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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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51Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 7The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds, and the following message will appear: • The adjusted value is automatically stored in the selected memory (A or B). AWB Ach OK 3.2K • “C TEMP+7” to “C TEMP-7” will appear when COLOR TEMP of the scene file is set to the value other than 0. 8If the subject’s colour temperature is lower than 2300K or higher than 9900K the following message appears: • If the arrow points down (↓) the actual colour temperature is lower than the temperature indicated. If the arrow points up ( ↑ ) the actual temperature is higher than the temperature indicated. AWB Ach OK 2.3K When you have no time to adjust the white balance Position the WHITE BAL switch at [PRST]. • Turning the AUTO W/ B BAL switch to AWB toggles the color temperature between 3200K and 5600K. When the white balance has not been automatically adjusted When the white balance has not been successfully adjusted, the viewfinder displays an error message. Error message Description AWB NG The color temperature is too high or too low. LOW LIGHT There is insufficient light. LEVEL OVER There is too much light. Viewfinder displays related to white balance See [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 67). Adjusting the Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX500P/E the first time. • Your AG-HPX500P/E has not been used for some time. • The ambient temperature has changed substantially. • The gain switchover value has been changed. 1 AUTO W/ B BAL switch Use for automatic control of white balance. 2 OUTPUT selector switch Set to CAM. 1Tilt the AUTO W/ B BAL switch so that it is positioned at [ABB] , then release it. • The switch returns to the central position with the black balance automatically adjusted. 2During adjustment, the viewfinder displays the following message: ABB ACTIVE < Note > During adjustment, the lens iris automatically becomes CLOSE. 12
52Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 3The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds and the following message will appear: ABB END • The adjusted value is automatically stored in the memory. < Note > • Ensure that the lens connector is connected and the lens iris is CLOSE. • During a black balance adjustment, light is automatically cut off. Retaining black balances Each value in memory is retained even if the video camera-recorder is turned off.
53Setting the Electronic Shutter Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed 1Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at OFF towards ON. 2Press the SHUTTER switch towards [SEL] . Repeat this switchover until the desired mode or speed appears in the viewfinder screen. • If all modes and speeds are available, the display changes in the following order: 1/2501/5001/1000 (1/12)S/S1/501/1201/60 (1/12)(1/25)S/S1/1201/250 1/20001/5001/1000 1/60 For 50i and 50P recording For 25P recording (1/12)1/501/1201/250 1/5001/1000 S/S1/60 (1/15)(1/30)1/1001/1201/250S/S 1/5001/10001/2000 1/501/1201/2501/500 1/1000 S/S1/60 60 Hz mode For 60i and 60P recording For 30P recording For 24P recording (excluding 720P/24P and 720P/24PN) For 24P recording (at 720P/24P or 720P/24PN) 1/5001/1000 (1/15)1/501/1201/250S/S1/60 50 Hz mode < Note > • In any electronic shutter mode, a slower shutter speed will reduce camera sensitivity. • In auto iris mode, a faster shutter speed will increase the aperture and lower the depth of field. • When OPERATION TYPE on the setting menu SCENE FILE screen is set to FILM CAM, the shutter speed indication in ( ) does not change. Viewfinder displays relating to the shutter See [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 67). Setting the Electronic Shutter SHUTTER switch
54Setting the Electronic Shutter Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode To place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode, follow the steps below. 1Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at [ON] towards [SEL] , to place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN (S / S) mode. 2In SYNCHRO SCAN mode, the speed can be switched seamlessly between 1/ 60.0 and 1/ 249.8 seconds, using the JOG dial button. (Speed switchover is enabled in 60i mode.) Range of variation in each mode ■59.94 Hz mode • 60P/60i mode: 1/60.0 to 1/249.8 • 30P/30PN mode: 1/30.0 to 1/249.8 • 24P/24PA/24PN mode: 1/24.0 to 1/249.8 • FILM CAM mode*: 10.0d to 360.0d ■50 Hz mode • 50P/50i mode: 1/50.0 to 1/248.9 • 25P/25PN mode: 1/25.0 to 1/248.9 • FILM CAM mode*: 10.0d to 360.0d * Setting FILM CAM in the OPERATION TYPE item in the setting menu SCENE FILE screen enables setting and display in opening. SHUTTER switch
