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    Before use Description of parts  This product is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 5. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG-HPX170P Preparation Shooting Playback Editing Displays Menu Reference Before operating this
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    charger. For Battery of Remote Controller • Replace battery with part No. CR2025 only. • Do not recharge the battery. • Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire. • Do not store in temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Camera-Recorder The rating plate is on the underside of the viewfinder. AC Adapter
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    of Conformity Model Number: AG-HPX170P Trade Name: PANASONIC Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules
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    Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only Panasonic battery pack be used for any Panasonic product that uses a battery pack, including digital cameras. It has, however, been found that imitation battery packs that look very similar to the genuine Panasonic battery
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    Camera AG. • SD logo is a trademark. All other explanations, company names, and product names are the registered trademarks of the respective companies. P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program*1 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic P2HD card for used. Free 5 years of Warranty Repairs Purchase P2
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    INSTRUCTIONS 4 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery Pack (Rechargeable Battery 4 Software information for this product 5 Before use Outline of operations 8 Precaution for use 9 Accessories 10 Optional units 10 About this manual 10 Description of parts Description of parts
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    112 Reference Before calling for service 113 Operating precautions 116 Updating the driver in the camera 118 Cleaning 119 Storage Precautions 120 How to handle data recorded on P2 cards..... 121 Checkpoints for using memory cards 122 Recording format list 123 Appendix 124 Specifications
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    ). BNC cable (HD-SDI) IEEE1394 (Windows/ Macintosh) The setting values such as the user file are saved to and read from the SD memory card. 1 P2 mode shooting and playback (Pages 25 and 63) P2 card You can use the following features: • HD (High Definition) recording • Multi format recording
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    the terminal, and then connect the cable. (Pages 77, 78) Media that can be used in this unit The following media can be used in this unit. For details, refer to the respective pages. • P2 card (Pages 25, 121) • SD/SDHC memory cards (Pages 29, 122) Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod The tripod
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    Microphone holder adapter 12-mm screws (2) Component video cable PIN-BNC conversion plugs (3) 30-mm ferrite core (2)*2 35-mm ferrite core (2)*2 CD-ROM The following accessories are attached to the camera-recorder. Lens hood INPUT terminal cover (2) *1 For part numbers for the battery, see
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    20) 17 P2 card/SD memory card slot (cover) (Pages 25 and 29) 18 SCENE FILE dial (Page 53) 19 SLOT SEL button (Page 44) 20 Mode button (Page 25) 21 Remote control sensor (Rear) (Page 18) 22 Tally lamp (Rear) (Page 19) 23 Mode lamp (Page 25) 24 Power terminal (Page 16) 25 Battery release
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    Description of parts (continued) Left side 12 3 45 6 7 8 22 MENU PUSH-SET 23 THUMBNAIL PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR 24 ) 17 FUCUS RING (FOCUS/IRIS) switch (Page 35) 18 DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 41) 19 AUTO/MANUAL switch (Page 25) 20 AUDIO LEVEL knobs (CH1, CH2) (Page 52) 21 LCD monitor (Page 21)
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    Description of parts 7 SDI OUT 1394 CAM REMOTE FOCUS IRIS COMPONENT ZOOM S/S OUT 89 10 11 13 14 12 1 USB terminal (Mini-B) (Page 77) 2 Light shoe 3 Microphone shoe (Page 76) 4 P2 card slots (Page 25) 5 SD memory card slot (Page 29) 6 P2 card eject buttons (Page 28) 7 SDI OUT terminal
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    of parts (continued) Remote control The following buttons are for functions that cannot be executed on the camera-recorder. • button ( h ) (Page 63) Like the operation buttons of the camera, MENU operations are performed using SET button. 9 STILL ADV button ( , ) (Page 18) 10 STOP
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    so keep radios at least 1 meter away from it. • The AC adapter may make some noise when you are using it, but this is normal. • You cannot charge the battery when supplying power to the camera-recorder from the AC adapter. • Operation of battery pack CGR-D16 (1600 mAh) (sold separately) is not
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    to ensure that it will not fall. Mode lamp Connecting and disconnecting the power cord Battery release button Installation 1 Connect the DC cord to the AC adapter. 2 Plug the AC power supply cord into the power outlet. 3 Slide the DC cord's battery connector to the direction of the arrow until it
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    the camera. 20 mm or more 20 mm or more Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood • Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it. Attaching the lens hood • Turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks to secure it in position. • Be sure to attach the lens hood cap to
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    to work even when it is operated near the camera-recorder's remote control sensor, the battery has run out. • Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Remote control setup When using two camera-recorders simultaneously, set this camera-recorder and the remote control to either "operation mode
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    left in the battery. Recharge the battery. Mode lamp CAM SLOT SEL MCR PC MODE Mode button POWER ON OFF Lock release Tally lamp The tally lamp can be made to light up during shooting by selecting "ON" as the REC LAMP setting in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (Page 111) When the camera-recorder is in
