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...Details are being recorded normally. ● Should video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we will only change and redistribute the source codes of this camera or a PC will not assume liability for such failure. in this software. When using the...of Microsoft Corporation in the original (English-language) text.) To obtain the source codes, go to the following home page: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from a laser beam. Details on MIT-License can be found on the card ...
...Details are being recorded normally. ● Should video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we will only change and redistribute the source codes of this camera or a PC will not assume liability for such failure. in this software. When using the...of Microsoft Corporation in the original (English-language) text.) To obtain the source codes, go to the following home page: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from a laser beam. Details on MIT-License can be found on the card ...
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...P2 Card Content 32 P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards 32 P2 card recording times 32 Handling P2 Card Recording 32 Basic Procedures 34 Shooting ...35 Normal Recording 36 Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording 37 Native recording 37 Standard recording 38 Using variable frame rates (VFR 38 Shooting in the 1080i... 43 Normal and Variable Speed Playback 44 Video and recording formats 45 Multiple HD/SD formats 45 Selecting recording signals in CAMERA MODE 45 Selecting MCR mode recording and playback signals 46 Selecting video output 46 List of recording, playback and output formats...
...P2 Card Content 32 P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards 32 P2 card recording times 32 Handling P2 Card Recording 32 Basic Procedures 34 Shooting ...35 Normal Recording 36 Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording 37 Native recording 37 Standard recording 38 Using variable frame rates (VFR 38 Shooting in the 1080i... 43 Normal and Variable Speed Playback 44 Video and recording formats 45 Multiple HD/SD formats 45 Selecting recording signals in CAMERA MODE 45 Selecting MCR mode recording and playback signals 46 Selecting video output 46 List of recording, playback and output formats...
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...finder Status Indication Layout 67 Selecting Viewfinder Display Information 67 Screen displays 68 Warnings ...71 P2 card playback data indication 71 Errors ...72 Camera status display 72 USER buttons assignment information (at mode check 72 Checking and displaying shooting status 73 Setting ... 95 Preparing for Audio Input 98 When Using the Front Microphone 98 When Using Audio Devices 99 Attaching Accessories 100 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod 100 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 101 Attaching the Rain Cover 101 Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Knob 101 Connecting...
...finder Status Indication Layout 67 Selecting Viewfinder Display Information 67 Screen displays 68 Warnings ...71 P2 card playback data indication 71 Errors ...72 Camera status display 72 USER buttons assignment information (at mode check 72 Checking and displaying shooting status 73 Setting ... 95 Preparing for Audio Input 98 When Using the Front Microphone 98 When Using Audio Devices 99 Attaching Accessories 100 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod 100 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 101 Attaching the Rain Cover 101 Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Knob 101 Connecting...
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... IEEE1394 Connector 135 Recording DVCPRO/DV signals input to 1394 connector 135 Inspections Before Shooting 137 Preparing for Inspections 137 Inspecting the Camera Unit 138 Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions 138 Maintenance 141 Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder 141 Eyepiece Care 141 Phenomenon Inherent......113 Clip Property 113 P2 Card Status Display 113 SD memory card Status Display 115 Confirmation of Metadata Upload 115 Viewfinder and LCD Menus 116 Using the menus 116 Initializing the menu settings 117 Setup menu structure 118 Camera (CAM) mode menu 118...
... IEEE1394 Connector 135 Recording DVCPRO/DV signals input to 1394 connector 135 Inspections Before Shooting 137 Preparing for Inspections 137 Inspecting the Camera Unit 138 Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions 138 Maintenance 141 Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder 141 Eyepiece Care 141 Phenomenon Inherent......113 Clip Property 113 P2 Card Status Display 113 SD memory card Status Display 115 Confirmation of Metadata Upload 115 Viewfinder and LCD Menus 116 Using the menus 116 Initializing the menu settings 117 Setup menu structure 118 Camera (CAM) mode menu 118...
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...rate converter. All these features make possible recording of 24P/30P (25P in all times. Four P2 card slots enable extended HD recording and deliver the reliability, speed and IT functionality that is ...at: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ * 24P, 30P and 60P/60i indicate recording at all video formats. ■Multiple HD/SD formats The camera supports recording in 20 HD... and other applications anywhere in the world. 1080i/720P HD recording uses the DVCPRO HD codec for broadcast use while SD recording is performed in the camera. Native mode also extends the recording time....
