Panasonic HVX200A Operating Instructions

Panasonic HVX200A - Camcorder - 1080p Manual

Get Panasonic HVX200A - Camcorder - 1080p PDF manuals and user guides
UPC - 791871303351
View all Panasonic HVX200A manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Panasonic HVX200A manual content summary:

  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    Description Before use of parts Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG- Model No. P Shooting Playback Editing Displays Menu Reference Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. F1205S1125-H D Printed
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 2
    is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the Camera-Recorder AC Adapter The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adapter. Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains socket when not in use.
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 3
    AG-HVX200P Trade Name: PANASONIC Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: Panasonic uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions for help. The user may find the
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 4
    camera-recorder. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English)). To download the relevant source code, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic of Leica Microsystems IRGmbH. • DICOMAR is a trademark of Leica Camera AG. • SD logo is a trademark. All other explanations,
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 5
    1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 6
    taken (REC CHECK 26 P2 card access lamps 26 Protecting against a possible erasure 26 Formatting P2 cards 27 Recording times 27 Remove the P2 card 28 Basic shooting operations (Cassette tape 29 Preparing to shoot using a tape 29 Shooting in auto mode 29 Checking scenes taken (REC CHECK 30
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 7
    112 CARD FUNCTIONS screen 114 OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 114 OPTION MENU 118 Reference Before calling for service 119 Operating precautions 123 Updating the driver in the camera 125 Condensation 125 System resetting 126 Cleaning 126 Video Heads 127 Storage Precautions 128 Recording format
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 8
    You can use the following features: • HD (High Definition) recording • Multi format recording • Variable frame rates Slow & quick motion recording • Maximum 4 channel uncompressed digital audio recording • DV recording (480i) • DV recording (480i) • Dubbing mode recording from a P2 card is possible
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 9
    Saving and editing on external devices Before use P2 card 4 PC mode (Page 82) The data (file) is transferred -2 ) External hard disk AV cable Component video cable IEEE1394 (Windows/Macintosh) Video equipment /Television Computer Memory card recorder The contents can be transferred as a data
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 10
    guarantees for your recordings. • Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in cases where images and/ or sound were not recorded as you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or cassette. Respect copyrights • Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 11
    , menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the actual camera-recorder. References • References are shown as (Page 10). Icons Explanations specific to the media used are identified by the icons below. P2 : Explanations for P2 card usage only. TAPE : Explanations for tape
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 12
    30) 15 White balance sensor (Page 40) 16 INPUT 1/2 (audio input) switch (Page 52) 17 Lens hood screw (Page 18) 18 P2 card access lamp (x 2) (Page 26) 19 Viewfinder (Page 21) 20 P2 card slot (x 2) (Page 25) 21 SCENE FILE dial (Page 54) 22 Mode button (Page 25 and 29) 23 Mode lamp (Page 25 and
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 13
    Description of parts Left side 1 23 4 18 AWB ZOOM SERVO MANUAL 8 10 12 14 16 5 6 7 9 11 13 15 17 ) 13 WHITE BAL switch (Page 40) 14 DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 44) 15 USER button (Page 45) 16 AUTO/MANUAL switch (Pages 25 and 29) 17 LCD monitor (Page 22) 18 Diopter adjustment dial (Page
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 14
    VIDEO COMPONENT OUT 13 1 Light shoe 2 Microphone shoe (Page 76) 3 USB terminal (Mini-B) (Pages 77 and 82) 4 PHONES jack (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) (Page 76) 5 1394 terminal (Page 77) 6 SD memory card stop of recording. 8 Tripod hole (Page 10) 9 AUDIO IN/OUT CH1/CH2 terminal (Page 79) 10 VIDEO IN/OUT
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 15
    The following buttons are for functions that cannot be executed on the camera-recorder. • PHOTO SHOT • MULTI/P-IN-P • STORE • PB. ) 9 PAUSE button ( ) (Page 62) Like the operation buttons of the camera, MENU operations are performed using SET button. 10 STILL ADV button ( , ) (Page 73) 11 INDEX
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 16
    OUT connector, so disconnect it first. Recording time of included battery Recharging time Continuous recording time Approx. 330 min. Approx. 140 min. • The times given above are approximate for when scenes are shot in the DVCPRO HD mode on a P2 card while using the viewfinder. • The times apply
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 17
    2 Remove the battery while pressing the battery release button. • Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not fall power outlet. • You cannot charge the battery when supplying power to the camera-recorder from the AC adapter. DC cord's battery connector CAUTION: • This used. 17
