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... Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 18 Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section 22 Time Code Section 23 Warning and Status Display Functions 24 LCD Monitor ... 24 Viewfinder ... 25 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock 26 P2 Cards ... 28 Inserting P2 Cards 28 Removing P2 Cards 28 To...
... Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 18 Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section 22 Time Code Section 23 Warning and Status Display Functions 24 LCD Monitor ... 24 Viewfinder ... 25 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock 26 P2 Cards ... 28 Inserting P2 Cards 28 Removing P2 Cards 28 To...
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... GENLOCK and time code input/output connection and setup 64 Counter Setting and Display 64 Viewfinder Screen Status Displays 65 Viewfinder Status Indication Layout 65 Selecting Viewfinder Display Information 65 Screen displays ... 66 Center Information Display 69 Checking and displaying shooting ... 76 Waveform monitor function 77 Adjusting and Setting up the Viewfinder 78 Adjusting Right and Left Viewfinder Position 78 Diopter Adjustment 78 Using the Viewfinder 78 Emphasizing Image Outlines 79 Setting the viewfinder to monochrome mode 79 Handling setup data ... 80 Configuration ...
... GENLOCK and time code input/output connection and setup 64 Counter Setting and Display 64 Viewfinder Screen Status Displays 65 Viewfinder Status Indication Layout 65 Selecting Viewfinder Display Information 65 Screen displays ... 66 Center Information Display 69 Checking and displaying shooting ... 76 Waveform monitor function 77 Adjusting and Setting up the Viewfinder 78 Adjusting Right and Left Viewfinder Position 78 Diopter Adjustment 78 Using the Viewfinder 78 Emphasizing Image Outlines 79 Setting the viewfinder to monochrome mode 79 Handling setup data ... 80 Configuration ...
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... a P2 Card 114 Formatting SD memory cards 115 Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode 115 Properties ... 116 Chapter 7 Menu Operations Viewfinder and LCD Menus 120 Using the menus 120 Initializing the menu settings 121 Setup menu structure 122 Setup menu list ... 124 SCENE...Inspections 147 Inspecting the Camera Unit 147 Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions 148 Maintenance ... 150 Eyepiece Care ... 150 Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder 150 Charging the internal battery 150 Warning System ... 151 Warning Description Tables 151 Warning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation and ...
... a P2 Card 114 Formatting SD memory cards 115 Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode 115 Properties ... 116 Chapter 7 Menu Operations Viewfinder and LCD Menus 120 Using the menus 120 Initializing the menu settings 121 Setup menu structure 122 Setup menu list ... 124 SCENE...Inspections 147 Inspecting the Camera Unit 147 Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions 148 Maintenance ... 150 Eyepiece Care ... 150 Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder 150 Charging the internal battery 150 Warning System ... 151 Warning Description Tables 151 Warning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation and ...
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..., refer to the manufacturer's instruction manual. 13 Battery release lever Pull down the release lever to release the battery. 14 Viewfinder left-right positioning ring For details, see [Adjusting Right and Left Viewfinder Position] (page 78). 15 Light control switch For details, refer to [Power Supply] (page 86). 16 Cable holder Used...
..., refer to the manufacturer's instruction manual. 13 Battery release lever Pull down the release lever to release the battery. 14 Viewfinder left-right positioning ring For details, see [Adjusting Right and Left Viewfinder Position] (page 78). 15 Light control switch For details, refer to [Power Supply] (page 86). 16 Cable holder Used...
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... a maximum current of sound output from Audio Channels 1 and 2*1 Channels 3 and 4*1 CH2/4 Audio Channel 2 Audio Channel 4 *1 MIX in the menu option MONITOR SELECT in the viewfinder and on audio channels 1/2 and 3/4. • Use the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4 selector switch to select output signals. 17 When earphones are not output during...
... a maximum current of sound output from Audio Channels 1 and 2*1 Channels 3 and 4*1 CH2/4 Audio Channel 2 Audio Channel 4 *1 MIX in the menu option MONITOR SELECT in the viewfinder and on audio channels 1/2 and 3/4. • Use the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4 selector switch to select output signals. 17 When earphones are not output during...
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... to select method of the AUTO KNEE function in situations like these will automatically adjust the white balance and save the adjusted value in the viewfinder and on .) • A second press of the MOS sensor. Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch This switch ... serves to ON and synchro scan is still indicated, push the AUTO W/B BAL switch once again towards AWB to the memory card recorder unit, viewfinder and video monitor. CAM. Pressing the - A DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function can be totally whited-out, with the Auto knee circuit turned...
