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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. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No.
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..., always shoot some advance test footage, to obtain, change file management data and leave data on the card. Disposing and transferring ownership of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used to its representatives. 2. Refer to the folder called "LDOC". (Details are given in the original (English-language) text.) Trademarks..., Macintosh, Mac OS are given 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.
..., always shoot some advance test footage, to obtain, change file management data and leave data on the card. Disposing and transferring ownership of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used to its representatives. 2. Refer to the folder called "LDOC". (Details are given in the original (English-language) text.) Trademarks..., Macintosh, Mac OS are given 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.
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... 36 Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording 37 Native recording 37 Standard recording 38 Using variable frame rates (VFR 38 Shooting in the 1080i/480i Progressive Mode 39 Special Recording Modes 40 Pre-recording (PRE REC 40 Interval recording (INTERVAL REC 40 One-shot recording (ONE-SHOT...Recording Function 43 Normal and Variable Speed Playback 44 Video and recording formats 45 Multiple HD/SD formats 45 Selecting recording signals in CAMERA MODE 45 Selecting MCR mode recording and playback signals 46 Selecting video output 46 List of recording, playback and output formats 47 ...
... 36 Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording 37 Native recording 37 Standard recording 38 Using variable frame rates (VFR 38 Shooting in the 1080i/480i Progressive Mode 39 Special Recording Modes 40 Pre-recording (PRE REC 40 Interval recording (INTERVAL REC 40 One-shot recording (ONE-SHOT...Recording Function 43 Normal and Variable Speed Playback 44 Video and recording formats 45 Multiple HD/SD formats 45 Selecting recording signals in CAMERA MODE 45 Selecting MCR mode recording and playback signals 46 Selecting video output 46 List of recording, playback and output formats 47 ...
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...Layout 67 Selecting Viewfinder Display Information 67 Screen displays 68 Warnings ...71 P2 card playback data indication 71 Errors ...72 Camera status display 72 USER buttons assignment information (at mode check 72 Checking and displaying shooting status 73 Setting the Marker Displays 74 ...CAC 95 Preparing for Audio Input 98 When Using the Front Microphone 98 When Using Audio Devices 99 Attaching Accessories 100 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod 100 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 101 Attaching the Rain Cover 101 Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Knob 101 Connecting...
...Layout 67 Selecting Viewfinder Display Information 67 Screen displays 68 Warnings ...71 P2 card playback data indication 71 Errors ...72 Camera status display 72 USER buttons assignment information (at mode check 72 Checking and displaying shooting status 73 Setting the Marker Displays 74 ...CAC 95 Preparing for Audio Input 98 When Using the Front Microphone 98 When Using Audio Devices 99 Attaching Accessories 100 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod 100 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 101 Attaching the Rain Cover 101 Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Knob 101 Connecting...
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...Connector 135 Recording DVCPRO/DV signals input to 1394 connector 135 Inspections Before Shooting 137 Preparing for Inspections 137 Inspecting the Camera Unit 138 Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions 138 Maintenance 141 Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder 141 Eyepiece Care 141 ... DISPLAY SETUP screen 125 VF! Chapter 7 Menu Operations Chapter 8 Connecting to CCD Cameras 141 Charging the internal battery 141 Warning System 142 Warning Description Tables 142 Updating Camera Drivers 144 Dimensions and specifications 145 Dimensions 145 Specifications 146 Connector...
...Connector 135 Recording DVCPRO/DV signals input to 1394 connector 135 Inspections Before Shooting 137 Preparing for Inspections 137 Inspecting the Camera Unit 138 Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions 138 Maintenance 141 Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder 141 Eyepiece Care 141 ... DISPLAY SETUP screen 125 VF! Chapter 7 Menu Operations Chapter 8 Connecting to CCD Cameras 141 Charging the internal battery 141 Warning System 142 Warning Description Tables 142 Updating Camera Drivers 144 Dimensions and specifications 145 Dimensions 145 Specifications 146 Connector...
