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    of parts  This product is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 5. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG-HPX170P Preparation Shooting Playback Editing Displays Menu Reference Before operating this product, please read the
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    user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: • T dispose of in fire. • Do not store in temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Camera-Recorder The rating plate is on the underside of the viewfinder. AC Adapter The
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    PANASONIC Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: Panasonic instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
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    with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required Panasonic product. It has been our policy to recommend that the genuine Panasonic battery pack be used for any Panasonic product that uses a battery pack, including digital cameras
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    is a trademark of Leica Microsystems IRGmbH. • DICOMAR is a trademark of Leica Camera AG. • SD logo is a trademark. All other explanations, company names, Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic P2HD device. Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to five years of
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    INSTRUCTIONS 4 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery Pack (Rechargeable Battery 4 Software information for this product 5 Before use Outline of operations 8 Precaution for use 9 Accessories 10 Optional units 10 About this manual the camera 19 function 30 Digital zoom function
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    the hard disk drive (1394 HOST mode 83 Warnings 85 Dubbing 86 Digital input/output 86 Analog output 86 Displays Screen displays 87 Regular displays 87 Reference Before calling for service 113 Operating precautions 116 Updating the driver in the camera 118 Cleaning 119 Storage Precautions
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    rate, and allows you sophisticated movie-making on this handy camera, including HD (High Definition) recording and smooth editing/dubbing. Variable frame rates Slow & quick motion recording • Maximum 4 channel uncompressed digital audio recording • DV recording (480i) For details on how to handle
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    makes no 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. Respect copyrights • Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio
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    (5400 mAh: equivalent to accessory battery) About this manual Note concerning illustrations in these instructions • Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the actual camera-recorder. References • References are shown as (Page @). 10
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    Description of parts Description of parts Right side and rear side 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 2 1 12 POWER ON OFF 13 14 18 20 22 24 19 21 23 25 1 POWER switch (Page 19) 2 START/STOP button (Page 25) 3 REC CHECK button (Page 25) 4 Zoom button (Page 30) 5 HANDLE ZOOM switch (Page 30
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    (Page 37) 16 WHITE BAL switch (Page 38) 17 FUCUS RING (FOCUS/IRIS) switch (Page 35) 18 DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 41) 19 AUTO/MANUAL switch (Page 25) 20 AUDIO LEVEL knobs (CH1, CH2) (Page 52) 21 LCD monitor (Page 21) 22 MENU button (Page 94) 23 THUMBNAIL button (Page
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    to attach a security cable. For details on how to attach the cable, see the Operating Instructions supplied with the cable. The security lock and security cable are designed to prevent theft, but Panasonic will not accept any liability for damages resulting from theft. 14 INPUT 1/2 terminal (XLR
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    ADV 9 9 10 INDEX STOP INDEX 14 SELECT STORE VAR. SEARCH OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL PB. ZOOM MENU SET ITEM 15 1 DATE/TIME button (Page 75) 2 ) 8 PAUSE button ( h ) (Page 63) Like the operation buttons of the camera, MENU operations are performed using SET button. 9 STILL ADV button ( , ) (Page
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    may seriously burn yourself if you touch the battery in this state. • The battery becomes hot while it is being used or charged. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use. • The recordable time reduces if you repeatedly start and stop recording. • Discharge the battery before storing it
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    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. Mode lamp plug. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.