55Assigning functions to USER buttons Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording The USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 buttons can be assigned user-selected functions. Use the menu options USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 to assign functions to respective button. Select these items from the setting menu SW MODE screen. HIGH GAIN W.BAL.PRESET USER MAIN SPOTLIGHT USER1 USER2 MID GAIN SLOT SEL6dB 12dB 3.2K GAIN:18dB PUSH MENU TO RETURN SW MODE Selectable Functions • REC CHECK: Assigns recording check. • SPOTLIGHT: Assigns auto iris control on /off for spotlight. • BACKLIGHT: Assigns auto iris control for backlight compensation. • BLACKFADE: Assigns blackfade. • WHITEFADE: Assigns whitefade. • GAIN 18dB: Assigns a gain increase of 18 dB. • TEXT MEMO: Assigns text memo recording. • SLOT SEL: Assigns P2 card slot selection. • SHOT MARK: Assigns shot marker function. • LVL METER: Assigns channel level indicator function. • MARKER: Assigns the center marker indicator function. • LCD REV: Assigns the function that flips the LCD image vertically and horizontally. < Note > The default settings are listed below. USER MAIN : SHOT MARK USER1: BACK LIGHT USER2 : LVL METER Assigning functions to USER buttons
56Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Your AG-HPX500P/E is factory-set to perform no recording on Audio Channels 3 and 4 in the DVCPRO and DV formats. To enable four-channel recording, the menu option 25M REC CH SEL on the AUDIO SETUP screen must be set to 4CH. For details on switch settings and the input system, see [AUDIO IN switch] (page 16). < Note > • The audio signals recorded on the four channels are output as is (SDI) . • With a front microphone (such as AG-MC200G) connected, setting CH1 of the AUDIO IN switch to FRONT2, setting CH2-CH4 to FRONT and setting the MONITOR SELECT CH1/ 2 / CH3 /4 selector switch to CH3 or CH4 will result in no sound output to CH3. Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in the setting menu to make detailed audio settings. FRONT VR CH2MIC LOWCUT CH1MIC LOWCUT CH2MIC LOWCUT CH3MIC LOWCUT CH4LIMITER CH1LIMITER CH2 OFF OFF OFFFRONT VR CH1OFF OFFOFF OFFOFF PUSH MENU TO RETURN AUDIO SETUP Adjusting Recording Levels To adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2, follow the steps below. 1Position the MONITOR SELECT CH1/ 2 / CH3 /4-selector switch at CH1/ 2 so that the audio level meter on the display window will provide CH1 and CH2 indications. Ensure that the channel indications displayed in the window are 1 and 2. 2Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/ CH2 switch at [MAN] . This AG-HPX500P/E supports independent four- channel audio recording in any format (HD or SD). When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at [AUTO], the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are automatically adjusted. To manually adjust the recording levels, position the switch at [MAN]. Note that the recording levels for Audio Channels 3 and 4 are selected through a menu option. Selecting Audio Input Signals The input signals to be recorded on Audio Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are selected with the AUDIO IN switch. For more information, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page 16). 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH1/ CH2 controls 2 AUDIO SELECT CH1/ CH2 switch 3 MONITOR SELECT CH1/ 3 / ST / CH2 /4 selector switch 4 AUDIO IN switch Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels 4 1 3 2
57Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 3While checking the audio channel level meter in the display window or the audio level meter in the viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/ CH2 control. • Note that if the level exceeds the top bar (0 dB), the word OVER illuminates to show that the input level is excessive. The adjustment made in such a way that the maximum level will not reach the 0 dB bar. CH1CH2 When operating the AG-HPX500P/E without a sound recordist, it is recommended that the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be used to adjust the audio level. In advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder screen and use the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the appropriate audio channel so that no excessive audio signals will be admitted. Selecting Function for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Use the menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 to determine whether or not to enable control of selected input signals using the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control. Selecting the ON setting enables FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control operation. Select these items from the setting menu AUDIO SETUP screen. FRONT VR CH2MIC LOWCUT CH1MIC LOWCUT CH2MIC LOWCUT CH3MIC LOWCUT CH4LIMITER CH1LIMITER CH2 OFF OFF OFFFRONT VR CH1OFF OFFOFF OFFOFF PUSH MENU TO RETURN AUDIO SETUP CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels Set the menu options AUTO LEVEL CH3 and AUTO LEVEL CH4 in the AUDIO SETUP screen of the setting menu to OFF to adjust the recording level with the AUDIO LEVEL CH3 and CH4 controls.
