Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HPX170P Operating Instructions

							
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How to handle data recorded on P cards
The P2 card is a semiconductor memory card that is used as the recording medium in the professional video production and broadcasting devices that make up the DVCPRO P2 Series.
Since data recorded in the DVCPRO P2 format are in a file format, they have excellent compatibility with PCs. The file structure is a unique format, which in addition to video and audio data in MXF files contains various other important information items. The folder structure links the data as shown on the right.
Changing or deleting just one information component could make it impossible to recognize the data as P2 data or use the card in a P device.
When transferring data from a P2 card to a PC, or when rewriting data saved on a PC to a P2 card, to prevent data loss be sure to use the special P2 Viewer software. Download it from the following website.(Compatible with the Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Windows Vista operating systems.)
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/index.htm
When using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a PC, follow the instructions below. However, be sure to use the P2 Viewer when returning data to a P2 card.
Transfer the corresponding CONTENTS folder and LASTCLIP.TXT file together as a set.Do not transfer individual files from the CONTENTS folder.
When copying, copy the LASTCLIP.TXT file at the same time as the CONTENTS folder.When transferring multiple P2 cards to a PC, create a folder for each P2 card to prevent clips with the same name from being overwritten.Do not delete data from the P2 card.Before using a P2 card, be sure to format it with a P2 device.
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       Drive: \
            CONTENTS
                AUDIO
                CLIP
                ICON
                PROXY
                VIDEO
                VOICE
            LASTCLIP.TXT*
All these folders are required.
*   This is the file in which the information on the 
final clip that was recorded with the P2 device is written.
        Drive: \            CONTENTS                AUDIO               CLIP               ICON               PROXY               VIDEO               VOICE           LASTCLIP.TXT*
All these folders are required.*  
This is the file in which the information on the final clip that was recorded with the P2 device is written. 
						

							
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Checkpoints for using memory cards
In this unit, use SD memory cards that are compatible with the SD or SDHC standard.When using miniSD or miniSDHC cards in this unit, be sure to use the special adapter. (The unit will not operate correctly if only the adapter is inserted. Always insert a memory card into the adapter.)
Cards you can use
• SD memory cards (including miniSD cards)• SDHC memory cards (including miniSDHC cards)
Cards you cannot use
All memory cards except the ones pictured on the left• MultiMediaCard
We recommend using SD/SDHC memory cards and miniSD/miniSDHC cards that are made by Panasonic.
For the latest information on the unit and on the memory cards which can be used by this unit, go to the P2 support page at the following web site:
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
The SDHC card conforms to a new standard for memory cards with a large capacity of more than 2 GB which was established by the SD Association in 2006.The SD card logo is a registered trademark.MMC (MultiMediaCard) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG.
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Recording format list
Frame rate6030P24P24PA
Video format
DVCPRO HD
1080i/60i1080i/60i1080i/30P over 60i1080i/24P over 60i1080i/24PA over 60i
720P/60P720P/60P720P/30P over 60P720P/24P over 60P—
720P/30PN720P/60PNative recording720P/30PN720P/24PNative recording—
720P/24PN720P/60PNative recording
720P/30PNative recording720P/24PN—
DVCPRO50DVCPRODV480i/60i480i/60i480i/30P over 60i480i/24P over 60i480i/24PA over 60i
Frame rate1215182021222425262728303234364044485460
Video format
DVCPRO HD
1080i/60i—720P/60P720P/12P-60P over 60P720P/30PN720P/12P-60P Native recording720P/24PN720P/12P-60P Native recordingDVCPRO50DVCPRODV480i/60i— 
						

							
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Appendix
When a P2 card with a memory capacity of 8 GB or more is used in this unit and a one-time continuous recording exceeds the prescribed duration (approx. 5 minutes for DVCPRO HD, approx. 10 minutes for DVCPRO50 or approx. 20 minutes for DVCPRO or DV) or when a one-time recording extends over more than one P2 card, the recording concerned will automatically be undertaken as a separate clip.At this time, each clip will be provided with its own COUNT value.
Example of recording (DVCPRO50) a clip on one P2 card:
REC start (recording start)REC/PAUSE (recording pause)
Recording duration = Approx. 15 min.
Clip 1  COUNT value = 0001Clip 2  COUNT value = 0002
10 min.5 min.
Example of recording a clip on two P2 cards:
REC start (recording start)REC/PAUSE (recording pause)
Clip 1  COUNT value = 0003Clip 2  COUNT value = 0004
1st card2nd card
If the clip thumbnails are displayed as shown in the example above or their properties are indicated using a P2 device, the thumbnail and COUNT value of clip 1 will be displayed.
Selecting the USER CLIP NAME 
recording method
Press the MENU button and select META DATA " PROPERTY " USER CLIP NAMEto select the recording method. Two options are available: TYPE1and TYPE2.TYPE1
USER CLIP NAME to be recorded
If clip metadata has been read inUploaded data
If no clip metadata has been read in or if the setting for recording clip metadata has been turned off
Same as GLOBAL CLIP ID (UMID data)
TYPE2
USER CLIP NAME to be recorded
If clip metadata has been read inUploaded data + COUNT value*
If no clip metadata has been read in or if the setting for recording clip metadata has been turned off
Same as CLIP NAME
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The COUNT value is indicated as a four-digit number.The COUNT value is incremented each time a new clip is captured if clip metadata has been read in and TYPE2 has been selected as the recording method.The COUNT value can be reset using the following procedure.Press the MENU button and select META DATA " PROPERTY " USER CLIP NAME to display the menu shown below. Select “COUNT RESET” with the cursor and press the Operation lever to reset the COUNT value to 1. 
						

