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Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. S0407T1067 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT1G18-1 AG-HPX500P Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. AG-HPX500E FRANÇAIS Pour des explications en français, veuillez vous reporter au CD-ROM fourni.
Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. S0407T1067 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT1G18-1 AG-HPX500P Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. AG-HPX500E FRANÇAIS Pour des explications en français, veuillez vous reporter au CD-ROM fourni.
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...-language) text.) Trademarks ● SD logo is a trademark. ● Multi Media Card (MMC) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. ● Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS are hereby informed that managing card data is used , we will only change and redistribute the source codes of this...using the camera-recorder in the original (English-language) text.) To obtain the source codes, go to the following home page: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from a laser beam. Refer to the folder called "LDOC". (Details are given in...
...-language) text.) Trademarks ● SD logo is a trademark. ● Multi Media Card (MMC) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. ● Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS are hereby informed that managing card data is used , we will only change and redistribute the source codes of this...using the camera-recorder in the original (English-language) text.) To obtain the source codes, go to the following home page: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from a laser beam. Refer to the folder called "LDOC". (Details are given in...
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... lenses from the IEEE1394 connector on compatible systems, visit our website at: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ * 24P, 30P and 60P/60i indicate recording at 1080/24P or... gathering, program production, film making and other applications anywhere in the world. 1080i/720P HD recording uses the DVCPRO HD codec for broadcast use of a multitude of HD...possible (when 720P format is better than normal 24P (2:3 pulldown). Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter Introduction The AG-HPX500P/E memory card camera recorder is used as a source to produce a vertical resolution with a superior...
... lenses from the IEEE1394 connector on compatible systems, visit our website at: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ * 24P, 30P and 60P/60i indicate recording at 1080/24P or... gathering, program production, film making and other applications anywhere in the world. 1080i/720P HD recording uses the DVCPRO HD codec for broadcast use of a multitude of HD...possible (when 720P format is better than normal 24P (2:3 pulldown). Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter Introduction The AG-HPX500P/E memory card camera recorder is used as a source to produce a vertical resolution with a superior...
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... 3 seconds in HD and 7 seconds in SD. AV data is recorded on a P2 card as a single file that is no chance of interfaces The AG-HPX500P/E can repeatedly rerecord on the inserted P2 cards, always maintaining a recording of the most recent, specific period of time. *1 This requires the installation...
... 3 seconds in HD and 7 seconds in SD. AV data is recorded on a P2 card as a single file that is no chance of interfaces The AG-HPX500P/E can repeatedly rerecord on the inserted P2 cards, always maintaining a recording of the most recent, specific period of time. *1 This requires the installation...
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... w.pavc.panasonic.co.jp / pro -av / 14 System Configuration Chapter 1 Introduction System Configuration Viewfinder AJ-VF15B AJ-VF20WB AG-VF11G Microphone (Phantom +48 V) AG-MC200G AJ-MC700P Lens (Bayonet type) Fujinon, Canon Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Soft carrying case AJ-SC900 Hard carrying case Remote control unit AG-HPX500P/E Tripod...
... w.pavc.panasonic.co.jp / pro -av / 14 System Configuration Chapter 1 Introduction System Configuration Viewfinder AJ-VF15B AJ-VF20WB AG-VF11G Microphone (Phantom +48 V) AG-MC200G AJ-MC700P Lens (Bayonet type) Fujinon, Canon Rain cover SHAN-RC700 Soft carrying case AJ-SC900 Hard carrying case Remote control unit AG-HPX500P/E Tripod...
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... the Lens] (page 91). 8 Lens lever Tighten this button must be attached here. 6 Shoulder strap fittings The shoulder strap is connected to mount the AG-HPX500P/E on a Tripod] (page 100). 12 LENS jack (12-pin) The lens connection cord is attached here. For details, refer to secure the light cable...
... the Lens] (page 91). 8 Lens lever Tighten this button must be attached here. 6 Shoulder strap fittings The shoulder strap is connected to mount the AG-HPX500P/E on a Tripod] (page 100). 12 LENS jack (12-pin) The lens connection cord is attached here. For details, refer to secure the light cable...
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... REAR REAR REAR1 jack - CH3 FRONT REAR Input FRONT1 jack REAR1 jack CH4 FRONT REAR Input FRONT2 jack REAR2 jack With a front microphone (such as AG-MC200G) connected only to the FRONT2 jack, setting CH1 of audio channels 3 and 4. 5 AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch Use this jack. • A phantom-powered...
... REAR REAR REAR1 jack - CH3 FRONT REAR Input FRONT1 jack REAR1 jack CH4 FRONT REAR Input FRONT2 jack REAR2 jack With a front microphone (such as AG-MC200G) connected only to the FRONT2 jack, setting CH1 of audio channels 3 and 4. 5 AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch Use this jack. • A phantom-powered...
