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  • Panasonic AG-HPX600PJB | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    Register now!! Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG-HPX600P Model No. AG-HPX600EJ Model No. AG-HPX600EN Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. M0812YY0 -YI ENGLISH VQT4L06A
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    of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
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    : AG-HPX600P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting
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    For AG-HPX600EJ/AG-HPX600EN) Read this first! (For AG-HPX600EJ/AG-HPX600EN) remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION: To EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
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    AG-HPX600EJ/AG-HPX600EN) EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER purchaser/user is apparatus. The purchaser/user is urged to use apparatus supports AES/EBU (s) following instructions in this manual. 3. manual. • If a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions
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    Panasonic P2HD device. Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to five years of free warranty repairs. Customers who register as users period. P2 product within 1 month e-mail sent Details about user registration and the extended warranty: http://panasonic.biz/
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    trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. ffMicrosoft and Windows contained in this instruction manual are trademarks or document rr Illustrations ffIllustrations of the camera, menu screens, and other items, that has the "P2" logo (such as optional AJ‑P2E064FG) is referred to as "P2 card". ffVideo that
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    AG-HPX600P 2 Read this first! (For AG-HPX600EJ/AG-HPX600EN 4 Read this first 6 Chapter 1 Overview 10 Before using the camera 11 Main features 12 Features of the camera unit 13 Features of recorder/play unit 14 How to use the camera Hot swap recording 44 Rec review function 44 Shot mark
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    mode 158 Updating the camera firmware 160 Chapter 11 Additional Functions from the Optional Board 161 Video encoder board (AG‑YDX600G 162 Proxy settings 164 Error displays about proxy data recordings 165 HD/SD SDI input board (AG‑YA600G 167 Chapter 12 Specification 168 Dimensions and
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    Chapter 1 Overview Before using the camera, read this chapter, and check its features and accessories. Function extensions as extra-cost options are also explained.
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    the camera or the P2 cards Users pro-av.panasonic.net/ camera. Refer to the folder LDOC. (These details are originally provided in English.) rr Precautions when installing USB drivers Select "AG‑HPX600" when installing USB drivers from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera (AG‑HPX600P/AG‑HPX600EJ/AG
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    features Main features The P2 memory card camera-recorder AG‑HPX600P/AG‑HPX600EJ/AG‑HPX600EN incorporates the MOS sensor newly developed for the camera unit to ensure that high-sensitivity F12 (59.94 Hz), high-resolution, and high-quality video can be obtained. The camera also uses a 2/3-inch lens
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    ffRec review camera adaptor (AG‑CA300G) and base station (AG‑BS300), you can operate the camera as a camera extension system. For connections with these devices, refer to the connection methods and precautions described in the instruction manual of each device. The camera only supports the HD
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    P2 card driver, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ *2 Set the [SLOT SEL] function to the buttons (
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    slot. Scene files and user setting files can be saved and loaded. Metadata upload files (created on P2 Viewer) containing the name of the camera person or reporter, shooting location, text memos or other information can be read to the SD memory card or read as clip metadata. rr HD/SD SDI output and
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    - How to use the camera How to use the camera The camera records to P2 cards. These large-capacity P2 cards feature outstanding transfer speeds to enable HD recording, smooth editing and ) with double or more shielded. For the HDMI cable, use of the Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended. - 16 -
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    unit. *2 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/ *3 Refer to the AJ‑RC10G instruction guide on the CD-ROM provided with the camera. *4 To use the wireless LAN
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    99) Chapter 1 Overview - Accessories Mount cap (already attached to the product) (page 20) CD-ROM ffOperating Instructions ffUtility software For installation procedures, refer to the installation manual on the CDROM. @@NOTE tt After unpacking the product, dispose of the packing material properly
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    Chapter 2 Description of Parts This chapter describes the names, functions, and operations of parts on the camera. Details displayed on the [HOME] screen of SmartUI are also described.
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    place after adjusting the viewfinder. 14 terminal Mount the viewfinder AG‑CVF10G (optional). 15 Lens cable/microphone cable clamp (page 93) This to the Operating Instructions for the lens. 17 Tripod mount (page 99) Attach the optional tripod adaptor (SHAN-TM700) when mounting the camera on the
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    Chapter 2 Description of Parts - Audio (input) function section Audio (input) function section 6 2 1 1 (microphone input) terminal (page 98) ffConnect the microphone (optional). ffCan also be used for connecting the phantom microphone. When using the phantom microphone, set the [F.MIC
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    Chapter 2 Description of Parts - Audio (output) function section Audio (output) function section 2 1 4 3 1 (volume adjustment) dial Adjust the volume of the monitor speaker and earphone. 2 Speaker During recording, EE audio can be monitored, and during playback, playback audio can be
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    to display all information such as the setting status of the shooting functions and functions assigned to the buttons (//) on the viewfinder screen during camera standby or shooting. While the information is displayed, push it towards the side again to display
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    no time to adjust the white balance. ffThe factory setting is 3200 K. ffThe color temperature can be changed successively to 3200 K, 5600 K, and the user-specified variable value by the setting menu or by pushing the switch towards the side, and pushing the switch
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    camera. Also, when performing proxy recording (extra-cost option), use SDHC memory cards or SD memory cards with a capacity of 256 MB to 2 GB marked "High Speed", etc. - For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the support pro-av.panasonic.net/ Also, HD SDI signal
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    . 3 button (page 105) Press the button to display the thumbnail screen on the viewfinder screen and the monitor connected to the camera. Button operations are disabled during recording and playback. 4 / buttons (page 105) Restore the display to the previous state while the
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    setting the generator lock on the camera unit, or when externally locking the time code. @@NOTE tt Supply Y signals of HD or or composite signals as an ) Each press of this button displays the counter value, time code, user bits, and frame rate information on the viewfinder screen. When the screen
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    Chapter 2 Description of Parts - Warning and status display section Warning and status display section 1 34 2 1 Back tally lamp When the back tally switch is set to on, the lamp acts in the same way as the front tally lamp at the viewfinder. 2 Rear tally lamp When the back tally switch is set to
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    free space in the P2 card using a 7-segment display. Each segment is equivalent to three minutes, and the decreasing P2 card remaining time is displayed after converting the frame digit to 24 frames. Indicates the user bits value. Indicates the information of the frame rate at which camera. - 29 -
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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback This chapter describes the basic procedure for recording and playback. It also describes special photographic methods such as pre-recording and interval recording.
