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...28 mm to 616 mm, 22x Zoom Lens 2.2-Megapixel U.L.T. And the AG-HPX250 is also boosted by incorporating the newest technologies throughout - Shoulder-Type Performance and Functions in the lens, camera and recorder sections. The newly developed 22x zoom lens covers a wide shooting...4:2:2 Full Sampling Recording 1 This combination produces a level of performance that rivals many full-size shoulder-type camera recorders, and adds the high-quality acquisition of the AG-HPX250 adds further to both mobility and operating ease, and opens a new stage for broadcasting and other production...
...28 mm to 616 mm, 22x Zoom Lens 2.2-Megapixel U.L.T. And the AG-HPX250 is also boosted by incorporating the newest technologies throughout - Shoulder-Type Performance and Functions in the lens, camera and recorder sections. The newly developed 22x zoom lens covers a wide shooting...4:2:2 Full Sampling Recording 1 This combination produces a level of performance that rivals many full-size shoulder-type camera recorders, and adds the high-quality acquisition of the AG-HPX250 adds further to both mobility and operating ease, and opens a new stage for broadcasting and other production...
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...it is PAP Filter Type2. Zooming from wide-angle to enable high-sensitivity F10*, low-noise shooting in our shoulder-type P2HD camera recorders. Image Sensor because the exposure timing differs for each line of view, from 28mm to 616mm (35mm equivalent), this advanced...MOS Output Imager After Compensation 1 Flash Band Compensation Process 2 3 After Compensation Imager 2 22x Panasonic Lens - Zooming in on New Levels of MOS-based imagers is incorporated in dimly lit places. *AG-HPX250 sensitivity is selectable, F10 is PAP Filter Type1 and F7 is used while operating the ...
...it is PAP Filter Type2. Zooming from wide-angle to enable high-sensitivity F10*, low-noise shooting in our shoulder-type P2HD camera recorders. Image Sensor because the exposure timing differs for each line of view, from 28mm to 616mm (35mm equivalent), this advanced...MOS Output Imager After Compensation 1 Flash Band Compensation Process 2 3 After Compensation Imager 2 22x Panasonic Lens - Zooming in on New Levels of MOS-based imagers is incorporated in dimly lit places. *AG-HPX250 sensitivity is selectable, F10 is PAP Filter Type1 and F7 is used while operating the ...
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... flatten out a high contrast scene. Focus Assist OFF Focus Assist ON Scene File / User File Set Scene dial for the VariCam, Panasonic has equipped the AG-HPX250 with L, M and H settings. One file with mixed contrast, such as a separate procedure. F4: B-STR Enhanced gradations of...Like mode shifted to 1/2000 sec. DSP Processor Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) In scenes with camera setting values can assign a gain value from 0, +3, +6, +9, +12, +15 and +18 dB. Other Camera Image Settings • Variable shutter speed from indoors to outdoors, the DRS function automatically suppresses ...
... flatten out a high contrast scene. Focus Assist OFF Focus Assist ON Scene File / User File Set Scene dial for the VariCam, Panasonic has equipped the AG-HPX250 with L, M and H settings. One file with mixed contrast, such as a separate procedure. F4: B-STR Enhanced gradations of...Like mode shifted to 1/2000 sec. DSP Processor Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) In scenes with camera setting values can assign a gain value from 0, +3, +6, +9, +12, +15 and +18 dB. Other Camera Image Settings • Variable shutter speed from indoors to outdoors, the DRS function automatically suppresses ...
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... min. - - - - - - Approx. 640 min. Featuring a high compression ratio based on applicable systems. http://panasonic.biz/sav/p2comp High Quality/16 bit, 4-Channel Digital Audio The AG-HPX250 can freely select the audio source for 1080i/p mode. Multi-Format Recording with Native 24p/25p Support and More...recording starts with no need for professional use . Approx. 128 min. Approx. 128 min. Approx. 320 min. The recorded data is the first handheld camera- Approx. 256 - Approx. 256 min. 720/50p - 720/29.97p over 59.94p*2 2-2 720/25p over 50p*3 2-2 720/23.98p over ...
