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AG-HPX370P Model No. SS0310TU0 -PS Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT2T24 AG-HPX371E Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. This product is eligible for future use. For details, see page 173. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No.
AG-HPX370P Model No. SS0310TU0 -PS Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT2T24 AG-HPX371E Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. This product is eligible for future use. For details, see page 173. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No.
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... in these instructions • Screenshots from the actual camera-recorder. Note concerning illustrations in these instructions • Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the AG-HPX370P are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.... activity - To decode AVC Video that is created during a single recording operation is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries....
... in these instructions • Screenshots from the actual camera-recorder. Note concerning illustrations in these instructions • Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the AG-HPX370P are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.... activity - To decode AVC Video that is created during a single recording operation is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries....
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...users are given in the original (English-language) text.) To obtain the source codes, go to the following home page: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from directing inquiries concerning the source codes they have the right to laser light. PLEASE NOTE: ... Included with this product is software licensed under MIT-License. When using the camera-recorder in this camera or a PC will not assume liability for such failure. Disposing and transferring ownership of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we will only change and redistribute the source...
...users are given in the original (English-language) text.) To obtain the source codes, go to the following home page: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from directing inquiries concerning the source codes they have the right to laser light. PLEASE NOTE: ... Included with this product is software licensed under MIT-License. When using the camera-recorder in this camera or a PC will not assume liability for such failure. Disposing and transferring ownership of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we will only change and redistribute the source...
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Contents Read this first! (For AG-HPX370P 2 Read this first! (For AG-HPX371E 4 Precautions for Use ... 7 Chapter 1 Overview Camera Unit Features ... 11 Recording and Playback Features 13 Outline of operations ... 15 Saving and editing on external devices 15 System Configuration ... 16 Standard ... 55 Adjusting the White Balance 55 Adjusting the Black Balance 56 Setting the Electronic Shutter 58 Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed 58 Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode 59 FBC (Flash Band Compensation) Function 60
Contents Read this first! (For AG-HPX370P 2 Read this first! (For AG-HPX371E 4 Precautions for Use ... 7 Chapter 1 Overview Camera Unit Features ... 11 Recording and Playback Features 13 Outline of operations ... 15 Saving and editing on external devices 15 System Configuration ... 16 Standard ... 55 Adjusting the White Balance 55 Adjusting the Black Balance 56 Setting the Electronic Shutter 58 Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed 58 Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode 59 FBC (Flash Band Compensation) Function 60
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... Preparing for Audio Input 104 When Using the Front Microphone 104 Using a wireless receiver 104 When Using Audio Devices 105 Attaching Accessories 106 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod 106 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 106 Attaching the Rain Cover 107 Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Knob 107 Attaching the Eye Cup... 107 DC OUT Connector and External REC Start/Stop Switch Connection 108 Connecting the AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit 109 Connecting the AG-EC4G Extension Control Unit 109 Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails Thumbnail Operations 110
... Preparing for Audio Input 104 When Using the Front Microphone 104 Using a wireless receiver 104 When Using Audio Devices 105 Attaching Accessories 106 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod 106 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 106 Attaching the Rain Cover 107 Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Knob 107 Attaching the Eye Cup... 107 DC OUT Connector and External REC Start/Stop Switch Connection 108 Connecting the AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit 109 Connecting the AG-EC4G Extension Control Unit 109 Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails Thumbnail Operations 110
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.../DV connector 155 Control of external devices through 1394 connection 156 Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections Inspections Before Shooting 157 Preparing for Inspections 157 Inspecting the Camera Unit 157 Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions 158 Maintenance ... 160 Eyepiece Care ... 160 Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder 160 Charging the internal battery 160 Warning System...
.../DV connector 155 Control of external devices through 1394 connection 156 Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections Inspections Before Shooting 157 Preparing for Inspections 157 Inspecting the Camera Unit 157 Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions 158 Maintenance ... 160 Eyepiece Care ... 160 Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder 160 Charging the internal battery 160 Warning System...
