Memory Card Camera Recorder
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...LEICA is a trademark of Leica Microsystems IRGmbH. • DICOMAR is a trademark. of Leica Camera AG. • SD logo is a trademark of any questions you for convenience. This product ... available in English).) To download the relevant source code, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Please note that is provided to save the "Registration Notice" within 1...user registration and the extended warranty: http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e Please note, this software. A description of Warranty Repairs Purchase P2 product Register online "Registration Notice" Make...
...LEICA is a trademark of Leica Microsystems IRGmbH. • DICOMAR is a trademark. of Leica Camera AG. • SD logo is a trademark of any questions you for convenience. This product ... available in English).) To download the relevant source code, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Please note that is provided to save the "Registration Notice" within 1...user registration and the extended warranty: http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e Please note, this software. A description of Warranty Repairs Purchase P2 product Register online "Registration Notice" Make...
Memory Card Camera Recorder
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Contents Read this first 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery Pack (Rechargeable Battery 4 Software information for this product 5 Before use Outline of operations 8 Precaution for use 9 Accessories 10 Optional units 10 About this ... Preparing to shoot 25 Shooting in auto mode 25 Checking photos taken (REC CHECK 26 P2 card access lamps 26 Protecting against a possible erasure 26 Formatting P2 cards 26 Recording times 27 Remove the P2 card 28 Using SD/SDHC memory cards 29 Installing and removing the SD memory card 29 Formatting...
Contents Read this first 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery Pack (Rechargeable Battery 4 Software information for this product 5 Before use Outline of operations 8 Precaution for use 9 Accessories 10 Optional units 10 About this ... Preparing to shoot 25 Shooting in auto mode 25 Checking photos taken (REC CHECK 26 P2 card access lamps 26 Protecting against a possible erasure 26 Formatting P2 cards 26 Recording times 27 Remove the P2 card 28 Using SD/SDHC memory cards 29 Installing and removing the SD memory card 29 Formatting...
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... disk drive (data copying 78 Digital video equipment (Dubbing 79 Video deck (Dubbing 80 TV/Monitor (playback/dubbing 80 Nonlinear editing with P2 card (PC mode)....... 81 Copying from P2 cards to the hard disk drive (1394 HOST mode 83 Warnings 85 Dubbing 86 Digital input/output 86 Analog output 86 Displays... calling for service 113 Operating precautions 116 Updating the driver in the camera 118 Cleaning 119 Storage Precautions 120 How to handle data recorded on P2 cards..... 121 Checkpoints for using memory cards 122 Recording format list 123 Appendix 124 Specifications 125
... disk drive (data copying 78 Digital video equipment (Dubbing 79 Video deck (Dubbing 80 TV/Monitor (playback/dubbing 80 Nonlinear editing with P2 card (PC mode)....... 81 Copying from P2 cards to the hard disk drive (1394 HOST mode 83 Warnings 85 Dubbing 86 Digital input/output 86 Analog output 86 Displays... calling for service 113 Operating precautions 116 Updating the driver in the camera 118 Cleaning 119 Storage Precautions 120 How to handle data recorded on P2 cards..... 121 Checkpoints for using memory cards 122 Recording format list 123 Appendix 124 Specifications 125
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... You can be transferred as a data stream (digital dubbing). The P2 card has a large capacity with P2 (Professional Plug-in) cards. Video equipment/ Monitor Computer/ Memory card recorder The contents can use the following features: • HD (High Definition) recording • Multi format recording • Variable frame rates Slow & quick motion recording • Maximum...
... You can be transferred as a data stream (digital dubbing). The P2 card has a large capacity with P2 (Professional Plug-in) cards. Video equipment/ Monitor Computer/ Memory card recorder The contents can use the following features: • HD (High Definition) recording • Multi format recording • Variable frame rates Slow & quick motion recording • Maximum...
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Remember that Panasonic makes no guarantees for private use. When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is 5.5 mm deep. For other than 1/4-20UNC. For details, refer to the respective pages. • P2 card (Pages 25, 121) • SD/SDHC memory cards (Pages 29, 122) Mounting ...mounting hole is used in this unit. Attach the tripod to check and set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 24) Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in this depth. Caution regarding laser beams • The CCD may be used in cases where images ...
Remember that Panasonic makes no guarantees for private use. When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is 5.5 mm deep. For other than 1/4-20UNC. For details, refer to the respective pages. • P2 card (Pages 25, 121) • SD/SDHC memory cards (Pages 29, 122) Mounting ...mounting hole is used in this unit. Attach the tripod to check and set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 24) Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in this depth. Caution regarding laser beams • The CCD may be used in cases where images ...