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... 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. ■Multiple HD/SD formats The camera supports recording in 20 HD and SD image formats making it ready for news... gathering, program production, film making and other applications anywhere in the world. 1080i/720P HD recording uses the DVCPRO HD codec for cinematic expression...
... 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. ■Multiple HD/SD formats The camera supports recording in 20 HD and SD image formats making it ready for news... gathering, program production, film making and other applications anywhere in the world. 1080i/720P HD recording uses the DVCPRO HD codec for cinematic expression...
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...automatically corrects the registration error caused by the slight chromatic aberration that suit shooting conditions. Six preset files are shooting. 9 Camera Unit Features Combined with the variable frame rate functions, this function allows you to instantly retrieve settings that the lens cannot compensate for...: Fine adjustment is possible after setting the white balance. ●REC check: Quick check of 1/2000 s. To expand camera capabilities, the camera offers eight gamma modes including cine-like gamma The DSP provides Panasonic's proprietary selectable gamma feature.
...automatically corrects the registration error caused by the slight chromatic aberration that suit shooting conditions. Six preset files are shooting. 9 Camera Unit Features Combined with the variable frame rate functions, this function allows you to instantly retrieve settings that the lens cannot compensate for...: Fine adjustment is possible after setting the white balance. ●REC check: Quick check of 1/2000 s. To expand camera capabilities, the camera offers eight gamma modes including cine-like gamma The DSP provides Panasonic's proprietary selectable gamma feature.
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...in all HD/SD signal formats without digitizing. This interface allows you virtually unlimited recording capacity. ●Loop recording: Setting the camera for monitoring, supervision and special ultra undercranking effects. 10 Recording and Playback Features The P2 card driver runs under Windows® .... Unlike a VTR system, there is no need to withstand long-term continual insertion and removal. In the standby mode, the camera will memorize video and audio for nonlinear editing or transfer over a network without degradation. A full memory card can be directly plugged...
...in all HD/SD signal formats without digitizing. This interface allows you virtually unlimited recording capacity. ●Loop recording: Setting the camera for monitoring, supervision and special ultra undercranking effects. 10 Recording and Playback Features The P2 card driver runs under Windows® .... Unlike a VTR system, there is no need to withstand long-term continual insertion and removal. In the standby mode, the camera will memorize video and audio for nonlinear editing or transfer over a network without degradation. A full memory card can be directly plugged...
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... can be filled with text on an external VTR (with REC START/STOP button operation. Chapter 1 Introduction ■Clip thumbnail preview The camera records each clip either during recording or in preview mode allows you to make backups on a PC (P2 Viewer). ■SD memory card slot...person who shot the video, the name of thumbnails. A down converted SD video (composite video). ■Fine adjustment of sound recording level The camera features a front-mounted control for adjusting the sound level when you want from the list of the reporter, the shooting location or a text ...
... can be filled with text on an external VTR (with REC START/STOP button operation. Chapter 1 Introduction ■Clip thumbnail preview The camera records each clip either during recording or in preview mode allows you to make backups on a PC (P2 Viewer). ■SD memory card slot...person who shot the video, the name of thumbnails. A down converted SD video (composite video). ■Fine adjustment of sound recording level The camera features a front-mounted control for adjusting the sound level when you want from the list of the reporter, the shooting location or a text ...
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... AG-HPX500P/E on a tripod, the optional tripod adapter (SHANTM700) is attached here. When the lens is connected here. For details, refer to [Mounting the Camera on a Tripod] (page 100). 12 LENS jack (12-pin) The lens connection cord is not mounted, replace the cap. 10 Lens cable/microphone cable clamp... the Battery and Setting the Battery Type] (page 84). 3 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P) This unit is fed through the video camera recorder, due to [Mounting the Lens] (page 91). 9 Lens mount cap To remove the cap, raise the lens lever. For details, refer to any abnormal...