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...61550; Variable frame rate makes speed effects possible (in all HD/SD formats (P/I conversion, line conversion and down conversion). http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ 24P and 30P indicate recording at 23.98P and 29.97P, respectively, while 60P and 60i indicate recording at 30P applies a ...inch 2.2-megapixel 3MOS sensor and a recording and playback unit that no other adjustments for the VariCam HD Cinema camera. Camera Unit Features Progressive 3MOS sensor The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E is better than normal 24P (2:3 pulldown). Recording at 59.94P and 59.94i, respectively. 11 It ...
...61550; Variable frame rate makes speed effects possible (in all HD/SD formats (P/I conversion, line conversion and down conversion). http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ 24P and 30P indicate recording at 23.98P and 29.97P, respectively, while 60P and 60i indicate recording at 30P applies a ...inch 2.2-megapixel 3MOS sensor and a recording and playback unit that no other adjustments for the VariCam HD Cinema camera. Camera Unit Features Progressive 3MOS sensor The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E is better than normal 24P (2:3 pulldown). Recording at 59.94P and 59.94i, respectively. 11 It ...
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... loss of detail that would otherwise occur. *2 Camera extension system support This camera can be connected to the AG-CA300G camera adapter (optional accessory) and the AG-BS300 base station (optional accessory) to enable camera extension system recording. You can also save up to a maximum... referred to minimize color bleeding into surrounding image areas. Remote control support This camera supports the AJ-RC10G remote control unit (optional accessory) and the AG-EC4G extension control unit (optional accessory). For details on connections to these devices, refer to...
... loss of detail that would otherwise occur. *2 Camera extension system support This camera can be connected to the AG-CA300G camera adapter (optional accessory) and the AG-BS300 base station (optional accessory) to enable camera extension system recording. You can also save up to a maximum... referred to minimize color bleeding into surrounding image areas. Remote control support This camera supports the AJ-RC10G remote control unit (optional accessory) and the AG-EC4G extension control unit (optional accessory). For details on connections to these devices, refer to...
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...a network without digitizing. Connect a 6-pin plug to this way gives you virtually unlimited recording capacity. Loop recording: Setting the camera for consecutive overwriting, you can be connected to enable output and input via IEEE1394 is not available when the AVC-Intra codec is selected. ...there is no chance of accidentally deleting a recording. Unlike a VTR system, there is no need to speed up production processes. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ *2 This assumes that a tape or hard disk system with PC card standards and can be directly plugged into the PC card slot ...
...a network without digitizing. Connect a 6-pin plug to this way gives you virtually unlimited recording capacity. Loop recording: Setting the camera for consecutive overwriting, you can be connected to enable output and input via IEEE1394 is not available when the AVC-Intra codec is selected. ...there is no chance of accidentally deleting a recording. Unlike a VTR system, there is no need to speed up production processes. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ *2 This assumes that a tape or hard disk system with PC card standards and can be directly plugged into the PC card slot ...
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...-clip REC: Instead of video and audio. A down converted SD video (composite video). Fine adjustment of sound recording level The camera features a front-mounted control for checking clip content and speeding up to control both monitor and line recording. The control can be disabled. ... Unislot wireless receiver compatible The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E is designed to work flow. Clip thumbnail preview The camera records each time you press the REC button. Interval REC: Recording one frame at ...
...-clip REC: Instead of video and audio. A down converted SD video (composite video). Fine adjustment of sound recording level The camera features a front-mounted control for checking clip content and speeding up to control both monitor and line recording. The control can be disabled. ... Unislot wireless receiver compatible The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E is designed to work flow. Clip thumbnail preview The camera records each time you press the REC button. Interval REC: Recording one frame at ...
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...-av.panasonic.net/ *4 For details, refer to the AJ-YAX800G User's Guide on the supplied CD-ROM. *5 For details, refer to the V-mount type battery plate. 16 DVCPRO/DV standard device complying with the IEEE1394 standard *1 The camera is equipped with a battery holder as standard. *2 The camera comes with...case AJ-SC900 Hard carrying case AJ-HT901G Shotgun microphone (Phantom +48 V) AG-MC200G AJ-MC700P Lens *2 (Bayonet type) FUJINON, CANON Tripod adapter SHAN-TM700 Video encoder card AJ-YAX800G *4 AG-HPX370P/ AG-HPX371E Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Remote control unit *5 AJ-RC10G Remote control ...
