Panasonic P2 Handheld Camcorder Basic Operating Instructions

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    operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol. 2 (pdf file) contained in the supplied CD-ROM. Menu Reference Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. SS0811HO4025 -FJ Printed in Japan ENGLISH
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    The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: This equipment must be grounded. To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must
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    service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HPX250P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support installation instructions and
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    block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) D o not install near any heat sources such as unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way
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    a bateria tipo botão do suporte da bateria. Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery) • For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer. 5
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    panel covers by unscrewing them. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and annoying interference, use the recommended accessories only
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    signal connecting cables If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this manual. 3. Performance level The performance level products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Be aware that many
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    Cards as referred to as "SD Memory Cards" in these operating instructions. • Memory cards that have the "P2" logo (e.g., AJ-P2C064AG, an optional accessory) are referred to as "P2 cards" in these operating instructions. • Video that is created during a single recording operation is referred to
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    Outline of operations This unit is a handheld P2 memory card camera-recorder that achieves the high quality images provided by full HD through the incorporation of a cam-type 22x optical zoom and a 1/3-type 2.2-megapixel 3MOS sensor in the camera unit, and including AVC-Intra100 compression as
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    Contents Volume 1 (This Book) Read this first! (For AG-HPX250P 2 Read this first! (For AG-HPX250EN 6 Read this first! (For AG-HPX250P/ AG-HPX250EN 7 Outline of operations 9 Before use Operating precautions 12 Precaution for use 14 Accessories 15 Optional units 15 Description of parts
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    mode Recording with Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Shooting in manual mode Adjusting the white balance and black balance Shooting techniques for Before calling for service Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit Cleaning Storage precautions How to handle data recorded on P2 cards Checkpoints
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    the camerarecorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach. • Failure to heed this precaution will cause the camera-recorder or P2 card to malfunction (and may result in irreparable damage). Keep the camera-recorder away from equipment (such as TV sets and video game machines) that
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    Before use Remove the battery after use. Completely remove the battery. (The battery continues to be used even if you have turned the camera-recorder off.) The battery can over discharge if you leave it in the camera-recorder and it may become impossible to recharge it. Do not remove the battery
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    Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings. • Please understand that Panasonic cannot provide compensation for images and/or sound not recorded because of problems with the camera-recorder or P2 unit. For details, refer to the respective pages. • P2 card (Page 14 of Vol. 2, Page 161 of Vol
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    Accessories Battery *1 Battery charger/AC power supply cord Before use Wireless remote control and battery (CR2025) (Page 24) AC Adaptor/AC cord Eye cup (Page 23) Shoulder belt (Page 22) Microphone holder (Page 101 of Vol. 2) CD-ROM Screws for microphone Microphone holder holder (Page 101 of
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    28 of Vol. 2) 18 PUSH AUTO button (Page 28 of Vol. 2) 19 ZOOM switch (MANUAL/SERVO) (Page 18 of Vol. 2) 20 AWB button (Page 32 of Vol. 2) 16 21 (Page 49 of Vol. 2) 27 DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 36 of Vol. 2) 28 AUTO/MANUAL switch (Page 10 of Vol. 2) 29 AUDIO LEVEL knobs (CH1, CH2) (Page 54 of Vol
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    Top and right side 1 2 34 5 6 8 9 10 7 11 12 13 Description of parts 7 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 Built-in microphone (Page 52 of Vol. 2) 2 Light shoe 3 Zoom lever (handle side) (Page 18 of Vol. 2) 4 START/STOP button (handle, includes hold mechanism) (Page 10 of Vol. 2) 5 Zoom lever (Page 18
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    /or the images to appear out of focus. 17 SDI OUT terminal (Page 103 of Vol. 2) 18 GENLOCK IN terminal (Page 67 of Vol. 2) 19 P2 card eject button (Page 10 of Vol. 2) 20 SD memory card access lamp (Page 16 of Vol. 2) 21 SD memory card slot (Page 16 of
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    - VOL + Description of parts Remote control The following buttons are for functions that cannot be executed on the camera-recorder. • PHOTO SHOT • TITLE • A.DUB • MULTI/P-IN-P • SELECT • REC • STORE • OFF/ON • PB.ZOOM • INDEX 1 DATE/TIME button (Page 100 of Vol. 2) 2 OSD button (Page 100
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    Charging the battery Charging Before using the battery, fully charge it with the AC adaptor. Keep a spare battery with you. 1 Align the battery with the marking on the battery charger, place it flat, slide it in the direction shown below and press firmly. Press firmly. ■ Standard charging time and