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    using the jog dial button. Set this by referring to the time zone table. OTHER FUNCTIONS USER FILE ACCESS LED REC TALLY CLOCK SETTING TIME ZONE GL PHASE H PHASE SEEK SELECT >>> ON RED >>> 0:00 HD SDI 0 CLIP 4 Select [CHANGE] at the [CLOCK SETTING] item on the setting menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen
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    falling out, dust from entering and reduce the risk of exposure to static electricity, close the slot cover before moving the camera. tt Be sure to format P2 cards only on a P2 device. Removing a P2 card 1 Open the slot cover. 2 Raise the eject button. 3 Press in the eject button to remove the
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    The driver installed on the camera may be required to be updated depending on the type of P2 card. (page 160) tt For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ rr P2 card recording times (When a 64
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    the operating environment required for the P2 Viewer, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ tt When using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a computer, follow the instructions below. However, be sure to use
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    to see ensure that it works properly. (page 154) Power supply setup to P2 card insertion 1 Insert a charged battery pack. 2 Turn the switch on the power and inserting the P2 card, set the switches as follows before starting to use the camera. a: button The [Y GET] function
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    value can be changed to 3200 K, 5600 K, and the user- specified variable value by pushing the switch side to adjust the white balance again. 3 Point the camera at your subject and adjust the focus and zoom. 4 When recording of video and sound on the P2 card. A group of data consisting
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    pull-down) is also supported. AVC‑Intra does not support pull-down recording. &DPHUD recording in 1080i, and DVCPRO HD and AVC‑Intra recording in camera. In this case, recording cannot be stopped until the P2 card is recognized. Push the switch towards the side and check the P2
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    the production pack (extra-cost option) on the camera. Time-lapse (undercrank) and high-speed ( Combinations of AVC‑I 100, AVC‑I 50, DVCPRO HD, 30PN, and 24PN can be selected as the frame delay following the video currently recorded to the P2 card. - If the exposure time acquired by operating
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    MODE]* [30P] [REC FORMAT] [AVC‑I100/25PN] [AVC‑I50/25PN] [DVCPROHD/25PN] [VFR] [OFF] [REC FORMAT] [AVC‑I100/25PN] [AVC‑I50/25PN] [DVCPROHD/50i] [CAMERA MODE]* [25P] Recording frame rate 30 frames 25 frames * Only when the [REC FORMAT] item on the setting menu [SYSTEM SETUP] screen is set
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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback - Variable frame rate (VFR) recording function (extra-cost option) Overcrank shooting This is a slow motion effect that can be applied to scenes such as car chases, action, climaxes, etc. For example, when recording in recording format 24P for specifying the
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    recording functions When recording to P2 cards, the special recording functions a fixed amount of time (approx. three seconds in HD recording and approx. seven seconds in SD recording) before after the thumbnail display or playback is switched to camera video, the power is turned on, or the
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    free space. tt When the mode check screen is switched to, the standard recording time in accordance with the recording format is displayed as the P2 card remaining space. When loop recording is stopped immediately after an old recording is erased, the time recorded on the card is sometimes less than
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    the button on the camera starts the first recording, and [ Recording a new clip Follow the instructions below to use a new and ‑RC10G) and on the extension control unit (AG‑EC4G). Exiting the one-clip recording mode Set be handled as a single clip in a P2 viewer, for example. However, note the
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    the camera. For details, refer to "Video encoder board (AG‑YDX600G)" (page 162). Hot swap recording When P2 cards are inserted into two P2 card P2 card, make sure that there is at least one minute of free space on the card to be recorded to. @@NOTE tt Hot swap playback is not supported. Rec review
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    clips, the shot mark can be set or deleted only if all P2 cards containing that video data are inserted in the card slots. Also, after recording, press the button to which the text memo is assigned (the buttons (//) or the button on the lens). [TEXT MEMO]
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    tt When playing back or switching to the thumbnail screen immediately after removing or inserting the P2 card or the power is turned on, it may take time to read the clip information the format of the clip and set the camera again. tt Audio of CH5 to CH8 recorded on another device cannot be played back. - 46
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    to set convenient functions such as adjusting white and black balance, adjusting shooting functions such as flash band compensation (FBC) function, assigning functions to the buttons (//), and setting the time data.
