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AG-HPX500E FRANÇAIS Pour des explications en français, veuillez vous reporter au CD-ROM fourni. AG-HPX500P Model No. S0407T1067 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT1G18-1 Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
AG-HPX500E FRANÇAIS Pour des explications en français, veuillez vous reporter au CD-ROM fourni. AG-HPX500P Model No. S0407T1067 -P D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT1G18-1 Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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...folder called "LDOC". (Details are trademarks or registered trademarks of Infineon Technologies AG. ● Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS are being recorded normally. ● Should video or ...products are given in this camera or a PC will not assume liability for such failure. When using the camera-recorder in the United States and/or other details to its representatives. 2. Included with...-language) text.) To obtain the source codes, go to the following home page: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from a laser beam. in the United ...
...folder called "LDOC". (Details are trademarks or registered trademarks of Infineon Technologies AG. ● Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS are being recorded normally. ● Should video or ...products are given in this camera or a PC will not assume liability for such failure. When using the camera-recorder in the United States and/or other details to its representatives. 2. Included with...-language) text.) To obtain the source codes, go to the following home page: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from a laser beam. in the United ...
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... https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ * 24P, 30P and 60P/60i indicate recording at the normal rate provides speed effects without using a frame rate converter. Using 2:3:3:2 pulldown, the...Features Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter Introduction The AG-HPX500P/E memory card camera recorder is equipped with a 2/3-inch lens mount system that enables use of high-performance interchangeable lenses, and comes ...64257;lm making and other applications anywhere in the world. 1080i/720P HD recording uses the DVCPRO HD codec for broadcast use while SD recording is performed in 1080 and 576 mode...
... https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ * 24P, 30P and 60P/60i indicate recording at the normal rate provides speed effects without using a frame rate converter. Using 2:3:3:2 pulldown, the...Features Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter Introduction The AG-HPX500P/E memory card camera recorder is equipped with a 2/3-inch lens mount system that enables use of high-performance interchangeable lenses, and comes ...64257;lm making and other applications anywhere in the world. 1080i/720P HD recording uses the DVCPRO HD codec for broadcast use while SD recording is performed in 1080 and 576 mode...
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...Features ■A variety of all formats. In the standby mode, the camera will memorize video and audio for transfer of interfaces The AG-HPX500P/E can record 48 kHz/16-bit uncompressed high-quality digital audio in standby mode, the camera instantly finds a blank... effects. 10 Recording and Playback Features Successively swapping cards in a compact and lightweight (45 g) design. Unlike a VTR system, there is useful for consecutive overwriting, you are also provided. This interface allows you press the START button. ●Interval REC: Recording one frame at a...
...Features ■A variety of all formats. In the standby mode, the camera will memorize video and audio for transfer of interfaces The AG-HPX500P/E can record 48 kHz/16-bit uncompressed high-quality digital audio in standby mode, the camera instantly finds a blank... effects. 10 Recording and Playback Features Successively swapping cards in a compact and lightweight (45 g) design. Unlike a VTR system, there is useful for consecutive overwriting, you are also provided. This interface allows you press the START button. ●Interval REC: Recording one frame at a...
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... the Battery and Setting the Battery Type] (page 84). 3 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P) This unit is connected to mount the AG-HPX500P/E on a Tripod] (page 100). 12 LENS jack (12-pin) The lens connection cord is attached here. For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens... abnormal event, the breaker automatically turns off the power. 2 Battery mount A battery pack from Anton/Bauer is attached here. For details, refer to [Use of the external DC power supply] (page 86). 4 BREAKER switch When an excessive amount of your lens, see the relevant manufacturer's instruction manual. 13...
... the Battery and Setting the Battery Type] (page 84). 3 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P) This unit is connected to mount the AG-HPX500P/E on a Tripod] (page 100). 12 LENS jack (12-pin) The lens connection cord is attached here. For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens... abnormal event, the breaker automatically turns off the power. 2 Battery mount A battery pack from Anton/Bauer is attached here. For details, refer to [Use of the external DC power supply] (page 86). 4 BREAKER switch When an excessive amount of your lens, see the relevant manufacturer's instruction manual. 13...
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... menu option F.MIC POWER1/F.MIC POWER2 to [When Using Audio Devices] (page 99). 16 REAR2 jack - CH3 FRONT REAR Input FRONT1 jack REAR1 jack CH4 FRONT REAR Input FRONT2 jack REAR2 jack With a front microphone (such as AG-MC200G) connected only to the FRONT2 jack, setting CH1... of audio channels 3 and 4. 5 AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch Use this switch to CH3. 6 REAR 1/REAR 2 (audio input channel 1 & 2) connectors (XLR,...
