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Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ag-hpx500p, Ag-hpx500e Operating Instructions
Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ag-hpx500p, Ag-hpx500e Operating Instructions
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Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. S0407T1067 -P D Printed in JapanVQT1G18-1 ENGLISH Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder FRANÇAISPour des explications en français, veuillez vous reporter au CD-ROM fourni.Model No. AG-HPX500P Model No. AG-HPX500E
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2Read this first ! CAUTION: In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space. To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide...
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3Read this first ! < For USA and Canada > A rechargeable battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. < For USA-California Only> This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca /gov/hazardouswaste.perchlorate. Attention /Attentie ENGLISH ● Batteries are used for the main power source and memory back-up in the product. At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away. Instead,...
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4Precautions for Use Precautions for Use Caution regarding laser beams The CCD may be damaged if it is subjected to light from a laser beam. When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used, be careful not to allow the laser beam to shine directly on the lens. PLEASE NOTE: ● When preparing to record important images, always shoot some advance test footage, to verify that both pictures and sound are being recorded normally. ● Should video or audio recording fail...
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5Contents Contents Precautions for Use ...........................................................................................4 Camera Unit Features ........................................................................................ 8 Recording and Playback Features ................................................................. 10 Outline of operations ....................................................................................... 12 Flow of shooting, playing and saving...
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6Contents Recording time codes and user bits ..........................................................59 Setting user bits ........................................................................................ 60 Enter ing the User Bits ............................................................................... 60 Setting the Time Code .............................................................................. 62 Externally Locking the Time Code...
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7Contents Chapter 8 Connecting to External Device s Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspection s Chapter 10 Specification s Chapter 7 Menu Operation s Setting of Clip Meta Data .............................................................................. 109 Formatting P2 and SD Memory Cards ......................................................... 11 2 Formatting a P2 Card ............................................................................... 11 2 Formatting SD memory cards...
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8Camera Unit Features Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter1Introduction The AG-HPX500P/E memory card camera recorder is equipped with a 2/3-inch lens mount system that enables use of high-performance interchangeable lenses, and comes with a 50 Hz/59.94 Hz selector function to permit use of a multitude of HD and SD formats. Also equipped with a variable frame rate feature for cinematic expression and effects. All these features make possible recording of high-quality image content. Four P2 card slots...
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9Camera Unit Features Chapter 1 Introduction ■Eight gamma curves, including cine-like gamma The DSP provides Panasonic’s proprietary selectable gamma feature. To expand camera capabilities, the camera offers eight gamma modes including cine-like gamma to give the characteristic warm tone of film recordings and a news gamma curve for newsgathering. ■ Slow, synchro and high speed shutter The shutter speed can be set in a range between 1/12 s to a maximum speed of 1/2000 s. Combined with the variable...
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10Recording and Playback Features Chapter 1 Introduction Recording and Playback Features ■A variety of interfaces The AG-HPX500P/E can record 48 kHz/16-bit uncompressed high-quality digital audio in all formats. The 4- channel audio capability makes both microphone and line input possible on up to four channels. HD-SDI output, time code input and output, GEN lock input and USB 2.0 connector are also provided. Also part of standard equipment is an IEEE1394 interface (6-pin) for transfer of all HD/SD...