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AG-HPX500 Menu Information

Chapter

Menu Operations

Viewnder and LCD Menus

Using the menus
Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. If the thumbnail menu is displayed, press the THUMBNAIL button to release the display. The menu items indicated in the blue characters cannot be used.
When the unit is in other than playback or recording mode, press the MENU button.
The function screen appears in the viewnder and on the LCD screen.
CAMERA MENU 1.SCENE FILE 2.CAMERA SETUP 3.SW MODE 4.RECORDING SETUP 5.AUDIO SETUP 6.OUTPUT SEL 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.BATTERY SETUP PUSH MENU TO RETURN Chapter 7 Menu Operations
Use the JOG dial button (or the Up and Down cursor buttons) to highlight the function you want to change. CAMERA MENU 1.SCENE FILE 2.CAMERA SETUP 3.SW MODE 4.RECORDING SETUP 5.AUDIO SETUP 6.OUTPUT SEL 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.BATTERY SETUP PUSH MENU TO RETURN
JOG dial button MENU button CURSOR buttons SET button
Press the JOG dial button (or the SET button) to display the items. SW MODE MID GAIN HIGH GAIN W.BAL.PRESET USER MAIN USER1 USER2 6dB 12dB 3.2K SPOTLIGHT GAIN SLOTSEL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Use the JOG dial button (or the Up and Down cursor buttons) to highlight the item you want to change. SW MODE MID GAIN HIGH GAIN W.BAL.PRESET USER MAIN USER1 USER2 6dB 12dB 3.2K SPOTLIGHT GAIN SLOTSEL
Initializing the menu settings
The menu settings contain both the user le settings and the scene le settings. You can initialize them separately.
To initialize the user le (i.e. all the settings other than the scene le settings)
Select INITIAL in USER FILE of the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. The current menu settings of user le will return to the factory settings.
PUSH MENU TO RETURN Chapter 7 Menu Operations
To initialize the scene le
From the 6 scene les, select the one you want to initialize with the scene dial. Then in the SCENE FILE screen, LOAD/SAVE/INIT, select INITIAL. The settings for only the selected scene le are returned to the factory settings. This does not effect the other scene les.
Use the JOG dial button (or the SET button) to change the setting value. SW MODE MID GAIN HIGH GAIN W.BAL.PRESET USER MAIN USER1 USER2 6dB 12dB 3.2K 5.6K GAIN SLOTSEL
To change other settings, repeat steps 4 and 5.
When you nish, press the MENU button to return to the function screen.
To change other functions, repeat steps 2 to 5.
To exit the function screen and return to the normal screen, press the MENU button again.

Setup menu structure

Camera (CAM) mode menu
CAMERA MENU SCENE FILE CAMERA SETUP ASPECT CONV SETUP MID GAIN HIGH GAIN W.BAL.PRESET USER MAIN USER1 USER2 REC FORMAT 480i (576i) REC MODE REC FUNCTION ONE SHOT TIME INTERVAL TIME START DELAY PREREC MODE TC MODE TC IN UB REGEN UB MODE LOAD/SAVE/INIT OPERATION TYPE FRAME RATE SYNCRO SCAN DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP Ach COLOR TEMP Bch MASTER PED A.IRIS LEVEL NEWS GAMMA GAMMA KNEE MATRIX SKIN TONE DTL V DETAIL FREQ NAME EDIT

SW MODE

Chapter 7 Menu Operations

RECORDING SETUP

AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT SEL CMPN/SDI SEL SDI METADATA SDI EDH TC VIDEO SYNCRO ZEBRA DETECT MARKER SAFETY ZONE DATE/TIME LEVEL METER ZOOM CARD/BATT P2CARD REMAIN OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET SELF SHOOT DOWNCON MODE DISPLAY ASPECT MENU BACK

