Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HPX170P Operating Instructions

							
Description of 
parts
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Description of parts
Right side and rear side
POWERON
OFF
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1 POWER switch (Page 19)
2 START/STOP button (Page 25)
 REC CHECK button (Page 25)
 Zoom button (Page 30)
 HANDLE ZOOM switch (Page 30)
6 Recording enable/disable switch (Page 40)
7 Handle zoom button (Page 30)
8 Handle START/STOP button (Page 25)
9 Built-in stereo microphone (Page 51)
10 Tally lamp (Front) (Page 19)
11 Remote control sensor (Front) (Page 18)
1 White balance sensor (Page 39)
13 INPUT 1/2 (audio input) switch (Page 51)
1 Zoom ring pin hole (Page 30)
15 P2 card access lamp (x 2) (Page 26)
16 Viewfinder (Page 20)
17 P2 card/SD memory card slot (cover)  (Pages 25 and 29)
18 SCENE FILE dial (Page 53)
19 SLOT SEL button (Page 44)
0 Mode button (Page 25)
1 Remote control sensor (Rear) (Page 18)
 Tally lamp (Rear) (Page 19)
 Mode lamp (Page 25)
 Power terminal (Page 16)
 Battery release button (Page 16)
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Description of parts (continued)
Left side
BARS
CH1 SELECT 
COUNTERRESET/TC SET REC
CH2 SELECT 
AUDIOINT(L)INPUT1INPUT2
SHUTTERSPEES SELECT 
INT(R)INPUT2INPUT1
MIC POWER+48VONOFFINPUT2ONOFF
LCD
ZEBRA
EVF DTL 
OIS
WFM
MENU
PUSH-SET
PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR
THUMBNAIL
AWB
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1 Focus ring (Page 35)
 Zoom ring (Page 30)If you don’t need the zoom ring pin, fit it into the provided zoom ring pin hole (14 on page 11) so that you don’t loose it.
 FOCUS ASSIST button (Page 36)
 USER button (Page 42)
 ZOOM switch (Page 30)
 Built-in speaker (Page 75)
7 OPEN button (Page 21)
8 Diopter adjustment dial (Page 20)
9 FOCUS switch (Page 35)
10 PUSH AUTO button (Page 35)
11 AWB button (Page 38)
1 IRIS dial (Page 36)
1 ND FILTER switch (Page 37)
1 IRIS button (Page 36)
1 GAIN switch (Page 37)
1 WHITE BAL switch (Page 38)
17 FUCUS RING (FOCUS/IRIS) switch   (Page 35)
18 DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 41)
19 AUTO/MANUAL switch (Page 25)
0 AUDIO LEVEL knobs (CH1, CH) (Page 52)
1 LCD monitor (Page 21)
 MENU button (Page 94)
 THUMBNAIL button (Page 66)
 Operation lever (Pages 63 and 94)
25 PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR button (Pages 43 and 74)
 CH1, CH SELECT switch (Page 51)
7 BARS button (Page 42)
28 SHUTTER, SPEED SELLECT +/- button  (Page 49)
9 INPUT1,  switch (MIC POWER +8 V)  (Page 51)
30 COUNTER - RESET/TC SET button  (Page 58)
1 LCD button (Page 23)
 ZEBRA button (Page 40)
 EVF DTL button (Page 21)
 WFM button (Page 43)
 OIS button (Page 42)
 MCR REC button (Page 86)Functions when the ZEBRA button (32) and OIS button (35) are pressed at the same time. 
						

							
Description of 
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Terminals and mounting parts
SDI OUT 1394 
CAM REMOTE 
FOCUS IRISZOOM S/S COMPONENT  OUT 
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1 USB terminal (Mini-B) (Page 77)
 Light shoe
 Microphone shoe (Page 76)
 P card slots (Page 25)
 SD memory card slot (Page 29)
6 P2 card eject buttons (Page 28)
7 SDI OUT terminal (Page 80)
8 19 terminal (Pages 77 and 78)
9 COMPONENT OUT terminal (Page 80)
10 CAM REMOTE jack*FOCUS/IRIS (3.5 mm mini jack)You can connect a remote control unit to control the FOCUS and IRIS (aperture).ZOOM S/S (2.5 mm super mini jack)You can connect a remote control unit to control zoom and start/stop of recording.
11 Headphone jack (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) 
 (Page 76)
1 Tripod hole (Page 9)
1 Security Lock openingUse this opening to attach a security cable. For details on how to attach the cable, see the Operating Instructions supplied with the cable.The security lock and security cable are designed to prevent theft, but Panasonic will not accept any liability for damages resulting from theft.
14 INPUT 1/2 terminal (XLR, 3 pin) (Page 76)
15 AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 terminals (Page 80)
1 VIDEO OUT terminal (Page 80)
*  Do not connect any equipment except the remote 
controller to the CAM REMOTE jack.Connecting any equipment other than the remote control may cause the image brightness to change and/or the images to appear out of focus. 
						