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... for large-scale memory cards with capacities above 2 GB. • Multi Media Card (MMC) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. 26 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp This lamp indicates the active status of the SD memory card. During recording, selecting a position with the ...conditions corresponding to select AUTO, 1080i, 480i, or 576i. For details, refer to [How to Use Scene File Data] (page 79). 32 PAGE/VAR button • In the ...
... for large-scale memory cards with capacities above 2 GB. • Multi Media Card (MMC) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. 26 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp This lamp indicates the active status of the SD memory card. During recording, selecting a position with the ...conditions corresponding to select AUTO, 1080i, 480i, or 576i. For details, refer to [How to Use Scene File Data] (page 79). 32 PAGE/VAR button • In the ...
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... card until the eject button pops up EJECT button. P2 CARD ACCESS LED Slide lock button Slide-out door • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX500P/E. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards When using the camera recorder for the appropriate slot indicates the status of P2 cards...
... card until the eject button pops up EJECT button. P2 CARD ACCESS LED Slide lock button Slide-out door • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX500P/E. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards When using the camera recorder for the appropriate slot indicates the status of P2 cards...
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... during access could damage it is being formatted is completed. When the camera is removed, the viewfinder displays "TURN POWER OFF" and the AG-HPX500P/E gives a warning using P2 Viewer software. For more information on a PC using an alarm and the WARNING LED. Removing P2 Cards 3 Then ...depress the eject button to release the P2 card. 1 While pressing the slide lock button, move the AG-HPX500P/E with the slide-out door open. • Format P2 cards on a P2 device or on warning indications, see [Restoring Clips] (page 108). ...
... during access could damage it is being formatted is completed. When the camera is removed, the viewfinder displays "TURN POWER OFF" and the AG-HPX500P/E gives a warning using P2 Viewer software. For more information on a PC using an alarm and the WARNING LED. Removing P2 Cards 3 Then ...depress the eject button to release the P2 card. 1 While pressing the slide lock button, move the AG-HPX500P/E with the slide-out door open. • Format P2 cards on a P2 device or on warning indications, see [Restoring Clips] (page 108). ...
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...recognised. Replace the card. Approx. 8 min. Even so, a P2 device will automatically generate additional clips for the DVCPRO P2 series, Panasonic's line of P2 Card LED Stays on the P2 card at [Protect]. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 ...card is a semiconductor memory card designed for a continuous recording on P2 cards This camera will handle such clips as separate clips by your AG-HPX500P/E. Stays off when none of the cards in thumbnail operations (display, delete, recover, copy, etc.). Approx. 720P/24PN 10 min...
...recognised. Replace the card. Approx. 8 min. Even so, a P2 device will automatically generate additional clips for the DVCPRO P2 series, Panasonic's line of P2 Card LED Stays on the P2 card at [Protect]. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 ...card is a semiconductor memory card designed for a continuous recording on P2 cards This camera will handle such clips as separate clips by your AG-HPX500P/E. Stays off when none of the cards in thumbnail operations (display, delete, recover, copy, etc.). Approx. 720P/24PN 10 min...
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... a filter according to light conditions. Then, position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B] and shoot a white test subject so that it appears at your AG-HPX500P/E. 6 Shooting White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion For shooting, follow the steps below . 1 5 1 2 34 1 Iris The iris is automatically adjusted when the lens...
... a filter according to light conditions. Then, position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B] and shoot a white test subject so that it appears at your AG-HPX500P/E. 6 Shooting White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion For shooting, follow the steps below . 1 5 1 2 34 1 Iris The iris is automatically adjusted when the lens...
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...) → ABB (black balance adjustment) → AWB (white balance adjustment). The illustration below . 2 Adjust the ND FILTER control according to the central position with the AG-HPX500P/ E, the black and white balances must be readjusted. Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for the light source of...
...) → ABB (black balance adjustment) → AWB (white balance adjustment). The illustration below . 2 Adjust the ND FILTER control according to the central position with the AG-HPX500P/ E, the black and white balances must be readjusted. Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for the light source of...
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... the temperature indicated. AWB Ach OK 3.2K Adjusting the Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX500P/E the first time. • Your AG-HPX500P/E has not been used for some time. • The ambient temperature has changed substantially. • The gain switchover value has...
... the temperature indicated. AWB Ach OK 3.2K Adjusting the Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX500P/E the first time. • Your AG-HPX500P/E has not been used for some time. • The ambient temperature has changed substantially. • The gain switchover value has...
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... that the audio level meter on the display window will result in no recording on Audio Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are output as AG-MC200G) connected, setting CH1 of the AUDIO IN switch to FRONT2, setting CH2-CH4 to FRONT and setting the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3...] (page 16). • The audio signals recorded on switch settings and the input system, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page 16). 1 2 Your AG-HPX500P/E is (SDI). • With a front microphone (such as is factory-set to make detailed audio settings. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Selecting Audio...
