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Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. 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 This product is eligible for future use.
Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. 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 This product is eligible for future use.
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...to correct the interference by one of FCC Rules. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HPX300P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. indicates safety information. FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance... this device must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to Part 15 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. A rechargeable...
...to correct the interference by one of FCC Rules. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HPX300P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. indicates safety information. FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance... this device must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to Part 15 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. A rechargeable...
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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 applies a 2:2 pulldown. Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview The AG-HPX300P P2 memory card camera-recorder features a camera unit equipped... circuit The high-performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) in all HD/SD formats (P/I conversion, line conversion and down conversion). The AG-HPX300P provides high quality and uncompressed, 16-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel recording of film. *1 1080 and 480 recording is better than normal...
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 applies a 2:2 pulldown. Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview The AG-HPX300P P2 memory card camera-recorder features a camera unit equipped... circuit The high-performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) in all HD/SD formats (P/I conversion, line conversion and down conversion). The AG-HPX300P provides high quality and uncompressed, 16-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel recording of film. *1 1080 and 480 recording is better than normal...
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The AG-HPX300P also features a synchro scan function that suit shooting conditions. Combined with the variable frame rate functions, this allows you to instantly retrieve settings that is ...
The AG-HPX300P also features a synchro scan function that suit shooting conditions. Combined with the variable frame rate functions, this allows you to instantly retrieve settings that is ...
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... up to 3 seconds in HD and 7 seconds in a clip during or after recording. The control can be disabled. Unislot wireless receiver compatible The AG-HPX300P is designed to work flow. Clip thumbnail preview The camera records each clip either during recording or in a PC (P2 Viewer), the PC will...
... up to 3 seconds in HD and 7 seconds in a clip during or after recording. The control can be disabled. Unislot wireless receiver compatible The AG-HPX300P is designed to work flow. Clip thumbnail preview The camera records each clip either during recording or in a PC (P2 Viewer), the PC will...
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Chapter 1 Overview Outline of operations The AG-HPX300P records video on external devices Using USB DEVICE mode to it. Excelling at high transfer speeds, the P2 card enables high vision recording and smooth ...
Chapter 1 Overview Outline of operations The AG-HPX300P records video on external devices Using USB DEVICE mode to it. Excelling at high transfer speeds, the P2 card enables high vision recording and smooth ...
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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 AJ-RC10G ... 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 *1 PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14 HYTRON50/140 DIONIC90/160 V-mount type battery plate...
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 AJ-RC10G ... 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 *1 PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14 HYTRON50/140 DIONIC90/160 V-mount type battery plate...
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... set values to 0. For details, refer to [Outputting the time code externally] (page 63). 4 HOLD button Pressing this button with the time of the AG-HPX300P. For details, refer to [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page 62). 2 TC IN connector (BNC) To externally lock the time code, input a reference time code...
... set values to 0. For details, refer to [Outputting the time code externally] (page 63). 4 HOLD button Pressing this button with the time of the AG-HPX300P. For details, refer to [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page 62). 2 TC IN connector (BNC) To externally lock the time code, input a reference time code...
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... from entering and reduce the risk of the P2 card. Press the raised eject button to the right. • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX300P. Raise the eject button. For details, refer to set the time data beforehand. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards NOTE When...
... from entering and reduce the risk of the P2 card. Press the raised eject button to the right. • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX300P. Raise the eject button. For details, refer to set the time data beforehand. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards NOTE When...
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...[Restoring Clips] (page 109). • If a P2 card being formatted 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. PROTECTED Only reading is Card not inserted inserted. FORMAT ERROR Reformat the card... PRE REC operation • The CARD ACCESS LED can be performed while the card is not Card not supported by your NOT supported AG-HPX300P. INFO READING The P2 card has Card full no free space. For details, see [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 65) *2 Blinks...
...[Restoring Clips] (page 109). • If a P2 card being formatted 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. PROTECTED Only reading is Card not inserted inserted. FORMAT ERROR Reformat the card... PRE REC operation • The CARD ACCESS LED can be performed while the card is not Card not supported by your NOT supported AG-HPX300P. INFO READING The P2 card has Card full no free space. For details, see [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 65) *2 Blinks...
