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

							
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Deleting text memos
1 Perform the operation from steps 1 to  in “Playback from text memo position”, 
and move to the bottom of the text memo screen.
 Move the cursor to the text memo to be deleted, and press .A multiple number of text memos can be selected.
 Press [MENU/MODE CHK], and then select “OPERATION” – “DELETE” using ,  and .
 Select “YES”, and press .The text memo is now deleted.
Dividing and copying clips using text memos
1 Perform the operation from steps 1 to  in “Playback from text memo position”, and move to the bottom of the text memo screen.
 Move the cursor to the text memo to be copied, and press .A multiple number of text memos can be selected.
 Press [MENU/MODE CHK], and then select “OPERATION” – “COPY” using ,  and , and press .
 Using  or  and , select the slot with the copy destination card, select “YES”, and press .Copying is now executed.
5 When the completion message has appeared, press “OK” ().
The block between the selected text memo and the next text memo is copied. If there is no text memo after the selected text memo, the block from the text memo position to the end of the clip will be copied.While copying is underway, the progress made in copying and cancel are displayed. To stop the copying at any time, press . The “YES/NO” confirmation screen now appears. Using  and , select “YES”. 
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Replacing thumbnail images
The thumbnail display image of clip can be replaced with the still image at the text memo 
position.
1 Perform the operation from steps 1 to  in “Playback from text memo position”, and move to the bottom of the text memo screen.
 Using  or , move the cursor to the text memo still image you wish to make the thumbnail display image.
 Press [MENU/MODE CHK].
 Using ,  and , select “OPERATION” – “EXCH. THUMBNAIL”, and press .
5 Select “YES”, and press .The thumbnail display image is replaced with the still image at the cursor position.
You can view the thumbnail change position (number of frames from the start) using the clip information display “THUMBNAIL” item (Page 44). “0” is normally displayed for the thumbnail of the start frame.Playback from a thumbnail begins from the start of the clip even when the thumbnail has been 
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You can connect an external monitor to the output connector of the unit, output clips to the external monitor and play them back on the monitor.
AG-HPG20
OUTPUTINPUTCH 1
CH 2AUDIOVIDEOHD/SD-SDIHD/SD-SDI
DVCPRO/DV
AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 connectors
VIDEO OUT connector
HD/SD-SDI OUT connector
HD/SD-SDI output
Video output/audio output
This unitExternal monitor
Setting the outputs
1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second to turn the power on.
 Press [THUMBNAIL/MODE].The normal display screen appears.
 Press [MENU/MODE CHK].
 Using  and , select “AV OUT SETUP” setting item, and press .
5 Using  and , select the setting, and press .
6 Press [MENU/MODE CHK] to end the procedure.
Adjusting the output volume level during recording and playback
The volume level of the sound from the speaker or headphone jack can be adjusted by pressing  during recording or playback.The volume level of the sound from the speaker or headphone jack can be adjusted by pressing [AL T/3] and  when the thumbnail display screen is displayed. Refer to AV OUT SETUP screen on page 99.ALT function must be assigned to [ALT/3] on the setting menu “SW MODE” (Page 97).
Adjusting the output volume level during variable-speed playback
The volume level of the sound from the speaker or headphone jack can be adjusted by pressing [ALT/3] and  during variable-speed playback. Refer to AV OUT SETUP screen on page 99.
ALT function must be assigned to [ALT/3] on the setting menu “SW MODE” (Page 97).
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Recording
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Recording data on P cards
You can connect a digital video component equipped with a SDI connector or IEEE 1394 connector, and record video signals, audio signals or time codes, etc. on the unit.
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HD/SD-SDI IN connector
SDI
DVCPRO/DV input/output connector (IEEE1394)
1394 cable (optional accessory)
Digital component
This Unit
1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second to turn the power on.The thumbnail screen appears.
 Press [THUMBNAIL/MODE].The normal display screen appears.
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 Press [MENU/MODE CHK].
 Set the following items.
Setting itemMenu
Input signal“RECORDING SETUP”–“INPUT SELECT”
Recording format*
“RECORDING SETUP”–“SYS FORMAT”,  “REC FMT(SD)”,  “REC FMT(HD)”
Time code, user’s bit“TIMECODE SETUP”
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The video format of the input signal and the recording format on this unit must be the same. For details, refer to the setting menu “RECORDING SETUP” (Page 90) and “TIMECODE SETUP” (Page 93).
