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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. For details, see page 163. S0109T3059 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT2C25-3 Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. 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. For details, see page 163. 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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...shoot some advance test footage, to verify that commercially sold software be used , we will only change and redistribute the source codes of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used to a malfunction of the respective companies. It is recommended that the card either be obtained from a... and products are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this camera or a PC will not assume liability for the personal and non-commercial use of the following home page: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from directing...
...shoot some advance test footage, to verify that commercially sold software be used , we will only change and redistribute the source codes of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used to a malfunction of the respective companies. It is recommended that the card either be obtained from a... and products are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this camera or a PC will not assume liability for the personal and non-commercial use of the following home page: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from directing...
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Contents Read this first! ... 2 Precautions for Use ... 4 Chapter 1 Overview Camera Unit Features ... 8 Recording and Playback Features 10 Outline of operations ... 12 Saving and editing on external devices 12 System Configuration ... 13 Standard accessories ... ... 48 Adjusting the White Balance 48 Adjusting the Black Balance 49 Setting the Electronic Shutter 51 Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed 51 Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode 51 FBC (Flash Band Compensation) Function 52
Contents Read this first! ... 2 Precautions for Use ... 4 Chapter 1 Overview Camera Unit Features ... 8 Recording and Playback Features 10 Outline of operations ... 12 Saving and editing on external devices 12 System Configuration ... 13 Standard accessories ... ... 48 Adjusting the White Balance 48 Adjusting the Black Balance 49 Setting the Electronic Shutter 51 Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed 51 Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode 51 FBC (Flash Band Compensation) Function 52
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... Preparing for Audio Input 95 When Using the Front Microphone 95 Using a wireless receiver 95 When Using Audio Devices 96 Attaching Accessories 97 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod 97 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 97 Attaching the Rain Cover 98 Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Knob 98 Attaching the Eye Cup...
... Preparing for Audio Input 95 When Using the Front Microphone 95 Using a wireless receiver 95 When Using Audio Devices 96 Attaching Accessories 97 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod 97 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 97 Attaching the Rain Cover 98 Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Knob 98 Attaching the Eye Cup...
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.../DV connector 145 Control of external devices through 1394 connection 146 Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections Inspections Before Shooting 147 Preparing for 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...
.../DV connector 145 Control of external devices through 1394 connection 146 Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections Inspections Before Shooting 147 Preparing for 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...
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... recordings with the characteristic warm tone of film. *1 1080 and 480 recording is better than normal 24P (2:3 pulldown). 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...is performed at a frame rate set to select 24PA (advanced) mode *3. Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview The AG-HPX300P P2 memory card camera-recorder features a camera unit equipped with a DVCPRO HD stream from the DVCPRO/DV connector. *3 Not available with the AVC-Intra codec. *4 For details on compatible...
... recordings with the characteristic warm tone of film. *1 1080 and 480 recording is better than normal 24P (2:3 pulldown). 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...is performed at a frame rate set to select 24PA (advanced) mode *3. Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview The AG-HPX300P P2 memory card camera-recorder features a camera unit equipped with a DVCPRO HD stream from the DVCPRO/DV connector. *3 Not available with the AVC-Intra codec. *4 For details on compatible...
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... mode. *2 The DRS function is not available in order to minimize color bleeding into surrounding image areas. Remote control support The camera supports the AJ-RC10G (optional accessory) remote control unit. You can also save up to a maximum speed of 1/7200 s *1. Six preset.... Scene file dial This dial allows you to instantly retrieve settings that suit shooting conditions. The remote control allows you to adjust camera image and recording controls at a distance while viewing what you to create blurring or stop motion effects. Chapter 1 Overview Slow,...
... mode. *2 The DRS function is not available in order to minimize color bleeding into surrounding image areas. Remote control support The camera supports the AJ-RC10G (optional accessory) remote control unit. You can also save up to a maximum speed of 1/7200 s *1. Six preset.... Scene file dial This dial allows you to instantly retrieve settings that suit shooting conditions. The remote control allows you to adjust camera image and recording controls at a distance while viewing what you to create blurring or stop motion effects. Chapter 1 Overview Slow,...
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...capacity, high speed and high reliability In addition to exceptional resistance to shock, vibration and temperature fluctuations, the P2 (Professional Plug-in the camera as mass storage. The P2 card driver runs under Windows® Vista, Windows® XP or Windows® 2000. *2 This assumes... a blank section before recording. Connect a 6-pin plug to this way gives you virtually unlimited recording capacity. Loop recording: Setting the camera for consecutive overwriting, you can repeatedly rerecord on the hard disk can be viewed and written back to a P2 card. DVCPRO/DV...
