting Hard Disks 152 P2 Card 123 SD memory card 90, 124 MENU FRAME RATE 133 FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control
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    HYTRON140 NEAR 145 MENU HYTRON50 NEAR 145 I internal battery 160 Internal Clock 29 Interval recording 43 MENU monitor 85 MENU LCD SETTING 143 MENU LENS SETUP screen 146 Lens Adjusting 98 Mounting 98 MENU LEVEL METER 142 overcranking effects 41 P P2 Cards Formatting 123 Inserting 31
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    B FULL 145 MENU TYPE B NEAR 145 U MENU UB MODE 139 undercranking effects 41 Updating 165 USB device mode 149 host mode 150 User bits 64 USER buttons 61 MENU USER CLIP NAME 121 MENU USER FILE 146 MENU USER MAIN 138 MENU USER1 138 MENU USER2 138 V MENU V DETAIL FREQ 135 MENU V DETAIL
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    Chapter 10 Index W MENU W.BAL.PRESET 137 Warning System 161 warnings 78 Waveform monitor 86 MENU WFM 138 White Balance 55 White Shading Compensation 100 wireless receiver 104 MENU WIRELESS TYPE 141 MENU WIRELESS WARN 141 Z Zebra pattern 83 MENU ZEBRA1 DETECT 143 MENU ZEBRA2 143 MENU
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    inches) Specifications General Power supply: Power consumption: DC12 V (11 V to 17 V) 19 W (with the supplied lens, °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Approx. 3.6 kg (7.93 lb) (camera unit only) Approx 5.0 kg (11.02 lb) (Including lens and lens hood) 246 mm (width) × 251 mm (height) × 441 mm (depth)
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    Specifications Camera Unit Pickup devices: Lens P2 card Recording Formats: AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50/DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV formats switchable Recording/Playback Time: AVC-Intra 100/DVCPRO HD clips will reduce the above figures somewhat. Recorded video signals: • 59.94 Hz mode (1080-59
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    Chapter 11 Specifications Digital video Unit Sampling Frequency: Quantizing: Video Compression Format: AVC-Intra 100/DVCPRO HD: Y: 74.1758 MHz, PB/PR: 37.0879 MHz (59.94 Hz) Y: 74.2500 MHz, PB/PR: 37.1250 MHz (50 Hz) DVCPRO50: Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/
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    : LENS: USB2 Specifications P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program*1 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic P2HD device. Register as a user for this device to receive a special service P2 product within 1 month e-mail sent Details about user registration and the extended warranty: http://panasonic
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    Chapter 11 Specifications Connector signal description DC IN 1 GND 2 NC 3 NC 4 +12 V Panasonic Part No. K1AA104H0038 Manufacturer CONT (C) 5 R/C ON 6 R/C VIDEO OUT 7 R/C VIDEO GND 8 NC 9 UNREG +12 V (Max 0.6 A) 10 GND Panasonic Part No. K1AY110JA001 Manufacturer Part No.
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    used 20 VIDEO EN Not used 21 RM1 (RM CLK) Not used 22 RM2 (RM DATA) Not used 23 RM3 (RM WR) Not used 24 RM +5 V Not used 25 RM GND Not used Panasonic Parts No. K1GB25A00010 Manufacturer Parts No. HDBB-25S (05) (Hirose Electric Co.) 13 1 25 14 Chapter 11 Specifications 175
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    of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users
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VQT2T24
SS0310TU0 -PS
Printed in Japan
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG-HPX370P
Model No.
AG-HPX371E
ENGLISH
This product is eligible for the P2HD
5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For
details, see page 173.