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Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG-HVX200AP
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
D ENGLISH
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Printed in Japan
VQT1Q85
Reference Menu Displays Editing Playback Shooting Preparation Description Before use
of parts
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Read this first! indicates safety information. CAUTION CAUTION: Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN For Battery Pack • Replace only with same or specified type. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC • Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire. SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. • Do not store in temperatures over 60°C (140°F). REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE • Do not leave the battery in a
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IMPORTANT “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” indicates safety information. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HVX200AP 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 co
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Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery Pack (Rechargeable Battery) Thank you for using a Panasonic product. It has been our policy to recommend that the genuine Panasonic battery pack be used for any Panasonic product that uses a battery pack, including digital cameras. It has, however, been found that imitation battery packs that look very similar to the genuine Panasonic battery pack are marketed in some markets. Some of these imitation battery packs are not equipped with any
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the pol
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Contents Preparing to shoot using a tape ...................... 29 Read this first! ................................................2 Shooting in auto mode .................................... 29 Checking scenes taken (REC CHECK) ........... 30 Before use Remove the cassette tape ............................... 30 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Cassette tapes ................................................ 31 Panasonic Battery Pack Using SD/SDHC memory cards ...................32 (Recharge
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Saving scene files and other settings Copying from P2 cards to the hard disk drive on SD memory cards ............................57 (1394 HOST mode) ................................85 Clip metadata ................................................58 Warnings ......................................................... 86 Using the Counter ........................................59 Dubbing ......................................................... 87 Counter display (P2 card / Tape) ................
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Outline of operations This unit is compatible with P2 (Professional Plug-in) cards or DV cassette tapes. The P2 card has a large capacity with a high transfer rate, and allows you sophisticated movie-making on this handy camera, including HD (High Definition) recording and smooth editing/dubbing. Flow of shooting, playing and saving The setting values such as the user file are saved to and read from the SD memory card. P2 mode shooting and playback Cassette tape shooting and 1 2 (Pages 25 and
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Saving and editing on external devices PC mode (Page 83) 4 The data (file) is transferred for nonlinear editing on your computer or other unit. P2 card Computer USB2.0 (Windows) IEEE1394 (Macintosh) 1394 host mode (Page 85) 5 The unit directly controls the external hard disk drive, and transfers the data (file) to it. External hard disk ∗ IEEE1394 (SBP-2 ) DV cassette tape IEEE1394 (Windows/Macintosh) Computer/ Memory card recorder Video equipment/ Television AV cable Component The contents
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Precaution for use Always take some trial shots before actual shooting. • When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting. Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone. • These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the recorded contents. Before making a recording, set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 24) Panasonic makes no guarantees for your r
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Accessories 1 ∗ Battery AC Adapter AC power supply cord Wireless remote /DC cord control and battery (CR2025) Eye cup Microphone holder 6-mm screws (2) Microphone holder 12-mm screws (2) adapter 2 ∗ Shoulder belt Component PIN-BNC conversion Ferrite core video cable plugs (3) Documents and CD A lens hood cap (page 18) and INPUT 1/2 terminal (page 14) cover are attached to the camera-recorder. ∗1 For part numbers for the battery, see “OPTIONAL UNITS”. (Page 136) ∗2 When using 1394 cable (s