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    cover. • Make sure the cover is fully closed. Attaching the shoulder strap Attach 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 • Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach
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    use.) If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is operated near the camera-recorder's remote control sensor, the battery has run out. • Keep the battery out of the STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX SELECT STORE VAR. SEARCH OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL PB. ZOOM MENU SET ITEM Operation mode 1 18
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    can be made to light up during shooting by selecting "ON" as the REC LAMP setting in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (Page 111) When the camera-recorder is in any of the following states, the tally lamp blinks. • When an operation initiated by the remote control unit has been received (8 blinks
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    that the screen is positioned where it is easiest to see. • You can move the view finder out to about 90 degrees perpendicular to the camera. 3 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever so that you can see the characters on the viewfinder screen clearly. Viewfinder diopter dial Fitting the eye cup Attach
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    be rotated 180 degrees toward the lens and 90 degrees toward you. • Do not apply unnecessary force to the open LCD. This can damage the camera. BARS SHUTTER SPEES SELECT CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT INPUT1 INPUT2 INT(L) INPUT1 INPUT2 COUNTER INT(R) INPUT2 ON ON OFF OFF AUDIO RESET/TC SET MIC
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    Viewfinder (continued) Adjusting the screen display 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 19) 2 Press the MENU button. • For menu operation (Page 94) • You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 14) 3 Viewfinder adjustments Select YES under EVF SET on the setting menu DISPLAY
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    button switches backlight brightness in the following order: NORMAL (standard) " LOW (dark) " HIGH (bright) " NORMAL. • These settings persist even when the camera-recorder is turned off. LCD Switching between overscan and underscan Use this function to underscan or overscan the image shown in the
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    MENU three times to exit the menus. • The clock can vary in accuracy so check that the time is correct before shooting. • When using the camera overseas, do not set the CLOCK SET option to the local time, but instead enter the time difference from Greenwich mean time according to TIME
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    button (Red) on the POWER switch to start shooting. • Press again to return to the camera to the shooting standby mode. • Use the handle START/STOP button to make it easier to shoot from low angles. 2 AUTO MANUAL LCD side REC CHECK button Handle START/STOP button 3 4 1 Lock release POWER ON OFF
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    Basic shooting operations (continued) Checking photos taken (REC CHECK) In the shooting pause mode, press the REC CHECK button. This plays back about 2 seconds of the video and audio of the most recently recorded clip before returning to pause mode. • Note that this REC CHECK portion will also be
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    format. • When using any other types of cards, the driver installed in the camera-recorder may need to be updated. (Page 118) • For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ 27
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    Basic shooting operations (continued) Remove the P2 card 1 Lift up the viewfinder, press the side of the card slot cover (A), and slide the cover (B) to open it. 2 Check that the P2 card access lamp is not blinking orange. 3 Raise the P2 card eject button and press it. 4 Remove the P2 card. •
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    2 GB SDHC (4 GB to 16 GB): 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ • SD memory cards must not be used or stored in an environment where they may
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    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 Digital zoom function Assign the D.ZOOM function to any of
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    recording in the 24P, 30P or 60P mode (standard recording). As with Panasonic's Varicam model (AJ-HDC27 series), this unit also provides a recording the 30P or 24P mode must be set for this.) 24PN mode: The camera-recorder shoots in the 24 fps native mode. The video signals delivering images at
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    using the SCENE FILE dial. If necessary, before doing this, perform the camera settings from the setting menu, and register the scene file. (Page 53 is to be played back and imported using a nonlinear editing system that supports Varicams, the UB MODE option on the RECORDING SETUP screen must be set
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    Shooting Using variable frame rates (VFR) Standard speed shooting for movie production When making movies to show on a screen, a frame rate of 24 fps (frames per second), which is the same as for films, is the norm (1x speed). If you use the settings below, the same kind of playback as with
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    Shooting in 1080i/480i progressive mode Selecting 1080i/30P, 1080i/24P, 1080i/24PA, 480i/30P, 480i/24P or 480i/24PA in the REC FORMAT option (Page 104) of the setting menu RECORDING SETUP screen enables shooting in progressive mode. 30P mode: Shoot 30 frames a second in the progressive mode. For
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    Temporarily switching to auto focus Even if you have switched FOCUS to M (MANUAL) the camera will focus automatically while you press down PUSH AUTO. Switching to manual focus assist mode To change from the manual focus mode to the manual focus assist mode, set MF ASSIST to ON on the setting menu SW
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    display is available. • The FOCUS ASSIST button does not work when the digital zoom function is used. To return to the previous screen, press the (FOCUS/IRIS) switch IRIS button 1 If the camera is in auto mode, use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode. (Page 35) 2 Press the IRIS button
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    up to about 1/16. 1/64: Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/64. ND FILTER switch GAIN switch 1 If the camera is in auto mode, use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode. (Page 35) 2 Switch the gain with the GAIN switch. L: Set here under normal conditions. (0 dB) M: Increase the gain
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    . Message when adjustment cannot be done AWB Ach NG 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 35) 2 Set the shutter speed. (Page 49) 3 Place a white pattern in a location with the same lighting
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    Shooting Using presets Use this feature when you have no time to make white balance adjustments. 1 If the camera is in auto mode, use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode ( A on the viewfinder and LCD goes out). 2 Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The current white balance value appears.