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    Images are always displayed on the viewfinder. Using the viewfinder 1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check to about 90 degrees perpendicular to the camera. 3 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever light source. • Light concentrated by the lens could damage internal components and poses a fire hazard. 20
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    on the screen for about 2 seconds. OPEN button 3 Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest to see. • The monitor can be rotated 180 degrees toward the lens and 90 degrees toward you. • Do not apply unnecessary force to the open LCD. This can damage the camera. BARS SHUTTER SPEES SELECT CH1
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    menu operation (Page 94) • You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 14) 3 Viewfinder adjustments Select YES under EVF SET on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. LCD monitor adjustments Set YES under LCD SET on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. DISPLAY SETUP ZOOM·FOCUS
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    button switches backlight brightness in the following order: NORMAL (standard) " LOW (dark) " HIGH (bright) " NORMAL. • These settings persist even when the camera-recorder is turned off. LCD Switching between overscan and underscan Use this function to underscan or overscan the image shown in the
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    out recording, be sure to check and set CLOCK SET and TIME ZONE. This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 5:20 PM on December 25, 2008. 1 Set the that the time is correct before shooting. • When using the camera overseas, do not set the CLOCK SET option to the local time, but instead enter the
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    the P2 card access lamps are blinking orange. (Page 26) 3 Press the START/STOP button (Red) on the POWER switch to start shooting. • Press again to return to the camera to the shooting standby mode. • Use the handle START/STOP button to make it easier to shoot from low angles. 2 AUTO MANUAL LCD
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    Data is now being accessed. Off: Cards have not been inserted or formatted. Insertion of incompatible card. The HD recording(720P/60P) settings are already made in the default mode. (To view the current settings, see page 41.) P2 card access lamps CAM mode (MCR) Lights green: Data can be saved onto
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    HD recording format. • When using any other types of cards, the driver installed in the camera-recorder may need to be updated. (Page 118) • For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.panasonic
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    while thumbnails are displayed, the thumbnail screen is released. Cautions in using P2 cards Before using a P2 card, be sure to format it with a P2 device. P2 card access lamp 4 P2 card eject button 3 • Do not eject the P2 card or turn the power off under the following circumstances, since doing
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    . SD memory cards with the following capacity can be used for the AG-HPX170P. SD (from 8 MB to 2 GB): 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB SDHC (4 GB to 16 GB): 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support
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    available when OFF is selected under DRS (Page 99) on the setting menu SCENE FILE screen. • While using the zoom function, the slow shutter is disabled. While using the slow shutter, you cannot use the digital zoom function. • Digital zoom cannot be changed during recording. MANUAL SERVO ZOOM 30
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    , 30P or 60P mode (standard recording). As with Panasonic's Varicam model (AJ-HDC27 series), this unit also provides a recording format that allows frame rate conversion using nonlinear editing. (Either the 30P or 24P mode must be set for this.) 24PN mode: The camera-recorder shoots in the 24 fps
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    , select 720P/30PN or 720P/24PN as the recording format. 2 Select the appropriate scene file using the SCENE FILE dial. If necessary, before doing this, perform the camera settings from the setting menu, and register the scene file. (Page 53) 3 Using the OPERATION TYPE function (Page 98) on the
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    . If, for instance, you have shot scenes using the 24P recording format for specifying the playback frames, you can double the speed of the quick motion effects by setting the VFR recording frame rate to 12 fps. Recording format Recording frame rate (REC FORMAT) (FRAME RATE) 720P/24P, 720P
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    FORMAT option (Page 104) of the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen enables shooting in progressive mode. 30P mode: Shoot 30 frames a second in the progressive mode. For output and recording in image quality loss. If you also use a system compatible with the advanced method, editing will also yield
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    MANUAL) the camera will focus automatically while you press down PUSH AUTO. Switching to manual focus assist mode To change from the manual focus mode to the manual focus assist mode, set MF ASSIST to ON on the setting ambient light. (Page 49) • If the auto focus mode is set with any format except
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    the viewfinder when the FOCUS ASSIST button is used in EXPANDED mode. • The EXPANDED mode is available during 1080i and 720P HD mode recording and standby, but dues not work in external input mode. • In the 480i SD format, only the GRAPH display is available. When set to the EXPANDED mode, the focus
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    the camera is in auto mode, use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode. (Page 35) 2 Switch the gain with the GAIN switch. L: Set here the GAIN switch setting when a setting other than OFF is selected under AGC on the setting menu AUTO SW screen. (Page 104) When the recording frame rate is
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    White balance adjustments 1 If the camera is in auto mode, use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode. (Page 35) 2 Set the shutter speed. (Page 49 white balance again. Error messages LOW LIGHT LEVEL OVER Adjustments Increase light or increase the gain. Reduce light or decrease the gain.