Memory Card Camera Recorder
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... White balance sensor (Page 39) 13 INPUT 1/2 (audio input) switch (Page 51) 14 Zoom ring pin hole (Page 30) 15 P2 card access lamp (x 2) (Page 26) 16 Viewfinder (Page 20) 17 P2 card/SD memory card slot (cover) (Pages 25 and 29) 18 SCENE FILE dial (Page 53) 19 SLOT SEL button...
... White balance sensor (Page 39) 13 INPUT 1/2 (audio input) switch (Page 51) 14 Zoom ring pin hole (Page 30) 15 P2 card access lamp (x 2) (Page 26) 16 Viewfinder (Page 20) 17 P2 card/SD memory card slot (cover) (Pages 25 and 29) 18 SCENE FILE dial (Page 53) 19 SLOT SEL button...
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... (Page 9) 13 Security Lock opening Use this opening to attach a security cable. The security lock and security cable are designed to prevent theft, but Panasonic will not accept any liability for damages resulting from theft. 14 INPUT 1/2 terminal (XLR, 3 pin) (Page 76) 15 AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 terminals... OUT 89 10 11 13 14 12 1 USB terminal (Mini-B) (Page 77) 2 Light shoe 3 Microphone shoe (Page 76) 4 P2 card slots (Page 25) 5 SD memory card slot (Page 29) 6 P2 card eject buttons (Page 28) 7 SDI OUT terminal (Page 80) 8 1394 terminal (Pages 77 and 78) 9 COMPONENT OUT terminal ...
... (Page 9) 13 Security Lock opening Use this opening to attach a security cable. The security lock and security cable are designed to prevent theft, but Panasonic will not accept any liability for damages resulting from theft. 14 INPUT 1/2 terminal (XLR, 3 pin) (Page 76) 15 AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 terminals... OUT 89 10 11 13 14 12 1 USB terminal (Mini-B) (Page 77) 2 Light shoe 3 Microphone shoe (Page 76) 4 P2 card slots (Page 25) 5 SD memory card slot (Page 29) 6 P2 card eject buttons (Page 28) 7 SDI OUT terminal (Page 80) 8 1394 terminal (Pages 77 and 78) 9 COMPONENT OUT terminal ...
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... POWER ON OFF Lock release Tally lamp The tally lamp can be made in the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (Page 112). Turn on the P2 card (4 blinks/sec.) Tally lamp 19 See the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER SAVE (Page 112) for about 5 minutes, it means that there ...sec.) • When the remaining battery capacity runs out (4 blinks/sec.) • When the available recording space on the P2 card or the battery power is low (1 blink/sec.) • When removing the P2 card during access (4 blinks/sec.) • When there is left on the camera: The mode lamp (CAM) lights...
... POWER ON OFF Lock release Tally lamp The tally lamp can be made in the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (Page 112). Turn on the P2 card (4 blinks/sec.) Tally lamp 19 See the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER SAVE (Page 112) for about 5 minutes, it means that there ...sec.) • When the remaining battery capacity runs out (4 blinks/sec.) • When the available recording space on the P2 card or the battery power is low (1 blink/sec.) • When removing the P2 card during access (4 blinks/sec.) • When there is left on the camera: The mode lamp (CAM) lights...
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... if you press the START button too soon. • Stopped after only a short recording time • Stopped immediately after the recording has moved to a second P2 card 25 For this reason, the operation will not be acknowledged if you press the STOP button it easier to shoot from low angles. 2 AUTO... camera to the shooting standby mode. • Use the handle START/STOP button to make it may take some time until the writing to the P2 card finishes. Shooting Basic shooting operations Preparing to shoot 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 19) 2 Lift up the viewfinder, press the side of...
... if you press the START button too soon. • Stopped after only a short recording time • Stopped immediately after the recording has moved to a second P2 card 25 For this reason, the operation will not be acknowledged if you press the STOP button it easier to shoot from low angles. 2 AUTO... camera to the shooting standby mode. • Use the handle START/STOP button to make it may take some time until the writing to the P2 card finishes. Shooting Basic shooting operations Preparing to shoot 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 19) 2 Lift up the viewfinder, press the side of...
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... REC CHECK portion will also be saved onto the cards or loaded from them. PC mode (1394 DEVICE) Blinks orange: Connected Off: Not connected P2 card access lamp Protecting against a possible erasure Switch the write-protect switch of recording Blinks orange: Data is now being accessed. PC mode (1394 ... taken (REC CHECK) In the shooting pause mode, press the REC CHECK button. Blinks orange: Data is now being accessed. Write-protect switch PROTECT Formatting P2 cards 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 19) 2 Press the mode button and set it to MCR mode (the MCR lamp lights). •...
