Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HPX170P Operating Instructions

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ItemDisplay modeDescription of settings
ACCESS LED(Camera)(MCR)Sets the access lamp to ON or OFF.ON: The lamp lights up and blinks as per the regular specifications.OFF: The lamp is OFF in all circumstances.REC LAMP(Camera)Sets lighting of the tally lamp.OFF: The tally lamp does not light.FRONT: Front tally lamp (microphone side) lights.REAR: Rear tally lamp (viewfinder side) lights.BOTH: Both tally lamps light.BEEP SOUND(Camera)Turns the beep sound ON or OFF.ON OFFWhen ON is selected, the...

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ItemDisplay modeDescription of settings
POWER SAVE(Camera)Selects the power-saving mode when the Operation lever, MENU button, THUMBNAIL button, PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR button, DISP/MODE CHK button, USER1-3 buttons and EVF DTL button have not been operated for 5 minutes or so.ON: The camera-recorder’s power is set to OFF.OFF: The unit remains stopped without turning off it’s power.When connection is made with an external device using the 1394 cable and the communication mode is established in this...

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Before calling for service
Power supply
There’s no power.Make sure the battery and AC adapter are connected properly.Check the connections again.•P16
Power shuts off for no 
apparent reason.
To prevent the battery from running down needlessly, the camera-
recorder automatically turns off when the camera-recorder has been left in the shooting pause mode for more than 5 minutes.Check the settings in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER SAVE.
•P112
Power goes off as soon as it is turned...

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Before calling for service (continued)
Shooting
Cannot start shooting.Make sure the POWER switch is ON.•P19
Cannot focus automatically.You can focus automatically when the auto focus mode is selected.You may be shooting a scene where it is difficult to bring the subject into focus in the auto focus mode.If this is the case, focus in the manual focus mode.It may be hard to bring the subject into focus when· both close and distant objects are to be shot· shooting through a dirty window· shooting...

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Playback
Cannot play even when I press the play button.Make sure the MCR lamp is on (press the mode button).No kind of playback operation can be performed unless this lamp is on.
•P63
Mosaic-like noise appears when I cue or review a tape.
This noise is inherent to digital video technology.This is normal.•——
Images do not appear on the television even though I have connected the camera-recorder properly.
Make sure the input selector on your television is set to video input.Read the...

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Operating precautions
Do not allow any water to get into the camera-recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach.Failure to heed this precaution will cause the camera-recorder or P2 card to malfunction (and may result in irreparable damage).
Keep the camera-recorder away from equipment (such as TV sets and video game machines) that generate magnetic fields.Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a TV set may cause distortion in the images and/or sound due to the electromagnetic...

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What to remember when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to othersFormatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the unit or a computer will merely change the file management information: it will not completely erase the data on the cards. When throwing these cards away or transferring them to others, either physically destroy them or use a data deletion program for computers (commercially available) to completely erase the data. Users are responsible for...

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Updating the driver in the camera
For the latest information on drivers, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites.
 https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
To update a driver, select PROPERTY on the thumbnail menu and then SYSTEMINFO to check the camera-recorder’s version, go to the site given above, and download the driver as necessary.The updating procedure is completed when the downloaded file has been loaded into the camera-recorder via the SD memory card. For further details on...

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Cleaning
When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner.Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the camera-recorder and/or cause the surface finish to peel off.Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the battery or disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet.Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camera-recorder. To remove stubborn dirt, wipe the camera-recorder with a cloth moistened with kitchen detergent that has been diluted with water and then use a dry cloth to take up the...

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Storage Precautions
Before storing the camera-recorder, remove the battery.Store all of these items in a place with low humidity and relatively constant temperature.[Recommended temperature range: 15°C to 25°C][Recommended relative humidity: 40% to 60%]
Video cameraWrap the video camera in a soft cloth to keep the dust off.
BatteryThe battery life is shortened in places with extreme temperatures.Storing the battery in a location with oily vapors or high dust concentrations may corrode the...