Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HPX300P Operating Instructions

							
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ChapterAdjustmentsandSettingsforRecording
Setting Data Using an SD memory card
By saving up to four files of setup menu settings on an 
SD or SDHC memory card (optional accessory), you can 
create a setup card that will allow you to quickly configure 
camera settings before recording.
Handling SD memory cards
An SD memory card may be inserted or removed, either 
before or after the power is turned on.
To insert an SD memory card
Open the slot cover, insert the SD memory card (optional 
accessory) in the slot with the label side of the card facing 
upwards and close the slot cover.
 NOTE
•   An SD memory card must be inserted with the right side 
facing the slot. If the card cannot be inserted, it may the 
wrong side up or back-to-front. Do not force it into the slot. 
Check the card before reinserting it.
•  Use only SD memory cards that conform to the SD standard 
or the SDHC standard in this camera.
Be sure to read [SD memory card precautions] (page 21) 
regarding SD memory handling.
To remove the SD memory card
Open the slot cover and make sure that the BUSY lamp is 
not on before pushing the SD memory card further into the 
slot and releasing it. This will cause the SD memory card to 
pop out of the slot. Remove the SD memory card and close 
the slot cover.
SD memory cards must not be used or stored 
in an environment where they may be
• Exposed to high temperatures/humidities;
• Exposed to water droplets; or
• Electrically charged.
For storage, the SD memory card must be kept inserted 
into the AG-HPX300P with the lid closed.
Formatting, Writing and Reading 
an SD memory card
Open the CARD FUNCTIONS screen from the setting 
menu to format SD memory cards, write setting data to SD 
memory cards and to read data stored on an SD memory 
card.
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN 
USER FILESD CARD FORMAT
RETURNCHANGE>>>
SCENE FILE
C A R D   F U N C T I O NS
Use of SD memory cards in a non-SD/SDHC format 
formatted on a device other than this camera will display 
a FORMAT ERROR message at the top right of the screen. 
Reformat such SD cards in the camera before use.
See [To format an SD memory card] (page 81).
To format an SD memory card
 NOTE
SD memory cards may be formatted via the thumbnail screen.
For more information, see [Formatting SD memory cards] 
(page 115).
1 SelectSDCARDFORMATiteminCARD
FUNCTIONS,thenpresstheJOGdialbutton.
For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the 
menus] (page 120).
2SelectEXCUTE,thenpresstheJOGdial
button.
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN 
USER FILESD CARD FORMAT
>>>>>>RETURNEXECUTE
SCENE FINE
C A R D   F U N C T I O NS
3Select YESintheconfirmationscreenand
presstheJOGdialbutton.
•  “SD CARD FORMAT OK” appears and the SD 
memory card is formatted. 
						

							

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The card will not be formatted if the following message 
appears when the JOG dial button is pressed:
Error messageRemedy
SD CARD FORMAT NG  
NO CARD
(No SD memory card 
inserted.)
Insert an SD memory card.
SD CARD FORMAT NG 
ERROR
(SD memory card cannot be 
formatted.)
The card may be defective.
Replace the card.
SD CARD FORMAT NG 
WRITE PROTECT
(SD memory card is write-
protected.)
Remove the card and 
cancel the protect.
SD CARD FORMAT NG 
CANNOT ACCESS
(SD memory card not 
accessible).
The SD memory card is 
not accessible. When the 
current access operation 
ends, reformat the card.
How to Use Scene File Data
•  Each position of the SCENE FILE dial stores settings for 
specific shooting situations.
•  When shooting, you can retrieve the necessary file 
instantly using scene file dial.
•  You can also use menu options to change set scene file 
values. A modified scene file can be saved to each scene 
file dial position.
SCENEFILEdial
•  Note that changing scene files during recording will 
not change VFR and frame rate settings. To make such 
changes, set the camera to recording standby status.
 Factory setting
•F1: SCENE
File suitable for normal shooting.
•F:SCENEFLUO.
File suitable for shooting under fluorescent lights, ie. 
indoors.
•F:SCENESPARK
File suitable for SD shooting with a greater range of 
resolution, coloring and contrast.
•F:SCENEB-STR
File for increasing the contrast of dark areas, such as 
when shooting sunsets.
•F:SCENECINE V
File suitable for shooting movie-like scenes where the 
contrast is to be emphasized.
•F:SCENECINED
File suitable for shooting movie-like scenes where the 
dynamic range is to be emphasized.
 NOTE
Changes to scene files do not affect SYSTEM MODE settings. 
Use the SYSTEM SETUP screen to make such changes. 
						

