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...Recording 36 Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording 37 Native recording 37 Standard recording 38 Using variable frame rates (VFR 38 Shooting in the 1080i/480i Progressive Mode 39 Special Recording Modes 40 Pre-recording (PRE REC 40 Interval recording (INTERVAL REC 40 One-shot recording (ONE-SHOT...(SHOT MARK) Recording Function 43 Text Memo Recording Function 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...
...Recording 36 Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording 37 Native recording 37 Standard recording 38 Using variable frame rates (VFR 38 Shooting in the 1080i/480i Progressive Mode 39 Special Recording Modes 40 Pre-recording (PRE REC 40 Interval recording (INTERVAL REC 40 One-shot recording (ONE-SHOT...(SHOT MARK) Recording Function 43 Text Memo Recording Function 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...
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...a broad lineup of broadcast and industrial 2/3-inch zoom lenses from the IEEE1394 connector on compatible systems, visit our website at: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ * 24P, 30P and 60P/60i indicate recording at the normal rate provides speed effects without using a frame rate ...image formats making it ready for news gathering, program production, film making 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 DVCPRO50 / DVCPRO/DV multicodec. ■Variable frame rate makes speed ...
...a broad lineup of broadcast and industrial 2/3-inch zoom lenses from the IEEE1394 connector on compatible systems, visit our website at: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ * 24P, 30P and 60P/60i indicate recording at the normal rate provides speed effects without using a frame rate ...image formats making it ready for news gathering, program production, film making 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 DVCPRO50 / DVCPRO/DV multicodec. ■Variable frame rate makes speed ...
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... help to a USER button (USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2). ■Immediate startup and reliable data protection When you press the REC button in all HD/SD signal formats without digitizing. In normal use, there is useful for a set intervals (from 2 frames to locate a blank section before recording. ...frame to 1 second) each device). The 4channel audio capability makes both microphone and line input possible on up to 3 seconds in HD and 7 seconds in standby mode*2. HD-SDI output, time code input and output, GEN lock input and USB 2.0 connector are using it far more efficient than ...
... help to a USER button (USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2). ■Immediate startup and reliable data protection When you press the REC button in all HD/SD signal formats without digitizing. In normal use, there is useful for a set intervals (from 2 frames to locate a blank section before recording. ...frame to 1 second) each device). The 4channel audio capability makes both microphone and line input possible on up to 3 seconds in HD and 7 seconds in standby mode*2. HD-SDI output, time code input and output, GEN lock input and USB 2.0 connector are using it far more efficient than ...
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... video, the name of charge by P2 card users. ■Shot marker and text memo If desired, you can also down convert and output HD content. ●VIDEO OUT: Outputs down -converter is particularly useful for adjusting the sound level when you to attach empty post-it . Chapter ... ■Clip thumbnail preview The camera records each clip either during or after recording. Aspect mode can be selected. ●SDI OUT (HD/SD): The HD-SDI output allows you want from the list of the sound recording level. The control can also be disabled. 11 Recording and Playback Features...
... video, the name of charge by P2 card users. ■Shot marker and text memo If desired, you can also down convert and output HD content. ●VIDEO OUT: Outputs down -converter is particularly useful for adjusting the sound level when you to attach empty post-it . Chapter ... ■Clip thumbnail preview The camera records each clip either during or after recording. Aspect mode can be selected. ●SDI OUT (HD/SD): The HD-SDI output allows you want from the list of the sound recording level. The control can also be disabled. 11 Recording and Playback Features...
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... vision recording and smooth editing and dubbing. P2 mode shooting and playback (Pages 30 and 34) P2 card You can use the following features: • HD (High Definition) recording • Multi format recording • Variable frame rates Slow & quick motion recording • Maximum 4 channel uncompressed digital audio recording 12 Outline of...
... vision recording and smooth editing and dubbing. P2 mode shooting and playback (Pages 30 and 34) P2 card You can use the following features: • HD (High Definition) recording • Multi format recording • Variable frame rates Slow & quick motion recording • Maximum 4 channel uncompressed digital audio recording 12 Outline of...
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...During pause, this function is externally locked. • The reference signal must be a Y signal (1080/60i, 720/60P, 1080/50i or 720/50P) (HD) or a composite signal (480/60i or 576/50i). • GENLOCK cannot be engaged during playback. 23 REMOTE (remote control) connector By connecting the extension control... format to the input signal format before starting recording. Be sure to insert a card when an adapter is installed.) • Use of Panasonic SD/SDHC memory cards and mini SD cards is on during recording. 19 P2 CARD ACCESS LED This LED indicates the recording and playback status...