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 18
    the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera. 20 mm or more 20 mm or more Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood • Loosen the screw and turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it. Attaching the lens hood • Turn the lens hood clockwise and
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 19
    '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 [VCR1] or [VCR2] so the remote control does not operate the wrong
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 20
    in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (Page 115) When the camera-recorder is in any of the following states, the tally lamp blinks trouble occurs regarding tape running systems (4 blinks/sec.) • When the remaining battery capacity runs out (4 blinks/sec.) • When the available recording space on the P2 card
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 21
    Preparation Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD. Use the viewfinder that best suits the application and shooting conditions. • The brightness and hue may differ between the images appearing on the viewfinder
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 22
    the LCD monitor where it is easiest to see. • The monitor can be rotated 180° toward the lens and 90° toward you. • Do not apply unnecessary force to the open LCD. This can damage the camera. Press EVF DTL again to return to the original display. "EVF DTL OFF" appears on the
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 23
    . SET Operation button MENU • For menu operation (Page 96) • You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 15) 3 Viewfinder adjustments Set SET on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. 5 Adjust the selected item using the or operation button. 6 Press MENU three times to exit the
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 24
    the sequence of playback of the thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be sure to check and set CLOCK SET and TIME can vary in accuracy so check that the time is correct before shooting. • When using the camera overseas, do not set the CLOCK option to the current time, but instead enter the
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 25
    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 LCD side AUTO MANUAL Handle START/STOP button P2 TAPE Do not operate the MEDIA switch when the power is switched
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 26
    protect switch of the P2 card to [PROTECT]. P2 card access lamps CAMERA mode (MCR) Lights green: Data can be saved onto the cards or loaded from them. Blinks green (slow): No available space on card, card is write-protected Lights orange: Slot that is the object of recording Blinks orange : Data is
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 27
    HD recording format. • When using any other types of cards, the driver installed in the camera-recorder may need to be updated. (Page 125) • For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.panasonic
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 28
    up, press it again. 3 Remove the P2 card. 1 Card eject button 2 3 • Do not eject a P2 card while its data is being accessed or while it is being recognized after insertion (the P2 card access lamp is blinking orange). • If a P2 card is ejected during formatting or while its data is being accessed
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 29
    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 LCD side AUTO MANUAL Handle START/STOP button 1 P2 TAPE 4 5 PUSH PUSH Do not operate the MEDIA switch when the
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 30
    tape) (continued) Checking scenes taken (REC CHECK) In the shooting pause mode, press the REC CHECK button. 1 A few seconds of the last thing you shot play, and then the camera returns to the shooting pause mode. • The REC CHECK function cannot be used unless the recording is at least one
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 31
    equipment. • When you have shot in LP mode and try to play it on other digital video equipment that doesn't have an LP mode. • During slow motion or still-picture playback • When using the camera's search functions Audio dubbing cannot be performed in the LP mode as the tracks on the tape
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 32
    ) can be used for the AG-HVX200: 8 MB 128 MB 16 MB 256 MB 32 MB 512 MB 64 MB 1 GB For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ • SD memory cards must not be used or stored
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 33
    ) Handle zoom button Zoom button Zoom ring Set the ZOOM switch to MANUAL so that you can use the zoom ring. • You cannot use the zoom ring if the ZOOM switch is set to SERVO. Trying to use it could damage the camera. Zoom ring On the remote control Press ZOOM/VOL to zoom with
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 34
    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 native mode. The video
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 35
    Shooting P2 Nativerecording Standard recording 1 Using the REC FORMAT (P2) function (page 106) on the RECORDING SETUP screen, select 720/30PN or 720/24PN as the recording format 2 Select the appropriate scene file using the SCENE FILE dial. If necessary, before doing this, perform the camera
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 36
