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S0407T1067 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT1G18-1 AG-HPX500P Model No. AG-HPX500E FRANÇAIS Pour des explications en français, veuillez vous reporter au CD-ROM fourni. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No.
S0407T1067 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT1G18-1 AG-HPX500P Model No. AG-HPX500E FRANÇAIS Pour des explications en français, veuillez vous reporter au CD-ROM fourni. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No.
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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 all video formats...gathering, program production, film making and other applications anywhere in the world. 1080i/720P HD recording uses the DVCPRO HD codec for broadcast use while SD recording ...) and advanced digital processing produce a high-resolution CCD. Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter Introduction The AG-HPX500P/E memory card camera recorder is equipped with a 2/3-inch lens mount system that enables use of high-...
... 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 all video formats...gathering, program production, film making and other applications anywhere in the world. 1080i/720P HD recording uses the DVCPRO HD codec for broadcast use while SD recording ...) and advanced digital processing produce a high-resolution CCD. Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter Introduction The AG-HPX500P/E memory card camera recorder is equipped with a 2/3-inch lens mount system that enables use of high-...
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.... *1 This requires the installation of video and audio already memorized in a compact and lightweight (45 g) design. Transfer speeds far surpassing those of interfaces The AG-HPX500P/E can begin recording immediately even when you press the REC button in standby mode, the camera instantly finds a blank area on another card. In...
.... *1 This requires the installation of video and audio already memorized in a compact and lightweight (45 g) design. Transfer speeds far surpassing those of interfaces The AG-HPX500P/E can begin recording immediately even when you press the REC button in standby mode, the camera instantly finds a blank area on another card. In...
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... 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 adapter SHAN-TM700 AJ-RC10G Remote control cable AJ-C10050G Anton/Bauer Gold Mount type Battery mount Battery Charger (supplied) PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14 HYTRON50/100... P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https : / / ew w.pavc.panasonic.co.jp / pro -av / 14 System Configuration
... 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 adapter SHAN-TM700 AJ-RC10G Remote control cable AJ-C10050G Anton/Bauer Gold Mount type Battery mount Battery Charger (supplied) PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14 HYTRON50/100... P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https : / / ew w.pavc.panasonic.co.jp / pro -av / 14 System Configuration
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... lens connection cord is attached here. For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (page 91). 11 Tripod mount When you want to mount the AG-HPX500P/E on a tripod, the optional tripod adapter (SHANTM700) is connected to an external AC adapter. For details, refer to [Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery...
... lens connection cord is attached here. For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (page 91). 11 Tripod mount When you want to mount the AG-HPX500P/E on a tripod, the optional tripod adapter (SHANTM700) is connected to an external AC adapter. For details, refer to [Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery...
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... 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] (page...
... 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] (page...
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... door to stay off . The card will be recognized when the recording is removed, the viewfinder displays "TURN POWER OFF" and the AG-HPX500P/E gives a warning using P2 Viewer software. If this way, remove cards when the camera has been powered down or a sufficiently long time after... corrupt clip data. 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 . In this is used in an empty slot during access...
... door to stay off . The card will be recognized when the recording is removed, the viewfinder displays "TURN POWER OFF" and the AG-HPX500P/E gives a warning using P2 Viewer software. If this way, remove cards when the camera has been powered down or a sufficiently long time after... corrupt clip data. 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 . In this is used in an empty slot during access...
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...green Recording enabled Writing and reading enabled. Stays on P2 cards This camera will handle such clips as separate clips by your AG-HPX500P/E. Stays off when none of the inserted P2 cards is available for current recording mode (loop, interval or one-shot recording). ...Writing or reading being recognized recognised. Card not No P2 card is somewhat smaller. Approx. 8 min. DVCPRO HD Approx. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Handling P2 Card Recording The P2 card is a semiconductor memory card designed for a continuous recording on the P2 card ...
...green Recording enabled Writing and reading enabled. Stays on P2 cards This camera will handle such clips as separate clips by your AG-HPX500P/E. Stays off when none of the inserted P2 cards is available for current recording mode (loop, interval or one-shot recording). ...Writing or reading being recognized recognised. Card not No P2 card is somewhat smaller. Approx. 8 min. DVCPRO HD Approx. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Handling P2 Card Recording The P2 card is a semiconductor memory card designed for a continuous recording on the P2 card ...
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... selected P2 card lights orange. 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 is...
... selected P2 card lights orange. 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 is...
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... entering the CCD. 2 AUTO W/B BAL switch Use for automatic control of white balance. 3 GAIN selector switch Normally set to the central position with the AG-HPX500P/ E, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to the light conditions. Adjusting the White Balance Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must...