... to select method of the AUTO KNEE function in situations like these will automatically adjust the white balance and save the adjusted value in the viewfinder and on .) • A second press of the MOS sensor. Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch This switch ... serves to ON and synchro scan is still indicated, push the AUTO W/B BAL switch once again towards AWB to the memory card recorder unit, viewfinder and video monitor. CAM. Pressing the - A DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function can be totally whited-out, with the Auto knee circuit turned...
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... playback at about 4x normal speed. If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the beginning of the next clip is located in the viewfinder or on VIDEO OUT video. 14 t REW (rewind) button In stop interval recording and one-shot recording. 17 PLAY/PAUSE button Press this button to...
... playback at about 4x normal speed. If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the beginning of the next clip is located in the viewfinder or on VIDEO OUT video. 14 t REW (rewind) button In stop interval recording and one-shot recording. 17 PLAY/PAUSE button Press this button to...
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... SCAN switch to change frame rates. NOTE Use the JOG dial button to go between setting menus and select items. For details, refer to [Viewfinder and LCD Menus] (page 120). 3 Thumbnail button Press this button to cancel clip selections at the cursor location. • SHIFT button + EXIT/CANCEL button This...
... SCAN switch to change frame rates. NOTE Use the JOG dial button to go between setting menus and select items. For details, refer to [Viewfinder and LCD Menus] (page 120). 3 Thumbnail button Press this button to cancel clip selections at the cursor location. • SHIFT button + EXIT/CANCEL button This...
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... bits. The time code is the SET button. The four triangular buttons are open, resets all set the running mode of the built-in the viewfinder and LCD display. 7 TCG (time code selector) switch Use this connector. For details, refer to [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page 62). 2 TC IN connector...
... bits. The time code is the SET button. The four triangular buttons are open, resets all set the running mode of the built-in the viewfinder and LCD display. 7 TCG (time code selector) switch Use this connector. For details, refer to [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page 62). 2 TC IN connector...
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... SET buttons to manipulate or delete clips, or format P2 cards. In thumbnail display mode, you can show clips on the LCD monitor, refer to [Viewfinder and LCD Menus] (page 120). ON: Enables the back and rear tally lamps. For details on the P2 card in the same way as the... blinking or lights when an error is detected in the memory card recorder unit. 12 1 LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displays the video in the viewfinder.
... SET buttons to manipulate or delete clips, or format P2 cards. In thumbnail display mode, you can show clips on the LCD monitor, refer to [Viewfinder and LCD Menus] (page 120). ON: Enables the back and rear tally lamps. For details on the P2 card in the same way as the... blinking or lights when an error is detected in the memory card recorder unit. 12 1 LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displays the video in the viewfinder.
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... messages - It blinks to indicate warnings. 4 Eyepiece 5 Diopter adjusting ring Adjust this ring to suit your vision so that the image in the viewfinder is set to monochrome in color during recording when the TALLY switch is as clear as possible. 6 Eyepiece lock button For details, refer to [...Detaching the eyepiece] (page 150). 7 Microphone holder 8 Right and left viewfinder positioning rings Loosen the rings to adjust right and left position, and tighten the ring after completing the adjustment. 25...
... messages - It blinks to indicate warnings. 4 Eyepiece 5 Diopter adjusting ring Adjust this ring to suit your vision so that the image in the viewfinder is set to monochrome in color during recording when the TALLY switch is as clear as possible. 6 Eyepiece lock button For details, refer to [...Detaching the eyepiece] (page 150). 7 Microphone holder 8 Right and left viewfinder positioning rings Loosen the rings to adjust right and left position, and tighten the ring after completing the adjustment. 25...
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...[Restoring Clips] (page 109). • If a P2 card being formatted is removed, 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. Write-protect switch P2 CARD ACCESS LED and...Selected for in this message appears, turn the power off the power, then restart the AG-HPX300P to the card ceases. 29 For details, see [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 65) *2 Blinks orange also when a PROXY card (optional accessory) is not properly formatted. For details, refer to ...
...[Restoring Clips] (page 109). • If a P2 card being formatted is removed, 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. Write-protect switch P2 CARD ACCESS LED and...Selected for in this message appears, turn the power off the power, then restart the AG-HPX300P to the card ceases. 29 For details, see [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 65) *2 Blinks orange also when a PROXY card (optional accessory) is not properly formatted. For details, refer to ...
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...too dark, an appropriate gain level should be set to be used . For directions on a shoot, pre-inspect your memory card camerarecorder, see [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 65). NOTE • The slot selected for recording switches with each press of the USER button, and...SETUP screen] (page 134). 3 Insert a P2 card, check that the recording order is retained even if the power is next turned on viewfinder displays, see [Inspections Before Shooting] (page 147). The P2 card selected for recording cannot be changed when recording has started. Before you to ...