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    are shown as a zebra pattern. • Very bright • 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 ZEBRA button. BARS SHUTTER SPEES
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    recording in 480i mode, you can change the size (aspect ratio) of the images that you record. Select the aspect ratio in the setup menus, CAMERA SETUP screen, ASPECT CONV. (Page 100) • For menu operation (Page 94) SIDE CROP: Recorded in the regular 4:3 aspect ratio. The left and right edges of
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    Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) Optical Image Stabilizer Use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce the effects of 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.
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    Shooting Waveform monitor function Press the WFM button in CAM mode to display a waveform of the image on the LCD monitor. Pressing the WFM button once again closes the waveform display. • WFM (Page 103) on the setting menu SW MODE screen allows you to switch between the waveform and vector display
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    mechanism to select the slot whose card will be recorded. • You cannot change slots while recording so do this during recording standby. • Does not support hot swap playback. Shot mark function The marks attached to the thumbnails of clips are called shot marks. On the thumbnail screen monitor you
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    Shooting LAST CLIP DELETE function Assign LAST CLIP to any of the USER 1 - 3 buttons to enable a convenient way to delete the last recorded clip. Pressing the USER button to which LAST CLIP was assigned displays a YES/NO confirmation dialog on the screen. Select YES, and the last recorded clip is
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    recording is initiated · When loop recording is initiated • Immediately after switching from the MCR mode to CAM mode, immediately after turning on the camera-recorder's power or immediately after changing the PRE-REC option setting, it may not be possible to record the images and sound before the
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    • Operation is not possible even if only one of the inserted cards is DIR ENTRY NG CARD. (Page 91) • After interval recording has started, a recordable P2 card cannot be used even if it is inserted into an empty slot. • The slots for recording in this mode are indicated by the orange P2 card access
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    Using the special recording functions (continued) • This function does not work during 1394 input recording. • The pre-recording function does not work. • Operation is not possible even if only one of the inserted cards is DIR ENTRY NG CARD. (Page 91) • Stopping may take some time. • The following
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    Shooting Adjusting the shutter speed SHUTTER button SPEED SELECT button BARS SHUTTER SPEES SELECT CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT INPUT1 INPUT2 INT(L) INPUT1 INPUT2 COUNTER INT(R) INPUT2 ON ON OFF OFF AUDIO RESET/TC SET MIC POWER+48V ZEBRAREC OIS LCD EVF DTL WFM • If iris is set to auto, then
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    be 1/4, and if it were 45°, it would be 1/8 of the exposure time. (Shutter opening angle: This is equivalent 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
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    input sound to be recorded on each of the channels to the built-in microphones, external microphones or audio equipment connected to camera. (See table below) CH1* CH2** CH3 CH4 INT(L): Built-in INT(R): Built-in microphone L microphone R INPUT1 INPUT2 INT(L): Built-in microphone L INPUT2
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    is set to OFF. C H 1 C H 1 C H 2 C H 2 INT MIC ON INT MIC OFF Check the recording level prior to shooting. • The recording level is set higher than for Panasonic's broadcast-use camera recorders (AJ series). 52
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    settings remain unchanged even when the scene file is changed. To change these settings, set the camerarecorder to recording standby state. When the camera-recorder is shipped from the factory, the following files are stored. F1: SCENE File suitable for normal shooting. F2: SCENE FLUO. File suitable
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    that can be set Space, A to Z, 0 to 9 When the filename has been set, you can erase all characters using the RESET button on the camera or the remote control. BARS SHUTTER SPEES SELECT CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT INPUT1 INPUT2 INT(L) INPUT1 INPUT2 COUNTER INT(R) INPUT2 ON ON OFF OFF AUDIO
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    Shooting Saving scene files and other settings on SD memory cards You can save up to four scene file settings or other settings as files on an SD memory card, and you can also load them from the card. • The data in all the scene files, F1 to F6, is rewritten. • Insert the SD memory card into the