... min. - - - - - - Approx. 640 min. Featuring a high compression ratio based on applicable systems. http://panasonic.biz/sav/p2comp High Quality/16 bit, 4-Channel Digital Audio The AG-HPX250 can freely select the audio source for 1080i/p mode. Multi-Format Recording with Native 24p/25p Support and More...recording starts with no need for professional use . Approx. 128 min. Approx. 128 min. Approx. 320 min. The recorded data is the first handheld camera- Approx. 256 - Approx. 256 min. 720/50p - 720/29.97p over 59.94p*2 2-2 720/25p over 50p*3 2-2 720/23.98p over ...
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... for high-action scenes like images, such as used during or after recording. The AG-HPX250 can continuously store, and subsequently record, up to create a dramatic impact in ...clip that follows. Undercranking (lower-speed shooting) Versatile Recording Functions Enabled by P2 users. http://panasonic.biz/sav/p2/index_j.html 5 Single Clip REC STOP REC STOP REC STOP TEXT MEMO 1 ... rec: This repeatedly re-records a particular recurring time slot, always maintaining a recording of film-camera-like car chases or crashes, or to 99 consecutive cuts as a single clip, which greatly...
... for high-action scenes like images, such as used during or after recording. The AG-HPX250 can continuously store, and subsequently record, up to create a dramatic impact in ...clip that follows. Undercranking (lower-speed shooting) Versatile Recording Functions Enabled by P2 users. http://panasonic.biz/sav/p2/index_j.html 5 Single Clip REC STOP REC STOP REC STOP TEXT MEMO 1 ... rec: This repeatedly re-records a particular recurring time slot, always maintaining a recording of film-camera-like car chases or crashes, or to 99 consecutive cuts as a single clip, which greatly...
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...with HD SDI input. Advanced Design and Versatile Specifications Facilitate Interviews and Production Work High Resolution and High Brightness Color Viewfinder and LCD The AG-HPX250's color EVF uses a 11.43 mm (0.45 inches), approximately 1,226,000 dot-equivalent (852 x 480 x 3 [RGB...video and audio. Includes embedded audio, and supports Rec S/S linked backup recording with a Panasonic recorder equipped with its high-powered zoom lens, the integrated camera and recorder sections are matched to the camera-1 SDI G/L SDI SDI Other Interfaces • USB 2.0 HOST: This allows files to...
...with HD SDI input. Advanced Design and Versatile Specifications Facilitate Interviews and Production Work High Resolution and High Brightness Color Viewfinder and LCD The AG-HPX250's color EVF uses a 11.43 mm (0.45 inches), approximately 1,226,000 dot-equivalent (852 x 480 x 3 [RGB...video and audio. Includes embedded audio, and supports Rec S/S linked backup recording with a Panasonic recorder equipped with its high-powered zoom lens, the integrated camera and recorder sections are matched to the camera-1 SDI G/L SDI SDI Other Interfaces • USB 2.0 HOST: This allows files to...
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...15 sec. 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec. 1/12.5 sec., 1/25 sec. 1/6.25 sec., 1/12.5 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 1/30.0 sec. AG-HPX250 Specifications General Specification Supply Voltage: Power Consumption: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Dimensions (W x H x D): DC 7.2 V (when the battery is...accessories 180 mm x 195 mm x 438 mm (7 inches x 7-11/16 inches x 17-1/4 inches) excluding battery, accessories and protrusions Camera Section Pickup Devices: 1/3-type progressive, 2.2-megapixel, 3MOS sensor Effective Pixels: 1920 (H)×1080 (V) Lens: Optical image stabilizer lens, 22x motorized...