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    formats and recording functions The table below shows the formats supported by the camera and recording functions. rr Recording formats and recording playback times Approx. 128 min Approx. 32 min Approx. 64 min Recording format DVCPRO HD Approx. 64 min Approx. 128 min Approx. 32 min Approx. 64 min
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    /50p 576/50p rr Camera recording mode (when the [REC SIGNAL] item is [CAMERA]) Setting ([SYSTEM MODE] = [1080‑59.94i]) [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [VFR] [ Down 1080/24PA Over60i 2:3:3:2 Pull Down AVC‑I 100 (AVC‑I 50) DVCPRO HD terminal Video format Audio 1080‑59.94i 1080‑
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    50i 1080‑25PsF Over50i 2:2 AVC‑I 100 (AVC‑I 50) DVCPRO HD 1080‑50i VFR 1080‑50i VFR - 4ch 4ch 4ch Mute (At 25P: 4ch available) 4ch - Setting ([SYSTEM MODE] = [1080‑23.98PsF]*) [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [VFR] [AVC‑I100/24PN] [AVC‑I50/24PN] Disabled Disabled [FRAME RATE] Disabled Recording
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    (AVC‑I 50) DVCPRO HD terminal Video format Audio 720‑50P 4ch 720‑25P Over50P 2:2 720‑50P 4ch 720‑25P Over50P 2:2 720‑50P VFR 4ch Mute (At 25P: 4ch available) 4ch Mute (At 25P: 4ch available) Setting ([SYSTEM MODE] = [480‑59.94i]) [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [VFR] [60i
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    SYSTEM MODE] = [1080‑59.94i]) [REC FORMAT] [AVC‑I100/60i] [AVC‑I50/60i] [DVCPROHD/60i] [CAMERA MODE] [VFR] [FRAME RATE] Disabled Disabled Disabled Recording format 1080/60i AVC‑I 100 (AVC‑I 50) DVCPRO HD terminal ( terminal) Video format Audio 1080‑59.94i 4ch
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    for Recording - Adjusting the white and black balance Adjusting the white and black balance To obtain high-quality video at all times using the camera, the white and black balance must be adjusted according to conditions. To obtain higher quality, perform the adjustment in the order of AWB (white
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    72). Setting the auto tracking white balance (ATW) function The camera is equipped with the Auto Tracking White Balance (ATW) function MENU TO RETURN Canceling the auto tracking white balance Press the buttons (//) to which the auto tracking white balance function
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    Black balance must be adjusted in the following instances: ffWhen the camera is used for the first time ffWhen the camera has not been used for a long time ffWhen the ambient During the automatic black balance execution, recording to the P2 card is not performed by pressing the button. - 55 -
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    , horizontal stripes might appear on screen. If this happens, this can be improved by adjusting the shutter speed. tt A subject that quickly crosses the camera may appear distorted when shot. This is due to the method applied for reading the signals from the pickup device (MOS sensor), and is not
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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording - Setting the electronic shutter Variable ranges in each mode 60P/60i mode 1/60.0 - 1/249.8 50P/50i mode 1/50.0 - 1/250.0 25P/25PN mode 1/25.0 - 1/250.0 30P/30PN mode 1/30.0 - 1/249.8 24P/24PA/24PN mode 1/24.0 - 1/249.8 When [SYNC SCAN DISP
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    band compensation function, the function turns on, and flash strobe from a still camera, etc. can be detected and compensated. For details, refer to "Assigning functions to buttons" (page 60). // buttons When the flash band compensation function is enabled, FBC
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    flash band compensation function ffThe flash band compensation function can be used when the camera is in the 59.94i, 59.94P, 50i, or 50P mode, and the mode where the function can be used, and press the buttons (//) to turn on the flash band compensation function.
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    MODE] screen. SW MODE LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN ATW W.BAL.PRESET USER MAIN USER1 USER2 0dB 6dB 12dB OFF 3.2K Y_GET BACKLIGHT TEXT MEMO PUSH MENU off. Assigns the rec review function. Assigns text memo recording. Assigns the shot mark recording function. Assigns P2 card slot selection. Switches
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    levels The camera supports independent 4-channel sound recording in any recording format (HD, SD). When the [LVL] setting is set to [AUTO] on the [AUD02:INPUT] screen of SmartUI, the recording level of audio channels 1/2/3/4 is automatically adjusted. Also, you can adjust the level manually
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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording - Selecting audio input and adjusting recording levels Selecting dial function Set whether to enable (audio recording level adjustment) dial operation by the [FRONT VR CH1], [FRONT VR CH2], [FRONT VR CH3], and [FRONT
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    clip, and is held even if the power is turned off or the P2 card is replaced. @@NOTE tt Values are not sequential in the following instances HD SDI signals). ffFor LTC UB, you can select and record each respective user set values, time, year/month/day, with the same value as time codes, camera
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    Adjustments and Settings for Recording - Setting the time data System setting state [REC SIGNAL] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [FRAME RATE]*1 Recording TC LTC VITC Output TC TC OUT LTC of HD SDI, VITC [1080‑23.98PsF]*1 - [AVC‑I100/24PN] [AVC‑I50/24PN] - - [R‑RUN]/[F‑RUN]*6 [NDF] fixed
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    during recording. Recording and output of user bits System setting state Recording UB [SYSTEM MODE] [REC SIGNAL] [REC FORMAT] [CAMERA MODE] [FRAME RATE] LTC UB TC IN/OUT> terminal*1 Output UB LTC UB of HD SDI*1 VITC UB of HD SDI LTC UB is output. Frame rate information Output matched
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    information UB of terminal*1 Output UB LTC UB of HD SDI*1 VITC UB of HD SDI LTC UB is output. Frame rate information LTC UB is output. LTC clock. Records the user bit values currently input to the terminal. The time code value is recorded. The camera photo frame rate
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    user bits are also output as HD SDI output signals or user user bits as follows: Checking information for the 6 digits at right Fixed Media management information value ɾ Updated frame flag, valid frame flag Sequence No. 24P, 24PA: 0 - 4 ɾ REC mark  Other than the above: Fixed at F Camera
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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording - Setting the time data rr When 1080i or 480i Frame rate:24P Over 60i (2:3) Start field for updated frame Time code frame digit 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Video Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De Ao Ae Bo Be Co De Do De Ao Ae Bo Be Bo
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    device can be locked to the internal time code generator of the camera. Example of connections for external locking As shown in the figure, connect the system mode is 720P, the video signal generator lock is activated when the HD-Y signal is input, however , the time code may shift by one field.