DISPLAY SETUP

FRONT VR CH1 FRONT VR CH2 MIC LOWCUT CH1 MIC LOWCUT CH2 MIC LOWCUT CH3 MIC LOWCUT CH4 LIMITER CH1 LIMITER CH2 LIMITER CH3 LIMITER CH4 AUTO LEVEL CH3 AUTO LEVEL CH4 25M REC CH SEL TEST TONE F.MIC POWER1 F.MIC POWER2 R.MIC POWER F.MIC CH1 LEVEL F.MIC CH2 LEVEL R.MIC CH1 LEVEL R.MIC CH2 LEVEL HEADROOM MONITOR MODE
BATTERY SETUP CARD FUNCTIONS SCENE FILE USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT SHADING SELECT SHADING (USER) CAC PROPERTY CAC DATA READ CAC DATA DELETE CAC DATA INIT IRIS ADJ USER FILE 1394 CONTROL 1394 CMD SEL PC MODE ACCESS LED ALARM SAVE LED CLOCK SET TIME ZONE LANGUAGE GL SELECT GL PHASE H PHASE SYSTEM FREQ

LENS MODE

OTHER FUNCTIONS
EXT DC IN SEL BATTERY SELECT BATTERY MODE PROPAC14 NEAR TRIMPAC14 NEAR HYTRON50 NEAR HYTRON140 NEAR DIONIC90 NEAR DIONIC140 NEAR NP-L7 NEAR ENDURA7 NEAR ENDURA10 NEAR ENDURA-D NEAR PAG L95 NEAR BP-GL65/95 NEAR NICD14 NEAR NICD14 END TYPE A FULL TYPE A NEAR TYPE A END TYPE B FULL TYPE B NEAR TYPE B END NEAR END CANCEL

VF ! LED

GAIN WHITE SHUTTER FILTER EXTENDER

MCR mode menu

MCR MENU
RECORDING SETUP OUTPUT SEL CMPNT/SDI SEL SDI METADATA SDI EDH MCR FORMAT 480i (576i) MCR MODE 1394 TC REGEN TC MODE 1394 UB REGEN UB MODE DATE/TIME LEVEL METER CARD/BATT P2CARD REMAIN OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET DOWNCON MODE DISPLAY ASPECT MENU BACK

BATTERY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS USER FILE PC MODE ACCESS LED SAVE LED CLOCK SET TIME ZONE LANGUAGE SYSTEM FREQ

Setup menu list

SCENE FILE screen
Item Description of settings (Items in bold are factory settings.) Saves, loads and initializes scene les (SD memory card) ----(No operation), LOAD (Load), SAVE (Save), INITIAL (Initialize)

LOAD/SAVE/INIT

Switches the shutter and frame rate operation to the video type or lm type. VIDEO CAM: SYNCRO SCAN is set in 1/n increments. /The frame rate is dependent on the REC FORMAT. /Slow shutter speeds are enabled. /Time code is displayed at 30 frames except at 24PN. OPERATION TYPE FILM CAM: SYNCRO SCAN is displayed as an angle./ FRAME RATE can be used to vary the frame rate./Slow shutter speeds are disabled./ The time code indication is xed at 24 hour display. Selects the shooting interval and exposure time when 720P and FILM CAM is selected. The default values for the REC FORMAT 720/60, 720/30 and 720/24 are xed at 60P, 30P and 24P, respectively. 59.94Hz SYSTEM DEFAULT, 12, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 36, 48, 60 50Hz SYSTEM DEFAULT, 12, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30, 32, 37, 48, 50 Adjusts the synchro scan shutter speed used for shooting images on a TV screen, etc. Turn and hold the JOG dial button (operation button) upwards or downwards to increase the speed at which the set values change. When VIDEO CAM is selected as the OPERATION TYPE option setting: 60P/60i: 1/60.0. 1/249.8 30P/30PN: 1/30.1. 1/48.0. 1/249.8 24P/24PA/24PN: 1/24.0. 1/48.0. 1/249.8 When FILM CAM is selected as the OPERATION TYPE option setting: The shutter speed is displayed as an angle such as 180.0d. 10.0 deg. 180.0 deg. 350.0 deg (the angle can be changed in increments of 0.5 degrees) Adjusts the level of the image outline correction (in the horizontal and vertical directions). Adjustable range: 7. 0. + 7 Adjusts the level of outline correction in the vertical direction. Adjustable range: 7. 0. + 7 Adjusts the level of noise reduction of the detail signal. Adjustable range: 2. 0. + 7 Set to for a clearer image. Noise increases slightly. Set to + to reduce noise. Adjusts the chroma level. Adjustable range: 7. 0. + 7 Makes ne adjustments to the chroma phase. Adjustable range: 7. 0. + 7 Makes ne adjustments to the color temperature (after white balance adjustment of Ach). Makes ne adjustments to the color temperature (after white balance adjustment of Bch). Adjusts the black master pedestal that serves as the video reference. Adjustable range: 127. 0. + 127 Sets the desired AUTO IRIS level. Adjustable range: 10. 0. + 10 Selects the news gamma curve. (Only valid for 1080i/60i, 50i, 720/50P, 50P, 480/60i and 576/50i) ON, OFF Setting this function to ON also turns on ADSC (adaptable shading correction).

