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Panasonic AG-HPX370 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder
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AG-HPX371E
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    This product is eligible for the P2HD Operating Instructions 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 173. Memory Card Camera-Recorder AG-HPX370P Model No. AG-HPX371E Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

  • Page 2: Read This First! (For Ag-Hpx370P)

    Read this first! (For AG-HPX370P) indicatessafetyinformation. CAUTION: CAUTION Inordertomaintainadequateventilation,donot RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK installorplacethisunitinabookcase,built-in DO NOT OPEN cabinetoranyotherconfinedspace.Toprevent riskofelectricshockorfirehazarddueto CAUTION:TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCK, overheating,ensurethatcurtainsandanyother DONOTREMOVECOVER(ORBACK). NOUSER-SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE. materialsdonotobstructtheventilation. REFERTOSERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL. CAUTION: Thelightningflashwitharrowhead Donotlifttheunitbyitshandlewhilethetripodis symbol,withinanequilateraltriangle,is attached.Whenthetripodisattached,itsweight intendedtoalerttheusertothepresence ofuninsulated“dangerousvoltage”within willalsoaffecttheunit’shandle,possiblycausing theproduct’senclosurethatmaybeof thehandletobreakandhurtingtheuser.Tocarry sufficientmagnitudetoconstituteariskof theunitwhilethetripodisattached,takeholdof electricshocktopersons. thetripod. Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateral CAUTION: triangleisintendedtoalerttheuserto...
  • Page 3 Read this first! (For AG-HPX370P) (continued) indicatessafetyinformation. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity ModelNumber: AG-HPX70P TradeName: Panasonic ResponsibleParty: P anasonicCorporationofNorthAmerica OnePanasonicWay,Secaucus,NJ07094 Supportcontact: 1-800-54-1448 ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofFCCRules. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions: (1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and()thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference received,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation. Toassurecontinuedcompliance,followtheattachedinstallationinstructionsanddonotmakeany unauthorizedmodifications. CAUTION: ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice, pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotection againstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcan radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,may causeharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterference willnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradio ortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuseris encouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneofthefollowingmeasures: •Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

  • Page 4: Read This First! (For Ag-Hpx371E)

    Read this first! (For AG-HPX371E) indicatessafetyinformation. WARNING: CAUTION: • T oreducetheriskoffireorelectricshock,do Donotlifttheunitbyitshandlewhilethetripodis notexposethisequipmenttorainormoisture. attached.Whenthetripodisattached,itsweight • T oreducetheriskoffireorelectricshock,keep willalsoaffecttheunit’shandle,possiblycausing thisequipmentawayfromallliquids.Useand thehandletobreakandhurtingtheuser.Tocarry storeonlyinlocationswhicharenotexposed theunitwhilethetripodisattached,takeholdof totheriskofdrippingorsplashingliquids,and thetripod. donotplaceanyliquidcontainersontopofthe CAUTION: equipment. Excessivesoundpressurefromearphonesand WARNING: headphonescancausehearingloss. Alwayskeepmemorycards(optionalaccessory) CAUTION: oraccessories(FRONTAUDIOLEVELknob, knobscrew,BNCcap,XLRconnectorcap,rear Donotleavetheunitindirectcontactwiththe lenscap,zoomlever,connectorcap)outofthe skinforlongperiodsoftimewheninuse. reachofbabiesandsmallchildren. Lowtemperatureburninjuriesmaybesuffered ifthehightemperaturepartsofthisunitarein CAUTION: directcontactwiththeskinforlongperiodsof...
  • Page 5 Read this first! (For AG-HPX371E) (continued) EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1. Applicable standards and operating environment The apparatus is compliant with: standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 1996.11, and electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 and E4. 2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards <1>...
  • Page 6 SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  MMC (Multi Media Card) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG.  Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United  States and/or other countries. Screenshots are used in accordance with Microsoft Corporation guidelines.

  • Page 7: Precautions For Use

     S houldvideooraudiorecordingfailduetoamalfunctionofthiscamera-recorderorthePcardsused,wewillnot assumeliabilityforsuchfailure. Disposing and transferring ownership of memory card devices FormattingordeletingamemorycarddeviceinthiscameraoraPCwillonlychangefilemanagementdataandleave dataonthecardintact.Itisrecommendedthatthecardeitherbephysicallydestroyedorthatcommerciallysoldsoftware beusedtocompletelydeleteanydataonthecard.Notethatmanagingcarddataistheowner’sresponsibility. Information on software for this product 1. I ncludedwiththisproductissoftwarelicensedundertheGNUGeneralPublicLicense(GPL)andGNULesser GeneralPublicLicense(LGPL),andusersareherebyinformedthattheyhavetherighttoobtain,changeand redistributethesourcecodesofthissoftware. DetailsonGPLandLGPLcanbefoundontheinstallationCDprovidedwiththeunit.Refertothefoldercalled “LDOC”.(Detailsaregivenintheoriginal(English-language)text.) Toobtainthesourcecodes,gotothefollowinghomepage: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Themanufacturerasksuserstorefrainfromdirectinginquiriesconcerningthesourcecodestheyhaveobtainedand otherdetailstoitsrepresentatives. . I ncludedwiththisproductissoftwarewhichislicensedunderMIT-License. DetailsonMIT-LicensecanbefoundontheinstallationCDprovidedwiththeunit.Refertothefoldercalled“LDOC”. (Detailsaregivenintheoriginal(English-language)text.)

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read this first! (For AG-HPX370P) .................. 2 Read this first! (For AG-HPX371E) .................. 4 Precautions for Use ......................7 Chapter 1 Overview Camera Unit Features ....................11 Recording and Playback Features ................13 Outline of operations ..................... 15 Saving and editing on external devices ..............15 System Configuration ....................
  • Page 9 Setting FBC function ..................... 60 Assigning functions to USER buttons ................61 Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels ........62 Selecting Audio Input Signals ................62 Adjusting Recording Levels .................. 62 Selecting Function for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control ........63 CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels ................
  • Page 10 Thumbnail Manipulations Overview ..............110 Thumbnail Screen ....................111 Selecting Thumbnails ..................113 Playing back Clips ....................113 Switching the Thumbnail Display ................ 114 Changing thumbnails ..................115 Shot Mark ......................115 Text Memo ......................116 Deleting Clips ...................... 117 Restoring Clips ....................

  • Page 11: Camera Unit Features

    *3 Not available with the AVC-Intra codec. *4 For details on compatible systems, visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ 24P and 30P indicate recording at 23.98P and 29.97P, respectively, while 60P and 60i indicate recording at 59.94P and...
  • Page 12  Slow, synchro and high speed shutter The shutter speed can be set from a slow speed of 1/6 s up to a maximum speed of 1/7200 s . Combined with the variable frame rate functions, this allows you to create blurring or stop motion effects. The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E also features a synchro scan function that is ideal for capturing screen shots from a computer monitor.

  • Page 13: Recording And Playback Features

    *1 This requires the installation of a P2 card driver (provided with each device). For details on the system requirements of the P2 card driver, visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ *2 This assumes that the SLOT SEL function is assigned to a USER button (USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2).

  • Page 14: Other Features

     Other features  P re-rec: This function provides a way to capture moments you otherwise would have missed. In the standby mode, the camera will store video and audio for up to 3 seconds in HD and 7 seconds in SD. When you press the REC button, the three or seven seconds of immediately prior video data stored in internal memory is added at the beginning of the clip you record.

  • Page 15: Outline Of Operations

    Outline of operations The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E records video on P2 cards. Excelling at high transfer speeds, the P2 card enables high vision recording and smooth editing and dubbing. Saving and editing on external devices Using USB DEVICE mode to connect an external device via the USB 2.0 connector (Page 149) The data (file) is transferred for nonlinear editing on your computer or other unit.

  • Page 16: System Configuration

    *3 For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ *4 For details, refer to the AJ-YAX800G User’s Guide on the supplied CD-ROM.

