Operating Instructions
Page 1
Before use . For details, see page 5. F0808T0 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT1U92 AG-HPX170P Preparation Shooting Playback Editing Displays Menu Reference Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use Description of parts This product is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No.
Before use . For details, see page 5. F0808T0 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT1U92 AG-HPX170P Preparation Shooting Playback Editing Displays Menu Reference Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use Description of parts This product is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No.
Operating Instructions
Page 2
... NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION: Danger of Remote Controller • Replace battery with doors and windows closed. • Use specified charger. Camera-Recorder The rating plate is attached, take hold of the AC Adapter. CAUTION: EXCESSIVE SOUND PRESSURE FROM EARPHONES AND HEADPHONES CAN CAUSE HEARING LOSS. When...
... NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION: Danger of Remote Controller • Replace battery with doors and windows closed. • Use specified charger. Camera-Recorder The rating plate is attached, take hold of the AC Adapter. CAUTION: EXCESSIVE SOUND PRESSURE FROM EARPHONES AND HEADPHONES CAN CAUSE HEARING LOSS. When...
Operating Instructions
Page 4
... The wide blade or the third prong are marketed in some markets. It has been our policy to recommend that the genuine Panasonic battery pack be advised that is to use a battery pack. We appreciate your kind understanding and cooperation in accordance with the apparatus...Panasonic Battery Pack (Rechargeable Battery) Thank you that we are used in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. It has, however, been found that imitation battery packs that uses a battery pack, including digital cameras...
... The wide blade or the third prong are marketed in some markets. It has been our policy to recommend that the genuine Panasonic battery pack be advised that is to use a battery pack. We appreciate your kind understanding and cooperation in accordance with the apparatus...Panasonic Battery Pack (Rechargeable Battery) Thank you that we are used in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. It has, however, been found that imitation battery packs that uses a battery pack, including digital cameras...
Operating Instructions
Page 5
... extended warranty is not available in English).) • LEICA is a trademark of Leica Microsystems IRGmbH. • DICOMAR is a trademark of Leica Camera AG. • SD logo is covered by Panasonic Canada Inc. Software information for up to five years of free warranty repairs. Customer advisory: This product includes software licensed under the...
... extended warranty is not available in English).) • LEICA is a trademark of Leica Microsystems IRGmbH. • DICOMAR is a trademark of Leica Camera AG. • SD logo is covered by Panasonic Canada Inc. Software information for up to five years of free warranty repairs. Customer advisory: This product includes software licensed under the...
Operating Instructions
Page 6
Contents Read this first 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery Pack (Rechargeable Battery 4 Software information for this product 5 Before use Outline of operations 8 Precaution for use 9 Accessories 10 Optional units 10 About this ... 17 Detaching and attaching the lens hood........... 17 The remote control 18 Insert the battery 18 Remote control setup 18 Turn on/off the camera 19 Tally lamp 19 Viewfinder 20 Using the viewfinder 20 Using the LCD 21 Emphasizing outlines 21 Adjusting the screen display 22 Adjusting the backlight...
Contents Read this first 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery Pack (Rechargeable Battery 4 Software information for this product 5 Before use Outline of operations 8 Precaution for use 9 Accessories 10 Optional units 10 About this ... 17 Detaching and attaching the lens hood........... 17 The remote control 18 Insert the battery 18 Remote control setup 18 Turn on/off the camera 19 Tally lamp 19 Viewfinder 20 Using the viewfinder 20 Using the LCD 21 Emphasizing outlines 21 Adjusting the screen display 22 Adjusting the backlight...
Operating Instructions
Page 7
...94 Using the menus 94 Initializing the menu settings 95 Setup menu structure 96 CAM (camera) mode menu 96 MCR (playback) mode menu 97 Setup menu list 98 SCENE FILE screen 98 CAMERA SETUP screen 100 SW MODE screen 101 AUTO SW screen 103 RECORDING SETUP screen 104 PLAYBACK...screen 109 OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 110 OPTION MENU screen 112 Reference Before calling for service 113 Operating precautions 116 Updating the driver in the camera 118 Cleaning 119 Storage Precautions 120 How to handle data recorded on P2 cards..... 121 Checkpoints for using memory cards 122 Recording format ...
...94 Using the menus 94 Initializing the menu settings 95 Setup menu structure 96 CAM (camera) mode menu 96 MCR (playback) mode menu 97 Setup menu list 98 SCENE FILE screen 98 CAMERA SETUP screen 100 SW MODE screen 101 AUTO SW screen 103 RECORDING SETUP screen 104 PLAYBACK...screen 109 OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 110 OPTION MENU screen 112 Reference Before calling for service 113 Operating precautions 116 Updating the driver in the camera 118 Cleaning 119 Storage Precautions 120 How to handle data recorded on P2 cards..... 121 Checkpoints for using memory cards 122 Recording format ...
