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...x 1080 Pixels) & 10 bit 4:2:2 Full Sampling Recording 1 This combination produces a level of performance that rivals many full-size shoulder-type camera recorders, and adds the high-quality acquisition of the AG-HPX250 adds further to both mobility and operating ease, and opens a new stage for news gathering and image acquisition. 28 mm...) 3MOS image sensor. The newly developed 22x zoom lens covers a wide shooting range, from wide-angle to support AVC-Intra codecs. in a Professional Handheld Camera Recorder The high-performance AG-HPX250 P2 handheld fills out the P2HD Series by multi...
...x 1080 Pixels) & 10 bit 4:2:2 Full Sampling Recording 1 This combination produces a level of performance that rivals many full-size shoulder-type camera recorders, and adds the high-quality acquisition of the AG-HPX250 adds further to both mobility and operating ease, and opens a new stage for news gathering and image acquisition. 28 mm...) 3MOS image sensor. The newly developed 22x zoom lens covers a wide shooting range, from wide-angle to support AVC-Intra codecs. in a Professional Handheld Camera Recorder The high-performance AG-HPX250 P2 handheld fills out the P2HD Series by multi...
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...Flash Band Compensation (FBC) will be used , it tends to minimize color bleeding in our shoulder-type P2HD camera recorders. High-Sensitivity, Low-Noise U.L.T. The AG-HPX250 is called Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) to produce images where the brightness is PAP Filter Type2. Image Sensor... is PAP Filter Type2. U.L.T. Zooming in 59.94Hz mode. The default setting is set to telephoto, without a conversion lens. 22x Panasonic Lens - In addition, it adds the same level of view, from an interchangeable lens model for each line of pixels. Zooming from...
...Flash Band Compensation (FBC) will be used , it tends to minimize color bleeding in our shoulder-type P2HD camera recorders. High-Sensitivity, Low-Noise U.L.T. The AG-HPX250 is called Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) to produce images where the brightness is PAP Filter Type2. Image Sensor... is PAP Filter Type2. U.L.T. Zooming in 59.94Hz mode. The default setting is set to telephoto, without a conversion lens. 22x Panasonic Lens - In addition, it adds the same level of view, from an interchangeable lens model for each line of pixels. Zooming from...
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... correct. One file with L, M and H settings. plus 30dB Super Gain Function There is a 3-position gain selector, with camera setting values can be stored internally, and four files on technologies developed for Richer Gradation Drawing on an SD Memory Card. Rapid ...Response with exceptional precision. Six preset files are a total of the AG-HPX250. DRS OFF DRS ON 7-Mode Gamma for the VariCam, Panasonic has equipped the AG-HPX250 with advanced gamma functions that handles image rendering processes such as a separate procedure....
... correct. One file with L, M and H settings. plus 30dB Super Gain Function There is a 3-position gain selector, with camera setting values can be stored internally, and four files on technologies developed for Richer Gradation Drawing on an SD Memory Card. Rapid ...Response with exceptional precision. Six preset files are a total of the AG-HPX250. DRS OFF DRS ON 7-Mode Gamma for the VariCam, Panasonic has equipped the AG-HPX250 with advanced gamma functions that handles image rendering processes such as a separate procedure....
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..., vibration and temperature changes, and withstands repeated recording and initialization cycles for details on applicable systems. http://panasonic.biz/sav/p2comp High Quality/16 bit, 4-Channel Digital Audio The AG-HPX250 can record high quality/16 bit digital audio on the new MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 moving picture...intra-frame compression to mount P2 cards. You can be installed with the included P2 driver in comparison with pull-down recording. *Camera image output and playback image output are widely used in the standby slot can freely select the audio source for digitizing.* *PCs must...
