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For details, see page 5. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. F0808T0 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT1U92 Before use Description of parts This product is eligible for future use. AG-HPX170P Preparation Shooting Playback Editing Displays Menu Reference Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program.
For details, see page 5. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. F0808T0 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT1U92 Before use Description of parts This product is eligible for future use. AG-HPX170P Preparation Shooting Playback Editing Displays Menu Reference Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program.
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...and any strong jolt to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in direct contact with doors and windows closed. • Use specified charger. For Battery Pack • Replace only with same or specified type. • Do not disassemble or dispose of time with...when in an automobile exposed to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is on the underside of time, make use . When using the equipment for a long period of in fire. • Do not store in temperatures over 60°C (140°F). TO COMPLETELY...
...and any strong jolt to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in direct contact with doors and windows closed. • Use specified charger. For Battery Pack • Replace only with same or specified type. • Do not disassemble or dispose of time with...when in an automobile exposed to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is on the underside of time, make use . When using the equipment for a long period of in fire. • Do not store in temperatures over 60°C (140°F). TO COMPLETELY...
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...available from that to recycle this device. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HPX170P Trade Name: PANASONIC Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to the following measures: • Reorient... are designed to operate this battery. Also, any unauthorized modifications. Operation is subject to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be contrary to copyright laws." Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for a Class B digital device, pursuant to host ...
...available from that to recycle this device. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HPX170P Trade Name: PANASONIC Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to the following measures: • Reorient... are designed to operate this battery. Also, any unauthorized modifications. Operation is subject to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be contrary to copyright laws." Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for a Class B digital device, pursuant to host ...
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...not equipped with any protective devices that meet given quality standards for using a Panasonic product. To ensure that we recommend the use of the polarized or grounding-type plug. The genuine Panasonic battery packs are marketed in accordance with the apparatus. If the provided... wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of a genuine Panasonic battery pack for any Panasonic product that uses a battery pack, including digital cameras. Install in some markets. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third ...
...not equipped with any protective devices that meet given quality standards for using a Panasonic product. To ensure that we recommend the use of the polarized or grounding-type plug. The genuine Panasonic battery packs are marketed in accordance with the apparatus. If the provided... wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of a genuine Panasonic battery pack for any Panasonic product that uses a battery pack, including digital cameras. Install in some markets. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third ...
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...repair valid for up to download, modify, and redistribute source code for convenience. A description of hours the device has been used. Customer advisory: This product includes software licensed under the MIT License. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the ... Microsystems IRGmbH. • DICOMAR is a trademark of the respective companies. Details about the content, etc. Software information for purchasing this Panasonic P2HD device. Customers who register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to you for this product ...
...repair valid for up to download, modify, and redistribute source code for convenience. A description of hours the device has been used. Customer advisory: This product includes software licensed under the MIT License. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the ... Microsystems IRGmbH. • DICOMAR is a trademark of the respective companies. Details about the content, etc. Software information for purchasing this Panasonic P2HD device. Customers who register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to you for this product ...
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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 manual 10 Description of parts Description ... and displaying shooting status......... 41 Changing the image size 41 Optical Image Stabilizer 42 Adding effects to images 42 Using the USER buttons 42 Backlight compensation 42 Color bars 42 Waveform monitor function 43 Adjusting the volume while shooting 43...
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 manual 10 Description of parts Description ... and displaying shooting status......... 41 Changing the image size 41 Optical Image Stabilizer 42 Adding effects to images 42 Using the USER buttons 42 Backlight compensation 42 Color bars 42 Waveform monitor function 43 Adjusting the volume while shooting 43...
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... (OPERATION 68 Checking the clip or card information (PROPERTY 69 Editing the recorded clip metadata 71 Uploading the metadata (META DATA 72 Useful playback functions 74 Variable speed search 74 Slow playback 74 Fast forward/rewind playback 74 Frame-by-frame playback 74 Clip skip 75 Adjusting... Digital input/output 86 Analog output 86 Displays Screen displays 87 Regular displays 87 Warnings 91 Setting the DISPLAY items 93 Menu Using the setup menus 94 Using the menus 94 Initializing the menu settings 95 Setup menu structure 96 CAM (camera) mode menu 96 MCR (playback) mode...