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    "Setting the time data" (page 63), "User bits settings" (page 66). Canceling the external the time code output according to the camera image or the playback image to a AG-HPX600P/AG-HPX600EJ/AG-HPX600EN Composite output SDI output Time code output Time code input Video input SDI input HD
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    camera [GL PHASE] [HD SDI] [COMPOSITE] [HD SDI] [COMPOSITE] [HD SDI] [COMPOSITE] [HD SDI] [COMPOSITE] Disabled Generator lock input and output phase of the camera Matching: l, Not matching: × SDI output (HD . The counter value is held even if a P2 card is inserted or the power is turned off
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    the Operating Instructions for the supported on the camera. Mode check screen displays (mode check function) The camera C H 2 ===== 1/ 1 2 3 . 4 F 5 . 6 Z60 [STATUS] screen MEDIA :P2&SD MODE :STD 2CH MP4 SUPER :UPPER PROXY BOARD ERROR NETWORK :LAN ERROR STREAM :ERROR !PRE
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    35 33 32 30 1 TC * 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 12 9 9 min B 9 0 % 2 P2 FUL L I - PAUSE 1 - C L I P F LUO . 28 3 SDI 5 4 1080 i AVC-I100 34 CAC DZ x colon) between the second and frame turns into a "." (dot). User bits value Information of frame rate used for shooting ffFR60I -: 60i
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    remaining on the P2 card. Flashes when there is insufficient remaining space on the P2 card while loop recording HD SDI REMOTE] item on the setting menu [IN/OUT SEL] screen is [ON]. [SDIn] [SDI&] Recording control instruction status for externally connected device Recording standby instruction
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    display [SPOT] [BACK] Auto iris control for spotlight Auto iris control for the backlight compensation. This is displayed also when the lens iris is set manually, though no operation is performed. - 75 -
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    manual focus is set. When auto-focus incompatible lens is connected, the focus control information is not displayed. When connecting the lens that supports this is not a problem.) rr Batteries that support the battery charge level the remaining space of the current P2 card for recording. When [TOTAL
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    lens are pressed. Displayed when the buttons to which [SLOT SEL] is assigned are pressed. Displayed when the buttons to which the text memo camera or the P2 card, etc. If the display is not corrected by turning the power off then back on again, either follow the displayed instructions
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    ] No response from camera microcontroller [P2 CONTROL ERROR] P2 control error [P2 MICON ERROR] No response from P2 microcontroller [IRREGULAR FRM Displayed when the shutter speed setting was switched. Displayed when the buttons to which the spot light for iris control is assigned are
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    by other menu items -: Not affected 1 Time code l Does not go out - - - - 2 Warning information l Does not go out - - - - 3 HD SDI REMOTE recording status l Does not go out - - - - 4 Recording format and system mode l l l × × - 5 Information (center) × Does not go
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    5 6 : 2 3 12 9 9 min B 9 0 % P2 FUL L I - P AUSE D I ONC 9 0 F LUO . 1 -CL I P CAC DZ x 2 1080 i AVC-I100 60 S LOT 1 : NOT SUPPORT ED S L O T 2 : NO C ARD MA I N USER> buttons (//) or the button on the lens. For details, refer to "Assigning functions to
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    the network function is not activated, or if the video encoder board (optional AG‑YDX600G) is not installed. Center marker display The [MARKER] item on the in the video output and SDI output. Zebra patterns display The camera can display two types of zebra patterns. When the ZEBRA switch of
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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording - Viewfinder status display [SPOT]: The video level from the setting value of [ZEBRA1] to the setting value of [ZEBRA2] is displayed in the zebra pattern. 9LGHROHYHO >@ >21@ =HEUDSDWWHUQ >2))@ >6327@ =HEUDSDWWHUQ GHWHFWHG =HEUD
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    function A waveform of the video can be displayed by assigning the waveform monitor function to the buttons (//) and pressing the assigned buttons (//). Press the button again to return to the normal display. ffThe waveform and vector
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    card for reading and use later on. Also,one set of setting menu values (including SmartUI setting values) can be saved internally on the camera as a user file, and up to four sets can be saved to an SD memory card. The figure below shows the configuration of setting data files on
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    card on the setting menu [CARD FUNCTIONS] screen. CARD FUNCTIONS SCENE FILE USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT RETURN CHANGE >>> PUSH MENU TO RETURN If the SD a standard other than the SD/SDHC standards on a device other than the camera is inserted, [FORMAT ERROR] is displayed at the top right of the screen
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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording - Handling setting data 3 Select [YES] on the confirmation screen, and press the jog dial button. [SD CARD FORMAT OK] is displayed, and the SD memory card is formatted. @@NOTE tt Since data that is deleted by formatting cannot be restored, be sure to
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    in the same way. ffTo save and read user file settings, and return settings to their factory settings, perform the same operation as for scene memory cards. ffWith scene files, current setting values are automatically saved on the camera, and that saved data is written to the SD memory card. When data is
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    - Handling setting data CARD FUNCTIONS 4 Select [WRITE], press the jog dial button, and select [EXECUTE], and then press the jog dial button. SCENE FILE USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT RETURN CHANGE >>> PUSH MENU TO RETURN SCENE FILE(SD CARD) FILE SELECT READ WRITE FILE 1 FILE 2 FILE 3 FILE 4 TITLE
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    Chapter 5 Preparation Before you use the camera, mount the battery and lens following the procedures in this chapter. The mounting of accessories is also described in this chapter.
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    NOTE tt Other batteries may be supported by changing the setting menu, but we recommend that you use batteries with connection to the camera validated. tt Before you use a battery, charge it with a battery charger. (For details on charging, refer to each instruction operation.) Mounting and setting
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    power supply 1 Connect the external DC power supply to the terminal of the camera. terminal External DC power supply DC cord 2 Turn on the external DC 1 GND 2 NC 3 NC 4 +12 V Panasonic Parts No: K1AA104H0038 Manufacturer Parts No: HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) (Hirose Electric Co.)
