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Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. S0109T3059 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT2C25-3 AG-HPX300P 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 163. This product is eligible for future use.
Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. S0109T3059 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT2C25-3 AG-HPX300P 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 163. This product is eligible for future use.
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... and used in accordance with the limits for help. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HPX300P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is recyclable...
... and used in accordance with the limits for help. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HPX300P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is recyclable...
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...original (English-language) text.) To obtain the source codes, go to the following activities of the following home page: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ The manufacturer asks users to completely delete any other countries. Other names of companies and products ... obtained from directing inquiries concerning the source codes they have obtained and other countries. Unislot is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used , be careful...
...original (English-language) text.) To obtain the source codes, go to the following activities of the following home page: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ The manufacturer asks users to completely delete any other countries. Other names of companies and products ... obtained from directing inquiries concerning the source codes they have obtained and other countries. Unislot is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used , be careful...
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... other media can be produced in the camera offers 14-bit signal input and 20-bit internal processing. Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview The AG-HPX300P P2 memory card camera-recorder features a camera unit equipped with the variable frame rate feature developed for the VariCam HD Cinema camera. Using...the highly reliable AVC-Intra or DVCPRO HD codec while also supporting SD multicodec (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV) recording capability. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ 24P and 30P indicate recording at 23.98P and 29.97P, respectively, while 60P and 60i indicate recording at 30P...
... other media can be produced in the camera offers 14-bit signal input and 20-bit internal processing. Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview The AG-HPX300P P2 memory card camera-recorder features a camera unit equipped with the variable frame rate feature developed for the VariCam HD Cinema camera. Using...the highly reliable AVC-Intra or DVCPRO HD codec while also supporting SD multicodec (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV) recording capability. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ 24P and 30P indicate recording at 23.98P and 29.97P, respectively, while 60P and 60i indicate recording at 30P...
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...; Variable color temperature: Allows fine adjustment after setting the white balance. REC REVIEW: Provides a quick check of the last few seconds of 1/7200 s *1. The AG-HPX300P also features a synchro scan function that the lens cannot compensate for, in 1080/30P, 1080/24P modes. Chapter 1 Overview Slow, synchro and high...
...; Variable color temperature: Allows fine adjustment after setting the white balance. REC REVIEW: Provides a quick check of the last few seconds of 1/7200 s *1. The AG-HPX300P also features a synchro scan function that the lens cannot compensate for, in 1080/30P, 1080/24P modes. Chapter 1 Overview Slow, synchro and high...
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... slot for adjusting the sound level when you have missed. Using the camera copy function, you can be disabled. Unislot wireless receiver compatible The AG-HPX300P is useful for fine adjustment of thumbnails. The control can create a new clip by stripping out the desired frames from 2 frames to 10 minutes...
... slot for adjusting the sound level when you have missed. Using the camera copy function, you can be disabled. Unislot wireless receiver compatible The AG-HPX300P is useful for fine adjustment of thumbnails. The control can create a new clip by stripping out the desired frames from 2 frames to 10 minutes...
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... dubbing). 12 Excelling at high transfer speeds, the P2 card enables high vision recording and smooth editing and dubbing. Chapter 1 Overview Outline of operations The AG-HPX300P records video on your computer or other unit.
... dubbing). 12 Excelling at high transfer speeds, the P2 card enables high vision recording and smooth editing and dubbing. Chapter 1 Overview Outline of operations The AG-HPX300P records video on your computer or other unit.
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...panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ *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. 13 Chapter 1 Overview System Configuration Soft carrying 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-HPX300P Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Remote control unit *5 AJ-RC10G Remote control cable ...
...panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ *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. 13 Chapter 1 Overview System Configuration Soft carrying 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-HPX300P Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Remote control unit *5 AJ-RC10G Remote control cable ...
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...capacities of 2 GB or more. • The SD logo is a registered trademark. • MMC (MultiMediaCard) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. 25 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp This lamp indicates the active status of the six positions. NOTE During recording, selecting a position with ...lock to the HD signal. 22 REMOTE connector Some functions can be externally locked. For details, refer to the camera. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av About SD and SDHC memory cards • The SDHC card is installed without inserting a card. For ...
...capacities of 2 GB or more. • The SD logo is a registered trademark. • MMC (MultiMediaCard) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. 25 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp This lamp indicates the active status of the six positions. NOTE During recording, selecting a position with ...lock to the HD signal. 22 REMOTE connector Some functions can be externally locked. For details, refer to the camera. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av About SD and SDHC memory cards • The SDHC card is installed without inserting a card. For ...
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... Time Code] (page 62). 3 TC OUT connector (BNC) Connect this purpose. 8 CURSOR and SET buttons Use these buttons to set the running mode of the AG-HPX300P. Note that time code generation continues. R-RUN: Select this connector to input a reference signal to genlock the camera unit or externally lock the time...
... Time Code] (page 62). 3 TC OUT connector (BNC) Connect this purpose. 8 CURSOR and SET buttons Use these buttons to set the running mode of the AG-HPX300P. Note that time code generation continues. R-RUN: Select this connector to input a reference signal to genlock the camera unit or externally lock the time...
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... P2 Cards 1 Open the card slot cover. 2 Raise the eject button. 3 Then depress the eject button to the right. • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX300P. Raise the eject button.
... P2 Cards 1 Open the card slot cover. 2 Raise the eject button. 3 Then depress the eject button to the right. • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX300P. Raise the eject button.