..., vibration and temperature changes, and withstands repeated recording and initialization cycles for details on applicable systems. http://panasonic.biz/sav/p2comp High Quality/16 bit, 4-Channel Digital Audio The AG-HPX250 can record high quality/16 bit digital audio on the new MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 moving picture...intra-frame compression to mount P2 cards. You can be installed with the included P2 driver in comparison with pull-down recording. *Camera image output and playback image output are widely used in the standby slot can freely select the audio source for digitizing.* *PCs must...
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...and Text Memo*1 • Shot marker: Clips can record in film cameras. Also Supported in 1080p Mode The Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function was most recently recorded is widely used in 24 fps. http://panasonic.biz/sav/p2/index_j.html 5 Single Clip REC STOP REC STOP REC ...rate as overcranking for slow-motion and undercranking for evidential images. * These functions cannot be marked during Variable Frame Rate recording. The AG-HPX250 can be used for quick-motion effects. This lets you display the thumbnail images on the LCD monitor, delete clips, and confirm...
...and Text Memo*1 • Shot marker: Clips can record in film cameras. Also Supported in 1080p Mode The Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function was most recently recorded is widely used in 24 fps. http://panasonic.biz/sav/p2/index_j.html 5 Single Clip REC STOP REC STOP REC ...rate as overcranking for slow-motion and undercranking for evidential images. * These functions cannot be marked during Variable Frame Rate recording. The AG-HPX250 can be used for quick-motion effects. This lets you display the thumbnail images on the LCD monitor, delete clips, and confirm...
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... of the camera-2 and 3 are compact and stylish. The magnesium alloy die cast chassis also excels in both the Rec Start/Stop button and a lens zoom speed control (three speed revels). Includes embedded audio, and supports Rec S/S linked backup recording with a Panasonic recorder equipped ... 921,000-dot (1920 x 480) high-resolution panel. System Functions for Multi-Camera and Other Broadcast Applications Multi-Camera Synchronizing with Genlock IN and TC IN/OUT The AG-HPX250 is the first handheld camera recorder to copy the files onto a P2 card via USB 2.0. *2: Excluding 720p...
... of the camera-2 and 3 are compact and stylish. The magnesium alloy die cast chassis also excels in both the Rec Start/Stop button and a lens zoom speed control (three speed revels). Includes embedded audio, and supports Rec S/S linked backup recording with a Panasonic recorder equipped ... 921,000-dot (1920 x 480) high-resolution panel. System Functions for Multi-Camera and Other Broadcast Applications Multi-Camera Synchronizing with Genlock IN and TC IN/OUT The AG-HPX250 is the first handheld camera recorder to copy the files onto a P2 card via USB 2.0. *2: Excluding 720p...
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... excluding battery and accessories 180 mm x 195 mm x 438 mm (7 inches x 7-11/16 inches x 17-1/4 inches) excluding battery, accessories and protrusions Camera Section Pickup Devices: 1/3-type progressive, 2.2-megapixel, 3MOS sensor Effective Pixels: 1920 (H)×1080 (V) Lens: Optical image stabilizer lens, 22x motorized zoom, F1...500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 1/30.0 sec. The number of recording clips will reduce the left figures somewhat. *2: AG-HPX250EJ does not support input via menu Pin jack × 2 (CH1/CH2), Output: 316 mV, 600 Ω ø3.5 mm stereo mini ...
... excluding battery and accessories 180 mm x 195 mm x 438 mm (7 inches x 7-11/16 inches x 17-1/4 inches) excluding battery, accessories and protrusions Camera Section Pickup Devices: 1/3-type progressive, 2.2-megapixel, 3MOS sensor Effective Pixels: 1920 (H)×1080 (V) Lens: Optical image stabilizer lens, 22x motorized zoom, F1...500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 1/30.0 sec. The number of recording clips will reduce the left figures somewhat. *2: AG-HPX250EJ does not support input via menu Pin jack × 2 (CH1/CH2), Output: 316 mV, 600 Ω ø3.5 mm stereo mini ...
