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  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    product is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 163. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG-HPX300P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. S0109T3059 -P D Printed
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    of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the the conversion lens or another accessory is attached. Due to the added weight of the conversion lens, any strong may be suffered if the high temperature parts of this unit are in direct contact with
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
    AG-HPX300P 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 instructions the receiving antenna. • Increase video
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
    due to a malfunction of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we will not assume liability for such failure. Disposing and transferring ownership of memory card devices Formatting or deleting a memory card device in this camera or a PC will only change file management data and leave data on
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    formats 46 Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance 48 Adjusting the White Balance 48 Adjusting the Black Balance 49 Setting the Electronic Shutter 51 Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed 51 Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode 51 FBC (Flash Band Compensation) Function 52 
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
    Emphasizing Image Outlines 79 Setting the viewfinder to monochrome mode 79 Handling setup data ... 80 Configuration of setup data files 80 Handling SD memory cards 81 Formatting, Writing and Reading an SD memory card 81 How to Use Scene File Data 82 Saving scene files and other settings on SD
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    Formatting a P2 Card 114 Formatting SD memory cards 115 Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode 115 Properties ... 116 Chapter 7 Menu Operations Viewfinder and LCD Menus 120 Using the menus 120 Initializing the menu settings 121 Setup menu structure 122 Setup menu list ... 124 SCENE FILE screen
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
    , the camera uses the highly reliable AVC-Intra or DVCPRO HD codec while also supporting SD multicodec (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV) recording capability. The AG-HPX300P provides high quality and uncompressed, 16-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel recording of audio in all formats.  Variable frame rate makes speed
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    up to a maximum speed of 1/7200 s *1. Combined with the variable frame rate functions, this allows you to create blurring or stop motion effects. The AG-HPX300P also features a synchro scan function that is ideal for capturing screen shots from a computer monitor.  Scene file dial This dial allows
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    a 6-pin plug to this connector. Note that the connector does not support bus power. Input and output via IEEE1394 is not available when the AVC-Intra codec is selected.  P2 cards for high capacity, high speed and high reliability In addition to exceptional resistance to shock, vibration and
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
    audio recording. The control can be disabled.  Unislot wireless receiver compatible The AG-HPX300P is designed to work with optional slot wireless receivers. (page 95) The camera supports 2-channel wireless receivers. *1 "P2 Viewer" is a Windows® PC viewing software that can be downloaded free of
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
    The AG-HPX300P records video on P2 cards. Excelling at high transfer speeds, the P2 card enables high vision recording and smooth editing and dubbing. Saving and editing on external devices Using USB DEVICE mode to connect an external device via the USB 2.0 connector (Page 139) The data (file) is
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
    *2 The camera comes with a Fujinon lens. *3 For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ *4 For details, refer to the AJ-YAX800G User's Guide on
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
    accessories Lens *1 Front lens cap *1 *2 Rear lens cap *1 *2 Zoom lever *1 *2 For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (page 89). Connector cap *1 *2 Lens hood *1 Lens component is part of the lens. *3 This component is part of the lens hood. *4 This component is part of the camera.  NOTE
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
    Mounting the Camera on a Tripod] (page 97). 12 Lens jack (12-pin) The lens connection cord is connected here. For a detailed description of your lens, refer to the manufacturer's instruction manual. 13 Battery release lever Pull down the release lever to release the battery. 14 Viewfinder left-right
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
    Parts and their Functions 1 4 35 1 MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin) • Connect a microphone (optional accessory) to this jack. • A phantom-powered microphone may be connected. To use a phantom-powered microphone, set the menu option F.MIC POWER to ON in the AUDIO SETUP manual camera
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
    34 1 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions The channel indications of the audio level meters in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor show the channels selected with this 4 *1 MIX in the menu option MONITOR SELECT in the AUDIO SETUP screen allows you to change stereo signals to a mixed signal. 3
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
    Parts and their Functions 11 3 4 10 5 6 7 2  Shooting and Recording (camera changes the shutter speed. For details, refer to [Setting the Electronic Shutter] (page 51 48). 5 GAIN selector switch • This switch adjusts video amplifier gain to suit ambient lighting conditions at the time
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
    scan is selected. Pressing the - switch sets a slower shutter speed and pressing the + switch sets a faster one. For example, to record a computer screen, make adjustments to minimize horizontal bar noise in the viewfinder. In VFR (Variable Frame Rate) mode, press the JOG dial button and this switch
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
    Parts lens 4x normal speed. If viewfinder or on a color video monitor. Press it during playback to pause playback. 18 USB 2.0 connector (DEVICE) 19 USB 2.0 connector (HOST) Connect a USB 2.0 cable to this connector. To enable transfer of data via USB 2.0, set the menu option PC MODE in the SYSTEM SETUP
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
    256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB SD memory cards labeled "High Speed" or SDHC memory cards. • For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Sites at the following Web site. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av About SD and SDHC memory cards • The SDHC
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
    Chapter 2 Parts and their page 120). • In VFR (Variable Frame Rate) mode, press this button and use the SYNCHRO SCAN switch to change frame rates.  NOTE Use the JOG dial button to go between setting menus and select items. For details, refer to [Viewfinder and LCD
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
    device to the time code of the AG-HPX300P. For details, refer to [Outputting the resets all set values to 0. Use the Cursor SET button to PRESET. 6 COUNTER (counter display selector) button Each press of the button displays the counter value, time code, user bit and frame rate data in the viewfinder
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions Warning and Status Display Functions 13 4 LCD LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displays the video in the viewfinder. Alternatively, it can show clips on the P2 card in a thumbnail format. For details on the LCD monitor, refer to [Viewfinder and LCD Menus] (page 120).