Operating Instructions
Page 8
... AV cable Component video cable USB2.0 (Windows) IEEE1394 (Macintosh) IEEE1394 (SBP-2*) Video equipment/ Television The data (file) is transferred for nonlinear editing on this handy camera, including HD (High Definition) recording and smooth editing/dubbing.
... AV cable Component video cable USB2.0 (Windows) IEEE1394 (Macintosh) IEEE1394 (SBP-2*) Video equipment/ Television The data (file) is transferred for nonlinear editing on this handy camera, including HD (High Definition) recording and smooth editing/dubbing.
Operating Instructions
Page 9
... recordings in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used, be damaged if it is intended for your recordings. • Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for private use Always take some trial shots and check that the sound and images have been recorded properly before actual ... other usage notes, see page 116. Do not force the tripod screw beyond this unit. For other than 1/4-20UNC. When using the camera-recorder in cases where images and/or sound were not recorded as weddings), always take some trial shots before actual shooting. • When shooting...
... recordings in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used, be damaged if it is intended for your recordings. • Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for private use Always take some trial shots and check that the sound and images have been recorded properly before actual ... other usage notes, see page 116. Do not force the tripod screw beyond this unit. For other than 1/4-20UNC. When using the camera-recorder in cases where images and/or sound were not recorded as weddings), always take some trial shots before actual shooting. • When shooting...
Operating Instructions
Page 10
References • References are attached to accessory battery) About this manual Note concerning illustrations in these instructions • Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the actual camera-recorder. Lens hood INPUT terminal cover (2) *1 For part numbers for microphone holder 6-mm screws (2) Microphone holder adapter 12-mm... to the both ends of the cable. (Page 77) Optional units • XLR microphone AG-MC200G • Battery CGA-D54 (5400 mAh: equivalent to the camera-recorder.
References • References are attached to accessory battery) About this manual Note concerning illustrations in these instructions • Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the actual camera-recorder. Lens hood INPUT terminal cover (2) *1 For part numbers for microphone holder 6-mm screws (2) Microphone holder adapter 12-mm... to the both ends of the cable. (Page 77) Optional units • XLR microphone AG-MC200G • Battery CGA-D54 (5400 mAh: equivalent to the camera-recorder.
Operating Instructions
Page 14
... STILL ADV button ( , ) (Page 18) 10 STOP button ( g ) (Page 63) 11 FF/ button ( y) (Page 63) Buttons for functions that cannot be executed on the camera-recorder. • PHOTO SHOT • TITLE • A.DUB • MULTI/P-IN-P • SELECT • STORE • OFF/ON • PB.ZOOM • INDEX 1 START/... INDEX 14 SELECT STORE VAR. SEARCH button (Page 74) 15 MENU button (Page 94) Functions the same as the MENU button on the camera buttons Function the same as the Operation lever on the main unit. 13 ZOOM/VOL buttons (Page 30) 14 VAR. SEARCH OFF/ON P.B....
... STILL ADV button ( , ) (Page 18) 10 STOP button ( g ) (Page 63) 11 FF/ button ( y) (Page 63) Buttons for functions that cannot be executed on the camera-recorder. • PHOTO SHOT • TITLE • A.DUB • MULTI/P-IN-P • SELECT • STORE • OFF/ON • PB.ZOOM • INDEX 1 START/... INDEX 14 SELECT STORE VAR. SEARCH button (Page 74) 15 MENU button (Page 94) Functions the same as the MENU button on the camera buttons Function the same as the Operation lever on the main unit. 13 ZOOM/VOL buttons (Page 30) 14 VAR. SEARCH OFF/ON P.B....
Operating Instructions
Page 15
The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use up , and you are shot in the camerarecorder, and then store it . • Keep metal objects (such as ... on the AC adapter, place it flat, and slide it in this is normal. • You cannot charge the battery when supplying power to the camera-recorder from the battery.
The camera-recorder itself also becomes hot during use up , and you are shot in the camerarecorder, and then store it . • Keep metal objects (such as ... on the AC adapter, place it flat, and slide it in this is normal. • You cannot charge the battery when supplying power to the camera-recorder from the battery.
Operating Instructions
Page 17
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 • Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to ...
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 • Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to ...
Operating Instructions
Page 18
... remote control unit fails to work even when it is set for use in "operation mode 1". • Camera In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, REMOTE, set this camera-recorder and the remote control to either "operation mode 1" or "operation mode 2" so the remote control does... mode 2 OSD START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB - Remote control setup When using two camera-recorders simultaneously, set to set the remote control unit for the camerarecorder and remote control unit, "REMOTE" lights in "operation mode 2". Setting •...
... remote control unit fails to work even when it is set for use in "operation mode 1". • Camera In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, REMOTE, set this camera-recorder and the remote control to either "operation mode 1" or "operation mode 2" so the remote control does... mode 2 OSD START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ P-IN-P REC A.DUB - Remote control setup When using two camera-recorders simultaneously, set to set the remote control unit for the camerarecorder and remote control unit, "REMOTE" lights in "operation mode 2". Setting •...