... (OPERATION 68 Checking the clip or card information (PROPERTY 69 Editing the recorded clip metadata 71 Uploading the metadata (META DATA 72 Useful playback functions 74 Variable speed search 74 Slow playback 74 Fast forward/rewind playback 74 Frame-by-frame playback 74 Clip skip 75 Adjusting... Digital input/output 86 Analog output 86 Displays Screen displays 87 Regular displays 87 Warnings 91 Setting the DISPLAY items 93 Menu Using the setup menus 94 Using the menus 94 Initializing the menu settings 95 Setup menu structure 96 CAM (camera) mode menu 96 MCR (playback) mode...
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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 4 channel uncompressed digital ...
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 4 channel uncompressed digital ...
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...been recorded properly before actual shooting. • When shooting important events (such as you use any purpose other than 1/4-20UNC. For other than your own personal enjoyment. Remember that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in this unit The following media can damage the ...camera-recorder if you intended due to the shooting of the recorded contents. When using the camera-recorder in this depth. Do ...
...been recorded properly before actual shooting. • When shooting important events (such as you use any purpose other than 1/4-20UNC. For other than your own personal enjoyment. Remember that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in this unit The following media can damage the ...camera-recorder if you intended due to the shooting of the recorded contents. When using the camera-recorder in this depth. Do ...
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... cord/ Wireless remote control DC cord and battery (CR2025) Eye cup Shoulder belt Microphone holder Screws for the battery, see "Optional units". (see below) *2 When using a 1394 cable (sold separately) or a USB cable (sold separately), attach ferrite cores to the both ends of the cable. (Page 77) Optional units • XLR...
... cord/ Wireless remote control DC cord and battery (CR2025) Eye cup Shoulder belt Microphone holder Screws for the battery, see "Optional units". (see below) *2 When using a 1394 cable (sold separately) or a USB cable (sold separately), attach ferrite cores to the both ends of the cable. (Page 77) Optional units • XLR...
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... Headphone jack (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) (Page 76) 12 Tripod hole (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...
... Headphone jack (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) (Page 76) 12 Tripod hole (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...
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... 63 and 86) 7 /REW button (t ) (Page 63) 8 PAUSE button ( h ) (Page 63) Like the operation buttons of parts (continued) Remote control The following buttons are performed using SET button. 9 STILL ADV button ( , ) (Page 18) 10 STOP button ( g ) (Page 63) 11 FF/ button ( y) (Page 63) Buttons for functions that cannot be executed on...
... 63 and 86) 7 /REW button (t ) (Page 63) 8 PAUSE button ( h ) (Page 63) Like the operation buttons of parts (continued) Remote control The following buttons are performed using SET button. 9 STILL ADV button ( , ) (Page 18) 10 STOP button ( g ) (Page 63) 11 FF/ button ( y) (Page 63) Buttons for functions that cannot be executed on...
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...before storing it . • Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins) away from the battery. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use up , and you repeatedly start and stop recording. • Discharge the battery before charging starts. • If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink ... or AC adapter. Approx. 160 min. • The times given above are approximate for an extended time, charge it at least once a year, use . • The recordable time reduces if you may take longer at least 1 meter away from the AC adapter. • Operation of included battery ...
...before storing it . • Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins) away from the battery. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use up , and you repeatedly start and stop recording. • Discharge the battery before charging starts. • If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink ... or AC adapter. Approx. 160 min. • The times given above are approximate for an extended time, charge it at least once a year, use . • The recordable time reduces if you may take longer at least 1 meter away from the AC adapter. • Operation of included battery ...
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... and removing the power supply Installing and removing the battery Installation 1 Insert the battery until it clicks into place. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for U.S.A. Operation at a voltage in selecting an alternate AC plug. CAUTION: This apparatus can be operated at a voltage other than 120 V AC...
... and removing the power supply Installing and removing the battery Installation 1 Insert the battery until it clicks into place. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for U.S.A. Operation at a voltage in selecting an alternate AC plug. CAUTION: This apparatus can be operated at a voltage other than 120 V AC...