    way of shooting provides slow motion effects used to show car chases as well as action scenes, climax scenes and other dramatic presentations. If, for instance, you have shot scenes using the 30P recording format for specifying the playback frames, you can obtain slow motion effects with the speed
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 37
    , 480i/24P or 480i/24PA in the REC FORMAT option (page 106) of the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen enables shooting in progressive mode. 30P • If you are not going to do your editing on such a system, use the normal 24P method for shooting. Note the following when shooting in progressive mode
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 38
    subjects into focus. The normal display is restored about 10 seconds after the focus ring has been operated. This is useful when focusing manually. This function is enabled only during recording or recording standby in the HD modes of 1080i and 720P, and it does not work in external input mode. 38
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 39
    camera is in auto mode, use the AUTO/ MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode. (Page 38) 2 Press the IRIS button to switch how to adjust the aperture of lens. AUTO IRIS: Adjust the iris automatically. MANUAL IRIS: Adjust the iris manually the recording frame rate is less than 22 fps and when a slow
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 40
    AWB Ach ACTIVE Message after adjustment AWB Ach OK WHITE BAL switch AWB button White balance adjustments 1 If the camera is in auto mode, use the AUTO/ MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode. (Page 38) 2 Set the shutter speed. (Page 50) 3 Place a white pattern in a location with the same lighting
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 41
    to make white balance adjustments. 1 If the camera is in auto mode, use the AUTO/ MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode ( on the viewfinder and LCD use the camera after not using it for a long time • The ambient temperature changes greatly • You switch to the normal (OFF) shutter speed or to slow
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 42
    Shooting techniques for different targets Low-angle shooting Use the START/STOP button on the handle to make it easier to shoot from low angles. START/STOP button Self SETUP screen, SELF SHOOT, and select MIRROR. Shooting in mirror mode has no effect on what you actually shoot and record. 42
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 43
    Zebra pattern Press the ZEBRA button in the camera mode to show the zebra pattern or marker Reflecting parts You can remove most overexposed parts by adjusting the iris and shutter speed in the manual mode to remove the areas with zebra patterns. The display changes as follows each time you press the
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 44
    record. Select the aspect ratio in the setup menus, CAMERA SETUP screen, ASPECT CONV. (Page 102) • For menu operation (Page 96) NORMAL: Recorded recording standby or recording, all the information including the setting status of the shooting functions and a list of functions allocated to the USER
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 45
    camera shake when shooting by hand. Press the OIS button to turn the function on and off. appears on the screen when this function is on. Turn the function off when using come out dark. Press the same USER button to turn the feature off. (In the manual iris mode, the backlight compensation status is
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 46
    , images on media in any unit that connected may be overwritten. After backup recording, check the menu item settings before you operate the camera-recorder. • If you use another AG-HVX200 as the external unit for backup recording, select "OFF" for 1394 CONTROL on the external unit and set it to
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 47
    a P2 card, making the settings in the RECORDING SETUP screen (page 106) enables special recording functions such as Pre-recording, Interval Recording, One Shot Recording, and Loop Recording. This can be used only when the OPERATION TYPE option in the SCENE FILE screen (page 100) is set to VIDEO CAM
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 48
    insert two P2 cards into the two card slots, this function allows you to record continuously on the two cards. You can also record continuously on three or more cards by replacing one card while data is being recorded on the other. (Hot swap recording) If you allocate SLOT SEL to a USER button under
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 49
    - VOL + Shooting Finding specific scenes (image search) Camera Remote control or MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX SELECT TAPE Index recording When you press the USER button to which the INDEX/MEMO function has been allocated at any point during shooting or
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 50
    is recommended that the unit be secured to a tripod, etc. for use. 1 Press the SHUTTER button. Each time you press the SHUTTER button VIDEO CAM is selected as the OPERATION TYPE option setting (Page 100) (slow shutter speeds are underlined) With the 1080i/60i, 720/60P and 480/60i formats Standard
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 51
    to 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
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 52
    on the media and format used. (Page 129, Recording format) When tapes are used: During shooting, it is possible to record sound onto CH1 and CH2 only. When P2 cards and the DVCPRO HD or DVCPRO50 format are used: The recording mode is fixed at 4-channel recording. When P2 cards and the DVCPRO25 or