... menu option F.MIC POWER1/F.MIC POWER2 to [When Using Audio Devices] (page 99). 16 REAR2 jack - CH3 FRONT REAR Input FRONT1 jack REAR1 jack CH4 FRONT REAR Input FRONT2 jack REAR2 jack With a front microphone (such as AG-MC200G) connected only to the FRONT2 jack, setting CH1... of audio channels 3 and 4. 5 AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch Use this switch to CH3. 6 REAR 1/REAR 2 (audio input channel 1 & 2) connectors (XLR,...
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...connector. • Select 1394 DEVICE or 1394 HOST under the menu option PC MODE in the screen to select AUTO, 1080i, 480i, or 576i. For details, refer to [Connecting to External Devices Using the IEEE1394 Connector (PC mode)] (page 132). 30 SDI OUT connector • This connector outputs SDI signals. ...graph in the top right corner of the SD memory card. It stays illuminated when the card is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. 26 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp This lamp indicates the active status of the viewfinder and LCD display. Chapter 2 Parts and ...
...connector. • Select 1394 DEVICE or 1394 HOST under the menu option PC MODE in the screen to select AUTO, 1080i, 480i, or 576i. For details, refer to [Connecting to External Devices Using the IEEE1394 Connector (PC mode)] (page 132). 30 SDI OUT connector • This connector outputs SDI signals. ...graph in the top right corner of the SD memory card. It stays illuminated when the card is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG. 26 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp This lamp indicates the active status of the viewfinder and LCD display. Chapter 2 Parts and ...
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... and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards When using the camera recorder for the appropriate slot indicates the status of P2 cards] (page 32). 30 P2 Cards P2 CARD ACCESS LED Slide lock button Slide-out door • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX500P/E. The P2 CARD ACCESS LED for the...
... and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards When using the camera recorder for the appropriate slot indicates the status of P2 cards] (page 32). 30 P2 Cards P2 CARD ACCESS LED Slide lock button Slide-out door • Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX500P/E. The P2 CARD ACCESS LED for the...
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...a P2 card during interval recording or one-shot recording is removed, the viewfinder displays "TURN POWER OFF" and the AG-HPX500P/E gives a warning using P2 Viewer software. If this way, remove cards when the camera has been powered down the EJECT button. Check the clips and...P2 card during thumbnail display terminates the thumbnail display. • A P2 card inserted in an empty slot during access could damage it is used in an empty slot during recording may not be immediately recognized during access may be not be formatted properly. Depress the tilted-down the EJECT...
...a P2 card during interval recording or one-shot recording is removed, the viewfinder displays "TURN POWER OFF" and the AG-HPX500P/E gives a warning using P2 Viewer software. If this way, remove cards when the camera has been powered down the EJECT button. Check the clips and...P2 card during thumbnail display terminates the thumbnail display. • A P2 card inserted in an empty slot during access could damage it is used in an empty slot during recording may not be immediately recognized during access may be not be formatted properly. Depress the tilted-down the EJECT...
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.... 16 min DVCPRO/DV Approx. Approx. 64 min. * DVCPRO HD excludes 720P/30PN, 720P/24PN and 720P/25PN. • This camera cannot use AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) cards. • The indicated capacities include a management area so the total area available for recording is a semiconductor memory card designed...recording on P2 cards This camera will handle such clips as separate clips by your AG-HPX500P/E. Even so, a P2 device will automatically generate additional clips for the DVCPRO P2 series, Panasonic's line of cards other than the above may be performed while the card is...
.... 16 min DVCPRO/DV Approx. Approx. 64 min. * DVCPRO HD excludes 720P/30PN, 720P/24PN and 720P/25PN. • This camera cannot use AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) cards. • The indicated capacities include a management area so the total area available for recording is a semiconductor memory card designed...recording on P2 cards This camera will handle such clips as separate clips by your AG-HPX500P/E. Even so, a P2 device will automatically generate additional clips for the DVCPRO P2 series, Panasonic's line of cards other than the above may be performed while the card is...
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...lter according to ON or OFF. Then, position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B] and shoot a white test subject so that it appears at your AG-HPX500P/E. 6 Shooting White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion For shooting, follow the steps below . 1 5 1 2 34 1 Iris The iris is ...AUTO. • The slot selected for recording cannot be set to L (0 dB). Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Setting the switches before starting to use your subject to adjust the focus, and zoom. 35 Basic Procedures The slot number of three settings in the LCD monitor and the viewfi...