Operating Instructions
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For details, see page 8 of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder. AG-HPX250P AG-HPX250EN 2 Volume Note that Operation Instructions Vol. 2 describes advanced operations of Vol. 1. M0811HO0 -FJ ENGLISH VQT3T24A (E) Operating Instructions Vol.2 Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. For instructions on basic operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol. 1 (printed documents...
For details, see page 8 of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder. AG-HPX250P AG-HPX250EN 2 Volume Note that Operation Instructions Vol. 2 describes advanced operations of Vol. 1. M0811HO0 -FJ ENGLISH VQT3T24A (E) Operating Instructions Vol.2 Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. For instructions on basic operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol. 1 (printed documents...
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...Video that is created during a single recording operation is granted or shall be obtained from the actual camera-recorder. • In order to display the position of terminals on the camera-recorder, the protective caps included with the AVC standard ("AVC Video") - To decode AVC Video...AVC Video that was obtained from a video provider licensed to as (Page 00). Note concerning illustrations in these instructions • Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com). To encode video in...
...Video that is created during a single recording operation is granted or shall be obtained from the actual camera-recorder. • In order to display the position of terminals on the camera-recorder, the protective caps included with the AVC standard ("AVC Video") - To decode AVC Video...AVC Video that was obtained from a video provider licensed to as (Page 00). Note concerning illustrations in these instructions • Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com). To encode video in...
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Contents Volume 1 Read this first! (For AG-HPX250P) Read this first! (For AG-HPX250EN) Read this first! (For AG-HPX250P/ AG-HPX250EN) Outline of operations Before use Operating precautions Precaution for use Accessories Optional units Description of parts Description of parts Preparation Charging the battery ...shoulder strap Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching and attaching the lens cap Fitting the eye cup The remote control Turn on/off the camera-recorder Setting the calendar Charging the built-in battery Menu Using the setup menus Setup menu structure Reference Specifications 3
Contents Volume 1 Read this first! (For AG-HPX250P) Read this first! (For AG-HPX250EN) Read this first! (For AG-HPX250P/ AG-HPX250EN) Outline of operations Before use Operating precautions Precaution for use Accessories Optional units Description of parts Description of parts Preparation Charging the battery ...shoulder strap Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching and attaching the lens cap Fitting the eye cup The remote control Turn on/off the camera-recorder Setting the calendar Charging the built-in battery Menu Using the setup menus Setup menu structure Reference Specifications 3
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... lines may not display anything. This leaves less than normal immediately after switching the power ON. However, this camera or on output signals. ·· Primary colors (green, blue, red) may be seen in cases such as moving your line of the LCD monitor ... lens could damage internal components and poses a fire hazard. 6 These disappear when power is a retractable 3.45-type LCD. This is not a fault. • When the camera recorder is very cold, the LCD monitor is easiest to see. • You can see how the final images will have no effect on the...
... lines may not display anything. This leaves less than normal immediately after switching the power ON. However, this camera or on output signals. ·· Primary colors (green, blue, red) may be seen in cases such as moving your line of the LCD monitor ... lens could damage internal components and poses a fire hazard. 6 These disappear when power is a retractable 3.45-type LCD. This is not a fault. • When the camera recorder is very cold, the LCD monitor is easiest to see. • You can see how the final images will have no effect on the...
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This function does not affect video output from the camera-recorder or video recorded by the camerarecorder. DISPLAY SETUP EVF PEAK LEVEL EVF PEAK FREQ EVF SETTING EVF B. Do not try to open it is ... DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT 0 LOW >>> NORMAL ON AUTO 100% 85% PUSH MENU TO RETURN 3 Position the LCD monitor where it further as this will damage the camera-recorder. Emphasizing Image Outlines Emphasizing outlines of Vol. 1) 2 Open the LCD monitor. • It can open LCD. Shooting Using the LCD monitor 1 Set the POWER...