							

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Changing scene file settings
 Example1:   Change the name of the scene 
file.
1Turnthescenefiledial,thenselectthescene
filetobechanged.
2SelectthemenuoptionNAMEEDITinthe
SCENEFILEscreen,thenpresstheJOGdial
button.
For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the 
menus] (page 120).
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN 
SKIN TONE DTLV DETAIL FREQNAME EDIT
NORM1OFFTHINRETURNCHANGE
MATRIX
S C E N E   F I L E   F 3 : S P A R K
3SelectCHANGEandpresstheJOGdialbutton.
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN 
SKIN TONE DTLV DETAIL FREQNAME EDIT
NORM1OFFTHINRETURNCHANGE
MATRIX
S C E N E   F I L E   F 3 : S P A R K
4Whenthescreenshownbelowappears,use
theJOGdialbuttontoentera-characterfile
name.
•  Turning the JOG dial button changes the character 
display in the following order: space ()  
alphabet (A to Z)  numerics (0 to 9)  symbols (; 
: < = > ? @ [  ] ^_-./).
•  If the RESET button is pressed when the filename 
has been set, the characters are cleared.
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN 
S P A R K
SW POSITION F3
N A M E   E D I T
•  After you finish setting the filename, press the 
MENU button. This completes the NAME EDIT 
change. A change that has been confirmed is 
retained after a power down and is not affected by 
dial position.  Items set for the scene file are also 
retained.
 Example2:   Save the F1 scene file to the 
camera.
1SelectthemenuoptionLOAD/SAVE/INTinthe
SCENEFILEscreen,thenpresstheJOGdial
button.
For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the 
menus] (page 120).
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN 
VFRFRAME RATESYNCRO SCANDETAIL LEVELV DETAIL LEVELDETAIL CORING
RETURNLOADSAVEINITIAL0
CHROMA LEVEL0
00
LOAD SAVE INIT
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2SelectSAVEandpresstheJOGdialbutton.
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN 
VFRFRAME RATESYNCRO SCANDETAIL LEVELV DETAIL LEVELDETAIL CORING
RETURNLOADSAVEINITIAL0
CHROMA LEVEL0
00
LOAD SAVE INIT
S C E N E   F I L E
3Select YESandpresstheJOGdialbutton.
•  To return to the menu level above, press the 
MENU button.
YES 
NO 
SAVE ? 
SCENE FILE 
PUSH SET
•  “PROCESSING” appears and the following 
message is shown when all settings have been 
completed.
SAVE 
COMPLETED ! 
•  After changing the scene file settings, to return to the 
settings to the previously saved values, select LOAD in 
step 2 and perform the operation described in step 3.
•  To return the scene file settings to their factory defaults, 
select INITIAL in step 2 and perform the operation 
described in step 3.
•  To save and read user file settings or return them to 
their factory defaults, open the setting menu OTHER 
FUNCTIONS screen and run USER FILE in the same way 
as when handling scene files.
Saving scene  files and other 
settings on SD memory cards
You can save up to four scene file settings or other settings 
as files on an SD memory card, and you can also load 
them from the card.
•   Current scene file settings are automatically saved in the 
camera and written to an SD memory card. When data 
has been read from an SD memory card, the current 
settings are rewritten at the same time as the data saved 
inside the unit.
• The data in all the scene files, F1 to F6, is rewritten.
Be sure to read [Handling SD memory cards] (page 81) 
regarding SD memory handling.
The following procedure shows how to save scene files.
1 Settheunit’sPOWERswitchtoON.
2SelectthemenuoptionSCENEFILEinthe
CARDFUNCTIONSscreen,thenpressthe
JOGdialbutton.
For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the 
menus] (page 120).
3SelectCHANGEandpresstheJOGdialbutton.
•  Select the menu option USER FILE for other 
settings.
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN 
USER FILESD CARD FORMAT
RETURNCHANGE>>>
SCENE FILE
C A R D   F U N C T I O NS
4 Selectthefilenumber(1to)usingtheJOG
dialbutton.
• Press the JOG dial button again to confirm the 
setting.
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN 
READWRITEFILE 1FILE 2FILE 3FILE 4
1>>>>>>NO FILENO FILE
TITLE RELOAD>>>
NO FILENO FILE
SCENE FILE
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5Select WRITEandpresstheJOGdialbutton,
thenselectEXECUTEandpresstheJOGdial
button.
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN 
READWRITEFILE 1FILE 2FILE 3FILE 4
1>>>RETURNEXECUTENO FILE
TITLE RELOAD>>>
NO FILENO FILE
SCENE FILE
S C E N E   F I L E ( S D   C A R D )
6Pressthecursorbutton,turntheJOGdial
buttontomoveto YESandagainpressthe
JOGdialbutton.
• In the following example, TITLE 1 is the filename.
• When writing is completed, WRITE OK appears.
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN 
YESNOTITLE EDITT I T L E 1
PUSH SETWRITE FILE 1
S C E N E   F I L E ( S D   C A R D )
To load a file
Perform steps 1 to 4. Select READ in step 5, select 
EXECUTE and press the JOG dial button. READ OK 
appears when loading completes.
Like scene files, process user files by using the menu 
option USER FILE in the CARD FUNCTION screen.
Reloading Files From an SD Memory Card
Perform steps 1 to 3, move to TITLE RELOAD so that YES 
is displayed in step 5, and press the JOG dial button.
The file is reloaded.
To title a file
1Performsteps1to.
2UsetheJOGdialbuttontoselectcharacters,
thenpresstheJOGdialbuttontomovetothe
nextcharacter.
•  You can input any of the following characters: 
Space, A to Z, 0 to 9, : ; < = > ? @ [  ] ^_-./
•  You can erase all characters using the RESET 
button.
3 Whenallentrieshavebeenmade,movethe
cursortotherightoftheenteredtitle.
4Select YESandpresstheJOGdialbutton.
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN 
YESNOTITLE EDITT I T L E 1
PUSH SETWRITE FILE 1
S C E N E   F I L E ( S D   C A R D )
• “WRITE OK” appears when the title is written.
 NOTE
•   If WRITE NG FORMAT ERROR appears, format the SD 
memory card.
•  If WRITE NG WRITE PROTECT appears, change the lock tab 
position to enable writing.
•  If WRITE NG CANNOT ACCESS appears, quit all other 
operations (such as playback) before proceeding.
•  If WRITE NG ERROR appears, the SD memory card may be 
defective. Replace it. 
						