							
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Description of parts (continued)
Remote control
The following buttons are for functions that cannot be executed on the camera-recorder.• PHOTO SHOT • TITLE  • A.DUB• MULTI/P-IN-P  • SELECT• STORE • OFF/ON• PB.ZOOM • INDEX
OSD
COUNTERRESETTITLE
STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV
INDEX
SELECT
STORE
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
VAR.SEARCH
VOL +-
PB.ZOOM
MENUSET
ITEM
STOPINDEX
MULTI/P-IN-PRECA.DUB
PLAY/REWFF/
ZOOM
DATE/TIMEPHOTOSHOTSTART/STOP
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1 DATE/TIME button (Page 75)
 OSD button (Page 75)
 COUNTER button (Page 58)Same function as the COUNTER button on the main unit.
 COUNTER RESET button (Page 58)Same function as the COUNTER RESET button on the main unit.
 REC button (Page 86)
Operation buttons
 PLAY button ( q) (Pages 63 and 86)
7  /REW button (t ) (Page 63)
8  PAUSE button ( h ) (Page 63)Like the operation buttons of the camera, MENU operations are performed using SET button.
9  STILL ADV button ( , ) (Page 18)
10 STOP button ( g ) (Page 63)
11  FF/  button ( y) (Page 63)
Buttons for shooting and volume control
12  START/STOP button (Page 25)Same function as the START/STOP button on the main unit.
13 ZOOM/VOL buttons (Page 30)
1 VAR. SEARCH button (Page 74)
1 MENU button (Page 94)Functions the same as the MENU button on the camera.[  ], [  ], [  ], [  ] buttonsFunction the same as the Operation lever on the camera. 
						

							
Preparation
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The battery
Charging
Before using the battery, fully charge it with the AC adapter.Keep a spare battery with you.
1 Align the battery with the  marking on the AC adapter, place it flat, and slide it in the direction shown below.You cannot charge the battery if the DC cord is connected to the DC OUT connector, so disconnect it first.
 Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.The POWER lamp and CHARGE lamp on the AC adapter light, and charging begins.If the CHARGE lamp does not light when attached, detach the battery and then attach it again.
CHARGE
POWER
When the battery is charged, the CHARGE lamp on the AC adapter goes out.
 Slide the battery and remove it.
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Recording time of included battery
CapacityRecharging 
time
Continuous 
recording time
00 mAhApprox. 330 min.Approx. 160 min.
The times given above are approximate for when scenes are shot in the DVCPRO HD mode while not using the LCD monitor.The times apply when the ambient operating temperature is 68°F (20°C) and humidity is 60%.Charging may take longer at other temperatures and humidity levels.
Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins) away from the battery. Shortcircuiting may occur across the terminals, causing the battery to heat up, and you may seriously burn yourself if you touch the battery in this state.The battery becomes hot while it is being used or charged. The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use.The recordable time reduces if you repeatedly start and stop recording.Discharge the battery before storing it. When storing it for an extended time, charge it at least once a year, use up its charge in the 
camerarecorder, and then store it again.If the battery is extremely hot or cold, the CHARGE lamp will blink several times before charging starts.If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even when the battery temperature is normal, there may be something wrong with the battery or AC adapter. Contact your dealer.The battery takes longer to charge when it is warm.The AC adapter can interfere with radio reception so keep radios at least 1 meter away from it.The AC adapter may make some noise when you are using it, but this is normal.You cannot charge the battery when supplying power to the camera-recorder from the AC adapter.Operation of battery pack CGR-D16 (1600 mAh) (sold separately) is not guaranteed.
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Installing and removing the power supply
Installing and removing the battery
Installation
1 Insert the battery until it clicks into place.
Removal
1 Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check that the mode lamp is off.
 While pressing the battery release button, raise up the battery to remove it.Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not fall.
Battery release button
Mode lamp
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Connecting and disconnecting the power cord
Installation
1 Connect the DC cord to the AC adapter.
 Plug the AC power supply cord into the power outlet.
 Slide the DC cord’s battery connector to the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
DC cord’s battery connector
Removal
1 Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check that the mode lamp is off.
 Slide the DC cord’s battery connector to the direction of the arrow while pressing the battery release button.Battery release button
 Disconnect the AC power supply cord from the power outlet.
CAUTION:This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the range of 110 – 240 V AC.Voltages other than 120 V are not intended for U.S.A. and Canada.Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may require the use of a different AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. 
						

