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Auto Tracking White Balance ATW, DRS Dynamic Range Stretcher function - ag shutter speed

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Chapter 1 Overview  Slow, synchro and high speed shutter The shutter speed can be set from a slow speed of 1/6 s up to a maximum speed of 1/7200 s *1. Combined with the variable frame rate functions, this allows you to create blurring or stop motion effects. The AG-HPX300P also features a synchro scan function that is ideal for capturing screen shots from a computer monitor.  Scene file dial This dial allows you to instantly retrieve settings that suit shooting conditions. Six preset files are provided, and you can change the file names and their settings as desired. You can also save up to four files to an SD or SDHC memory card (both referred to as "SD memory card" below) and load files from an SD memory card.  Shooting assist functions  USER buttons: Three USER buttons each of which can be assigned a frequently used function for immediate access.  Focus assist: Magnifies the center portion of the image and displays a focus bar to facilitate focusing.  Eight files for compensating lens chromatic aberration and four files for correcting shading for interchangeable lenses are provided.  Variable color temperature: Allows fine adjustment after setting the white balance.  REC REVIEW: Provides a quick check of the last few seconds of the most recently recorded clip.  4-position optical ND filter provided.  Chromatic aberration compensation (CAC) This function automatically corrects the registration error caused by the slight chromatic aberration that the lens cannot compensate for, in order to minimize color bleeding into surrounding image areas.  Remote control support The camera supports the AJ-RC10G (optional accessory) remote control unit. The remote control allows you to adjust camera image and recording controls at a distance while viewing what you are shooting.  Auto Tracking White Balance (ATW) Automatically adjusts the white balance of the subject in real-time, a convenient function for quick adjustment in recording situations where there is no time for normal white balance adjustment.  DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function This function compresses the video signal level while maintaining contrast to extend the dynamic range making it possible to correctly render highlight areas without overexposure and loss of detail that would otherwise occur. *2 *1 This is the shutter speed value when 3.0d is configured for the synchro scan mode. *2 The DRS function is not available in 1080/30P, 1080/24P modes.

Section	Page
Read this first!	2
Precautions for Use	4
Chapter 1 Overview	8
Camera Unit Features	8
Recording and Playback Features	10
Outline of operations	12
Saving and editing on external devices	12
System Conﬁguration	13
Standard accessories	14
Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions	15
Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section	15
Audio (input) Function Section	16
Audio (output) Function Section	17
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section	18
Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section	22
Time Code Section	23
Warning and Status Display Functions	24
LCD Monitor	24
Viewfinder	25
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback	26
Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock	26
P2 Cards	28
Inserting P2 Cards	28
Removing P2 Cards	28
To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content	29
P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards	29
P2 card recording times	30
Handling P2 Card Recording	31
Basic Procedures	32
Shooting	33
Normal Recording	33
Standard and Native Recording	34
Standard recording (pull-down recording)	34
Native recording	34
Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording	35
Native VFR Recording	35
Standard VFR recording(pulldown recording)	35
Using VFR Recording Function	36
Special Recording Modes	38
Pre-recording (PRE REC)	38
Interval recording (INTERVAL REC)	39
One-shot recording (ONE SHOT REC)	39
Loop recording (LOOP REC)	40
PROXY Recording Function (Optional)	40
Hot Swap Recording	40
REC REVIEW Function	40
Shot Marker (SHOT MARK) Recording Function	41
Text Memo Recording Function	41
Normal and Variable Speed Playback	42
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording	43
Selecting recording signals	43
List of recording formats and functions	44
Recording settings and recording function table	45
Selecting video output	45
List of recording, playback and output formats	46
Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance	48
Adjusting the White Balance	48
Adjusting the Black Balance	49
Setting the Electronic Shutter	51
Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed	51
Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode	51
FBC (Flash Band Compensation) Function	52
Setting FBC function	52
Assigning functions to USER buttons	53
Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels	54
Selecting Audio Input Signals	54
Adjusting Recording Levels	54
Selecting Function for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control	55
CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels	55
Setting Time Data	56
Recording time codes and user bits	57
Setting user bits	58
Entering the User Bits	58
Setting the Time Code	60
Externally Locking the Time Code	62
Outputting the time code externally	63
GENLOCK and time code input/output connection and setup	64
Counter Setting and Display	64
Viewfinder Screen Status Displays	65
Viewfinder Status Indication Layout	65
Selecting Viewfinder Display Information	65
Screen displays	66
Center Information Display	69
Checking and displaying shooting status	71
MODE CHECK indication	72
Center marker display	73
Safety zone markers	73
Audio level meter magnification	73
Zebra pattern display	74
Focus assist function	75
Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor	76
Waveform monitor function	77
Adjusting and Setting up the Viewfinder	78
Adjusting Right and Left Viewfinder Position	78
Diopter Adjustment	78
Using the Viewfinder	78
Emphasizing Image Outlines	79
Setting the viewfinder to monochrome mode	79
Handling setup data	80
Configuration of setup data files	80
Handling SD memory cards	81
Formatting, Writing and Reading an SD memory card	81
How to Use Scene File Data	82
Saving scene files and other settings on SD memory cards	84
Chapter 5 Preparation	86
Power Supply	86
Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type	86
Use of the external DC power supply	88
Mounting and Adjusting the Lens	89
Mounting the Lens	89
Adjusting the Lens Flange Back	90
White Shading Compensation	91
Setting Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC)	92
Preparing for Audio Input	95
When Using the Front Microphone	95
Using a wireless receiver	95
When Using Audio Devices	96
Attaching Accessories	97
Mounting the Camera on a Tripod	97
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	97
Attaching the Rain Cover	98
Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Knob	98
Attaching the Eye Cup	98
DC OUT Connector and External REC Start/Stop Switch Connection	99
Connecting the AJ-RC10G Remote Controller	100
Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails	101
Thumbnail Operations	101
Thumbnail Manipulations Overview	101
Thumbnail Screen	102
Selecting Thumbnails	104
Playing back Clips	104
Switching the Thumbnail Display	105
Changing thumbnails	106
Shot Mark	106
Text Memo	107
Deleting Clips	108
Restoring Clips	109
Reconnection of Incomplete Clips	109
Copying Clips	109
Setting of Clip Meta Data	110
Setting of Proxy (optional)	114
Formatting a P2 Card	114
Formatting SD memory cards	115
Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode	115
Properties	116
Chapter 7 Menu Operations	120
Viewfinder and LCD Menus	120
Using the menus	120
Initializing the menu settings	121
Setup menu structure	122
Setup menu list	124
SCENE FILE screen	124
SYSTEM SETUP screen	126
SW MODE screen	128
RECORDING SETUP screen	129
AUDIO SETUP screen	130
OUTPUT SEL screen	132
DISPLAY SETUP screen	132
BATTERY SETUP screen	134
CARD FUNCTIONS screen	136
LENS SETUP screen	136
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen	137
DIAGNOSTIC screen	138
OPTION MENU screen	138
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices	139
Functionality Provided by Connections to USB 2.0 Connector	139
Connecting to a computer in USB device mode	139
USB host mode	140
Connections to the DVCPRO/DV Connector	145
Recording signals input to the DVCPRO/DV connector	145
Control of external devices through 1394 connection	146
Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections	147
Inspections Before Shooting	147
Preparing for Inspections	147
Inspecting the Camera Unit	147
Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions	148
Maintenance	150
Eyepiece Care	150
Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder	150
Charging the internal battery	150
Warning System	151
Warning Description Tables	151
Warning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation and USB HOST MODE	153
Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit	155
Chapter 10 Index	156
Chapter 11 Specifications	160
Dimensions and specifications	160
Dimensions	160
Specifications	160