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 53
    signal to channels 1 and 2, connect the microphone to INPUT 2 and switch both CH1 SELECT and CH2 SELECT to INPUT 2. Check the recording volume level prior to shooting. • For P2 mode recording, the recording level is set higher than for Panasonic's broadcast-use camera recorders (AJ series). 53
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 54
    file is changed. It must be set using the REC FORMAT option on the RECORDING SETUP screen. (Page 106)) F6: SCENE CINE D File suitable for shooting movie-like scenes where the dynamic range is to be emphasized. (The recording format remains unchanged even when the scene file is changed. It must be set
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 55
    displayed, so set the file name of six letters using , , or button. Set the same as user information. (Page 60) • Characters that can be set above, press the MENU button.) The message below appears, and the changes to the scene file are complete. 7 After you finish setting the filename, press the MENU
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 56
    P2 position. (Pages 25 and 32) If you have saved a scene file 1 Set the unit's POWER switch to ON. 2 Select SCENE FILE on the setting menu CARD FUNCTIONS screen, select YES, and press the (or ) button. For all other settings, select USER FILE. • For menu operations (Page 96) • You can also use the
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 57
    video data you have recorded on the P2 card. This data is called the clip metadata. (Display method: Page 70) There are two kinds of clip metadata: the data that is recorded as the USER CLIP NAME. 2 When SCENARIO is to be input, you must input the PROGRAM NAME. You cannot input the SCENE NO. and
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 58
    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 SLAVE camera. 3 Set the SLAVE camera to MCR/VCR mode and in
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 59
    (Page 17) • Leave the POWER switch at OFF. 2 Leave the camera-recorder like this for about 4 hours. • The internal battery charges during this 96) • You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 15) Setting the time code In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen, set the following
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 60
    power. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 In the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP screen UB MODE, select USER. • For menu operation (Page 96) • You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 15) Example: In the MCR mode Camera or Remote control 6 Press the MENU button when you have finished
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 61
    the MENU button when you have finished setting the user information. MENU 5 Set the user information. Press the and buttons to select the user information characters. • You can use numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB /REW PLAY FF/ Camera or Remote control 61
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 62
    , the mode changes as below. MCR CAMERA PC DUB P2 TAPE When you press the mode button while MCR is selected, the unit enters the PC (PC connection) mode. (Page 82) For details on playing back clips using thumbnails, see page 64. Operations using the OPERATION button Remote Control -V Play
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 63
    Lock release 3 CAMERA MCR VCR PC DUB 1 P2 TAPE 1 Before . VCR CAMERA When you press the mode button while VCR is selected, the unit enters the DUB (dubbing) mode. (Page 86) Operations using the OPERATION the playback pause state or recording pause state. However, the time until stopping is
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 64
    repair and delete clips as well as add and delete shot marks. • Format P2 cards and SD memory cards. • Load the metadata (shooting information, etc.) from SD memory cards to the unit. Basic thumbnail screen operations To use the thumbnail menu: 1 On the thumbnail screen, press the MENU button to
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 65
    be deleted, first back up its data, and then format the P2 card. Clips in the wrong format are indicated by ( ? ) instead. V : Voice memo This indicates that a clip has a voice memo. (You cannot perform recording/playback with this camera.) T : Text memo This indicates that a clip has a text memo
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 66
    P2 Adding shot marks to clips Adding shot marks ( M) will make it easier to find the clips you are looking for. 1 Press the and buttons to move the yellow frame to the clip to which you will add a shot mark. 2 Press the USER camera mode will be automatically activated, and shooting will start. 66
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 67
    64) 2 Select THUMBNAIL using the and button, and press the (or ) button. 3 Select the desired item using the and buttons, and press the button. ALL CLIP: All the clips are displayed. SAME FORMAT CLIPS: The clips in the same recording format CLIPS: The clips on the P2 card in the specified slot are
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 68
    code (TC), user information (UB), shooting time (TIME), shooting date (DATE) or shooting date (DATE TIME) for the area where the clip time is displayed. DATE FORMAT: Select year/month/day (YMD), month/day/ year (MDY) or day/month/year (DMY) as the order for displaying the recording date/time. This