58Setting Time Data Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Setting Time Data This camera records time data such as the time code, user bits, date and time (real time) data in the subcode area, VIDEO AUX area and in clip meta data files. Time data overview Time code Use the TCG switch to select Rec Run or Free Run mode. • Free Run: The time code advances constantly whether the camera is on or not just like time itself. Recording using a slave-locked time code input to the TC IN or 1394 connectors is also possible. • Rec Run: The time code advances only during recording. This will enable continuation of time codes in previously recorded clips and when the power is turned off or new P2 cards are inserted to continue recording. < Note > The following events will disrupt time code continuity. • When clips are deleted • When a 24P or 24PA frame rate is selected • When 24PN, 30PN or 25PN is selected • When a recording is interrupted by a REC WARNING or other abnormality User bits • There are two types of user bits. The user bits (UB) that are recorded in the subcode area and the user bits (VITC UB) that are recorded in the VIDEO AUX area. • The subcode user bits enable the recording of user settings, time, date, time code and similar values, the frame rate data for camera capture, external input values (via TC IN or 1394 connector input). • VITC user bits record the frame rate data of camera capture. • The clip meta data user bit records the user bit values in the subcode area at start of recording. ■ Date (real time) • The built-in clock calculates the year, month, day and time from the internal clock to display on video in the LCD, viewfinder and VIDEO OUT and other video output. • The internal clock is not only used to calculate the free run time code when the power is off and to set the user bit year, date and time, but also to set file creation dates when clips are recorded that determine the order of thumbnails and playback order. • It is also used to generate clip meta data and UMID in the VIDEO AUX area. For details, see [Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock] (page 28).
59Setting Time Data Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Recording time codes and user bits These values are recorded as listed below depending on system frequency and recording format. MODE. SYSTEM FREQ REC MODE / MCR MODE FRAME RATE (FILM CAM) Subcode area time code VIDEO AUX area time code (VITC)Recorded time code frames Output time code frames Displayed time code frames Subcode area user bitsVIDEO AUX area user bits (VITC UB) 59.94 Hz CAMERA mode 1080i / 60i 1080i / 30P Not related Depends on time code mode* 1 Depends on time code mode* 130 30 30 / 24 switchable *7Depends on user bits mode* 4 Locked to frame rate data 1080i / 24P 1080i24PA Not related Locked to non-drop frame rate* 2 Locked to non-drop frame rate* 230 30 30 / 24 switchable *7 720P/ 60P 720P/ 30P 720P/ 24P 12P to 60P (except at 24P) Depends on time code mode*1 Depends on time code mode* 130 30 30 / 24 switchable *7Depends on user bits mode* 4 Locked to frame rate data 24P Locked to non-drop frame rate* 2 Locked to non-drop frame rate* 230 30 30 / 24 switchable *7 720P/ 30PN 12P to 60P Depends on time code mode*1*6 Depends on time code mode* 1*630 30Locked at 30Depends on user bits mode* 4 Locked to frame rate data 720P/ 24PN 12P to 60P Locked to non- drop frame rate* 2*6 Locked to non-drop frame rate* 2*624 30Locked at 24 480i / 60i 480i / 30P Not related Depends on time code mode* 1 Depends on time code mode* 130 30 30 / 24 switchable *7Depends on user bits mode* 4 Locked to frame rate data 480i / 24P 480i / 24PA Not related Locked to non-drop frame rate* 2 Locked to non-drop frame rate* 230 30 30 / 24 switchable *7 59.94 Hz MCR mode (recording of 1394 input) 1080i / 60i 720P/ 60P 480i / 60i Not related Depends on time code mode* 3 Records VIDEO AUX area time code input via 1394 regardless of setting 30 30 30 / 24 switchable *7 Depends on user bits mode* 5 Records