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Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. S0407T1067 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT1G18-1 AG-HPX500E FRANÇAIS Pour des explications en français, veuillez vous reporter au CD-ROM fourni. AG-HPX500P Model No. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. S0407T1067 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT1G18-1 AG-HPX500E FRANÇAIS Pour des explications en français, veuillez vous reporter au CD-ROM fourni. AG-HPX500P Model No. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No.
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...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 ... 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 23.98P, 29... permit use of a multitude of HD and SD formats. Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter Introduction The AG-HPX500P/E memory card camera recorder is equipped with a 2/3-inch lens mount system that enables use of high-performance...
...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 ... 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 23.98P, 29... permit use of a multitude of HD and SD formats. Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter Introduction The AG-HPX500P/E memory card camera recorder is equipped with a 2/3-inch lens mount system that enables use of high-performance...
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... animation, this mode records for a set time (from 1 frame to 1 second) each device). Chapter 1 Introduction Recording and Playback Features ■A variety of interfaces The AG-HPX500P/E can record 48 kHz/16-bit uncompressed high-quality digital audio in all HD/SD signal formats without digitizing. HD-SDI output, time code input...
... animation, this mode records for a set time (from 1 frame to 1 second) each device). Chapter 1 Introduction Recording and Playback Features ■A variety of interfaces The AG-HPX500P/E can record 48 kHz/16-bit uncompressed high-quality digital audio in all HD/SD signal formats without digitizing. HD-SDI output, time code input...
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... V) AG-MC200G AJ-MC700P Lens (Bayonet type) Fujinon, Canon Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Soft carrying case AJ-SC900 Hard carrying case Remote control unit AG-HPX500P/E Tripod adapter SHAN-TM700 AJ-RC10G Remote control cable AJ-C10050G Anton/Bauer Gold Mount type Battery mount Battery Charger (supplied) PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14 HYTRON50/100... P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https : / / ew w.pavc.panasonic.co.jp / pro -av / 14 System Configuration
... V) AG-MC200G AJ-MC700P Lens (Bayonet type) Fujinon, Canon Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Soft carrying case AJ-SC900 Hard carrying case Remote control unit AG-HPX500P/E Tripod adapter SHAN-TM700 AJ-RC10G Remote control cable AJ-C10050G Anton/Bauer Gold Mount type Battery mount Battery Charger (supplied) PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14 HYTRON50/100... P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https : / / ew w.pavc.panasonic.co.jp / pro -av / 14 System Configuration
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... 6 5 14 7 8 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 1 4 3 15 10 12 11 9 1 POWER switch Used to turn on/off the power in order to mount the AG-HPX500P/E on a Tripod] (page 100). 12 LENS jack (12-pin) The lens connection cord is connected here.
... 6 5 14 7 8 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 1 4 3 15 10 12 11 9 1 POWER switch Used to turn on/off the power in order to mount the AG-HPX500P/E on a Tripod] (page 100). 12 LENS jack (12-pin) The lens connection cord is connected here.
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... until the eject button pops up EJECT button. P2 CARD ACCESS LED Slide lock button Slide-out door • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX500P/E.
... until the eject button pops up EJECT button. P2 CARD ACCESS LED Slide lock button Slide-out door • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX500P/E.
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... EJECT button. Removing P2 Cards 3 Then depress the eject button to release the P2 card. 1 While pressing the slide lock button, move the AG-HPX500P/E with the slide-out door open. • Format P2 cards on a P2 device or on a PC using an alarm and the WARNING LED..... • If a P2 card being accessed is being accessed or it is removed, the viewfinder displays "TURN POWER OFF" and the AG-HPX500P/E gives a warning using P2 Viewer software. The card will be immediately recognized during the following events. • Immediately following PRE REC operation • Immediately ...