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... this message appears, turn the power off the power, then restart the AG-HPX300P to the card ceases. 29 The card is FULL enabled. Card ..., it . • If a P2 card being accessed is removed, the viewfinder displays "TURN POWER OFF" and the AG-HPX300P gives a warning using an alarm and the WARNING LED. Blinks in orange), do not remove the P2 card. Only ...reading is not Card not supported by your NOT supported AG-HPX300P. No P2 card is enabled. PROTECTED Only reading is Card not inserted inserted. In this way, ...
... this message appears, turn the power off the power, then restart the AG-HPX300P to the card ceases. 29 The card is FULL enabled. Card ..., it . • If a P2 card being accessed is removed, the viewfinder displays "TURN POWER OFF" and the AG-HPX300P gives a warning using an alarm and the WARNING LED. Blinks in orange), do not remove the P2 card. Only ...reading is not Card not supported by your NOT supported AG-HPX300P. No P2 card is enabled. PROTECTED Only reading is Card not inserted inserted. In this way, ...
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... and functions] (page 44). • Use of cards other than those listed above recording time is somewhat smaller. 30 https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Splitting clips recorded on P2 cards This camera will provide 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8, respectively of January 2009. Approx. 10 min... 128 min. Such recordings may require updating the camera driver. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 card recording times P2 cards available to the AG-HPX300P This camera supports the following Web site. For details, refer to [Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit] (page 155). •...
... and functions] (page 44). • Use of cards other than those listed above recording time is somewhat smaller. 30 https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Splitting clips recorded on P2 cards This camera will provide 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8, respectively of January 2009. Approx. 10 min... 128 min. Such recordings may require updating the camera driver. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 card recording times P2 cards available to the AG-HPX300P This camera supports the following Web site. For details, refer to [Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit] (page 155). •...
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For directions on , the last card written before starting to use your AG-HPX300P. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion 1 Insert a charged battery. 2 Turn the POWER switch to ON to select one P2 ...
For directions on , the last card written before starting to use your AG-HPX300P. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion 1 Insert a charged battery. 2 Turn the POWER switch to ON to select one P2 ...
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... TEMP of white balance. Adjusting the White Balance Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must be adjusted according to the central position with the AG-HPX300P, the black and white balances must be readjusted. d OUTPUT selector switch Set to the light conditions. Then zoom-in on the white pattern so...
... TEMP of white balance. Adjusting the White Balance Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must be adjusted according to the central position with the AG-HPX300P, the black and white balances must be readjusted. d OUTPUT selector switch Set to the light conditions. Then zoom-in on the white pattern so...
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... There is too high or (or Bch) NG too low. The ATW function can also be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX300P the first time. • Your AG-HPX300P has not been used to the USER MAIN, USER1, USER2 buttons. For details, refer to [Assigning functions to ensure optimum video...
... There is too high or (or Bch) NG too low. The ATW function can also be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX300P the first time. • Your AG-HPX300P has not been used to the USER MAIN, USER1, USER2 buttons. For details, refer to [Assigning functions to ensure optimum video...
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... b AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch c MONITOR SELECT CH1/3, ST, CH2/4 selector switch d MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4 selector switch e AUDIO IN switch Your AG-HPX300P is positioned at [MAN]. For details, refer to make detailed audio settings. C H 1 C H 2 OVER indication NOTE Pressing the ...the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is factory-set the recording levels for Recording Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels This AG-HPX300P supports independent four-channel audio recording in the window are 1 and 2. 2 Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch at...
... b AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch c MONITOR SELECT CH1/3, ST, CH2/4 selector switch d MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4 selector switch e AUDIO IN switch Your AG-HPX300P is positioned at [MAN]. For details, refer to make detailed audio settings. C H 1 C H 2 OVER indication NOTE Pressing the ...the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is factory-set the recording levels for Recording Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels This AG-HPX300P supports independent four-channel audio recording in the window are 1 and 2. 2 Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch at...
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... be used to determine whether or not the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be manually adjusted. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording When operating the AG-HPX300P without a sound recordist, it controls AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2.
... be used to determine whether or not the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be manually adjusted. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording When operating the AG-HPX300P without a sound recordist, it controls AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2.
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... FRM SIG" blinks in red in 720P system mode, GENLOCK input for Recording Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your AG-HPX300P may be externally locked. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for the video signal is applied but the time code is delayed by 1 field. • If...
... FRM SIG" blinks in red in 720P system mode, GENLOCK input for Recording Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your AG-HPX300P may be externally locked. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for the video signal is applied but the time code is delayed by 1 field. • If...
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... video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock the camera. NOTE • To lock other devices externally to the AG-HPX300P, as the AG-HPX300P. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for the sync generator to stabilize. • Once a slave relationship is established, the TC IN and...externally locked To externally lock user bits, set the setting menu TC VIDEO SYNCRO (OUTPUT SEL) to 5-frame segments and not a malfunction. AG-HPX300P Cautions in the OUTPUT SEL screen. If the battery is removed first, there is because of the camera when the time code is...
... video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock the camera. NOTE • To lock other devices externally to the AG-HPX300P, as the AG-HPX300P. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for the sync generator to stabilize. • Once a slave relationship is established, the TC IN and...externally locked To externally lock user bits, set the setting menu TC VIDEO SYNCRO (OUTPUT SEL) to 5-frame segments and not a malfunction. AG-HPX300P Cautions in the OUTPUT SEL screen. If the battery is removed first, there is because of the camera when the time code is...