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    , always turn the power switch of the external DC power supply on before turning the switch of the camera . If the operations are performed in reverse, the camera may malfunction because the external DC power supply output voltage rises too slowly. tt When connecting batteries to the
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    is not changed. @@NOTE tt Refer to the lens operating instructions for guidance on adjustment methods and positions of lens parts. For a normal lens 1 Mount the lens on the camera. Make sure to connect the lens cable. 2 Set the lens iris to manual, and fully open the iris. Approximately 3 m - 93
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    Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position, either manually or by electric drive. 8 Repeat steps 5 to (page 118). LENS SETUP SHADING SELECT SHADING(USER) CAC CAC PROPERTY CAC CARD READ CAC FILE malfunction. 1 Set the camera for adjustment. 1) Mount the lens on the camera. ffMake sure to connect
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    EVF] message appears. LENS SETUP SHADING SELECT SHADING(USER) CAC CAC PROPERTY CAC CARD READ CAC FILE the whole screen. 2) Set the lens aperture control to manual, and adjust it so that the zebra pattern covers the camera, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic
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    Select [EXECUTE], and press the jog dial button. LENS SETUP SHADING SELECT SHADING(USER) CAC CAC PROPERTY CAC CARD READ CAC FILE DELETE CAC FILE INIT IRIS GAIN files can be read into the camera. If you try to read a file when eight files have already been read into the camera, [READ NG CAC FILE FULL
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    [EXECUTE], and press the jog dial button. LENS SETUP SHADING SELECT SHADING(USER) CAC CAC PROPERTY CAC CARD READ CAC FILE DELETE CAC FILE INIT IRIS RETURN @@NOTE tt This operation deletes all the files read on the camera, and restores a single chromatic aberration compensation file of the factory
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    Chapter 5 Preparation - Preparing for audio input Preparing for audio input Prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. Using the front microphone Microphones such as the microphone kit AG‑MC200G (optional) can be mounted. 1 Open the microphone holder. Viewfinder 3 Connect the
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    hole in the adaptor, taking into account the center of gravity of the camera and tripod adaptor combined. Also, make sure that the diameter of the selected in order to return the pin to its original position. Note that the camera cannot be mounted if the pin remains in the center. Attaching the shoulder
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    Attaching the rain cover Using the SHAN-RC700 rain cover Chapter 5 Preparation - Mounting accessories Tighten the cord Secure with the surface fastener - 100 -
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    an LED to this terminal, it is useful for shooting video when fixing the camera on a crane. (Connection example) terminal 41 32 Cable connector start/stop switch This is connected in parallel to the button on the camera or the VTR button on the lens. 4 +12 V @@NOTE tt Make sure
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    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips The images and voices created from one shooting session, together with additional information such as text memos and metadata are saved as clips. You can play back and edit clips with the camera.
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    ffChange the thumbnail image using the text memo. ffFormat P2 cards and SD memory cards. ffUpload and edit HDD NETWORK*2 LOAD RECORD USER CLIP NAME INITIALIZE PROPERTY EXIT refer to the operating instructions for each option. *2 Available when the upgrade software key AG‑SFU601G (network function
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    exceeded.) ff[DIR ENTRY NG CARD] (A P2 card in which the directory structure is not supported.) The USB hard disk drive is indicated as [DATE]/shooting date and time [DATE TIME]/clip name [CLIP NAME]/user clip name [USER CLIP NAME] according to the setting. 4 Recording mode Displays the recording
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    number The numbers set by the camera for all the clips recognized correctly by the P2 card. These numbers are allocated instructions for a model that supports edit copying.
 15 [ ] Wide clip indicator Displayed for clips recorded with the 16:9 aspect ratio. However, it does not accompany clips in HD
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    clips. The thumbnails appear in selected order. Displays clips with shot marks attached. Displays clips with text memo data. Displays clips recorded in the P2 card inserted in the specified slot. When [SLOT CLIPS] is selected, [SLOT1] to [SLOT2] are displayed as a sub-menu, select the desired slot
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    shot mark to the thumbnail of the clip at the pointer position. // buttons @@NOTE tt A shot mark can be attached deleting the shot mark from a clip recorded across multiple P2 cards, do this with all these P2 cards inserted into card slots. Text memo During recording or
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    Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips - Thumbnail operations // buttons @@NOTE tt Up to 100 text memos including voice memos can be recorded to a clip. However, voice memos cannot be recorded/played back on the camera. Playing back from the text memo position 1 Press the
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    selected sections are copied. ffWhile the clip is being copied, the camera indicates the progress of the copy process and cancelation status. To discontinue the defective clip indicators. If the clips cannot be deleted, format the P2 card. During restoration of the clips, however, the defective clip
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    as the copy destination. @@NOTE tt Do not turn off the power or remove a P2 card while data is being copied because doing so may cause the card to fail. If delete them, and then copy them again. tt When clips are copied to P2 cards, all the information on the clips is copied, however, when they are
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    Download the latest version of the P2 viewer from the following URL and install it to your PC. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ For details on SD that shows the shooting status of the clip. Displays the clip name set by the user.*1 Displays [FRAME RATE] (frame rate) (frame rate of the clip), [PULL DOWN
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    been loaded, or when setting disables recording of loaded clip metadata [USER CLIP NAME] to be recorded Uploaded data Same as [GLOBAL CLIP ID a P2 card with a memory capacity of 8 GB or more is used in the camera, and a one-time continuous recording exceeds the prescribed duration (DVCPRO HD and
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    the thumbnail menu. ffWhen the following screen appears, select the slot number of the P2 card to be formatted and press the button. ffSelect [EXIT] when you the thumbnail screen. With an SD memory card inserted into the camera, perform the following operation. 1 Press the button.
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    user clip name [USER CLIP NAME]. The factory setting is the time code. Select display order for recording date and time from Y-M-D (Year-Month-Day), M-D-Y (Month-Day-Year), or D-M-Y (Day-MonthYear). The factory setting may vary depending on the region. (AG‑HPX600P: M-D-Y, AG‑HPX600EJ: D-M-Y, AG P2
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    operations @@NOTE tt The camera is not capable of recording time code value at the start of the recording. Displays the user bit value at the start of the recording. Displays the date ffInput characters from the keyboard to modify the metadata. P2 card status display 4 Press the [OK] button
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    FORMAT ERROR!] [NOT SUPPORTED!] [NO CARD] An unformatted P2 card is inserted. An unsupported card is inserted on the camera. No P2 card is inserted. Use P2 card to check specific information such as the serial number and the user ID. 3 P2 card used memory capacity/total capacity Displays the P2
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    Chapter 7 Menu Operations This chapter describes how to operate the camera menus, the structure, and details of the setting menu.
