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Panasonic AG-HPX172EN Operating Instructions Manual (128 pages)

Panasonic Memory Card Camera-Recorder Operating Instructions

Brand: Panasonic | Category: Camera Accessories | Size: 8.48 MB

Operating Instructions
1
Read this First

2
Recommendation for Use of Genuine

4
Software Information for this Product

4
- Table of Contents
  5
Outline of Operations

7
Precaution for Use

8
Accessories

9
Optional Units

9
About this Manual

9
Description of Parts

10
- Right Side and Rear Side
  10
- Left Side
  11
- Terminals and Mounting Parts
  12
- Remote Control
  13
The Battery

14
- Charging
  14
Installing and Removing the Power Supply

15
- Installing and Removing the Battery
  15
- Connecting and Disconnecting the Power Cord
  15
Adjusting the Hand Strap

16
Attaching the Shoulder Strap

16
Detaching and Attaching the Lens Hood

16
The Remote Control

17
- Insert the Battery
  17
- Remote Control Setup
  17
Turn On/Off the Camera

18
Tally Lamp

18
Viewfinder

19
- Using the Viewfinder
  19
- Using the LCD
  20
- Emphasizing Outlines
  20
- Adjusting the Screen Display
  21
- Adjusting the Backlight
  22
- Flipping Images Vertically and Horizontally
  22
- Switching between Overscan and Underscan
  22
Setting the Calendar

23
Basic Shooting Operations

24
- Shooting in Auto Mode
  24
- Checking Photos Taken (REC CHECK)
  25
- P2 Card Access Lamps
  25
- Protecting against a Possible Erasure
  25
- Formatting P2 Cards
  25
- Recording Times
  26
- Remove the P2 Card
  27
Using SD/SDHC Memory Cards

28
Using the Zoom Function

29
- Digital Zoom Function
  29
Variable Frame Rates (VFR)

30
- Native Recording
  31
- Standard Recording
  31
- Using Variable Frame Rates (VFR)
  32
Shooting in 1080I/576I Progressive Mode

33
- Manual Focusing
  34
- Using Focus Assist
  35
- Iris Adjustments
  35
- Adjusting the Gain
  36
- Light Intensity Adjustments
  36
- Adjusting the White Balance
  37
- Black Balance Adjustments
  38
- Auto Tracking White (ATW)
  38
Shooting Techniques for Different Targets

39
- Low-Angle Shooting
  39
- Self-Portrait Shooting
  39
- Zebra Pattern
  39
- Marker
  39
- Checking and Displaying Shooting Status
  40
- Changing the Image Size
  40
- Optical Image Stabilizer
  41
- Adding Effects to Images
  41
- Using the USER Buttons
  41
- Backlight Compensation
  41
- Color Bars
  41
- Waveform Monitor Function
  42
- Adjusting the Volume While Shooting
  42
- Backup Recording
  42
- 2-Slot Continuous Recording
  43
- Shot Mark Function
  43
- Text Memo Recording
  43
- Time Stamp Function
  43
- LAST CLIP DELETE Function
  44
Using the Special Recording Functions

45
Adjusting the Shutter Speed

48
- Synchro Scan
  49
Switching Audio Input

50
Using Scene Files

52
- Changing Scene File Settings
  52
Saving Scene Files and Other Settings on SD Memory Cards

54
Clip Metadata

56
Using the Counter

57
- Counter Display
  57
- 1394TC Preset Mode
  57
Charging the Built-In Battery/Setting the Time Data

58
Basic Playback Operations

62
Thumbnail Screen

63
Thumbnail Operations

66
Useful Playback Functions

73
- Variable Speed Search
  73
- Slow Playback
  73
- Fast Forward/Rewind Playback
  73
- Frame-By-Frame Playback
  73
- Clip Skip
  74
- Adjusting the Volume
  74
- Viewing Images on a Monitor
  74
- Checking the Date and Time
  74
Connecting External Units

75
- Headphones
  75
- External Microphone
  75
- Computer (Non-Linear Editing/File Transfer)
  76
- Hard Disk Drive (Data Copying)
  77
- Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing)
  78
- Video Deck (Dubbing)
  79
- Tv/Monitor (Playback/Dubbing)
  79
Nonlinear Editing with P Card (PC Mode)

80
Copying from P Cards to the Hard Disk Drive (19 HOST Mode)

82
- The Hard Disk Drive (1394 HOST Mode)
  
  84
- Warnings
  84
Dubbing

85
- Digital Input/Output
  85
- Analog Output
  85
Screen Displays

86
- Regular Displays
  86
- Warnings
  90
- Setting the DISPLAY Items
  92
Using the Setup Menus

93
- Using the Menus
  93
- Initializing the Menu Settings
  94
Setup Menu Structure

95
- CAM (Camera) Mode Menu
  95
- MCR (Playback) Mode Menu
  96
Setup Menu List

97
- SCENE FILE Screen
  97
- CAMERA SETUP Screen
  99
- SW MODE Screen
  100
- AUTO SW Screen
  102
- RECORDING SETUP Screen
  103
- PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Screen
  106
- AV IN/OUT SETUP Screen
  106
- DISPLAY SETUP Screen
  107
- CARD FUNCTIONS Screen
  108
- OTHER FUNCTIONS Screen
  109
- OPTION MENU Screen
  112
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 P Cards

121
Checkpoints for Using Memory Cards

122
Recording Format List

123
Appendix

124
Specifications

125

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Panasonic AG-HPX172EN Operating Instructions Manual (128 pages)

Table of Contents

Read this First

Recommendation for Use of Genuine

Software Information for this Product

Outline of Operations

Precaution for Use

Accessories

Optional Units

About this Manual

Description of Parts

The Battery

Installing and Removing the Power Supply

Adjusting the Hand Strap

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Detaching and Attaching the Lens Hood

The Remote Control

Turn On/Off the Camera

Tally Lamp

Viewfinder

Setting the Calendar

Basic Shooting Operations

Using SD/SDHC Memory Cards

Using the Zoom Function

Variable Frame Rates (VFR)

Shooting in 1080I/576I Progressive Mode

Shooting Techniques for Different Targets

Using the Special Recording Functions

Adjusting the Shutter Speed

Switching Audio Input

Using Scene Files

Saving Scene Files and Other Settings on SD Memory Cards

Clip Metadata

Using the Counter

Charging the Built-In Battery/Setting the Time Data

Basic Playback Operations

Thumbnail Screen

Thumbnail Operations

Useful Playback Functions

Connecting External Units

Nonlinear Editing with P Card (PC Mode)

Copying from P Cards to the Hard Disk Drive (19 HOST Mode)

The Hard Disk Drive (1394 HOST Mode)

Dubbing

Screen Displays

Using the Setup Menus

Setup Menu Structure

Setup Menu List

Before Calling for Service

Operating Precautions

Updating the Driver in the Camera

Cleaning

Storage Precautions

How to Handle Data Recorded on P Cards

Checkpoints for Using Memory Cards

Recording Format List

Appendix

Specifications

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Nonlinear Editing with P Card (PC Mode)

Copying from P Cards to the Hard Disk Drive (19 HOST Mode)

How to Handle Data Recorded on P Cards