  • Page 17: Standard Accessories

    Standard accessories Eye cup Shoulder belt FRONT AUDIO LEVEL knob Mount cap (screw included) For details, refer to For details, refer to [Attaching the FRONT For details, refer to [Attaching the Shoulder AUDIO LEVEL Control [Attaching the Eye Cup] Strap] (page 106). Knob] (page 107).

  • Page 18: Power Supply And Accessory Mounting Section

    Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section 5 14 3 15 1 POWER switch 9 Mount cap Use to turn the power on and off. To remove the cap, raise the lens lever. Replace the cap when a lens is not mounted.

  • Page 19: Audio (Input) Function Section

    Audio (input) Function Section 1 MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)  NOTE • Connect a microphone (optional accessory) to this To record 2-channel wireless input, switch both CH1 and jack. CH2 to W.L. position and set the menu option WIRELESS •...

  • Page 20: Audio (Output) Function Section

    Audio (output) Function Section 1 MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2, CH3/4 4 Speaker The speaker outputs EE sound during recording and selector switch Use this switch to select the audio channel whose reproduced sound during playback. The speaker emits signals are output to the speaker, earphones or AUDIO an alarm sound when the warning lamp and indicator OUT connectors.

  • Page 21: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section

    Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 5 6 7  Shooting and Recording (camera unit) 4 AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch Automatically adjusts the white balance. Set AWB: 1 ND FILTER (filter switching) control the WHITE BAL switch on the side to [A] or Use this control to adjust the amount of light entering [B] and use this switch to adjust the white the MOS sensor during shooting in strong outdoor...
  • Page 22 6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch 8 DISP/MODE CHK button This switch selects the video signals sent from • Press this button to turn off the viewfinder and LCD the camera unit to the memory card recorder unit, display. (The time code indication stays on.) viewfinder and video monitor.
  • Page 23 28 23 21 22 26  Shooting and Recording/Playback 15 y FF (fast forward) button In stop mode, press this button for fast playback. Function Section (Recorder Unit) During playback, press this button for fast playback at 12 REC button about 4x normal speed.
  • Page 24 OFF: Disables the REC button. • Use of Panasonic SD memory cards and miniSD/microSD 32 USB lamp cards is recommended. Be sure to format such cards in This lamp lights when the camera is in USB mode (PC this camera.

  • Page 25: Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section

    Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section 1 MENU button 5 CURSOR and SET buttons • Hold down the button to open a setting menu screen. Use these buttons to manipulate setting menus, the A second press of the button returns the previous menu bar and thumbnails. image.

  • Page 26: Time Code Section

    Time Code Section 1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) 6 COUNTER (counter display selector) button Use this connector to input a reference signal to Each press of the button displays the counter value, genlock the camera unit or externally lock the time time code, user bit and frame rate data in the viewfinder code.

  • Page 27: Warning And Status Display Functions

    Warning and Status Display LCD Monitor Functions 1 LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displays the video in the viewfinder. 1 Back tally lamp Alternatively, it can show clips on the P2 card in a When the BACK TALLY switch is set to ON, this lamp thumbnail format.

  • Page 28: Viewfinder

    Viewfinder 1 Viewfinder The viewfinder displays the video image in color during recording or playback. It also displays warnings and messages – indicating camera operating status and settings – zebra patterns and markers (safety zone and center markers, etc.).  NOTE The menu option EVF COLOR can be set to monochrome in the DISPLAY SETUP screen.

  • Page 29: Setting Date And Time Of Internal Clock

    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock The CLOCK SETTING value is recorded in the contents Time zone (clip), and affects the sequence of playback of the Time Time Area Area thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be sure to check difference difference and set CLOCK SETTING and TIME ZONE.
  • Page 30 SelectCHANGEattheCLOCKSETTINGitem inOTHERFUNCTIONS,thenpresstheJOG dialbutton. • The CLOCK SET screen appears. OTHER FUNCTIONS USER FILE >>> 1394 CONTROL 1394 CMD SEL REC_P ACCESS LED ALARM CLOCK SETTING RETURN TIME ZONE CHANGE GL PHASE HD SDI PUSH MENU TO RETURN TurntheJOGdialbuttontoselectYEAR,then presstheJOGdialbutton. CLOCK SETTING YEAR 2010 MONTH...

  • Page 31: P2 Cards

    P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards Pushtheejectbuttonthatpopsuptotheright. • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX370P/AG- HPX371E. The P2 CARD ACCESS LED for the  NOTE appropriate slot indicates the status of the P2 When using the camera recorder for the first time, be sure to card.

  • Page 32: To Prevent Accidental Erasure Of P2 Card Content

     NOTE P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status • When a P2 card is being accessed or recognised after of P2 cards insertion (P2 CARD ACCESS LED blinks in orange), do not remove the P2 card. Removing a P2 card during access could damage it.

  • Page 33: P2 Card Recording Times

    DVCPRO50 • For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website. DVCPRO Approx. 20 min. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ P2 card recording times (When using one 64 GB card) Recording format Recording System mode...

  • Page 34: Handling P2 Card Recording

    Handling P2 Card Recording The P2 card is a semiconductor memory card designed for the DVCPRO P2 series, Panasonic’s line of professional video and broadcast equipment. • Since the DVCPRO P2 format and AVC-Intra record data as files, it is ideally suited for computer processing. The...

  • Page 35: Basic Procedures

    Basic Procedures This section describes the basic procedure for shooting Note that the recording order is retained even if the power and recording. is turned off. When the power is next turned on, the last Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect your system to card written before powering-down will be the target card.

  • Page 36: Shooting

    Shooting Setting the switches before shooting and recording When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the switches White/Black Balance Adjustment to as detailed below, before starting to use your AG- Recording Completion HPX370P/AG-HPX371E. For shooting, follow the steps below. 5, 6 UsetheNDFILTERcontroltoselectafilter accordingtoambientlightconditions.

  • Page 37: Normal Recording

    Pointthecameraatyoursubjecttoadjustthe focus,andzoom. Tousetheelectronicshutter,settheshutter speedandshuttermode. For more information, see [Setting the Electronic Shutter] (page 58). PresstheRECbuttontostartrecording. Tostoprecording,presstheRECbutton.  NOTE • Shooting the sun and other very bright subjects may produce a color cast in surrounding areas. Operation Buttons During recording, all operation buttons (REW, FF, PLAY/PAUSE, STOP) are disabled.

  • Page 38: Standard And Native Recording

    Standard and Native Recording This camera is capable both of native recording, when it Native recording records video data at the frame rate used by the camera, and is also capable of standard recording or recording Native recording extracts only the active frames during 59.94 (50) frames with a pulldown.

  • Page 39: Variable Frame Rate (Vfr) Recording

    Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording In 720P mode, this camera is capable of frame skipping Standard VFR recording (undercranking) and high-speed (overcranking) recording. The camera operator can select between native (PN) (pulldown recording) recording mode and standard (OVER) recording. Native VFR Recording IntheSYSTEMSETUPscreen,setthemenu optionSYSTEMMODEto70-59.94P(70- 50P)andthemenuoptionRECFORMATto...

  • Page 40: Using Vfr Recording Function

    Using VFR Recording Function Standard speed for film production (only when SYSTEM MODE is set to 720-59.94P, 1080-59.94i) Screen production normally requires a 24 fps (24 frames per second) frame rate (normal speed) for screening a film. Making the settings described below will provide film-quality playback. The 720P progressive mode and cine-like gamma will make video look like it was shot with a film camera.
  • Page 41 Undercranking effects This effect produces the quick motion often used for showing clouds drifting across the sky, crowds of people swarming past a solitary standing individual, a kung fu demonstration and other performances. For example, selecting a VFR recording frame rate of 12 fps when shooting at a 24P recording format yields a fast-motion effect of approx. 2x normal speed.

  • Page 42: Special Recording Modes

    Special Recording Modes During P2 card recording, the following special recording PresstheRECbutton. modes can be enabled from the RECORDING SETUP screen: pre-recording, interval recording, one-shot This setting will record audio and video a time recording, loop recording, and one-clip recording. period prior to start of recording.