5  Press the two [REC] buttons together.Recording now starts.To stop the recording, press .While recording is underway, text memos or shot marks assigned to [USER] (Page 97) can be added.
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Recording (continued) 
By making HD-SDI/1394 connection to a camera recorder equipped with an external device control function, the unit can be made to start recording, pause recording, etc. by the camera recorder. For details on devices compatible with HD-SDI connection and settings on this unit, refer to “AUTO REC” on the setting menu “RECORDING SETUP” (Page 91). Also, refer to the operating instructions of the camera recorder.Recording is not available in PC mode (Page 25).The unit does not support native recordings.Before recording, check that video signals are being input.If the input signal format changes during recording, recording does not proceed properly .Do not stop the signal output at the external device or disconnect the device’s cable during recording. Otherwise, the device may not recognize signals when recording is undertaken again.Do not start recording in the condition that invalid signals or continuously distorted signals are input.  The device may not operate normally.When time information data identification code (DBB1) in SLTC or SVITC superimposed onto SDI input signals is lost or ON/OFF is switched during EE/recording, the images may be distorted at those timings. (When SDI is set on the setting menu “INPUT SELECT” (Page 90))
The followings are restrictions when 1394 input is selected.No signals are recorded if the same video signals as those for recording format are not input.Recording in AVC-Intra100 and AVC-Intra50 formats is not possible.Recording sound is 4ch for DVCPRO HD input (Page 118). 
-slot continuous recording 
If P2 cards have been inserted into both of the P2 card slots, you can continuously record images first on one card and then on the other. While images are being recorded on one card, you can replace the other card with a fresh card and in this way record continuously onto 3 or more cards. (This is called hot swap recording.) However, the fresh P2 card may not be recognized when it is inserted into the empty 
slot at certain timings (Before and after when recording continuously from one slot to the other). It is recommended that you insert a fresh P2 card while the card on which images are being recorded still has at least one minute of remaining memory.When “SLOT SEL” is assigned to [USER] for the USER1-3 items (Page 97) on the setting menu “SW MODE”, you can change the slot targeted for recording at the touch of a button.Changing slots is not possible while recording is in progress, so do this in the recording standby status.The unit does not support hot swap playback.
Waveform monitor (WFM) displays
You can display the simplified waveform monitor on screen, and monitor the images.
The monitor can be displayed when the “WFM” item on the setting menu “DISPLAY SETUP” screen is set.When “WFM” is assigned to [USER] for the USER1-3 items (Page 97) on the setting menu “SW MODE”: 
When the “WFM” setting on “DISPLAY SETUP” is “OFF” Each time the button is pressed, the setting is switched as follows: “WAVE”→“VECTOR”→“OFF”→ “WAVE”. When the “WFM” setting on “DISPLAY SETUP” is “WAVE” Each time the button is pressed, the setting is switched as follows: “WAVE”→“OFF”→“WAVE”. When the “WFM” setting on “DISPLAY SETUP” is “VECTOR” Each time the button is pressed, the setting is switched as follows: “VECT OR”→“OFF”→“VECTOR”.The output with superimposed WFM is linked to the selection on the setting menu “OSD OUT  SEL”.The display appears during clip playback and when input signals are being supplied.
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Time code displays
You can change what is displayed in the time code display area. (Page 80)
1 Press [COUNTER].Each time the button is pressed, the data changes as follows.
TC:Time code displaysUB:User’s bit valueFR:Frame rate informationNo display:No data displayedCOUNTER:Counter display (Except for playback process)
Resetting the counter valueOn the normal display screen, press [RESET] while the counter value is displayed.When the time code display during recording is COUNTER, you can select whether to display the counter value by clip, or to display the total counter value on the setting menu “DISPLAY SETUP” – “REC COUNTER”.
Setting the recording time code
You can select the recording time code at the “EXT TC REGEN” item on the setting menu “TIMECODE SETUP”. For details, refer to the setting menu “TIMECODE SETUP”. (Page 93)
Setting the recording time code
On the setting menu “TIMECODE SETUP”, set the following time code related items. (Page 93)
TC MODETCGTC PRESET
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Specifying the time code (TC PRESET)
Set the time code value on “TC PRESET” so you can record a value of your choice as the initial 
setting for the time code to be used at the start of recording.