...capacity, high speed and high reliability In addition to exceptional resistance to shock, vibration and temperature fluctuations, the P2 (Professional Plug-in the camera as mass storage. The P2 card driver runs under Windows® Vista, Windows® XP or Windows® 2000. *2 This assumes... a blank section before recording. Connect a 6-pin plug to this way gives you virtually unlimited recording capacity. Loop recording: Setting the camera for consecutive overwriting, you can repeatedly rerecord on the hard disk can be viewed and written back to a P2 card. DVCPRO/DV...
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...makes it possible to record MPEG4 format video, time code data and other information can be saved to work flow. Clip thumbnail preview The camera records each cut as standard. Pressing the USER button to which the text memo function has been assigned anywhere in a clip during or after recording...and line recording. The control can be downloaded free of charge by copying data between text memo labels. SD memory card slot The camera provides an SD memory card slot for checking clip content and speeding up to 100) that can create a new clip by stripping out the ...
...makes it possible to record MPEG4 format video, time code data and other information can be saved to work flow. Clip thumbnail preview The camera records each cut as standard. Pressing the USER button to which the text memo function has been assigned anywhere in a clip during or after recording...and line recording. The control can be downloaded free of charge by copying data between text memo labels. SD memory card slot The camera provides an SD memory card slot for checking clip content and speeding up to 100) that can create a new clip by stripping out the ...
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... equipped with a battery holder as standard. *2 The camera comes with a Fujinon lens. *3 For the latest information on the 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...
... equipped with a battery holder as standard. *2 The camera comes with a Fujinon lens. *3 For the latest information on the 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...
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... by Fujinon Co., Ltd. *2 This component is part of the lens. *3 This component is part of the lens hood. *4 This component is part of the camera. NOTE • Be sure to [Mounting the Lens] (page 89). BNC cap *4 For details, refer to [Attaching the Shoulder Strap] (page 97). Connector cap...
... by Fujinon Co., Ltd. *2 This component is part of the lens. *3 This component is part of the lens hood. *4 This component is part of the camera. NOTE • Be sure to [Mounting the Lens] (page 89). BNC cap *4 For details, refer to [Attaching the Shoulder Strap] (page 97). Connector cap...
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... to lock the lens to [Mounting the Lens] (page 89). 11 Tripod mount To mount the camera on a tripod, attach the optional tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) here. For details, refer to [...page 97). 7 Lens mount (1/3-bayonet mount) The lens is fed through the video camera recorder, due to a malfunction, the breaker automatically turns off . 2 Battery holder A battery from Anton/Bauer is ...connected here. Press this camera to secure the light and microphone cables. 17 Accessory mounting hole Accessories can be attached here...
... to lock the lens to [Mounting the Lens] (page 89). 11 Tripod mount To mount the camera on a tripod, attach the optional tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) here. For details, refer to [...page 97). 7 Lens mount (1/3-bayonet mount) The lens is fed through the video camera recorder, due to a malfunction, the breaker automatically turns off . 2 Battery holder A battery from Anton/Bauer is ...connected here. Press this camera to secure the light and microphone cables. 17 Accessory mounting hole Accessories can be attached here...
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...automatically controlled. LINE: Line input for audio signals input from an audio device MIC: Audio signal input from microphone with internal power supply (the camera does not supply power to a phantom microphone). + 48V: Audio signal input from a microphone connected to a phantom microphone). NOTE Power...set the menu option WIRELESS TYPE in the AUDIO SETUP screen. FRONT: Records signals from a microphone that requires an external power supply (The camera supplies power to the MIC IN jack. For details, refer to [Preparing for Audio Input] (page 95). 2 AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (...
...automatically controlled. LINE: Line input for audio signals input from an audio device MIC: Audio signal input from microphone with internal power supply (the camera does not supply power to a phantom microphone). + 48V: Audio signal input from a microphone connected to a phantom microphone). NOTE Power...set the menu option WIRELESS TYPE in the AUDIO SETUP screen. FRONT: Records signals from a microphone that requires an external power supply (The camera supplies power to the MIC IN jack. For details, refer to [Preparing for Audio Input] (page 95). 2 AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (...
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... 0 dB, 6 dB and 12 dB, respectively. 18 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 1 98 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 11 3 4 10 5 6 7 2 Shooting and Recording (camera unit) 1 ND FILTER (filter switching) control Use this switch to turn the electronic shutter on . For details, refer to [Adjusting the White Balance and Black...
... 0 dB, 6 dB and 12 dB, respectively. 18 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 1 98 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 11 3 4 10 5 6 7 2 Shooting and Recording (camera unit) 1 ND FILTER (filter switching) control Use this switch to turn the electronic shutter on . For details, refer to [Adjusting the White Balance and Black...
