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For details, see page 163. AG-HPX300P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. S0109T3059 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT2C25-3 Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. This product is eligible for future use.
For details, see page 163. AG-HPX300P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. S0109T3059 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT2C25-3 Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. This product is eligible for future use.
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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. To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and the ...
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. To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and the ...
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...products are being recorded normally. Should video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of the following home page: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com). PLEASE NOTE: When ... the card. Refer to the folder called "LDOC". (Details are given in locations where laser irradiation equipment is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS are trademarks. Multi Media Card (MMC) is used, be found on the installation CD provided...
...products are being recorded normally. Should video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of the following home page: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com). PLEASE NOTE: When ... the card. Refer to the folder called "LDOC". (Details are given in locations where laser irradiation equipment is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS are trademarks. Multi Media Card (MMC) is used, be found on the installation CD provided...
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...mode performs 60i conversion to all HD/SD formats (P/I conversion, line conversion and down conversion). Camera Unit Features Progressive 3MOS sensor The AG-HPX300P is equipped with a 1/3 inch 2.2 megapixel 3MOS sensor that no other adjustments for each R/G/B color in a wide range of professional applications and...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...
...mode performs 60i conversion to all HD/SD formats (P/I conversion, line conversion and down conversion). Camera Unit Features Progressive 3MOS sensor The AG-HPX300P is equipped with a 1/3 inch 2.2 megapixel 3MOS sensor that no other adjustments for each R/G/B color in a wide range of professional applications and...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...
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... control allows you to adjust camera image and recording controls at a distance while viewing what you to instantly retrieve settings that suit shooting conditions. The AG-HPX300P also features a synchro scan function that is not available in order to minimize color bleeding into surrounding image areas. Remote control support The...
... control allows you to adjust camera image and recording controls at a distance while viewing what you to instantly retrieve settings that suit shooting conditions. The AG-HPX300P also features a synchro scan function that is not available in order to minimize color bleeding into surrounding image areas. Remote control support The...
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...-YAX800G) in preview mode allows you to control both monitor and line recording. These outputs can also be disabled. Unislot wireless receiver compatible The AG-HPX300P is added at the beginning of video and audio. To preview a clip on an external VTR (with HD-SDI input) in . Pressing the USER...
...-YAX800G) in preview mode allows you to control both monitor and line recording. These outputs can also be disabled. Unislot wireless receiver compatible The AG-HPX300P is added at the beginning of video and audio. To preview a clip on an external VTR (with HD-SDI input) in . Pressing the USER...
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Saving and editing on external devices Using USB DEVICE mode to it. Chapter 1 Overview Outline of operations The AG-HPX300P records video on your computer or other unit. External hard disk USB2.0 (HOST) DVCPRO/DV (Windows/Macintosh) Connecting an external device via the USB 2.0 ...
Saving and editing on external devices Using USB DEVICE mode to it. Chapter 1 Overview Outline of operations The AG-HPX300P records video on your computer or other unit. External hard disk USB2.0 (HOST) DVCPRO/DV (Windows/Macintosh) Connecting an external device via the USB 2.0 ...
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...supplied CD-ROM. *6 Attach the NP battery holder to the holder plate before fixing it to the V-mount type battery plate. 13 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 to the...;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...
...supplied CD-ROM. *6 Attach the NP battery holder to the holder plate before fixing it to the V-mount type battery plate. 13 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 to the...;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...
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...you to select and load shooting conditions from the scene files prerecorded to each card. Be sure to [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of Panasonic SD memory cards and mini SD cards is installed without inserting a card. Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 20 P2 CARD ACCESS LED This .... It stays illuminated when the card is active. NOTE Do not remove the card while the lamp is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. 25 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp This lamp indicates the active status of such cards may prevent recording.) • Be sure to format such...
...you to select and load shooting conditions from the scene files prerecorded to each card. Be sure to [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of Panasonic SD memory cards and mini SD cards is installed without inserting a card. Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 20 P2 CARD ACCESS LED This .... It stays illuminated when the card is active. NOTE Do not remove the card while the lamp is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. 25 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp This lamp indicates the active status of such cards may prevent recording.) • Be sure to format such...
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... 465 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 87 1 32 1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) Use this connector to input a reference signal to the time code of the AG-HPX300P. For details, refer to [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page 62). 3 TC OUT connector (BNC) Connect this button instantly freezes the time data indication...
... 465 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 87 1 32 1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) Use this connector to input a reference signal to the time code of the AG-HPX300P. For details, refer to [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page 62). 3 TC OUT connector (BNC) Connect this button instantly freezes the time data indication...
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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. For details, refer to [Setting Date and Time of the P2 card.
... • 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. For details, refer to [Setting Date and Time of the P2 card.
