Panasonic Memory Card Portable Recorder AG-HPG10P Operating Instructions

							 AG-HPG10P
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Operating Instructions
Memory Card Portable Recorder
Model No.
F0707K0 -M
Printed in Japan
VQT1H84ENGLISH
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for 
future use.
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IMPORTANT“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the 
right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”
indicates safety information.
   
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO 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 shock to 
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to 
the presence of important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:•  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR 
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• 
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR 
SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT 
AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS. USE AND 
STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH 
ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF 
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND 
DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS 
ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK 
HAZARD AND ANNOYING  INTERFERENCE, 
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 
ONLY.
CAUTION:THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET 
OUTLET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR 
THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY 
ACCESSIBLE.
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS 
EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, 
DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD PLUG 
FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.
CAUTION:Danger of explosion or fire if battery is 
mistreated.
For Battery Pack
•  Replace only with same or specified type.
•  Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.
• 
Do not store in temperatures over 60°C 
(140°F).
•  Use specified charger.
Memory Card Portable Recorder
The rating plate is on the underside of the unit.
AC Adapter
The rating plate is on the underside of the AC 
Adapter.
Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC 
mains socket when not in use.
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.
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FCC NOTICE (USA)
Declaration of ConformityModel Number:    AG-HPG10
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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any 
unauthorized modifications.
CAUTION:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee 
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference”
available from FCC local regional offices helpful.
FCC Warning:To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface 
cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or 
modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numéique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
indicates safety information.
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
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. 
						

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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 with this camera-recorder.
  See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English).) To download the 
relevant source code, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
  Please note that we cannot answer any questions you may have about the content, etc. of any source 
code you may obtain from the above Web site.
2.  This product includes software licensed under the MIT License. A description of the MIT is stored on 
the installation CD included with this portable recorder. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description 
is the original (written in English).)
•  SD logo is a trademark.
All other explanations, company names, and product names are the registered trademarks of the 
respective companies. 
Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery Pack 
(Rechargeable Battery)
Thank you for using a Panasonic product.
It has been our policy to recommend that the genuine Panasonic battery pack be used for any 
Panasonic product that uses a battery pack, including digital cameras. It has, however, been found that 
imitation battery packs that look very similar to the genuine Panasonic battery pack are marketed in 
some markets.
Some of these imitation battery packs are not equipped with any protective devices that meet given 
quality standards for permitting use at high power outputs and for long hours.
If any of these battery packs of inferior quality is used, it could lead to an accident or failure 
involving firing or explosion.
To ensure that our products are used in utmost safety, we once again remind you that we recommend 
the use of a genuine Panasonic battery pack for any Panasonic product that is to use a battery pack. 
The genuine Panasonic battery packs are sold under our stringent quality control.
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of an 
imitation battery pack.
We appreciate your kind understanding and cooperation in this regard. 
						

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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 manufacturer’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 the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two 
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding 
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit 
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10)  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11)  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12)  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or 
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ 
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13)  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14)  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the 
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is 
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 
						

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Contents
Read this first! ................................................ 2
Introduction
Recommendation for Use of Genuine 
Panasonic Battery Pack 
(Rechargeable Battery) .......................... 4
Software information for this product .......... 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 5
How to use the unit ........................................ 8
About this manual ........................................ 10
Before use ..................................................... 11
Accessories .................................................. 11
Name of the parts
Name of the parts ......................................... 12Operation area ................................................ 12
Mechanism area and input/output connector 
area ............................................................. 13
Preparations
Charging the battery .................................... 14Charging .......................................................... 14Installing and removing the power supply .15Installing and removing the battery ................. 15
Connecting and disconnecting
the power cable ........................................... 15
Basic operations .......................................... 16Turning the power on and off ........................... 16
Using the LCD monitor .................................... 16
Menu operations .............................................. 17
Operation modes ............................................. 18
LCD monitor settings ....................................... 20
Setting the calendar ........................................ 21
P2 cards ........................................................ 22Inserting P2 cards ........................................... 22
P2 card access LED and P2 card status ......... 22
Formatting P2 cards ........................................ 23
P2 card protection ........................................... 23
Ejecting P2 cards ............................................ 24
P2 card recording durations ............................ 25
Other .............................................................. 25
Using the USER buttons ................................. 25
Charging the internal battery ........................... 25
Using SD memory cards .............................. 26Inserting/ejecting SD memory cards ............... 26
Formatting SD memory cards ......................... 26
Precautions for using SD memory cards ......... 26
Saving USER files on SD memory cards ... 27
Playback
Thumbnail display ........................................ 28Playback formats ............................................. 28
Switching playback formats ............................. 28
Names and functions thumbnail display screen 
parts ............................................................ 28
Changing the displays on the thumbnail display 
screen .......................................................... 31
Setting the items to be displayed .................... 32
Clip management.......................................... 33Selecting clips ................................................. 33
Deleting clips ................................................... 33
Repairing and connecting clips ....................... 34
Copying clips ................................................... 35
Displaying the clip information ......................... 36
Editing the clip information .............................. 38
Inserting shot marks into clips ......................... 39
Displaying the P2 card status .......................... 39
Displaying the SD memory card information ... 41
Clip playback ................................................ 42Playing back clips ............................................ 42
Variable-speed searches ................................. 43
Clip forward/reverse ........................................ 43
Rapid forward/rapid reverse playback ............. 43
Frame feed playback ....................................... 43
Repeat playback .............................................. 43
Playback from text memo position .................. 44
Deleting text memos ........................................ 45
Dividing and copying clips using text memos .. 45
Replacing thumbnail images ........................... 45
Outputting images to an external monitor for 
playback ................................................ 46
Setting the outputs .......................................... 46
Recording
Recording data on P2 cards ........................ 481394 input recording ........................................ 48
2-slot continuous recording  ............................ 49
Time code displays .......................................... 49
Waveform monitor displays ............................. 49 
						