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    ZEBRAREC OIS LCD EVF DTL WFM OSD START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB - VOL + /REW PLAY FF/ Camera or Remote control 3) When all characters have been entered, push the Operation lever in the w direction at the left end (or in q direction at the
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    need the latest updated version of P2 Viewer. Download it from the URL address given below, and install it in the computer. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ What the clip metadata consists of You can set the items underlined below by loading the metadata upload file on the
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    OPERATION TYPE, the time code frame digits are converted into 24 frames for camera used for synchronization is the MASTER and the camera being synchronized is the SLAVE. 1 Connect a second camera with a 1394 cable and turn both cameras on. • For connection (Page 78) 2 Put the MASTER camera in CAMERA
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    it. Reset the date and time when fully recharged. 1 Connect the AC adapter. (Page 16) • Leave the POWER switch at OFF. 2 Leave the camera-recorder like this for about 4 hours. • The internal battery charges during this time. • Recharge the battery regularly to ensure correct TC and menu operations
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    data (continued) Push the Operation lever in the q direction to move to the next digit, then push it in the e or r direction to select a value. TC PRESET ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB - VOL + /REW PLAY FF/ Camera or Remote control 5 Press the MENU button when you have finished setting the
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    y PUSH MENU TO RETURN Push the Operation lever in the q direction to move to the next digit, then push it in the er direction to select a character. UB PRESET MONTH F0000000 +/- : user information to nothing by pressing RESET on the camera or the remote control. BARS SHUTTER SPEES SELECT CH1
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    Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time data (continued) 7 Push the Operation lever in the e direction to move to YES and press it again. UB PRESET PRESET OK? YES --- PUSH STILL NO 8 Press MENU twice to exit the menus. MENU 62
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    to ON. 2 Press the mode button so the MCR lamp turns on. The camera is now in the MCR mode. • Each time you press the button, the mode the thumbnail screen is cancelled, you can also perform this operation while the camera is stopped.When this button is held down, the playback speed becomes faster
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    Thumbnail screen Video data created on the P2 card in one shooting session is called a clip. When the MCR mode has been established, the clips will be displayed on the LCD screen as thumbnails. (When there is a large number of clips, it will take some time for them to be displayed on the screen.)
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    memo This indicates that a clip has a text memo. E : Edit copy This indicates that this is an edit copy clip. (You cannot perform editing with this camera.) P : Proxy This indicates that a proxy has been added and recorded. (You cannot perform recording with this
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    Adding shot marks to clips Adding shot marks ( M ) will make it easier to find the clips you are looking for. 1 Push the Operation lever in the w or q direction to move the yellow frame to the clip to which you will add a shot mark. 2 Press the USER button to which the shot mark function has been
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    Playback Thumbnail operations Selecting the thumbnail display method (THUMBNAIL) You can display the kind of clips you want to see as thumbnails. You can also set more precisely how you want the thumbnails to appear on the screen. 1 On the thumbnail screen, press the MENU button. A menu now
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    Thumbnail operations (continued) 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 format will be the same for the recording date displayed by the clip properties and the recording date displayed by DATA
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    version of the P2 viewer from the web site given below, installing it in your computer, and copying the clips again. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Checking the clip or card information (PROPERTY) You can perform any of the following operations. If necessary, make preparations prior
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    ) SYSTEM INFO: The version of the system in this camera is displayed. EXIT: Select this to return to the last 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.