...-av.panasonic.net/ *4 For details, refer to the AJ-YAX800G User's Guide on the supplied CD-ROM. *5 For details, refer to the V-mount type battery plate. 16 DVCPRO/DV standard device complying with the IEEE1394 standard *1 The camera is equipped with a battery holder as standard. *2 The camera comes with...case AJ-SC900 Hard carrying case AJ-HT901G Shotgun microphone (Phantom +48 V) AG-MC200G AJ-MC700P Lens *2 (Bayonet type) FUJINON, CANON Tripod adapter SHAN-TM700 Video encoder card AJ-YAX800G *4 AG-HPX370P/ AG-HPX371E Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Remote control unit *5 AJ-RC10G Remote control ...
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...; NOTE • Be sure to appropriately dispose of the packing material when you have unpacked the product. • Consult your supplier regarding purchases of the camera. Accessories manufactured by Fujinon Co., Ltd., consult Fujinon supplier or representative. 17 BNC cap *1 For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (page 98). Lens...
...; NOTE • Be sure to appropriately dispose of the packing material when you have unpacked the product. • Consult your supplier regarding purchases of the camera. Accessories manufactured by Fujinon Co., Ltd., consult Fujinon supplier or representative. 17 BNC cap *1 For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (page 98). Lens...
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...This clamp secures the lens and microphone cables. For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (page 98). 11 Tripod mount To mount the camera on the camera base. For details, refer to [Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type] (page 95). 3 DC IN (external power input) socket ...6 Shoulder strap fittings The shoulder strap is connected here. For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (page 98). 8 Lens lever Tighten this camera to an external DC power supply. Press this hole for purposes other than attaching accessories. (Size of holes for securing screws) • 1/4-20UNC ...
...This clamp secures the lens and microphone cables. For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (page 98). 11 Tripod mount To mount the camera on the camera base. For details, refer to [Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type] (page 95). 3 DC IN (external power input) socket ...6 Shoulder strap fittings The shoulder strap is connected here. For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (page 98). 8 Lens lever Tighten this camera to an external DC power supply. Press this hole for purposes other than attaching accessories. (Size of holes for securing screws) • 1/4-20UNC ...
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.../ CH2 connectors. LINE: Line input for audio signals input from an audio device MIC: Audio signal input from microphone with internal power supply (the camera does not supply power to a phantom microphone). + 48V: Audio signal input from a wireless receiver. For details, refer to [Preparing for Audio Input... will be used to adjust the recording levels for audio channels 1 and 2. • Note that requires an external power supply (the camera supplies power to a phantom microphone). NOTE Power is supplied when the menu option R.MICPOWER in the AUDIO SETUP screen is set...
.../ CH2 connectors. LINE: Line input for audio signals input from an audio device MIC: Audio signal input from microphone with internal power supply (the camera does not supply power to a phantom microphone). + 48V: Audio signal input from a wireless receiver. For details, refer to [Preparing for Audio Input... will be used to adjust the recording levels for audio channels 1 and 2. • Note that requires an external power supply (the camera supplies power to a phantom microphone). NOTE Power is supplied when the menu option R.MICPOWER in the AUDIO SETUP screen is set...
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... the SEL direction changes the shutter speed. Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 1 98 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 11 3 4 10 5 6 7 2 Shooting and Recording (camera unit) 1 ND FILTER (filter switching) control Use this switch to [Setting the Electronic Shutter] (page 58). 4 AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch AWB: Automatically adjusts the...
... the SEL direction changes the shutter speed. Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 1 98 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 11 3 4 10 5 6 7 2 Shooting and Recording (camera unit) 1 ND FILTER (filter switching) control Use this switch to [Setting the Electronic Shutter] (page 58). 4 AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch AWB: Automatically adjusts the...
