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Panasonic P2HD AG-HPX170P Operating Instructions Manual (128 pages)

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Brand: Panasonic | Category: Camcorder | Size: 8.67 MB

Operating Instructions
1
Read this First

2
- Declaration of Conformity
  3
- Fcc Warning
  3
Important Safety Instructions

4
Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery Pack (Rechargeable Battery)

4
- Software Information for this Product
  5
- Table of Contents
  6
Outline of Operations

8
Precaution for Use

9
Accessories

10
Optional Units

10
About this Manual

10
Description of Parts

11
- Right Side and Rear Side
  11
- Left Side
  12
- Terminals and Mounting Parts
  13
- Remote Control
  14
The Battery

15
- Charging
  15
Installing and Removing the Power Supply

16
- Installing and Removing the Battery
  16
- Connecting and Disconnecting the Power Cord
  16
Adjusting the Hand Strap

17
Attaching the Shoulder Strap

17
Detaching and Attaching the Lens Hood

17
The Remote Control

18
- Insert the Battery
  18
- Remote Control Setup
  18
Turn On/Off the Camera

19
Tally Lamp

19
Viewfinder

20
- Using the Viewfinder
  20
- Using the LCD
  21
- Emphasizing Outlines
  21
- Adjusting the Screen Display
  22
- Adjusting the Backlight
  23
- Flipping Images Vertically and Horizontally
  23
- Switching between Overscan and Underscan
  23
Setting the Calendar

24
Basic Shooting Operations

25
- Shooting in Auto Mode
  25
- Checking Photos Taken (REC CHECK)
  26
- P2 Card Access Lamps
  26
- Protecting against a Possible Erasure
  26
- Formatting P Cards
  26
- Recording Times
  27
- Remove the P2 Card
  28
Using SD/SDHC Memory Cards

29
Using the Zoom Function

30
- Digital Zoom Function
  30
Variable Frame Rates (VFR)

31
- Native Recording
  32
- Standard Recording
  32
- Using Variable Frame Rates (VFR)
  33
Shooting in 1080I/480I Progressive Mode

34
- Manual Focusing
  35
- Using Focus Assist
  36
- Iris Adjustments
  36
- Adjusting the Gain
  37
- Light Intensity Adjustments
  37
- Adjusting the White Balance
  38
- Black Balance Adjustments
  39
- Using Presets
  39
- Auto Tracking White (ATW)
  39
Shooting Techniques for Different Targets

40
- Low-Angle Shooting
  40
- Self-Portrait Shooting
  40
- Zebra Pattern
  40
- Marker
  40
- Checking and Displaying Shooting Status
  41
- Changing the Image Size
  41
- Optical Image Stabilizer
  42
- Adding Effects to Images
  42
- Using the USER Buttons
  42
- Backlight Compensation
  42
- Color Bars
  42
- Waveform Monitor Function
  43
- Adjusting the Volume While Shooting
  43
- Backup Recording
  43
- 2-Slot Continuous Recording
  44
- Shot Mark Function
  44
- Text Memo Recording
  44
- Time Stamp Function
  44
- LAST CLIP DELETE Function
  45
Using the Special Recording Functions

46
Adjusting the Shutter Speed

49
- Synchro Scan
  50
Switching Audio Input

51
Using Scene Files

53
- Changing Scene File Settings
  53
Saving Scene Files and Other Settings on SD Memory Cards

55
- Clip Metadata
  57
Using the Counter

58
- Counter Display
  58
- 1394TC Preset Mode
  58
Charging the Built-In Battery/Setting the Time Data

59
Basic Playback Operations

64
Thumbnail Operations

67
Useful Playback Functions

74
- Variable Speed Search
  74
- Slow Playback
  74
- Fast Forward/Rewind Playback
  74
- Frame-By-Frame Playback
  74
- Clip Skip
  75
- Adjusting the Volume
  75
- Viewing Images on a Monitor
  75
- Checking the Date and Time
  75
Connecting External Units

76
- Headphones
  76
- External Microphone
  76
- Computer (Non-Linear Editing/File Transfer)
  77
- Hard Disk Drive (Data Copying)
  78
- Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing)
  79
- Video Deck (Dubbing)
  80
- Tv/Monitor (Playback/Dubbing)
  80
Nonlinear Editing with P Card (PC Mode)

81
Copying from P Cards to the Hard Disk Drive (19 HOST Mode)

83
- Warnings
  85
Dubbing

86
- Digital Input/Output
  86
- Analog Output
  86
Screen Displays

87
- Regular Displays
  87
- Warnings
  91
- Setting the DISPLAY Items
  93
Using the Setup Menus

94
- Using the Menus
  94
- Initializing the Menu Settings
  95
Setup Menu Structure

96
- CAM (Camera) Mode Menu
  96
- MCR (Playback) Mode Menu
  97
Setup Menu List

98
- SCENE FILE Screen
  98
- CAMERA SETUP Screen
  100
- SW MODE Screen
  101
- AUTO SW Screen
  103
- RECORDING SETUP Screen
  104
- PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Screen
  107
- AV IN/OUT SETUP Screen
  107
- DISPLAY SETUP Screen
  108
- CARD FUNCTIONS Screen
  109
- OTHER FUNCTIONS Screen
  110
- 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 P2HD AG-HPX170P Operating Instructions Manual (128 pages)

Table of Contents

Read this First

Important Safety Instructions

Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery Pack (Rechargeable Battery)

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/480I 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

Using the Counter

Charging the Built-In Battery/Setting the Time Data

Basic Playback Operations

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)

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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Panasonic Categories

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