  • Page 43: Interval Recording (Interval Rec)

    Interval recording (INTERVAL REC) One-shot recording (ONE SHOT REC) This function is used to record 1 frame at the time interval set in the INTERVAL TIME item. This function records a single shot at each unit of time 1frame 1frame 1frame which has been set.

  • Page 44: Loop Recording (Loop Rec)

    • During loop recording, the access LEDs for all P2 Loop recording (LOOP REC) cards used in the recording light orange or blinks. Note that removing any of the P2 cards will terminate • When two P2 cards are inserted in the P2 card slots, loop recording.

  • Page 45: Proxy Recording Function (Optional)

    However, note the following precautions when recording proxy data to an SD memory card. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ • If the SD memory card is removed and replaced while compiling to a clip is in progress, proxy data will not...

  • Page 46: Hot Swap Recording

    Hot Swap Recording Presstheuserbutton(ortheRETbuttononthe lens)towhichSHOTMARKhasbeenassigned With a P2 card in each card slot it is possible to make duringrecordingorwhenrecordingispaused. one continuous recording that spans two cards. And by • SHOT MARK ON is displayed as a shot mark is removing any card other than that being recorded, you can inserted in the currently recorded clip.

  • Page 47: Normal And Variable Speed Playback

    Normal and Variable Speed Playback Normal speed playback Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to view playback in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor in color. Connecting a color video monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector or SDI OUT connector will enable playback of color video. The PLAY/PAUSE button can be used to pause playback.

  • Page 48: Selecting Recording Signals

    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Selecting recording signals This camera records HD (1080i, 720P) signals using AVC-Intra or DVCPRO HD codecs and use a combination of DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV codecs for recording SD (480i (576i)) signals. It provides a variety of capture frame rates and recording frame rates (native recording) to suit specific applications. Select recording and recording signal in the setting menus listed below.

  • Page 49: List Of Recording Formats And Functions

    List of recording formats and functions The table below lists the recording formats and recording functions that the camera supports. Camera recording modes (When the menu option REC SIGNAL is set to CAMERA) When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i, 720-59.94P, 480-59.94i Setting Recording function FRAME...
  • Page 50 When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-50i, 720-50P, 576-50i Setting Recording function Recording format Recording time SYSTEM CAMERA FRAME RATE PROXY INTERVAL, LOOP REC FORMAT CLIP MODE MODE [FRAME] (optional) ONE SHOT AVC-I 100/50i 1080/50i      (AVC-I 50/50i) AVC-I 100 Approx.

  • Page 51: Recording Settings And Recording Function Table

    1394 input recording mode (when the REC SIGNAL option is set to 1394) When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i, 720-59.94P, 480-59.94i Setting Recording function Recording FRAME Recording format SYSTEM CAMERA PROXY INTERVAL, LOOP time RATE CLIP MODE FORMAT MODE (optional) ONE SHOT [FRAME]...

  • Page 52: Selecting Video Output

    Selecting video output The table below lists available video output formats. Use the setting menus listed below to select video output. Setting menu Setting SDI SELECT Select the signal format (from AUTO, 1080i, 480i (576i)) to be output via the SDI OUT (OUTPUT SEL screen) connector.
  • Page 53 Setting SDI OUT FRAME Recording format 1394 output SYSTEM CAMERA RATE Video format Audio MODE FORMAT MODE [FRAME] 480/60i 480-59.94i 480/30P Over60i 480-29.97PsF 480-59.94i 2:2 Pull Down Over59.94i 2:2 DVCPRO50/60i DVCPRO50 4ch or DVCPRO50 480-59.94i DVCPRO/60i Disabled Disabled DVCPRO 480/24P Over60i 480-23.98PsF DVCPRO DV/60i...
  • Page 54 1394 input recording mode (when the REC SIGNALoption is set to 1394) When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i, 720-59.94P, 480-59.94i Setting SDI OUT FRAME Recording format SYSTEM CAMERA RATE Video format Audio MODE FORMAT MODE [FRAME] 1080-59.94i Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 1080/60i...

  • Page 55: Adjusting The White Balance And Black Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance To record high-quality video with the AG-HPX370P/AG- AdjusttheNDFILTERcontrolaccordingtothe HPX371E, the black and white balances must be adjusted lightconditions. according to conditions. For higher quality, it is recommended that the adjustments For examples of ND FILTER adjustments, see should be made in this order AWB (white balance [Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions adjustment) ...

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Black Balance

    SW MODE Theadjustmentwilltakeeffectinafew seconds,andthefollowingmessagewill LOW GAIN appear: MID GAIN HIGH GAIN • The adjusted value is automatically stored in the selected memory (A or B). ATW TYPE W.BAL.PRESET 3.2K USER MAIN AWB A OK 3.2K USER1 REC REVIEW PUSH MENU TO RETURN •...
  • Page 57 TilttheAUTOW/BBALswitchsothatitis positionedat[ABB],thenreleaseit. • The switch returns to the central position with the black balance automatically adjusted. Duringadjustment,theviewfinderdisplaysthe followingmessage: ABB ACTIVE Theadjustmentwilltakeeffectinafewseconds andthefollowingmessagewillappear: ABB END • The adjusted value is automatically stored in the memory.  NOTE • Ensure that the lens connector is connected and the lens iris is CLOSE.

  • Page 58: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    Setting the Electronic Shutter When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-50i, 720- Setting the Shutter Mode and 50P, 576-50i For50iand50Precording Speed (1/12.5) (1/25) 1/50 1/60 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 PresstheSHUTTERswitchpositionedatOFF For5Precording towardsON. (1/6.25) (1/12.5) 1/50 1/60 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 •...

  • Page 59: Placing The Camera-Recorder In Synchro Scan Mode

    Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode To place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode, follow the steps below. PresstheSHUTTERswitchpositionedatON towardsSEL,toplacethecamera-recorderin SYNCHROSCAN(S/S)mode. SHUTTERswitch SYNCHROSCANswitch InSYNCHROSCANmode,usetheSYNCHRO SCANswitchtomakesteplesschangesin therangebetween1/60.0s(1/50.0s)and 1/49.8s(1/500s)(for60i(50i)mode). • H olddowntheSYNCHROSCANswitchtospeed uptherateofshutterspeedchanges. Ifshutterspeedchangesstopbeforethedesired shutterspeedhasbeenreached,pressagainto continuechangingshutterspeeds. Range of variation in each mode  W hen SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i, 720-59.94P, 480-59.94i •...

  • Page 60: Fbc (Flash Band Compensation) Function

    FBC (Flash Band Compensation) Function This camera-recorder comes with a function to compensate  NOTE for and minimize light band (flash band) interference The following phenomena that may occur in video that that occurs with the MOS imager when shooting in an includes flash light is due to FBC compensation and not environment where flash photography is taking place.

  • Page 61: Assigning Functions To User Buttons

    Assigning functions to USER buttons The USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 buttons can be • PC MODE: assigned user-selected functions. Assigns a function that switches the USB Use the menu options USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 to device mode or the USB host mode on and off. assign functions to respective button.

  • Page 62: Selecting Audio Input Signals And Adjusting Recording Levels

    Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels This AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E supports independent Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in the setting menu to make four-channel audio recording in any format (HD or SD). detailed audio settings. When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned AUDIO SETUP at [AUTO], the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 FRONT VR CH1...

  • Page 63: Selecting Function For The Front Audio Level Control

    When operating the AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E without a sound recordist, it is recommended that the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be used to adjust the audio level. In advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder screen and use the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the appropriate audio channel to prevent input of excessive audio signals.

  • Page 64: Setting Time Data

    Setting Time Data The camera provides time data such as time codes, user bits, time of day (real-time) data, which is recorded on each frame alongside video data. It is also recorded as as data in clip metadata files. Time data overview Time code Use the TCG switch to select Rec Run or Free Run mode.

