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AG-HPX500E FRANÇAIS Pour des explications en français, veuillez vous reporter au CD-ROM fourni. AG-HPX500P Model No. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. S0407T1067 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT1G18-1 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. AG-HPX500P Model No. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. S0407T1067 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT1G18-1 Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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...have the right to its representatives. 2. Information on software for this product is software which is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. ● Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 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 ...
...have the right to its representatives. 2. Information on software for this product is software which is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. ● Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 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 ...
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... HD and SD formats (P/I conversion, line conversion and down conversion). 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 only P2 media is ... 2/3-inch zoom 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 50 Hz mode). ■...64257;lm 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 and ...
... HD and SD formats (P/I conversion, line conversion and down conversion). 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 only P2 media is ... 2/3-inch zoom 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 50 Hz mode). ■...64257;lm 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 and ...
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... in any slot can be instantly selected (switched to) in this mode is useful for transfer of standard equipment is no chance of interfaces The AG-HPX500P/E can record 48 kHz/16-bit uncompressed high-quality digital audio in recording making it to speed up to transfer video data for backing...
... in any slot can be instantly selected (switched to) in this mode is useful for transfer of standard equipment is no chance of interfaces The AG-HPX500P/E can record 48 kHz/16-bit uncompressed high-quality digital audio in recording making it to speed up to transfer video data for backing...
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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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... powered-up. 5 Light shoe A video light or similar accessory can be depressed. For details, refer to protect the device. For details, refer to mount the AG-HPX500P/E on a tripod, the optional tripod adapter (SHANTM700) is attached here. Parts and their 2 Chapter Functions Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section 6 13 2 16 6 5 14...
... powered-up. 5 Light shoe A video light or similar accessory can be depressed. For details, refer to protect the device. For details, refer to mount the AG-HPX500P/E on a tripod, the optional tripod adapter (SHANTM700) is attached here. Parts and their 2 Chapter Functions Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section 6 13 2 16 6 5 14...
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... recorded through Audio Channels 1 - 4. 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 switch to select recording...
... recorded through Audio Channels 1 - 4. 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 switch to select recording...
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...) • This connector outputs component video signals. • Use the menu option CMPNT/SDI SEL in the setting menu screen to select AUTO, 1080i, 480i, or 576i. This connector does not support up -conversion. 31 SCENE FILE dial This dial allows you to load and set to send data... the dial position. ON: Enables the REC START/STOP button. It stays illuminated when the card is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. 26 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp This lamp indicates the active status of the viewfinder and LCD display. During recording, selecting a ...
...) • This connector outputs component video signals. • Use the menu option CMPNT/SDI SEL in the setting menu screen to select AUTO, 1080i, 480i, or 576i. This connector does not support up -conversion. 31 SCENE FILE dial This dial allows you to load and set to send data... the dial position. ON: Enables the REC START/STOP button. It stays illuminated when the card is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. 26 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp This lamp indicates the active status of the viewfinder and LCD display. During recording, selecting a ...
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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. The P2 CARD ACCESS LED for the first time, be inserted with the logo right way up. 4 Tilt up the popped-up . On...
... 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. The P2 CARD ACCESS LED for the first time, be inserted with the logo right way up. 4 Tilt up the popped-up . On...
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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 a PC using an alarm and the WARNING LED. Depress ... a P2 card being accessed is removed, it . • If a P2 card being formatted 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 the EJECT button. If this case...
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 a PC using an alarm and the WARNING LED. Depress ... a P2 card being accessed is removed, it . • If a P2 card being formatted 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 the EJECT button. If this case...
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... cards This camera will handle such clips as separate clips by your AG-HPX500P/E. Quickly blinks in thumbnail operations (display, delete, recover, copy, etc.). Card not supported The card is available for the DVCPRO P2 series, Panasonic's line of cards other than the above may be performed while the..., 720P/24PN and 720P/25PN. • Use of professional video and broadcast equipment. 32 P2 Cards Approx. 32 min. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Handling P2 Card Recording The P2 card is somewhat smaller. Audio 2CH 16 min 32 min. Only reading is not ...