This function does not affect video output from the camera-recorder or video recorded by the camerarecorder. DISPLAY SETUP EVF PEAK LEVEL EVF PEAK FREQ EVF SETTING EVF B. Do not try to open it is ... DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT 0 LOW >>> NORMAL ON AUTO 100% 85% PUSH MENU TO RETURN 3 Position the LCD monitor where it further as this will damage the camera-recorder. Emphasizing Image Outlines Emphasizing outlines of Vol. 1) 2 Open the LCD monitor. • It can open LCD. Shooting Using the LCD monitor 1 Set the POWER...
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The greater the value the brighter the screen. • This setting will remain saved even if the camera-recorder's power is switched off. • You can cycle through LCD BACKLIGHT values and switch backlight brightness by selecting the item and pressing COUNTER RESET (...
The greater the value the brighter the screen. • This setting will remain saved even if the camera-recorder's power is switched off. • You can cycle through LCD BACKLIGHT values and switch backlight brightness by selecting the item and pressing COUNTER RESET (...
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When the camera-recorder is in any setting other than OFF. Shooting Tally lamp The tally lamp can be illuminated during recording by setting the tally LAMP item ...
When the camera-recorder is in any setting other than OFF. Shooting Tally lamp The tally lamp can be illuminated during recording by setting the tally LAMP item ...
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... card access lamps are blinking orange. (Page 12) 1 Set the POWER/MODE switch to ON. (Page 25 of Vol. 1) • Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is lighted red. 2 Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • " A " appears on the viewfinder and LCD screens. • The ... balance are adjusted automatically. 3 Press the START/STOP button (Red) on the POWER/MODE switch to start shooting. • Press again to return to the camera-recorder to the shooting standby mode. • Use the handle START/STOP button to make it easier to shoot from low angles. • To prevent...
... card access lamps are blinking orange. (Page 12) 1 Set the POWER/MODE switch to ON. (Page 25 of Vol. 1) • Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is lighted red. 2 Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • " A " appears on the viewfinder and LCD screens. • The ... balance are adjusted automatically. 3 Press the START/STOP button (Red) on the POWER/MODE switch to start shooting. • Press again to return to the camera-recorder to the shooting standby mode. • Use the handle START/STOP button to make it easier to shoot from low angles. • To prevent...
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... button after a recording will automatically play back up to [PROTECT]. Use this function to check that recording is performed normally. • The camera-recorder returns to recording standby mode after returning as far as possible with a playback time of 10 seconds or less, clips earlier than access... Switch the write-protect switch of recording. Off: Cards have not been inserted or formatted. REC CHECK button P2 card access lamps ■ CAMERA/PB/PC (USB HOST) mode Lights green: Data can be saved onto the cards or loaded from the start position for playback after playback....
... button after a recording will automatically play back up to [PROTECT]. Use this function to check that recording is performed normally. • The camera-recorder returns to recording standby mode after returning as far as possible with a playback time of 10 seconds or less, clips earlier than access... Switch the write-protect switch of recording. Off: Cards have not been inserted or formatted. REC CHECK button P2 card access lamps ■ CAMERA/PB/PC (USB HOST) mode Lights green: Data can be saved onto the cards or loaded from the start position for playback after playback....
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http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ P2 card recording times (When using one 64 GB card) System mode ...Approx. 5 min. Recording in thumbnail operations (display, delete, recover, copy, etc.). Splitting clips recorded on P2 cards This camera-recorder will provide 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8, respectively of above recording time is somewhat smaller. 14 Even so, a P2 device will ... durations given below. Basic shooting operations (continued) P2 card recording times P2 cards available to the AG-HPX250P/EN This camera-recorder supports the optional AJ-P2C064AG (64 GB) and AJ-P2E032XG (32 GB) P2 cards, and...
