Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HVX200AP Operating Instructions

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Shooting (when using a P2 card)
Cannot shoot even though 
the P2 card is inserted 
correctly.•  The MEDIA switch may be in the TAPE position.
  If so, set it to the P2 position.
P 25
•  Make sure the P2 card’s write-protect switch is not in the PROTECT  position.
  Recording is not possible if it is in this position.  P 26
•  There may be little free memory left on the P2 card. If so, save the  data onto another media, and delete the data you no longer need; 
alternatively, replace the...

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Displays
Something is wrong with 
the time code display.• The time code display may not register a regular count if a tape is 
played in the reverse slow mode. This is normal. —
The remaining tape display 
differs from the actual 
amount of tape remaining.  • The remaining tape is not displayed accurately if you shoot 
continuously for periods of less than 30 seconds. —
• The display may show 2 to 3 minutes less than the actual time  remaining on the tape. —
Playback
Cannot play even when I 
press...

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Other
Cannot remove the tape.•  Make sure the camera is supplied with power.
  Make sure the AC adapter or battery is inserted correctly.
  As long as the power is supplied, you can remove the tape without 
turning ON the POWER switch. P 17
Cannot perform any 
operation other than 
removing the tape. •  Condensation may have formed.
  If this happens, the only operation that you will be able to perform is 
to remove the tape. Wait until the condensation has dried out. P 126
•  When the...

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Operating precautions
Do not allow any water to get into the camera-
recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at 
the beach.
•  Failure to heed this caution will cause the camera-recorder, P2 card or cassette to 
malfunction (and may result in irreparable 
damage).
Keep the camera-recorder away from 
equipment (such as TV sets and video game 
machines) that generate magnetic fields.
•  Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a  TV set may cause distortion in the images and/or 
sound due to...

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Battery characteristics
This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable 
lithiumion battery that uses its internal chemical 
reaction to generate electrical energy. This reaction 
is easily influenced by the ambient temperature 
and humidity, and the battery’s effective operating 
time is reduced as the temperature rises or falls. In 
very low temperatures, the battery may last only 5 
minutes.
Protective circuitry functions if you use the battery 
where it is very hot and you will have to wait...

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Updating the driver in the camera
For the latest information on drivers, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites.
 https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
To update a driver, select PROPERTY on the thumbnail menu and then SYSTEMINFO to check the 
camera-recorder’s version, go to the site given above, and download the driver as necessary.
The updating procedure is completed when the downloaded file has been loaded into the camera-recorder 
via the SD memory card.  For further details on...

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System resetting
Reset the system microcomputer if you can no 
longer operate the camera-recorder even though 
its power is on or a similar kind of a problem has 
occurred.
Use a pointed object to press the RESET button on 
the camera-recorder.
The menu setting entered and memory contents 
will not be cleared even when the system is reset.
Do not press the RESET button when the camera-
recorder is operating normally.
Cleaning
When...

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Video Heads
Dirty video heads cause partial mosaic-pattern 
noise or make the whole display bluish on 
playback.
When the video heads get extremely dirty, the 
recording quality decreases, and, in the worst 
case, it won’t record at all.
Causes of dirty video heads
• Dusty atmosphere
•  High temperature and humidity
•  Scratches on tapes
• Overuse
Using A Cleaning Tape (Page 136, OPTIONAL 
UNITS)
(1) Insert the cleaning tape in the camera recorder and turn on the power switch.
(2) Press the mode...

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Storage Precautions
Before storing the video camera, remove both the 
cassette and battery.
Store all of these items in a place with low humidity 
and relatively constant temperature.
[Recommended temperature range: 15°C to 25°C 
(59 °F to 77 °F )]
[Recommended relative humidity: 40% to 60%]
Video camera
•  Wrap the video camera in a soft cloth to keep the dust off.
Battery
•  The battery life is shortened in places with  extreme temperatures.
•  Storing the battery in a location with oily...

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How to handle data recorded on P2 cards
The P2 card is a semiconductor memory card that is used as the recording medium in the professional 
video production and broadcasting devices that make up the DVCPRO P2 Series.
  
Since data recorded in the DVCPRO P2 
format are in a file format, they have excellent 
compatibility with PCs. The file structure is a 
unique format, which in addition to video and 
audio data in MXF files contains various...