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
    31 54 8 7 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 2 6 1 Viewfinder The viewfinder displays the video image in color during recording or playback. It also displays warnings and messages - indicating camera operating status and settings - zebra patterns and markers (safety zone and center
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
    you are in and set accordingly. OTHER FUNCTIONS USER FILE 1394 CONTROL 1394 CMD SEL ACCESS LED ALARM CLOCK SETTING TIME ZONE GL PHASE >>> OFF REC P ON HIGH >>> +9:00 HD SDI PUSH MENU TO RETURN Time zone Time difference and the display and the recorded local time will be reset accordingly. 26
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    JOG dial button. • The CLOCK SET screen appears. OTHER FUNCTIONS USER FILE 1394 CONTROL 1394 CMD SEL ACCESS LED ALARM CLOCK SETTING TIME ZONE GL PHASE >>> OFF REC P ON ON RETURN CHANGE HD SDI PUSH MENU TO RETURN 5 Turn the JOG dial button to select YEAR
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
    camera recorder for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. For details, refer to [Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock] (page 26). 1 Turn on the POWER switch. 2 Open the card slot cover. 4 Push the eject button that pops up to the right. • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX300P
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    by your NOT supported AG-HPX300P. SUPPORTED Replace the card. The P2 card Stays off Incorrect format is not properly formatted. FORMAT ERROR Reformat the card. No P2 card is Card not inserted inserted. Card recognition NO CARD standby. *1 MODE CHECK appears in the viewfinder and on
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
    above may require updating the camera driver. For details, refer to [Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit] (page 155). • For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web site. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
    P2 series, Panasonic's line of professional video and broadcast equipment. • Since the DVCPRO P2 format and AVC-Intra record data as files, it is ideally suited for computer processing. The file file together. • When transferring data from multiple P2 cards, create separate folders for each P2
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
    AG-HPX300P. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion 1 Insert a charged battery. 2 Turn the POWER switch to ON to check the battery remaining level in the viewfinder SETUP screen] (page 134). 3 Insert a P2 card, check that the P2 adjusted when the lens is set to the
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
    camera at your subject to adjust the focus, and zoom. 4 To use the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed and shutter mode. For more information, see [Setting the Electronic Shutter REC button starts recording of video and sound on the P2 card. • The video and audio (including additional
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
    frames during 1080i AVC-Intra recording as well as 720P DVCPRO HD and AVC-Intra recording. At 720P, this lengthens the recording time 2 to 2.5 times over pull-down recording. Also in native recording, the output of camera video and playback video is a 59.94 frame rate. Camera recording (1080/24PN
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
    Run (F-RUN). 1 In the SYSTEM SETUP screen, set the menu option SYSTEM MODE to 720-59.94P and the menu option REC FORMAT to AVC-I 100/60P. 2 In the SCENE FILE screen, set the menu option VFR to ON and the menu option FRAME RATE to suit shooting purposes. • The frame rate can be set to a value
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
    50/24PN) (DVCPRO HD/24PN) VFR OFF AVC-I 100/24PN REC FORMAT (AVC-I 50/24PN) (DVCPRO HD/60i) CAMERA MODE *1 24P Recording frame rate 24 frames *1 Only when the menu option REC FORMAT is set to DVCPRO HD/60i in the SYSTEM SETUP screen. Shooting at standard speed for producing commercials
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
    2.5 times normal speed. Shooting 720P progressive video will produce smooth and highquality slow-motion. Standard setup for overcranking effects SYSTEM MODE 720-59.94P SYSTEM MODE setup Other settings AVC-I 100/24PN REC FORMAT (AVC-I 50/24PN) (DVCPRO HD/24PN) VFR ON FRAME RATE Set to 25
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    HD/60i AVC-I 100/60i AVC-I 50/60i DVCPRO HD/60P AVC-I 100/60P AVC-I 50/60P DVCPRO 50/60i DVCPRO/60i DV/60i Other conditions Set CAMERA MODE to 60i or 30P Turn VFR OFF Set CAMERA RECORDING SETUP screen. • The following indications appear in the special recording display area in the viewfinder.
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    SETUP screen. FUNCTION in the RECORDING SETUP screen. 4 Press the REC button. 3 Set the time in the menu option INTERVAL TIME in the RECORDING SETUP screen. • The camera file. • There is no output from the DVCPRO/DV connector. • During continuous one-shot recording, recording operation speed
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
    real-time data to P2 cards or SD memory cards simultaneous with camera recording of video and audio.  NOTE Insert the video encoder card when the camera is turned off. For details, refer to the supplied User's Guide of the video encoder card. Hot Swap Recording With a P2 card in each card slot
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
    button (USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2) or the RET button on the lens. For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the menus] (page 120). 2 Press deleted for video data created in a single hot-swap recording session consisting of multiple clips unless all the P2 cards that contain the video data for
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Normal and Variable Speed Playback Normal speed playback Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to view playback in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor in color. Connecting a color video monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector or SDI OUT connector will enable playback of color
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
    or 480i mode. ASPECT CONV Selects the video aspect ratio for recording and output in SD mode (480i). Setting this function to ON in 720P mode starts variable frame rate capture VFR which records at the frame rate set in the FRAME RATE option. SCENE FILE screen For details, refer to [Variable
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
    60i 30P DVCPRO HD/60i 24P 24PA AVC-I 100/60P (AVC-I 50/60P) AVC-I 100/30PN (AVC-I 50/30PN) AVC-I 100/24PN (AVC-I 50/24PN) 720-59.94P Disabled DVCPRO HD/60P DVCPRO HD/30PN DVCPRO HD/24PN 60i 30P DVCPRO 50/60i 480-59.94i DVCPRO/60i DV/60i 24P 24PA FRAME VFR RATE [FRAME] Disabled