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 69
    https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ 3 Select the desired item using the and buttons, and press the button. Playback DELETE: Select this to delete the selected clip. Select YES to delete the clip or NO to cancel the deletion, and press the button. FORMAT: Select this to format a P2 card or SD
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 70
    if the P2 card is writeprotected) CLIP NAME: Clip name START TC: Time code value when recording started START UB: User information value when recording started DATE: Date when the recording was made TIME: Time when recording started DURATION: Clip length V_FORMAT: Video signal format FRAME RATE
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 71
    on the P2 card is displayed using a percentage bar. The following displays may appear, depending on the card status. FORMAT ERROR: An unformatted P2 card has been inserted. NOT SUPPORTED: A card not supported by the unit has been inserted. NO CARD: A card has not been inserted. 3 P2 card remaining
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 72
    press the MENU button. A menu now appears. (Page 64) 2 Select META DATA using the and button, and press the (or ) button. 3 Select the item using the and buttons, and press the button. P2 LOAD: Select this to load the metadata recorded on the SD memory card into the unit. When the button is pressed
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 73
    When a tape is used, the playback speed increases as follows each time you press the button; 1/5x (1/3x in LP mode), 1x, 2x, 5x, 10x, and 20x. • Press the "+" button to increase the speed and the "-" button to decrease the speed. Camera PAGE/ AUDIO MON/VAR Slow playback (P2 card / Tape) 1 During
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 74
    the button to return to normal playback. Clip skip (P2 card) 1 During playback, press the button to pause the camera. 2 Press the button. (backward) or (forward) End search (Tape) You can find unrecorded parts or the end of the last scene shot. 1 In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, END
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 75
    STOP INDEX Viewing images on a television (P2 card / Tape) You can view the images on a television if you connect the unit to a TV set using an AV cable (not included), S-video cable (not included) or component video cable (included). 1 Connect the camera-recorder to the TV set. (Page 79) 2 Start
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 76
    Connecting external units Headphones External microphone Stereo Microphone (optional) AG-MC100G INPUT1 or INPUT2 Microphone holder Microphone holder Adapter 12 mm 6 mm • When attaching an external microphone to the microphone shoe, use the supplied microphone holder and microphone holder adapter.
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 77
    editing/file transfer) File transfer/nonlinear editing from the camera- recorder while data is being transferred from a computer to the camera-recorder. When connecting volumes of the X.X GB Panasonic disc, and click "Mount." • When the P2 card access lamp is off Eject the P2 card, and insert it again
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 78
    . Furthermore, connect the 1394 cable to the unit which uses a 6-pin type 1394 connector first. ( ĺ ) • 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 6-pin 4-pin type type
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 79
    cannot be recorded unless video signals are input to the SVIDEO IN/OUT connector and/or VIDEO IN/ OUT jack. • The signals of the S-VIDEO IN/OUT terminal take priority over the signals of the VIDEO IN/ OUT terminal. Editing TV/Monitor (playback/dubbing) When a component video cable is used for the
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 80
    (16bit): The sound is recorded using the 16-bit/48kHz (high-quality stereo) system. When audio dubbing is performed, the sound that was recorded while you are shooting will be erased. 3 Start shooting. 4 Press the mode button to switch to the VCR mode. CAMERA TAPE 6 Find the scene you want to add
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 81
    The tape then stops automatically at the position where the counter memory display was reset. Adjusting the audio input level Use the AUDIO control to adjust the recording level of audio signals input from the built-in microphone or INPUT 1/2 terminal. • You cannot adjust the audio signals input
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 82
    with P2 card (PC mode) P2 You can edit the video data on P2 cards nonlinearly by connecting the unit to a computer used for editing by means of a USB cable (Windows) or 1394 cable (Apple Macintosh). (Connections : Page 77) The following conditions must be met if the USB cable is to be used to
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 83
    DISCONNECT is displayed, you cannot operate the camera.) 6 Proceed with nonlinear editing using your computer. An icon for the P2 card contents appears as a removable disk in My Computer of your computer. • For further details, refer to the instructions for your computer's editing software. • When
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 84
    process will delete all the data on the drive. • Connect the camera to an HDD using the 1394 cable. (Page 77) Do not connect the camera to two or more HDD (chain, hub, etc.), even if they are not switched ON. • Insert the P2 card into the unit, and set the MEDIA switch to the
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 85
