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S0109T3059 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT2C25-3 AG-HPX300P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 163. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. This product is eligible for future use.
S0109T3059 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT2C25-3 AG-HPX300P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 163. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. This product is eligible for future use.
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... trademarks. Multi Media Card (MMC) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of this software.... Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in compliance with this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used to laser light. Disposing and transferring ownership of this ...they have obtained and other use of the following home page: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from directing inquiries concerning ...
... trademarks. Multi Media Card (MMC) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of this software.... Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in compliance with this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used to laser light. Disposing and transferring ownership of this ...they have obtained and other use of the following home page: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from directing inquiries concerning ...
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...of audio in all HD/SD formats (P/I conversion, line conversion and down conversion). Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview The AG-HPX300P P2 memory card camera-recorder features a camera unit equipped with a 1/3 inch 2.2 megapixel 3MOS sensor and a recording and playback unit that provides AVC-Intra 100 ... that enables HD full pixel recording for broadcasting, the camera uses the highly reliable AVC-Intra or DVCPRO HD codec while also supporting SD multicodec (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV) recording capability. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ 24P and 30P indicate recording...
...of audio in all HD/SD formats (P/I conversion, line conversion and down conversion). Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview The AG-HPX300P P2 memory card camera-recorder features a camera unit equipped with a 1/3 inch 2.2 megapixel 3MOS sensor and a recording and playback unit that provides AVC-Intra 100 ... that enables HD full pixel recording for broadcasting, the camera uses the highly reliable AVC-Intra or DVCPRO HD codec while also supporting SD multicodec (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV) recording capability. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ 24P and 30P indicate recording...
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... desired. Combined with the variable frame rate functions, this allows you to create blurring or stop motion effects. 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... signal level while maintaining contrast to extend the dynamic range making it possible to correctly render highlight areas without overexposure and loss of 1/7200 s *1. The AG-HPX300P also features a synchro scan function that suit shooting conditions.
... desired. Combined with the variable frame rate functions, this allows you to create blurring or stop motion effects. 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... signal level while maintaining contrast to extend the dynamic range making it possible to correctly render highlight areas without overexposure and loss of 1/7200 s *1. The AG-HPX300P also features a synchro scan function that suit shooting conditions.
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... who shot the video, the name of video and audio. The control can be disabled. Unislot wireless receiver compatible The AG-HPX300P is useful for up editing work with camera recording of the reporter, the shooting location or a text memo and other real-time data to P2 cards or SD memory... clip by stripping out the desired frames from the list of charge by copying data between text memo labels. SD memory card slot The camera provides an SD memory card slot for checking clip content and speeding up to 100) that can be loaded as clip metadata. HD/SD...
... who shot the video, the name of video and audio. The control can be disabled. Unislot wireless receiver compatible The AG-HPX300P is useful for up editing work with camera recording of the reporter, the shooting location or a text memo and other real-time data to P2 cards or SD memory... clip by stripping out the desired frames from the list of charge by copying data between text memo labels. SD memory card slot The camera provides an SD memory card slot for checking clip content and speeding up to 100) that can be loaded as clip metadata. HD/SD...
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https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ *4 For details, refer to the AJ-YAX800G User's ...Desk at the following Web sites. DVCPRO/DV standard device complying with the IEEE1394 standard *1 The camera is equipped with a battery holder as standard. *2 The camera comes with a Fujinon lens. *3 For the latest information on the supplied CD-ROM. *6... Hard carrying case AJ-HT901G Shotgun microphone (Phantom +48 V) AG-MC200G AJ-MC700P Lens *2 (Bayonet type) FUJINON, CANON Tripod adapter SHAN-TM700 Video encoder card AJ-YAX800G *4 AG-HPX300P Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Remote control unit *5 AJ-RC10G ...
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ *4 For details, refer to the AJ-YAX800G User's ...Desk at the following Web sites. DVCPRO/DV standard device complying with the IEEE1394 standard *1 The camera is equipped with a battery holder as standard. *2 The camera comes with a Fujinon lens. *3 For the latest information on the supplied CD-ROM. *6... Hard carrying case AJ-HT901G Shotgun microphone (Phantom +48 V) AG-MC200G AJ-MC700P Lens *2 (Bayonet type) FUJINON, CANON Tripod adapter SHAN-TM700 Video encoder card AJ-YAX800G *4 AG-HPX300P Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Remote control unit *5 AJ-RC10G ...