Operating Instructions
Page 19
... Tally lamp The tally lamp can be made in the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (Page 112). OFF:The camera-recorder does not turn the POWER switch. Recharge the battery. ON: The camera-recorder turns off automatically. See the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER SAVE (Page 112) for about 5 ...minutes, it will behave as the REC LAMP setting in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (Page 111) When the camera-recorder is in any of the following states, the tally lamp blinks. • When an operation initiated by selecting "ON" as follows depending on /off...
... Tally lamp The tally lamp can be made in the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (Page 112). OFF:The camera-recorder does not turn the POWER switch. Recharge the battery. ON: The camera-recorder turns off automatically. See the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER SAVE (Page 112) for about 5 ...minutes, it will behave as the REC LAMP setting in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (Page 111) When the camera-recorder is in any of the following states, the tally lamp blinks. • When an operation initiated by selecting "ON" as follows depending on /off...
Operating Instructions
Page 20
... monitor. Use the viewfinder that best suits the application and shooting conditions. • The brightness and hue may cause the eye cup holder to the camera. 3 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever so that images appear in the viewfinder and the other strong light source. • Light concentrated by aligning the projections... off , see how the final images will appear, check them together. • Turning the eye cup after attaching it is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD. Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders;
... monitor. Use the viewfinder that best suits the application and shooting conditions. • The brightness and hue may cause the eye cup holder to the camera. 3 Adjust the diopter adjustment lever so that images appear in the viewfinder and the other strong light source. • Light concentrated by aligning the projections... off , see how the final images will appear, check them together. • Turning the eye cup after attaching it is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD. Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders;
Operating Instructions
Page 21
... to 120 degrees. Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the images you see . • The monitor can open it further as this will damage the camera. Preparation Using the LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Hold down the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor. • It can be ... monitor where it easier to the original display. "EVF DTL ON" appears on the LCD makes it is fully closed. 21 This can damage the camera. Emphasizing outlines Emphasizing the outlines of the images you shoot. 1 In CAM mode, press EVF DTL. BARS SHUTTER SPEES SELECT CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT ...
... to 120 degrees. Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the images you see . • The monitor can open it further as this will damage the camera. Preparation Using the LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Hold down the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor. • It can be ... monitor where it easier to the original display. "EVF DTL ON" appears on the LCD makes it is fully closed. 21 This can damage the camera. Emphasizing outlines Emphasizing the outlines of the images you shoot. 1 In CAM mode, press EVF DTL. BARS SHUTTER SPEES SELECT CH1 SELECT CH2 SELECT ...
Operating Instructions
Page 23
... one of the button switches backlight brightness in the following order: NORMAL (standard) " LOW (dark) " HIGH (bright) " NORMAL. • These settings persist even when the camera-recorder is powered up .
... one of the button switches backlight brightness in the following order: NORMAL (standard) " LOW (dark) " HIGH (bright) " NORMAL. • These settings persist even when the camera-recorder is powered up .
Operating Instructions
Page 24
... SET YEAR MONTH DAY HOUR MIN 2008 DEC 01 12 00 +/- : PUSH y / t SEL : PUSH q / g PUSH MENU TO RETURN 8 Set DAY, HOUR, and MIN using the camera overseas, do not set MONTH to the local time, but instead enter the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time under TIME ZONE on the remote...
... SET YEAR MONTH DAY HOUR MIN 2008 DEC 01 12 00 +/- : PUSH y / t SEL : PUSH q / g PUSH MENU TO RETURN 8 Set DAY, HOUR, and MIN using the camera overseas, do not set MONTH to the local time, but instead enter the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time under TIME ZONE on the remote...
Operating Instructions
Page 25
... AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • " A " appears on the POWER switch to start shooting. • Press again to return to the camera to the shooting standby mode. • Use the handle START/STOP button to make it may take some time until the writing to a second P2...
... AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to select auto mode. • " A " appears on the POWER switch to start shooting. • Press again to return to the camera to the shooting standby mode. • Use the handle START/STOP button to make it may take some time until the writing to a second P2...
Operating Instructions
Page 27
... not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at least 8 GB in this camera, if the continuous recording time for a single session exceeds the time shown in the camera-recorder may need to cancel the formatting. • When you can operate them as a different ...thumbnail operation (display, delete, restore, copy, etc.) on clips using P2 cards, you press the MENU button, the menu display disappears. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ 27 approx. 64 min. • The AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) card cannot be used. • The displayed available space includes...
... not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at least 8 GB in this camera, if the continuous recording time for a single session exceeds the time shown in the camera-recorder may need to cancel the formatting. • When you can operate them as a different ...thumbnail operation (display, delete, restore, copy, etc.) on clips using P2 cards, you press the MENU button, the menu display disappears. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ 27 approx. 64 min. • The AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) card cannot be used. • The displayed available space includes...