... that the audio level meter on the display window will result in no recording on Audio Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are output as AG-MC200G) connected, setting CH1 of the AUDIO IN switch to FRONT2, setting CH2-CH4 to FRONT and setting the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3...] (page 16). • The audio signals recorded on switch settings and the input system, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page 16). 1 2 Your AG-HPX500P/E is (SDI). • With a front microphone (such as is factory-set to make detailed audio settings. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Selecting Audio...
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CH1 CH2 When operating the AG-HPX500P/E without a sound recordist, it is excessive. Select these items from the setting menu AUDIO SETUP screen. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for the FRONT AUDIO ...
CH1 CH2 When operating the AG-HPX500P/E without a sound recordist, it is excessive. Select these items from the setting menu AUDIO SETUP screen. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for the FRONT AUDIO ...
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... if time code input should subsequently cease. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your AG-HPX500P/ E may be locked with external signals Reference time code TC IN Reference video signal GENLOCK IN • On all times locked to the external...
... if time code input should subsequently cease. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your AG-HPX500P/ E may be locked with external signals Reference time code TC IN Reference video signal GENLOCK IN • On all times locked to the external...
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..., in order to input a non-drop frame time code. Set also the setting menu GL SELECT (OTHER FUNCTIONS) to SDI or COMPOSITE to VIDEO OUT. AG-HPX500P/E SDI OUT or VIDEO OUT TC OUT TC IN TC VIDEO SYNCRO setting: VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN SDI IN HD SDI IN VTR, etc... drop frame mode is externally locked, the reference video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock the camera. • To externally lock the AG-HPX500P/E, as that of image stability. • When the 24P or 24PA is selected and the time code is output via TC OUT in tune...
..., in order to input a non-drop frame time code. Set also the setting menu GL SELECT (OTHER FUNCTIONS) to SDI or COMPOSITE to VIDEO OUT. AG-HPX500P/E SDI OUT or VIDEO OUT TC OUT TC IN TC VIDEO SYNCRO setting: VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN SDI IN HD SDI IN VTR, etc... drop frame mode is externally locked, the reference video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock the camera. • To externally lock the AG-HPX500P/E, as that of image stability. • When the 24P or 24PA is selected and the time code is output via TC OUT in tune...
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...reached at the previous power down . Counter Setting and Display Pressing the COUNTER button to be output externally SDI OUT (1080i) GENLOCK input VIDEO OUT 1080i 1080i SDI OUT (1080i) SD (480i, 576i) VIDEO OUT Camera setup GL SELECT GL PHASE SDI COMPOSITE SDI Disabled OFF ON OFF ON...; × × ❍ ❍ ❍ (1) ■Connection diagram (1) TC HD signal or SD signal TC IN GENLOCK SDI or VIDEO OUT AG-HPX500P/E TC OUT REF VTR, etc. The counter can display the total recording time but is indicated in "Hour : Minute : Second" format. Chapter 4 ...
...reached at the previous power down . Counter Setting and Display Pressing the COUNTER button to be output externally SDI OUT (1080i) GENLOCK input VIDEO OUT 1080i 1080i SDI OUT (1080i) SD (480i, 576i) VIDEO OUT Camera setup GL SELECT GL PHASE SDI COMPOSITE SDI Disabled OFF ON OFF ON...; × × ❍ ❍ ❍ (1) ■Connection diagram (1) TC HD signal or SD signal TC IN GENLOCK SDI or VIDEO OUT AG-HPX500P/E TC OUT REF VTR, etc. The counter can display the total recording time but is indicated in "Hour : Minute : Second" format. Chapter 4 ...
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...Status Indication Layout The indications are arranged as illustrated below. 2 3 4 The illustration above shows the supplied viewfinder and the optional AG-VF11G viewfinder, which is equivalent to the section [Using the menus] (page 116). For more information, see the Operating Instructions...information, see [Warning System] (page 142). 2 Abnormal Operating Status Warning Lamp This lamp comes on this unit is in any of the AG-HPX500P/E, together with that viewfinder. 1 TALLY/REC (recording) Lamp This lamp stays illuminated during recording, and starts blinking if any...
...Status Indication Layout The indications are arranged as illustrated below. 2 3 4 The illustration above shows the supplied viewfinder and the optional AG-VF11G viewfinder, which is equivalent to the section [Using the menus] (page 116). For more information, see the Operating Instructions...information, see [Warning System] (page 142). 2 Abnormal Operating Status Warning Lamp This lamp comes on this unit is in any of the AG-HPX500P/E, together with that viewfinder. 1 TALLY/REC (recording) Lamp This lamp stays illuminated during recording, and starts blinking if any...