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... logo is a registered trademark. • MMC (MultiMediaCard) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. 25 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp This lamp indicates the active status of the image on and... could be damaged. 26 DVCPRO/DV connector An IEEE1394 standard connector for recording and loading camera setting menus or lens files, uploading meta data and recording proxies (optional). ... operate normally when a mini SD adapter is installed without inserting a card. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av About SD and SDHC memory cards • The SDHC card...
... logo is a registered trademark. • MMC (MultiMediaCard) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. 25 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp This lamp indicates the active status of the image on and... could be damaged. 26 DVCPRO/DV connector An IEEE1394 standard connector for recording and loading camera setting menus or lens files, uploading meta data and recording proxies (optional). ... operate normally when a mini SD adapter is installed without inserting a card. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av About SD and SDHC memory cards • The SDHC card...
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... 2 TC IN connector (BNC) To externally lock the time code, input a reference time code to this connector to input a reference signal to genlock the camera unit or externally lock the time code. Use the Cursor SET button to lock the time code of that time code generation continues. For details... 62). 3 TC OUT connector (BNC) Connect this switch to continue recording of clips that are not 24P/24PA clips may break the sequence of the AG-HPX300P. For details, refer to [Outputting the time code externally] (page 63). 4 HOLD button Pressing this button to externally lock the time code....
... 2 TC IN connector (BNC) To externally lock the time code, input a reference time code to this connector to input a reference signal to genlock the camera unit or externally lock the time code. Use the Cursor SET button to lock the time code of that time code generation continues. For details... 62). 3 TC OUT connector (BNC) Connect this switch to continue recording of clips that are not 24P/24PA clips may break the sequence of the AG-HPX300P. For details, refer to [Outputting the time code externally] (page 63). 4 HOLD button Pressing this button to externally lock the time code....
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.... The P2 CARD ACCESS LED for the first time, be sure to static electricity, close the card slot cover before moving the camera. • Format P2 cards only on the POWER switch. 2 Open the card slot cover. 4 Push the eject button that.... Raise the eject button. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards NOTE When using the camera recorder for the appropriate slot indicates the status of the P2 card. Press the raised eject button to [P2 CARD...eject button. 3 Then depress the eject button to the right. • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX300P.
.... The P2 CARD ACCESS LED for the first time, be sure to static electricity, close the card slot cover before moving the camera. • Format P2 cards only on the POWER switch. 2 Open the card slot cover. 4 Push the eject button that.... Raise the eject button. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards NOTE When using the camera recorder for the appropriate slot indicates the status of the P2 card. Press the raised eject button to [P2 CARD...eject button. 3 Then depress the eject button to the right. • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX300P.
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... remove the P2 card. INFO READING The P2 card has Card full no free space. The P2 card Stays off the power, then restart the AG-HPX300P to reformat the card. • If a P2 card is inserted while another P2 card is being played back, the inserted P2 card is positioned... starts when playback ends. • A P2 card inserted in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. Card recognition NO CARD standby. *1 MODE CHECK appears in orange. When the camera is used in orange Being recognized The P2 card is being performed. SUPPORTED Replace the card. If this way, remove cards when the...
... remove the P2 card. INFO READING The P2 card has Card full no free space. The P2 card Stays off the power, then restart the AG-HPX300P to reformat the card. • If a P2 card is inserted while another P2 card is being played back, the inserted P2 card is positioned... starts when playback ends. • A P2 card inserted in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. Card recognition NO CARD standby. *1 MODE CHECK appears in orange. When the camera is used in orange Being recognized The P2 card is being performed. SUPPORTED Replace the card. If this way, remove cards when the...
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... NOTE • Card model numbers and capacities above will extend recording time depending on system mode. For details, refer to the AG-HPX300P This camera supports the following Web site. SD (480i) DVCPRO50 DVCPRO Approx. 128 min. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 card recording times P2... 100 DVCPRO HD AVC-I 50 DVCPRO50 DVCPRO DV Continuous recording time Approx. 5 min. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Splitting clips recorded on P2 cards This camera will handle such clips as separate clips by nonlinear editing software or a PC. Greater capacities and technical ...