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    ON Disabled Native recording CAMERA (VFR OFF) 24PN, 30PN OFF (Enabled at playback *3) Standard VFR NORMAL ON Enabled *3 Enabled Enabled Standerd recording Other than 24PN and 30PN OFF Enabled Enabled Enabled *3 (VFR OFF) *3 DV/DVCPRO only. Disabled in AVC-Intra mode. *4 Enabled in
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
    HD/60i 24P 24PA AVC-I 100/60P (AVC-I 50/60P) AVC-I 100/30PN (AVC-I 50/30PN) AVC-I 100/24PN (AVC-I 50/24PN) DVCPRO HD/60P Disabled DVCPRO HD/30PN DVCPRO HD/24PN 60i DVCPRO50/60i 30P DVCPRO/60i DV/60i 24P 24PA VFR Disabled OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON Disabled FRAME RATE
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    MODE Disabled Disabled DVCPRO50/60i DVCPRO/60i DV/60i Disabled Disabled Disabled VFR Disabled Disabled Disabled FRAME RATE [FRAME] Disabled Disabled Disabled Recording format *1 SDI OUT *2 Video format Audio 1080/60i 720/60P 480/60i DVCPRO HD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO DV 1080-59.94i 720-59.94P 480-59
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
    To record high-quality video with the AG-HPX300P, the black and Functions Section] (page 18). 4 Adjust the lens iris. • Use the YGET function (for details adjusted. 6 During an adjustment, the viewfinder displays the following message: AWB Ach ACTIVE scene file is set to the value other than 0. 48
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
    • Your AG-HPX300P has not been used for some time. • The ambient temperature has changed substantially. • The gain switchover value has been changed. • The menu options SYSTEM MODE and REC FORMAT in the SYSTEM SETUP screen. Adjust the black balance before shooting to ensure optimum video quality
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    the lens iris is CLOSE. • During a black balance adjustment, light is automatically cut off. • ABB NG appears when the lens connector has come loose. • Black balance adjustment is not available during recording. • Pressing the REC button during ABB adjustment will not start recording on a P2 card
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
    ) 1/60 1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 • The bracketed ( ) speeds cannot be selected when VFR is ON.  NOTE • In any electronic shutter mode, a slower shutter speed will reduce camera sensitivity. • In auto iris mode, a faster shutter speed will increase the aperture and lower the depth of
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
    light from still cameras. For details, refer to [Assigning functions to USER buttons] (page 53). USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons The status display indicates "FBC" when the FBC function is on. *1 TC 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 12 P2 LACK I - PAUSE 1394 1080 i AVC-I100 1 9 9 9 min B 9 0% USER
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    TO RETURN Selectable Functions • REC REVIEW: Assigns REC REVIEW. • SPOTLIGHT: Assigns auto video level in highbrightness areas. • TEXT MEMO: Assigns text memory recording. • SLOT SEL: Assigns P2 USB device mode and USB host mode on and off is set by the menu option PC MODE SELECT in the SYSTEM SETUP
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
    AG-HPX300P supports independent four-channel audio recording in any format (HD or SD). When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at [AUTO], the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are automatically adjusted. To manually audio level meter in the viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
    AG-HPX300P without a sound recordist, it is recommended that the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be used to adjust the audio level. In advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder These functions cannot be manually adjusted. Each option can be selected in the AUDIO SETUP screen. AUTO LEVEL
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
    internal clock to display on video in the LCD, viewfinder and VIDEO OUT and other video output. • The internal clock is not only used to calculate the free run time code when the power is off and to set the user bit year, date and time, but also to set file creation dates when clips are
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
    Outputs LTC UB LTC UB MODE. AVC-I100/60i CAMERA AVC-I50/60i AVC-I100/30PN - 1080 AVC-I50/30PN R-RUN/F-RUN*3 Same as LTC - DF/NDF value 30 frames In 'EXT' Frame rate slaves to data UB in TC IN connector Frame rate data -59.94i AVC-I100/24PN AVC-I50/24PN - R-RUN/F-RUN*7 - NDF locked
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    bits input to the DVCPRO/DV connector. • TCG: Records the time code value. • FRM. RATE: Records the frame rate information of camera capture. A native recorded clip is played back at the same frame rate REC SIGNAL in the SYSTEM SETUP screen. • Turning the power off. The internal user value retains
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
    • 24PA: 24C • 24PN: 24C (recording P: 9 (720P/30PN or 60P VFR P: D (720P/24PN VFR recording) When 1080i or 480i Frame rate: 24P over 60i (2:3) First field of updated frame rate Time code 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
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    rate: 30P over 60P (2:2) Time code digit 00 01 02 Video AABBCC Updated frame information 10 10 10 Setting the Time Code 1 Switch the menu option TC MODE on the RECORDING SETUP to confirm set time code value. • Pressing the RESET button will reset any time code setting to 0. 5 Press the SET
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    -down scheme to produce 30 frames. • At a frame rate (capture frame rate) of 24P the speed of recording and the output time code matches actual time, but not at any speed other than 24P. (Example: at 60P recording progresses at 60/24 speed) • Then the camera operates in Rec Run mode and the time
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
    the Time Code The time code generator built into your AG-HPX300P may be locked to an external generator. It is also possible to lock an external time code generator to the internal generator. Example 2: Connecting two or more AGHPX300Ps with one another, with one being used as the reference
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
    user bits when the time code is externally locked To externally lock user bits, set the setting menu UB MODE (RECORDING SETUP camera.  NOTE • To lock other devices externally to the AG-HPX300P, as the master device, make sure that the other devices are in the same camera mode as the AG-HPX300P
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
    conditions Camera setup GENLOCK input and camera output phase (In phase:  Out of phase: ×) Recording format Video and reference signal to be output GENLOCK input externally GL PHASE SDI OUT (HD) VIDEO OUT, SDI OUT (SD) TC OUT 1080i SDI OUT (1080i) VIDEO OUT SDI OUT (1080i) VIDEO OUT
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    (except MODE CHECK) that are displayed in the viewfinder. TC 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 12 P2 LACK I - PAUSE 1394 1080 i AVC-I100 1 9 9 9 min B 9 0% following pages: Selecting Viewfinder Display Information To select items in the viewfinder screen, open the DISPLAY SETUP screen and turn on