							

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Chapter 5  Preparation
Power Supply
A battery or an external DC power supply can be used as 
the power supply for the camera-recorder.
Using a Battery
The following is a list of batteries that have been tested and 
verified to work with the camera.
Anton/Bauer batteries
PROPAC14, TRIMPACK14
HYTRON50, HYTRON140
DIONIC90, DIONIC160
IDX batteries
NP-L7, ENDURA7, ENDURA10
Sony batteries
BP-GL65/95
PAG batteries
PAGL95
 NOTE
•   Although other batteries may be used by changing the menu 
setting, it is recommended that you use batteries that have 
been tested and verified to work with camera.
•  Charge the battery with the battery charger before using it. 
(Please refer to the battery charger’s instruction manual for 
information about charging.)
Mounting the Battery and Setting 
the Battery Type
Using an Anton/Bauer Battery
1 MountanAnton/Bauerbattery.
Lightingcontrolswitch
Powersupplyoutputconnectorforlighting
Anton/BauerBattery
 NOTE
The Anton/Bauer battery holder includes both a power 
supply output connector for lighting and a lighting 
control switch, which are convenient when attaching a 
light. Please contact Anton/Bauer for information about 
the lighting system.
2 Insertthebatteryandslideitinthedirectionof
thearrow.
Releaselever
 NOTE
Removing the battery
Completely push down and hold the release lever 
on the battery holder.  Then, slide the battery in the 
opposite direction to the arrow while holding the lever 
down.
3 Setthebatterytype.
•  Select the battery type listed under BATTERY 
SELECT. Select the menu option BATTERY 
SELECT from the setting menu BATTERY SETUP 
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When using a V-mount type battery
Mount the V-mount adapter plate. Insert the plate and slide 
it as shown below.
•  To remove the plate, slide the release lever downwards.
Releaselever
Setting the battery type
•  Select the battery type listed under BATTERY SELECT. 
Select the menu option BATTERY SELECT from the 
setting menu BATTERY SETUP screen.
•  When using a battery not listed under BATTERY SELECT:  
If it is a NiCD battery, select “NiCd14(14V)” and set each 
item according to the battery characteristics. If it is not a 
NiCd battery, select TYPE A or TYPE B and set each item 
according to the battery characteristics. For details, refer 
to [BATTERY SETUP screen] (page 134).
 NOTE
•   For information about the V-mount adapter plate, please 
contact the store where you purchased the camera-recorder. 
•  
With the V-mount adapter plate installed, % (percent) values 
cannot be displayed when using batteries that show the 
remaining battery capacity. 
						

