Panasonic AG-HPX370P, AG-HPX371E manual

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Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No.

AG-HPX370P AG-HPX371E

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SS0310TU0 -PS	ENGLISH

Printed in Japan

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Contents

Page Read this first! (For AG-HPX370P) CAUTION CAUTION: WARNING: Read this first! (For AG-HPX370P)(continued) FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity FCC Warning: NOTIFICATION (Canada) Read this first! (For AG-HPX371E) Read this first! (For AG-HPX371E)(continued) EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1.Applicable standards and operating environment 2.Pre-requisiteconditions to achieving compliance with the above standards 3.Performance level Note concerning illustrations in these instructions Note concerning screenshots in these instructions References Terminology Precautions for Use Caution regarding laser beams PLEASE NOTE: Disposing and transferring ownership of memory card devices Information on software for this product Contents Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Chapter 5 Preparation Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails Chapter 7 Menu Operations Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections Chapter 10 Index Chapter 11 Specifications Overview Multiple HD/SD formats Variable frame rate makes speed effects possible (in the 720P format) Native mode/over 60P (50P) mode selectable 1080/480 24P advanced mode Slow, synchro and high speed shutter Scene file dial Shooting assist functions Chromatic aberration compensation (CAC) Remote control support Recording and Playback Features A variety of interfaces P2 cards for high capacity, high speed and high reliability Immediate startup and reliable data protection Other features Clip thumbnail preview Shot marker and text memo SD memory card slot HD/SD SDI output and downconverter supported Outline of operations System Conﬁguration Standard accessories Accessories manufactured by Fujinon Co., Ltd Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions Audio (input) Function Section Audio (output) Function Section Shooting and Recording (camera unit) Page Shooting and Recording/Playback Function Section (Recorder Unit) Page Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section Time Code Section Warning and Status Display Functions LCD Monitor Viewfnder Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 5:20 PM on April 1 Time zone Page P2 Cards To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 cards available to the AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E P2 card recording times Handling P2 Card Recording Basic Procedures Setting the switches before shooting and recording Shooting White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion Normal Recording Standard and Native Recording Standard recording (pull-downrecording) Native recording Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording Standard settings for film production Standard settings for producing commercials and dramas Standard setup for undercranking effects Standard setup for overcranking effects Special Recording Modes Interval recording (INTERVAL REC) One-shotrecording (ONE SHOT REC) Loop recording (LOOP REC) One-cliprecording (ONE CLIP REC) To record a new clip To exit one-cliprecording mode To cue to the start of the combined section of the clip PROXY Recording Function (Optional) Hot Swap Recording REC REVIEW Function Shot Marker (SHOT MARK) Recording Function To add shot marks Normal and Variable Speed Playback Normal speed playback Fast-forward/fast-reverseplayback Clip cue up Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Camera recording modes (When the menu option REC SIGNAL is set to CAMERA) Page 1394 input recording mode (when the REC SIGNAL option is set to 1394) Camera recording mode (when the REC SIGNAL option is set to CAMERA) Page 1394 input recording mode (when the REC SIGNALoption is set to 1394) Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance Setting auto tracking white balance (ATW) Adjusting the Black Balance Page Setting the Shutter Mode and Placing the Camera-recorderin SYNCHRO SCAN Mode Range of variation in each mode FBC (Flash Band Compensation) Function Using FBC FBC requirements Assigning functions to USER buttons Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels Selecting Audio Input Signals Adjusting Recording Levels Selecting Function for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels Setting Time Data Time code Date (real time) Recording time codes and user bits Page Setting user bits Entering the User Bits Frame rate information Setting the Time Code Time code function during battery replacement VFR (variable frame rate) time code Externally