							
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Adjusting the hand strap
Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand.
1 Open the cover and adjust the length.
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Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera.
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Detaching and attaching the lens hood
Detaching the lens hoodTurn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it.
Attaching the lens hoodTurn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks to secure it in position.Be sure to attach the lens hood cap to protect the lens when not in use.
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The remote control
Insert the battery
1 Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow A to remove the holder.
 Insert the battery with the “+” marked side facing up.
 Return the holder to its original position.
When the battery (CR2025) has run out, replace it with a new one. (The battery lasts about one year, depending on the frequency of use.)If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is operated near the camera-recorder’s remote control sensor, the battery has run out.Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
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Remote control setup
When using two camera-recorders simultaneously, set this camera-recorder and the remote control to either “operation mode 1” or “operation mode 2” so the remote control does not operate the wrong camera-recorder by mistake.
SettingWireless remote controlPress the MCR operation buttons STOP ( g ) and STILL ADV ( ) at the same time to set the remote control unit for use in “operation mode 1”.Alternatively, press the STOP ( g ) and STILL ADV ( ) buttons at the same time to set the remote control unit for use in “operation mode 2”.When the battery in the remote control unit is replaced, the remote control unit is set for use in “operation mode 1”.
CameraIn the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, REMOTE, set to 1 or 2. (Page 110)
If different settings are used for the camera-recorder and remote control unit, “REMOTE” lights in red on the viewfinder and LCD monitor.
OSD
COUNTERRESETTITLE
STILL ADVPAUSESTILL ADV
INDEX
SELECT
STORE
OFF/ONP.B.DIGITAL
VAR.SEARCH
 VOL +-
PB.ZOOM
MENUSETITEM
STOPINDEX
MULTI/P-IN-PRECA.DUB
PLAY/REWFF/
ZOOM
DATE/TIMEPHOTOSHOTSTART/STOP
Operation 
mode Operation mode 1
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Turn on/off the camera
While pressing the lock release, turn the POWER switch.Turn on the camera:The mode lamp (CAM) lights red (CAM mode) and the camera is now in the shooting standby mode.Turn off the camera:The mode lamp (CAM) goes out.
Power saving modeWhen the camera is left idle in pause mode for about 5 minutes, it will behave as follows depending on what POWER SAVE settings have been made in the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (Page 112).ON: The camera-recorder turns off automatically.OFF:  The camera-recorder does not turn off automatically.See the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER SAVE (Page 112) for details.When the operation mode buttons flash in sequence starting with the top one and the power then goes off, it means that there is no charge left in the battery. Recharge the battery.
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SLOT SEL
MODE
CAMMCRPC
POWERON
OFF
Mode button
Mode lamp
Lock release
Tally lamp
The tally lamp can be made to light up during shooting by selecting “ON” as the REC LAMP setting in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (Page 111)When the camera-recorder is in any of the following states, the tally lamp blinks.When an operation initiated by the remote control unit has been received (8 blinks/sec.)When the remaining battery capacity runs out (4 blinks/sec.)When the available recording space on the P2 card or the battery power is low (1 blink/sec.)When removing the P2 card during access (4 blinks/sec.)When there is no recording space left on the P2 card (4 blinks/sec.)
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Viewfinder
This camera has two viewfinders; one is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD.Use the viewfinder that best suits the application and shooting conditions.The brightness and hue may differ between the images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor.To see how the final images will appear, check them on a TV monitor.Images are always displayed on the viewfinder.
Using the viewfinder
1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that images appear in the viewfinder.Keep the LCD monitor closed.POWERON
OFF
 Adjust the viewfinder’s angle so that the screen is positioned where it is easiest to see.You can move the view finder out to about 90 degrees perpendicular to the camera.
 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever so that you can see the characters on the viewfinder screen clearly.Viewfinder diopter dial
Eye piece
Do not point the eye piece at the sun or other strong light source.Light concentrated by the lens could damage internal components and poses a fire hazard.
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Fitting the eye cupAttach the eye cup by aligning the projections on the eye cup holder and eye cup and fitting them together.Turning the eye cup after attaching it may cause the eye cup holder to come off. If the eyecup holder does come off, see “Cleaning the Viewfinder” (page  119) for details on how to refit it.Eye cup holder
Eye cup
Projection
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