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AG-HPX300P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. S0109T3059 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT2C25-3 For details, see page 163. This product is eligible for future use.
AG-HPX300P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. S0109T3059 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT2C25-3 For details, see page 163. This product is eligible for future use.
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... provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 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.
... provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 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.
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...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 applies a 2:2 pulldown. In 720P mode *1, the frame rate can match and is better than normal 24P (2:3 pulldown). Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview The AG-HPX300P...while also supporting SD multicodec (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV) recording capability. Camera Unit Features Progressive 3MOS sensor The AG-HPX300P is equipped with a 1/3 inch 2.2 megapixel 3MOS sensor that is destined to enable nonlinear editing *4 maintaining an image quality ...
...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 applies a 2:2 pulldown. In 720P mode *1, the frame rate can match and is better than normal 24P (2:3 pulldown). Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview The AG-HPX300P...while also supporting SD multicodec (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV) recording capability. Camera Unit Features Progressive 3MOS sensor The AG-HPX300P is equipped with a 1/3 inch 2.2 megapixel 3MOS sensor that is destined to enable nonlinear editing *4 maintaining an image quality ...
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... to facilitate focusing. Eight files for compensating lens chromatic aberration and four files for correcting shading for , in 1080/30P, 1080/24P modes. The AG-HPX300P also features a synchro scan function that would otherwise occur. *2 *1 This is the shutter speed value when 3.0d is not available in order to minimize color...
... to facilitate focusing. Eight files for compensating lens chromatic aberration and four files for correcting shading for , in 1080/30P, 1080/24P modes. The AG-HPX300P also features a synchro scan function that would otherwise occur. *2 *1 This is the shutter speed value when 3.0d is not available in order to minimize color...
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... clip by stripping out the desired frames from a clip by P2 card users. 11 The control can be disabled. Unislot wireless receiver compatible The AG-HPX300P is particularly useful for monitoring, supervision and special ultra undercranking effects. Proxy recording (with AJ-YAX800G installed) Installing an optional video encoder card (AJ...
... clip by stripping out the desired frames from a clip by P2 card users. 11 The control can be disabled. Unislot wireless receiver compatible The AG-HPX300P is particularly useful for monitoring, supervision and special ultra undercranking effects. Proxy recording (with AJ-YAX800G installed) Installing an optional video encoder card (AJ...
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... P2 cards. 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 external devices Using USB DEVICE mode to it.
... P2 cards. 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 external devices Using USB DEVICE mode to it.
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...guration 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 AJ-C10050G Battery ...P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.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 ...
...guration 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 AJ-C10050G Battery ...P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.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 ...
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... to the time code input (TC IN) of the external device to lock the time code of that device to the time code of the AG-HPX300P. The subcarrier of the VBS signal output by the VIDEO OUT connector of the camera cannot be used for this position to continuously advance the...
... to the time code input (TC IN) of the external device to lock the time code of that device to the time code of the AG-HPX300P. The subcarrier of the VBS signal output by the VIDEO OUT connector of the camera cannot be used for this position to continuously advance the...
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... • To prevent cards from falling out, dust from entering and reduce the risk of exposure to the right. • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX300P. Raise the eject button. P2 CARD ACCESS LED Slot cover 3 Insert a P2 card in a P2 card slot. • Press in the card until the eject...
... • To prevent cards from falling out, dust from entering and reduce the risk of exposure to the right. • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX300P. Raise the eject button. P2 CARD ACCESS LED Slot cover 3 Insert a P2 card in a P2 card slot. • Press in the card until the eject...
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... of P2 Card MODE CHECK indication *1 Stays on the P2 card at [PROTECT]. Only reading is not Card not supported by your NOT supported AG-HPX300P. The card is FULL enabled. SUPPORTED Replace the card. Card recognition starts when playback ends. • A P2 card inserted in orange *2...the clips and restore them if required. No P2 card is being accessed is removed, the viewfinder displays "TURN POWER OFF" and the AG-HPX300P gives a warning using an alarm and the WARNING LED. ACTIVE Writing and reading enabled Stays on Selected for current recording mode (loop, ...
... of P2 Card MODE CHECK indication *1 Stays on the P2 card at [PROTECT]. Only reading is not Card not supported by your NOT supported AG-HPX300P. The card is FULL enabled. SUPPORTED Replace the card. Card recognition starts when playback ends. • A P2 card inserted in orange *2...the clips and restore them if required. No P2 card is being accessed is removed, the viewfinder displays "TURN POWER OFF" and the AG-HPX300P gives a warning using an alarm and the WARNING LED. ACTIVE Writing and reading enabled Stays on Selected for current recording mode (loop, ...