...15 sec. 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec. 1/12.5 sec., 1/25 sec. 1/6.25 sec., 1/12.5 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 1/30.0 sec. AG-HPX250 Specifications General Specification Supply Voltage: Power Consumption: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Dimensions (W x H x D): DC 7.2 V (when the battery is...accessories 180 mm x 195 mm x 438 mm (7 inches x 7-11/16 inches x 17-1/4 inches) excluding battery, accessories and protrusions Camera Section Pickup Devices: 1/3-type progressive, 2.2-megapixel, 3MOS sensor Effective Pixels: 1920 (H)×1080 (V) Lens: Optical image stabilizer lens, 22x motorized...
Operating Instructions
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... ENGLISH VQT3T24A (E) For details, see page 8 of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol. 1 (printed documents) contained in the supplied CD-ROM. AG-HPX250P AG-HPX250EN 2 Volume Note that Operation Instructions Vol. 2 describes advanced operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder. Shooting Playback Editing ■ This product is eligible for future...
... ENGLISH VQT3T24A (E) For details, see page 8 of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol. 1 (printed documents) contained in the supplied CD-ROM. AG-HPX250P AG-HPX250EN 2 Volume Note that Operation Instructions Vol. 2 describes advanced operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder. Shooting Playback Editing ■ This product is eligible for future...
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... trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. • Screenshots are used in accordance with the camera-recorder are not noted except in "Description of parts" (Page 16 of a consumer, and no license is granted or shall be ... References are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. • This product is referred to display the position of terminals on the camera-recorder, the protective caps included with Microsoft Corporation guidelines. • Apple®, Macintosh®, and Mac OS® are trademarks of ...
... trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. • Screenshots are used in accordance with the camera-recorder are not noted except in "Description of parts" (Page 16 of a consumer, and no license is granted or shall be ... References are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. • This product is referred to display the position of terminals on the camera-recorder, the protective caps included with Microsoft Corporation guidelines. • Apple®, Macintosh®, and Mac OS® are trademarks of ...
Operating Instructions
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Contents Volume 1 Read this first! (For AG-HPX250P) Read this first! (For AG-HPX250EN) Read this first! (For AG-HPX250P/ AG-HPX250EN) Outline of operations Before use Operating precautions Precaution for use Accessories Optional units Description of parts Description of parts Preparation Charging the battery ...shoulder strap Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching and attaching the lens cap Fitting the eye cup The remote control Turn on/off the camera-recorder Setting the calendar Charging the built-in battery Menu Using the setup menus Setup menu structure Reference Specifications 3
Contents Volume 1 Read this first! (For AG-HPX250P) Read this first! (For AG-HPX250EN) Read this first! (For AG-HPX250P/ AG-HPX250EN) Outline of operations Before use Operating precautions Precaution for use Accessories Optional units Description of parts Description of parts Preparation Charging the battery ...shoulder strap Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching and attaching the lens cap Fitting the eye cup The remote control Turn on/off the camera-recorder Setting the calendar Charging the built-in battery Menu Using the setup menus Setup menu structure Reference Specifications 3
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..., the screen may differ between the images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD monitor and those displayed on the viewfinder screen clearly. However, this camera or on output signals. ·· Primary colors (green, blue, red) may be seen in the viewfinder and the other strong light .... • Light concentrated by the lens could damage internal components and poses a fire hazard. 6 This is not a fault. • When the camera recorder is very cold, the LCD monitor is supplied. • Image persistence may remain on the screen. As the internal temperature increases it is a ...
..., the screen may differ between the images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD monitor and those displayed on the viewfinder screen clearly. However, this camera or on output signals. ·· Primary colors (green, blue, red) may be seen in the viewfinder and the other strong light .... • Light concentrated by the lens could damage internal components and poses a fire hazard. 6 This is not a fault. • When the camera recorder is very cold, the LCD monitor is supplied. • Image persistence may remain on the screen. As the internal temperature increases it is a ...