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    this feature when you have no time to make white balance adjustments. 1 If the camera is in auto mode, use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode ( A on the viewfinder and LCD goes out). 2 Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The current white balance value appears. • White balance values 3200
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    Shooting techniques for different targets Low-angle shooting Set the Recording enable/disable switch to ON and use the START/STOP button on the handle to make it easier to shoot from low angles. • Set the Recording enable/disable switch to OFF to prevent inadvertent use of the START/STOP button on
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    DISP/MODE CHK button during recording standby or recording, all the information including the setting status of the shooting functions that you record. Select the aspect ratio in the setup menus, CAMERA SETUP screen, ASPECT CONV. (Page 100) • For menu operation (Page 94) SIDE CROP: Recorded in the
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    monitor so you can adjust them. Press the button again to turn the feature off. A 1 kHz test tone is output in the color bar screen when ON is selected under TEST TONE on the setting menu AV IN/OUT SETUP screen. • The color bar can be recorded together with a 1 kHz test tone. 42
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    you use another AG-HPX170P as the external unit for backup recording, select "OFF" for 1394 CONTROL on the external unit and set it to MCR mode. • Backup recording may not work properly if you connect two or more external units. • Use a 1394 cable of 4.5 m or less for connection. • Set the external
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    latest updated version of P2 Viewer to edit the text memos. (Page 121) • You cannot record text memos during interval recording or one-shot recording. • INVALID appears when you cannot record text memos. Time stamp function Use the time stamp function to record date and time of shooting on the video
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    or PC mode or the recording format has been changed after completing a recording. Then it will not be possible to delete the clip by turning the power off and turning it back on. • This button cannot be used to delete clips when a P2 card (one of two inserted cards) has been removed and reinserted
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    (page 98): VIDEO CAM • Recording format: 1 080i/60i, 720P/60P, 480i/60i, 1080i/30P, 720P/30P or 480i/30P Pre-recording (PRE REC) This function is used to record pictures and sound starting at a fixed time (approx. 3 seconds for HD recording or approx. 7 seconds for 480i recording) before the time
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    by the green P2 card access lamps. • Text memos cannot be added. Shooting One-shot recording (ONE-SHOT REC) This function records a single shot at each unit of time which has been set. 1 Check that the settings given on page 46 have been established for the OPERATION TYPE item and recording format
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    not possible even if only one of the inserted cards is DIR ENTRY NG CARD. (Page 91) • Stopping may take some time. • The following operations are not acknowledged until the P2 card access lamps change from blinking to fully lit up. • The slots for recording in this mode are indicated by the orange
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    /24P and 720P/24PN formats Standard (Off) 1/50 SYNCRO SCAN 1/12 1/24 1/60 1/1000 1/500 1/250 1/120 * B old and underlines indicate formats that can be selected only when VIDEO COM is selected under OPERATION TYPE, and OFF is selected under DRS in the SCENE FILE screen of the setup
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    the shutter speed of a film camera, and a wider angle results in a longer exposure to light.) • If the shutter speed is displayed in blue characters followed by (1/60), you cannot change the shutter speed in the blue characters while the current recording format is used. The speed is fixed at (1/60
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    will record more noise. 3 When using the phantom microphone, set the INPUT 1/2 (MIC POWER +48V) switch to ON. ON: (When using the phantom microphone) +48V power supply to INPUT 1/2 terminal. OFF: (When a phantom microphone is not connected) No power supply for INPUT 1/2 terminal. • The battery will
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    (they will appear in black text) when INT MIC on the AV IN/OUT SETUP screen is set to OFF. C H 1 C H 1 C H 2 C H 2 INT MIC ON INT MIC OFF Check the recording level prior to shooting. • The recording level is set higher than for Panasonic's broadcast-use camera recorders (AJ series). 52
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    the necessary file instantly using scene file dial. Scene file dial • During recording, the OPERATION TYPE and FRAME RATE (Page 98) settings remain unchanged even when the scene file is changed. To change these settings, set the camerarecorder to recording standby state. When the camera-recorder is
