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Panasonic AG-HVX200PJ Operating Instructions Manual (138 pages)

Operating Instructions

Brand: Panasonic | Category: Camcorder | Size: 17.71 MB

Operating Instructions
1
Read this First

2
- Declaration of Conformity
  3
- Fcc Warning
  3
Recommendation for Use of Genuine

4
- (Rechargeable Battery)
  4
Software Information for this Product

4
Important Safety Instructions

5
- Table of Contents
  6
Outline of Operations

8
Precaution for Use

10
Accessories

11
About this Manual

11
Description of Parts

12
- Right Side and Rear Side
  12
- Left Side
  13
- Terminals and Mounting Parts
  14
- Remote Control
  15
Preparation

16
The Battery

16
- Charging
  16
Installing and Removing the Power Supply

17
- Installing and Removing the Battery
  17
- Connecting and Disconnecting the Power Cord
  17
Adjusting the Hand Strap

18
Attaching the Shoulder Strap

18
Detaching and Attaching the Lens Hood

18
The Remote Control

19
- Insert the Battery
  19
- Remote Control Setup
  19
Turn On/Off the Camera

20
Tally Lamp

20
Viewfinder

21
- Using the Viewfinder
  21
- Using the LCD
  22
- Emphasizing Outlines
  22
- Adjusting the Screen Display
  23
Setting the Calendar

24
Shooting

24
Basic Shooting Operations (P2 Card)

25
- Preparing to Shoot Using a P2 Card
  25
- Shooting in Auto Mode
  25
- Checking Photos Taken (REC CHECK)
  26
- P2 Card Access Lamps
  26
- Protecting against a Possible Erasure
  26
- Formatting P2 Cards
  27
- Recording Times
  27
- Remove the P2 Card
  28
Basic Shooting Operations (Cassette Tape)

29
- Preparing to Shoot Using a Tape
  29
- Shooting in Auto Mode
  29
- Checking Scenes Taken (REC CHECK)
  30
- Remove the Cassette Tape
  30
- Cassette Tapes
  31
Using SD/SDHC Memory Cards

32
Using the Zoom Function

33
Variable Frame Rates (VFR)

34
- Native Recording
  35
- Standard Recording
  35
- Using Variable Frame Rates (VFR)
  36
Shooting in 1080I/480I Progressive Mode

37
Shooting in Manual Mode

38
- Switching to Manual Mode
  38
- Manual Focusing
  38
- Using Focus Assist
  38
- Iris Adjustments
  39
- Adjusting the Gain
  39
- Light Intensity Adjustments
  39
- Adjusting the White Balance
  40
  - Using Presets
    41
  - Black Balance Adjustments
    41
Shooting Techniques for Different Targets

42
- Low-Angle Shooting
  42
- Self-Portrait Shooting
  42
- Zebra Pattern
  43
- Marker
  43
- Checking and Displaying Shooting Status
  44
- Changing the Image Size
  44
- Optical Image Stabilizer
  45
- Adding Effects to Images
  45
- Using the USER Buttons
  45
- Backlight Compensation
  45
- Color Bars
  45
- Adjusting the Volume While Shooting
  46
- Backup Recording
  46
- 2-Slot Continuous Recording
  47
- Shot Mark Function
  47
- Text Memo Recording
  47
- Finding Specific Scenes (Image Search)
  48
- Index Recording
  48
Using the Special Recording Functions

48
Adjusting the Shutter Speed

51
- Synchro Scan
  52
Switching Audio Input

53
Using Scene Files

55
- Changing Scene File Settings
  55
Saving Scene Files and Other Settings on SD Memory Cards

57
Clip Metadata

58
Using the Counter

59
- Counter Display (P2 Card / Tape)
  59
- Memory Stop Mode (Tape)
  59
- 1394TC Preset Mode
  59
Charging the Built-In Battery/Setting the Time Data

60
Basic Playback Operations (P2 Card)

63
Basic Playback Operations (Tape)

64
Thumbnail Screen

65
Thumbnail Operations

68
Useful Playback Functions

74
Connecting External Units

77
- Headphones
  77
- External Microphone
  77
- Computer (Non-Linear Editing/File Transfer)
  78
- Hard Disk Drive (Data Copying)
  78
- Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing)
  79
- Video Deck (Dubbing)
  80
- Tv/Monitor (Playback/Dubbing)
  80
Audio Dubbing

81
Nonlinear Editing with P2 Card (PC Mode)

83
Copying from P2 Cards to the Hard Disk Drive (1394 HOST Mode)

85
- Warnings
  86
Dubbing

87
Screen Displays

91
- Regular Displays
  91
- Warnings
  94
- Setting the DISPLAY Items
  96
Menus

96
Using the Setup Menus

97
- Using the Menus
  97
- Initializing the Menu Settings
  98
Setup Menu Structure

99
- Camera Mode Menu
  99
- MCR/VCR (Playback and External Input) Mode Menu
  100
- Dubbing Mode Menu
  100
Setup Menu List

101
- SCENE FILE Screen
  101
- CAMERA SETUP Screen
  103
- SW MODE Screen
  104
- AUTO SW Screen
  106
- RECORDING SETUP Screen
  107
- PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Screen
  110
- DUBBING SETUP Screen
  112
- AV IN/OUT SETUP Screen
  112
- DISPLAY SETUP Screen
  113
- CARD FUNCTIONS Screen
  115
- OTHER FUNCTIONS Screen
  115
- Option Menu
  119
Before Calling for Service

120
Operating Precautions

124
Updating the Driver in the Camera

126
Condensation

126
System Resetting

127
Cleaning

127
Video Heads

128
Storage Precautions

129
How to Handle Data Recorded on P2 Cards

130
Checkpoints for Using Memory Cards

131
Recording Format

132
Appendix

133
Specifications

134

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Panasonic AG-HVX200PJ Operating Instructions Manual (138 pages)

Table of Contents

Read this First

Recommendation for Use of Genuine

Software Information for this Product

Important Safety Instructions

Outline of Operations

Precaution for Use

Accessories

About this Manual

Description of Parts

Preparation

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

Shooting

Basic Shooting Operations (P2 Card)

Basic Shooting Operations (Cassette Tape)

Using SD/SDHC Memory Cards

Using the Zoom Function

Variable Frame Rates (VFR)

Shooting in 1080I/480I Progressive Mode

Shooting in Manual 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 (P2 Card)

Basic Playback Operations (Tape)

Thumbnail Screen

Thumbnail Operations

Useful Playback Functions

Connecting External Units

Audio Dubbing

Nonlinear Editing with P2 Card (PC Mode)

Copying from P2 Cards to the Hard Disk Drive (1394 HOST Mode)

Dubbing

Screen Displays

Menus

Using the Setup Menus

Setup Menu Structure

Setup Menu List

Before Calling for Service

Operating Precautions

Updating the Driver in the Camera

Condensation

System Resetting

Cleaning

Video Heads

Storage Precautions

How to Handle Data Recorded on P2 Cards

Checkpoints for Using Memory Cards

Recording Format

Appendix

Specifications

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