Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder Ag-hpx500p, Ag-hpx500e Operating Instructions

11Recording and Playback Features
Chapter 1 Introduction
■Clip thumbnail preview
The camera records each cut as a clip (file) and automatically attaches a thumbnail image and file information 
to it. To preview a clip on the LCD monitor or to check clip data, simply choose the clip you want from the list of 
thumbnails. These thumbnails and the file data can be viewed on a PC (P2 Viewer 
*) or processed in a nonlinear 
editing program. 
*  “P2 Viewer” is a Windows
® PC viewing software that can be...

12Outline of operations
Chapter 1 Introduction
Outline of operations
This unit is compatible with P2 (Professional Plug-in) cards. Excelling at high transfer speeds, the P2 card enables 
high vision recording and smooth editing and dubbing. 
Flow of shooting, playing and saving
The setting values such as the user file 
are saved to and read from the 
SD memory card.
P2 card
You can use the f ollowing  features:
• HD (High Definition) reco rding
• Multi  format recor din
g
•  Va riable frame rate
s
  Slo...

13Outline of operations
Chapter 1 Introduction
Saving and editing on external devices
Computer/
Memory card recorder
External hard diskComputer
P2 card
Component 
video cable
BNC cable
(composite/SDI) USB2.0 (Windo
ws
®)
IEEE1394 (SBP-2*) (Macintosh®)
IEEE1394 (SBP-2
*)
IEEE1394
(Windo ws
®/Macintosh®)
*Serial Bus Protocol-2
The data (file) is transferred for nonlinear 
editing on your computer or other unit
.
The unit directly controls the external hard 
disk drive, and transfers the data (file) to...

14System Configuration
Chapter 1 IntroductionSystem Configuration
Remote control cable
AJ-C10050G
LCD monitor BT-LH80W
USB2.0 compatible devices AJ-RC10
G
Remote control unit
Lens(Bayonet type)
Fujinon, Canon Anton/Bauer Gold Mount type
Battery
 
mount Battery Charger
(supplied)PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14
HYTRON50/100/140
DIONIC90/160
V mount type
Battery
 
plate Batter
y
NP-1 type NP-L7 (battery)Charger
ENDURA E-7/7S
ENDURA E-10/10
S
SD Memory cards*
P2 Cards*
External power supply
AG-MC200GAJ-MC700P...

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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions
Chapter2
Parts and their 
Functions
Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section
1  POWER switch
Used to turn on /off the power.
2  Battery mount
A battery pack from Anton / Bauer is mounted 
here.
For details, refer to [Mounting the Battery and 
Setting the Battery Type] (page 84).
3  DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)
This unit is connected to an external AC adapter.
For details, refer to [Use of the external DC power 
supply] (page 86).
4  BREAKER...

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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

1  MIC IN (microphone input) jacks
  FRONT1/ FRONT2 (XLR, 3-pin)
•  Connect microphones (optional accessories) to 
these jacks. Power for the microphone comes 
from this jack.
•  A phantom-powered microphone may be  connected. To use a phantom-powered 
microphone, set the menu option F.MIC 
POWER1/F.MIC POWER2 to ON in the  screen.
For details, refer to [Preparing for Audio Input] 
(page 98).
2  AUDIO LEVEL CH1/ CH2 (audio channel 1  & 2 recording level...

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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

7  LINE / MIC /+ 48V (line input /mic input /mic input + 48V) selector switch
Used to select the audio signal input from the 
REAR1/REAR2 connectors.
LINE:  Audio signal line-input from the audio 
device is input.
MIC:  Audio signal from a self-powered (active)  microphone is input. (The main unit 
does not supply power to the remote 
microphone).
+ 48V:  Audio signal from a passive microphone  is input. (The unit supplies power to the 
remote microphone).
< Note...

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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

1  MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/ 2 / CH3 /4 selector switch
Use this switch to select the audio channel whose signals are output to the speakers, earphones or AUDIO 
OUT connector.
CH1/ 2 : Signals on Audio Channels 1 and 2 are output.
CH3 /4: Signals on Audio Channels 3 and 4 are output.
The channel indications on the display window and on the audio level meter in the viewfinder are 
synchronised with this selector switch.
2  MONITOR SELECT (audio selection)...

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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

Shooting and Recording (camera unit)
1  ND FILTER (filter switching) control
This control adjusts the amount of light entering 
the CCD. Use this control in strong outdoor 
lighting.
Control 
position Setting
Description
1OFFDo not use the ND filter.
2 1/4Reduces the amount of light 
entering the CCD to 1/4.
3
1/16Reduces the amount of light 
entering the CCD to 1/16.
4
1/ 64Reduces the amount of light 
entering the CCD to 1/ 64.
2  USER MAIN, USER 1 and USER 2...

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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

6  OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch
This switch selects the video signals sent from 
the camera unit to the memory card recorder unit, 
viewfinder and video monitor.
CAM.
AUTO
KNEE ON Video being recorded through the camera 
is output with the AUTO KNEE circuit 
activated. The compression level (KNEE 
point) of the video signal is automatically 
changed according to the received signal.
CAM.
AUTO
KNEE OFF Video being recorded through the camera 
is output with the...