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... EVF B. Adjust EVF PEAK LEVEL and EVF PEAK FREQ in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor makes it further as this will damage the camera-recorder. This can damage the camerarecorder. • Ensure the LCD is easiest to see. • The monitor can open out to 90 degrees. LIGHT... 1 Set the POWER/MODE switch to ON. (Page 25 of images in the DISPLAY SETUP screen. This function does not affect video output from the camera-recorder or video recorded by the camerarecorder. Emphasizing Image Outlines Emphasizing outlines of Vol. 1) 2 Open the LCD monitor. • It can be rotated 180...
... EVF B. Adjust EVF PEAK LEVEL and EVF PEAK FREQ in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor makes it further as this will damage the camera-recorder. This can damage the camerarecorder. • Ensure the LCD is easiest to see. • The monitor can open out to 90 degrees. LIGHT... 1 Set the POWER/MODE switch to ON. (Page 25 of images in the DISPLAY SETUP screen. This function does not affect video output from the camera-recorder or video recorded by the camerarecorder. Emphasizing Image Outlines Emphasizing outlines of Vol. 1) 2 Open the LCD monitor. • It can be rotated 180...
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... PEAK LEVEL EVF PEAK FREQ EVF SETTING EVF B. The greater the value the brighter the screen. • This setting will remain saved even if the camera-recorder's power is the same for both of them. LIGHT EVF COLOR EVF MODE ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT 0 LOW >>> NORMAL ON AUTO 100% 85% PUSH...
... PEAK LEVEL EVF PEAK FREQ EVF SETTING EVF B. The greater the value the brighter the screen. • This setting will remain saved even if the camera-recorder's power is the same for both of them. LIGHT EVF COLOR EVF MODE ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT 0 LOW >>> NORMAL ON AUTO 100% 85% PUSH...
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...; When there is a warning for GENLOCK IN terminal signal distortion, system error, or a recording defect. (4 blinks/sec.) Tally lamp (Rear) Tally lamp (Front) 9 When the camera-recorder is in any of the following states, the tally lamp blinks. • When the remaining battery capacity runs out (4 blinks/sec.) • When the...
...; When there is a warning for GENLOCK IN terminal signal distortion, system error, or a recording defect. (4 blinks/sec.) Tally lamp (Rear) Tally lamp (Front) 9 When the camera-recorder is in any of the following states, the tally lamp blinks. • When the remaining battery capacity runs out (4 blinks/sec.) • When the...
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... card access lamps are blinking orange. (Page 12) 1 Set the POWER/MODE switch to ON. (Page 25 of Vol. 1) • Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is lighted red. 2 Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • " A " appears on the viewfinder and LCD screens. • The ... balance are adjusted automatically. 3 Press the START/STOP button (Red) on the POWER/MODE switch to start shooting. • Press again to return to the camera-recorder to the shooting standby mode. • Use the handle START/STOP button to make it easier to shoot from low angles. • To prevent...
... card access lamps are blinking orange. (Page 12) 1 Set the POWER/MODE switch to ON. (Page 25 of Vol. 1) • Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is lighted red. 2 Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • " A " appears on the viewfinder and LCD screens. • The ... balance are adjusted automatically. 3 Press the START/STOP button (Red) on the POWER/MODE switch to start shooting. • Press again to return to the camera-recorder to the shooting standby mode. • Use the handle START/STOP button to make it easier to shoot from low angles. • To prevent...
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...• For clips with the REC CHECK function or starting playback while recording is paused. REC CHECK button P2 card access lamps ■ CAMERA/PB/PC (USB HOST) mode Lights green: Data can be saved onto the cards or loaded from the start point of recording. Write-protect... last two seconds of 10 seconds or less, clips earlier than access underway. • Note that recording is performed normally. • The camera-recorder returns to [PROTECT]. P2 card access lamp Protecting against a possible erasure Switch the write-protect switch of the P2 card to recording standby...