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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 card recording times P2 cards available to the AG-HPX300P This camera supports the following Web site. SD (480i) DVCPRO50 DVCPRO Approx. 128 min. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Splitting clips recorded on P2 cards This camera will handle such clips as separate clips by nonlinear...
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 card recording times P2 cards available to the AG-HPX300P This camera supports the following Web site. SD (480i) DVCPRO50 DVCPRO Approx. 128 min. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Splitting clips recorded on P2 cards This camera will handle such clips as separate clips by nonlinear...
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... for recording. 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 use your AG-HPX300P. The P2 card selected for recording cannot be accessed until the other cards have been used in the following order: 21. 1 2 Note that the P2...
... for recording. 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 use your AG-HPX300P. The P2 card selected for recording cannot be accessed until the other cards have been used in the following order: 21. 1 2 Note that the P2...
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... source of white balance. c GAIN selector switch Normally set to conditions. For higher quality, it . • The switch returns to the central position with the AG-HPX300P, the black and white balances must be made in the screen. • A white object (cloth or wall) may be adjusted according to the value other...
... source of white balance. c GAIN selector switch Normally set to conditions. For higher quality, it . • The switch returns to the central position with the AG-HPX300P, the black and white balances must be made in the screen. • A white object (cloth or wall) may be adjusted according to the value other...
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... Press the USER button to which ATW was assigned to the WHITE BAL switch B, the USER button cannot be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX300P the first time. • Your AG-HPX300P has not been used to USER buttons] (page 53).
... Press the USER button to which ATW was assigned to the WHITE BAL switch B, the USER button cannot be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX300P the first time. • Your AG-HPX300P has not been used to USER buttons] (page 53).
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...Audio Input Signals The input signals to be 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 DVCPRO and DV formats. AUDIO SETUP FRONT VR CH1 OFF FRONT VR CH2 OFF ... 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]. To manually adjust the recording levels, position the switch at CH1/2 so that the input level is excessive. ab Use ...
...Audio Input Signals The input signals to be 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 DVCPRO and DV formats. AUDIO SETUP FRONT VR CH1 OFF FRONT VR CH2 OFF ... 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]. To manually adjust the recording levels, position the switch at CH1/2 so that the input level is excessive. ab Use ...
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... the menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 in the menu will enable FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control operations for Recording When operating the AG-HPX300P without a sound recordist, it controls AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2.
... the menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 in the menu will enable FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control operations for Recording When operating the AG-HPX300P without a sound recordist, it controls AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2.
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... IN connectors, respectively. 62 It is divided. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your AG-HPX300P may be locked to normal.
... IN connectors, respectively. 62 It is divided. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your AG-HPX300P may be locked to normal.
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..., the reference video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock the camera. NOTE • To lock other devices externally to the AG-HPX300P, as the master device, make sure that the following events release slave status. • When TC PRESET is performed • When the REC SIGNAL... as required by supplied video output in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen and the menu option TC OUT to keep the time code generator energized. AG-HPX300P Cautions in switching the power source from the camera's TC OUT connector to a VTR or other recording device in sync with the external ...
..., the reference video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock the camera. NOTE • To lock other devices externally to the AG-HPX300P, as the master device, make sure that the following events release slave status. • When TC PRESET is performed • When the REC SIGNAL... as required by supplied video output in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen and the menu option TC OUT to keep the time code generator energized. AG-HPX300P Cautions in switching the power source from the camera's TC OUT connector to a VTR or other recording device in sync with the external ...
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... via the VIDEO OUT connector, make the required settings in the viewfinder and LCD monitor. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Zebra pattern display The AG-HPX300P can display two zebra patterns. ZEBRA2 ON, SPOT, OFF Selects the ZEBRA2 type. Image level ON 109% ZEBRA 2 OFF SPOT ZEBRA 2 DETECT ZEBRA 1 DETECT 0% To...
... via the VIDEO OUT connector, make the required settings in the viewfinder and LCD monitor. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Zebra pattern display The AG-HPX300P can display two zebra patterns. ZEBRA2 ON, SPOT, OFF Selects the ZEBRA2 type. Image level ON 109% ZEBRA 2 OFF SPOT ZEBRA 2 DETECT ZEBRA 1 DETECT 0% To...
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... playback or when the menu option PC MODE is set to ON in the user file to F6 scene files as well as shown below. AG-HPX300P SD CARD SCENE FILE (Factory defaults) SCENE FILE (Current operating status values) SCENE FILE (Saved camera values) F1 Default value F2 Default value SCENE FILE...
... playback or when the menu option PC MODE is set to ON in the user file to F6 scene files as well as shown below. AG-HPX300P SD CARD SCENE FILE (Factory defaults) SCENE FILE (Current operating status values) SCENE FILE (Saved camera values) F1 Default value F2 Default value SCENE FILE...