Panasonic P2HDXAG-HPX500 manual Procedure for using VFR required settings

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Procedure for using VFR (required settings)

1. Set the camera mode to FILMCAM.

CAMERA MENU

SCENE FILE

OPERATION TYPE

Select the "FILMCAM"

2. Set the recording mode to 720p. (VFR effect can only be seen instantly in Native mode.)

RECORDING SETUP

REC FORMAT

Select any of 720p modes.

3. Set the frame rate to one of rates between 12 and 60(50).

SCENE FILE

FRAME RATE

Select frame rate.

(Frame rates between 12 and 60(50) can be set.)

With these 3 steps, you are ready to shoot in VFR mode. Note also that during Progressive shooting in modes other than Native mode, the camera records in the over60p format, so that on-site (camera output) slow- or quick-motion video checking or monitor checking is not possible.

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Contents P2HD XAG-HPX500 Practical Guidebook P2HD Recording format = Scene File setting Shooting Procedure59.94Hz Ntsc and 50Hz PAL settings Setting the recording formatRecording codec and format AG-HPX500 recording codecImage formats and codecs supported by the AG-HPX500 Checking the format General HD recording methodsStandard recording Shutter speed guide Gamma Setting Eight-Mode GammaAbout the difference between Native pN and over60p Mode Variable Frame Rate-capable recording modesData capacity for each recording type Dvcpro HD Pre-shooting setup Lens setupFujinon 2 varieties Lens, iris and image quality adjustment Setup for shooting Gain / Iris / WBBattery setup Audio setupSelecting a tripod Setting the WB White BalanceFlange Back = Back Focus = Rear Focus Gain Copying To and Loading From SD Cards Saving Scene Files and User FilesOther Functions Control Connecting to an external tape deck AJ-HD1400Control settings for connected backup devices When storing data on a Dvcpro HD tape, etcVariable Frame Rate Overcrank/Undercrank shooting Overcrank shootingUndercrank shooting Procedure for using VFR required settings Set the camera mode to FilmcamSet the frame rate to one of rates between 12 Loop Recording Special RecordingPre-REC One-shot recordingInterval Recording Settings for special recording modesSelect Slot Using P2 CardsBasic thumbnail operations Playing back selected fileSelect Delete and press the button Deleting Clips and Formatting P2 or SD CardFrom P2 to non-linear editing workstation Ingesting procedures Using Apples Final Cut ProFrom the Setup menu, select Other Functions PC ModeFrom the pulldown menu, select Using Final Cut Pro to capture P2 dataImporting P2 data backed up on a hard drive Configuring Removing Advanced Pulldown / Duplicate framesInstallation of frame rate converter If variable frame rate over 60p/50p mode is usedExamples of exporting data from FCP Creating archives using P2Viewer Where to obtain P2ViewerP2Viewer screen Next, select the storing destination Next Select Show Show Secondary BinOn the lower section Backing up data onto a HDD 1394 Host mode ProceduresP2 data back-up and creating archives Backing up data onto a HDD using an OS Creating archives using FCPBacking up from AG-HPX500 to a HDD Data size 280 x 1080 pixels Size Pixel ratio Interlace Data sizeSize Pixel ratio AG-HPX500 AG-HVX200 Latest P2 equipmentGold Mount/V Mount Bayonet MountClip Thumbnail Frame Rate ConverterSpan Files Native ModeMXF File Shot MarkerP2HD XAG-HPX500