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    edit the metadata. Playback SD STANDARD: This indicates whether the SD memory card was formatted in compliance with the SD or SDHC standard. (SUPPORTED/NOT SUPPORTED). USED: Space used 4 Press the "OK" button on the on-screen keyboard. The edited metadata is written to the clip, and the detailed
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    record the metadata on the P2 card Changing recording method of USER CLIP NAME Initializing the metadata inside the unit Confirming and editing camera-recorder metadata 1 On the thumbnail screen, press the MENU button. A menu now appears. (Page 64) 2 Push the Operation lever in the e or r direction
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    Playback PROPERTY: Select this to display the metadata which has been recorded in the unit. Push the Operation lever in the e or r direction, select PROPERTY and push the Operation lever to view the desired data. The Operation lever also allows you to change the data. Changing method is the same as
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    ) direction during playback. On the remote control, press the VAR. SEARCH button. INDEX STOP INDEX SELECT STORE VAR. SEARCH OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL PB. ZOOM MENU SET ITEM Camera or Remote control [1x] appears on the screen and the media is played back at the normal speed. 2 Press the PAGE
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    PUSH-SET PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR OSD START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB - VOL + /REW PLAY FF/ Camera or Remote control 1 With the PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR button, adjust the volume of the sound that is output from the internal speaker and headphone
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    Connecting external units Headphones 3.5-mm stereo mini jack • Sound is no longer heard from the speaker when the headphones are connected. External microphone Microphone (optional) AG-MC200G Microphone holder Microphone holder adapter INPUT1 or INPUT2 12 mm 6 mm • When attaching an external
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    the PC. • When connecting to a device having 4-pin type 1394 connector, first connect the cable to the 6-pin type 1394 connector on the camera. • For details on the computer's conditions and other factors, see page 81. 1394 AVC transfer/nonlinear editing Editing Computer (Windows/Apple Macintosh
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    start up [Disc Utility]. 2. Select a grayed-out volume among volumes of the X.X GB Panasonic disc, and click "Mount." • When the P2 card access lamp is off Eject the P2 to the 6-pin type 1394 connector on the camera. • Do not apply force when connecting 1394 cable to 1394 connector as this
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    Digital video equipment This camera Ferrite core (included) 1394 6-pin 1394 cable (optional) Ferrite core (included)  You can connect a digital video unit equipped with a 1394 connector and digitally not function properly. In a case like this, proceed with the recording manually. Editing 79
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    deck. AUTO REC function When recording is started or stopped on this camera, recording start/stop information can be output through the SDI (HD) connector to control external device. * The external device should support this function. TV/Monitor (playback/dubbing) BNC cable (optional) Audio cable
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    . • Your computer must run Apple MacOSX 10.3 or later. • Your computer must support 1394.a (SBP2 protocol). • Operation is not guaranteed in Windows operating systems. • Insert the the camera. (If DISCONNECT is displayed, you cannot operate the camera.) (Continued on the next page) Editing 81
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    My Computer of your computer. • For further details, refer to the instructions for your computer's editing software. • When replacing one card with another connection, first confirm that "1394 DEVICE DISCONNECT" is displayed on the camera-recorder before turning the power off. In the case of a USB
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    camera to two or more HDD (chain, hub, etc.), even if they are not turned ON. • Insert the P2 card into the unit. (Page 25) 1 First turn on the power of the HDD (1394. a SBP2 supported SURE? YES NO 8 When copying is complete: Switch OFF the camera. • You cannot cancel the 1394 HOST mode even if you