							

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Use of the external DC power 
supply
1ConnecttheexternalDCpowersupplytothe
DCINsocketontheunit.
DCINSocket DCcable
ExternalDC

powersupply
2 Turn “ON”thepowerswitchoftheexternalDC
powersupply. (Ifthepowerswitchisavailable
ontheexternalDCpowersupply)
3Turnthecamera-recorderpowerswitchON.
UseofexternalDCpowersupply
MakesurethattheoutputvoltageoftheexternalDC
powersupplymeetstheratedvoltageofthecamerabefore
makingaconnection.
TheoutputcurrentoftheexternalDCpowersupplyshould
belargeenoughtoprovidetheconnectedcamerawithits
totalamperageneedswithareasonablemargin.
Usethefollowingformulatocalculatethetotalamperage
ofthecamera.
total power consumption ÷ voltage
Whenthepoweristurnedon,arushcurrentoccurs. Ifthe
powersupplyisinsufficientduringthistime,thecamera
maybedamaged.Therefore,werecommendusingan
externalDCpowersupplythatprovidesatleasttwice
thetotalpowerconsumedbythecameraandallthe
devicesconnectedtotheunitthatpoweronwhenthe
camerapowerson(example: lens,wirelessmicrophone
receiver).WealsorecommendusingtheproperDCcable
recommendedforyourexternalDCpowersupply.
• Whenusinganexternalpowersupplyotherthanthe
ACadapter,checktheDCINsocketpininformation
toensurecorrectpolarity. Ifa+1Vpowersupplyis
accidentallyconnectedtotheGNDterminal,thiscould
causeafireorpersonalinjury.
123
4
PinNo.Signal
1GND
,
—
 +1V
 NOTE
•   
When both the battery and the external DC power supply are 
connected, power is supplied from the external DC power 
supply. The battery can be removed or mounted while using 
an external DC power supply.
•  
When using an external DC power supply, make sure you 
turn on the external DC power supply before turning on the 
camera-recorder’s power switch. If this sequence is reversed, 
the camera-recorder may malfunction due to slow rising of 
the external DC power supply voltage.
•  
To connect a battery to the DC IN connector, select BATTERY 
in the menu option EXT DC IN SEL, and select the battery 
type in the menu option BATTERY SELECT in the BATTERY 
SETUP screen. Note that with these settings, the “%” 
indication cannot be displayed, even for batteries capable of 
indicating remaining power. 
						

							

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Mounting and Adjusting the Lens
Mounting the Lens
1Raisethelensclampingleverandremovethe
mountcap.
MountCap LensClampingLever
2
Tomountthelens,aligntheindentationatthe
topcenterofthelensmountwiththecenter
markofthelens.
Mark
3Lowerthelenslevertofirmlytightenthelens.
4Securethecablethroughthecableclamp,and
plugitintotheLENSconnector.
LENSConnector
Cableclamp
5Adjustthelensflangeback.
For details, refer to [Adjusting the Lens Flange 
Back] (page 90).
 NOTE
•   Please refer to the lens instruction manual for 
guidance on lens handling.
•  
When the lens is removed, install the mount cap to 
protect the device. 
						

							
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Adjusting the Lens Flange Back
If images are not clearly focused at both telephoto and 
wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the 
flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the 
image formation surface).
Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be 
re-adjusted as long as the same lens is mounted on the 
camera.
 NOTE
Please also refer to the lens instruction manual for directions 
on adjustment and locations of individual lens parts.
1 Mountthelensonthecamera.
• Make sure you connect the lens cable.
2Setthelensiristomanual,andfullyopenthe
iris.
Approximatelym
3Placetheflangebackadjustmentchartabout
mfromthelensandadjustthelightingon
thecharttoobtainanappropriatevideooutput
level.
•  If the video level is too high, use the filters or the 
shutter.
4 LoosentheF.f(Flangefocus)ringclamping
screw.
 NOTE
F.b (Flange back) may be indicated on some lenses.
5 Setthezoomringtothetelephotoposition,
eithermanuallyorbyelectricdrive.
6Shoottheflangebackadjustmentchartand
turnthedistanceringtoadjustfocus.
7Setthezoomringtothewide-angleposition
andturntheF.f(flangefocus)ringtoadjust
focus.
•  Do not move the distance ring during focusing.
8 RepeatStepstountilthelensisinfocusat
boththetelephotoandwide-anglepositions.
9FirmlytightentheF.fringclampingscrew.