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This product is eligible for the P2HD
5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For
details, see page 163. Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No. AG-HPX300P
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
ENGLISH
S0109T3059 -P D
Printed in Japan VQT2C25-3
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Read this first! indicatessafetyinf ormation. CAUTION: CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by its handle while DO NOT OPEN the conversion lens or another accessory is attached. Due to the added weight of the conversion lens, any CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, strong jolt to the handle may damage the unit or DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). result in personal injury. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVI
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indicatessaf etyinf ormation. FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HPX300P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of Nor th America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any int
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Precautions for Use Caution regarding laser beams TheMOS sensor maybedamagedifitisexposedto laserlight. Whenusingthecamer a-recorderinlocationswherelaserirradiationequipmentisused,be careful nottoallowthelaser beamtoshinedirectlyonthelens. PLEASE NOTE: Whenpreparingtorecordimportantevents,alwaysshootsomeadvancetestf ootage,toverifythatbothpicturesand soundarebeingrecordednormally. Shouldvideooraudiorecordingfaild
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Contents Read this first! ................................................................................................................. 2 Precautions for Use ......................................................................................................... 4 Chapter 1 Overview Camera Unit Features ..................................................................................................... 8 Recording and Playback Features ................................................
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Setting FBC function ............................................................................................. 52 Assigning functions to USER buttons ........................................................................... 53 Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels .................................. 54 Selecting Audio Input Signals ............................................................................... 54 Adjusting Recording Levels .......................
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Thumbnail Screen ............................................................................................... 102 Selecting Thumbnails .......................................................................................... 104 Playing back Clips .............................................................................................. 104 Switching the Thumbnail Display ........................................................................ 105 Changing thumbnails ...............
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Chapter1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview The AG-HPX300P P2 memory card camera-recorder features a camera unit equipped with a 1/3 inch 2.2 megapixel 3MOS sensor and a recording and playback unit that provides AVC-Intra 100 compression recording as standard to offer HD full pixel and full sampling for superb image quality and high-quality video. It handles multiple HD and SD formats: AVC-Intra, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV compression recording. The P2 card provides a reliability, speed and
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Chapter1 Overview Slow, synchro and high speed shutter *1 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-HPX300P also features a synchro scan function that is ideal for capturing screen shots from a computer monitor. Scene file dial This dial allows you to instantly retrieve settings that suit shooting conditions. Six preset
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Chapter1 Overview Recording and Playback Features A variety of interfaces USB.0connector(HOST/DEVICE) A USB 2.0 connection to a computer or other device allows you to use P2 cards in the camera as mass storage. The USB host function makes it possible to save P2 card data to an external hard disk connected via USB 2.0 and clips stored on the hard disk can be viewed and written back to a P2 card. DVCPRO/DVinputandoutputprovidedas standardfeature IEEE1394 compliant ext
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Chapter1 Overview Other features Pre-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. One-shotREC: Convenient for producing animation, this mode records for a set time (f
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Chapter1 Overview Outline of operations The AG-HPX300P 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 139) The data (file) is transferred for nonlinear editing on your computer or other unit. P2 card Computer USB2.0 (DEVICE) Using USB HOST mode to connect an external device via t
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Chapter1 Overview System Configuration Rain cover Soft carrying case SHAN-RC700 AJ-SC900 Hard carrying case *5 Remote control unit AJ-HT901G AJ-RC10G Shotgun microphone Remote control cable (Phantom +48 V) AJ-C10050G AG-MC200G AJ-MC700P Battery *1 PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14 *2 Lens HYTRON50/140 (Bayonet type) DIONIC90/160 FUJINON, CANON V-mount ENDURA E-7/7S AG-HPX300P type ENDURA E-10/10S Tripod adapter battery plate SHAN-TM700 NP-L7 Holder Video encoder card *6 *4 plate NP battery holder A
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Chapter1 Overview Standard accessories *1 *1 *2 *1 *2 *1 *2 Lens Front lens cap Rear lens cap Zoom lever For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (page 89). *1 *2 *1 *1 *3 Connector cap Lens hood Lens hood cap Eye cup For details, refer to [Attaching the Eye Cup] (page 98) *4 *4 Shoulder belt FRONT AUDIO LEVEL knob Mount cap XLR connector cap (screw included) For details, refer to For details, refer to [Attaching the FRONT [Attaching the Shoulder AUDIO LEVEL Control Strap] (page 9
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Chapter PartsandtheirFunctions Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section 17 6 13 2 16 6 5 14 8 1 4 3 15 10 12 11 7 9 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. 2 Battery holder A battery from Anton/Bauer is mounted here. 10 Lens cable/microphone cable clamp For details, refer to [Mounting the Battery and Setting This clamp secures the lens and mi
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Chapter PartsandtheirFunctions Audio (input) Function Section 7 2 8 6 4 1 3 5 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 TYPE in the AUDIO SETUP screen to DUAL. • A phantom-powered microphone may be connected. To use a phantom-powered microphone, set the menu 5 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2) connec
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Chapter PartsandtheirFunctions Audio (output) Function Section 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 1 MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2, CH3/4 4 Speaker selector switch The speaker outputs EE sound during recording and 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. light or blink. EE sound and reproduced sound are not CH1/2: Si
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Chapter PartsandtheirFunctions Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section 1 9 8 11 3 4 10 5 6 7 2 4 AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch Shooting and Recording (camera unit) AWB: Automatically adjusts the white balance. Set 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 balance, which takes a
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Chapter PartsandtheirFunctions 6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch 8 DISP/MODE CHK button This switch selects the video signals sent from • Pr ess 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. • A second pr ess of the button turns the display back CAM. AUTO KNEE ON: on and holding it down displays shooting conditions Video being recorded through the camera is and funct
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Chapter PartsandtheirFunctions 19 18 31 12 20 25 24 28 23 21 30 29 32 14 16 15 17 27 22 26 13 15 y FF (fast forward) button Shooting and Recording/Playback 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. Press this button to start recording and press once If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the again to stop it. beginning of the next clip