... NOTE • Card model numbers and capacities above will extend recording time depending on system mode. For details, refer to the AG-HPX300P This camera supports the following Web site. SD (480i) DVCPRO50 DVCPRO Approx. 128 min. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 card recording times P2... 100 DVCPRO HD AVC-I 50 DVCPRO50 DVCPRO DV Continuous recording time Approx. 5 min. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Splitting clips recorded on P2 cards This camera will handle such clips as separate clips by nonlinear editing software or a PC. Greater capacities and technical ...
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To adjust the white balance, follow the steps below shows the required size for the white space. NOTE • Do not point the camera at a high-brightness area. • The white object must appear at a point where the light conditions match those for the light source of ...• A white object (cloth or wall) may be readjusted. For higher quality, it . • The switch returns to the central position with the AG-HPX300P, the black and white balances must be used instead of a white pattern. Adjusting the White Balance Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must...
To adjust the white balance, follow the steps below shows the required size for the white space. NOTE • Do not point the camera at a high-brightness area. • The white object must appear at a point where the light conditions match those for the light source of ...• A white object (cloth or wall) may be readjusted. For higher quality, it . • The switch returns to the central position with the AG-HPX300P, the black and white balances must be used instead of a white pattern. Adjusting the White Balance Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must...
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...AWB toggles the color temperature between 3200K and 5600K. LOW LIGHT There is higher than the temperature indicated. Setting auto tracking white balance (ATW) This camera is equipped with an auto tracking white balance (ATW) function that it . • The switch returns to B ch. For details, refer... Description AWB Ach The color temperature is too much light. It can be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX300P the first time. • Your AG-HPX300P has not been used to white balance See [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 65). LEVEL OVER There is too...
...AWB toggles the color temperature between 3200K and 5600K. LOW LIGHT There is higher than the temperature indicated. Setting auto tracking white balance (ATW) This camera is equipped with an auto tracking white balance (ATW) function that it . • The switch returns to B ch. For details, refer... Description AWB Ach The color temperature is too much light. It can be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX300P the first time. • Your AG-HPX300P has not been used to white balance See [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 65). LEVEL OVER There is too...
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.... • During HD-Y signal input in 720P system mode, GENLOCK input for Recording Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your AG-HPX300P may be externally locked. Recording resumes when the signal returns to an external generator. It is also possible to lock an external time code... red in the VBS signal of the VIDEO OUT connector of the time code cannot be input as the reference device. The continuity of the camera cannot be locked to normal.
.... • During HD-Y signal input in 720P system mode, GENLOCK input for Recording Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your AG-HPX300P may be externally locked. Recording resumes when the signal returns to an external generator. It is also possible to lock an external time code... red in the VBS signal of the VIDEO OUT connector of the time code cannot be input as the reference device. The continuity of the camera cannot be locked to normal.
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...not a malfunction. The time code cannot be distorted, but this time code even if time code input should subsequently cease. AG-HPX300P Cautions in switching the power source from the camera's TC OUT connector to a VTR or other devices use this is because of the TCG switch, the time code is ....* Note that the following events release slave status. • When TC PRESET is performed • When the REC SIGNAL option in the same camera mode as the AG-HPX300P. For details, refer to VIDEO OUT. Setting the user bits when the time code is externally locked, be breaks in tune with...
...not a malfunction. The time code cannot be distorted, but this time code even if time code input should subsequently cease. AG-HPX300P Cautions in switching the power source from the camera's TC OUT connector to a VTR or other devices use this is because of the TCG switch, the time code is ....* Note that the following events release slave status. • When TC PRESET is performed • When the REC SIGNAL option in the same camera mode as the AG-HPX300P. For details, refer to VIDEO OUT. Setting the user bits when the time code is externally locked, be breaks in tune with...
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...%...109% Sets the level of the left-leaning zebra pattern 2. from the VIDEO OUT connector. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Zebra pattern display The AG-HPX300P can display two zebra patterns. Turning the ZEBRA switch on VIDEO OUT signals. OFF: The zebra pattern is not displayed in video output Specifies...
