Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HPX255P AG-HPX255EN Operating Instructions

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Menu
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen
ItemSetting Notes
USER FILE Saves	user	files	to	camera-recorder	memory,	loads	them	
into	camera-recorder 	memory 	or 	initializes 	them. 	(Page 	60)
LOAD, SAVE, INITIAL
•	 This	does	not	affect	options	in	the	SCENE	FILE	screen. •	
This	setting	cannot	be	made	
when	REC	SIGNAL 	is	1394.
•	 Not	available	when	compiling	
to	a	clip	in	one-clip	recording	
mode.
REMOTE
Sets	the	operations	of	the	supplied	remote	control	unit.
“Remote	control	setup”	(Page	24	of	Vol.	1)
OFF:...

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OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued)
ItemSetting Notes
TIME ZONE
Adds	to	or	deducts	from	GMT 	the	time	value	of	-12:00	to	
+13:00	in	30-minute	steps.	(As	an	exception,	you	can	set	
+12:45.)	Refer	to	the	table	below.
0:00
Time 
difference Time 
difference
Area
Area
00:0 0Greenwich´ 01:0 0
µ 00:3 0 ´01 :3 0
µ 01:0 0
Azores Islands
Mid-Atlantic´ 02 :0 0
µ 01:3 0 ´02 :3 0Eastern Europe
Moscow Central Europe
µ 02:0 0
Buenos Aires
´ 03 :0 0
µ 02:3 0
Newfoundland Island
´ 03 :3 0
µ 03:0 0
Halifax...

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Menu
DIAGNOSTIC screen
ItemSetting Notes
VERSION Indicates	the	version	of	the	all	firmware	used	in	this	
camera-recorder.
A	subscreen	provides	details	on	which	firmware	versions	
are	used.
(Subscreen)
CAM SOFT:
Camera	microprocessor	software
SYSCON SOFT:
Software	for	system	control	microprocessor
P2CS BL2-1:
Boot	program	1	for	P2	control	microprocessor
P2CS BL2-2:
Boot	program	2	for	P2	control	microprocessor
P2CS KR:
P2	control	microprocessor	kernel
P2CS AP:
P2	control	microprocessor	application...

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OPTION MENU screen
Open	this	menu	by	holding	down	the	DISP/MODE	CHK	button,	and	when	the	shooting	status	appears,	
press	the	MENU	button.
•	Use	this	function	to	check	connection	status	during	nonlinear	editing.
•	 Use	this	function	to	switch	between	image	production	effects.
Item
Setting Notes
1394 STATUS Opens	the	subscreen	that	shows	1394	status.
(Subscreen)
FORMAT:
Format	of	input	or	output	signals
RATE:
Transfer	rate	of	input	or	output	signals
60/50:
Signal	system	of	input	or	output	signals
CH:...

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Reference
Before calling for service
Power supply
There’s	no	power.•	Make	sure	the	battery	and	
AC	adaptor	are	connected	
properly.	Check	the	connections	again. (Page
	21 	of 	Vol. 	1)
Power	goes	off	as	soon	
as	it	is	turned	on. •	
The	battery	may	have	run	out.
•	 If	the	remaining	battery	charge	display	is	blinking	or	
	
appears,	the	battery	has	run	out.	
•	 Either	recharge	the	battery	or	replace	the	discharged	battery	
with	a	fully	charged	one. (Page
	20 	of 	Vol. 	1)
Battery
The	battery	runs	down...

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Before calling for service (continued)
Shooting
Cannot	shoot	even	
though	the	P2	card	is	
inserted	correctly.•	
Make	sure	the	P2	card’s	write-protect	switch	is	not	in	the	
PROTECT
	position.
Recording	is	not	possible	if	it	is	in	this	position. (Page	12)
•	 There	may	be	little	free	memory	left	on	the	P2	card.		
If	so,	save	the	data	onto	another	media,	and	delete	the	data	
you	no	longer	need;	alternatively,	replace	the	card	with	a	
new	one.
•	The	P2	card	may	be	formatted	incorrectly.	
Alternatively,...

157
Reference
Playback
Cannot	play	even	when	
I	press	the	play	button.•	
Is	the	PB/THUMBNAIL
	lamp	on?	If	the	CAMERA 	lamp	
is	on,	press	the	POWER/MODE	switch	so	that	the	PB/
THUMBNAIL 	lamp	turns	on. (Page	74)
•	 Have	you	selected	a	clip	that	cannot	be	played	back	(clip	
number	is	red)?
	
· Clips	with	a	different	SYSTEM	MODE	(1080i,	720P
	etc.)	
cannot	be	played	back.
	
· 24-bit	audio	clips	(BITS	PER	SAMPLE	is	24	in	
AUDIO	of	
CLIP 	PROPERTY)	recorded	with	devices	such	as	an	 AJ-
HPX3100	cannot	be...

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Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit
Checking the current version of the firmware using the unit and performing the update
Check	the	firmware	version	of	the	camera-recorder	from	the	DIAGNOSTIC	screen	of	the	setup	menu.	
Then,	access	the	site	below	to	check	the	most	recent	firmware	information	and	download	any	firmware	you	
require.	
•	The update is completed by loading the downloaded file onto the unit via an SD memory card. 
For details on updating, visit the support desk at the...

159
Reference
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...

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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	
(59	°F	to	77	°F)]
[Recommended	relative	humidity:	40	%	to	60	%]
Video camera-recorder
•	Wrap	the	video	camera-recorder	in	a	soft	cloth	to	
keep	the	dust	off.
Battery
•	 The	battery	life	is	shortened	in	places	with	
extreme	temperatures.
•	 Storing	the	battery	in	a	location	with	oily...