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ P2 card recording times (When using one 64 GB card) System mode ...Approx. 5 min. Recording in thumbnail operations (display, delete, recover, copy, etc.). Splitting clips recorded on P2 cards This camera-recorder will provide 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8, respectively of above recording time is somewhat smaller. 14 Even so, a P2 device will ... durations given below. Basic shooting operations (continued) P2 card recording times P2 cards available to the AG-HPX250P/EN This camera-recorder supports the optional AJ-P2C064AG (64 GB) and AJ-P2E032XG (32 GB) P2 cards, and...
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... the ZOOM switch is fixed at medium. Zoom lever (handle side) You can use the zoom ring. • You cannot use it could damage the camera-recorder. 18 Zoom with the motor drive. • Zoom speed is set to zoom faster. T : Zoom in W : Zoom out Gently press the zoom button on... to MANUAL so that you can change the zoom speed on the grip to zoom slowly, firmly press to SERVO. Using the zoom function This camera-recorder has a 22 x optical zoom function. Set the HANDLE ZOOM switch speeds by selecting one of three speeds with the HANDLE ZOOM switch.
... the ZOOM switch is fixed at medium. Zoom lever (handle side) You can use the zoom ring. • You cannot use it could damage the camera-recorder. 18 Zoom with the motor drive. • Zoom speed is set to zoom faster. T : Zoom in W : Zoom out Gently press the zoom button on... to MANUAL so that you can change the zoom speed on the grip to zoom slowly, firmly press to SERVO. Using the zoom function This camera-recorder has a 22 x optical zoom function. Set the HANDLE ZOOM switch speeds by selecting one of three speeds with the HANDLE ZOOM switch.
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...• An editing system that AVC-Intra does not support pulldown recording. Also in native recording, the output of the time code. • The camera uses internal memory for SLOT 1 and 2 displayed in the 24PA mode (2:3:3:2 advanced pulldown). Shooting in progressive mode In 1080i and 480i (576i) mode... the DISP/ MODE CHK button and check the row for recording, when recording starts as soon as a P2 card is inserted or the camera is powered up. In this reason, to continue recording clips in a system mode using a different recording segmentation may break the continuity of ...
...• An editing system that AVC-Intra does not support pulldown recording. Also in native recording, the output of the time code. • The camera uses internal memory for SLOT 1 and 2 displayed in the 24PA mode (2:3:3:2 advanced pulldown). Shooting in progressive mode In 1080i and 480i (576i) mode... the DISP/ MODE CHK button and check the row for recording, when recording starts as soon as a P2 card is inserted or the camera is powered up. In this reason, to continue recording clips in a system mode using a different recording segmentation may break the continuity of ...
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... below will make video look like gamma will provide film-quality playback. The 720P progressive mode and cine-like it was shot with a film camera-recorder. Shooting Using progressive mode and VFR recording function Standard speed for film production Screen production normally requires a 24 fps (24 frames per second...Other settings Recording frame rate 720-59.94P REC FORMAT AVC-I 100/24PN (AVC-I 50/24PN) (DVCPROHD/24PN) VFR OFF 1080-59.94i REC FORMAT CAMERA MODE*1 AVC-I 100/24PN (AVC-I 50/24PN) (DVCPROHD/60i) 24P, 24PA 24 frames VFR OFF *1: Only when the menu option REC FORMAT ...
... below will make video look like gamma will provide film-quality playback. The 720P progressive mode and cine-like it was shot with a film camera-recorder. Shooting Using progressive mode and VFR recording function Standard speed for film production Screen production normally requires a 24 fps (24 frames per second...Other settings Recording frame rate 720-59.94P REC FORMAT AVC-I 100/24PN (AVC-I 50/24PN) (DVCPROHD/24PN) VFR OFF 1080-59.94i REC FORMAT CAMERA MODE*1 AVC-I 100/24PN (AVC-I 50/24PN) (DVCPROHD/60i) 24P, 24PA 24 frames VFR OFF *1: Only when the menu option REC FORMAT ...