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Description of parts Right side and rear side 19 35 7 9 11 4 68 10 12 18 20 1 2 2 1 13 14 16 22 24 26 28 31 15 17 21 23 25 27 29 30 1 POWER switch (Page 20) 24 Remote control sensor (Rear) 2 START/STOP button (Pages 25 and 29) 25 Tally lamp (Rear) (Page 20) 3 OPEN/EJECT switch (Page 29) 26 MEDIA (P2/TAPE) switch (Pages 25 and 29) 4 REC CHECK button (Pages 25 and 30) 27 EVF DTL button (Page 22) 5 HANDLE ZOOM switch (Page 33) 28 Power terminal (Page 17) 6 Zoom button (Page 33) 29 AUDIO control (Pa
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Left side 1 24 3 22 REC END SEARCH AUDIO DUB/ 23 THUMBNAIL 19 SET 24 20 MENU 21 PAGE/ AUDIO MON/VAR 25 26 27 18 BARS SHUTTER SPEED SEL RESET CH 1 SELECT CH 2 SELECT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INT(L) INT(R) ON ON INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OFF OFF INPUT 2 MIC POWER +48V AUDIO ZEBRA OIS COUNTER RESET/TC SET AWB ZOOM SERVO MANUAL 8 10 12 14 16 56 7 9 11 13 15 17 28 29 30 31 32 1 Focus ring (Page 38) 21 PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR button (Pages 46 and 74) 2 Zoom ring (Page 33) If you don’t need the zoom ring pin, fit it int
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Description of parts (continued) Terminals and mounting parts 12 USB 2.0 3 4 1394 5 CAM REMOTE 6 11 S-VIDEO IN/OUT ZOOM SS 8 CH1 FOCUS IRIS 9 IN/ 12 AUDIO OUT CH2 COMPONENT IN/ OUT OUT 7 13 10 VIDEO 1 Light shoe 2 Microphone shoe (Page 77) 3 USB terminal (Mini-B) (Pages 78 and 83) 4 Headphone jack (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) (Page 77) 5 1394 terminal (Page 78) 6 SD memory card slot (Pages 32 and 57) ∗ 7 CAM REMOTE jack FOCUS/IRIS (3.5 mm mini jack) You can connect a remote control unit to contro
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Remote control 1 DATE/TIME button (Page 76) The following buttons are for functions that cannot 2 OSD button (Page 76) be executed on the camera-recorder. 3 COUNTER button (Page 59) Same function as the COUNTER button on the • PHOTO SHOT • TITLE main unit. • MULTI/P-IN-P • SELECT • STORE • OFF/ON 4 COUNTER RESET button (Page 59) • PB. ZOOM Same function as the COUNTER RESET button on the main unit. 5 A.DUB button (Page 81) Same function as the AUDIO DUB button on the main unit. 6 REC butto
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The battery Charging Before using the battery, fully charge it with the AC Recording time of included battery adapter. Recharging time Continuous recording time Keep a spare battery with you. Approx. 330 min. Approx. 140 min. 1 Align the battery with the “ ” marking on • The times given above are approximate for when the AC adapter, place it flat, and slide it in scenes are shot in the DVCPRO HD mode on a the direction shown below. P2 card while using the viewfinder. • You cannot charge th
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Installing and removing the power supply Installing and removing the battery Installation Removal Insert the battery until it clicks into place. 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check that the mode lamp is off. 2 Remove the battery while pressing the battery release button. • Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not fall. Battery release button Mode lamp Connecting and disconnecting the power cord Installation Removal 1 Connect the DC cord to the AC adapter. 1 Set the
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Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand. 1 Open the cover and adjust the length. 2 Close the cover. • Make sure the cover is fully closed. Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera. 20 mm or more 20 mm or more Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood • Loosen the screw and turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it. Attaching the lens hood • Turn the lens hood clockwise and fi
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The remote control Insert the battery Remote control setup When using two camera-recorders simultaneously, 1 Push the catch in the direction shown by set this camera-recorder and the remote control arrow to remove the holder. to either [VCR1] or [VCR2] so the remote control does not operate the wrong camera-recorder by mistake. Setting • Wireless remote control Press the STOP ( ) and STILL ADV ( ) buttons 2 Insert the battery with the “+” marked side at the same time to set the remote c
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Turn on/off the camera While pressing the lock release, move the POWER switch to ON or OFF. Turn on the camera: The mode lamp (CAMERA) lights red (CAMERA mode) and the camera is now in the shooting standby mode. Turn off the camera: The red mode lamp goes out. • Power saving mode The camera-recorder performs as follows when you pause or leave it in standby mode for about 5 minutes, and do not perform any specified Mode button ON operations. ON: The camera recorder turns off automatical
