Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HPX170P Operating Instructions

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Before use
Description of 
parts
Preparation
Shooting
Playback
Editing
Displays
Menu
Reference
Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No. AG-HPX170P
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this 
manual for future use.
This product is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 5.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of...



FCC NOTICE (USA)
Declaration of ConformityModel Number: AG-HPX170P
Trade Name:  PANASONIC
Responsible Party:    Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 
07094
Support contact:  Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including...



IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings.4) Follow all instructions.5) Do not use this apparatus near water.6) Clean only with dry cloth.7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or...



Software information for this product1. Customer advisory: This product includes software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL); customers have the right to download, modify, and redistribute source code for this software.  Descriptions of the GPL and LGPL are stored on the installation CD included with this camera-recorder. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English).) To download the relevant source...


Contents
Read this first! ..................................................... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  .............. Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery Pack  (Rechargeable Battery) ................................... Software information for this product  ............... 
Before use
Outline of operations  .......................................... 8Precaution for use ............................................... 9Accessories...

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Synchro scan ...................................................  50Switching Audio Input ....................................... 1Using the built-in microphone  ..........................  51Using another microphone and  audio equipment ..........................................  51Adjusting the recording level  ........................... 52Using scene files  ............................................... Changing scene file settings  ........................... 53Saving scene files...

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Outline of operations
This unit is compatible with P2 (Professional Plug-in) cards.The P2 card has a large capacity with a high transfer rate, and allows you sophisticated movie-making on this handy camera, including HD (High Definition) recording and smooth editing/dubbing.
BNC cable(HD-SDI)
Video equipment/Monitor
The setting values such as the user file are saved to and read from the SD memory card.
P card
You can use the following features:HD (High Definition) recordingMulti format...

Before use
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Precaution for use
Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.
When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting.
Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone.
These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the recorded contents. Before making a recording, set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 24)
Panasonic makes no guarantees for your...

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Accessories
Battery *1AC AdapterAC power supply cord/DC cordWireless remote control and battery (CR2025)
Eye cupMicrophone holderScrews for microphone holder6-mm screws (2)
12-mm screws (2)
Microphone holder adapter
Shoulder beltComponent video cablePIN-BNC conversion plugs (3)30-mm ferrite core (2)*235-mm ferrite core (2)*2
CD-ROMThe following accessories are attached to the camera-recorder.
Lens hoodINPUT terminal cover (2)
*1 For part numbers for the battery, see “Optional units”. (see below)*2...