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    the 1394 HOST mode is established without first connecting the HDD (1394.a SBP2 supported) and then the HDD is connected. In this case, turn off the problems. • If you rewrite the contents of the HDD used to carry out copying from the camera to another PC, the subsequent operation in the camera
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    Warnings HDD CAPACITY FULL! There is not enough free memory on the HDD. TOO MANY PARTITIONS! There are too many partitions.*1 HDD DISCONNECTED! The HDD has been disconnected. CANNOT FORMAT! Initializing cannot be performed. TOO MANY TARGETS! There are too many 1394 connection destinations. CANNOT
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    PC MODE • Cancel the thumbnail screen when in MCR mode. • Set up the connected equipment for playback or recording. • When performing digital dubbing with a second camera-recorder or other device, a recording cannot be made unless the signal formats at the output side and input side are identical
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    frames become ".". tc: Time code value. (During FILM CAM mode, the frame digits are displayed in 24 frames) When the time code value could not be read P2 : Blinks when a P2 card has not been inserted, or when the camera is in a writeprotected state. P2 FULL: Blinks when there is no remaining capacity
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    set on the setting menu AUTO SW screen is operating when the AUTO/MANUAL switch has been pressed. 4 Backup unit displays The status of the backup DISP/ MODE CHK button. 8 Squeeze information Appears when in the setup menus, CAMERA SETUP screen, ASPECT CONV, you have selected "SQUEEZE" (Page 100) or
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    the auto focus mode, AF appears. In the manual focus mode, MF appears, and when MF ASSIST case of A/B LOCK: When ATW is locked 28 Digital zoom display Shows the digital zoom ratio. D 2X: 2x D 5X: 5x in playback mode when ON was selected under CAMERA DATA of the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen
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    Screen displays (continued) 33 Media remaining memory display Displays the remaining time. • In P2 CARD REMAIN on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen, select TOTAL to display total remaining time for all inserted cards or ONE-CARD (highlighted) to display the time remaining only on the card
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    structure on the P2 card is not supported. Operation continues. However, recording or playback unit, P2 card, or other component. If the problem is not fixed by turning the power off and trouble) UPDATING (clip recording) ERROR (other type of trouble) SYSTEM ERROR This is displayed when trouble has
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    Screen displays (continued) WARNING When trouble occurs with camera systems, WARNING is displayed. FOCUS LOCK (Abnormal focus operation) PSD NG (Abnormal vibration detected) GYRO NG (Abnormal Optical Image Stabilizer control) 1394 This is displayed when trouble has occurred in the 1394 connections
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    PARTIAL OFF 1 Time code display ü - - - - 3 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display ü ü ü ü x 5 Recording format ü ü Gain display ü ü ü ü*2 x 27 AWB information display ü ü ü ü*3 x 28 Digital zoom display ü ü - - - 30 Optical Image Stabilizer display ü ü ü ü x
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    playback or recording mode, press the MENU button. The following is displayed on the viewfinder and LCD screen. CAM mode (Example) CAMERA MENU 1 . SCENE FILE 2 . CAMERA SETUP 3 . SW MODE 4 . AUTO SW 5 . RECORDING SETUP 6 . AV IN/OUT SETUP 7 . DISPLAY SETUP 8 . CARD FUNCTIONS PUSH MENU TO EXIT MCR
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    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. The
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    Setup menu structure CAM (camera) mode menu CAMERA MENU SCENE FILE (Pages 98 - 100) CAMERA SETUP (Page 100) SW MODE (Pages 101 - 103) AUTO SW (Pages 103 - 104) ASPECT CONV SETUP A.IRIS AGC ATW AF RECORDING SETUP (Pages 104 - 106)
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    TC PRESET 1394 UB REGEN UB MODE UB PRESET 1394 IN PRESET VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME LEVEL METER CARD/BATT P2CARD REMAIN OTHER DISPLAY CAMERA DATA LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET DISPLAY ASPECT EVF COLOR Menu 97