... REC CHECK portion will also be saved onto the cards or loaded from them. PC mode (1394 DEVICE) Blinks orange: Connected Off: Not connected P2 card access lamp Protecting against a possible erasure Switch the write-protect switch of recording Blinks orange: Data is now being accessed. PC mode (1394 ... taken (REC CHECK) In the shooting pause mode, press the REC CHECK button. Blinks orange: Data is now being accessed. Write-protect switch PROTECT Formatting P2 cards 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 19) 2 Press the mode button and set it to MCR mode (the MCR lamp lights). •...
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... you press the MENU button, the menu display disappears. approx. 32 min. approx. 16 min. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ 27 Select EXIT to cancel the formatting. • When you inserted the P2 card to be automatically resumed as a different clip. approx. 64 min. approx. 8 min. approx. 80 min. When...
... you press the MENU button, the menu display disappears. approx. 32 min. approx. 16 min. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ 27 Select EXIT to cancel the formatting. • When you inserted the P2 card to be automatically resumed as a different clip. approx. 64 min. approx. 8 min. approx. 80 min. When...
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...Format the card again. • When a card is ejected while its data is being accessed, "TURN POWER OFF" appears in using P2 cards Before using a P2 card, be off and back on repairing clips, see page 68.) • Immediately after inserting the cards or stopping operation before ejecting the... cards. • If a P2 card is ejected while thumbnails are displayed, the thumbnail screen is indicated by the tally lamp. In this happens, turn the power off the power...
...Format the card again. • When a card is ejected while its data is being accessed, "TURN POWER OFF" appears in using P2 cards Before using a P2 card, be off and back on repairing clips, see page 68.) • Immediately after inserting the cards or stopping operation before ejecting the... cards. • If a P2 card is ejected while thumbnails are displayed, the thumbnail screen is indicated by the tally lamp. In this happens, turn the power off the power...
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... 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB SDHC (4 GB to SD or SDHC standards. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ • SD memory cards must not be used or stored in the proper direction. or...Select EXIT to format cards using memory cards" on page 122. 29 Exposed to high temperatures/humidities; SD memory cards with the AG-HPX170P should conform to 16 GB): 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB For the latest... information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web...
... 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB SDHC (4 GB to SD or SDHC standards. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ • SD memory cards must not be used or stored in the proper direction. or...Select EXIT to format cards using memory cards" on page 122. 29 Exposed to high temperatures/humidities; SD memory cards with the AG-HPX170P should conform to 16 GB): 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB For the latest... information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web...
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...24P, 30P or 60P mode (standard recording). Shooting Variable frame rates (VFR) By taking full advantage of the special characteristics of P2 cards, this unit provides frame skipping (undercranking) recording and highspeed (overcranking) recording, which are recorded only in the effective frames ...so recording is possible for 2.5 times as long compared with Panasonic's Varicam model (AJ-HDC27 series), this unit also provides a recording format that allow recording by the camera-recorder (Page 123) ...
...24P, 30P or 60P mode (standard recording). Shooting Variable frame rates (VFR) By taking full advantage of the special characteristics of P2 cards, this unit provides frame skipping (undercranking) recording and highspeed (overcranking) recording, which are recorded only in the effective frames ...so recording is possible for 2.5 times as long compared with Panasonic's Varicam model (AJ-HDC27 series), this unit also provides a recording format that allow recording by the camera-recorder (Page 123) ...
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... one card while data is being recorded or played back. Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) 2-slot continuous recording If you insert two P2 cards into the two card slots, this during recording standby. • Does not support hot swap playback. During recording, when you press... then either display those clips with the recording format. • The data recorded depends on the DATE/TIME setting on when the P2 card is inserted into an empty slot (immediately after prerecording, or before or after continuous recording spanning two slots), there may be recorded...
... one card while data is being recorded or played back. Shooting techniques for different targets (continued) 2-slot continuous recording If you insert two P2 cards into the two card slots, this during recording standby. • Does not support hot swap playback. During recording, when you press... then either display those clips with the recording format. • The data recorded depends on the DATE/TIME setting on when the P2 card is inserted into an empty slot (immediately after prerecording, or before or after continuous recording spanning two slots), there may be recorded...