VIDEO AUX area user bits input via 1394 regardless of setting 720P/ 30PN Not related Not recorded (Playback 30: frame) Not recorded (Playback 30: frame) —— (Playback: 30)— (Playback: locked at 30) Not recorded Not recorded (playback: frame rate data is converted and generated in synch with video pull-down) 720P/ 24PN Not related Not recorded (playback 30: frame) Not recorded (playback 30: frame) —— (Playback: 30)— (Playback*8: 30 / 24 switchable) 50 Hz CAMERA mode 1080i / 50i 1080i / 25P Not related *1 *1 2525Locked at 25Depends on user bits mode* 4 Locked to frame rate data 720P/ 50P 720P/ 25P 12P to 50P 720P/ 25PN 12P to 50P *1*6 *1*6 576i / 50i 576i / 25P Not related *1 *1 50 Hz MCR mode (recording of 1394 input)1080i / 50i 720P/ 50P 576i / 50i Not related *3Records VIDEO AUX area time code input via 1394 regardless of setting 25 25Locked at 25Depends on user bits mode* 5 Records VIDEO AUX area user bits input via 1394 regardless of setting 720P25PN Not related Not recorded Not recorded —— (Playback: 25)— (Playback: 25)Not recorded Not recorded (playback: frame rate data is converted and generated in synch with video pull-down) *1 In Free Run mode, slaved to time code input to the TC IN connector. *2 In Free Run mode, slaved to non-drop frame time code input to the TC IN connector.*3 Setting F-RUN TC SAVE to 1394 in Free Run mode slaves it to the input from the 1394 connector, not to the TC IN connector input. *4 Setting TC IN UB REGEN to ON in the setting menu slaves it to user bits input to the TC IN connector. *5 Setting 1394 UB REGEN to ON in the setting menu slaves it to user bits input to the 1394 connector. *6 Should the set capture frame rate differ from the recording frame rate, it is locked to Rec Run (not slaved) *7 Only in FILM CAM mode. In VIDEO CAM mode, it is locked at 30 frames. *8 Only in FILM CAM mode. In VIDEO CAM mode, it is locked at 24 frames.
60Setting Time Data Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Setting user bits Use the setting menu UB MODE on the RECORDING SETUP screen to select the user bits to record in the subcode area. • USERRecords internal user values. To set user values, set the TCG switch to SET to open the setting menu TC PRESET screen. Set values are retained after the power is turned off. See also [Entering the User Bits] (page 60). • TIME Records the time calculated by the internal clock. • DATE Records the year, month and day time digits from the internal clock. • TCG Records the time code value. • FRM. RATE Records the frame rate information of camera capture. A natively recorded clip is output at the same frame rate as the user bit in the VIDEO AUX area regardless of recorded values. Use this setting when a PC or other editing device is to use the user bit frame rate. For details, see [Frame Rate Information Recorded in User Bits] (page 61). • To slave lock to user bit input to the TC IN connector, set the setting menu TC IN UB REGEN on the RECORDING SETUP screen to ON. • To slave lock to user bit input to the 1394 connector during recording of input from the 1394 connector in MCR MODE, set the setting menu 1394 UB REGEN to ON. • In slave mode, the UB indicator is highlighted. In this status, the UB MODE setting is disabled. • A slave relationship, once started, continues even after input from the TC IN or 1394 connector ends. However, the following events release a user bit slave status. • When the setting menu TC IN UB REGEN or 1394 UB REGEN is set to OFF. • UB PRESET is performed • CAMERA/ MCR mode switching • The power is turned off The internal user value retains the slave values even after slave release. Entering the User Bits The user bits allow information, including memos that use up to eight-digit hexadecimal numbers (date and time), to be recorded in the Subcode area. 1 HOLD button 2 COUNTER button 3 TCG switch 4 CURSOR and SET buttons 1Set the COUNTER button to UB. 2Position the TCG switch at [SET] . • When the left digit starts blinking you can change the value. 2 3 4 1