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    on the viewfinder screen Setting menu basic operations You can change camera settings using the setting menu according to the shooting scene to set the item. SW MODE LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN ATW W.BAL.PRESET USER MAIN USER1 USER2 0dB 6dB 12dB OFF 3.2K 5.6K BACKVALRIGHT TEXT MEMO PUSH MENU TO
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    the setting value of the selected scene file to its factory setting. ffScene files other than the current scene file number are not affected. Initializing user files and scene files concurrently By selecting [YES] in the [MENU INIT] item of the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen, you can restore the
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    The setting menu structure list indicates restrictions as follows. (OP1) Available when the video encoder board AG‑YDX600G (extra-cost option) is mounted. (OP2) Available when the HD/SD SDI input board AG‑YA600G (extra-cost option) is mounted. (OP3) Available when the upgrade software key
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    Chapter 7 Menu Operations - Setting menu structure ',63/$
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    ], and [1080‑23.98PsF]. ffThis setting is not available when [SYSTEM MODE] is [1080i] and an item other than [60i] and [50i] is selected at [CAMERA MODE]. ffThis setting is not available when [REC SIGNAL] is [SDI IN]. ffThe screen may be disturbed momentarily when switched to 24 frames. ffThis item
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    unit (AJ‑RC10G) or the extension control unit (AG‑EC4G) is connected, make adjustments with the M‑PED areas. Selects the gamma curve. [HD NORM] [LOW] Suitable for HD shooting. Makes a mellow image using range stretcher function is activated and when the [CAMERA] item is set to [CINE‑LIKE], images
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    AG‑HPX600EJ: [1080‑50i], AG‑HPX600EN: [1080‑50i]) ffWhen OP4 is not installed The [1080‑23.98PsF] setting item is grayed out and cannot be selected. Selects the input signal. The [SDI IN] item can be selected when the HD/SD SDI input board (extra-cost option) is installed. [CAMERA] Records camera
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    settings Sets the camera shooting mode LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN ATW W.BAL.PRESET USER MAIN USER1 USER2 RET SW Description of settings Sets [FBC], [Y GET], [WFM], [PRE REC], [REC REVIEW], [TEXT MEMO], [SHOT MARK], [SLOT SEL], [A.MONI or the extension control unit (AG‑EC4G) is connected. ffWhen the
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    ) [USER], [TIME], [DATE], [EXT], [TCG], [FRM.RATE] Remark ffThis setting is not available in the following cases: - The [REC SIGNAL] item is set to [SDI IN]. - Native recording is set with the [REC FORMAT] item. - The [SYSTEM MODE] item is set to [1080‑59.94i] or [480‑59.94i], and the [CAMERA
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    [AUDIO SETUP] screen Chapter 7 Menu Operations - Menu list Item FRONT VR CH1 FRONT VR CH2 FRONT VR CH3 FRONT VR CH4 MIC LOWCUT CH1* MIC LOWCUT CH2* MIC LOWCUT CH3* MIC LOWCUT CH4* LIMITER CH1 LIMITER CH2 LIMITER CH3 LIMITER CH4 25M REC CH SEL Description of settings Sets whether to enable or
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    (AG‑HPX600P: [20dB], AG‑HPX600EJ: [18dB], AG SDI METADATA SDI EDH HD SDI REMOTE Description of camera are illuminated. ffThe recording control is not output while interval recording and loop recording. ffFor supported external devices (such as recorders), visit the following website: http://panasonic
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    camera. [TCG/TCR] Outputs the time code generator value when outputting camera user bits added to the HD SDI signal at the output device of the HD SDI signal as the frame rate. For setting procedure, refer to the operating instruction color viewfinder. (AJ‑CVF100G, AG‑CVF10G) [B/W] Connects the
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    capacity display for P2 card and battery. [ON], [OFF] Selects the type of P2 card remaining capacity display end is set automatically with the battery selected with [BATTERY SELECT]. [MANUAL] Sets the near end voltage manually. Sets the near end voltage of [HYTRON50]. (Can be adjusted in
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    [PC MODE] item to [OFF] before performing operations. Item SCENE FILE USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT Description of settings Reads and writes scene files from or . This setting is enabled when the [IRIS GAIN] item is set to [CAMERA]. [1], [2], [3] Force sets iris. [F2.8], [F16] Remark ffThis setting is
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    Selects the mode when using a hard disk drive by connecting to the camera with USB 2.0. [USB DEVICE] Selects the mode when connecting the camera to a computer with USB 2.0, and using the P2 card as a mass storage. (page 146) Operates the camera in the mode selected at the [PC MODE SEL] item. [ON
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    )] Activates the P2 browsing function, and accepts recording control of the camera as well as settings of time code and user bits from the to the terminal when in the HD (1080i, 720P) mode. (page 71) [HD SDI] Locks the phase of HD SDI output signals. ffThis setting is not available
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    microcomputer boot program 2 [P2CS KR] P2 control microcomputer kernel [P2CS AP] P2 control microcomputer application software [VUP] System software for updating all firmware of the camera [VUP FS] File system for updating the camera [CAM FPGA] Camera FPGA configuration ROM [BE FPGA] BE
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    Chapter 8 Using SmartUI A new interface consisting of an LCD display and multiple switches. It enables scene file setting, audio input/output setting, time code setting and so on.