  • Page 65: Recording Time Codes And User Bits

    Recording time codes and user bits When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i, 720-59.94P, 480-59.94i System setting status Recorded TC Output TC Displayed TC Recorded UB Output UB LTC and VITC TC tc TC OUT LTC UB VITC UB SYSTEM CAMERA FRAME REC FORMAT...
  • Page 66 When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-50i, 720-50P, 576-50i System setting status Recorded TC Output TC Displayed TC Recorded UB Output UB LTC and VITC TC tc TC OUT LTC UB VITC UB SYSTEM CAMERA FRAME REC FORMAT VITC TC OUT embedded in (24/30 LTC UB...

  • Page 67: Setting User Bits

    Setting user bits Entering the User Bits Use the setting menu UB MODE on the RECORDING The user bits allow information, including memos that use SETUP screen to select the user bits to record in the up to eight-digit hexadecimal numbers (date and time), to subcode area.
  • Page 68 Frame rate information recorded in user UseCURSORbuttonstosettheuserbits. bits UB PRESET The frame rate value of video data captured and recorded at a frame rate set in the menu option FRAME RATE or other options in the SYSTEM SETUP screen can be recorded in the user bits and be used in editing equipment +/- : PUSH (computer editing software).

  • Page 69: Setting The Time Code

    Framerate:4PAover60i(:::) PositiontheTCGswitchatSET. Time code digit Video UsetheCURSORbuttonstosetthetimecode. Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co Ce Do De Ao Ae Bo Be Co Ce Do De Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co Ce Do De • Range of available time code settings: Sequence No.
  • Page 70 VFR (variable frame rate) time code • In 24PN mode, recording is performed at 24-frame time code, and output is performed at 30-frame time code to match the 2:3 pull-down scheme used for video output. • At a frame rate (capture frame rate) of 24P in 24PN mode, the speed of recording and the output time code matches actual time, but not at any speed other than 24P.

  • Page 71: Externally Locking The Time Code

    Example 2: Connecting two or more AG- Externally Locking the Time Code HPX370P/AG-HPX371Es with one another, with one being The time code generator built into your AG-HPX370P/AG- HPX371E may be locked to an external generator. It is also used as the reference device. possible to lock an external time code generator to the Referencedevice internal generator.

  • Page 72: Outputting The Time Code Externally

    • Now the built-in time code generator is locked to the External synchronisation of the camera reference time code. when the time code is externally locked • When locked to an external time code generator, the time code is at all times locked to the external time code, When the time code is externally locked, the reference which is displayed as a highlighted value on the counter video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector...

  • Page 73: Genlock And Time Code Input/Output Connection And Setup

    GENLOCK and time code input/output connection and setup GENLOCK input and camera output phase Camera operating conditions Camera setup (In phase:  Out of phase: ×) Video and reference Recording VIDEO OUT, signal to be output GENLOCK input GL PHASE SDI OUT (HD) TC OUT format...

  • Page 74: Viewfinder Screen Status Displays

    Viewfinder Screen Status Displays In addition to video, the viewfinder shows messages indicating camera settings and operating status, center markers, safety zone markers, zebra patterns and other indications. Viewfinder Status Indication Layout The illustration below shows the indications (except MODE CHECK) that are displayed in the viewfinder.

  • Page 75: Screen Displays

    Screen displays 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 9 9 9 min B 9 0 % F U L L P A U S E 1 - C L I P U S E R - 1 C A C 1394 F B C...
  • Page 76 3 Backup unit displays 9 Calendar • The following indications show the status of backup Month: units connected to the DVCPRO/DV connector. JAN (January), FEB (February), • The following indications are not displayed when MAR (March), APR (April), MAY (May), JUN (June), JUL(July), AUG (August), the menu option 1394 CONTROL in the OTHER SEP (September), OCT (October),...
  • Page 77 16 Zoom position display 25 Media remaining memory display Zoom positions are indicated in a range from Z00 • Set the menu option P2CARD REMAIN in the DISPLAY (maximum wide angle) to Z99 (maximum zoom). SETUP screen to ONE-CARD to display the remaining time on the P2 card being recorded and show the 17 Recommended ND filter display number of the slot it resides in on the left.

  • Page 78: Center Information Display

    Specialrecordingdisplay • 194INITIALERROR: a connection error This display appears when the menu option REC • 194INPUTERROR: an input error FUNCTION in the RECORDING SETUP screen is set to • 194INPUTERROR(OTHERFORMAT): INTERVAL, ONE SHOT or LOOP and when PRE REC is (different input format) set to ON.

  • Page 79: Camera Status Display

    • PMICONERROR: The P2 microprocessor does not respond •TEMPORARYPAUSE IRREGULARFRMSIG: This message indicates that the input GENLOCK reference signal is irregular and that recording has been paused. •TURNPOWEROFF This message indicates that an abnormal event has occurred, for example, that a card was removed during access or that a system mode change was made.

  • Page 80: Checking And Displaying Shooting Status

    Checking and displaying shooting status • Hold down the DISP/MODE CHK button in recording standby or during recording to display the settings of each shooting function, the list of functions assigned to USER buttons and all other information. Release the button to return to the regular screen.

  • Page 81: Mode Check Indication

    Displays opened or hidden by settings in the Displays that Other menus that clear OTHER DISPLAY option Displays that DISPLAY Displays MODE CHECK displays –: Not affected, : Opens, ×: Clears OFF clears  brings up  –: Not affected PARTIAL ×...

  • Page 82: Center Marker Display

    Center marker display Audio level meter magnification A center marker is displayed when the menu option Press the user button to which MAG A. LVL has been MARKER in the DISPLAY SETUP screen is set to ON. assigned to display a magnification of the audio level meter (available also when LEVEL METER in the DISPLAY SETUP menu is set to OFF).

  • Page 83: Zebra Pattern Display

    OUTPUTSELscreen Zebra pattern display Item Setting Description ON: The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E can display two zebra Displays the zebra pattern patterns. shown on the LCD monitor Turning the ZEBRA switch on displays the zebra pattern Specifies and viewfinder of this set in the menu in the viewfinder and LCD monitor. A menu whether or camera also in video setting makes it possible to also display the zebra pattern...

  • Page 84: Focus Assist Function

    Focus assist function Pressing the FOCUS ASSIST button magnifies the image at the center to facilitate focusing. Set the menu option FOCUS BAR to ON in the DISPLAY SET UP screen to display the FOCUS BAR. FOCUSASSISTbutton  NOTE This function magnifies only the image at the center of the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

  • Page 85: Adjusting And Setting The Lcd Monitor

    Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Using the LCD Monitor UsethesubscreeninthemenuoptionLCD SETTINGintheDISPLAYSETUPscreen toadjustscreencolorlevel,brightnessand TurnonthePOWERswitchoftheAG- contrast. HPX70P/AG-HPX71E. For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the menus] (page 129). • At LCD SETTING of the DISPLAY SETUP screen, SlidetheOPENbuttoninthearrowAdirection select CHANGE. toopentheLCDmonitor.

  • Page 86: Waveform Monitor Function

    • When a cloth is used to wipe dew or dirt off the LCD monitor, discoloration may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The discoloration disappears in a few minutes. • When the camera-recorder is very cold, the video image in the LCD monitor will appear slightly darker immediately after the power is turned on.

  • Page 87: Adjusting And Setting Up The Viewfinder

    Adjusting and Setting up the Viewfinder Adjusting Right and Left Viewfinder Using the Viewfinder Position TurnonthePOWERswitch. Loosentheviewfinderleft-rightpositioning UsethesubscreeninthemenuoptionEVF rings. SETTINGintheDISPLAYSETUPscreento adjustscreenbrightnessandcontrast. Slidetheviewfinderrightandlefttofinda For details on menu operations, refer to [Using the positionthatfacilitatesviewing. menus] (page 129). • Select CHANGE in the EVF SETTING. DISPLAY SETUP Tighten EVF PEAK LEVEL...

  • Page 88: Emphasizing Image Outlines

     NOTE • Pressing the RESET button when an adjustable value is selected in the setting menu EVF SETTING will return that setting to its factory default. • The LCD monitor will appear darker than usual if the camera recorder is cold when it is turned on. The display will return to its normal brightness as it warms up.