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    - VOL + /REW PLAY FF/ Camera or Remote control NAME EDIT SW POSITION F1 +/- : PUSH q / g SEL : PUSH t / y PUSH MENU TO RETURN 7 After you finish setting the filename, press the MENU button. 8 Push the Operation lever in the r direction to select LOAD/SAVE/INIT. SCENE FILE F1: LOAD/SAVE/INIT
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    it in the q direction) For all other settings, select USER FILE. • For menu operations (Page 94) • You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 14) CARD FUNCTIONS SCENE FILE USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET SELF SHOOT NORMAL ---- ---- MIRROR PUSH MENU
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    Saving scene files and other settings on SD memory cards (continued) 6 Press the MENU button four times to cancel the menu mode. To load a file 1) Perform steps 1 to 3, select READ in step 4 and push the Operation lever . When reading is completed, READ OK appears. To title a file 1) Perform
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    the latest updated version of P2 Viewer. Download it from the URL address given below, and install it in the computer. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ What the clip metadata consists of You can set the items underlined below by loading the metadata upload file on the SD memory card. All
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    being synchronized is the SLAVE. 1 Connect a second camera with a 1394 cable and turn both cameras on. • For connection (Page 78) 2 Put the MASTER camera in CAMERA mode and output a video signal from the 1394 terminal. • Set both cameras to the same recording format. Do the remaining steps on the
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    . Reset the date and time when fully recharged. 1 Connect the AC adapter. (Page 16) • Leave the POWER switch at OFF. 2 Leave the camera-recorder like this for about 4 hours. • The internal battery charges during this time. • Recharge the battery regularly to ensure correct TC and menu operations. If
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    TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB - VOL + /REW PLAY FF/ Camera or Remote control 5 Press the MENU button when you have finished setting the time code. MENU With this unit, the time code value is adjusted in accordance with the format and frame rate. For this reason, bear in mind that making
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    Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen UB MODE, select USER. • For menu operation (Page 94) • You can also use You can reset the user information to nothing by pressing RESET on the camera or the remote control. BARS SHUTTER SPEES SELECT CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT
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    Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time data (continued) 7 Push the Operation lever in the e direction to move to YES and press it again. UB PRESET PRESET OK? YES --- PUSH STILL NO 8 Press MENU twice to exit the menus. MENU 62
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    to ON. 2 Press the mode button so the MCR lamp turns on. The camera is now in the MCR mode. • Each time you press the button, the mode PC (PC connection) mode. (Page 81) For details on playing back clips using thumbnails, see page 64. Operations using the Operation lever Play ( q) Use this button
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    CLIPS TEXT MEMO CLIPS SLOT CLIPS SETUP EXIT DELETE FORMAT REPAIR CLIP RE-CONNECTION EXCH. THUMBNAIL EXIT CLIP PROPERTY CARD STATUS DEVICES PROPERTY SETUP SYSTEM INFO EXIT LOAD RECORD USER CLIP NAME INITIALIZE PROPERTY EXIT • Thumbnail screens are output only from the VIDEO OUT terminal. 64
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    playlist which have been edited and copied using the AJ-SPD850 memory card recorder or other such unit and which have more than one format (DV, DVCPRO or DVCPRO50) are shown in red, and these clips cannot be played back even when the MCR FORMAT item has been set. 5 Menu display This is where the
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    marks ( M ) will make it easier to find the clips you are looking for. 1 Push the Operation lever in the w or q direction to move When the video data of a single shot is recorded in multiple P2 cards, you cannot set or release shot marks unless all the P2 cards that make up the video data are
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    you want to see as thumbnails. You can also set more precisely how you want the thumbnails to appear SAME FORMAT CLIPS: The clips in the format same as the MCR format are and select OPERATIONDELETE. SLOT CLIPS: The clips on the P2 card in the specified slot are displayed. SETUP: Various setup
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    . 1 Use the Operation lever in the thumbnail screen to move to the clip you want to play back. 2 Push the Operation lever in the r direction and hold it down for 2 or more seconds. • Thumbnail status indicates "UPDATING..." after which the previous screen reappears. • When the recording format of