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    : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 1 2 1 9 9 9 min B 9 0 % 2 P2 LACK I - PAUSE U S E R - 1 23 3 1394 4 1080 i AVC-I100 C A C 22 F B C 21 5 6 PROXY 7 L T . BOX P 3 .2K User bit values UB* is indicated when the user bit value cannot be correctly read from DVCPRO/DV connector input. • FR: Frame rate
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
    ) • AVC-I 100: AVC-Intra 100 format • AVC-I 50: AVC-Intra 50 format • DVCPRO HD: DVCPRO HD format (in Shutter speed The shutter speed is displayed here. In synchro scan mode, the display (time (minutes) display or shutter angle icon display) made in the menu option SYNC SCAN DISP in the DISPLAY SETUP
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    when the FBC function is engaged. 22 CAC indicator Indicates that the chromatic aberration function of the lens is operating. 23 Scene file name display Indicates the name of currently selected SCENE FILE (F1 to F6). 24 Remaining battery charge As the remaining battery charge drops, the display
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
    P2 card that is giving trouble. • UPDATING lens RET button to which it has been assigned is pressed. Errors and warnings Errors and warnings appear when something goes wrong with the camera or a P2 card malfunctions. If the problem cannot be solved by turning off the camera best to replace such P2
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Camera status display • ABB ABB indicator • ATW ACTIVE not positioned correctly. • SCENE****** Displays the name of a scene file selected by turning the SCENE FILE dial. • SHUTTER 1/**** (OFF) Displayed when the shutter speed is changed. • SPOT
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
    display 12 Shutter speed 13 DRS display 14 Iris display 15 Auto-iris control displays 16 Zoom position display 17 Recommended ND filter display 18 ND filter display 19 Gain display 20 WHITE BAL switch position indication 21 FBC indication 22 CAC indicator 23 Scene file name display
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    -protected. • NOT SUPPORTED: The P2 card cannot be used or recognized. • FORMAT ERROR: The P2 card is not properly formatted. • NO CARD: No card has been inserted. • PROXY: (optional) Proxy card • No indication: The camera is in the USB DEVICE mode 2 Information on user button and lens RET button
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    SETUP screen is set to ON.  NOTE The center marker display appears only on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder. It is not superimposed on signals output via the VIDEO at normal size. TC 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 12 P2 LACK I - PAUSE 1394 � 1080 i AVC-I 100 1 9 9 9 min B 9 0 % D I ONC 1 6 0
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    Zebra pattern display The AG-HPX300P can display two zebra patterns. Turning the ZEBRA switch on displays the zebra pattern set in the menu in the viewfinder and LCD monitor. A menu setting makes it possible to also display the zebra pattern on video output via the VIDEO OUT connector. OUTPUTSEL
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    at the center of the LCD monitor and viewfinder. It is not superimposed on signals output via the VIDEO OUT and SDI OUT connectors. EXPANDED: (FOCUS  NOTE In VIDEO OUT and SDI OUT, the center of the image is not magnified and status indications do not appear. FOCUS BAR: (DISPLAY SETUP menu) The
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
    the POWER switch of the AGHPX300P. 2 Slide the OPEN menu option LCD SETTING in the DISPLAY SETUP screen to adjust screen color level, lens and up to 90 degrees towards you.  NOTE To prevent camera RETURN  NOTE • Pressing the RESET button when a value that can the setting to its factory default. • 
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    display angled 180 degrees towards the lens, you can set the menu option SELF SHOOT to MIRROR, to horizontally flip the video image on the LCD display, and vectorscope displays. • The waveform display does not appear in the viewfinder. • The waveform display does not appear when the focus assist (
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
    EVF SETTING. DISPLAY SETUP EVF PEAK LEVEL EVF PEAK FREQ EVF SETTING EVF B. LIGHT EVF COLOR ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2 0 LOW RETURN CHANGE ON 100% 85% SPOT PUSH MENU TO RETURN Diopter Adjustment 1 Turn on the POWER switch on the camera. • Look at the image in the viewfinder. 2 Turn the
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
    outlines of images in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor makes it easier to focus. This function does not affect video output from the camera or video recorded by the camera. 1 Adjust EVF PEAK LEVEL and EVF PEAK FREQ in the DISPLAY SETUP screen. DISPLAY SETUP EVF PEAK LEVEL EVF PEAK
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
    the SD memory card. The setting data files are configured as shown below. AG-HPX300P SD CARD SCENE FILE (Factory defaults) SCENE FILE (Current operating status values) SCENE FILE (Saved camera values) F1 Default value F2 Default value SCENE FILE screen INTIAL *1 F1 Current value F2 Current
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
    files of setup menu settings on an SD or SDHC memory card (optional accessory), you can create a setup card that will allow you to quickly configure camera . For storage, the SD memory card must be kept inserted into the AG-HPX300P with the lid closed.  NOTE SD memory cards may be formatted via
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
    set scene file values. A modified scene file can be saved to each scene file dial position. SCENE FILE dial • Note that changing scene files during recording will not change VFR and frame rate settings. To make such changes, set the camera to recording standby status.  Factory setting • F1: SCENE
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    TO RETURN 1 Select the menu option LOAD/SAVE/INT in the SCENE FILE screen, then press the JOG dial button. For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the menus] (page 120). SCENE FILE LOAD SAVE INIT VFR FRAME RATE (SYNCHRO SCAN) DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL RETURN
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    button. SCENE FILE LOAD SAVE INIT VFR FRAME RATE ( scene file settings or other settings as files on an SD memory card, and you can also load them from the card. • Current scene file settings are automatically saved in the camera return the scene file settings to their factory defaults, select
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    Space, A to Z, 0 to 9 You can erase all characters using the RESET button. 3 When all entries have been made, move the cursor to the right of the entered title. 4 Select YES and press the JOG dial button. SCENE FILE(SD CARD) WRITE FILE 1 YES PUSH SET NO TITLE EDIT T I T L E 1 PUSH MENU TO