  • Page 89: Handling Setup Data

    Handling setup data Configuration of setup data files This camera makes it possible to save a scene file to each of the F1 to F6 positions on the SCENE FILE dial. Use of an SD memory card makes it possible to save up to four of the F1 to F6 files on an SD card for later retrieval. The setting menu values can be stored as a user file in the camera and up to four files can be stored on the SD memory card.

  • Page 90: Handling Sd Memory Cards

    Formatting, Writing and Reading Setting Data Using an SD memory card By saving up to four files of setup menu settings on an an SD memory card SD or SDHC memory card (optional accessory), you can create a setup card that will allow you to quickly configure Open the CARD FUNCTIONS screen from the setting camera settings before recording.

  • Page 91: How To Use Scene File Data

    How to Use Scene File Data SelectYESintheconfirmationscreenand presstheJOGdialbutton. • Each position of the SCENE FILE dial stores settings for • “SD CARD FORMAT OK” appears and the SD specific shooting situations. memory card is formatted. • When shooting, you can retrieve the necessary file instantly using scene file dial.

  • Page 92: Changing Scene File Settings

    Changing scene file settings Whenthescreenshownbelowappears,use theJOGdialbuttontoentera6-characterfile  Example1: Change the name of the scene name. file. • Turning the JOG dial button changes the character display in the following order: space ()  alphabet (A to Z)  numerics (0 to 9)  Turnthescenefiledial,thenselectthescene symbols (;...

  • Page 93: Saving Scene Files And Other Settings On Sd Memory Cards

    Saving scene files and other SelectSAVEandpresstheJOGdialbutton. settings on SD memory cards SCENE FILE LOAD SAVE INIT RETURN You can save up to four scene file settings or other settings LOAD as files on an SD memory card, and you can also load FRAME RATE SAVE (SYNCHRO SCAN)
  • Page 94 To title a file SelectWRITEandpresstheJOGdialbutton, thenselectEXECUTEandpresstheJOGdial button. Performsteps1to5. SCENE FILE(SD CARD) FILE SELECT UsetheJOGdialbuttontoselectcharacters, READ >>> thenpresstheJOGdialbuttontomovetothe WRITE RETURN FILE 1 EXECUTE nextcharacter. FILE 2 NO FILE • You can input any of the following characters: FILE 3 NO FILE FILE 4 NO FILE Space, A to Z, 0 to 9, : ;...

  • Page 95: Chapter 5 Preparation

    Chapter 5 Preparation Power Supply A battery or an external DC power supply can be used as Insertthebatteryandslideitinthedirectionof the power supply for the camera-recorder. thearrow. Using a Battery Releaselever The following is a list of batteries that have been tested and verified to work with the camera.
  • Page 96 When using a V-mount type battery When using an NP battery Mount the V-mount adapter plate. Insert the plate and slide it as shown below. MountaV-mountadapterplateonthecamera. • To remove the plate, slide the release lever downwards. Refer to [When using a V-mount type battery] (this page).

  • Page 97: Use Of The External Dc Power Supply

    UseofexternalDCpowersupply Use of the external DC power MakesurethattheoutputvoltageoftheexternalDC supply powersupplymeetstheratedvoltageofthecamerabefore makingaconnection. TheoutputcurrentoftheexternalDCpowersupplyshould belargeenoughtoprovidetheconnectedcamerawithits ConnecttheexternalDCpowersupplytothe totalamperageneedswithareasonablemargin. DCINsocketontheunit. Usethefollowingformulatocalculatethetotalamperage ofthecamera. totalpowerconsumption÷voltage Whenthepoweristurnedon,arushcurrentoccurs.Ifthe powersupplyisinsufficientduringthistime,thecamera maybedamaged.Therefore,werecommendusingan externalDCpowersupplythatprovidesatleasttwicethe totalpowerconsumedbythecameraandallthedevices connectedtotheunitthatpoweronwhenthecamera powerson(example:lens,wirelessmicrophonereceiver). TheDCcableshouldbeatwo-core18AWG(orlarger) DCcable shieldedcable(nominalcross-sectionalarea:0.84mm DCINSocket • W henusinganexternalpowersupplyotherthanthe ExternalDC ACadapter,checktheDCINsocketpininformation powersupply toensurecorrectpolarity.Ifa+1Vpowersupplyis accidentallyconnectedtotheGNDterminal,thiscould causeafireorpersonalinjury. Turn“ON”thepowerswitchoftheexternalDC PinNo.

  • Page 98: Mounting And Adjusting The Lens

    Mounting and Adjusting the Lens Mounting the Lens Lowerthelenslevertofirmlytightenthelens. Raisethelensclampingleverandremovethe mountcap. LensClampingLever Securethecablethroughthecableclamp,and plugitintotheLENSconnector. MountCap Cable Tomountthelens,aligntheindentationatthe clamp topcenterofthelensmountwiththecenter markofthelens. Mark LENSConnector For details on the current provided by the lens terminal, refer to page 175. Adjustthelensflangeback. For details, refer to [Adjusting the Lens Flange Back] (page 99).

  • Page 99: Adjusting The Lens Flange Back

    Adjusting the Lens Flange Back Setthezoomringtothewide-angleposition andturntheF.f(flangefocus)ringtoadjust If images are not clearly focused at both telephoto and focus. wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the • Do not move the distance ring during focusing. flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image formation surface).

  • Page 100: White Shading Compensation

    White Shading Compensation White Shading Adjustment The camera can use DEFAULT (fixed value) and three user  NOTE adjustable functions (USER1, USER2, USER3) to store Coloring may occur in the vertical direction near the open white shading compensation data. setting of the lens iris even when the white shading has been Select SHADING SELECT in the setting menu LENS SETUP adjusted.

  • Page 101: Setting Chromatic Aberration Compensation (Cac)

    Adjustwhiteandblackbalance. visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ (1) Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B and use the AUTO W/B BAL switch to make an automatic white balance adjustment.
  • Page 102 Checking CAC data number and CAC data Loading CAC File From an SD Card during operation OpentheLENSSETUPscreen. For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the OpentheLENSSETUPscreen. menus] (page 129). For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the menus] (page 129). UsetheJOGdialbuttontoselectCACCARD READ.ThenselectEXECUTEtoopentheCAC TurntheJOGdialbuttontoselectCAC...
  • Page 103  NOTE Initializing CAC File (Returning Data to • The camera can load up to 8 files. Their Factory Defaults) When an attempt is made to load a new file while 8 files have already been loaded, “READ NG CAC FILE FULL” appears. To load a new file, delete an existing file before loading the new OpentheLENSSETUPscreen. file.

  • Page 104: Preparing For Audio Input

    Preparing for Audio Input Take the following steps to prepare the camera for SettheAUDIOINswitchto[FRONT] connecting audio input devices. dependingontheaudiochanneltobe recorded. When Using the Front Microphone The AG-MC200G microphone kit (optional) includes a microphone that can be mounted on the camera. Openthemicrophoneholder.

  • Page 105: When Using Audio Devices

    SettheAUDIOINswitchtoW.L.fortheaudio channelsthatwillberecorded. AUDIOINSwitch • Set the menu option WIRELESS TYPE in the AUDIO SETUP screen to DUAL for a 2-channel wireless receiver. When Using Audio Devices ConnecttheaudiodevicetotheAUDIOINjack withtheXLRcable. SettheAUDIOINswitchto[REAR]forthe channeltowhichtheXLRcableisconnected. SettheLINE/MIC/+48Vselectorswitchonthe rearpanelto[LINE]. LINE/MIC/+48VSelectorSwitch AUDIOINJack AUDIOINSwitch...

  • Page 106: Attaching Accessories

    Attaching Accessories Mounting the Camera on a Tripod Removing the Camera from the Tripod Adapter Use an optional (SHAN-TM700) tripod adapter to place the While holding the red lever down, move the black lever in camera on a tripod. the direction of the arrow, and slide the camera backward to remove it.

  • Page 107: Attaching The Rain Cover

    Attaching the Rain Cover Attaching the Eye Cup Attach the eye cup by aligning the projections on the eyepiece and the eye cup. When using the SHAN-RC700 Rain Cover Projections(4) Tightenthecord Eyepiece Eyecup Securewiththesurfacefastener Securewiththesurfacefastener Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Knob If you use the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control frequently, attach the accessory knob so that it can be easily...