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    OFF, and check that the mode lamp is off. (Page 25) 2 While pressing the battery release button, raise up the battery to remove it. • Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not fall. Preparation Mode lamps Battery release button Using the AC adaptor Installation 1 Insert the
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    lens hood • Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it. Attaching the lens hood • With the face on the lens hood displaying the guide pointing upward, align the guide with the center of the camera and attach the lens hood. • Turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks to secure it in
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    Preparation Detaching and attaching the lens cap Detaching the lens cap • Pinch the lens cap and remove. Attaching the lens cap • Pinch the lens cap and attach. • Be sure to attach the lens cap to protect the lens when not in use. Lens cap Fitting the eye cup Attach the eye cup by aligning the
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    The remote control Insert the battery 1 Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow 1 to remove the holder. 2 Insert the battery with the "+" marked side facing up. 3 Return the holder to its original position. • When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace it with a new one. (The battery lasts
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    Turn on/off the camera-recorder While holding down the lock release button, turn the POWER/MODE switch to the ON or OFF position. Turn on the camera-recorder: The mode lamp (CAMERA) lights red (CAMERA mode) and the camera-recorder is now in the shooting standby mode. • When turning the POWER/MODE
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    Setting the calendar The CLOCK SETTING value is recorded in the contents (clip), and affects the sequence of playback of the thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be sure to check and set CLOCK SETTING and TIME ZONE. This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 17:20 on September 25, 2011. 1
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    Preparation Charging the built-in battery The camera-recorder's internal battery saves the date and time. " " appears on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor when the internal battery is running low on charge. Do the following to recharge it. Reset the date and time when fully recharged. 1 Connect
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    Basic operations of setup menus Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. MENU button Operation lever 3 Press SET on the Operation lever (or push it in the ► direction) to display the items. Example: AUTO SW A.IRIS ON AGC 6dB ATW
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    Menu Initializing the menu settings The menu settings contain both the user file settings and the scene file settings. You can initialize them separately. To initialize the user file (i.e. all the settings other than the scene file settings) Select INITIAL in USER FILE of the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen
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    Setup menu structure MAIN MENU SCENE FILE (Page 132 of Vol. 2) SYSTEM SETUP (Page 135 of Vol. 2) SYSTEM MODE REC SIGNAL REC FORMAT CAMERA MODE SCAN REVERSE ASPECT CONV SETUP PC MODE SELECT SW MODE (Page 138 of Vol. 2) AUTO SW (Page 140 of Vol. 2) RECORDING SETUP (Page 141 of Vol. 2) AUDIO SETUP (
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    DISPLAY SETUP (Page 147 of Vol. 2) CARD FUNCTIONS (Page 150 of Vol. 2) OTHER FUNCTIONS (Page 151 of Vol. 2) DIAGNOSTIC (Page 153 of Vol. 2) OPTION MENU*1 (Page 154 of Vol. 2) SCENE FILE USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT USER FILE REMOTE 1394 CONTROL 1394 CMD SEL ACCESS LED TALLY LAMP CLOCK SETTING TIME
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    Specifications [GENERAL] Supply voltage DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used) DC 7.9 V (when the AC adaptor is used) Power 15 W (when the LCD monitor is consumption used) indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Ambient operating humidity 10%
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    FILTER: TYPE1) Digital zoom ×2, ×5, ×10 [Memory card recorder Unit] Recording media P2 card Recording Formats AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50/DVCPRO HD/ DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV formats switchable Recording/Playback Time AVC-Intra 100/DVCPRO HD: 8 GB×1 approx. 8 min 16 GB×1 approx. 16 min 32 GB×1 approx
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    IN BNC×1, 1.0 V [p-p], 75Ω VIDEO OUT Pin jack×1, 1.0 V [p-p], 75Ω SDI OUT BNC×1 (10 bits 4:2:2*), 0.8 V [p-p], 75Ω, HD/SD switching via menu * Camera through HDMI OUT HDMI TypeA Built-in MIC IN Supports stereo microphones AUDIO IN • XLR×2, 3 pin (INPUT 1, INPUT 2) • LINE/MIC/+48 V switchable • LINE
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    USB2.0 (DEVICE) Type-miniB, 4 pin USB compliant with USB ver. 2.0 USB2.0 (HOST) Type-A, 4 pin USB compliant with USB ver. 2.0 LCD monitor: 3.45-type color LCD monitor with approx. 921,000 dots (16:9) EVF 0.45-type color LCD monitor with approx. 1,226,000 dots (16:9) [AC adaptor] Power Source: Power
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    you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com © Panasonic Corporation 2011
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SS0811HO4025 -FJ
Printed in Japan
ENGLISH
VQT3T24-4
Before use
Description
of parts
Preparation
Menu
Reference
Operating Instructions
Vol.1
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG-HPX250P
Model No.
AG-HPX250EN
Note that Operation Instructions Vol. 1 describes basic operations
of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder.
For instructions on advanced operations of the Memory Card
Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol. 2 (pdf file)
contained in the supplied CD-ROM.
Volume
1
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save
this manual for future use.