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    /REW STOP FF/ PLAY/PAUSE HOME 5 KEY LOCK 6 THUMBNAIL SET TOP SHIFT When the camera is turned on, the [HOME] screen is displayed. The status of the [HOME] screen the user file. By selecting [INITIAL] in the [USER FILE] item of the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen, you can restore the user file menu
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    Chapter 8 Using SmartUI - Setting menu structure Setting menu structure +20( &$0(5$ &$067$786 &$06&(1(),/( &$06(783 $8',2 $8'/(9(/ $8',1387 $8'021, 6(783 6(77&8% 6(7021+'0,)250$7 6(7021+'0,6(783 6(7/&' - 137 -
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    / PLAY/PAUSE HOME TC NDF R-RUN CAM MEDIA CH1 A E F BATT CH2 E F 0 -10 -18 -20 AUDIO -30 SETUP dB 12 HOME /REW STOP FF/ PLAY/PAUSE CAMERA CAM01:STATUS CAMO1:STATUS CAC ACTIVE MF 64 Z46 SPOT F5.6 VAR 3.2K 25P 1/60.0 12dB CAM CAM02:SCENE FILE CAMO2:SCENE FILE F1: F2
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    Menu list Chapter 8 Using SmartUI - Menu list [CAMERA] screen Screen CAM01:STATUS Corresponding button Displays the camera image related status. 1 2 3 4 Setting details and is activated. Displayed only when the lens that supports the chromatic aberration compensation function is attached.
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    Screen CAM03:SETUP Chapter 8 Using SmartUI - Menu list Corresponding button Setting details and setting value Configures the white balance variable value and variable frame rate (VFR). button [VFR] (OP4) Toggles the variable frame rate on/off. ffThis setting is not available when the
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    value. Press this button for three seconds to save the current audio volume values of audio channel 1/2 as the user-preset values. The user-preset position is indicated as the down arrow ↓ on the audio volume display. button [CH3/4] Toggles the audio volume setting screen between
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    IN> terminal. button [LVL] Selects the method to adjust the recording level for audio channel 1. [AUTO] Enables automatic adjustment. [MANU] Enables manual adjustment. The setting contents are the same as [AUD01:LEVEL]. button [IN] Selects the input signal to be recorded to audio
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    screen appears, and when [UB] is selected on the [HOME] screen, the user bits setting screen appears. rr Time code settings screen: ffTo set the time Use this function to advance the time code continuously, regardless of the P2 card recording operation. Set to this position to, for example, set
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    STOP> button [D.CON] Sets the aspect for the down-conversion output signal in the HD mode. This item is not displayed in the SD mode. [CROP] Side-crop mode [ON], [OFF] This setting is disabled when a remote control unit (AG‑EC4G) is connected, and the settings on the remote control unit or
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    Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices
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    the USB cable, install P2 software to a computer from the CD-ROM provided with the camera. For the USB driver, select "AG‑HPX600". The USB driver only supports Windows. For details, refer to the installation manual. tt The camera supports only USB 2.0. Ensure your computer supports USB 2.0. tt When
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    USB 2.0 interface -- For details on the compatible unit, visit the support desk at the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ @@NOTE tt Although the camera supports the USB bus power (5 V, 0.5 A), some hard disk drives may not be bootable. In such a case, supply power to the hard disk
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    number of the hard disk drive is displayed. The partition number is on a single P2 card basis. @@NOTE tt Up to ten numbers are displayed in the screen. fast write/write-back on a card basis. Perform [FORMAT] on the camera to obtain this format. Thumbnail display, write/ write back on a card basis
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    time until writing completes shortens, but no data writing verification is performed. tt Select [ALL SLOT] to write the contents of all the P2 cards inserted in the camera in bulk to the hard disk. @@NOTE tt If the type of the hard disk drive is [TYPE S], writing is available only on
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    is performed. tt If you write back a clip to a P2 card other than the P2 card to which that clip was originally saved, the clip written back disk drive with the camera or its data is not guaranteed afterwards. ffUse the drive mount converter published in the support desk at the following
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    the dedicated cable, ensure that you turn the switches of the camera and AJ‑RC10G to . tt Do not use any cable other than tt The buttons (//) and the button do not activate during AJ‑RC10G connection. tt Refer to an AJ‑RC10G manual in the
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    cable, ensure that you turn the switches of the camera and AG‑EC4G to . tt Do not use any cable other than the AG‑EC4G dedicated cable or dedicated optional cable. Doing so may result in a malfunction. tt The buttons (//) and the button do not
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    Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection Inspect the various parts of the camera before recording. This chapter explains the warnings and error messages displayed on the viewfinder screen.
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    recording. 3 Insert a P2 card into a card slot and close the slot cover. 1 2 Inspecting the camera unit 1 Set the zoom to the electric zoom mode and check the behavior of the electric zoom. Ensure that the image changes between telescopic and wide-angle. 2 Set the zoom to the manual zoom mode and
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    for CH1/CH2 change according to the audio volume. Inspecting the audio level manual adjustment 1 Press the button to display the [AUD02:INPUT] Inspections for the clock, time code, and user bits 1 Set the user bits as needed. For details, refer to "User bits settings" (page 66). 2 Set the
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    on the viewfinder screen. In that case, connect an external DC power supply or a new battery and charge the built-in battery by leaving the camera turned off for approximately four hours. Set the date and time after the charge completes. If [ ] is still displayed after charging, the built-in battery
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    cards as needed or insert an additional card. *1 [P2 SYSTEM ERROR] factor display ff[P2 MICON ERROR]: P2 microcomputer is not responding. ff[P2 CONTROL ERROR]: Error occurred in the P2 recording control. ff[CAM MICON ERROR]: Camera microcomputer is not responding. *2 [REC WARNING] factor display ff
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    SmartUI when something has caused an error on the camera. Check the types of warning, and deal with structure on the P2 card is not supported. ([DIR ENTRY ! UNKNOWN CONTENTS FORMAT! UNKNOWN DATA! USER CLIP NAME MODIFIED! WRITE PROTECTED! Description version mismatch. A P2 card problem or some other
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    PERSON] (user who enters P2 cards of the same model, or import on a clip basis. the target. There are too many partitions. The maximum number of partitions is 23, so use a new hard disk drive or formatted hard disk drive. Multiple devices are connected. Disconnect the devices, turn off the camera
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    are offered to registered customers. For details, refer to the PASS (P2 Asset Support System) site (http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e). 2 Check the version using the camera and apply the update Check the version of the camera on the setting menu [DIAGNOSTIC] screen, and access the latest information
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    Chapter 11 Additional Functions from the Optional Board High-resolution proxy video recording and high-quality recording with the digital input from the terminal are available by installing an optional board to the camera.