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    Page 70) CARD STATUS: The P2 card information is displayed. (Page 70) DEVICES: The SD memory card information is displayed. (Page 71) PROPERTY SETUP: Set the method of displaying the P2 card memory capacity. After selecting the P2 CARD CAP, select REMAIN (remaining memory) or USED (memory used), and
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    frame rate • This display appears when recording using a setting for the FRAME RATE item on the SCENE FILE screen other than the default during 720P/24PN or 720P/30PN recording operations. 5 Clip metadata The video and audio formats, videographer information and other detailed data are displayed
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    the on-screen keyboard to edit the metadata. Playback SD STANDARD: This indicates whether the SD memory card was formatted in compliance with the SD or SDHC standard. (SUPPORTED/NOT SUPPORTED). USED: Space used 4 Press the "OK" button on the on-screen keyboard. The edited metadata is written
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    other than single-byte alphanumeric characters are used in the metadata file name to be loaded, they are displayed as "∗". RECORD: Select this to set whether to record the metadata to be loaded into the unit simultaneously on a P2 card. Select ON to record the metadata or OFF to cancel the
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    PROPERTY: Select this to display the metadata which has been recorded in the unit. Push the Operation lever in the e allows you to change the data. Changing method is the same as described in "Editing the recorded clip metadata". (Page 71) EXIT: Select this to return to the last screen. 4 Press the
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    speed and search for specific scenes. 1 Press the Operation lever in the q (playback) direction during playback. On the remote control, press the VAR. SEARCH button. INDEX STOP INDEX SELECT STORE VAR. SEARCH OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL PB. ZOOM MENU SET ITEM Camera or Remote control [1x] appears
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    on a monitor You can view the images on a monitor if you connect the unit to a monitor using a BNC cable (not included), an AV cable (not included), or component video cable (included). 1 Connect the camera-recorder to the TV set. (Page 80) 2 Start playback. To show the information that appears on
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    the headphones are connected. External microphone Microphone (optional) AG-MC200G Microphone holder Microphone holder adapter INPUT1 or INPUT2 12 shoe, use the supplied microphone holder and microphone holder adapter. • When attaching the microphone holder and the microphone holder adapter, be
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    audio signals which are output simultaneously from the camerarecorder while data is being transferred from a computer to the camera-recorder. • The model name will appear on the computer screen. • When connecting to a device having 4-pin type 1394 connector, first connect the cable to the 6-pin type
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    has been placed in the hibernation state by its power-saving setting. In this case, disconnect the 1394 cable and then re-connect it. If the unit is not mounted properly on an Apple Macintosh computer • When the P2 card access lamp flashes orange 1. Select [Applications]  [Utilities]  and start up
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    connector, 6-pin type 4-pin type first connect the 6-pin type connector of the cable to the camera. • When recording signals from an external unit, first check that video signals are supplied. • While signals from an external unit are being recorded, do not stop output on the external unit side or
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    ) sound VCR Component video cable (included) Video cable (optional) Connect one of these cables to the terminal on the video deck. AUTO REC function When recording is started or stopped on this camera, recording start/stop information can be output through the SDI (HD) connector to control
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    be met if the 1394 cable is to be used to make the connection. • Your computer must run Apple MacOSX 10.3 or later. • Your computer must support 1394.a (SBP2 protocol). • Operation is not guaranteed in Windows operating systems. • Insert the P2 card into the unit. (Page 25) 1 Set the unit's POWER
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    the camera-recorder before turning the power off. In the case of a USB connection, "USB DEVICE CONNECT" will remain displayed so check that the card is not being accessed before turning the power off. • You cannot cancel the PC mode even if you press the mode button for more than 2 seconds. P2 cards
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    • Connect the camera to an HDD using the 1394 cable. (Page 78) • Do not connect the camera to two or more HDD (chain, hub, etc.), even if they are not turned ON. • Insert the P2 card into the unit. (Page 25) 1 First turn on the power of the HDD (1394. a SBP2 supported) to be connected, and connect
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    PC, the subsequent operation in the camera and the data in the HDD cannot be guaranteed. • It is recommended that you first restore any defective clips contained in the P2 card before copying the data. • In order to avoid the occurrence of trouble in copying, formatting or other operations, it is