    may format the hard disk drive for usage by the unit. 3) Use 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
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 86
    P2 card appear as thumbnails on the LCD screen. • To set the formats that permit dubbing 1) Press the THUMBNAIL button to close the thumbnail display, and use the MENU button to open the menu. 2) Select DUBBING SETUP and then FORMAT SEL to select the format. Select the same format as the recording
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 87
    this unit to a digital video unit equipped with a 1394 connector. • Use the MEDIA switch to select the P2 card or tape ahead of time. (Pages 25 and 29) 1 Connect the digital video equipment to this unit. (Page 78) 2 Press the unit's mode button to switch to the MCR/VCR mode. CAMERA MCR VCR PC DUB
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 88
    . Time code and user information may not be correctly recorded if you start recording before the images are received. Analog output (P2 card/Tape) You can record images you have shot on this unit to an S-VHS (VHS) tape in a video deck. • Use the MEDIA switch to select the P2 card or tape ahead of
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 89
    . • Stop playback on the external unit. • You cannot adjust the audio level. • Analog signals cannot be input in the P2 mode. Analog signals This camera-recorder Digital signals Other digital video unit • Normally, set 1394 OUT to "OFF". Images may be disrupted if you set it to "ON". • You can
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 90
    camera-recorder. : Blinks when cylinder heads are dirty. P2 or : Blinks when a P2 card or tape has not been inserted, or when the camera is in a writeprotected state. P2 of the P2 card is insufficient. : Lights when the internal battery for the calendar has run out. 3 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 91
    controlled. 1394 : 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 106)/ recording time (tape) display 6 1394TC display Appears when the 1394 IN PRESET option on the setting menu
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 92
    if ON was selected under CAMERA DATA of the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. 29 Scene file name display (in camera mode)/ DUB display (in during slow playback using tape. "LOOP" is displayed during Loop recording (LOOP REC). 32 Operational state display REC : Recording PAUSE : Recording pause
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 93
    . CANNOT FORMAT Cannot format P2 cards or SD memory cards. CANNOT REPAIR Cannot repair clips. CARD FULL The P2 card does not have enough free space for 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
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 94
    (Trouble has occurred in the P2 card found in the slot indicated by the number.) • If the warning continues, turn off the power. • If the warning appears even when recording is carried out again, replace the card with another one. ERROR (other type of trouble) WARNING When trouble occurs with camera
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 95
    display 3 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display 5 Recording format display 7 Displaying the function allocated to the USER button 8 Squeeze record display 9 display 26 AWB information display 28 Optical Image Stabilizer display 29 Scene file name display 30 Remaining battery display 31 Media remaining
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 96
    the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. SET Operation buttons MENU button MENU 3 Press the (or items. Example: ) button to display the Using the menus 4 Use the and buttons to move to the option that you want to set. Example: If the
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 97
    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 want to initialize with the scene dial. Then in the SCENE FILE screen, SAVE/INT, select INITIAL. The settings for only the
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 98
    1 ZEBRA DETECT 2 MARKER SAFETY ZONE VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME LEVEL METER ZOOM FOCUS CARD/TAPE BATT OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET SELF SHOOT EVF MODE DISPLAY ASPECT EVF COLOR SCENE FILE P2 USER FILE P2 SD CARD FORMAT P2 OPERATION TYPE FRAME RATE P2 SYNCRO SCAN DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 99
    114 - 117) OPTION MENU (Page 118) VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME LEVEL METER CARD/TAPE BATT OTHER DISPLAY CAMERA DATA LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET EVF MODE DISPLAY ASPECT EVF COLOR REMOTE P2 END SEARCH TAPE PC MODE P2 ACCESS LED P2 CLOCK SET TIME ZONE LANGUAGE USER FILE HOUR METER TAPE 1394 STATUS 1394
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 100
    the frame rate of the recording format. DEFAULT, 12, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 36, 48, 60 FRAME: (Camera) Adjusts the synchro scan shutter speed used for shooting images on a TV screen, etc. Press and hold the operation button to or to speed up the value changing. When VIDEO CAM is selected as
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 101
    SCENE FILE screen (continued) Item GAMMA P2 TAPE KNEE P2 TAPE MATRIX P2 TAPE Display mode Description of settings (Camera) Selects the gamma curves other than the news gamma curve. HD NORM: This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting. LOW: Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve which has
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 102