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... B: Pushing the AUTO W/B BAL towards AWB to B. JOG dial button] in the viewfinder. AUTO KNEE OFF: Video being recorded through the camera is output with the Auto knee circuit turned off the alarm sound. 9 SYNCHRO SCAN switch This function adjusts the synchro scan speed when the SHUTTER...this button to the memory card recorder unit, viewfinder and video monitor. It provides a reference for making accurate focal distance measurements from the camera unit to turn off . For details, refer to [Adjusting the White Balance] (page 55). Use of the AUTO KNEE function in memory...
... B: Pushing the AUTO W/B BAL towards AWB to B. JOG dial button] in the viewfinder. AUTO KNEE OFF: Video being recorded through the camera is output with the Auto knee circuit turned off the alarm sound. 9 SYNCHRO SCAN switch This function adjusts the synchro scan speed when the SHUTTER...this button to the memory card recorder unit, viewfinder and video monitor. It provides a reference for making accurate focal distance measurements from the camera unit to turn off . For details, refer to [Adjusting the White Balance] (page 55). Use of the AUTO KNEE function in memory...
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... playback. 18 USB 2.0 connector (DEVICE) 19 USB 2.0 connector (HOST) Connect a USB 2.0 cable to this connector. This setting restricts recording, playback and clip operations with the camera. For details, refer to ON. This button operates in pause mode (cue-up mode). 15 y FF (fast forward) button In stop mode, press this button...
... playback. 18 USB 2.0 connector (DEVICE) 19 USB 2.0 connector (HOST) Connect a USB 2.0 cable to this connector. This setting restricts recording, playback and clip operations with the camera. For details, refer to ON. This button operates in pause mode (cue-up mode). 15 y FF (fast forward) button In stop mode, press this button...
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...remove the card while the lamp is connected. It outputs the same signals as input reference signal. Some functions can be remote controlled when the AG-EC4G extension control unit (optional accessory) is on and off. It is used . (Use of such cards may prevent recording.) • ...BOX.) 24 SD memory card slot Insert an SD memory card (optional accessory) in this camera. • This camera supports SD memory cards with capacities between 8 MB to [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of Panasonic SD memory cards and miniSD/microSD cards is installed without inserting a card. For details,...
...remove the card while the lamp is connected. It outputs the same signals as input reference signal. Some functions can be remote controlled when the AG-EC4G extension control unit (optional accessory) is on and off. It is used . (Use of such cards may prevent recording.) • ...BOX.) 24 SD memory card slot Insert an SD memory card (optional accessory) in this camera. • This camera supports SD memory cards with capacities between 8 MB to [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of Panasonic SD memory cards and miniSD/microSD cards is installed without inserting a card. For details,...
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..., refer to [Outputting the time code externally] (page 72). 4 HOLD button Pressing this connector to input a reference signal to genlock the camera unit or externally lock the time code. The four triangular buttons are cursor buttons and the square center button is continuously recorded during recording. Time...P2 card recording status. The subcarrier of the VBS signal output by the VIDEO OUT connector of the camera cannot be used for this button with the time of the AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E. Note that are open, resets all set the time code and user bits. This function ...
..., refer to [Outputting the time code externally] (page 72). 4 HOLD button Pressing this connector to input a reference signal to genlock the camera unit or externally lock the time code. The four triangular buttons are cursor buttons and the square center button is continuously recorded during recording. Time...P2 card recording status. The subcarrier of the VBS signal output by the VIDEO OUT connector of the camera cannot be used for this button with the time of the AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E. Note that are open, resets all set the time code and user bits. This function ...
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... and their Functions 2 6 1 Viewfinder The viewfinder displays the video image in the DISPLAY SETUP screen. 2 TALLY switch Use to control the front tally lamp. indicating camera operating status and settings - OFF: Tally lamp goes out. 3 Front tally lamp This lamp goes on . It also displays warnings and messages - It blinks to...
... and their Functions 2 6 1 Viewfinder The viewfinder displays the video image in the DISPLAY SETUP screen. 2 TALLY switch Use to control the front tally lamp. indicating camera operating status and settings - OFF: Tally lamp goes out. 3 Front tally lamp This lamp goes on . It also displays warnings and messages - It blinks to...