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    CARD! The card cannot be accessed. MISMATCH COMPONENT! There is a mismatch with the connection destination. UNKNOWN DEVICE CONNECTED! A device other than an HDD has been connected. P2 CARD IS UNFORMATTED! The P2 card is still unformatted. CARD IS EMPTY! CANNOT COPY! There is no data on the P2 card
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    when in MCR mode. • Set up the connected equipment for playback or recording. • When performing digital dubbing with a second camera-recorder or other device, a recording cannot be made unless the signal formats at the output side and input side are identical. • When using with the 720P/24PN and
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    has not been inserted, or when the camera is in a writeprotected state. P2 FULL: Blinks when there is no remaining capacity in the P2 card. P2 LACK: Blinks in the loop rec mode when the remaining capacity of the P2 card is insufficient. : Lights when the internal battery for the calendar has run out
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    : The backup unit is not connected. 1394- -: The backup unit is connected but is in a mode other than recording or recording standby. 5 Recording format (P2 card) (Page 104) display 6 1394TC display Appears when the 1394 IN PRESET option on the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen is ON. (This
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    . Only in the 480i DV format, also appears in playback mode when ON was selected under CAMERA DATA of the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen and images were shot in the optical image stabilization mode. 31 Scene file name display (in CAM mode) (Page 53) 32 Remaining battery charge As the remaining
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    displayed here. 1 2 lights: P2 card on which data can be recorded. 1 2 lights green: P2 card on which data is to be recorded. 1 2 flashes: Card recognition underway. - - : No card inserted. P: Write-protected F: Full memory X: Cannot recognize E: Card with format error (becomes normal
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    recording. WRITE PROTECTED The P2 card or SD memory card is writeprotected. NO CARD A P2 card or SD memory card has not been inserted. NO FILE There are no files (version upgrade files, etc.). Errors These are displayed when an error occurs in the unit, P2 card, or other component. If the problem
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    (continued) WARNING When trouble occurs with camera systems, WARNING is displayed. FOCUS LOCK (Abnormal focus operation) PSD NG (Abnormal vibration detected) GYRO NG (Abnormal Optical Image Stabilizer control) 1394 This is displayed when trouble has occurred in the 1394 connections or signals. 1394
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    109) Displays MODE CHECK DISPLAY OTHER DISPLAY settings ALL PARTIAL OFF 1 Time code display ü - - - - 3 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display ü ü ü ü x 5 Recording format ü ü ü x x 7 Information display ü - x x x 8 Squeeze information display ü ü ü ü x 9 Microphone
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    setting you want. 3 Press the Operation lever (or push it in the q direction) to display the items. Example: AUTO SW A.IRIS ON AGC 6dB ATW ON AF ON Using CAMERA MENU 1 . SCENE FILE 2 . CAMERA SETUP 3 . SW MODE 4 . AUTO SW 5 . RECORDING SETUP 6 . AV IN/OUT SETUP 7 . DISPLAY SETUP 8 . CARD
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    . To initialize the user file (i.e. all the settings other than the scene file settings) Select INITIAL in USER FILE of the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. The current menu settings of user file will return to the factory settings. To initialize the scene file From the 6 scene files, select the one you
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    AF RECORDING SETUP (Pages 104 - 106) AV IN/OUT SETUP (Pages 107 - 108) CMPNT/SDI SEL SDI OUT SDI METADATA SDI EDH DOWNCON MODE HP MODE TEST TONE INT MIC DISPLAY SETUP (Pages 108 - 109) CARD FUNCTIONS (Pages 109 - 110) OTHER FUNCTIONS (Pages 110 - 112) SCENE FILE USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT OPTION
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    108 - 109) OTHER FUNCTIONS (Pages 110 - 112) AUDIO OUT CMPNT/SDI SEL SDI OUT SDI METADATA SDI EDH DOWNCON MODE USER FILE REMOTE PC MODE ACCESS LED CLOCK SET TIME ZONE MENU INIT OPERATION OPTION MENU (Page 112) 1394 STATUS 1394 CONFIG MCR FORMAT 480i MCR MODE 1394 TC REGEN TC MODE TCG TC PRESET
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    (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) Description of settings LOAD: Loads the scene file settings saved using SAVE. SAVE: Saves the changed scene file settings. INITIAL: The settings of the scene file selected with the scene file
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    for HD shooting. LOW: LOW: Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve which has a gentle incline in low-brightness curve. The contrast sharpens. SD NORM: This is the normal video setting, carried over from the DVX100 series. HIGH: Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image using the