    the aspect ratio of the image you record in 480i format. This item cannot be selected when the 1080i or 720P recording format is used. (Page 44) NORMAL LETTER BOX SQUEEZE (Camera) Switch the setup level of video signals in 480i format using a P2 card. 0%: Setup is switched to 0% for both the
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 103
    of the GAIN switch. 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB (Camera) Sets the operation of the ATW (Auto Tracking White Balance) function assigned to the WHITE BAL switch. When the ATW function is set to the AUTO/MANUAL switch or USER button, the operation remains effective. Ach: Activates the ATW function when
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 104
    is in AUTO mode. INDEX/MEMO: Text memo recording (P2 card)(Page 48)/Index recording (cassette tape) (Page 49) SLOT SEL (P2 card only): Selects one of the P2 card slots. (Page 48) SHOT MARK (P2 card only): Shot mark recording (Page 48) (Camera) Selects the function assigned to the USER2 button
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 105
    P2 TAPE AGC P2 TAPE ATW P2 TAPE AF P2 TAPE Display mode Description of settings (Camera) USER button. OFF: Does not perform the white balance function in auto mode. This performs the ATW function selected with the WHITE BAL switch. (Camera) ON: Performs auto focusing in auto mode. You cannot use
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 106
    P2 REC FORMAT (TAPE) TAPE 480i REC MODE P2 REC FUNCTION P2 ONE-SHOT TIME P2 INTERVAL TIME P2 PREREC MODE P2 REC SPEED TAPE AUDIO REC TAPE MIC ALC P2 TAPE MIC GAIN 1 P2 TAPE MIC GAIN 2 P2 TAPE 25M REC CH SEL P2 Display mode Description of settings (Camera) Selects the recording format for P2 card
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 107
    format to 24P, 24PA or 24PN. (Camera) Sets the mode in which you advance the time code. (MCR/ FREE RUN: VCR) The time code is advanced regardless of the operation mode. (DUB) Records in the dubbing mode in such a way that the time codes of the clips on the P2 card are carried over. User
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 108
    SETUP screen (continued) Item 1394 UB REGEN P2 TAPE UB MODE P2 TAPE Display mode Description of settings (MCR/ VCR) Selects the user information used when recording the signals from equipment connected to the 1394 terminal. ON: Records using the user information of the signal input through the
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 109
    track CH2 signals = CH2 track + CH4 track Note When the sound is recorded in the 48K (16bit) audio mode, CH3 and CH4 do not exist so MCR/ VCR) Sets the audio signals to output from the AUDIO IN/OUT pin jack when the P2 card or the tape is played back. CH1 · CH2: CH1 output = CH1 signals, CH2 output
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 110
    (continued) PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen (continued) 32K AUDIO item/AUDIO OUT item settings and audio track signals output from the AUDIO IN/OUT jack TAPE Audio recording mode 32K (12bit) 48K (16bit) 32K AUDIO setting ST1 ST2 MIX - AUDIO OUT setting CH1 · CH2 CH1 CH2 CH1 · CH2 CH1 CH2 - CH1 · CH2
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 111
    the setup level of video signals in 480i format for dubbing. 0%: Setup is switched to 0% for both the camera output and the recording. 7.5%: Setup is switched to 7.5% for both the camera output and the recording. AV IN/OUT SETUP screen Item CMPNT OUT SEL P2 HP MODE P2 TAPE A. DUB INPUT TAPE
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 112
    ON or OFF. OFF , 90%, 4:3 (Camera) Select ON to output the information displayed on the screen together with the (MCR/ signals from the VIDEO IN/OUT jack. VCR) ON OFF • When a tape is used for recording, no on-screen displays (OSD) will be output while recording is underway even when this
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 113
    P2 TAPE EVF COLOR P2 TAPE Display mode Description of settings (Camera) Selects the unit of zoom and focus values. OFF, NUMBER, mm/feet, mm/m Use the mm/feet or mm/m display only as a general guideline since it is not entirely accurate. (Camera) Select ON to display the remaining card
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 114
    Setup menu list (continued) CARD FUNCTIONS screen Item SCENE FILE P2 USER FILE P2 SD CARD FORMAT P2 Display mode Description of settings (Camera) You can save four SCENE FILE settings to the SD memory card, and can also title the saved files. READ: Read WRITE: Write (Camera) You can save four fi
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 115
    of the P2 card or the tape has been used up during recording • When a recordable tape has not been loaded when the power is turned on • When a recording-inhibited tape has been inserted • When condensation has formed inside the camera-recorder • When trouble has occurred in the camera-recorder
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 116
    Setup menu list (continued) OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued) Item TIME ZONE P2 TAPE Display mode Description of settings (Camera) Adds to or deducts from GMT the time value of -12:00 to +13:00 in 30-minute (MCR/ steps. (As an exception, you can
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 117
    P2 TAPE LANGUAGE P2 TAPE USER FILE P2 TAPE HOUR METER TAPE Display mode Description of settings (Camera) Selects the power-saving mode when the top panel operation keys, DISP/ MODE CHK button, USER1-3 buttons and EVF DTL button have not been operated for 5 minutes or so. ON: The camera-recorder
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 118