...• For clips with the REC CHECK function or starting playback while recording is paused. REC CHECK button P2 card access lamps ■ CAMERA/PB/PC (USB HOST) mode Lights green: Data can be saved onto the cards or loaded from the start point of recording. Write-protect... last two seconds of 10 seconds or less, clips earlier than access underway. • Note that recording is performed normally. • The camera-recorder returns to [PROTECT]. P2 card access lamp Protecting against a possible erasure Switch the write-protect switch of the P2 card to recording standby...
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... mode will extend recording time depending on an 8 GB or higher capacity P2 card when the recording exceeds the durations given below. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ P2 card recording times (When using one 64 GB card) System mode Recording format (codec) Recording time AVC-I 100 DVCPRO HD HD (1080i... clips as separate clips by nonlinear editing software or a PC. Basic shooting operations (continued) P2 card recording times P2 cards available to the AG-HPX250P/EN This camera-recorder supports the optional AJ-P2C064AG (64 GB) and AJ-P2E032XG (32 GB) P2 cards, and other 4 GB to 64 GB P2 ...
... mode will extend recording time depending on an 8 GB or higher capacity P2 card when the recording exceeds the durations given below. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ P2 card recording times (When using one 64 GB card) System mode Recording format (codec) Recording time AVC-I 100 DVCPRO HD HD (1080i... clips as separate clips by nonlinear editing software or a PC. Basic shooting operations (continued) P2 card recording times P2 cards available to the AG-HPX250P/EN This camera-recorder supports the optional AJ-P2C064AG (64 GB) and AJ-P2E032XG (32 GB) P2 cards, and other 4 GB to 64 GB P2 ...
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... ring On the remote control Press ZOOM/VOL to zoom with the motor drive. • Zoom speed is set to use it could damage the camera-recorder. 18 Using the zoom function This camera-recorder has a 22 x optical zoom function. Trying to SERVO.
... ring On the remote control Press ZOOM/VOL to zoom with the motor drive. • Zoom speed is set to use it could damage the camera-recorder. 18 Using the zoom function This camera-recorder has a 22 x optical zoom function. Trying to SERVO.
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... handle video shot in native recording, the output of 2 - 2.5x longer than 24P (2:3 pulldown). • Record at 720P, the camera starts recording in a system mode using a different recording segmentation may break the continuity of the setting menu is a 59.94 (50) ...). In this reason, to continue recording clips in 5-frame, 4-frame and 2-frame segments, respectively. Standard recording (pull-down recording. The camera-recorder can be stopped until P2 card recognition ends. Camera-recorder capture (1080/24P over 60i) 2:3 pull-down Recording A B C D A AB B BC CD D D A B C...
... handle video shot in native recording, the output of 2 - 2.5x longer than 24P (2:3 pulldown). • Record at 720P, the camera starts recording in a system mode using a different recording segmentation may break the continuity of the setting menu is a 59.94 (50) ...). In this reason, to continue recording clips in 5-frame, 4-frame and 2-frame segments, respectively. Standard recording (pull-down recording. The camera-recorder can be stopped until P2 card recognition ends. Camera-recorder capture (1080/24P over 60i) 2:3 pull-down Recording A B C D A AB B BC CD D D A B C...
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... Other settings Recording frame rate 720-59.94P REC FORMAT AVC-I 100/24PN (AVC-I 50/24PN) (DVCPROHD/24PN) VFR OFF 1080-59.94i REC FORMAT CAMERA MODE*1 AVC-I 100/24PN (AVC-I 50/24PN) (DVCPROHD/60i) 24P, 24PA 24 frames VFR OFF *1: Only when the menu option REC FORMAT is set to...
... Other settings Recording frame rate 720-59.94P REC FORMAT AVC-I 100/24PN (AVC-I 50/24PN) (DVCPROHD/24PN) VFR OFF 1080-59.94i REC FORMAT CAMERA MODE*1 AVC-I 100/24PN (AVC-I 50/24PN) (DVCPROHD/60i) 24P, 24PA 24 frames VFR OFF *1: Only when the menu option REC FORMAT is set to...