...lter according to ON or OFF. Then, position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B] and shoot a white test subject so that it appears at your AG-HPX500P/E. 6 Shooting White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion For shooting, follow the steps below . 1 5 1 2 34 1 Iris The iris is ...AUTO. • The slot selected for recording cannot be set to L (0 dB). Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Setting the switches before starting to use your subject to adjust the focus, and zoom. 35 Basic Procedures The slot number of three settings in the LCD monitor and the viewfi...
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...high-intensity spot in height 1 2345 1 ND FILTER control This control adjusts the amount of light entering the CCD. 2 AUTO W/B BAL switch Use for automatic control of a white pattern. Adjusting the White Balance Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must be readjusted. The illustration below ....be made in the screen. • A white object (cloth or wall) may be used instead of white balance. 3 GAIN selector switch Normally set to the central position with the AG-HPX500P/ E, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to the light conditions. For...
...high-intensity spot in height 1 2345 1 ND FILTER control This control adjusts the amount of light entering the CCD. 2 AUTO W/B BAL switch Use for automatic control of a white pattern. Adjusting the White Balance Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must be readjusted. The illustration below ....be made in the screen. • A white object (cloth or wall) may be used instead of white balance. 3 GAIN selector switch Normally set to the central position with the AG-HPX500P/ E, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to the light conditions. For...
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AWB Ach OK 3.2K Adjusting the Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX500P/E the first time. • Your AG-HPX500P/E has not been used for some time. • The ambient temperature has changed substantially. • The gain switchover value has been ...finder displays related to white balance See [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 67). 1 2 1 AUTO W/B BAL switch Use for automatic control of the scene file is lower than the temperature indicated. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 7 The adjustment ...
AWB Ach OK 3.2K Adjusting the Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted when: • You use your AG-HPX500P/E the first time. • Your AG-HPX500P/E has not been used for some time. • The ambient temperature has changed substantially. • The gain switchover value has been ...finder displays related to white balance See [Viewfinder Screen Status Displays] (page 67). 1 2 1 AUTO W/B BAL switch Use for automatic control of the scene file is lower than the temperature indicated. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 7 The adjustment ...
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... with the AUDIO IN switch. Selecting Audio Input Signals The input signals to be set to perform no sound output to 4CH. Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in the window are selected through a menu option. Ensure that the channel indications displayed in the setting menu... adjust the recording levels, position the switch at [AUTO], the recording levels for Recording Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels This AG-HPX500P/E supports independent fourchannel audio recording in the DVCPRO and DV formats. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are...
... with the AUDIO IN switch. Selecting Audio Input Signals The input signals to be set to perform no sound output to 4CH. Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in the window are selected through a menu option. Ensure that the channel indications displayed in the setting menu... adjust the recording levels, position the switch at [AUTO], the recording levels for Recording Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels This AG-HPX500P/E supports independent fourchannel audio recording in the DVCPRO and DV formats. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are...
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... advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder screen and use the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the audio level. Select these items from the setting menu AUDIO SETUP screen. CH1 CH2 When operating the AG-HPX500P/E without a sound recordist, it is excessive. Chapter 4 Adjustments and... Settings for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Use the menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 to determine whether or not to...
... advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder screen and use the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the audio level. Select these items from the setting menu AUDIO SETUP screen. CH1 CH2 When operating the AG-HPX500P/E without a sound recordist, it is excessive. Chapter 4 Adjustments and... Settings for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Use the menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 to determine whether or not to...
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... screen) to COMPOSITE and CMPNT/SDI SEL (OUTPUT SEL screen) to AUTO. • Setting the setting menu TC VIDEO SYNCRO to TC IN will use this time code even if time code input should subsequently cease. Regardless of an F-RUN or R-RUN setting of the TCG switch, the time code... it takes for Recording Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your AG-HPX500P/ E may be input as reference signal. ■Example 2: Connecting two or more AGHPX500P/Es with one being used as the reference device. To externally lock the time code Follow the steps below. 1 Turn ...
... screen) to COMPOSITE and CMPNT/SDI SEL (OUTPUT SEL screen) to AUTO. • Setting the setting menu TC VIDEO SYNCRO to TC IN will use this time code even if time code input should subsequently cease. Regardless of an F-RUN or R-RUN setting of the TCG switch, the time code... it takes for Recording Externally Locking the Time Code The time code generator built into your AG-HPX500P/ E may be input as reference signal. ■Example 2: Connecting two or more AGHPX500P/Es with one being used as the reference device. To externally lock the time code Follow the steps below. 1 Turn ...