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    work with camera. • Charge the battery with the battery charger before using it. (Please refer to the battery charger's instruction manual for SELECT. Select the menu option BATTERY SELECT from the setting menu BATTERY SETUP screen. 1 Mount an Anton/Bauer battery. Power supply output connector
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    up the openings in the lower cover (metal part) and the case and use the securing screw to fasten them battery characteristics. For details, refer to [BATTERY SETUP screen] (page 134).  NOTE • For please contact the store where you purchased the camera-recorder. • With the V-mount adapter plate
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    rated voltage of the camera before making a connection. The output current of the external DC power supply should be large enough to provide the connected camera by the camera and all the devices connected to the unit that power on when the camera powers on (example: lens, wireless microphone
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    on the current provided by the lens terminal, refer to page 165. 5 Adjust the lens flange back. For details, refer to [Adjusting the Lens Flange Back] (page 90).  NOTE • Please refer to the lens instruction manual for guidance on lens handling. • When the lens is removed, install the mount cap
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     NOTE Please also refer to the lens instruction manual for directions on adjustment and locations of individual lens parts. 9 Firmly tighten the F.f ring clamping screw. 1 Mount the lens on the camera. • Make sure you connect the lens cable. 2 Set the lens iris to manual, and fully open the iris
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    in the adjustment mode. (1) M ount a lens on the camera. • Do not forget to connect the lens cable. (2) T urn the shutter switch off and set 0 dB gain. (3) If the lens comes with an extender, disengage it. (4) O pen the setting menu LENS SETUP screen and select USER1, USER2 or USER3 under
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    . (2) Set the lens iris to manual and adjust the iris so that a zebra pattern fills the entire viewfinder screen. • When the camera, visit our Web site at the address given below for details on new lenses compatible with this function and any changes in this function. https://eww.pavc.panasonic
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    dial button to select CAC CARD READ. Then select EXECUTE to open the CAC CARD READ screen. LENS SETUP SHADING SELECT SHADING(USER) CAC CAC PROPERTY CAC CARD READ CAC FILE DELETE CAC FILE INIT IRIS ADJUST DEFAULT >>> ON >>> RETURN EXECUTE >>> >>> PUSH MENU TO RETURN 3 Use the JOG dial button to
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    the file is in a format the camera supports and that the file on the SD card is not corrupted. Deleting CAC File 1 Open the LENS SETUP screen. CAC FILE DELETE CAC FILE NO:1 DELETE? YES PUSH SET NO Initializing CAC File (Returning Data to Their Factory Defaults) 1 Open the LENS SETUP screen
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    connecting audio input devices. When Using the Front Microphone The AG-MC200G microphone kit (optional) includes a microphone that can be mounted on the camera. 1 Open the microphone holder. Viewfinder 4 Set the AUDIO IN switch to [FRONT] depending on the audio channel to be recorded. Microphone
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    switch to W.L. for the audio channels that will be recorded. Chapter 5 Preparation AUDIO IN Switch • Set the menu option WIRELESS TYPE in the AUDIO SETUP screen to DUAL for a 2-channel wireless receiver. When Using Audio Devices 1 Connect the audio device to the AUDIO IN jack with the XLR cable
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    Chapter 5 Preparation Attaching Accessories Mounting the Camera on a Tripod Use an optional (SHAN-TM700) tripod adapter to place the camera on a tripod. 1 Attach the tripod adapter to the tripod. Tripod adapter Removing the Camera from the Tripod Adapter While holding the red lever down, move
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    LEVEL Control Knob If you use the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control frequently, attach the accessory knob so that it can be easily operated. FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Knob (Accessory) Eye cup Screw Marks Screw (Accessory) Remove the screw in the center of the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control, and attach
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    LED Resist­ ance REC Start/Stop 1: GND 2: TALLY OUT The AG-HPX300P has open collector output TALLY ON: Low impedance TALLY OFF: High impedance 3: REC Start/Stop switch This pin is connected in parallel with the REC button and the lens VTR button. 4: +12 V  NOTE: Be sure to check polarity before
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    when the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional accessory) is connected to the camera. • When the AJ-RC10G is connected, the camera automatically enters remote control mode after the power switches of both the camera and the AJ-RC10G are turned ON. REMOTE connector AJ-RC10G  NOTE • Be sure to
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    memo on the clip thumbnail. • Copy part of a clip by using the text memo. • Use a text memo to change thumbnail images • Format P2 cards and SD memory cards. • Uploading RE-CONNECTION COPY EXCH. THUMBNAIL DEVICE SETUP EXIT SLOT CLIPS SETUP EXIT INDICATOR DATA DISPLAY DATE FORMAT THUMBNAIL
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    set the time code and user bits or when the camera menu is open, the THUMBNAIL P2 card on which the directory structure is not supported.) The USB HDD section is indicated as follows:  Other than the USB HOST mode: gray  Not connected in USB HOST mode: gray  HDD recognized and usable in USB
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    camera for all the clips recognized correctly by the P2 restored in some cases. Please refer to P2 standard. 10 ! Incomplete Clip Indicator Indicates that although a clip is recorded across multiple P2 cards, one of these cards is not inserted into a P2 instruction manual for a model that supports
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    ). • Clips with clip numbers displayed in red cannot be played. • During playback, pressing the REW button starts 4X speed reverse playback, and the FF button starts 4X speed fast playback. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to return to normal playback. • During clip playback, pressing the PLAY/PAUSE
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    MARKED CLIPS: Display clips with shot marks attached. TEXT MEMO CLIPS: Display clips with text memo data attached. SLOT CLIPS: Display clips recorded in the P2 card inserted in the specified slot. When this item is selected, "SLOT1" to "SLOT2" are displayed as a sub-menu. Select the desired slot to