...rate converter. All these features make possible recording of 24P/30P (25P in all times. Four P2 card slots enable extended HD recording and deliver the reliability, speed and IT functionality that is ...at: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ * 24P, 30P and 60P/60i indicate recording at all video formats. ■Multiple HD/SD formats The camera supports recording in 20 HD... and other applications anywhere in the world. 1080i/720P HD recording uses the DVCPRO HD codec for broadcast use while SD recording is performed in the camera. Native mode also extends the recording time....
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...;uctuations, this way gives you virtually unlimited recording capacity. ●Loop recording: Setting the camera for backing up to four channels. Transfer speeds far surpassing those of a P2 card driver (provided with their moving parts could never match. The 4channel audio capability makes ...over a network without degradation. The four P2 card slots allow continuous recording on four P2 cards and also offer the following recording capabilities in a memory card camera-recorder. ●Card selection: A card in any slot can repeatedly rerecord on a P2 card as a single file ...
...;uctuations, this way gives you virtually unlimited recording capacity. ●Loop recording: Setting the camera for backing up to four channels. Transfer speeds far surpassing those of a P2 card driver (provided with their moving parts could never match. The 4channel audio capability makes ...over a network without degradation. The four P2 card slots allow continuous recording on four P2 cards and also offer the following recording capabilities in a memory card camera-recorder. ●Card selection: A card in any slot can repeatedly rerecord on a P2 card as a single file ...
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...button operation. This data file can flexibly handle both video and audio recording. To preview a clip on a PC (P2 Viewer). ■SD memory card slot The camera provides an SD memory card slot for adjusting the sound level when you have to check clip data, simply choose the clip... you to make backups on an external VTR (with HD-SDI input) in a nonlinear editing program. * "P2 Viewer" is also provided. When a P2 card is particularly...
...button operation. This data file can flexibly handle both video and audio recording. To preview a clip on a PC (P2 Viewer). ■SD memory card slot The camera provides an SD memory card slot for adjusting the sound level when you have to check clip data, simply choose the clip... you to make backups on an external VTR (with HD-SDI input) in a nonlinear editing program. * "P2 Viewer" is also provided. When a P2 card is particularly...
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...about 4× normal speed. During playback, it remains on . For details, refer to [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of Panasonic SD/SDHC memory cards and mini SD cards is used for recording, playback or clip operations when this camera. • To format a memory card on a PC, use the dedicated software that can... characters onto the video output (VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT OUT and SDI OUT) to send data via the USB 2.0 connector. https : / / ew w.pavc.panasonic.co.jp / pro -av / • This camera supports 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB SD memory cards and 4...
...about 4× normal speed. During playback, it remains on . For details, refer to [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of Panasonic SD/SDHC memory cards and mini SD cards is used for recording, playback or clip operations when this camera. • To format a memory card on a PC, use the dedicated software that can... characters onto the video output (VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT OUT and SDI OUT) to send data via the USB 2.0 connector. https : / / ew w.pavc.panasonic.co.jp / pro -av / • This camera supports 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB SD memory cards and 4...
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...;neon Technologies AG. 26 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp This lamp indicates the active status of focus The white area moves to select AUTO, 1080i, 480i, or 576i. When the image is out of the SD memory card. Turning on the focus assist function displays a frequency distribution graph ...This LED indicates access status for all four P2 card slots. ON: Enables the REC START/STOP button. This connector does not support up -conversion. 29 1394 connector • Connect an IEEE1394 cable to this button to change the frame rate until the camera is set the shooting conditions for a scene...
...;neon Technologies AG. 26 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp This lamp indicates the active status of focus The white area moves to select AUTO, 1080i, 480i, or 576i. When the image is out of the SD memory card. Turning on the focus assist function displays a frequency distribution graph ...This LED indicates access status for all four P2 card slots. ON: Enables the REC START/STOP button. This connector does not support up -conversion. 29 1394 connector • Connect an IEEE1394 cable to this button to change the frame rate until the camera is set the shooting conditions for a scene...
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... details, refer to [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page 64). 2 TC IN connector (BNC) This connector is used to input a reference signal before the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is used to advance the time code only during normal recording. For details, refer to [Externally...Use these buttons to 0:00:00. When the TCG switch is positioned at any other frame rate may break the sequence of F-RUN the P2 card recording status. Always use the CURSOR and SET buttons to continuously advance the time code independently of time code recording. The JOG dial ...
... details, refer to [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page 64). 2 TC IN connector (BNC) This connector is used to input a reference signal before the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is used to advance the time code only during normal recording. For details, refer to [Externally...Use these buttons to 0:00:00. When the TCG switch is positioned at any other frame rate may break the sequence of F-RUN the P2 card recording status. Always use the CURSOR and SET buttons to continuously advance the time code independently of time code recording. The JOG dial ...