1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second to turn the power on.
 Select “OFF” on the “EXT TC REGEN” item on the setting menu “TIMECODE SETUP”.Basic operations on the setting menus (Page 88)
 Select “CHANGE” for the “TC PRESET” item on “TIMECODE SETUP”, and press .
TIMECODE SETUP
PUSH  MENU TO RETURN  
TCG
EXT UB REGEN
TC MODE
UB MODE
REC RUN
FRM.RATEUB PRESETVITC BLANKTHRU>>>
EXT TC REGENDFON
CHANGETC PRESETRETURN
 When the following screen appears, set the time code value.Using  and , select the time code value.
PRESET: PUSH SET  
1 0 : 3 2 : 2 3 : 2 4  hminsfrm  
TC  PRESET
REC RUN
+/-SEL: PUSH  : PUSH  //
Using , move to the next digit, and using  and , select the time code value again.
 1 0 : 3 2 : 2 3 : 2 4  hminsfrm  
TC  PRESET
REC RUN
PRESET: PUSH SET  
+/-SEL: PUSH  : PUSH  //
If [RESET] is pressed while setting the time code, the time code value will be reset to zero.
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Setting the recording time code (continued) 
Specifying the time code (TC PRESET) 
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5 After the time code value has been set, press .
6 Using , move to “YES”, and press .
TC  PRESET
PRESET  OK?
NOPUSH  SETYES___
 Press [MENU/MODE CHK]  times to release the menu mode.
Set the user’s bit
Setting user’s bit allows you to store 8-digit information (such as the date and time) in the hexadecimal format on the sub code area.User’s bit is automatically saved in the memory and retained after you turn off the power.
1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second to turn the power on.
 Select “OFF” for the “EXT UB REGEN” item on the setting menu “TIMECODE SETUP”.Basic operations on the setting menus (Page 88)
 Select “USER” for the “UB MODE” item on “TIMECODE SETUP”.
 Select “CHANGE” for the “UB PRESET” item on “TIMECODE SETUP”, and press .
TIMECODE SETUP
PUSH  MENU TO RETURN  
TCGTC PRESET
TC MODE
EXT UB REGEN
REC RUN
ONUB MODEUSER
VITC BLANK
>>>
EXT TC REGENDFOFF
CHANGEUB PRESETRETURN
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5 Set the user’s bit.Using  and , select the user’s bit characters.You can use numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F.
UB  PRESET
0  0   0   0   0   0   0   0
PRESET: PUSH SET  
+/-SEL: PUSH  : PUSH  //
Using , move to the next digit, and press  and  again to select the character.
UB  PRESET
0  0   0   0   0   0   0   0
PRESET: PUSH SET  
+/-SEL: PUSH  : PUSH  //
If [RESET] is pressed while setting the user’s bit, the user’s bit value will be reset to zero. 
6 After the user’s bit has been set, press .
 Using , move to “YES”, and press .
UB  PRESET
PRESET  OK?
NOPUSH  SETYES___
 Press [MENU/MODE CHK]  times to release the menu mode.
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Saving data
Recording
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You can connect a hard drive equipped with a USB 2.0, and copy data from P2 cards onto the hard drive.
AG-HPG20
USB cable (optional accessory)
USB HOST connector 
(USB.0 Type A)Hard drive
The following conditions must be met when using a USB connection.This unit supports only USB 2.0. Use a USB 2.0-compatible hard drive.Only one hard drive must be connected.Operations can not be guaranteed if a hub or other device is connected between the unit and hard drive. Use of a USB cable no longer than 3 meters is recommended. 