...During pause, this function is externally locked. • The reference signal must be a Y signal (1080/60i, 720/60P, 1080/50i or 720/50P) (HD) or a composite signal (480/60i or 576/50i). • GENLOCK cannot be engaged during playback. 23 REMOTE (remote control) connector By connecting the extension control... format to the input signal format before starting recording. Be sure to insert a card when an adapter is installed.) • Use of Panasonic SD/SDHC memory cards and mini SD cards is on during recording. 19 P2 CARD ACCESS LED This LED indicates the recording and playback status...
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...recording or playback), but does not take effect until access to record. Card not supported The card is enabled. Approx. 64 min. * DVCPRO HD excludes 720P/30PN, 720P/24PN and 720P/25PN. • This camera cannot use AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) cards. • The indicated capacities ...operations (display, delete, recover, copy, etc.). Blinks in orange Selected for recording Writing and reading enabled for the DVCPRO P2 series, Panasonic's line of professional video and broadcast equipment. 32 P2 Cards Blinks in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the ...
...recording or playback), but does not take effect until access to record. Card not supported The card is enabled. Approx. 64 min. * DVCPRO HD excludes 720P/30PN, 720P/24PN and 720P/25PN. • This camera cannot use AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) cards. • The indicated capacities ...operations (display, delete, recover, copy, etc.). Blinks in orange Selected for recording Writing and reading enabled for the DVCPRO P2 series, Panasonic's line of professional video and broadcast equipment. 32 P2 Cards Blinks in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the ...
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...following recording modes will record audio and video a time period prior to start recording a certain number of seconds (approx. 3 seconds for HD recordings or approx. 7 seconds for the prerecording time interval stated above may not be possible when recording is started immediately after the following...is used to start of video input via the IEEE1394 connector • When changing recording formats • After a change in SD at 1080i/60i (50i), 1080i/30P (25P), 720P/60P (50P), 720P/30P (25P), or in the PREREC MODE item. Starting recording Stopping recording (time) Actual ...
...following recording modes will record audio and video a time period prior to start recording a certain number of seconds (approx. 3 seconds for HD recordings or approx. 7 seconds for the prerecording time interval stated above may not be possible when recording is started immediately after the following...is used to start of video input via the IEEE1394 connector • When changing recording formats • After a change in SD at 1080i/60i (50i), 1080i/30P (25P), 720P/60P (50P), 720P/30P (25P), or in the PREREC MODE item. Starting recording Stopping recording (time) Actual ...
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...and Settings for Recording Adjustments and 4 Chapter Settings for Recording Video and recording formats Multiple HD/SD formats This unit supports recordings in 20 HD and SD video formats. 1080i/720p HD recording uses the DVCPRO HD codec, while SD recording is performed in DVCPRO50 / DVCPRO/DV multi-codec. ■...recording times are native recording formats. In addition to the video format and codec, function setup and the number of REC FORMAT recording formats (1080i, (RECORDING SETUP 720P, 480i/576i) and frame screen) rates (60P/50P, 60i/50i, 30P/25P, 24P, 24PA). ●720P/...
...and Settings for Recording Adjustments and 4 Chapter Settings for Recording Video and recording formats Multiple HD/SD formats This unit supports recordings in 20 HD and SD video formats. 1080i/720p HD recording uses the DVCPRO HD codec, while SD recording is performed in DVCPRO50 / DVCPRO/DV multi-codec. ■...recording times are native recording formats. In addition to the video format and codec, function setup and the number of REC FORMAT recording formats (1080i, (RECORDING SETUP 720P, 480i/576i) and frame screen) rates (60P/50P, 60i/50i, 30P/25P, 24P, 24PA). ●720P/...
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...;Select the format for recording signals input to the 1394 connector or format for playing back P2 card clips. ●Recording and playback of 1080i, 720P and 480i/576i MCR FORMAT are possible. (RECORDING SETUP ●720P/30PN, 720P/24PN screen) and 720P/25PN enable playback of... SDI OUT connector. Setting menu Setting Set system frequency. (59.94 Hz, 50 Hz) When this SYSTEM FREQ setting is changed in HD mode (1080i, 720P). Use the setting menus listed below to select recording or playback signals. Select the setup level for the 480i video signal. ...
...;Select the format for recording signals input to the 1394 connector or format for playing back P2 card clips. ●Recording and playback of 1080i, 720P and 480i/576i MCR FORMAT are possible. (RECORDING SETUP ●720P/30PN, 720P/24PN screen) and 720P/25PN enable playback of... SDI OUT connector. Setting menu Setting Set system frequency. (59.94 Hz, 50 Hz) When this SYSTEM FREQ setting is changed in HD mode (1080i, 720P). Use the setting menus listed below to select recording or playback signals. Select the setup level for the 480i video signal. ...