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    Marker (SHOT MARK) Recording Function] (page 41) for more information. • When adding a shot mark to (or deleting the shot mark from) a clip recorded across multiple P2 cards, do this with all these P2 cards inserted into P2 card slots. 106
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    . 3 Move the pointer over the clip that contains the desired text memo to playback and press the SET button. • The pointer moves to the lower part of the LCD monitor. The pointer moves down. 107
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    select EXIT or press the EXIT button to return the pointer to the upper part of the thumbnail screen. Using a text memo to break a clip and the text memo screen will not start recording. • Text memo thumbnails for AVC-Intra format clips that cannot be played back appear in gray. Deleting a text
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    are connected as a group must be grouped together or they will be displayed as incomplete clips. Copying Clips Selected clips can be copied to the P2 card in the desired slot or SD memory card. 1 Press the THUMBNAIL button. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the THUMBNAIL
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    not turn off the power or remove a P2 card while data is being copied. Otherwise the P2 card may fail or defective clips may be video and sound information is not copied, only thumbnails, clip metadata, icons, voice memo, text memo, proxy, and real-time metadata. 4 Names of metadata upload files
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    set automatically during shooting. Using the latest update version of P2 Viewer, metadata upload files can be written to SD memory cards using a PC. Download the latest update version of P2 Viewer from the following URL and install it on your PC: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Regarding SD
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    OFF" in META DATA  RECORD from the thumbnail menu. The factory setting is "OFF". 112  NOTE When an 8 GB or larger capacity P2 is used and the recording session exceeds the prescribed duration (DVCPRO HD and the AVCIntra100: about 5 minutes; AVC-Intra50: about 10 minutes) or spans more than one
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    Thumbnails Example of recording (DVCPRO HD) a clip on one P2 card: Recording start Recording pause Recording duration = Approx.7 min Clip 1 COUNT value = 0001 Approx. 5 min Clip 2 COUNT value = 0002 Approx. 2 min Example of recording a clip on two P2 cards: Recording start Recording pause
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    OPERATION  DEVICE SETUP  PROXY from the thumbnail menu to specify the setting. For details on how to install and set up the video encoder card, refer to the User's Guide of the video encoder card.  NOTE When "PROXY CARD ERROR" is indicated in the viewfinder, either check the video encoder card or
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    LCD monitor. 2 Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select THUMBNAIL  SETUP from the thumbnail menu. • The following screen appears. Chapter 6 /OFF). The factory setting is ON (indication). DATA DISPLAY: The time display field of the clip offers a choice of Time Code (TC), User Bits (UB), Shooting
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 116
    Day/Month/ Year (D-M-Y). The factory setting is Month/Day/Year. selected. The factory default value is settings to their factory default values. Move properties and P2 card clip is recorded on a writeprotected P2 card.  NOTE The unit is recording. START UB: The user bit value at the start of the
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    Thumbnails REC RATE: The recording frame rate is displayed. (Only displayed for clips recorded using native recording with the VFR function.) 5  PROPERTY SETUP  P2 CARD CAP from the thumbnail menu. • The following screen appears. Select the P2 card status display settings from the P2 CARD CAP
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    FORMAT ERROR!: An unformatted P2 card is inserted. NOT SUPPORTED!: An unsupported card is inserted in the camera. NO CARD!: P2 cards are not inserted -protected P2 card is displayed as 100%. Note that the indicated capacity will vary according to the frame rate in native recording with VFR operation.
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    capacity. SD and SDHC cards with Speed Class Ratings may indicate recording times that are significantly setup procedures, refer to the User's Guide of the video encoder card (AJ-YAX800G, an optional accessory). Video Encoder Card Status Display (optional) Attaching the video encoder card (AJ
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    the MENU button for about 1 second. • The function screen appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. MAIN MENU 1.SCENE FINE 2.SYSTEM SETUP 3.SW MODE 4.RECORDING SETUP 5.AUDIO SETUP 6.OUTPUT SEL 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.BATTERY SETUP PUSH MENU TO EXIT 4 Use the JOG dial button to highlight the item
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    MAIN USER1 0dB 6dB 12dB OFF 1 3.2K 5.6K BACK LIGHT PUSH MENU TO RETURN Initializing user files and scene files simultaneously You can return the user files and the six scene files to their factory defaults by selecting YES in the menu option MENU INIT in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. 6 To change
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    Setup menu structure MAIN MENU SCENE FILE (page 124) SYSTEM SETUP (page 126) SW MODE (page 128) RECORDING SETUP (page 129) AUDIO SETUP (page 130) OUTPUT SEL (page 132) DISPLAY SETUP (page 132) 122 BATTERY SETUP (page 134) SYSTEM MODE REC SIGNAL REC FORMAT CAMERA /INIT VFR FRAME RATE (SYNCHRO
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    CARD FUNCTIONS (page 136) LENS SETUP (page 136) OTHER FUNCTIONS (page 137) DIAGNOSTIC (page 138) OPTION MENU*1 (page 138) SCENE FILE USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT USER FILE 1394 CONTOROL 1394 CMD SEL ACCESS LED ALARM CLOCK SETTING TIME ZONE GL PHASE H PHASE MENU INIT 1394 STATUS 1394 CONFIG SHADING
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    (one F1 the scene file at the current scene dial - F6 scene file). position. LOAD: Loads data stored in camera memory. SAVE: Saves current values in camera memory. INITIAL: Returns settings to their factory defaults. VFR Enables or disables variable frame rate (VFR) mode at • A vailable
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    . • When a remote controller (AJ-RC10G) is connected, use the M-PED HD NORM *1: Gamma setting for HD recording. operation will not change video video with a cine-like feel. • A lens aperture set lower than normal video factory default when the SCENE FILE dial is set to F1. ____ indicates the