  • Page 108: Dc Out Connector And External Rec Start/Stop Switch Connection

    DC OUT Connector and External REC Start/Stop Switch Connection The DC OUT connector on the camera can output a 1.5 A current. Connecting an external switch to this connector enables REC Start and Stop control. An LED can be connected and used as a tally lamp, which is convenient when the camera is mounted on a crane during recording.

  • Page 109: Connecting The Aj-Rc10G Remote Control Unit

    Connecting the AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit • Some functions can be remote controlled when the  NOTE remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional accessory) is • B esuretoturnthePOWERswitchesonthecameraand connected to the camera. theAJ-RC10Goffbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe • When the AJ-RC10G is connected, the camera controllercable.

  • Page 110: Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips With Thumbnails

    Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails A clip is a data group that includes the images and sounds created from one shooting session, together with additional information such as text memos and meta data. The following manipulations can be performed using the cursor and SET buttons, while checking the images displayed on the LCD monitor: •...

  • Page 111: Thumbnail Screen

    SLOT n: This indicates a specific clip on the P2 card. Thumbnail Screen (n: slot number 1 or 2) UPDATING..: Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail Indicated when the unit is updating the screen on the LCD monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL screen or reading data.
  • Page 112 8 Clip Number The numbers set by the camera for all the clips recognized correctly by the P2 card. These numbers are allocated in chronological order, by shooting dates and times. If clips cannot be played because of different recording formats, they are displayed in red.

  • Page 113: Selecting Thumbnails

    Selecting Thumbnails Playing back Clips Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected in the thumbnail screen. PresstheTHUMBNAILbutton. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD Usethecursorbuttonstomovethepointer monitor. (yellowframe)tothedesiredclipandpressthe SETbutton. Usethecursorbuttonstomovethepointerover • The frame around the selected thumbnail changes thedesiredclip. to a blue frame. Press the SET button again to deselect the clip.

  • Page 114: Switching The Thumbnail Display

    Switching the Thumbnail Display SelectTHUMBNAILfromthethumbnailmenu. • Switch the thumbnail display by selecting one of The display can be switched so that only those clips the following items: matching the specified conditions are displayed in the thumbnail screen. PresstheTHUMBNAILbutton. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 115: Changing Thumbnails

     NOTE Changing thumbnails Display clip properties by selecting PROPERTY  CLIP PROPERTY on the thumbnail menu to confirm the position of It is possible to replace thumbnails with images that the thumbnail (the number of frames from the top of the include previously attached text memos while images are clip).

  • Page 116: Text Memo

    Text Memo Playing back a clip at the position where a text memo is recorded During recording or playback, you can add text memos to clips. Text memos can be used to play back clips at some point or break clips into chunks and copy the necessary PresstheTHUMBNAILbutton.

  • Page 117: Deleting Clips

    Using a text memo to break a clip and Withthepointerlocatedinthelowerpart,move copy the necessary portion thepointertothedesiredtextmemonumber usingthecursorrightandleftbuttons(p/o). Then,pressthePLAY/PAUSEbutton. Selectadesiredtextmemoinaclipbycarrying • Playback will start from the time code position of outsteps1-for[Playingbackaclipatthe the text memo where the pointer is located. positionwhereatextmemoisrecorded] If the STOP button is pressed during playback (page116).

  • Page 118: Restoring Clips

    Reconnection of Incomplete Clips Thefollowingscreenappears.Usethecursor buttonsandtheSETbuttontoselectYES. Incomplete clips may be generated when clips recorded on multiple P2 cards (connected clips) are separately copied to different cards. The reconnection function generates one clip (the original, connected clip) from incomplete clips. PresstheTHUMBNAILbutton. •...

  • Page 119: Setting Of Clip Meta Data

    Setting of Clip Meta Data PresstheTHUMBNAILMENUbuttonand selectOPERATIONCOPYfromthe Information such as the name of the person who shot the thumbnailmenu. video, the name of the reporter, the shooting location, or a • Select slot 1-2 or SD memory card as the text memo can be read from the SD memory card, and can destination.
  • Page 120 PC. Such data can be set in the property of a recorded clip. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ *3 Be sure to enter [TEXT] when entering MEMO. It is not Regarding SD memory cards to be used, see [SD memory possible to record only [PERSON] or [OFFSET].
  • Page 121 Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording Usethecursorbuttonstomovethepointerto method theitemtoconfirmandpresstheSETbutton. • Use this function to check loaded metadata Select META DATA  USER CLIP NAME from the thumbnail settings. menu to select the recording method. Two options are available: TYPE1 and TYPE2. TYPE1(Factorydefaults) USER CLIP NAME to be recorded...
  • Page 122 Exampleofrecording(DVCPROHD)aclipononePcard: Recordingstart Recordingpause Recordingduration=Approx.7min Clip1 Clip COUNTvalue COUNTvalue =0001 =000 Approx.5min Approx.min ExampleofrecordingaclipontwoPcards: Recordingstart Recordingpause Clip1 Clip COUNTvalue COUNTvalue =000 =0004 ndcard 1stcard If the clip thumbnails are displayed as shown in the example above or their properties are indicated using a P2 device, the thumbnail and COUNT value of clip 1 will be displayed.

  • Page 123: Setting Of Proxy (Optional)

    Setting of Proxy (optional) Formatting a P2 Card Installing the video encoder card (AJ-YAX800G, optional accessory) in P2 card slot 2 makes it possible to set up the PresstheTHUMBNAILbutton. proxy recording function. • The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD The video encoder card is not recognized when inserted if monitor.

  • Page 124: Formatting Sd Memory Cards

    Formatting SD memory cards Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode SD memory cards can also be formatted from the thumbnail screen. With an SD memory card inserted into The thumbnail display mode can be customized to suit the unit, perform the following operation: your preferences.

  • Page 125: Properties

    DATE FORMAT: Properties You can specify the display order for the shooting date as either Year/Month/Day (Y-M- Properties display clip properties and P2 card status. D), Month/Day/Year (M-D-Y) or Day/Month/ Year It is possible to edit and rewrite recorded clip metadata (D-M-Y).

  • Page 126: P2 Card Status Display

    REC RATE: PressOKonthekeyboardtowritethemodified The recording frame rate is displayed. (Only metadataontheclipandreturntothemetadata displayed for clips recorded using native recording with the VFR function.) window. 5 Clip Meta Data  NOTE Displays more detailed data about the clip. Use the • LOCATION (recording location data) data for a SHOOT cursor buttons to move the pointer, and press the cannot be deleted independently.
  • Page 127  Contents of P2 Card Status Display DIR ENTRY NG CARD: The directory structure on the P2 card is not Settings supported. From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY  CARD For details on P2 card status indications, refer to [2. P2 STATUS.

  • Page 128: Sd Memory Card Status Display

    DIR ENTRY NG CARD: The directory structure on the P2 card is not supported. For details on P2 card status indications, refer to [2. P2 Card Status (used memory capacity)] SD memory card Status Display The status display enables a confirmation of the SD memory card formatted condition, available memory capacity etc.

  • Page 129: Viewfinder And Lcd Menus

    Chapter 7 Menu Operations Viewfinder and LCD Menus Using the menus UsetheJOGdialbutton(ortheUpandDown cursorbuttons)tohighlightthefunctionyou Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the wanttochange. scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. • If the thumbnail menu is displayed, press the MAIN MENU THUMBNAIL button to clear the display.

  • Page 130: Initializing The Menu Settings

    Initializing user files and scene files UsetheJOGdialbuttontochangethesetting simultaneously value. You can return the user files and the six scene files to their SW MODE factory defaults by selecting YES in the menu option MENU LOW GAIN INIT in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. MID GAIN HIGH GAIN 12dB...