Use a hard drive which meets the following conditions. 1) The hard drive must be used within its guaranteed operating ranges (temperature, etc.). 2) The hard drive must not be installed where it will be susceptible to vibration or be unstable.Hard drives with a memory size of 2 TB or more are not supported.In the case of some hard drives, the intended operations may not be performed properly.A hard drive with a SATA (serial ATA) or PATA (parallel ATA) interface connected through a USB conversion cable may not be recognized.While formatting or copying is in progress, do not disconnect the cables, eject the P2 cards or turn of f the power of the unit or hard drive. Such actions will require the power to be turned on again.A hard drive is a high-precision device: as such, when it is used under certain conditions, it may quite possibly fail to read or write data. Panasonic disclaims all liability for the loss of data caused by a failure of or any form of trouble occurring in the hard drive, and also for any direct and indirect damages suffered as a result of such failure or trouble. Users are asked to bear this in mind.When the data on the hard drive used for copying data from the unit has been  updated by a PC or other devices, no guarantees can be made for the subsequent operations involving the unit or  for the data on the hard drive.It is recommended that you repair P2 cards containing defective clips* before copying their data using the unit. 
*   A “defective clip” is a clip with some kind of problem in its recording which was caused because a P2 card was ejected or the power was turned off while its recording was still in progress, and it is indicated by the X mark when the thumbnail screen is displayed.If, when the drive mount converter which Panasonic makes available free of charge from its web site given below is used and the hard disk has been connected to a Windows PC, the hard disk partition can be mounted in the specified folder.  Use this when there is an overlap between one or more already allocated network and drives so that one or more partitions are concealed as a result. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ 
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Switching to the USB HOST mode
1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second to turn the power on.
The thumbnail screen now appears.
 Press [THUMBNAIL/MODE] to display the normal display screen.
 Press [MENU/MODE CHK].
 Using ,  and , select “OTHER FUNCTIONS” – “PC MODE SELECT”, and press .
5 Using  and , select “USB HOST”, and press .
6 Press [MENU/MODE CHK] twice to display the normal display screen.
 Hold down [THUMBNAIL/MODE] for at least 
 seconds.
The USB HOST mode is now established, and “USB HOST” appears at the bottom of the thumbnail screen.
Use a hard drive with enough memory to accommodate the data to be copied. 
To exit the USB HOST mode
1 Hold down [THUMBNAIL/MODE] for at least 
 seconds.
The USB HOST mode is cancelled, and “USB HOST” disappears at the bottom right of the screen.
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Usable hard drives
The following hard drive can be used.Panasonic portable hard disk unit for P2 store (AJ-PCS060G)Any hard drive which can be connected using USB 2.0 
USB bus power (5 V, 0.5 A) is also supported, but some hard drives cannot be started up using it. If this is the case, supply power from a separate source to the hard drive.Some hard drives may not operate properly.Do not use USB memories or other removable media. 
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Types of hard drives and usable functions
The functions that can be used differ from one hard drive to another. The hard drive type is displayed following [PARTITION:] on the left of the HDD EXPLORE screen in the unit’s HOST mode.
Hard drive typeFeaturesFunctions that can be used
TYPE SThis is a special format for writing and reading all the data on one card at a time at high speed. This is the format used when a hard drive is formatted by the unit.
Writing and reading all the data on one card at a time, thumbnail displays, reading data one clip at a time, clip playback, formatting
P2STOREThis refers to the P2 store (AJ-PCS060G) hard drive. It cannot be used to write data.
Reading all the data on one card at a time, thumbnail displays, reading data one clip at a time, clip playback
FATThe first basic partition format is FAT16 or FAT32.When the [CONTENTS] folder is not present in the root folder of the partition, create it.
Thumbnail displays, Writing and reading on one clip at a time, clip playback, formattingAfter this drive has been formatted by the unit, it is treated as a “TYPE S” drive.
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OTHERAll other types of hard drivesThis applies when a file system other than FAT16 and FAT32, such as NTFS, is used as a first partition.
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Formatting the hard drive
Formatting initializes the hard drive to a format which can be used by TYPE S.Bear in mind that when the hard drive is formatted, all the existing data on that drive will be erased.•
1 Switch to the USB HOST mode.
 Connect the USB hard drive.
 Press [MENU/MODE CHK].
 Using ,  and , select “HDD” – “EXPLORE”, and press .The HDD EXPLORE screen is opened.
5 Press [MENU/MODE CHK], select “OPERATION” – “FORMAT (HDD)” using ,  and , and press .
6 Select “YES”, and press .
 When the confirmation message appears again, select “YES”, and pre\
ss .The hard drive is now formatted.
 When the completion message has appeared, press “OK” ().
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