FRAME RATE

SYNCRO SCAN
DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE
COLOR TEMP Ach Adjustable range: 7. 0. + 7 COLOR TEMP Bch Adjustable range: 7. 0. + 7 MASTER PED A. IRIS LEVEL NEWS GAMMA
Description of settings (Items in bold are factory settings.) Selects the gamma curves other than the news gamma curve. HD NORM: This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting. LOW: Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve which has a gentle incline in lowbrightness curve. The contrast sharpens. SD NORM: This is the normal video setting. HIGH: Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image using the gamma curve which has a sharp incline in lowbrightness curve. The contrast softens. B.PRESS: Makes the contrast sharper than LOW. CINELIKE_D: Makes a cinema-like image. CINELIKE_V: Makes a cinema-like image with emphasized contrast. When you select CINE-LIKE gamma, we recommend to set the lens aperture lower than normal image level (approximately 1/2) to enjoy the full benet of the function. (Disabled when gamma is ON.) To avoid overexposure, select the compression level (knee point) of the high intensity video signals received through CCD. LOW: Low setting (Compression starts at approx. 80 %.) MID: Medium setting (Compression starts at approx. 90 %.) HIGH: High Setting (Compression starts at approx. 100 %.) This setting cannot be changed when GAMMA is enabled and CINELIKE_D, V are selected. Selects the MATRIX table suitable for the desired color expression during shooting. NORM1: Suitable for shooting in the open air or under a halogen lamp. NORM2: Suitable for brighter colors than the NORM1 mode. FLUO: Suitable for shooting under uorescent light indoors. CINE-LIKE: Suitable for cinema-like image. Sets the skin tone details. Select ON to reduce the skin tone details and soften the skin tone. ON, OFF Sets the vertical detail for shooting in 480 24P, 24PA, 30P 576/25P mode. THIN: Makes the detail thin. MID: Makes the detail slightly thicker. THICK: Makes the detail thicker. When images were shot in the progressive mode in which the vertical detail is set as THIN or MID and are played on a monitoring television (60i interlace), you will see ickers caused on horizontal lines and almost horizontal oblique lines. When playing back images in the progressive mode or when editing images or performing other postprocessing, images with a higher resolution will be obtained with the THIN or MID setting than with the THICK setting. Edits the name of the selected scene le you have selected with the scene le dial.

MATRIX

SKIN TONE DTL

V DETAIL FREQ

NAME EDIT

CAMERA SETUP screen

Item Description of settings (Items in bold are factory settings.) Selects the aspect ratio of the image you record in 480i format. This item cannot be selected when the 1080i or 720P recording format is used. SIDE-CROP (Side crop), LETTER BOX, SQUEEZE Selects the setup level for the 480i video signal. 0 %: Setup is switched to 0 % for both camera output and recording. 7.5 %A: Setup is switched to 7.5 % for camera output and 0 % for recording.