  • Page 131: Setup Menu Structure

    Setup menu structure MAIN MENU SCENE FILE LOAD/SAVE/INIT (page 133) SYSTEM MODE FRAME RATE SYSTEM SETUP REC SIGNAL (SYNCHRO SCAN) (page 135) REC FORMAT DETAIL LEVEL CAMERA MODE V DETAIL LEVEL SCAN REVERSE DETAIL CORING ASPECT CONV CHROMA LEVEL SETUP CHROMA PHASE PC MODE SELECT COLOR TEMP Ach...
  • Page 132 CARD FUNCTIONS SCENE FILE SHADING SELECT (page 146) USER FILE SHADING (USER) SD CARD FORMAT CAC PROPRETY LENS SETUP CAC CARD READ (page 146) CAC FILE DELETE CAC FILE INIT OTHER FUNCTIONS USER FILE IRIS ADJUST (page 147) 1394 CONTOROL 1394 CMD SEL ACCESS LED ALARM...

  • Page 133: Setup Menu List

    Setup menu list SCENE FILE screen Item Setting Notes LOAD/SAVE/INIT Loads, saves and initializes settings of the scene file • A change in scene files affects only assigned to the current scene dial position (one F1 the scene file at the current scene dial –...
  • Page 134 Item Setting Notes MASTER PED Adjusts the black master pedestal that serves as the • Hold down the JOG dial button and video reference. turn it downwards or upwards and maintain this position to quickly –100 ... +15 ... +100 change values.

  • Page 135: System Setup Screen

    Item Setting Notes V DETAIL FREQ Sets vertical detail. THIN: Produces fine detail. MID: Produces less detail and wider edging. THICK: Produces even less detail and the widest edging effect. • Progressive recording made at THIN or MID cause horizontal lines or oblique lines that are almost horizontal to flicker when viewed on a normal monitor TV (60i (50i): Interlace).
  • Page 136 Item Setting Notes REC FORMAT (Continued from the previous page) • Not available when 1080i or 720P (when SYSTEM MODE is 720-59.94P) is set in SYSTEM MODE and REC AVC-I100/60P, AVC-I100/30PN, SIGNAL is 1394. AVC-I100/24PN: Uses the AVC-I 100 codec for •...

  • Page 137: Sw Mode Screen

    Item Setting Notes PC MODE SELECT Sets camera operating mode when PC MODE is set to • Not available when PC MODE is set ON and an external device is connected via USB. to ON. USB HOST: Selects USB 2.0 for connecting an external hard disk drive.

  • Page 138: Recording Setup Screen

    Item Setting Notes USER MAIN Sets the function assigned to the USER MAIN button. • When a remote control unit (AJ- REC REVIEW, SPOTLIGHT, BACKLIGHT, ATW, RC10G) or extension control unit (AG- ATWLOCK, GAIN: 24 dB, Y GET, DRS, TEXT MEMO, EC4G) is connected, the SPOTLIGHT SLOT SEL, SHOT MARK, MAG A.
  • Page 139 Item Setting Notes ONE SHOT TIME Sets the duration for one-shot recording. • Available only when REC FUNCTION 1frm, 2frm, 4frm, 8frm, 16frm, 1s is set to ONE SHOT. For details, refer to [One-shot recording (ONE SHOT REC)] (page 43). INTERVAL TIME Sets the time interval of interval recording.

  • Page 140: Audio Setup Screen

    AUDIO SETUP screen Item Setting Notes FRONT VR CH1 Enables/disables Front Audio Level control of CH1 • When the AUDIO SELECT CH1 switch input. is set to AUTO and auto adjustment FRONT: Enables Front Audio Level control of mode is active, the Front Audio Level microphone input to CH1.
  • Page 141 Item Setting Notes 25M REC CH SEL Selects the audio channels to be recorded in the • Not available in the following DVCPRO and DV formats. conditions. 2CH: Only recorded on CH1 and CH2. - When SYSTEM MODE is 1080-59.94i 4CH: Records on all four channels.

  • Page 142: Output Sel Screen

    Item Setting Notes 1394 AUDIO OUT Selects audio channel output to 1394 OUT in DVCPRO • Available only when SYSTEM MODE or DV mode. is set to 480-59.94i (576-50i) and REC CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4 FORMAT is set to DVCPRO or DV. OUTPUT SEL screen Item Setting...

  • Page 143: Display Setup Screen

    DISPLAY SETUP screen Item Setting Notes EVF PEAK LEVEL Adjusts the peaking level of the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. –7 ... 0 ... +7 EVF PEAK FREQ Adjusts the peaking frequency of the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. HIGH, LOW EVF SETTING Adjusts viewfinder brightness and contrast on a subscreen.

  • Page 144: Battery Setup Screen

    Item Setting Notes DATE/TIME Sets the date and time display. TIME: Hours, minutes and second display DATE: Year, month and day display TIME&DATE: Hours, minutes, seconds and year, month and day display OFF: Not displayed LEVEL METER Sets the Audio Level Meter display. ON, OFF ZOOM Sets the lens zoom value display.
  • Page 145 Item Setting Notes HYTRON50 NEAR Sets the near end voltage for HYTRON50. (Adjustable in 0.1 V units.) 11.0 V ... 13.4 V ... 15.0 V HYTRON140 NEAR Sets the near end voltage for HYTRON140. (Adjustable in 0.1 V units.) 11.0 V ... 13.1 V ... 15.0 V DIONIC90 NEAR Sets the near end voltage for DIONIC90.

  • Page 146: Card Functions Screen

    CARD FUNCTIONS screen Item Setting Notes SCENE FILE Reads/writes scene files from/onto the SD memory • Not available when compiling to a clip card. in one-clip recording mode. FILE SELECT: Selects scene files (1 to 4). READ: Reads the selected scene file (1 – 4) settings stored on the SD memory card.

  • Page 147: Other Functions Screen

    OTHER FUNCTIONS screen Item Setting Notes USER FILE Saves user files to camera memory, loads them into • Not available in the following camera memory or initializes them. (For details, refer conditions. to page 89.) - When USB DEVICE mode is LOAD, SAVE, INITIAL enabled.

  • Page 148: Diagnostic Screen

    DIAGNOSTIC screen Item Setting Notes VERSION Indicates the version of the firmware used in this camera. A subscreen provides details on which firmware versions are used. (Subscreen) CAM SOFT: Camera microprocessor software SYSCON SOFT: Software for system control microprocessor P2CS BL2-1: Boot program 1 for P2 control microprocessor P2CS BL2-2: Boot program 2 for P2 control microprocessor...

  • Page 149: Functionality Provided By Connections To Usb 2.0 Connector

    To make a USB connection, you must first install the P2 software on the supplied CD-ROM on the computer. Select Procedures for making connections to a the “AG-HPX370” driver. This USB driver supports only computer the Windows operating system. For details, refer to the installation manual.

  • Page 150: Usb Host Mode

    TerminatingUSBmode PresstheTHUMBNAILbutton. Use one of the following three methods. • The thumbnail screen opens. • Set the camera POWER switch to OFF. • Make sure that USB HOST appears at the bottom • Set the PC MODE option in the SYSTEM SETUP right of the screen.
  • Page 151 • This unit does not support hard disk drives that are 2 TB or FAT formatted hard disk larger. Viewing hard disk drive data Use the following procedures to view data on a hard disk drive connected via USB. SwitchtoUSBhostmode. For details, refer to [Switching to USB Host Mode] (page 150).
  • Page 152 6 REMAIN 9 DATE/TIME Indicates remaining capacity (units: GB) on the hard Indicates the date and time data was recorded on the disk drive. partition. 7 Partition number 10 SERIAL Indicates the number of partitions (in units of P2 cards) Indicates the serial number of P2 card that originally on the hard disk drive.
  • Page 153  NOTE SelectOPERATIONFORMAT(HDD)inthe • A TYPE S hard disk drive can write data in card units. Up to menuanduseacursorbuttonandtheSET 23 P2 cards can be saved to a hard disk drive. buttontoselectYES. The P2 card data recorded on a hard disk drive are recognized as separate drives.
  • Page 154 • A hard disk drive is a precision instrument whose read and write functions may fail in some operating andpresstheSETbutton. environments. • Please note that Panasonic accepts no liability whatsoever for data loss or other losses either direct or SelectOPERATIONIMPORTALLfrom indirect arising from hard disk damage or other defects.