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... code is externally locked, the reference video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock the camera. • To externally lock the AG-HPX500P/E, as that in a system using both interlaced and progressive scanning, there may be externally locked when drop frame mode is because of image stability. • When the... locked, be the same as the master device, with more than one unit, the mode must be sure to keep the time code generator energized. AG-HPX500P/E SDI OUT or VIDEO OUT TC OUT TC IN TC VIDEO SYNCRO setting: VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN SDI IN HD SDI IN VTR, etc...
... code is externally locked, the reference video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock the camera. • To externally lock the AG-HPX500P/E, as that in a system using both interlaced and progressive scanning, there may be externally locked when drop frame mode is because of image stability. • When the... locked, be the same as the master device, with more than one unit, the mode must be sure to keep the time code generator energized. AG-HPX500P/E SDI OUT or VIDEO OUT TC OUT TC IN TC VIDEO SYNCRO setting: VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN SDI IN HD SDI IN VTR, etc...
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...indications are arranged as illustrated below. 2 3 4 The illustration above shows the supplied viewfinder and the optional AG-VF11G viewfinder, which is equivalent to run out, and stays illuminated after the battery is completely flat... Status Displays Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording In addition to ON and the LCD is off each item or type. Refer to the section [Using the menus] (page 116). T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 9 9 9 min P2 L A C K I PAUSE USER - 1 1394 C A C HD1080i AWB NG 60 S Q U ABB NG P 3 .2 K 1 8 dB LOW LIGHT ND 1 8 3 % ...
...indications are arranged as illustrated below. 2 3 4 The illustration above shows the supplied viewfinder and the optional AG-VF11G viewfinder, which is equivalent to run out, and stays illuminated after the battery is completely flat... Status Displays Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording In addition to ON and the LCD is off each item or type. Refer to the section [Using the menus] (page 116). T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0 1 2 3 4 2 9 9 9 min P2 L A C K I PAUSE USER - 1 1394 C A C HD1080i AWB NG 60 S Q U ABB NG P 3 .2 K 1 8 dB LOW LIGHT ND 1 8 3 % ...
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... camera makes it possible to save a scene file to each of the F1 to F6 files on an SD card for later retrieval. AG-HPX500P/E SCENE FILE (Factory defaults) SCENE FILE (Current operating status values) SCENE FILE (Saved camera values) F1 Default value F2 Default value SCENE FILE screen... and up to four of the F1 to F6 positions on the SD memory card. The setting menu values can be stored as shown below. Use of an SD memory card makes it possible to save up to F6 CARD FUNCTIONS screen SCENE FILE LOAD/SAVE *2 USER FILE (Factory defaults) USER...
... camera makes it possible to save a scene file to each of the F1 to F6 files on an SD card for later retrieval. AG-HPX500P/E SCENE FILE (Factory defaults) SCENE FILE (Current operating status values) SCENE FILE (Saved camera values) F1 Default value F2 Default value SCENE FILE screen... and up to four of the F1 to F6 positions on the SD memory card. The setting menu values can be stored as shown below. Use of an SD memory card makes it possible to save up to F6 CARD FUNCTIONS screen SCENE FILE LOAD/SAVE *2 USER FILE (Factory defaults) USER...
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...the notch upward. For more information, see [Formatting SD memory cards] (page 112). See [Memory Card Usage] (page 83). SD memory cards must not be used as follows. For storage, the SD memory card must be inserted with the lid closed. 1 Navigate the menu to the menu option SD CARD FORMAT... SD memory card An SD or SDHC memory card (optional accessory) can be used or stored in an environment where they may be inserted or removed, either before reinserting it into the AG-HPX500P/E with the right side facing the slot. Do not force it . If the card is hard to ...
...the notch upward. For more information, see [Formatting SD memory cards] (page 112). See [Memory Card Usage] (page 83). SD memory cards must not be used as follows. For storage, the SD memory card must be inserted with the lid closed. 1 Navigate the menu to the menu option SD CARD FORMAT... SD memory card An SD or SDHC memory card (optional accessory) can be used or stored in an environment where they may be inserted or removed, either before reinserting it into the AG-HPX500P/E with the right side facing the slot. Do not force it . If the card is hard to ...