ASPECT CONV SETUP

SW MODE screen
Item Description of settings (Items in bold are factory settings.) Sets the gain value assigned to the M position of the GAIN switch. 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB Sets the gain value assigned to the H position of the GAIN switch. 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB Sets the color temperature assigned to the PRST position of the WHITE BAL switch. 3.2 K / 5.6 K Selects the function assigned to the USER MAIN button. REC CHECK: Performs Rec Check. SPOTLIGHT: Auto iris control for the spotlight ON/OFF BACKLIGHT: Auto iris control for the backlight compensation BLACKFADE: Blackfade WHITEFADE: Whitefade GAIN: 18 dB: Press the button to set the gain value to 18 dB. This setting takes effect with the 60i and 60P recording formats only. It is not valid when the recording frame rate is less than 22 fps or when the slow shutter mode (1/15) is established. When the gain value is set to 18 dB or set from 18 dB to another value, the image can be disordered for a moment. If the unit is being used in the MANUAL mode or AUTO mode, set the AGC item on the AUTO SW screen of the setting menu to OFF to use this function. TEXT MEMO: Text memo recording SLOT SEL: Selects one of the P2 card slots. SHOT MARK: Shot mark recording LEV METER: Displays the level for channels other than those set in the menu. MARKER: Displays markers. LCD REV: Displays an upside down and reversed image on the LCD. Selects the function assigned to the USER1 button. The settings are the same as USER MAIN above. Selects the function assigned to the USER2 button. The settings are the same as USER MAIN above.
MID GAIN HIGH GAIN W.BAL.PRESET

USER MAIN

USER1 USER2

RECORDING SETUP screen

Item Description of settings (Items in bold are factory settings.) Selects the recording format for P2 card. 59.94Hz System: 1080i/60i, 1080i/30P, 1080i/24P, 1080i/24PA, 720P/60P, 720P/30P, 720P/24P, 720P/30PN, 720P/24PN, 480i/60i, 480i/30P, 480i/24P, 480i/24PA 50 Hz System: 1080i/50i, 1080i/25P, 720P/50P, 720P/25P, 720P/25PN, 576i/50i, 576i/25P Selects the 480i (576i) recording mode. DVCPRO50/DVCPRO DV Selects the special recording mode. NORMAL, INTERVAL, ONE SHOT, LOOP Selects the one-shot recording time. 1F, 2F, 4F, 8F, 16F, 1s Sets the interval time (INT) for interval recording (INTERVAL REC). 2F, 4F, 8F, 16F, 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1m, 5m, 10m Sets the START delay time for INTERVAL REC and ONE SHOT REC. Sets PRE RECORDING to ON or OFF. (Fixed to 3 seconds for HD and 7 seconds for SD) ON, OFF Selects the time code correction mode when recording the time code output by the internal time code generator. DF: Uses the drop frame mode. NDF: Uses the non-drop frame mode. The non-drop frame mode is used when a frame rate of 24P, 24PA, or 24PN is selected in a recording format regardless of TC MODE setting. Selects the user bits to be recorded when recording signals from a device connected to the TC IN connector. ON: Records the user bits of the signal input to the TC IN connector. OFF: Records the user bits selected in the menu option UB MODE. Setting this option to ON prioritizes the input signal over the settings made in the menu option UB MODE. No user bits are recorded when the input signal does not contain any user bits. Settings of the menu option UB MODE are used when no signal is input to the TC IN connector. Set the content for user information. USER: Records the information of user. TIME: Records the time at recording. DATE: Records the date at recording. TCG: Records the values of the time code generator. FRM. RATE: Records the frame rate information for frame conversion.
REC FORMAT 480i (576i) REC MODE REC FUNCTION ONE SHOT TIME INTERVAL TIME START DELAY PREREC MODE

TC MODE

TC IN UB REGEN

UB MODE

a: Checking information for user information b: Frame sequence No. 0 to 4 are displayed in 24P/24P (ADV) mode. F is displayed in 60i/30P mode. c: Frame rates Frame rate (60/30/24) I/P ID Conversion data Frame rate coefcient d: Recording management data Frame update information REC START/STOP information