... entering the CCD. 2 AUTO W/B BAL switch Use for automatic control of white balance. 3 GAIN selector switch Normally set to the central position with the AG-HPX500P/ E, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to the light conditions. Adjusting the White Balance Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must...
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... and 5600K. 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 automatic control of the scene file is too much light. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for...
... and 5600K. 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 automatic control of the scene file is too much light. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for...
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... Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels This AG-HPX500P/E supports independent fourchannel audio recording in the setting menu to 4CH. When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is factory-set to ...option 25M REC CH SEL on switch settings and the input system, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page 16). 1 2 Your AG-HPX500P/E is positioned at [MAN]. Ensure that the channel indications displayed in the DVCPRO and DV formats. Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in any format ...
... Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels This AG-HPX500P/E supports independent fourchannel audio recording in the setting menu to 4CH. When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is factory-set to ...option 25M REC CH SEL on switch settings and the input system, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page 16). 1 2 Your AG-HPX500P/E is positioned at [MAN]. Ensure that the channel indications displayed in the DVCPRO and DV formats. Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in any format ...
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...; Note that if the level exceeds the top bar (0 dB), the word OVER illuminates to adjust the audio level. CH1 CH2 When operating the AG-HPX500P/E without a sound recordist, it is excessive. In advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder screen and use the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control...
...; Note that if the level exceeds the top bar (0 dB), the word OVER illuminates to adjust the audio level. CH1 CH2 When operating the AG-HPX500P/E without a sound recordist, it is excessive. In advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder screen and use the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control...
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... code even if time code input should subsequently cease. Connections for Recording Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your AG-HPX500P/ E may be input as reference signal. ■Example 2: Connecting two or more AGHPX500P/Es with one another, with one being used as a highlighted value on...
... code even if time code input should subsequently cease. Connections for Recording Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your AG-HPX500P/ E may be input as reference signal. ■Example 2: Connecting two or more AGHPX500P/Es with one another, with one being used as a highlighted value on...
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... time code 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 the master device, with more than one unit, the mode must be breaks in loss of image stability. • When the 24P or 24PA... is selected and the time code is because of the camera. 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. When...
... time code 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 the master device, with more than one unit, the mode must be breaks in loss of image stability. • When the 24P or 24PA... is selected and the time code is because of the camera. 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. When...
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...is not displayed during playback. 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... ❍ ❍ ❍ (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. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording GENLOCK and time code input/output connection and setup Camera operating conditions Recording...
...is not displayed during playback. 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... ❍ ❍ ❍ (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. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording GENLOCK and time code input/output connection and setup Camera operating conditions Recording...
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... flat , so that viewfinder. 1 TALLY/REC (recording) Lamp This lamp stays illuminated during recording, and starts blinking if any of the AG-HPX500P/E, together with that operation will not be replaced before the battery charge starts to run out, and stays illuminated after the battery is in any...
... flat , so that viewfinder. 1 TALLY/REC (recording) Lamp This lamp stays illuminated during recording, and starts blinking if any of the AG-HPX500P/E, together with that operation will not be replaced before the battery charge starts to run out, and stays illuminated after the battery is in any...
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AG-HPX500P/E SCENE FILE (Factory defaults) SCENE FILE (Current operating status values) SCENE FILE (Saved camera values) F1 Default value F2 Default value SCENE FILE screen INTIAL *1 ...
AG-HPX500P/E SCENE FILE (Factory defaults) SCENE FILE (Current operating status values) SCENE FILE (Saved camera values) F1 Default value F2 Default value SCENE FILE screen INTIAL *1 ...
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... SD memory card must be inserted with a device that the BUSY lamp is not illuminated. SD memory cards must be kept inserted into the AG-HPX500P/E with the notch upward. For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the menus] (page 116). 2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor...
... SD memory card must be inserted with a device that the BUSY lamp is not illuminated. SD memory cards must be kept inserted into the AG-HPX500P/E with the notch upward. For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the menus] (page 116). 2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor...
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... shift (ON) or not (OFF). ●ON, OFF Adjusts the phase. ●-512 ~ 0 ~ +511 Switches the system frequency. ●59.94 Hz, 50 Hz (AG-HPX500P) ●59.94 Hz, 50 Hz (AG-HPX500E) 129 Setup menu list When set a backup device to recording mode. The images shot by the camera...
... shift (ON) or not (OFF). ●ON, OFF Adjusts the phase. ●-512 ~ 0 ~ +511 Switches the system frequency. ●59.94 Hz, 50 Hz (AG-HPX500P) ●59.94 Hz, 50 Hz (AG-HPX500E) 129 Setup menu list When set a backup device to recording mode. The images shot by the camera...