...too dark, an appropriate gain level should be set to be used . For directions on a shoot, pre-inspect your memory card camerarecorder, see [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 65). NOTE • The slot selected for recording switches with each press of the USER button, and...SETUP screen] (page 134). 3 Insert a P2 card, check that the recording order is retained even if the power is next turned on viewfinder displays, see [Inspections Before Shooting] (page 147). The P2 card selected for recording cannot be changed when recording has started. Before you to ...
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... will record audio and video a time period prior to start of recording. • The following indications appear in the special recording display area in the viewfinder. This setting will disable the pre-recording function and start respective recording function when selected. • Recording of video input via the IEEE1394 connector •...
... will record audio and video a time period prior to start of recording. • The following indications appear in the special recording display area in the viewfinder. This setting will disable the pre-recording function and start respective recording function when selected. • Recording of video input via the IEEE1394 connector •...
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... played back. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Normal and Variable Speed Playback Normal speed playback Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to view playback in the viewfinder and on . The PLAY/PAUSE button can be recognised after removing or inserting a P2 card or turning the power on the LCD monitor in a different...
... played back. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Normal and Variable Speed Playback Normal speed playback Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to view playback in the viewfinder and on . The PLAY/PAUSE button can be recognised after removing or inserting a P2 card or turning the power on the LCD monitor in a different...
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... Settings for Recording Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance To record high-quality video with the white balance automatically adjusted. 6 During an adjustment, the viewfinder displays the following message: AWB Ach ACTIVE 7 The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds, and the following message will appear when COLOR TEMP of...
... Settings for Recording Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance To record high-quality video with the white balance automatically adjusted. 6 During an adjustment, the viewfinder displays the following message: AWB Ach ACTIVE 7 The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds, and the following message will appear when COLOR TEMP of...
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... function. NOTE This function does not provide a 100% accurate white balance. Adjust the black balance before shooting to white balance See [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 65). The ATW function can also be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX300P the first time. ...degree of white balance. When the white balance has not been automatically adjusted When the white balance has not been successfully adjusted, the viewfinder displays an error message. Adjusting the Black Balance The black balance must be assigned to USER buttons] (page 53). It can be...
... function. NOTE This function does not provide a 100% accurate white balance. Adjust the black balance before shooting to white balance See [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 65). The ATW function can also be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX300P the first time. ...degree of white balance. When the white balance has not been automatically adjusted When the white balance has not been successfully adjusted, the viewfinder displays an error message. Adjusting the Black Balance The black balance must be assigned to USER buttons] (page 53). It can be...
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... SYNC SCAN DISP in the range between 1/60.0 s and 1/249.8 s (for Recording SHUTTER switch 2 Press the SHUTTER switch towards [SEL]. Viewfinder displays relating to 359.5d • If SYSTEM MODE setting is changed, shutter speed may also be selected when VFR is ON. ... • Under fluorescent lighting and other discharge lighting systems, horizontal stripes may correct this switchover until the desired mode or speed appears in the viewfinder screen. • If all modes and speeds are available, the display changes in the following order: For 60i and 60P recording S/S (1/15...
... SYNC SCAN DISP in the range between 1/60.0 s and 1/249.8 s (for Recording SHUTTER switch 2 Press the SHUTTER switch towards [SEL]. Viewfinder displays relating to 359.5d • If SYSTEM MODE setting is changed, shutter speed may also be selected when VFR is ON. ... • Under fluorescent lighting and other discharge lighting systems, horizontal stripes may correct this switchover until the desired mode or speed appears in the viewfinder screen. • If all modes and speeds are available, the display changes in the following order: For 60i and 60P recording S/S (1/15...
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... the window are output as is (SDI). 3 While checking the audio channel level meter in the display window or the audio level meter in the viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/ CH2 control. • Note that if the level exceeds the top bar (0 dB), the word OVER illuminates to perform no...
... the window are output as is (SDI). 3 While checking the audio channel level meter in the display window or the audio level meter in the viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/ CH2 control. • Note that if the level exceeds the top bar (0 dB), the word OVER illuminates to perform no...
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... operations for that input signal. • When the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control is recommended that the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be selected in the viewfinder screen and use the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the appropriate audio channel to prevent input of channels 3 and 4 as shown below.
... operations for that input signal. • When the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control is recommended that the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be selected in the viewfinder screen and use the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the appropriate audio channel to prevent input of channels 3 and 4 as shown below.