							
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Specifications
[GENERAL]
Supply voltage: DC7.2 V/7.9 VPower consumption 10.9 W (when the LCD monitor is not used) 11.7 W (when the LCD monitor is used) 13.8 W (max.)
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Ambient operating temperature0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)Ambient operating humidity10% to 85% (no condensation)Weight1.9 kg (4.2 lb) (excluding battery and accessories)Dimensions (W x H x D)154 mm x 179.5 mm x 397 mm (6-1/8 inches x 7-1/8 inches x 15-3/4 inches)
[Camera]Pickup devicesCCD image sensor (x3)(1/3-inch, interline transfer, progressive-capable)LensLEICA DICOMAR Optical image stabilizer lens, Motorized/Manual selectable 13x zoom, F1.6 to 3.0 (f = 3.9 mm to 51 mm)(35 mm equivalent: 28 mm to 368 mm)Color separation optical systemPrism systemND filter1/4, 1/16, 1/64Gain settings0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB (60i/60P mode)0/+3/+6/+9/+12 dB (30P/30PN/24P/24PA/24PN mode)Shutter speed settingsPreset60i/60P mode1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.30P/30PN mode:1/30, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.24P/24PA/24PN mode:1/24, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.
Synchro scan60i/60P mode: 1/60.0 to 1/249.8 sec.30P/30PN mode: 1/30.0 to 1/249.8 sec.24P/24PA/24PN mode: 1/24.0 to 1/249.8 sec.Shutter opening angleOpens in 0.5 degree increments between 10 and 360 degrees.*1*1 When OPERATION TYPE in the SCENE FILE screen is FILM CAM.Slow shutter speed60i/60P mode: 1/15, 1/30 sec.30P/30PN mode: 1/15 sec.24P/24PN mode: 1/12 sec.*1*1 Only 720/24P, 720/24PNMinimum subject luminance3 lx (F1.6, gain +12 dB with a shutter speed of 1/24)Lens hoodLarge-sized lens hood with wide angle of viewFilter diameter72 mm
[VIDEO P] (DVCPRO HD 1080i 720P)Sampling frequencyY: 74.25 MHz, PB/PR: 37.125 MHzQuantizing8 bitVideo compression systemDCT + variable-length codeVideo compression rate
1/6.7Video recording bit rate100 Mbps 
						

							
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[AUDIO P] (DVCPRO HD 1080i 720P)Sampling frequency48 kHzQuantizing16 bit/4 CHFrequency response20 Hz to 20 kHz
[MEMORY CARD]Video recording formats:DVCPRO HD1080i/60i (30P over 60i, 24P over 60i, 24PA over 60i)720P/60P (30P over 60P, 24P over 60P)720P/30PN (Native recording)720P/24PN (Native recording)DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV480i/60i (30P over 60i, 24P over 60i, 24PA over 60i)Audio recording formats:PCM digital recording48 kHz 16-bit 4CH (DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50)48 kHz 16-bit 2CH/4CH selectable (DVCPRO/DV)Recording/playback time:Approx. 8 minutes:When recorded in DVCPRO HD format using one AJ-P2C008HG card with audio signals recorded on 4 channels.Approx. 16 minutes:When recorded in DVCPRO HD format using 
one AJ-P2C016RG card with audio signals recorded on 4 channels.Approx. 32 minutes:When recorded in DVCPRO HD format using one AJ-P2C032RG card with audio signals recorded on 4 channels.This recording time represents one shot continuously recorded on a P2 card. The recording time may be shorter, depending on the number of shots recorded.The 720P/30PN and 720P/24PN formats are not included in the DVCPRO HD recording format.
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[VIDEO OUT]SDI outputBNC x 1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 ΩHD:  complies with SMPTE 292M, 296M and 299MSD:  complies with SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-A, and ITU-R BT.656-4Analog component outputY: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 ΩPB/PR: 0.7 V [p-p], 75 ΩAnalog composite outputPin jack x 1, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
[AUDIO IN/OUT]XLR inputXLR (3 pins) x 2 (INPUT 1, INPUT 2),LINE/MIC selectable, high impedanceLINE: 0 dBuMIC: -50 dBu/-60 dBu (selectable in menu)LINE OUTPin jack x 2 (CH1, CH2)Output: 316 mV, 600 ΩInternal microphoneStereo microphoneHeadphone jack3.5-mm stereo mini jack x 1Internal speaker20 mm diameter x 1
[OTHER INPUTS/OUTPUTS]
Digital interface6 pins, digital input/output, compliant with IEEE 1394 standardUSBType mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0)CAM REMOTEMini jack (3.5 mm diameter) (FOCUS, IRIS) Super mini jack (2.5 mm diameter) (ZOOM S/S)
[Monitor]LCD monitor3.5-inch LCD color monitor, 210,000 pixelsViewfinder0.44-inch LCD color viewfinder, 235,000 pixels
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[AC ADAPTER]
Power Source:100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 24 WPower Output:7.9 V DC, 1.9 A (Video Camera)8.4 V DC, 1.2 A (Charge)
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Weight160 g (0.35 lb)Dimensions (W x H x D)70.0 mm x 44.5 mm x 116.0 mm(2-3/4 inches x 1-3/4 inches x 4-9/16 inches)
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
						

							
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