... AG-HPX500P/E on a tripod, the optional tripod adapter (SHANTM700) is attached here. When the lens is connected here. For details, refer to [Mounting the Camera on a Tripod] (page 100). 12 LENS jack (12-pin) The lens connection cord is not mounted, replace the cap. 10 Lens cable/microphone cable clamp... the Battery and Setting the Battery Type] (page 84). 3 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P) This unit is fed through the video camera recorder, due to [Mounting the Lens] (page 91). 9 Lens mount cap To remove the cap, raise the lens lever. For details, refer to any abnormal...
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...more information, see [Assigning Functions to USER Buttons] (page 55). 3 SHUTTER switch Used to adjust the white balance, which takes a few seconds. The camera is 22 fps (59.94 Hz) or less than 23 fps (50 Hz). 19 When the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST and the...using a menu option. ON: Electronic shutter enabled. Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 1 8 2 9 34 567 Shooting and Recording (camera unit) 1 ND FILTER (filter switching) control This control adjusts the amount of the switch alters the shutter speed.
...more information, see [Assigning Functions to USER Buttons] (page 55). 3 SHUTTER switch Used to adjust the white balance, which takes a few seconds. The camera is 22 fps (59.94 Hz) or less than 23 fps (50 Hz). 19 When the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST and the...using a menu option. ON: Electronic shutter enabled. Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 1 8 2 9 34 567 Shooting and Recording (camera unit) 1 ND FILTER (filter switching) control This control adjusts the amount of the switch alters the shutter speed.
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...out, with the AUTO KNEE circuit turned off. ■AUTO KNEE function Usually, when you also want to capture the background visible through the camera is a person inside a car or building, and you adjust levels to select the white balance adjustment method. Chapter 2 Parts and their ...Functions 6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch This switch selects the video signals sent from the camera unit to 3200K or 5600K. Video being recorded through a window. • The subject is a high-contrast scene. 7 WHITE BAL (white balance...
...out, with the AUTO KNEE circuit turned off. ■AUTO KNEE function Usually, when you also want to capture the background visible through the camera is a person inside a car or building, and you adjust levels to select the white balance adjustment method. Chapter 2 Parts and their ...Functions 6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch This switch selects the video signals sent from the camera unit to 3200K or 5600K. Video being recorded through a window. • The subject is a high-contrast scene. 7 WHITE BAL (white balance...
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... cards may prevent recording.) • Be sure to [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of Panasonic SD/SDHC memory cards and mini SD cards is installed without also inserting a card. To record...insert a card when an adapter is used for inserting P2 cards. https : / / ew w.pavc.panasonic.co.jp / pro -av / • This camera supports 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, ...recording) 10 REC START/STOP button Pressing this button performs fast playback. ON: Superimposes characters. If this camera. • To format a memory card on a PC, use mini SD card adapter only when using...
... cards may prevent recording.) • Be sure to [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of Panasonic SD/SDHC memory cards and mini SD cards is installed without also inserting a card. To record...insert a card when an adapter is used for inserting P2 cards. https : / / ew w.pavc.panasonic.co.jp / pro -av / • This camera supports 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, ...recording) 10 REC START/STOP button Pressing this button performs fast playback. ON: Superimposes characters. If this camera. • To format a memory card on a PC, use mini SD card adapter only when using...
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...connector does not support up -conversion. 29 1394 connector • Connect an IEEE1394 cable to this button to change the frame rate until the camera is set the shooting conditions for a scene file already recorded with a different frame rate will not change playback speed and in still ...mode, press to select AUTO, 1080i, 480i, or 576i. It stays illuminated when the card is inserted. Turning on the focus assist function displays a frequency distribution graph in the ...
...connector does not support up -conversion. 29 1394 connector • Connect an IEEE1394 cable to this button to change the frame rate until the camera is set the shooting conditions for a scene file already recorded with a different frame rate will not change playback speed and in still ...mode, press to select AUTO, 1080i, 480i, or 576i. It stays illuminated when the card is inserted. Turning on the focus assist function displays a frequency distribution graph in the ...
