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Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG- P
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
D ENGLISH
F1205S1125-H
Printed in Japan
VQT0S52-1
Reference Menu Displays Editing Playback Shooting Preparation Description Before use
of parts
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CAUTION: CAUTION THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET OUT- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK LET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE DO NOT OPEN EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCES- CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SIBLE. SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIP- NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE MENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT PERSONNEL. THE POWER CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
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FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AG-HVX200P Trade Name: PANASONIC Responsible Party: P anasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 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 interference received, including int
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Software information for this product 1. Customer advisory: This product includes software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL); customers have the right to download, modify, and redistribute source code for this software. Descriptions of the GPL and LGPL are stored on the installation CD included with this camera-recorder. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English)). To download the relevant
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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 Remove the cassette tape ............................... 30 Before use Cassette tapes ................................................ 31 Using SD memory cards ..............................32 Software information for this product ..........4 Installing and removing the SD memory card . 32 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........5 Formatting SD memory card ........................... 32 Outline of operations .....................................8 Cautions in using SD memory cards .......
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Using the Counter ........................................58 Copying from P2 cards to the hard disk drive Counter display (P2 card / Tape) ..................... 58 (1394 HOST mode) ................................84 Memory stop mode (Tape) .............................. 58 Warnings ......................................................... 85 1394TC preset mode ...................................... 58 Dubbing ......................................................... 86 Charging the built-in bat
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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 Defi nition) recording and smooth editing/dubbing. Flow of shooting, playing and saving The setting values such as the user fi le 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 82) 4 The data (fi le) is transferred for nonlinear editing on your computer or other unit. P2 card Computer USB2.0 (Windows) IEEE1394 (Macintosh) 1394 host mode (Page 84) 5 The unit directly controls the external hard disk drive, and transfers the data (fi le) 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 can
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Read this fi rst! 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 rec
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Accessories 1 Battery AC Adapter AC power supply cord Wireless remote /DC cord control and button 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 cable (3) Documents and CDs 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 132) 2 When using 1394 cabl
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Description of parts Right side and rear side 35 7 9 11 19 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/ THUMBNAIL 23 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 73) 2 Zoom ring (Page 33) If you don’t need the zoom ring pin, fi t it in
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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 76) 3 USB terminal (Mini-B) (Pages 77 and 82) 4 PHONES jack (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) (Page 76) 5 1394 terminal (Page 77) 6 SD memory card slot (Pages 32 and 56) 7 CAM REMOTE jack FOCUS/IRIS (3.5 mm mini jack) You can connect a remote control unit to control th
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Remote control 1 DATE/TIME button (Page 75) The following buttons are for functions that cannot 2 OSD button (Page 75) be executed on the camera-recorder. 3 COUNTER button (Page 58) 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 58) • PB. ZOOM Same function as the COUNTER RESET button on the main unit. 5 A.DUB button (Page 80) Same function as the AUDIO DUB button on the main unit. 6 REC button
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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 fl at, and slide it in scenes are shot in the DVCPRO HD mode on a the direction shown below. P2 card while using the viewfi nder. • 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 (1) 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 remot
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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 specifi ed Mode button ON operations. ON: The camera recorder turns off automatical