Locking the Time Code Example 1: Locking the time code to external signals HPX370P/AG-HPX371Eswith one another, with one being used as the reference device Outputting the time code externally GENLOCK and time code input/output connection and setup Counter Setting and Display Viewfnder Screen Status Displays Screen displays Page Page P2 card recording and playback data indications Errors and warnings Camera status display Checking and displaying shooting status MODE CHECK indication Center marker display Safety zone markers Audio level meter magnifcation Zebra pattern display Focus assist function Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Self-portraitShooting Waveform monitor function Adjusting and Setting up the Viewfnder Emphasizing Image Outlines Setting the viewfnder to monochrome mode Handling setup data SD memory cards must not be used or stored in an environment where they may be Factory setting  Example1: Change the name of the scene file Example2: Save the F1 scene file to the camera Saving scene fles and other settings on SD memory cards To load a file Reloading Files From an SD Memory Card To title a file Preparation Power Supply Mounting the Battery and Setting When using a V-mounttype battery When using an NP battery Use of the external DC power supply Mounting and Adjusting the Lens Mounting the Lens Adjusting the Lens Flange Back White Shading Compensation Selecting White Shading Compensation Data White Shading Adjustment Setting Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) Checking CAC Operating Status CAC Property Deleting CAC File Initializing CAC File (Returning Data to Their Factory Defaults) When Using the Front Microphone Using a wireless receiver When Using Audio Devices Attaching Accessories Mounting the Camera on a Tripod Attaching the Rain Cover When using the SHAN-RC700Rain Cover Attaching the Eye Cup Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Knob DC OUT Connector and External REC Start/Stop Switch Connection Connecting the AJ-RC10GRemote Control Unit Connecting the AG-EC4GExtension Control Unit Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails Thumbnail Operations Thumbnail Screen Page Selecting Thumbnails Playing back Clips Switching the Thumbnail Display Changing thumbnails Shot Mark Text Memo Adding a text memo Playing back a clip at the position where a text memo is recorded Deleting a text memo Using a text memo to break a clip and copy the necessary portion Deleting Clips Restoring Clips Reconnection of Incomplete Clips Copying Clips Setting of Clip Meta Data Reading the SD memory card that contains the Clip Meta Data (metadata upload file) Clip Meta Data items Checking and modifying read metadata Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method To set whether or not the uploaded metadata is recorded Clearing uploaded metadata Setting of Proxy (optional) Formatting a P2 Card Formatting SD memory cards Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode Properties Clip Property P2 Card Status Display Settings Contents of P2 Card Status Display Settings SD memory card Status Display Video Encoder Card Status Display (optional) Chapter 7 Menu Operations Viewfnder and LCD Menus Initializing the menu settings To initialize the scene file Initializing user files and scene files simultaneously Setup menu structure Page Setup menu list Page SYSTEM SETUP screen Page SW MODE screen RECORDING SETUP screen Page AUDIO SETUP screen Page OUTPUT SEL screen DISPLAY SETUP screen BATTERY SETUP screen Page CARD FUNCTIONS screen LENS SETUP screen OTHER FUNCTIONS screen DIAGNOSTIC screen OPTION MENU screen Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices Connecting to a computer in USB USB host mode Switching to USB Host Mode Using USB host mode Viewing hard disk drive data Formatting Hard Disks Writing to hard disk drive Writing back data to P2 cards Hard disk drive precautions Connections to the DVCPRO/DV Connector Control of external devices through 1394 connection Precautions in 1394 Connections Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections Inspections Before Shooting Inspecting the Memory Recording Inspection for Using an External Microphone Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits Maintenance When the outer lens is soiled When dust adheres to internal lenses or the interior of the eyepiece Warning System Page Warning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation and USB HOST MODE Page Updating the frmware incorporated into the unit Index Page Page Page Chapter 11 Specifications Dimensions and specifcations Camera Unit Memory card recorder Unit Digital video Unit Digital audio Unit Video Input/Output Unit Audio Input/Output Unit Other Input/Output Unit LCD Monitor Unit Viewfinder Unit Connector signal 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