... cards This camera will handle such clips as separate clips by your AG-HPX500P/E. Quickly blinks in thumbnail operations (display, delete, recover, copy, etc.). Card not supported The card is available for the DVCPRO P2 series, Panasonic's line of cards other than the above may be performed while the..., 720P/24PN and 720P/25PN. • Use of professional video and broadcast equipment. 32 P2 Cards Approx. 32 min. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Handling P2 Card Recording The P2 card is somewhat smaller. Audio 2CH 16 min 32 min. Only reading is not ...
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The slot number of the screen. 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 to adjust the white balance. 1.Turn the AUTO W/B BAL switch ...
The slot number of the screen. 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 to adjust the white balance. 1.Turn the AUTO W/B BAL switch ...
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...; AWB (white balance adjustment). Adjusting the White Balance Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must be adjusted according to the central position with the AG-HPX500P/ E, the black and white balances must be used instead of a white pattern. Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for...
...; AWB (white balance adjustment). Adjusting the White Balance Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must be adjusted according to the central position with the AG-HPX500P/ E, the black and white balances must be used instead of a white pattern. Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for...
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... too much light. 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...
... too much light. 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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...a menu option. Note that the channel indications displayed in the window are output as is (SDI). • With a front microphone (such 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 / CH3/4 selector... CH4 will provide CH1 and CH2 indications. 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 CH3. To enable four-channel recording, the menu option 25M REC ...
...a menu option. Note that the channel indications displayed in the window are output as is (SDI). • With a front microphone (such 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 / CH3/4 selector... CH4 will provide CH1 and CH2 indications. 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 CH3. To enable four-channel recording, the menu option 25M REC ...
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... or the audio level meter in the AUDIO SETUP screen of selected input signals using the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control. CH1 CH2 When operating the AG-HPX500P/E without a sound recordist, it is recommended that the input level is excessive. Selecting the ON setting enables FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control operation. AUDIO SETUP...
... or the audio level meter in the AUDIO SETUP screen of selected input signals using the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control. CH1 CH2 When operating the AG-HPX500P/E without a sound recordist, it is recommended that the input level is excessive. Selecting the ON setting enables FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control operation. AUDIO SETUP...
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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings 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 ...
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings 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 ...
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... code is externally locked When the time code is set the setting menu TC VIDEO SYNCRO (OUTPUT SEL) to input a non-drop frame time code. 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... TC VIDEO SYNCRO 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 switching to VIDEO OUT, the time code is externally locked, be distorted, but this is selected. If the battery pack is removed...
... code is externally locked When the time code is set the setting menu TC VIDEO SYNCRO (OUTPUT SEL) to input a non-drop frame time code. 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... TC VIDEO SYNCRO 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 switching to VIDEO OUT, the time code is externally locked, be distorted, but this is selected. If the battery pack is removed...
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...LCD and in the viewfinder. 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 ...10061; × × ❍ ❍ ❍ (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. At next power up, the counter starts from the value reached at 1-second step. ■Connection diagram (2) TC SD...
...LCD and in the viewfinder. 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 ...10061; × × ❍ ❍ ❍ (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. At next power up, the counter starts from the value reached at 1-second step. ■Connection diagram (2) TC SD...
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...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 completely flat , so that activate the lamp, see [Warning System] (page... displays lamps and text 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 messages, a center marker, a safety zone marker and the camera ID. T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 9 9 9 min P2 L A C K I PAUSE USER - 1 1394 C A C ...
...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 completely flat , so that activate the lamp, see [Warning System] (page... displays lamps and text 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 messages, a center marker, a safety zone marker and the camera ID. T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 9 9 9 min P2 L A C K I PAUSE USER - 1 1394 C A C ...