  • Page 155: Connections To The Dvcpro/Dv Connector

    Connections to the DVCPRO/DV Connector Recording signals input to the Time Code and User Bits • When input from the IEEE1394 interface is selected, DVCPRO/DV connector the time code or user bits input to the TC IN connector cannot be recorded on a P2 card. •...

  • Page 156: Control Of External Devices Through 1394 Connection

    Control of external devices through 6-pintype 1394 connection Connecting an external device for backup recording to the DVCPRO/DV connector allows the operator to control start and stop recording from the camera. 4-pintype • AV signals may be disrupted when connected devices Connecta194cable(DVcable). are turned on and off or when the interface cable is For details, see [Precautions in 1394 Connections]...

  • Page 157: Inspections Before Shooting

    Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections Inspections Before Shooting Make sure you check that the system is operating normally Inspecting the Camera Unit before embarking on a shoot. We recommend using a colour video monitor to check the image. Setthezoomtoelectriczoommodeandcheck Preparing for Inspections thezoomoperation.

  • Page 158: Inspecting The Memory Recording Functions

    Inspecting the Memory Recording Inspecting the Audio Level Automatic Adjustment Functions Make sure you successively carry out the inspections from SettheAUDIOSELECTCH1andCH [Inspecting the P2 Card Recording] to [Inspecting the switchesto[AUTO]. Earphone and Speaker]. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording SettheAUDIOINswitchto[FRONT]. Checkonthedisplayinsidetheviewfinderthat AimthemicrophoneconnectedtotheMICIN theremainingPcardrecordingcapacityis jackatanappropriatesoundsource.Then,...
  • Page 159 Inspection for Using an External Inspection of the clock, time code, and Microphone user bits ConnectanexternalmicrophonetotheREAR1 Settheuserbitsasrequired. andREARconnectors. Please refer to [Setting user bits] (page 67) for the setting procedures. SettheAUDIOINswitchto[REAR]. Setthetimecode. Please refer to [Setting the Time Code] (page 69) for SettheLINE/MIC/+48Vselectorswitcheson the setting procedures.

  • Page 160: Maintenance

    Maintenance Eyepiece Care Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder Detach the eyepiece to remove dust from the LCD screen  When the outer lens is soiled inside the viewfinder. Remove surface dust using a soft brush or blower For details, refer to [Detaching the eyepiece] (this page). brush before cleaning with a commercially available Use a soft brush or blower brush to remove dust from the lens cleaner (or lens cleaning paper).

  • Page 161: Warning System

    Warning System Warning Description Tables If a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on, or during operation, this will be indicated by the WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder and a warning tone. Warning description Warning LCD or viewfinder Warning Alarm Priority...
  • Page 162 Warning description Warning LCD or viewfinder Warning Alarm Priority Tally lamp and recording/playback Countermeasures type indication lamp tone operation Check the camera and device The DVCPRO/DV cable 1394 Blinks 4 Blinks 4 connections, 1394 INITIAL ERROR Blinks has become disconnected connection times per times per...

  • Page 163: Warning And Error Display For Thumbnail Operation And Usb Host Mode

    Warning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation and USB HOST MODE Item Message Description Measure Data cannot be accessed because it is Restore media and clips to normal state CANNOT ACCESS! corrupted or for other reasons. before access. Any thumbnails that cannot be produced on the AVC-Intra 100 or AVC-Intra 50 and CANNOT CHANGE! Set SYSTEM MODE according to the clips.
  • Page 164 Item Message Description Measure CANNOT ACCESS An error occurred during P2 card access. Check P2 card. CARD! CANNOT ACCESS An error occurred during hard disk access. Check hard disk status and connection. TARGET! CANNOT FORMAT! The hard disk cannot be initialized. Connect another hard disk drive.

  • Page 165: Updating The Firmware Incorporated Into The Unit

    Logger) PASS (P2 Asset Support System) is only available to customers who have completed customer registration with Panasonic. Log in to PASS and use the dedicated tool (P2_Status_Logger) to check the version information of the firmware on the unit and download links to pages containing the necessary firmware. For further information about downloading and using P2_Status_Logger, log in to PASS and refer to the relevant pages.
  • Page 166 Chapter 10 Index Connector signal ..........174 Control of external devices ......156 MENU 1394 AUDIO OUT ..........142 Copying ............118 MENU 1394 CMD SEL ..........147 Counter .............. 73 MENU 1394 CONFIG ..........148 cue up ............... 47 1394 connection ..........
  • Page 167 Microphone ............104 MENU MID GAIN ............137 MENU GAMMA ............134 MODE CHECK ........... 81 GENLOCK ............73 MENU MODEL NAME ..........148 MENU GL PHASE ............147 MENU MONITOR SELECT .......... 141 MENU H PHASE ............147 MENU NAME EDIT ............
  • Page 168 MENU REC FUNCTION ..........138 REC REVIEW Function ........46 MENU TC MODE ............139 MENU REC SIGNAL ........... 135 MENU TC OUT ............142 Reconnection ..........118 MENU TC VIDEO SYNCHRO ........142 Recording formats ..........49 MENU TEST TONE ............141 Recording functions ........
  • Page 169 MENU W.BAL.PRESET ..........137 Warning System ..........161 warnings ............78 Waveform monitor ..........86 MENU WFM ..............138 White Balance ........... 55 White Shading Compensation ......100 wireless receiver ..........104 MENU WIRELESS TYPE ..........141 MENU WIRELESS WARN ..........141 Zebra pattern .............

  • Page 170: Dimensions And Specifications

    Chapter 11 Specifications Dimensions and specifications Dimensions 441 mm (17-3/8 inches) 251 mm (9-7/8 inches) 150 mm (5-7/8 inches) 343 mm (3-1/2 inches) 246 mm (9-11/16 inches) Specifications General Power supply: DC12 V (11 V to 17 V) Power consumption: 19 W (with the supplied lens, 3.2 LCD monitor) indicates safety information.
  • Page 171 Camera Unit Pickup devices: 1/3-inch progressive, 2.2-megapixel, 3MOS sensor Lens mount: 1/3-inch bayonet type Color separation optical Prism system system: ND filter: 4 positions (CLEAR, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, 1/64ND) Gain settings: –3/0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+24 dB Shutter speed: • 60i/60p mode: 1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. •...
  • Page 172 Digital video Unit Sampling Frequency: AVC-Intra 100/DVCPRO HD: Y: 74.1758 MHz, P : 37.0879 MHz (59.94 Hz) Y: 74.2500 MHz, P : 37.1250 MHz (50 Hz) DVCPRO50: Y: 13.5 MHz, P : 6.75 MHz DVCPRO: Y: 13.5 MHz, P : 3.375 MHz Quantizing: AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50: 10 bits DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV: 8 bits...
  • Page 173 Details about user registration and the extended warranty: Please note, this is a site that is not maintained by Panasonic Canada Inc. The Panasonic Canada Inc. privacy policy does not apply and is not applicable in relation to any Please note, this is a site that is not maintained by Panasonic Canada Inc. The Panasonic Canada Inc. privacy policy does not apply and is not applicable in relation to any information submitted.

  • Page 174: Connector Signal Description

    CAM DATA (H) CAM DATA (C) CAM CONT (H) +12 V CAM CONT (C) R/C ON Panasonic Part No. K1AA104H0038 R/C VIDEO OUT Manufacturer Part No. HA16RX-4P (SW1) (76) R/C VIDEO GND (Hirose Electric Co.) UNREG +12 V (Max 0.6 A) Panasonic Part No.
  • Page 175 ZOOM-POSI RF WARN RF warning input from a wireless FOCUS-POSI receiver SPARE Not used Not used Panasonic Parts No. K1AY112JA001 SPARE 1 Not used Manufacturer Part No. HR10A-10R-12SC (71) SPARE 2 Not used (Hirose Electric Co.) EXT CLK Not used...
  • Page 176 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

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