Panasonic Memory Card Portable Recorder AG-HPG10P Operating Instructions

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Introduction
Before use
Be absolutely sure to check the calendar and time zone, and set them if necessary.
•  The calendar and time zone affect the management and playback sequence of the data content which 
has been recorded. Before recording, set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 21)
No compensation can be made for video recordings.
•

The manufacturer will not provide any compensation in the event that images fail to be recorded due to 
trouble while the unit and P2 card are being used.
Concerning copyrights
•  You may use the images and sound which you have recorded for your own personal enjoyment only; 
under copyright laws, you may not use them for any other purpose without the permission of the 
copyright holders.
Precautions when connecting the unit using a DV(IEEE1394) cable
• Windows:
  Before connecting the cable, turn off the unit’s power, and check the shape and insertion direction of the 
cable connector.
• Apple Macintosh∗
  Before connecting the cable, turn on the power of the Apple computer, and then check the shape and 
insertion direction of the cable connector. (Page 50)
Media which can be used with this unit
You may use the following media. For further details, refer to the pages on the media concerned.
•  P2 cards (page 22)
•  SD memory cards (page 26)
Refer to page 86 for other operating precautions.
Accessories
Battery∗
AC adapter
Component video 
cablePin-BNC conversion 
plugs     (x3)
∗  For the model number of the battery, refer to the [OPTIONAL PERIPHERALS] item (page 91).
Operating 
InstructionsDC cord AC power supply 
cord
P2 card driver 
software (CD-ROM) 
						

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Name of the parts
1    REC button (page 48)
2    POWER button (page 16)
3    PLAY button (page 17)
4    STILL button (page 17)
5    REW button (page 17)
6  THUMBNAIL/MODE button
  (Page 17)
7    STOP button (page 17)8    MENU/MODE CHK button
  (Page 17)
9  COUNTER button (page 49)
10  RESET/TC SET button (page 20)
11    FF button (page 17)
12  USER button (page 25)
13  PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR button
 (Page 43)
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Operation area 
						

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Name of the 
parts
1    LCD monitor (page 16)
2    Power plug (page 16) 
3    SD card access LEDs (page 26)
4    P2 card access LEDs (page 22)
5    Card slot cover
6    SD card slots (page 26)
7    P2 card slots (page 22)
8    LCD monitor open button
 (page 16)
9    Speaker (page 64)
10  Connector area cover
11  Battery eject button (page 15)12  Battery (page 14)
13  AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 connectors
 (page 46) 
14  VIDEO OUT connector (page 46)
15  HD/SD-SDI OUT connector (page 46)
16  IEEE1394 input/output connector (page 48)
17  Component output connector (D4 
connector) (page 46)
18  USB 2.0 connector (Type A) (page 50)
19  USB 2.0 connector (Type B) (page 60)
20  Headphone jack (page 64)
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THUMBNAIL
/MODE
MENU/MODE CHKREC
PAGE / AUDIO MON / VAR
POWERCOUNTERRESET/
TC SET
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OPENHOST
DEVICE
OUTPUTCH 1 CH 2AUDIOVIDEO
1394 HD/SD-SDI
COMPONENT OUT1
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Mechanism area and input/output connector area 
						