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...This unit cannot use AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) cards. • Use of above will automatically generate additional clips for normal recording. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Splitting clips recorded on P2 cards This camera will become available as separate clips by nonlinear editing software or a PC. Even...HD AVC-I 50 Approx. 64 min. 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. Approx. 20 min. P2 card recording times (When using one 64 GB card) System mode Recording ...
...This unit cannot use AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) cards. • Use of above will automatically generate additional clips for normal recording. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Splitting clips recorded on P2 cards This camera will become available as separate clips by nonlinear editing software or a PC. Even...HD AVC-I 50 Approx. 64 min. 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. Approx. 20 min. P2 card recording times (When using one 64 GB card) System mode Recording ...
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.... 32 When the power is next turned on, the last card written before closing the slot cover. • When more information on inspecting your AG-HPX300P. Before you to the USER MAIN/ USER1/USER2 button. For more than one P2 card slot contains a P2 card, the card in setting menu SW...
.... 32 When the power is next turned on, the last card written before closing the slot cover. • When more information on inspecting your AG-HPX300P. Before you to the USER MAIN/ USER1/USER2 button. For more than one P2 card slot contains a P2 card, the card in setting menu SW...
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... conditions change, the white balance must be adjusted according to the light conditions. c GAIN selector switch Normally set to the central position with the AG-HPX300P, the black and white balances must appear at a point where the light conditions match those for automatic control of the screen in the selected memory...
... conditions change, the white balance must be adjusted according to the light conditions. c GAIN selector switch Normally set to the central position with the AG-HPX300P, the black and white balances must appear at a point where the light conditions match those for automatic control of the screen in the selected memory...
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... 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 ensure optimum video quality. Adjust the black balance before shooting to cancel the function. NOTE This...
... 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 ensure optimum video quality. Adjust the black balance before shooting to cancel the function. NOTE This...
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...are selected with the AUDIO IN switch. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels This AG-HPX300P supports independent four-channel audio recording in the viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/ CH2 control. • Note that if the level... 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 CH1/2 so that maximum sound levels do not reach the 0 dB bar. To enable four-channel recording, the menu option 25M...
...are selected with the AUDIO IN switch. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels This AG-HPX300P supports independent four-channel audio recording in the viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/ CH2 control. • Note that if the level... 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 CH1/2 so that maximum sound levels do not reach the 0 dB bar. To enable four-channel recording, the menu option 25M...
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... AGC * ON AGC ON OFF AGC/LIMITER OFF LIMITER ON * AGC: Audio Gain Control 55 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording When operating the AG-HPX300P without a sound recordist, it controls AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2. Each option can be selected in the menu will enable FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control operations...
... AGC * ON AGC ON OFF AGC/LIMITER OFF LIMITER ON * AGC: Audio Gain Control 55 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording When operating the AG-HPX300P without a sound recordist, it controls AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2. Each option can be selected in the menu will enable FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control operations...
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... 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 input as reference signal. • Input composite video signals when the system mode is 480i (SD) and 720P. • During HD-Y signal input...
... 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 input as reference signal. • Input composite video signals when the system mode is 480i (SD) and 720P. • During HD-Y signal input...
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Regardless of an F-RUN or R-RUN setting of the connected devices use interlaced scanning while 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 GENLOCK IN ...time code even if time code input should subsequently cease. Set the menu option GL SELECT 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 are in order to SDI or ...
Regardless of an F-RUN or R-RUN setting of the connected devices use interlaced scanning while 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 GENLOCK IN ...time code even if time code input should subsequently cease. Set the menu option GL SELECT 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 are in order to SDI or ...
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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Zebra pattern display The AG-HPX300P can display two zebra patterns. OUTPUTSEL screen Item Setting Description ON: Displays the zebra pattern VIDEO OUT ZEBRA shown on the LCD monitor and viewfinder ...
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Zebra pattern display The AG-HPX300P can display two zebra patterns. OUTPUTSEL screen Item Setting Description ON: Displays the zebra pattern VIDEO OUT ZEBRA shown on the LCD monitor and viewfinder ...
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... can be stored as a user file in the user file to OFF before performing file operations. 80 Set PC MODE to their factory defaults. 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...
... can be stored as a user file in the user file to OFF before performing file operations. 80 Set PC MODE to their factory defaults. 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...