Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HVX200AP Operating Instructions

 AG-HVX200AP
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Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for 
future use.
F0208T0 -P
Printed in Japan
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VQT1Q85
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indicates safety information.
   
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN    CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE  PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, 
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to 
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s 
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 
to constitute a risk of electric...

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FCC NOTICE (USA)
Declaration of ConformityModel Number:    AG-HVX200AP
Trade Name:   PANASONIC
Responsible Party:    Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 
07094
Support contact:   Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 
received, including...

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Software information for this product1.  Customer advisory: This product includes software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL); customers have the right to download, modify, 
and redistribute source code for this software.
  Descriptions of the GPL and LGPL are stored on the installation CD included w\
ith this camera-recorder.
  See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English).) To download the  relevant...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1)  Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3)  Heed all warnings.
4)  Follow all instructions.
5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the ma\
nufacturer’s instructions.
8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, \
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)  Do not defeat the safety purpose of...

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Contents
Read this first! ................................................ 2
Before use
Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery Pack 
(Rechargeable Battery)  ........................... 4
Software information for this product .......... 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 5
Outline of operations ..................................... 8
Precaution for use ........................................ 10
Accessories .................................................. 11
About this manual...

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Saving scene files and other settings on SD memory cards ............................ 57
Clip metadata ................................................ 58
Using the Counter ........................................ 59
Counter display (P2 card / Tape) ..................... 59
Memory stop mode (Tape) .............................. 59
 1394TC preset mode ...................................... 59
Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time data ... 60Recharging the built-in battery...

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DV cassette tape
•  DV recording (480i)
•  Dubbing mode recording from a P2 card is possible.
Outline of operations
This unit is compatible with P2 (Professional Plug-in) cards or DV cassette tapes.
The P2 card has a large capacity with a high transfer rate, and allows you sophisticated movie-making on
this handy camera, including HD (High Definition) recording and smooth editing/dubbing.
The setting values such as the user 
file are saved to and read from the 
SD memory card.
1P2 mode shooting and...

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Before use
Computer/
Memory card recorder
The contents can be transferred as a data 
stream (digital dubbing).
USB2.0 (Windows)
IEEE1394 (Macintosh)
IEEE1394 (SBP-2 ∗
)
∗Serial Bus Protocol-2
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The data (file) is transferred for nonlinear 
editing on your computer or other unit.
51394 host mode (Page 85)
The unit directly controls the external hard 
disk drive, and transfers the data (file) to it. Computer
External hard disk
P2 card
DV cassette tape AV cable
Component 
video cable
Video equipment/...

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Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.
•  When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting.
Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone.
•  These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the recorded contents. Before making a  recording, set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 24)
Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings.
•  Please...