							Charging the battery
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Charging
Before using the battery, give it a full charge using 
the AC adapter. It is recommended that you have a 
spare battery available in case you need it.
1 Place the battery horizontally while aligning 
it with the  mark on the AC adapter, and 
slide it into position.
•  If the DC cable is connected to the AC 
adapter, disconnect it before proceeding any 
further. The battery cannot be charged if this 
cable is left connected.
2 Connect the AC cable to the power outlet.
•  The POWER and CHARGE lamps on the AC 
adapter light, and charging starts.
•  If the CHARGE lamp fails to light when the 
battery has been installed, remove the battery 
and then re-install it.
POWER
     CHARGE
•  When the battery has been charged, the 
CHARGE lamp on the AC adapter goes off.
3 Slide the battery out of position, and remove 
it.
Charging time and play time of supplied battery
Capacity Charging 
timeContinuous 
playback time
5400 mAh Approx. 330 
minutesApprox. 240 
minutes
•  The times given in the above table are 
approximate figures based on playback in the 
DVCPRO HD mode.
• 
The times given in the above table are obtained 
at an ambient operating temperature of 20 °C and 
an ambient relative humidity of 60%.It may take 
longer to charge the battery at other temperature 
and humidity levels.
•  While the battery is being used or charged, it will 
become hot.
•  If the playback and stop operations are repeated 
more than necessary, the playback time will be 
shorter than the time given in the above table.
•  Before storing the battery, make sure that it is 
discharged.
  When the battery is to be stored for a prolonged 
period, it is recommended that you charge it once 
a year, use the battery in the unit until its charge 
is used up, and then return it to storage.
•  When the battery temperature becomes 
extremely high or low or when a discharged 
battery has been left unused for a prolonged 
time, the CHARGE lamp will blink several times, 
and charging will commence automatically.
•  When the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even 
when the battery is at the right temperature, 
it may indicate a failure in the battery or AC 
adapter. Contact your dealer.
•  When the battery is warm, it will take longer than 
usual to recharge it.
•  When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the 
sound from the radio may be distorted. Use the 
AC adapter and radio at a distance of at least 1 
meter from each other.
•  Noise may be heard from the AC adapter while 
the AC adapter is being used: this is normal and 
not a sign of trouble.
•  The battery cannot be charged when power is 
supplied to the unit from the AC adapter.
•  No guarantees are given for the operation of the 
VW-VBD33C (1500 mAh) optional battery pack.
  
						

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Preparations
Installing and removing the power supply
Insertion
1 Insert the battery until it clicks into place.
Removal
1  Press [POWER] for at least 2 seconds to 
turn the power off, and check that the power 
lamp has gone off (page 16).
2  Remove the battery while pressing the 
battery eject button.
•  Support the battery with your hand to ensure 
that it will not drop down.
OUTPUTCH 1 CH 2AUDIOVIDEO
1394 HD/SD-SDI
COMPONENT OUT
OPEN
Insertion
1 Connect the DC cord to the AC adapter.
2 Connect the AC power supply cord into the 
power outlet.
3 Insert the DC cord’s battery connector until 
it clicks into place.
Removal
1 Press [POWER] for at least 2 seconds to 
turn the power off, and check that the power 
lamp has gone off (page 16).
2 Remove the DC cord’s battery connector 
while pressing the battery eject button.
3  Disconnect the AC power supply cord from 
the power outlet.
•  The battery cannot be charged when power is 
supplied to the unit from the AC adapter.
•  The AC adapter is designed to work anywhere 
in the world with supply voltages ranging from 
100 V to 240 V and with power line frequencies 
of 50 Hz and 60 Hz. However, in some countries 
the shape of the power outlet receptacle differs.
In cases like this, obtain the plug that will fit the 
receptacle. Obtain the conversion plugs after 
consulting with your dealer.
•  When the unit is not being used, disconnect the 
AC cable from the power outlet.OUTPUTCH 1 CH 2AUD IOVIDEO
1394 HD/SD-SDI
COMPONENT OUT
OPENDC cord’s 
battery 
connectorBattery 
eject 
button
Installing and removing the battery
Connecting and disconnecting the power cable
OUTPUTCH 1 CH 2AUD IOVIDEO
1394 HD/SD-SDI
COMPONENT OUT
OPEN 
						