... EJECT button. Removing P2 Cards 3 Then depress the eject button to release the P2 card. 1 While pressing the slide lock button, move the AG-HPX500P/E with the slide-out door open. • Format P2 cards on a P2 device or on a PC using an alarm and the WARNING LED..... • If a P2 card being accessed is being accessed or it is removed, the viewfinder displays "TURN POWER OFF" and the AG-HPX500P/E gives a warning using P2 Viewer software. The card will be immediately recognized during the following events. • Immediately following PRE REC operation • Immediately ...
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... Use of the inserted P2 cards is inserted. Quickly 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 Only reading is positioned at [PROTECT]. Approx. 720P/24PN 10 min. 20... card is enabled. Blinks in The write-protect switch on P2 cards This camera will handle such clips as separate clips by your AG-HPX500P/E. Approx. Approx. 32 min. Stays on in thumbnail operations (display, delete, recover, copy, etc.). The ACCESS LED in the LCD...
... Use of the inserted P2 cards is inserted. Quickly 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 Only reading is positioned at [PROTECT]. Approx. 720P/24PN 10 min. 20... card is enabled. Blinks in The write-protect switch on P2 cards This camera will handle such clips as separate clips by your AG-HPX500P/E. Approx. Approx. 32 min. Stays on in thumbnail operations (display, delete, recover, copy, etc.). The ACCESS LED in the LCD...
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..., and zoom. 35 Basic Procedures Then, position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B] and shoot a white test subject so that it appears at your AG-HPX500P/E. 6 Shooting White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion For shooting, follow the steps below . 1 5 1 2 34 1 Iris The iris is automatically adjusted when the lens is...
..., and zoom. 35 Basic Procedures Then, position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B] and shoot a white test subject so that it appears at your AG-HPX500P/E. 6 Shooting White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion For shooting, follow the steps below . 1 5 1 2 34 1 Iris The iris is automatically adjusted when the lens is...
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... to obtain a 70% indication. 5 Turn the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB] and release it. • The switch returns to the central position with the AG-HPX500P/ E, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to the light conditions. Adjusting the White Balance Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must...
... to obtain a 70% indication. 5 Turn the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB] and release it. • The switch returns to the central position with the AG-HPX500P/ E, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to the light conditions. Adjusting the White Balance Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must...
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AWB Ach OK 3.2K Adjusting the Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX500P/E the first time. • Your AG-HPX500P/E has not been used for some time. • The ambient temperature has changed substantially. • The gain switchover value has been changed. • "C TEMP...
AWB Ach OK 3.2K Adjusting the Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX500P/E the first time. • Your AG-HPX500P/E has not been used for some time. • The ambient temperature has changed substantially. • The gain switchover value has been changed. • "C TEMP...
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... SD). For details on switch settings and the input system, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page 16). 1 2 Your AG-HPX500P/E is factory-set to CH3 or CH4 will provide CH1 and CH2 indications. AUDIO SETUP FRONT VR CH1 OFF FRONT VR CH2 OFF MIC ... the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4-selector switch at [AUTO], the recording levels for Recording Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels This AG-HPX500P/E supports independent fourchannel audio recording in no recording on Audio Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are selected through a menu option. Note that the channel...
... SD). For details on switch settings and the input system, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page 16). 1 2 Your AG-HPX500P/E is factory-set to CH3 or CH4 will provide CH1 and CH2 indications. AUDIO SETUP FRONT VR CH1 OFF FRONT VR CH2 OFF MIC ... the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4-selector switch at [AUTO], the recording levels for Recording Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels This AG-HPX500P/E supports independent fourchannel audio recording in no recording on Audio Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are selected through a menu option. Note that the channel...
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... recording level with the AUDIO LEVEL CH3 and CH4 controls. 57 Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels CH1 CH2 When operating the AG-HPX500P/E without a sound recordist, it is excessive. Select these items from the setting menu AUDIO SETUP screen. AUDIO SETUP FRONT VR CH1 OFF FRONT VR CH2...
... recording level with the AUDIO LEVEL CH3 and CH4 controls. 57 Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels CH1 CH2 When operating the AG-HPX500P/E without a sound recordist, it is excessive. Select these items from the setting menu AUDIO SETUP screen. AUDIO SETUP FRONT VR CH1 OFF FRONT VR CH2...