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    SQUEEZE: Squeezes the image horizontally. Switch the setup level of video signals in 480i format using a P2 card. 0%: Setup is switched to 0% for both the camera output and the recording. 7.5%A: Setup is switched to 7.5% for the camera output and 0% for the recording. 100 ___indicates the factory
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    (medium speed)/HIGH (high speed) to the 1/2/3 position. L/OFF/M: Sets LOW (low speed)/OFF/MID (medium speed) to the 1/2/3 position. (Zoom is disabled when set to OFF.) Sets the rotation direction and the aperture control of the IRIS dial. (In MANUAL IRIS mode) DOWN OPEN: The iris opens when the IRIS
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    AUTO SW screen of the setting menu to OFF to use this function. D.ZOOM: Changes the ratio of the DIGITAL ZOOM function. Each press of the button changes the ratio in the following order: OFF (x1)  x2  x5  x10  OFF (x1). (Page 30) TEXT MEMO: Records text memos (with P2 cards) (Page 44) SHOT MARK
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    displays a histogram. Automatically sets the last focus during manual focusing. ON: Automatically sets the last focus. • The focus may not be set correctly if the last focus differs considerably from the manually set focus. • You cannot operate using the remote control connected to the CAM REMOTE
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    REC FUNCTION ONE-SHOT TIME INTERVAL TIME PREREC MODE MIC ALC MIC GAIN 1 Display mode (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) Description of settings Selects the recording format. 1080i/60i, 1080i/30P, 1080i/24P, 1080i/24PA, 720P/60P, 720P/30P, 720P/24P
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    1394 terminal, the camera follows the settings in TC MODE/TCG. Selects the correction mode of the internal time code generator. DF: Uses the drop frame mode. NDF: Uses the non-drop frame mode. • The non-drop frame mode will be used when you set recording frame rate of recording format to 24P, 24PA
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    ID • Conversion data • Frame rate coefficient d: Recording management data • Frame update information • REC START/STOP information To play back a clip recorded with native recording To change 1394 output user information to frame rate information, change this setting to FRM.RATE and play back
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    Video is output via the component terminal but not from the SDI connector. Determines whether or not metadata is superimposed on SDI signals during HD-SDI output. ON: Superimposes metadata. OFF: Does not superimpose metadata. Determines whether or not EDH is superimposed on SD-SDI signals during SD
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    battery charge. ON, OFF Determines how remaining P2 card capacity is displayed. ONE-CARD: Displays how much space is left on the P2 card that is currently being recorded. TOTAL: Displays the total amount of space that is left on P2 cards inserted in the camera. 108 ___indicates the factory setting
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    and counts the time of each recording session. CARD FUNCTIONS screen Item SCENE FILE USER FILE Display mode (Camera) (Camera) Description of settings Reads/writes scene files from/to the SD memory card. FILE SELECT: You can specify the file numbers of the files to be read/written. READ: You
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    Formats the SD memory cards. OTHER FUNCTIONS screen Item USER FILE REMOTE 1394 CONTROL 1394 CMD SEL PC MODE Display mode (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (MCR) Description of settings LOAD: Loads the settings in a previously stored user file. SAVE: Saves the updated
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    ON is selected, the beep is sounded when the memory of the P2 card has been used up during recording. When the beep is sounded, the audio signals from the output connector are muted before the beep sound is output. Sets the camera-recorder's calendar. Adds to or deducts from GMT the time value of
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    button have not been operated for 5 minutes or so. ON: The camera-recorder's power is set to OFF. OFF: The unit remains stopped without turning off it's power. • When connection is made with an external device using the 1394 cable and the communication mode is established in this way, the power will
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    calling for service Power supply There's no power. • Make sure the battery and AC adapter are connected properly. P16 Check the connections again. Power shuts off for no • To prevent the battery from running down needlessly, the camera- P112 apparent reason. recorder automatically turns
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    inserting the P2 card. Interval recording, one-shot recording or loop recording and loop recording cannot be performed with this card. recording. Format the card in the unit. Editing Cannot perform nonlinear • Check the specifications of your computer and connecting cable. editing. Cannot