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... possible to delete the clip by turning the power off and turning it back on. • This button cannot be used to delete clips when a P2 card (one of the USER 1 - 3 buttons to enable a convenient way to the MCR or PC mode or the recording format has been changed after recording... it be used to which LAST CLIP was assigned displays a YES/NO confirmation dialog on a write-protected P2 card. • In hot swap recording, the clip delete function is not available unless all the P2 cards containing data shot in one recording operation are inserted. • The YES/NO confirmation dialog does...
... possible to delete the clip by turning the power off and turning it back on. • This button cannot be used to delete clips when a P2 card (one of the USER 1 - 3 buttons to enable a convenient way to the MCR or PC mode or the recording format has been changed after recording... it be used to which LAST CLIP was assigned displays a YES/NO confirmation dialog on a write-protected P2 card. • In hot swap recording, the clip delete function is not available unless all the P2 cards containing data shot in one recording operation are inserted. • The YES/NO confirmation dialog does...
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...and then on the next when you have been established for the duration set . 1 Check that the settings given on page 46 have inserted two P2 cards into the card slots. While recording is underway: L-REC lights up . To stop operation, press the START/STOP button. When data is ...; When continuous one-shot recording is performed, there may be delays in acknowledging the recording operation. • After one-shot recording has started , a recordable P2 card cannot be used even if it is inserted into an empty slot. • The slots for recording in this mode are indicated by the...
...and then on the next when you have been established for the duration set . 1 Check that the settings given on page 46 have inserted two P2 cards into the card slots. While recording is underway: L-REC lights up . To stop operation, press the START/STOP button. When data is ...; When continuous one-shot recording is performed, there may be delays in acknowledging the recording operation. • After one-shot recording has started , a recordable P2 card cannot be used even if it is inserted into an empty slot. • The slots for recording in this mode are indicated by the...
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Using the special recording functions (continued) • This function does not work during 1394 input recording. • The pre-recording function does not work. • Operation is not possible even if only one of the inserted cards is DIR ENTRY NG CARD. (Page 91) • Stopping may take some time. • The following operations are not acknowledged until the P2 card access lamps change from blinking to fully lit up. • The slots for recording in this mode are indicated by the orange P2 card access lamps. • Text memos cannot be added. 48
Using the special recording functions (continued) • This function does not work during 1394 input recording. • The pre-recording function does not work. • Operation is not possible even if only one of the inserted cards is DIR ENTRY NG CARD. (Page 91) • Stopping may take some time. • The following operations are not acknowledged until the P2 card access lamps change from blinking to fully lit up. • The slots for recording in this mode are indicated by the orange P2 card access lamps. • Text memos cannot be added. 48
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...ACCESS: This indicates the CREATOR (name of the person recording), CREATION DATE (recording date), LAST UPDATE DATE (date on which have recorded on the P2 card. Please refer to Appendix (page 124). *2 When MEMO is loaded in the metadata upload file created on the number of characters which shooting ...check all the data can be displayed by this case, UNKNOWN DATA will need the latest updated version of P2 Viewer. It is used in the computer. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ What the clip metadata consists of the person who last updated the data). DEVICE: This indicates ...
...ACCESS: This indicates the CREATOR (name of the person recording), CREATION DATE (recording date), LAST UPDATE DATE (date on which have recorded on the P2 card. Please refer to Appendix (page 124). *2 When MEMO is loaded in the metadata upload file created on the number of characters which shooting ...check all the data can be displayed by this case, UNKNOWN DATA will need the latest updated version of P2 Viewer. It is used in the computer. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ What the clip metadata consists of the person who last updated the data). DEVICE: This indicates ...
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... SLOT CLIPS SETUP EXIT DELETE FORMAT REPAIR CLIP RE-CONNECTION EXCH. To scroll the pages, press the PAGE (- Thumbnail screen Video data created on the P2 card in one shooting session is a large number of clips, it will be displayed on the LCD screen as thumbnails. (When there is called a clip... following operations using the thumbnail screen. • Play, repair and delete clips, add and delete shot marks, as well as add text memos. • Format P2 cards and SD memory cards. • Load the metadata (shooting information, etc.) from the VIDEO OUT terminal. 64
... SLOT CLIPS SETUP EXIT DELETE FORMAT REPAIR CLIP RE-CONNECTION EXCH. To scroll the pages, press the PAGE (- Thumbnail screen Video data created on the P2 card in one shooting session is a large number of clips, it will be displayed on the LCD screen as thumbnails. (When there is called a clip... following operations using the thumbnail screen. • Play, repair and delete clips, add and delete shot marks, as well as add text memos. • Format P2 cards and SD memory cards. • Load the metadata (shooting information, etc.) from the VIDEO OUT terminal. 64