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    LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP Ach COLOR TEMP Bch MASTER PED A.IRIS LEVEL Display mode (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) Description of settings LOAD: Loads the scene file settings saved using SAVE. SAVE: Saves the
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    SCENE FILE screen (continued) DRS Item GAMMA KNEE MATRIX SKIN TONE DTL Display mode (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) Description of settings Selects the DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function. This function compresses the video signal level to extend the dynamic range making it
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    with the THICK setting. Edits the name of the selected scene file you have selected with the scene file dial. CAMERA SETUP screen Item ASPECT CONV Display mode (Camera) SETUP (Camera) Description of settings elects the aspect ratio of the image you record in 480i format. This item cannot be
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    GAIN ATW HANDLE ZOOM IRIS DIAL Display mode (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) Description of settings Sets the gain value assigned 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
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    USER2 USER3 Display mode (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) Description of settings Selects . • If the unit is being used in the MANUAL mode or AUTO mode, set the AGC item on OFF to use this function. D.ZOOM: Changes the ratio of the DIGITAL ZOOM function. Each press of the button changes the ratio in the
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    the image and displays a histogram. Automatically sets the last focus during manual focusing. ON: Automatically sets the last focus. • The focus may the LCD button change. AUTO SW screen Item A.IRIS Display mode (Camera) Description of settings ON: Performs the auto iris control in auto mode
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    480i MCR MODE REC FUNCTION ONE-SHOT TIME INTERVAL TIME PREREC MODE MIC ALC MIC GAIN 1 Display mode (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) Description of settings Selects the recording format. 1080i/60i, 1080i/30P, 1080i/24P, 1080i/24PA, 720P/60P, 720P
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    (continued) Item MIC GAIN 2 25M REC CH SEL 1394 TC REGEN TC MODE TCG TC PRESET 1394 UB REGEN Display mode (Camera) (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (MCR) (MCR) Description of settings Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the INPUT 2 terminal. (Page 51
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    of the time code generator. FRM. RATE: Records the frame rate information for frame conversion. UB PRESET 1394 IN PRESET TIME STAMP (Camera) (MCR) (MCR) (Camera) ab cd a: Checking information for user information b: Frame sequence No. • 0 to 4 are displayed in the 24P/24P (ADV) mode. • F is
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    signals AV IN/OUT SETUP screen Item CMPNT/SDI SEL Display mode (Camera) (MCR) SDI OUT (Camera) (MCR) SDI METADATA SDI EDH DOWNCON MODE (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (MCR) HP MODE (Camera) TEST TONE (Camera) Description of settings Selects the type of component terminal or SDI
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    ) MARKER SAFETY ZONE FOCUS BAR VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (MCR) LEVEL METER ZOOM·FOCUS (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) CARD/BATT P2CARD REMAIN (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (MCR) Description of settings Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra
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    LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET EVF SET SELF SHOOT DISPLAY ASPECT EVF COLOR REC COUNTER Display mode (Camera) (MCR) (MCR) (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) Description of settings Select how much information to display on the screen. (Page 93) OFF
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    the SD memory cards. OTHER FUNCTIONS screen Item USER FILE REMOTE 1394 CONTROL 1394 CMD SEL PC MODE Display mode (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (MCR) Description of settings LOAD: Loads the settings in a previously stored user file. SAVE: Saves the updated user file
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued) Item ACCESS LED REC LAMP BEEP SOUND CLOCK SET TIME ZONE Display mode (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (Camera) (Camera) (MCR) (Camera) (MCR) Description of settings Sets the access lamp to ON or OFF. ON: The lamp lights up and blinks as per the regular specifications.