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Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera. 20 mm or more 20 mm or more Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood ... the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it in position. • Be sure to attach the lens hood cap to protect the lens when not in use. 17 Attaching the lens hood • Turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks to suit your hand. 1 Open the cover and adjust the length...
Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera. 20 mm or more 20 mm or more Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood ... the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it in position. • Be sure to attach the lens hood cap to protect the lens when not in use. 17 Attaching the lens hood • Turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks to suit your hand. 1 Open the cover and adjust the length...
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...holder. 2 Insert the battery with the "+" marked side facing up. 3 Return the holder to 1 or 2. (Page 110) If different settings are used for use .) If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is set for the camerarecorder and remote control unit, "REMOTE" lights in "operation ...8226; Wireless remote control Press the MCR operation buttons STOP ( g ) and STILL ADV ( ) at the same time to set the remote control unit for use in "operation mode 2". The remote control Insert the battery 1 Push the catch in the direction shown by mistake. Alternatively, press the STOP ( g ) ...
...holder. 2 Insert the battery with the "+" marked side facing up. 3 Return the holder to 1 or 2. (Page 110) If different settings are used for use .) If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is set for the camerarecorder and remote control unit, "REMOTE" lights in "operation ...8226; Wireless remote control Press the MCR operation buttons STOP ( g ) and STILL ADV ( ) at the same time to set the remote control unit for use in "operation mode 2". The remote control Insert the battery 1 Push the catch in the direction shown by mistake. Alternatively, press the STOP ( g ) ...
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...details on the viewfinder screen clearly. To see . • You can see the characters on how to refit it is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD. Using the viewfinder 1 Set the POWER switch to come off . Eye cup holder Eye cup Projection Eye piece Do not point the eye piece at the...conditions. • The brightness and hue may differ between the images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD monitor and those displayed on the viewfinder. Use the viewfinder that images appear in the viewfinder and the other strong light source. • Light concentrated by aligning the projections on the eye...
...details on the viewfinder screen clearly. To see . • You can see the characters on how to refit it is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD. Using the viewfinder 1 Set the POWER switch to come off . Eye cup holder Eye cup Projection Eye piece Do not point the eye piece at the...conditions. • The brightness and hue may differ between the images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD monitor and those displayed on the viewfinder. Use the viewfinder that images appear in the viewfinder and the other strong light source. • Light concentrated by aligning the projections on the eye...
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Preparation Using the LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Hold down the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor. • It can damage the camera. Emphasizing ...
Preparation Using the LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Hold down the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor. • It can damage the camera. Emphasizing ...
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... the screen display 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 19) 2 Press the MENU button. • For menu operation (Page 94) • You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 14) 3 Viewfinder adjustments Select YES under LCD SET on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. LCD monitor...
... the screen display 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 19) 2 Press the MENU button. • For menu operation (Page 94) • You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 14) 3 Viewfinder adjustments Select YES under LCD SET on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen. LCD monitor...
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Each press of three possible levels. 1 Select LCD BL under LCD on the setting menu SW MODE screen. LCD Flipping images vertically and horizontally Use this function to underscan or overscan the image shown in the following order: NORMAL (standard) " LOW (dark) " HIGH (bright) " NORMAL. •...MODE screen. This assigns LCD REV to the LCD button. 2 Press the LCD button. • This button toggles between overscan and underscan Use this function to flip an image vertically or horizontally to check the aspect ratio or composition on the screen. LCD Switching between the normal ...
Each press of three possible levels. 1 Select LCD BL under LCD on the setting menu SW MODE screen. LCD Flipping images vertically and horizontally Use this function to underscan or overscan the image shown in the following order: NORMAL (standard) " LOW (dark) " HIGH (bright) " NORMAL. •...MODE screen. This assigns LCD REV to the LCD button. 2 Press the LCD button. • This button toggles between overscan and underscan Use this function to flip an image vertically or horizontally to check the aspect ratio or composition on the screen. LCD Switching between the normal ...