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... 480i/ 60i 480i/ 30P 480i/ 24P 480i/ 24PA Recording status Capture and recording frame rate Recording format Audio recording channels 60i 30P over 60i DVCPRO HD 24P 1080i/59.94i 4ch over 60i 24PA over 60i 60P*1 30P over 60i*1 24P over 60i*1 30P native recording at 30P capture*2 24P native recording....94i 59.94i 525i/59.94i 525i/59.94i 525i/ 59.94i 1394 output DVCPRO HD 1080i/59.94i DVCPRO HD 720P/59.94P*1 No output DVCPRO50, DVCPRO/DV*4 525i/59.94i *1 In FILM CAM mode, this means 12P to 60P capture over 60P depending on ...
... 480i/ 60i 480i/ 30P 480i/ 24P 480i/ 24PA Recording status Capture and recording frame rate Recording format Audio recording channels 60i 30P over 60i DVCPRO HD 24P 1080i/59.94i 4ch over 60i 24PA over 60i 60P*1 30P over 60i*1 24P over 60i*1 30P native recording at 30P capture*2 24P native recording....94i 59.94i 525i/59.94i 525i/59.94i 525i/ 59.94i 1394 output DVCPRO HD 1080i/59.94i DVCPRO HD 720P/59.94P*1 No output DVCPRO50, DVCPRO/DV*4 525i/59.94i *1 In FILM CAM mode, this means 12P to 60P capture over 60P depending on ...
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... status Capture and recording frame rate Recording format Audio recording channels 50i 25P DVCPRO HD 1080i/50i 4ch over 50i 50P*7 25P DVCPRO HD 720P/50P 4ch over 50P*7 25P native recording at 25P capture*8 DVCPRO HD 720P/25P 4ch*9 60i 25P over 50i DVCPRO50, DVCPRO/DV*4 625i/50i 4CH...50i 4CH or 2CH*6 Output status COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUT 1080i/50i 1080i/50i 625i/50i 720P/50P*7 1080i/50i 625i/50i 720P/50P*7 1080i/50i 625i/50i 625i/ 50i 625i/ 50i 625i/ 50i 625i/50i 625i/ 50i 1394 output DVCPRO HD 1080i/50i DVCPRO HD 720P/50P*7 No output DVCPRO50, DVCPRO/DV*4 625i/50i...
... status Capture and recording frame rate Recording format Audio recording channels 50i 25P DVCPRO HD 1080i/50i 4ch over 50i 50P*7 25P DVCPRO HD 720P/50P 4ch over 50P*7 25P native recording at 25P capture*8 DVCPRO HD 720P/25P 4ch*9 60i 25P over 50i DVCPRO50, DVCPRO/DV*4 625i/50i 4CH...50i 4CH or 2CH*6 Output status COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUT 1080i/50i 1080i/50i 625i/50i 720P/50P*7 1080i/50i 625i/50i 720P/50P*7 1080i/50i 625i/50i 625i/ 50i 625i/ 50i 625i/ 50i 625i/50i 625i/ 50i 1394 output DVCPRO HD 1080i/50i DVCPRO HD 720P/50P*7 No output DVCPRO50, DVCPRO/DV*4 625i/50i...
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... and playback format and playback audio CMPNT/ SDI SEL channel DVCPRO HD 1080i/50i AUTO 4ch 1080i 576i DVCPRO HD 720P/50P AUTO 4ch 1080i 576i DVCPRO HD 720P/25P*1*4 4ch*5 AUTO 1080i 576i SDI OUT 1080i/50i 1080i/50i 625i/50i 720P/50P 1080i/50i 625i/50i 720P/50P*1*4 1080i/50i*1 625i/50i*1 SDI OUT AUDIO 4ch 4ch 4ch*5 Output...
... and playback format and playback audio CMPNT/ SDI SEL channel DVCPRO HD 1080i/50i AUTO 4ch 1080i 576i DVCPRO HD 720P/50P AUTO 4ch 1080i 576i DVCPRO HD 720P/25P*1*4 4ch*5 AUTO 1080i 576i SDI OUT 1080i/50i 1080i/50i 625i/50i 720P/50P 1080i/50i 625i/50i 720P/50P*1*4 1080i/50i*1 625i/50i*1 SDI OUT AUDIO 4ch 4ch 4ch*5 Output...
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... audio recording in the window are 1 and 2. 2 Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch at CH1/2 so that the channel indications displayed in any format (HD or SD). Ensure that the audio level meter on switch settings and the input system, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page 16). 1 2 Your AG-HPX500P...
... audio recording in the window are 1 and 2. 2 Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch at CH1/2 so that the channel indications displayed in any format (HD or SD). Ensure that the audio level meter on switch settings and the input system, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page 16). 1 2 Your AG-HPX500P...
