Panasonic P2HD AG-HPX610P

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ENGLISH

VQT5L25A(E)

W0914HM0 -YI

Model No. AG-HPX610P

Model No. AG-HPX610EJ

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Read this First! (for AG-HPX610P/AG-HPX610EJ)2
Read this First! (for AG-HPX610P)3
Read this First! (for AG-HPX610EJ)4
- Table of Contents7
Chapter 1 Overview9
Before Using the Camera10
Main Features11
Features of the Camera Unit12
Features of Recorder/Play Unit13
How to Use the Camera15
- Editing, Saving Using External Equipment15
System Configuration16
Accessories18
Chapter 2 Description of Parts19
Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section20
Audio (Input) Function Section21
Audio (Output) Function Section22
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section23
Menu Operation Section and Thumbnail Operation Section26
Time Code Section27
Warning and Status Display Section28
Smartui Display ([HOME] Screen)29
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback30
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock31
P2 Card32
- Inserting a P2 Card32
- Removing a P2 Card32
- Preventing Accidental Erasure33
- P2 Card Access Leds and Status of P2 Cards33
- P2 Card Recording Time33
- How to Handle Data Recorded on P2 Cards34
Basic Procedures35
- For Shooting35
- Standard Recording36
Standard Recording and Native Recording37
- Standard Recording (Pull-Down Recording)37
- Native Recording37
Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording Function (Extra-Cost Option)38
- Native Variable Frame Rate Recording38
- Standard Variable Frame Rate Recording (Pull-Down Recording)38
- Using the Variable Frame Rate Recording Function38
Special Recording Functions41
- Pre-Recording41
- Interval Recording41
- One-Shot Recording42
- Loop Recording42
- One-Clip Recording43
- Proxy Recording Function (Extra-Cost Option)44
- Hot Swap Recording44
- Rec Review Function44
- Shot Mark Recording Function44
- Text Memo Recording Function45
Normal and Variable Speed Playback46
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording47
Multi Formats48
- Selecting Recording Signals48
- Recording Formats and Recording Playback Times48
- List of Recording Settings and Recording Functions48
- Selecting Video Output49
- List of Recording/Playback and Output Formats49
Adjusting the White and Black Balance53
- Adjusting the White Balance53
- Adjusting the Black Balance55
Setting the Electronic Shutter56
- Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed56
- Setting the Synchro Scan Mode56
Flash Band Compensation (FBC) Function58
- Setting the Flash Band Compensation Function58
Assigning Functions to <USER> Buttons59
- Selecting Audio Input and Adjusting Recording Levels60
  - Selecting Audio Input Signals60
  - Adjusting the Recording Levels60
Selecting <F.AUDIO LEVEL> Dial Function60
Setting the Time Data61
- Recording and Output of Time Codes and User Bits61
- User Bits Settings64
- How to Input User Bits64
Viewfinder Status Display70
- Lamp Display in the Viewfinder70
- Mode Check Screen Displays (Mode Check Function)70
- Configuration of Status Display on Viewfinder Screen71
- Selecting Display Items on Viewfinder Screen71
- Screen Display71
- Information Display in Center75
- Checking and Displaying Shooting Status76
- Mode Check Display78
- Center Marker Display79
- Safety Zone Display79
- Zebra Patterns Display80
- Focus Assist Function80
- Waveform Monitor Function81
Handling Setting Data82
- Setting Data File Configuration82
- Handling SD Memory Cards82
- Performing Operations on SD Memory Cards83
- How to Use Scene File Data84
- Saving Scene Files, Etc. to SD Memory Cards85
Chapter 5 Preparation87
Power Supply88
- Mounting and Setting Battery88
- Using External DC Power Supply89
Mounting and Adjusting the Lens91
- Mounting the Lens91
- Flange Back Adjustment91
- White Shading Compensation92
- Chromatic Aberration Compensation Function (CAC)93
Preparing for Audio Input96
- Using the Front Microphone96
- Using a Wireless Receiver96
- Using Audio Devices96
Mounting Accessories97
- Mounting the Camera on a Tripod97
- Attaching the Shoulder Strap97
- Attaching the Rain Cover98
Connecting the <DC OUT> Terminal with the External Recording Start/Stop Switch99
Chapter 6 Thumbnail Operations for Clips100
Thumbnail Operations101
- Thumbnail Operation Overview101
- Thumbnail Screen102
- Selecting Thumbnails103
- Playing Back Clips104
- Switching the Thumbnail Display104
- Changing Thumbnails104
- Shot Mark105
- Text Memo105
- Deleting Clips107
- Restoring Clips107
- Reconnecting Incomplete Clips107
- Copying Clips108
- Setting Clip Metadata108
- Formatting a P2 Card111
- Formatting SD Memory Cards111
- Setting the Thumbnail Display111
- Properties112
Chapter 7 Menu Operations115
Displaying the Setting Menu on the Viewfinder Screen116
- Setting Menu Basic Operations116
- Menu Direct Close Function117
- Changing Setting Values Quickly (Only for [MASTER PED] and [H PHASE])117
- Initializing the Setting Menu Items117
Setting Menu Structure118
Menu List120
- [SCENE FILE] Screen120
- [SYSTEM SETUP] Screen122
- [SW MODE] Screen123
- [RECORDING SETUP] Screen124
- [AUDIO SETUP] Screen125
- [IN/OUT SEL] Screen127
- [DISPLAY SETUP] Screen127
- [BATTERY SETUP] Screen128
- [CARD FUNCTIONS] Screen130
- [LENS SETUP] Screen130
- [PROXY SETTING] Screen131
- [PC/USB/LAN] Screen131
- [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Screen132
- [DIAGNOSTIC] Screen133
Chapter 8 Using Smartui134
Setting Menu Basic Operations135
- Smartui Basic Operations135
- Initializing Smartui Setting Menu Items135
Setting Menu Structure136
Smartui Menu Operation Overview137
Menu List138
- [CAMERA] Screen138
- [AUDIO] Screen140
- [SETUP] Screen142
- [TEXT MEMO] Screen144
Chapter 9 Connecting to External Devices145
Connection through the <USB2.0> Terminal146
- USB Connection to a Computer in the Device Mode146
- USB Host Mode146
Connecting to the Remote Control Unit (AJ-RC10G)151
Connecting to the Extension Control Unit (AG-EC4G)152
Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection153
Inspections before Shooting154
- Preparing to Inspect154
- Inspecting the Camera Unit154
- Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions154
Maintenance156
- Charging the Built-In Battery156
Warning System157
- Warnings Description List157
- Error Code158
- Card Warning Code158
- Warning/Error Displays in the Thumbnail Operation and the USB Host Mode158
Updating the Camera Firmware160
Chapter 11 Additional Functions from the Optional Board161
Video Encoder Board (AG-YDX600G)162
- Proxy Settings162
- Recording the Proxy Data163
- Recording to the SD Memory Card163
- Checking the Proxy Data164
- Error Displays about Proxy Data Recordings165
HD/SD SDI Input Board (AG-YA600G)167
Chapter 12 Specification168
Dimensions and Specifications169
- Dimensions169
- Specifications169
Details of the Connector Signals173
Index176

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Brand	Panasonic
Model	P2HD AG-HPX610P
Category	Camcorder
Language	English

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