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... enabled. Card recognition starts when playback ends. • A P2 card inserted in this message appears, turn the power off the power, then restart the AG-HPX300P to [Warning System] (page 151). • Removing a P2 card during thumbnail display terminates the thumbnail display. When the camera is used in ...• The CARD ACCESS LED can be set to stay off Incorrect format 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 recording for that card does not come on the P2 card at...
... enabled. Card recognition starts when playback ends. • A P2 card inserted in this message appears, turn the power off the power, then restart the AG-HPX300P to [Warning System] (page 151). • Removing a P2 card during thumbnail display terminates the thumbnail display. When the camera is used in ...• The CARD ACCESS LED can be set to stay off Incorrect format 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 recording for that card does not come on the P2 card at...
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...smaller. 30 SD (480i) DVCPRO50 DVCPRO Approx. 128 min. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 card recording times P2 cards available to the AG-HPX300P This camera supports the following Web site. Greater capacities and technical innovation may extend the recording time. • This unit cannot use... AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) cards. • Use of January 2009. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Splitting clips recorded on P2 cards This camera will become available as a single clip in native mode will handle such clips...
...smaller. 30 SD (480i) DVCPRO50 DVCPRO Approx. 128 min. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 card recording times P2 cards available to the AG-HPX300P This camera supports the following Web site. Greater capacities and technical innovation may extend the recording time. • This unit cannot use... AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) cards. • Use of January 2009. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Splitting clips recorded on P2 cards This camera will become available as a single clip in native mode will handle such clips...
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... CH 1/CH 2 Set to ON or OFF. Setting the switches before shooting and recording When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set to use your AG-HPX300P. The P2 card selected for recording. The slot number of slot numbers 12. Perform this operation during recording standby. • Use the USER MAIN...
... CH 1/CH 2 Set to ON or OFF. Setting the switches before shooting and recording When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set to use your AG-HPX300P. The P2 card selected for recording. The slot number of slot numbers 12. Perform this operation during recording standby. • Use the USER MAIN...
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... BAL switch Set to A or B. 1 Set the GAIN, OUTPUT and WHITE BAL switches. 2 Adjust the ND FILTER control according to the central position with the AG-HPX300P, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to the value other than 0. 48 For examples of ND FILTER adjustments, see [Shooting and...
... BAL switch Set to A or B. 1 Set the GAIN, OUTPUT and WHITE BAL switches. 2 Adjust the ND FILTER control according to the central position with the AG-HPX300P, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to the value other than 0. 48 For examples of ND FILTER adjustments, see [Shooting and...
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... release it. • The switch returns to the USER MAIN, USER1, USER2 buttons. It can be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX300P the first time. • Your AG-HPX300P has not been used to B ch. The tracking performance relative to changes in the SW MODE screen to cancel the function...
... release it. • The switch returns to the USER MAIN, USER1, USER2 buttons. It can be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX300P the first time. • Your AG-HPX300P has not been used to B ch. The tracking performance relative to changes in the SW MODE screen to cancel the function...
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...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 [AUTO], the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2, follow the steps below. 1 Position the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/...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 DVCPRO and DV formats. ab Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in the viewfinder...
...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 [AUTO], the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2, follow the steps below. 1 Position the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/...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 DVCPRO and DV formats. ab Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in the viewfinder...
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... Recording Levels Conditions and input levels set to prevent input of channels 3 and 4 as shown below. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording When operating the AG-HPX300P without a sound recordist, it controls AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2. AUTO LEVEL Input level CH3/CH4 LINE MIC ON AGC * ON AGC ON OFF...
... Recording Levels Conditions and input levels set to prevent input of channels 3 and 4 as shown below. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording When operating the AG-HPX300P without a sound recordist, it controls AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2. AUTO LEVEL Input level CH3/CH4 LINE MIC ON AGC * ON AGC ON OFF...
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... also be input as the reference device. 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 the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors, respectively. 62 To externally lock the time code Follow the steps below. 1 Turn...
... also be input as the reference device. 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 the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors, respectively. 62 To externally lock the time code Follow the steps below. 1 Turn...
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... stay in tune with camera picture or playback picture, set the setting menu UB MODE (RECORDING SETUP screen) 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 devices use this is at [R-RUN]. The time...; The TCG switch is set to VIDEO OUT, the time code is locked to the reference time code. • When locked to the AG-HPX300P, as the AG-HPX300P. Outputting the time code externally To output time code from battery to external power supply Connect the DC IN socket with the external...
... stay in tune with camera picture or playback picture, set the setting menu UB MODE (RECORDING SETUP screen) 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 devices use this is at [R-RUN]. The time...; The TCG switch is set to VIDEO OUT, the time code is locked to the reference time code. • When locked to the AG-HPX300P, as the AG-HPX300P. Outputting the time code externally To output time code from battery to external power supply Connect the DC IN socket with the external...