Panasonic Memory Card Portable Recorder AG-HPG20P AG-HPG20E Operating Instructions

 AG-HPG20P
 AG-HPG20E
AG-HPG20

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This product is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 6.Operating Instructions
Memory Card Portable Recorder
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Read this first!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...



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.”
FCC NOTICE (USA)
Declaration of ConformityModel Number:   AG-HPG20P
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...



indicates safety information.
Caution for AC Mains Lead
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This product is equipped with  types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. 
and the other one is only for U.K.
Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable isnot suitable.
FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.Not to be used in the U.K.FOR U.K. ONLY
FOR U.K. ONLYThis appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug...

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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 the polarized or...

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To remove the battery
Main Power Battery
Remove the battery while pressing the battery eject button.
PUSH
OUTPUTINPUTCH 1
CH 2AUDIOVIDEOHD/SD-SDIHD/SD-SDI
DVCPRO/DV
Battery eject button
Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)
For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer.
*1: Please note that this extended warranty is not available in some cou\
ntries/regions. *2: Not all models eligible for extended warranty coverage.*3: The basic warranty period...



EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS
  1. Applicable standards and operating environment for AG-HPG20E
    The apparatus is compliant with:      •  standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 1996.and      •  electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3, E4 and E5.
  2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above stand\
ards
   Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special co\
nnecting cables      •  The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which...



Operating precautions
When using the unit in rainy or snowy weather, at the beach or other locations, take care to protect it from precipitation and sea water.Otherwise, trouble may occur in the unit and its cards. (It may not be possible to restore the original functions)
Keep the unit away from appliances (such as TV sets and TV game machines) which generate magnetic fields.When the unit is used on top of or near a TV set, the images and sound may be distorted by the electromagnetic waves...



Characteristics of the batteryA rechargeable lithium-ion battery is used in this unit. Electrical energy is generated by the chemical reactions taking place inside it. These reactions are susceptible to the effects of the ambient temperature and humidity, and the higher or the lower the temperature, the quicker the battery charge will be used up. When the battery is used where the temperature is extremely low, it may last only 5 minutes or so even if the battery has been fully charged.When the...

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Contents
Read this first! ................................................IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  .........5Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery  (Rechargeable Battery)  ..........................5Operating precautions  ...................................How to use the unit  ...................................... 1
Introduction
About this manual ........................................15Before use...