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...Alternatively, it can use the thumbnail menu buttons, CURSOR and SET buttons to manipulate or delete clips, or format P2 cards. ON: Back and rear tally lamps enabled. CAM: Lights red in CAMERA mode. OFF: Back and rear tally lamps disabled. 3 WARNING lamp This lamp starts blinking or lights up ...if something unusual occurs in the memory. 4 Rear tally lamp When the BACK TALLY switch is set on the P2 card in a thumbnail format. Chapter 2...
...Alternatively, it can use the thumbnail menu buttons, CURSOR and SET buttons to manipulate or delete clips, or format P2 cards. ON: Back and rear tally lamps enabled. CAM: Lights red in CAMERA mode. OFF: Back and rear tally lamps disabled. 3 WARNING lamp This lamp starts blinking or lights up ...if something unusual occurs in the memory. 4 Rear tally lamp When the BACK TALLY switch is set on the P2 card in a thumbnail format. Chapter 2...
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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards When using the camera recorder for the appropriate slot indicates the status of P2 cards] (page 32). 30 P2 Cards P2 CARD ACCESS LED Slide lock button Slide-out door • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX500P/E. EJECT button The card must be sure to the left. •...
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards When using the camera recorder for the appropriate slot indicates the status of P2 cards] (page 32). 30 P2 Cards P2 CARD ACCESS LED Slide lock button Slide-out door • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX500P/E. EJECT button The card must be sure to the left. •...
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...nder displays "TURN POWER OFF" and the AG-HPX500P/E gives a warning using P2 Viewer software. In this way, remove cards when the camera has been powered down EJECT button to release the P2 card. • When a P2 card is being accessed or it may be not be immediately recognized during access ...may not be formatted properly. When the camera is used in orange), do not move ...
...nder displays "TURN POWER OFF" and the AG-HPX500P/E gives a warning using P2 Viewer software. In this way, remove cards when the camera has been powered down EJECT button to release the P2 card. • When a P2 card is being accessed or it may be not be immediately recognized during access ...may not be formatted properly. When the camera is used in orange), do not move ...
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...(during recording or playback), but does not take effect until access to the card ceases. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Handling P2 Card Recording The P2 card is a semiconductor memory card designed for current recording mode (loop, interval or one-shot recording). Write...Approx. 5 min. Approx. 16 min DVCPRO/DV Approx. Such recordings may require updating the camera driver. Write-protect switchover can be handled as a single clip in orange Being The P2 card is not supported by nonlinear editing software or a PC. Blinks in green Recording enabled ...
...(during recording or playback), but does not take effect until access to the card ceases. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Handling P2 Card Recording The P2 card is a semiconductor memory card designed for current recording mode (loop, interval or one-shot recording). Write...Approx. 5 min. Approx. 16 min DVCPRO/DV Approx. Such recordings may require updating the camera driver. Write-protect switchover can be handled as a single clip in orange Being The P2 card is not supported by nonlinear editing software or a PC. Blinks in green Recording enabled ...
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...remaining level in orange or green. Then, close the slide-out door. • When more than one P2 card slot contains a P2 card, the card in order of slot number, a P2 card inserted later will be accessed until the other cards have been used in Slot 1 is turned off...it with a fully charged battery, check battery installation. 3 Insert a P2 card and ensure that the P2 CARD ACCESS LED stays on a shoot, pre-inspect your memory card camera-recorder, see [Inspections Before Shooting] (page 137). Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion 1 Insert a charged battery pack. 2 Turn the POWER switch...
...remaining level in orange or green. Then, close the slide-out door. • When more than one P2 card slot contains a P2 card, the card in order of slot number, a P2 card inserted later will be accessed until the other cards have been used in Slot 1 is turned off...it with a fully charged battery, check battery installation. 3 Insert a P2 card and ensure that the P2 CARD ACCESS LED stays on a shoot, pre-inspect your memory card camera-recorder, see [Inspections Before Shooting] (page 137). Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion 1 Insert a charged battery pack. 2 Turn the POWER switch...
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...again. For more information on viewfinder displays, see [Adjusting the White Balance] (page 50) and [Adjusting the Black Balance] (page 51). 3 Point the camera at the center of the screen. For directions on making adjustments, see [Viewfinder Status Indication Layout] (page 67). 3 GAIN switch Normally, this should...or R-RUN. 6 AUDIO SELECT CH 1/CH 2 Set to AUTO. • The slot selected for recording switches with each press of the USER button, and the P2 CARD ACCESS LED of the card to be set to 3200K or 5600K. ■If the white balance is not saved and you to ON...