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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your AG-HPX500P/ E may be locked with external signals Reference time code TC IN Reference video signal GENLOCK IN • On all times locked to the next slave ...
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your AG-HPX500P/ E may be locked with external signals Reference time code TC IN Reference video signal GENLOCK IN • On all times locked to the next slave ...
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... frame mode is externally locked, the reference video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock the camera. • To externally lock the AG-HPX500P/E, as the master device, with more than one unit, the mode must be the same as that in a system using both interlaced and progressive scanning..., there may be distorted, but this is externally locked, be breaks in sync with VIDEO OUT delay. 65 Setting Time Data 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...
... frame mode is externally locked, the reference video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock the camera. • To externally lock the AG-HPX500P/E, as the master device, with more than one unit, the mode must be the same as that in a system using both interlaced and progressive scanning..., there may be distorted, but this is externally locked, be breaks in sync with VIDEO OUT delay. 65 Setting Time Data 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...
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... up, the counter starts from the value reached at 1-second step. ■Connection diagram (2) TC SD signal TC IN GENLOCK SDI AG-HPX500P/E Down-conversion (Delay) COMPOSITE REF TC SD device 66 Setting Time Data Counter Setting and Display Pressing the COUNTER button to 0. •...input/output connection and setup Camera operating conditions Recording format Video and reference signal 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...
... up, the counter starts from the value reached at 1-second step. ■Connection diagram (2) TC SD signal TC IN GENLOCK SDI AG-HPX500P/E Down-conversion (Delay) COMPOSITE REF TC SD device 66 Setting Time Data Counter Setting and Display Pressing the COUNTER button to 0. •...input/output connection and setup Camera operating conditions Recording format Video and reference signal 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...
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... [VF ! For statuses that viewfinder. 1 TALLY/REC (recording) Lamp This lamp stays illuminated during recording, and starts blinking if any of the AG-HPX500P/E, together with that activate the lamp, see the Operating Instructions provided with messages, a center marker, a safety zone marker and the camera ID. Lamps in any...
... [VF ! For statuses that viewfinder. 1 TALLY/REC (recording) Lamp This lamp stays illuminated during recording, and starts blinking if any of the AG-HPX500P/E, together with that activate the lamp, see the Operating Instructions provided with messages, a center marker, a safety zone marker and the camera ID. Lamps in any...
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... F1 F2 SCENE F3 FILE 4 F4 F5 F6 USER FILE (SD CARD) USER FILE1 USER FILE2 USER FILE3 USER FILE4 77 Handling setup data AG-HPX500P/E 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...
... F1 F2 SCENE F3 FILE 4 F4 F5 F6 USER FILE (SD CARD) USER FILE1 USER FILE2 USER FILE3 USER FILE4 77 Handling setup data AG-HPX500P/E 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...
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...; • Exposed to the screen. Handling SD memory cards An SD memory card may be inserted or removed, either before reinserting it into the AG-HPX500P/E with the right side facing the slot. For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the menus] (page 116). 2 Turn the JOG dial button to...
...; • Exposed to the screen. Handling SD memory cards An SD memory card may be inserted or removed, either before reinserting it into the AG-HPX500P/E with the right side facing the slot. For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the menus] (page 116). 2 Turn the JOG dial button to...
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... shift (ON) or not (OFF). ●ON, OFF Adjusts the phase. ●-512 ~ 0 ~ +511 Switches the system frequency. ●59.94 Hz, 50 Hz (AG-HPX500P) ●59.94 Hz, 50 Hz (AG-HPX500E) 129 Setup menu list The images shot by the camera recorder are recorded by the START/STOP...
... shift (ON) or not (OFF). ●ON, OFF Adjusts the phase. ●-512 ~ 0 ~ +511 Switches the system frequency. ●59.94 Hz, 50 Hz (AG-HPX500P) ●59.94 Hz, 50 Hz (AG-HPX500E) 129 Setup menu list The images shot by the camera recorder are recorded by the START/STOP...