    to check the connection status during nonlinear editing. Item 1394 STATUS P2 TAPE 1394 CONFIG P2 Display mode Description of settings (Camera) 1394 status display screen appears. (MCR/ • When a P2 card is used VCR) FORMAT: Format of the signals which are input or output. RATE: Transfer rate
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 119
    its service life. The battery will become unchargeable. The battery has a certain service life which varies depending on how the battery is used. Make sure the camera is in manual mode. You can focus automatically when the auto focus mode is selected. P 38 • You may be shooting a scene where it is
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 120
    with a new one. • The P2 card may be formatted incorrectly. Alternatively, the card you are using may not be formatted for use with the unit. If so, format the card in the unit. P 27 • 2GB P2 cards cannot be used. - Shooting (when using a tape) Cannot record even though the tape is inserted
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 121
    Cannot play even when I press the play button. Cannot play back P2 cards or tapes. Mosaic-like noise appears when I cue or review a tape. Images do not appear on the television even though I have connected the camera-recorder properly. The playback images are not displayed clearly. Cannot hear any
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 122
    Before calling for service (continued) Other Cannot remove the tape. Cannot perform any operation other than removing the tape. The remote control does not work. There is a rattling sound when the camera-recorder is tilted back and forth. A clicking sound is heard when the power is turned on or
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 123
    to heed this caution will cause the camera-recorder, P2 card or cassette to malfunction (and may result in irreparable damage). Keep the camera-recorder away from equipment (such as TV sets and video game machines) that generate magnetic fields. • Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a TV set
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 124
    the lens or viewfinder at the sun. Doing so may damage the parts inside. Protective caps for the connectors Keep the protective caps fitted over any connectors that are not being used. What to remember when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to others Formatting memory cards or deleting
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 125
    Updating the driver in the camera For the latest information on drivers, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ To update a driver, select PROPERTY on the thumbnail menu and then SYSTEMINFO to check the camera-recorder's version, go to the site
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 126
    resetting Reset the system microcomputer if you can no longer operate the camera-recorder even though its power is on or a similar kind of a problem has occurred. Use a pointed object to press the RESET button on the camera-recorder. The menu setting entered and memory contents will not be cleared
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 127
    , and, in the worst case, it won't record at all. Causes of dirty video heads • Dusty atmosphere • High temperature and humidity • Scratches on tapes • Overuse Using A Cleaning Tape (Page 132, OPTIONAL UNITS) (1) Insert the cleaning tape in the camera recorder and turn on the power switch (2) Press
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 128
    a year, use up its charge in the camerarecorder, and then store it again. P2 cards • After ejecting a P2 card from the unit burrow into the cassettes, causing damage to the video camera's heads or other parts. Make sure that all particles where the signals are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys and
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 129
    Recording format Video format P2 Card Tape 1080i/60i 720P/60P DVCPRO HD 720P/30PN 720P/24PN DVCPRO50 DVCPRO DV DV 480i/60i 60 1080i/60i 720P/60P 720P/60P native recording 720P/60P native recording 480i/60i Frame rate 30P 24P 24PA 1080i/30P 1080i/24P 1080i/24PA over 60i over 60i over 60i
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 130
    TYPE under SCENE FILE screen) Slow shutter speed settings 60i/60P mode: 1/15, 1/30 30P/30PN mode: 1/15 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 82 mm [VIDEO P2] (DVCPRO HD 1080i 720P
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 131
    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. [TAPE] Recording format DV (Digital video SD format) Tape format Mini DV system Video signals recorded
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 132
    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 mm x 44.5 mm x 116 mm (2-3/4 inches x 1-3/4 inches x 4-9/16 inches) [OPTIONAL UNITS] XLR microphone AG
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 133
    Memo 133
  • Panasonic HVX200A | Operating Instructions - Page 134
    . Fax (800) 334-4880 Emergency after hour parts orders (800) 334-4881 TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Emergency 24 Hour Service (800) 222-0741 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010 Panasonic de Mexico S.A. de C.V. Av angel Urraza Num. 1209 Col. de Valle 03100 Mexico
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121
  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • 127
  • 128
  • 129
  • 130
  • 131
  • 132
  • 133
  • 134
P
AG-
Reference
Menu
Displays
Editing
Playback
Shooting
Preparation
Description
of parts
Before use
Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
F1205S1125-H
Printed in Japan
D
VQT0S52-1
ENGLISH