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    when shooting progressive footage that will later be edited. Edits the name of scene files selected using the SCENE FILE dial. Notes SYSTEM SETUP screen Item SYSTEM MODE REC SIGNAL REC FORMAT Setting Notes Specifies the signal format used by this camera. • Not available in USB DEVICE mode
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    ON and an external device is connected via USB. to ON. USB HOST: Selects USB 2.0 for connecting an external hard disk drive. (For details, refer to page 140.) USB DEVICE: Makes it possible to connect the camera to a computer via USB 2.0 to enable use of a P2 card as mass storage. (For details
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    (factory default setting) For details, refer to [Assigning functions to USER buttons] (page 53). Sets the function assigned to the RET button on the lens. REC REVIEW, W hen a remote controller (AJ-RC10G) is connected, the SPOTLIGHT and BACKLIGHT functions are not available. ____ indicates the
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    1/15, 1/30 shutter speed. to page 9.) RECORDING SETUP screen Item REC SYSTEM MODE is set to 720- 59.94P and VFR is set to ON. - When REC FORMAT camera user bits. USER, TIME, DATE, EXT, TCG, FRM.RATE For details, refer to [Setting user bits] (page 58). ____ indicates the factory setting 129
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    Chapter 7 Menu Operations AUDIO SETUP screen Item Setting Notes FRONT VR CH1 Enables/disables adjustment Same setting as FRONT VR CH1. mode is active, the Front Audio Level OFF (factory default setting) control is disabled regardless of these settings. MIC LOWCUT CH1*1 Sets the CH1
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    is or DV mode. set to 480-59.94i and REC FORMAT is CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4 set to DVCPRO or DV. ____ indicates the factory setting 131 Chapter 7 Menu Operations
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    -59.94P for checking video. DISPLAY SETUP screen Item EVF PEAK LEVEL EVF PEAK FREQ Setting Adjusts the peaking level of the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. -7 ... 0 ... 7 Adjusts the peaking frequency of the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. HIGH, LOW Notes 132 ____ indicates the factory setting
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    the viewfinder and on the video shutter display. • Brightness may change when settings sec: Indicates shutter speed in fractions. are modified. deg: Provides a shutter lens zoom value display. ON, OFF Sets the remaining P2 card capacity and battery charge. ON, OFF ____ indicates the factory
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    RESET button. CLIP: Clears the count value at start of recording and counts time of recording. Notes Chapter 7 Menu Operations BATTERY SETUP one of the battery types selected in BATTERY SELECT. MANUAL: Manually sets the near end voltage. Sets the near end Notes ____ indicates the factory setting
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    , OFF. ON, OFF • When set to ON, pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button stops the flashing of warning and tally lamps. Notes ____ indicates the factory setting 135
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    CAC. Displays currently used CAC file number and CAC file data loaded in the camera. Loads CAC file data from the SD card. Displays a list of CAC files loaded in the camera and delete selected files. Returns the CAC files loaded in the camera to their factory default settings. Forcibly sets
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    set to USB DEVICE and PC MODE to page 80.) is set to ON. LOAD, SAVE, INITIAL • This does not affect options in the SCENE FILE screen. Selects the method the camera uses for controlling • Not available in AVC-Intra mode and external devices connected to the DVCPRO/DV DVCPRO HD native mode
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    microprocessor P2CS BL2-2: Boot program 2 for P2 control microprocessor P2CS KR: P2 control microprocessor kernel P2CS AP: P2 control microprocessor application VUP: System software used for updating all camera firmware VUP FS: File system for updating the camera DM FPGA: Main FPGA configuration ROM
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    the "AG-HPX300" driver. This USB driver supports only the Windows operating system. For details, refer to the installation manual.  NOTE • A USB driver must be installed on the computer. • Use a computer that supports USB 2.0 since the camera supports only USB 2.0. • Connect only one camera to
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    thumbnail mode, pressing a user button will not terminate USB host mode. Using USB host mode Supported hard disks • A hard disk drive that supports the USB 2.0 interface • P2 STORE (the optional AJ-PCS060G hard drive)  NOTE • This camera supports USB bus power (5 V, 0.5A) but some hard disks
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    speed loading and write back of data in card units. This is the format used by the camera. This format allows thumbnail display, loading and write back of data in card units, and write back of data and formatting in clip units. This format This is the P2 STORE displays (AJ NTFS file system
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 142
    formatted using FAT can display information. • An invalid partition on P2 STORE (AJ-PCS060G) is indicated in gray. 12 NAME Indicates the PARTITION NAME. 1 Switch to the USB host mode. For details, refer to [Switching to USB Host Mode] (page 140). 2 Connect a hard disk drive via USB. 3 Press the
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    USB. If the hard disk drive has not been formatted by the camera, format it according to the instructions provided in [Formatting Hard Disks] (page 142). 3 Insert a P2 in a write operation, select HDD  SETUP in the thumbnail menu and set VERIFY to OFF. This speeds up the write time but does not
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    turn off the verify phase in a write back operation, select HDD  SETUP in the thumbnail menu and set VERIFY to OFF. This speeds up the write back time but does not verify the written data. • When a clip is written back to a P2 card it was not originally on may make that clip an
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 145
    of the camera and the connected device is the same. 2 To route inputs via the IEEE1394 interface, set the menu option REC SIGNAL in the SYSTEM SETUP screen to 1394. • To use HD (1080i, 720P) set the menu option REC FORMAT in the SYSTEM SETUP screen to DVCPRO HD/60i or DVCPRO HD/60P. The AVC-Intra
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    stop when all P2 cards have been fully recorded regardless of whether backup recording continues. • It may not be possible for an external device to back up recording when quick transitions are made between recording and stopping. • When the AVC-Intra format or DVCPRO HD native recording format