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Saving data
Copying data from P2 cards to the hard 
drive ....................................................... 50
Copying data from P2 cards to the hard 
drive (USB HOST mode) ....................... 51
Switching to the USB HOST mode .................. 51
Usable hard drives .......................................... 51
Types of hard drives and usable functions ...... 52
Formatting the hard drive ................................ 53
Exporting data to a hard drive in 1-card 
increments ................................................... 54
Hard drive data display .................................... 55
Thumbnail displays of clips on the hard drive . 56
Importing data from a hard drive to P2 cards .. 57
Copying data from P2 cards to the hard 
drive (1394 HOST mode) ...................... 58
Switching to the 1394 HOST mode ................. 58
Formatting the hard drive ................................ 58
Copying data from P2 cards to the hard drive . 59
Hard drive status displays ............................... 59
Editing
Editing by means of external devices ........ 60Editing the P2 card data (USB DEVICE 
mode/1394 DEVICE mode) ......................... 60
Editing in the USB device mode. ..................... 60
Editing in the 1394 device mode. .................... 61
Displays
Screen displays ............................................ 62Normal displays ............................................... 62
Warning displays ............................................. 64
Error displays .................................................. 66
Selecting what is to be displayed
on the screen ............................................... 67
List of recording/playback and output 
formats ................................................... 68
Menu
Basic operations on the setting menus ..... 70Initializing the setting menu ............................. 70Setting menu configuration ......................... 71
List of setting menus ................................... 72
RECORDING SETUP screen  ......................... 72
SW MODE screen ........................................... 74
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen .................... 75
AV OUT SETUP screen ................................... 75
DISPLAY SETUP screen ................................. 76
CARD FUNCTIONS screen ............................ 77
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen .......................... 78
OPTION MENU screen ................................... 80
For your reference
Troubleshooting (Q&A) ................................ 81
Operating precautions  ................................ 84
Updating the drivers installed in the unit ... 86
Maintenance .................................................. 86
Condensation ................................................ 86
Storage precautions ..................................... 87
Handling the data recorded on P2 cards ... 88
Concerning the use of memory cards ........ 89
Specifications ............................................... 90 
						

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How to use the unit
Housed in a compact cabinet which can be battery-powered, this Portable Memory Card Recorder comes 
with two P2 card slots, a 3.5-inch LCD monitor, USB 2.0, IEEE1394, component signal, composite signal 
and many other input/output signal connectors, and it can be easily operated to play back the data 
content which has been shot by a P2 camera recorder. It is also capable of backup recording and file 
management, and it supports P2 field recording.
Playing back data content
1Playing back the data on the unit’s LCD 
monitor (page 42)
Data content (both pictures and sound) which has been shot on P2 cards using a P2 camera recorder can 
be played back on the spot.
2Outputting the data to the external monitor 
for playback (page 46)
The data content (both pictures and sound) which has been shot on P2 cards can be output to the external 
monitor, and played back.
Recording data on P2 cards
3Simultaneous recording of data onto P2 
cards (page 48)
When connected to a P2 camera recorder, the unit enables the data content being shot to be monitored on 
the unit’s display and the same data to be simultaneously recorded onto a P2 card.
The unit’s recording start and stop operations can be performed from the camera recorder. P2 camera recorder
AG-H
PG10
AG-HPG1
0
P2 cardAG-HPG10 (this unit)
HD/SD-SDI output
Video output/
component output
AG-HPG1
01394 cable P2 camera recorderP2 cardExternal monitor AG-HPG10 (this unit)
AG-HPG10 (this unit)
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IntroductionSaving data in external devices
4Saving data onto an external hard drive 
(page 50)
The data content of P2 cards can be saved onto an external hard drive.
Also, the data saved on an external hard drive can be reloaded onto a P2 card.
(Only in the USB HOST mode)
Editing
5Editing by connecting the unit to a PC 
(page 62)
The unit can be connected to a PC, and the PC can then be used to edit the data content on P2 cards.
AG-HPG1
0
1394 cable/USB 
2.0 cable
AG-HPG10
1394 cable/USB 
2.0 cable AG-HPG10 (this unit)
P2 cardHard drive
AG-HPG10 (this unit)
P2 cardPC 
						

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Note concerning illustrations in these instructions
•  Illustrations (portable recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the 
actual portable recorder.
References
•  References are shown as (Page 10).
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