...again. For more information on viewfinder displays, see [Adjusting the White Balance] (page 50) and [Adjusting the Black Balance] (page 51). 3 Point the camera at the center of the screen. For directions on making adjustments, see [Viewfinder Status Indication Layout] (page 67). 3 GAIN switch Normally, this should...or R-RUN. 6 AUDIO SELECT CH 1/CH 2 Set to AUTO. • The slot selected for recording switches with each press of the USER button, and the P2 CARD ACCESS LED of the card to be set to 3200K or 5600K. ■If the white balance is not saved and you to ON...
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...in one session is not recognized. • When terminating a short recording • When terminating a recording that has just continued onto a second P2 card 36 Basic Procedures And the REC START/STOP button operation is referred to start recording. • During recording, the REC lamp in the... viewfinder stays illuminated. 6 To stop data write operations to a P2 card in the viewfinder goes out. ■Operation Buttons In CAMERA mode, all operation buttons (REW, FF, PLAY, STILL, STOP) are disabled. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 4 ...
...in one session is not recognized. • When terminating a short recording • When terminating a recording that has just continued onto a second P2 card 36 Basic Procedures And the REC START/STOP button operation is referred to start recording. • During recording, the REC lamp in the... viewfinder stays illuminated. 6 To stop data write operations to a P2 card in the viewfinder goes out. ■Operation Buttons In CAMERA mode, all operation buttons (REW, FF, PLAY, STILL, STOP) are disabled. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 4 ...
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... FILM CAM, and set the desired recording frame rate using the SCENE FILE dial. • If necessary, before doing this, perform the camera settings from 12 frames per second (fps) to 2.5 times longer than in the 24P, 30P and 60P modes (25P or 50P at which...refer to 30P, 25P or 24P). The signals are actually recorded. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording This camera takes full advantage of P2 card characteristics by providing frame skipping (undercranking) recording and high-speed (overcranking) recording without the use of a frame rate converter. (The...
... FILM CAM, and set the desired recording frame rate using the SCENE FILE dial. • If necessary, before doing this, perform the camera settings from 12 frames per second (fps) to 2.5 times longer than in the 24P, 30P and 60P modes (25P or 50P at which...refer to 30P, 25P or 24P). The signals are actually recorded. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording This camera takes full advantage of P2 card characteristics by providing frame skipping (undercranking) recording and high-speed (overcranking) recording without the use of a frame rate converter. (The...
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...116). • OPERATION TYPE item: VIDEO CAM • Recording format: They are available at 1080i/60i (50i), 1080i/30P (25P), 720P/60P (50P), 720P/30P (25P), or in the menu option RECORDING ...SETUP screen are set as described below . Special Recording Modes Chapter 3 Recording and Playback During P2 card recording, setting items in the menu option RECORDING SETUP screen provides the following settings. &#...in SD at 60i (50i), 30P (25P). For details on menu operation, refer to CAMERA mode, after poweron, and after the following recording modes will disable the pre-recording function ...
...116). • OPERATION TYPE item: VIDEO CAM • Recording format: They are available at 1080i/60i (50i), 1080i/30P (25P), 720P/60P (50P), 720P/30P (25P), or in the menu option RECORDING ...SETUP screen are set as described below . Special Recording Modes Chapter 3 Recording and Playback During P2 card recording, setting items in the menu option RECORDING SETUP screen provides the following settings. &#...in SD at 60i (50i), 30P (25P). For details on menu operation, refer to CAMERA mode, after poweron, and after the following recording modes will disable the pre-recording function ...
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...compatible with hot-swap playback. 42 Special Recording Modes The succeeding operations are available at 1080i/60i (50i), 1080i/30P (25P), 720P/60P (50P), 720P/30P (25P), or in SD at ... not available if a DIR ENTRY NG CARD is inserted. • Canceling this function, turn the camera off or select NORMAL in an empty card slot (for recording. Note that recognition of the operation ...the REC START/STOP button to stop recording. • To cancel this function may take some time. P2 cards should be delayed depending on menu operation, refer to [Using the menus] (page 116). •...
...compatible with hot-swap playback. 42 Special Recording Modes The succeeding operations are available at 1080i/60i (50i), 1080i/30P (25P), 720P/60P (50P), 720P/30P (25P), or in SD at ... not available if a DIR ENTRY NG CARD is inserted. • Canceling this function, turn the camera off or select NORMAL in an empty card slot (for recording. Note that recognition of the operation ...the REC START/STOP button to stop recording. • To cancel this function may take some time. P2 cards should be delayed depending on menu operation, refer to [Using the menus] (page 116). •...