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    . P29 the SD memory card. If it is not, format the card in the unit. The remote control does • The battery in the remote control may have run out. P18 not work. If the remote control fails to work even if it is operated close to the remote control sensor of the camera-recorder, it means
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    the P2 card.) Remove the battery after use. Completely remove the battery. (The battery continues to be used even if you have turned the camera off.) The battery can over discharge if you leave it in the camera and it may become impossible to recharge it. AC adapter and battery • If the battery is
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    you use the camera where temperatures fluctuate. Wipe dry with a soft, dry cloth. • The LCD may appear dim after immediately turning on a cold camera, but will brighten as the camera warms up. Do not point the lens or viewfinder at the sun. Doing so may damage the parts inside. Protective caps for
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    the driver as necessary. The updating procedure is completed when the downloaded file has been loaded into the camera-recorder via the SD memory card. For further details on this procedure, go the site given above. • For installation, you must connect the AC adapter. • If you are going to use SD
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    finish to peel off. • Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the battery or disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet. • Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camerarecorder. To remove stubborn dirt, wipe the camera-recorder with a cloth moistened with kitchen detergent that has been diluted
  • Panasonic HPX170 | Operating Instructions - Page 120
    state. • Discharge the battery before storing it. When storing it for an extended time, charge it at least once a year, use up its charge in the camerarecorder, and then store it again. P2 cards • After ejecting a P2 card from the unit, be absolutely sure to attach its special cap to keep sand and
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    format, which in addition to video and audio data in MXF files contains various other important information items. The folder structure links the data as shown on the right. Changing or deleting just one information component could make it impossible to recognize the data as P2 data or use the card
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    ones pictured on the left • MultiMediaCard We recommend using SD/SDHC memory cards and miniSD/miniSDHC cards that are made by Panasonic. For the latest information on the unit and on the memory cards which can be used by this unit, go to the P2 support page at the following web site: https://eww
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    Recording format list 1080i/60i 720P/60P DVCPRO HD Video format 720P/30PN 720P/24PN DVCPRO50 DVCPRO DV 480i/60i 60 1080i/60i 720P/60P 720P/60P Native recording 720P/60P Native recording 480i/60i Frame rate 30P 24P 1080i/30P over 1080i/24P over 60i 60i 720P/30P over 720P/24P over 60P
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    read in or if the setting for recording clip metadata has been turned off USER CLIP NAME to be recorded Uploaded data + COUNT value P2 card with a memory capacity of 8 GB or more is used in this unit and a one-time continuous recording exceeds the prescribed duration (approx. 5 minutes for DVCPRO HD
  • Panasonic HPX170 | Operating Instructions - Page 125
    : 1/12 sec.*1 *1 Only 720/24P, 720/24PN Minimum subject luminance 3 lx (F1.6, gain +12 dB with a shutter speed of 1/24) Lens hood Large-sized lens hood with wide angle of view Filter diameter 72 mm [VIDEO P2] (DVCPRO HD 1080i 720P) Sampling frequency Y: 74.25 MHz, PB/PR: 37.125 MHz Quantizing 8 bit
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    recorded on a P2 card. The recording time may be shorter, depending on the number of shots recorded. • The 720P/30PN and 720P/24PN formats are not included in the DVCPRO HD recording format. [VIDEO OUT] SDI output BNC x 1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω HD: complies with SMPTE 292M, 296M and 299M SD
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    [AC ADAPTER] Power Source: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 24 W Power Output: 7.9 V DC, 1.9 A (Video Camera) 8.4 V DC, 1.2 A (Charge) indicates safety information. Weight 160 g (0.35 lb) Dimensions (W x H x D) 70.0 mm x 44.5 mm x 116.0 mm (2-3/4 inches x 1-3/4 inches x 4-9/16 inches) Reference Weight and
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    -334-4881/24 Hr. Fax: 800-334-4880 Emergency after hour parts orders Tel: 800-334-4881 e-mail: [email protected] TECHNICAL SUPPORT:Emergency 24 Hour Service Tel: 800-222-0741 e-mail: [email protected] Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Tel
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Before use
Description of
parts
Preparation
Shooting
Playback
Editing
Displays
Menu
Reference
Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG-HPX170P
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
This product is eligible for the P2HD
5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For
details, see page 5.