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... not performed during thumbnail display scrolls thumbnail pages forwards and backwards in page units. 7 JOG dial button • Use this button to go between the CAMERA mode and MCR mode. Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 71 6 2 4 3 5 1 MENU button • Press and hold this... the setting menu and press it again to return to the previous image. • This button is not available in open setting menus (camera menu or MCR menu). • In a setting menu, turning the JOG dial downwards moves the menu cursor downwards and turning it upwards ...
... not performed during thumbnail display scrolls thumbnail pages forwards and backwards in page units. 7 JOG dial button • Use this button to go between the CAMERA mode and MCR mode. Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 71 6 2 4 3 5 1 MENU button • Press and hold this... the setting menu and press it again to return to the previous image. • This button is not available in open setting menus (camera menu or MCR menu). • In a setting menu, turning the JOG dial downwards moves the menu cursor downwards and turning it upwards ...
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.... Time Code Section 2 465 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 13 78 1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) This connector is used to input a reference signal before the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is the SET button. Select this button to ascertain the time code or CTL count of...
.... Time Code Section 2 465 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 13 78 1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) This connector is used to input a reference signal before the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is the SET button. Select this button to ascertain the time code or CTL count of...
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... LCD monitor] (page 75). 2 OPEN button Used to open the LCD monitor. 26 MCR: Lights green in the viewfinder. CAM: Lights red in CAMERA mode. OFF: Back and rear tally lamps disabled. 3 WARNING lamp This lamp starts blinking or lights up if something unusual occurs in the memory. 4 Rear... When the BACK TALLY switch is set to [ON], the lamp behaves in the same way as the back tally lamp. 5 Mode LED Shows the camera unit mode. ON: Back and rear tally lamps enabled.
... LCD monitor] (page 75). 2 OPEN button Used to open the LCD monitor. 26 MCR: Lights green in the viewfinder. CAM: Lights red in CAMERA mode. OFF: Back and rear tally lamps disabled. 3 WARNING lamp This lamp starts blinking or lights up if something unusual occurs in the memory. 4 Rear... When the BACK TALLY switch is set to [ON], the lamp behaves in the same way as the back tally lamp. 5 Mode LED Shows the camera unit mode. ON: Back and rear tally lamps enabled.
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... in the viewfinder. ON: Tally lamp goes on during recording when the TALLY switch is used to [ON]. Recorded video and output camera signals are not affected. 5 CONTRAST control Used to obtain optimum clarity in the viewfinder for easier focusing. Recorded video and output... camera signals are not affected. 7 Front tally lamp This lamp goes on . Viewfinder 13 11 8 7 9 10 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 12 42536 1 1 ...
... in the viewfinder. ON: Tally lamp goes on during recording when the TALLY switch is used to [ON]. Recorded video and output camera signals are not affected. 5 CONTRAST control Used to obtain optimum clarity in the viewfinder for easier focusing. Recorded video and output... camera signals are not affected. 7 Front tally lamp This lamp goes on . Viewfinder 13 11 8 7 9 10 Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions 12 42536 1 1 ...
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..., be inserted with the logo right way up. 4 Tilt up the popped-up . Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards When using the camera recorder for the appropriate slot indicates the status of the P2 card. For how the P2 card status is set the time data beforehand.
..., be inserted with the logo right way up. 4 Tilt up the popped-up . Chapter 3 Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards When using the camera recorder for the appropriate slot indicates the status of the P2 card. For how the P2 card status is set the time data beforehand.
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... is being accessed is removed, the viewfinder displays "TURN POWER OFF" and the AG-HPX500P/E gives a warning using P2 Viewer software. When the camera is used in the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, ACCESS LED. The card will be formatted properly. If this way, remove cards when the... camera has been powered down or a sufficiently long time after insertion (P2 CARD ACCESS LED blinks in orange. If this case, the viewfi...
... is being accessed is removed, the viewfinder displays "TURN POWER OFF" and the AG-HPX500P/E gives a warning using P2 Viewer software. When the camera is used in the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, ACCESS LED. The card will be formatted properly. If this way, remove cards when the... camera has been powered down or a sufficiently long time after insertion (P2 CARD ACCESS LED blinks in orange. If this case, the viewfi...