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...8226; The subject is locked to the subject, the background will reproduce the background clearly. AUTO KNEE ON: Video being recorded through the camera is still indicated, push the AUTO W/B BAL switch once again towards AWB to turn off . NOTE AUTO KNEE function ...zebra pattern in situations like these will be used instead of the AUTO KNEE function. AUTO KNEE OFF: Video being recorded through the camera is selected. Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch This switch selects the video signals sent from the...
...8226; The subject is locked to the subject, the background will reproduce the background clearly. AUTO KNEE ON: Video being recorded through the camera is still indicated, push the AUTO W/B BAL switch once again towards AWB to turn off . NOTE AUTO KNEE function ...zebra pattern in situations like these will be used instead of the AUTO KNEE function. AUTO KNEE OFF: Video being recorded through the camera is selected. Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch This switch selects the video signals sent from the...
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..., press this button for fast-reverse playback at about 4x normal speed. ON: Superimposes characters. This setting restricts recording, playback and clip operations with the camera. During playback, press this button to stop playback. During playback, press this button for fast playback at about 4x normal speed. For details, refer to...
..., press this button for fast-reverse playback at about 4x normal speed. ON: Superimposes characters. This setting restricts recording, playback and clip operations with the camera. During playback, press this button to stop playback. During playback, press this button for fast playback at about 4x normal speed. For details, refer to...
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... of such cards may prevent recording.) • Be sure to each card. Be sure to insert a card when an adapter is installed.) • Use of Panasonic SD memory cards and mini SD cards is externally locked. NOTE • Supply an HD Y signal (1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P) or a composite... standard or the SDHC standard in this camera will not change the frame rate until the camera is connected to use Scene File Data] (page 82). 30 FOCUS ASSIST button Turns magnification of the center portion of the image on the handle. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av About SD...
... of such cards may prevent recording.) • Be sure to each card. Be sure to insert a card when an adapter is installed.) • Use of Panasonic SD memory cards and mini SD cards is externally locked. NOTE • Supply an HD Y signal (1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P) or a composite... standard or the SDHC standard in this camera will not change the frame rate until the camera is connected to use Scene File Data] (page 82). 30 FOCUS ASSIST button Turns magnification of the center portion of the image on the handle. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av About SD...
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... during normal recording. Pressing the button again restarts the counter. 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 time code independently of the built-in the viewfinder and LCD display. 7 TCG (... code or user bits. For details, refer to [Outputting the time code externally] (page 63). 4 HOLD button Pressing this button to genlock the camera unit or externally lock the time code. SET: Select this connector to input a reference signal to reset the counter value on the counter. R-RUN:...
... during normal recording. Pressing the button again restarts the counter. 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 time code independently of the built-in the viewfinder and LCD display. 7 TCG (... code or user bits. For details, refer to [Outputting the time code externally] (page 63). 4 HOLD button Pressing this button to genlock the camera unit or externally lock the time code. SET: Select this connector to input a reference signal to reset the counter value on the counter. R-RUN:...
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... this ring to suit your vision so that the image in the DISPLAY SETUP screen. 2 TALLY switch Use to control the front tally lamp. indicating camera operating status and settings - Viewfinder 31 54 8 7 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 2 6 1 Viewfinder The viewfinder displays the video image in color during recording when the...
... this ring to suit your vision so that the image in the DISPLAY SETUP screen. 2 TALLY switch Use to control the front tally lamp. indicating camera operating status and settings - Viewfinder 31 54 8 7 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 2 6 1 Viewfinder The viewfinder displays the video image in color during recording when the...
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..., refer to set the time data beforehand. Raise the eject button. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards NOTE When using the camera recorder for the appropriate slot indicates the status of the P2 card. The P2 CARD ACCESS LED for the first time, be sure to [P2... 1 Open the card slot cover. 2 Raise the eject button. 3 Then depress the eject button to static electricity, close the card slot cover before moving the camera. • Format P2 cards only on the POWER switch. 2 Open the card slot cover. 4 Push the eject button that pops up to remove a P2 card...
..., refer to set the time data beforehand. Raise the eject button. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards NOTE When using the camera recorder for the appropriate slot indicates the status of the P2 card. The P2 CARD ACCESS LED for the first time, be sure to [P2... 1 Open the card slot cover. 2 Raise the eject button. 3 Then depress the eject button to static electricity, close the card slot cover before moving the camera. • Format P2 cards only on the POWER switch. 2 Open the card slot cover. 4 Push the eject button that pops up to remove a P2 card...