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    EVF DTL button have not been operated for 5 minutes or so. ON: The camera-recorder's power is set to OFF. OFF: The unit remains stopped without turning : Status of the signals which are input or output using the 1394 digital interface. VIDEO: Status of the video signals which are input or output
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    Before calling for service Power supply There's no power. • Make sure the battery and AC adapter are connected properly. P16 Check the connections again. Power shuts off for no • To prevent the battery from running down needlessly, the camera- P112 apparent reason. recorder automatically
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    Before calling for service (continued) Shooting Cannot start shooting. • Make sure the POWER switch bring the subject into focus in the auto focus mode. -- If this is the case, focus in the manual focus mode. It may be hard to bring the subject into focus when · both close and distant objects
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    this lamp is on. Mosaic-like noise appears • This noise is inherent to digital video technology. -- when I cue or review a This is normal. tape Read the television's instructions carefully and select the correct camera-recorder properly. video input connector for the camera-recorder. Cannot
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    • The electromagnetic waves emitted from a microcomputer will adversely affect the camerarecorder, causing the images and/or sound to be distorted. • If the camera-recorder is so adversely affected by products that generate magnetic fields that it no longer operates properly, turn it off and remove
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    get burned onto the screen of the LCD or viewfinder if they are displayed for a long time, but you can fix this by leaving the camera off for several hours. • The liquid crystal parts are highly precise with 99.99% of the pixels effective. This leaves less than 0.01% of pixels
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    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 given above, and download
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    battery or disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet. • Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camerarecorder. To remove stubborn dirt, wipe the camera-recorder with a cloth moistened with kitchen detergent that has been diluted with water and then use a dry cloth to take up the remaining moisture
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    with low humidity and relatively constant temperature. [Recommended temperature range: 15°C to 25°C] [Recommended relative humidity: 40% to 60%] Video camera • Wrap the video camera in a soft cloth to keep the dust off. Battery • The battery life is shortened in places with extreme temperatures
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    , Windows 2000 and Windows Vista operating systems.) https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/index.htm  When using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a PC, follow the instructions below. However, be sure to use the P2 Viewer when
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    SD/SDHC memory cards and miniSD/miniSDHC cards that are made by Panasonic. For the latest information on the unit and on the memory cards which can be used by this unit, go to the P2 support page at the following web site: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ • The SDHC card conforms to
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    Recording format list 1080i/60i 720P/60P DVCPRO HD Video format 720P/30PN 720P/24PN DVCPRO50 DVCPRO DV 480i/60i 60 1080i/60i 720P/60P 720P/60P Native recording 720P/60P Native recording 480i/60i Frame rate 30P 24P 1080i/30P over 1080i/24P over 60i 60i 720P/30P over 720P/24P over 60P
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    has been turned off USER CLIP NAME to be recorded Uploaded data + COUNT value* Same as CLIP NAME * The COUNT value is indicated as a four-digit number. The COUNT value is incremented each time a new clip is captured if clip metadata has been read in and TYPE2 has been selected as
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    154 mm x 179.5 mm x 397 mm (6-1/8 inches x 7-1/8 inches x 15-3/4 inches) [Camera] Pickup devices CCD image sensor (x3) (1/3-inch, interline transfer, progressive-capable) Lens LEICA DICOMAR Optical image stabilizer lens, Motorized/Manual selectable 13x zoom, F1.6 to 3.0 (f = 3.9 mm to 51 mm) (35 mm
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    (Native recording) 720P/24PN (Native recording) DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV 480i/60i (30P over 60i, 24P over 60i, 24PA over 60i) Audio recording formats: PCM digital recording 48 kHz 16-bit 4CH (DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50) 48 kHz 16-bit 2CH/4CH selectable (DVCPRO/DV) Recording/playback time: Approx. 8 minutes: When
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    [AC ADAPTER] Power Source: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 24 W Power Output: 7.9 V DC, 1.9 A (Video Camera) 8.4 V DC, 1.2 A (Charge) indicates safety information. Weight 160 g (0.35 lb) Dimensions (W x H x D) 70.0 mm x 44.5 mm x 116.0 mm (2-3/4 inches x 1-3/4 inches x 4-9/16 inches) Reference Weight and
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    Hr. Fax: 800-334-4880 Emergency after hour parts orders Tel: 800-334-4881 e-mail: [email protected] TECHNICAL SUPPORT:Emergency 24 Hour Service Tel: 800-222-0741 e-mail: [email protected] Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Tel: 905-624-5010
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Before use
Description of
parts
Preparation
Shooting
Playback
Editing
Displays
Menu
Reference
Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG-HPX170P
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
This product is eligible for the P2HD
5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For
details, see page 5.