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    in which a • The gain value displayed on the viewfinder screen P2 card is inserted keeps blinking in green, or if changes according to the switch setting. there is no display, recording is not possible on that particular P2 card. 6 When a lens with an extender is mounted, set the extender to
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    viewfinder lights. • System warnings do not appear inside the viewfinder. Inspecting the Audio Level Manual Adjustment 1 Set the AUDIO IN switch to [FRONT]. 3 Press the camera's REC button again. • Check that the P2 • Check the VTR button on the lens in the same way. Inspecting the Earphone
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    and user bits 1 1 Connect an external microphone to the REAR 1 Set the user bits as required. and REAR 2 connectors. Please refer to [Setting user bits] ( CHK button to check the date and time on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. • Adjust the date and time setting if the DATE, TIME and time
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    lenses or the interior of the eyepiece Detach the eyepiece to remove the dust. Use a soft brush or blower brush to remove surface dust.  NOTE Do not use thinner or other mineral solvents to remove dust or soiling. Outer lens Eyepiece Eyepiece lock button Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder Detach
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    Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections Warning System Warning Description Tables If a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on, or during operation, this will be indicated by the WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder and a warning tone. Priority Warning type LCD or
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 152
    page) Priority Warning type LCD or viewfinder indication Tally lamp Warning lamp 8 1394 P2 cards. *1 P2 SYSTEM ERROR cause indication • P2 MICON ERROR: The P2 microprocessor does not respond. • P2 CONTROL ERROR: A P2 recording control error has occurred. • CAM MICON ERROR: The camera
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    and USB HOST MODE Item Message Description Measure CANNOT ACCESS! Data cannot be accessed because it is corrupted or for other reasons. Restore media and clips to normal state before access. Any thumbnails that cannot be produced CANNOT CHANGE! on the AVC-Intra 100 or AVC-Intra 50
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 154
    disk or formatted hard disk. Reconnect the USB cable. If the hard disk does not operate normally, turn it off and turn it back on again. Use a P2 card with the same model number or import video in clip units. Use a formatted P2 card. You cannot copy to a P2 card that contains data. Format the
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 155
    benefits. For further details, refer to the PASS (P2 Asset Support System) website (https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/). 2 Checking the current version of the firmware using the unit and performing the update Check firmware version of the camera in the DIAGNOSTIC screen. Then access the site
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    CARD READ 136 MENU CAC FILE DELETE 136 MENU CAC FILE INIT 136 MENU CAC PROPERTY 136 MENU CAMERA MODE 127 MENU CARD firmware 155 Flange Back 90 Flash Band Compensation 52 Focus assist 75 MENU FOCUS BAR 133 Formatting P2 Card 114 SD memory card 81, 115 Hard Disks 142 MENU FRAME RATE
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    LCD BACKLIGHT 133 LCD monitor 76 MENU LCD SETTING 133 MENU LENS SETUP screen 136 Lens Mounting 89 Adjusting 89 MENU LEVEL METER 133 MENU LIMITER CH1 34 Native VFR Recording 35 MENU NEAR END CANCEL 135 MENU NiCd14 END 135 MENU NiCd14 NEAR 135 Normal Recording 33 Normal speed playback 42
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    effects 37 Updating 155 USB device mode 139 host mode 140 User bits 56 USER buttons 53 USER CLIP NAME 112 MENU USER FILE 136, 137 MENU USER MAIN 128 MENU USER1 128 MENU USER2 128 V MENU V DETAIL FREQ 126 MENU V DETAIL LEVEL 124 Variable Frame Rate (VFR 35 Variable Speed Playback 42
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 159
    Chapter 10 Index W MENU W.BAL.PRESET 128 Warning System 151 warnings 69 Waveform monitor function 77 MENU WFM 128 White Balance 48 White Shading Compensation 91 wireless receiver 95 MENU WIRELESS TYPE 131 MENU WIRELESS WARN 131 Z Zebra pattern 74 MENU ZEBRA1 DETECT 133 MENU ZEBRA2 133
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 160
    Power consumption: DC12 V (11 V to 17 V) 18 W (with the supplied lens, 3.2 LCD monitor) indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature/humidity: Storage temperature: Weight: Dimensions: (Camera only) (With supplied lens) 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)/10% to 85% (relative humidity
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 161
    Camera Unit Pickup devices: Lens mount: Color separation optical system: ND filter: Gain settings: Shutter speed: Shutter speed (Synchro scan): Shutter speed (slow): Shutter opening angle: Frame rates: Horizontal resolution: 1/3 inch progressive, 2.2 megapixel, 3MOS sensor 1/3 inch bayonet type
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 162
    : Video Compression Format: AVC-Intra 100/DVCPRO HD: Y: 74.1758 MHz, PB/PR: 37.0879 MHz DVCPRO50: Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz DVCPRO: Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50: 10 bits DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV: 8 bits AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 163
    (16:9) Viewfinder Unit LCD monitor: 0.45 inch color LCD monitor with approx. 1,226,000 dots (16:9) Chapter 11 Specifications P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program*1 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic P2HD device. Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 164
    . REMOTE 1 CAM DATA (H) 2 CAM DATA (C) 3 CAM CONT (H) 4 CAM CONT (C) 5 R/C ON 6 R/C VIDEO OUT 7 R/C VIDEO GND 8 NC 9 UNREG +12 V (Max 0.6 A) 10 GND Panasonic Part No. K1AY110JA001 Manufacturer Part No. HR10A-10R-10SC (71) (Hirose Electric Co.) 8 7 10 6 5 1 9 2 3 4 FRONT
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    supply for a wireless receiver 18 VIDEO OUT Not used 19 VIDEO RET Not used 20 VIDEO EN Not used 21 RM1 (RM CLK) Not used 22 RM2 (RM DATA) Not used 23 RM3 (RM WR) Not used 24 RM +5 V Not used 25 RM GND Not used Panasonic Part No. K1GB25A00010 Manufacturer Part No. HDBB-25S (05
  • Panasonic HPX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 166
    Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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ENGLISH
VQT2C25-3
S0109T3059 -P D
Printed in Japan
Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG-HPX300P
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 163.