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... that conforms to the time code requirements) and reference video signals to the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors, respectively. • In addition to an HD Y reference signal, a composite video signal can also be input as the reference device. Setting the user bits when the time code is established, the TC...
... that conforms to the time code requirements) and reference video signals to the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors, respectively. • In addition to an HD Y reference signal, a composite video signal can also be input as the reference device. Setting the user bits when the time code is established, the TC...
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...-drop frame time code. AG-HPX500P/E SDI OUT or VIDEO OUT TC OUT TC IN TC VIDEO SYNCRO setting: VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN SDI IN HD SDI IN VTR, etc. External synchronisation of the camera when the time code is externally locked When the time code is externally locked, the video...
...-drop frame time code. AG-HPX500P/E SDI OUT or VIDEO OUT TC OUT TC IN TC VIDEO SYNCRO setting: VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN SDI IN HD SDI IN VTR, etc. External synchronisation of the camera when the time code is externally locked When the time code is externally locked, the video...
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...values in the viewfinder. The recording CTL counter value is displayed resets the counter to be output externally SDI OUT (1080i) GENLOCK input VIDEO OUT 1080i 1080i SDI OUT (1080i) SD (480i, 576i) VIDEO OUT Camera setup GL SELECT GL PHASE SDI COMPOSITE SDI Disabled OFF ON OFF ON COMPOSITE ...480i, 576i SDI OUT (480i, 576i) VIDEO OUT SD (480i, 576i) SDI COMPOSITE Disabled Disabled ❍ × × ❍ ❍ ❍ (1) ■Connection diagram (1) TC HD signal or SD signal TC IN GENLOCK SDI or VIDEO OUT AG-HPX500P/E TC OUT REF VTR, etc.
...values in the viewfinder. The recording CTL counter value is displayed resets the counter to be output externally SDI OUT (1080i) GENLOCK input VIDEO OUT 1080i 1080i SDI OUT (1080i) SD (480i, 576i) VIDEO OUT Camera setup GL SELECT GL PHASE SDI COMPOSITE SDI Disabled OFF ON OFF ON COMPOSITE ...480i, 576i SDI OUT (480i, 576i) VIDEO OUT SD (480i, 576i) SDI COMPOSITE Disabled Disabled ❍ × × ❍ ❍ ❍ (1) ■Connection diagram (1) TC HD signal or SD signal TC IN GENLOCK SDI or VIDEO OUT AG-HPX500P/E TC OUT REF VTR, etc.
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... other than recording or recording standby. 4 Recording format and system frequency indication • Recording format • HD1080i: Records in the 1080i DVCPRO HD format • HD720P: Records in the 720P DVCPRO HD format • 50M: Records in the 480i and 576i DVCPRO 50 format • 25M: Records in the 480i and 576i DVCPRO...
... other than recording or recording standby. 4 Recording format and system frequency indication • Recording format • HD1080i: Records in the 1080i DVCPRO HD format • HD720P: Records in the 720P DVCPRO HD format • 50M: Records in the 480i and 576i DVCPRO 50 format • 25M: Records in the 480i and 576i DVCPRO...
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... concerned will automatically be reset using the following procedure. At this unit and a one-time continuous recording exceeds the prescribed duration (approx. 5 minutes for DVCPRO HD, approx. 10 minutes for DVCPRO50, or approx. 20 minutes for example, when Japanese or Chinese metadata is used in English. The COUNT value can be...
... concerned will automatically be reset using the following procedure. At this unit and a one-time continuous recording exceeds the prescribed duration (approx. 5 minutes for DVCPRO HD, approx. 10 minutes for DVCPRO50, or approx. 20 minutes for example, when Japanese or Chinese metadata is used in English. The COUNT value can be...
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...64257;le you record in the progressive mode or when editing images or performing other than the news gamma curve. ●HD NORM: This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting. ●LOW: Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve which has a gentle incline in which has a sharp...Medium setting (Compression starts at approx. 90 %.) ●HIGH: High Setting (Compression starts at approx. 100 %.) This setting cannot be selected when the 1080i or 720P recording format is selected. When you will be obtained with the THIN or MID setting than with the THICK setting. To avoid overexposure...
...64257;le you record in the progressive mode or when editing images or performing other than the news gamma curve. ●HD NORM: This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting. ●LOW: Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve which has a gentle incline in which has a sharp...Medium setting (Compression starts at approx. 90 %.) ●HIGH: High Setting (Compression starts at approx. 100 %.) This setting cannot be selected when the 1080i or 720P recording format is selected. When you will be obtained with the THIN or MID setting than with the THICK setting. To avoid overexposure...