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Basic operations
Hold down [POWER] for at least 2 seconds.
w The power lamp lights, and the power is turned on.
w When [POWER] has been held down for more than 2 seconds while the power is on, the power lamp will 
go off, and the power will be turned off.
Turning the power on and off
1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 2 seconds to turn the power on.
2 Raise the LCD monitor while pressing the LCD monitor open button in the direction shown by 
the arrow.
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3 Set the LCD screen to the angle where it is easiest to see its displays.
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Make sure that the LCD monitor is raised upright before turning it.
Using the LCD monitor
The LCD monitor can be 
turned 90 degrees to the 
right.
•  The monitor cannot 
be turned more than 
90 degrees. Applying 
excessive force beyond 
this limit may cause 
trouble in the unit.The LCD monitor can be 
turned 180 degrees to 
the left.
•  The monitor cannot 
be turned more than 
180 degrees. Applying 
excessive force beyond 
this limit may cause 
trouble in the unit.
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Preparations
This unit is provided with three kinds of screens: the thumbnail display screen, thumbnail display off screen 
(1394 input standby mode, playback standby mode) and PC mode screen. When [MENU] is pressed on 
any of these screens, the menu will be displayed. (No menus are displayed in the USB DEVICE mode or 
1394 DEVICE mode.)
  Operations performed when the function buttons are pressed
Menu operations
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This is used to move the menu highlighting to the item above; 
depending on the menu item, it is used to change the value.
This is used to select items and 
enter their values. When there is a 
sub-menu, it is used to display the 
sub-menu.
This is used to move the menu 
highlighting to the item on the right; 
depending on the menu item, it is 
used to change the value. This is used to move the menu 
highlighting to the item on the left; 
depending on the menu item, it is 
used to change the value.
This is used to display 
the menus. When it is 
pressed while a menu is 
displayed, the menu is 
exited.This is used to move the menu highlighting to 
the item below; depending on the menu item, it 
is used to change the value.
  Example of a menu operation:
1 Press [MENU] to display the menu.
2 Press [STOP] and [PLAY] to move the menu 
highlighting, and select the item.
3 Press [STILL].
•  If another menu has been displayed, repeat 
steps 2 and 3.
•  Depending on the item, the value is changed 
using [STOP], [PLAY], [FF] and [REW].
•  Depending on the item, a confirmation screen 
will be displayed.
•  Depending on the item, the original screen is 
restored automatically.
4 Press [MENU] to exit the menu. 
						

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Basic operations (continued)
This unit has the following 3 modes which can be selected by pressing [MODE].
Operation modes
           Turn on the power.
  Thumbnail display screen
     On this screen, the data content on the P2 cards is displayed as thumbnails 
to play back or manage the clips.
Playback
(PLAY, STILL, FF, REW)
Stop (STOP)
Hold down this button 
for at least 2 seconds 
to switch to the PC 
mode.
  Thumbnail display off screen (1394 input recording standby, playback 
standby mode)
   •   Connect the unit to the device equipped with the IEEE1394 connector, and 
proceed with simultaneous playback and recording.
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w Display the menu, and perform the various settings.
  
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Playback
Recording When a P2 card 
has been ejected
Hold down this button 
for at least 2 seconds 
to switch to the PC 
mode. 
						

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Preparations
  PC mode
     Connect the unit to the external device, and save or manage the clips. Depending on the connection 
method and application, the USB HOST mode, USB DEVICE mode, 1394 HOST mode and 1394 
DEVICE mode are available; perform the mode settings using the setting menu on the thumbnail 
display off screen.


w USB HOST mode
      Connect to a device equipped with a USB connector, and operate the connected device.
      


w 1394 HOST mode
      Connect to a device equipped with an IEEE1394 connector, and operate the connected device.
      


w USB DEVICE mode/1394 DEVICE mode
       Connect to a device equipped with an IEEE1394 or USB connector, and operate the data on the 
unit’s P2 card from the connected device.
      
USB DEVICE
            Turn the power off (exit the PC 
mode). 
						

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LCD monitor settings
1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 2 seconds 
to turn the power on.
First check that an image is displayed on the 
LCD monitor, and then adjust the angle of the 
monitor to the position where it is easiest to see 
its displays.
2 Press [MODE] to display the thumbnail 
display off screen.
3 Press [MENU].
Basic operations on the setting menus. (page 
70)
4 Using [STOP] and [PLAY] select “YES” for 
the “LCD SET” item on the setting menu 
“DISPLAY SETUP” screen.
5 Using [STOP] and [PLAY] , select the item to 
be set.
LCD COLOR LEVEL: This adjusts the color 
density of the screen.
LCD BRIGHTNESS: This adjusts the screen 
brightness.
LCD CONTRAST: This adjusts the screen 
contrast.
Basic operations (continued)
LCD  SET
LCD CONTRASTLCD  BRIGHTNESS LCD COLOR LEVEL
PUSH  MENU TO RETURN   
[ + ]
[ + ]
[ + ] [    ]_
[    ]_
[    ]_
DISPLAY SETUP
PUSH  MENU TO RETURN  
VIDEO OUT OSD
DATE/TIME
P2 CARD REMAIN
OTHER DISPLAY
LCD BACKLIGHT LEVEL METER
CARD/BATT
LCD SETOFF
ON
ON OFF
PARTIALTOTAL
YES
6 Using [FF] or [REW], adjust the selected 
item.
7 Press [MENU] 3 times to release the menu 
mode.
•  The adjusted values can be restored to their 
factory settings by pressing [RESET].