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Chapter²1² Overview



Slow, synchro and high speed shutter

The shutter speed can be set from a slow speed of 1/6 s up to a maximum speed of 1/7200 s

. Combined with the

variable frame rate functions, this allows you to create blurring or stop motion effects. The AG-HPX300P also features a

synchro scan function that is ideal for capturing screen shots from a computer monitor.



Scene ﬁle dial

This dial allows you to instantly retrieve settings that suit shooting conditions. Six preset ﬁles are provided, and you can

change the ﬁle names and their settings as desired. You can also save up to four ﬁles to an SD or SDHC memory card

(both referred to as “SD memory card” below) and load ﬁles from an SD memory card.



Shooting assist functions



²²

USER²buttons:

Three USER buttons each of which can be assigned a frequently used function for immediate access.



²²

Focus²assist:

Magniﬁes the center portion of the image and displays a focus bar to facilitate focusing.



²²

Eight²ﬁles²for²compensating²lens²chromatic²aberration²and²four²ﬁles²for²correcting²shading²for²interchangeable²lenses²

are²provided.



²²

Variable²color²temperature:

Allows ﬁne adjustment after setting the white balance.



²²

REC²REVIEW:

Provides a quick check of the last few seconds of the most recently recorded clip.



²²

´-position²optical²ND²ﬁlter²provided.



Chromatic aberration compensation (CAC)

This function automatically corrects the registration error caused by the slight chromatic aberration that the lens cannot

compensate for, in order to minimize color bleeding into surrounding image areas.



Remote control support

The camera supports the AJ-RC10G (optional accessory) remote control unit.

The remote control allows you to adjust

camera image and recording controls at a distance while viewing what you are shooting.



Auto Tracking White Balance (ATW)

Automatically adjusts the white balance of the subject in real-time, a convenient function for quick adjustment in

recording situations where there is no time for normal white balance adjustment.



DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function

This function compresses the video signal level while maintaining contrast to extend the dynamic range making it

possible to correctly render highlight areas without overexposure and loss of detail that would otherwise occur.

*1 This is the shutter speed value when 3.0d is conﬁgured for the synchro scan mode.

*2 The DRS function is not available in 1080/30P, 1080/24P modes.