...%...109% Sets the level of the left-leaning zebra pattern 2. from the VIDEO OUT connector. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Zebra pattern display The AG-HPX300P can display two zebra patterns. Turning the ZEBRA switch on VIDEO OUT signals. OFF: The zebra pattern is not displayed in video output Specifies...
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... default. • Setting data file operations may end in the SYSTEM SETUP screen. AG-HPX300P SD CARD SCENE FILE (Factory defaults) SCENE FILE (Current operating status values) SCENE FILE (Saved camera values) F1 Default value F2 Default value SCENE FILE screen INTIAL *1 F1 Current value ... F1 F2 SCENE F3 FILE 4 F4 F5 F6 USER FILE (Factory defaults) USER FILE (Current operating status values) USER FILE (Saved camera values) USER FILE initial value Current USER FILE values Saved USER FILE values OTHER FUNCTIONS screen OTHER FUNCTIONS screen USER FILE � INTIAL ...
... default. • Setting data file operations may end in the SYSTEM SETUP screen. AG-HPX300P SD CARD SCENE FILE (Factory defaults) SCENE FILE (Current operating status values) SCENE FILE (Saved camera values) F1 Default value F2 Default value SCENE FILE screen INTIAL *1 F1 Current value ... F1 F2 SCENE F3 FILE 4 F4 F5 F6 USER FILE (Factory defaults) USER FILE (Current operating status values) USER FILE (Saved camera values) USER FILE initial value Current USER FILE values Saved USER FILE values OTHER FUNCTIONS screen OTHER FUNCTIONS screen USER FILE � INTIAL ...
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...cards and to read [SD memory card precautions] (page 21) regarding SD memory handling. Reformat such SD cards in the camera before pushing the SD memory card further into the AG-HPX300P with the lid closed. NOTE SD memory cards may the wrong side up to four files of setup menu... settings on an SD or SDHC memory card (optional accessory), you to quickly configure camera settings before recording. CARD FUNCTIONS SCENE FINE...
...cards and to read [SD memory card precautions] (page 21) regarding SD memory handling. Reformat such SD cards in the camera before pushing the SD memory card further into the AG-HPX300P with the lid closed. NOTE SD memory cards may the wrong side up to four files of setup menu... settings on an SD or SDHC memory card (optional accessory), you to quickly configure camera settings before recording. CARD FUNCTIONS SCENE FINE...
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...[FRONT] depending on the audio channel to the MIC IN jack on the camera. 1 Open the microphone holder. Chapter 5 Preparation Preparing for Audio Input Take the following steps to prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. Microphone holder AUDIO IN Switch 2 Mount the ...microphone and tighten the clamping screw. When Using the Front Microphone The AG-MC200G microphone kit (optional) includes a microphone that can be ...
...[FRONT] depending on the audio channel to the MIC IN jack on the camera. 1 Open the microphone holder. Chapter 5 Preparation Preparing for Audio Input Take the following steps to prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. Microphone holder AUDIO IN Switch 2 Mount the ...microphone and tighten the clamping screw. When Using the Front Microphone The AG-MC200G microphone kit (optional) includes a microphone that can be ...
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...A current. Connecting an external switch to check polarity before connecting an external device as a tally lamp, which is convenient when the camera is mounted on the camera can be connected and used as incorrect connection could lead to damage. 99 Chapter 5 Preparation (Connection example) 41 32 DC OUT connector... (For details on connecting the connector, refer to page 164.) LED Resist ance REC Start/Stop 1: GND 2: TALLY OUT The AG-HPX300P has open collector output TALLY ON: Low impedance TALLY OFF: High impedance 3: REC Start/Stop switch This pin is connected in parallel with...
...A current. Connecting an external switch to check polarity before connecting an external device as a tally lamp, which is convenient when the camera is mounted on the camera can be connected and used as incorrect connection could lead to damage. 99 Chapter 5 Preparation (Connection example) 41 32 DC OUT connector... (For details on connecting the connector, refer to page 164.) LED Resist ance REC Start/Stop 1: GND 2: TALLY OUT The AG-HPX300P has open collector output TALLY ON: Low impedance TALLY OFF: High impedance 3: REC Start/Stop switch This pin is connected in parallel with...