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    purchase. For instructions to add the board, refer to the manual supplied with the video encoder board. rr Video encoder board (AG‑YDX600G) Install audio files, and real-time metadata file (time code, user bits, and UMID information) can be saved to the P2 card and SD memory card at the same time.
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    be set. Recording the proxy data Set the [REC MEDIA] item to [P2] or [P2&SD] and press the button to start proxy recording at the same Refer to our support page at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ When
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    AG memory card into the camera. 2 Press the user bits, and UMID information are recorded to the frame unit. Use a P2 viewer to check the proxy data. Some versions of the P2 viewer may not be able to check the data. For information on the P2 viewer, visit the following website: http://pro-av.panasonic
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    AG‑YDX600G) - [EXCH. THUMBNAIL] - Adding and deleting [TEXT MEMO] and [SHOT MARK] Playback is supported data will not be properly recorded. Turn the camera off and turn it back on again to check below: - The proxy data being recorded to the P2 card will be deleted. - The proxy data being recorded
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    AG‑YDX600G) Error displays (viewfinder screen) [SD CARD WRITE ERR] Behavior and cause Proxy data recording to the SD memory card will stop, but recording to the P2 SD memory card containing data for updating the firmware of the camera. rr If the error message is displayed during recording: ffThe
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    For instructions to install the board, refer to the manual supplied with the HD/SD SDI input board. rr HD/SD SDI input board (AG‑YA600G) OP)> terminal. ffAuto recording function setting To enable the auto recording function with the camera, select [TYPE1] or [TYPE2] at the [AUTO REC] item on the
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    Chapter 12 Specification This chapter describes the dimensions, specifications, and connector signals.
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    consumption 22 W (when the optional boards AG‑YDX600G and AG‑YA600G are installed) 18 W (body 25/32 inches) (excluding protrusion) Camera unit Pickup devices Lens mount ND 6, 9, 12, 18 dB (for 18 dB, assign [GAIN:18dB] to the button) ATW, ATW LOCK, Ach, Bch, preset 3200 K, preset 5600 K, VAR
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    Can be set when the upgrade software key AG‑SFU602G (production pack (extra-cost option)) is Recording format Recording video signal Recording and playback time P2 card 1080‑59.94i, 1080‑23.98PsF*, , 576‑50i AVC‑Intra 100/AVC‑Intra 50/DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV format switch 1080/59.94i, 1080/
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    HD SDI/SD SDI/VBS with the SmartUI setting.) HDMI×1 (HDMI type A terminal, not compatible with VIERA Link) Audio input/output terminal terminal WIRELESS IN terminal terminal Speaker ffXLR (3-pin)×1 - +48 V supporting upgrade software key AG‑SFU601G (network function
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    (video/audio)" (page 163). Supported formats when the HD/SD SDI input board (AG‑YA600G) is installed Weight Dimensions (W×H×D) Video format (complies to the AG‑HPX600P/AG‑HPX600EJ/ AG‑HPX600EN video format) Audio format (complies to the AG‑HPX600P/AG‑HPX600EJ/ AG‑HPX600EN audio format) Approx. 13
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    Marker ON/OFF (not used) 18 FRONT-VR F.AUDIO LEVEL adjustment (not used) 19 VR-GND F.AUDIO LEVEL GND (not used) 20 UNREG-GND GND Panasonic Parts No: K1AB120H0001 Manufacturer Parts No: HR12-14RA-20SC (Hirose Electric Co.) @@NOTE tt Ensure that the total current from the DC OUT, REMOTE, VF
  • Panasonic AG-HPX600PJB | Operating Instructions - Page 174
    4 IRIS-AUTO 5 IRIS-CONT 6 UNREG+12 V (max. 0.4 A) 7 IRIS-POSI 8 IRIS-G-MAX 9 EXT-POSI 10 ZOOM-POSI 11 FOCUS-POSI 12 SPARE Panasonic Parts No: K1AY112JA001 Manufacturer Parts No: HR10A-10R-12SC (71) (Hirose Electric Co.) Wireless receiver interface 1 CH-1 SHIELD GND 2 CH-1 HOT
  • Panasonic AG-HPX600PJB | Operating Instructions - Page 175
    139 CAM02:SCENE FILE 139 CAM03:SETUP 140 CAMERA MODE 125 CARD/BATT 130 CARD FUNCTIONS screen 82 FOCUS BAR 129 Formatting Hard disk drive 149 P2 card 113 SD memory card 85, 113 FRAME RATE G GAMMA 123 Generator lock 71 GL PHASE 133 H HD SDI REMOTE 128 HEADROOM 128 HIGH GAIN 125 Hot swap
  • Panasonic AG-HPX600PJB | Operating Instructions - Page 176
    Overcrank shooting 40 P P2 BROWSE 133 P2 card 32 Formatting Recording levels 61 RECORDING SETUP screen 126 Rec review function 44 REC SIGNAL 124, 167 REC 125 SHADING SELECT 131 SHADING (USER 131 Shooting 35 Shot mark 44 123 SmartUI AUDIO screen 141 CAMERA screen 139 SETUP screen 143
  • Panasonic AG-HPX600PJB | Operating Instructions - Page 177
    B NEAR 130 U UB MODE 126 Undercrank shooting 39 USB 146 Device mode 146 Host mode 146 USER1 125 USER2 125 User bits 66 USER buttons 60 USER FILE 131 USER MAIN 125 Using SmartUI 135 V Variable frame rate recording 38 Variable speed playback 46 V DETAIL FREQ 123 V DETAIL LEVEL 122
  • Panasonic AG-HPX600PJB | Operating Instructions - Page 178
    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. EU For business users ppm. Web Site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2012
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Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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Model No.
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AG-HPX600EN