AUDIO SETUP screen

Item Description of settings (Items in bold are factory settings.) Selects the function of the F. AUDIO LEVEL control of CH1 input. FRONT: The F. AUDIO LEVEL control controls FRONT1 input. REAR: The F. AUDIO LEVEL control controls REAR1 input. ALL: The F. AUDIO LEVEL control controls both FRONT1 and REAR1 inputs. OFF: The F. AUDIO LEVEL control does not control the input signal. This control is disabled when the AUDIO SELECT CH1 switch is set to AUTO. Selects the function of the F. AUDIO LEVEL control of CH2 input. FRONT: The F. AUDIO LEVEL control controls FRONT2 input. REAR: The F. AUDIO LEVEL control controls REAR2 input. ALL: The F. AUDIO LEVEL control controls both FRONT2 and REAR2 inputs. OFF: The F. AUDIO LEVEL control does not control the input signal. This control is disabled when the AUDIO SELECT CH2 switch is set to AUTO. Turns on and off the CH1 microphone lowcut lter. ON, OFF Turns on and off the CH2 microphone lowcut lter. ON, OFF Turns on and off the CH3 microphone lowcut lter. ON, OFF Turns on and off the CH4 microphone lowcut lter. ON, OFF Turns on and off the CH1 limiter. ON, OFF Turns on and off the CH2 limiter. ON, OFF Turns on and off the CH3 limiter. ON, OFF Turns on and off the CH4 limiter. ON, OFF Selects the method for selecting CH3 level. ON: Automatically controls CH3 level. OFF: Enables dial control of CH3 level via dial. Selects the method for selecting CH4 level. ON: Automatically controls CH4 level. OFF: Enables dial control of CH4 level via dial. Selects the audio channels to be recorded in the DVCPRO and DV formats. 2CH: Only recorded on CH1 and CH2. 4CH: Recorded on channels 1 to 4. Selects the test signal. OFF: Disables test tone output. NORMAL: Outputs test tones to channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 when the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch is set to BARS and the AUDIO IN switch CH1 is set to FRONT. ALWAYS: Outputs test tones to channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 when the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch is set to BARS. CHSEL: Outputs test tones to channels where the AUDIO IN switch CH1 or CH2 is set to FRONT with the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch set to BARS. Turns on and off the phantom power supply for the front microphone connected to CH1. ON, OFF Turns on and off the phantom power supply for the front microphone connected to CH2. ON, OFF Turns on and off the phantom power supply for the rear microphone. ON, OFF Selects the input level for the front microphone connected to CH1. 40 dB, 50 dB, 60 dB Selects the input level for the front microphone connected to CH2. 40 dB, 50 dB, 60 dB Selects the input level for the rear microphone connected to CH1. 50 dB, 60 dB Selects the input level for the rear microphone connected to CH2. 50 dB, 60 dB Sets the headroom (standard level). 59.94Hz System: 18 dB, 20 dB 50 Hz System: 18 dB, 20 dB Switches speaker and headphone audio delay. LIVE: No audio delay RECORDING: Recorded (delayed) audio Setup menu list

FRONT VR CH1

FRONT VR CH2
MIC LOWCUT CH1 MIC LOWCUT CH2 MIC LOWCUT CH3 MIC LOWCUT CH4 LIMITER CH1 LIMITER CH2 LIMITER CH3 LIMITER CH4 AUTO LEVEL CH3 AUTO LEVEL CH4 25M REC CH SEL

TEST TONE

F.MIC POWER1 F.MIC POWER2 R.MIC POWER F.MIC CH1 LEVEL F.MIC CH2 LEVEL R.MIC CH1 LEVEL R.MIC CH2 LEVEL HEADROOM MONITOR MODE

OUTUT SEL screen

Item Description of settings (Items in bold are factory settings.) Selects D or SDI connector. 59.94Hz system: 720P, 1080i, 480i 50 Hz system: 720P, 1080i, 576i Turns on and off metadata superimposition onto the HS-SDI signal. ON, OFF Turns on and off EDH superimposition onto the SD-SDI signal. ON, OFF Selects whether to delay time code output.
CMPNT/SDI SEL SDI METADATA SDI EDH
TC VIDEO SYNCRO TC IN: Outputs the input from the TC IN connector without delay.
VIDEO: Outputs the time code with delay according to the output video.

DISPLAY SETUP screen

Item Description of settings (Items in bold are factory settings.) Selects the brightness level of the leftleaning zebra patterns on the screen. 50 %, 55 %, 60 %, 65 %, 70 %, 75 %, 80 %, 85 %, 90 %, 95 %, 100 %, 105 % Select ON to display the marker. ON, OFF To display the marker. Sets SAFETY ZONE. OFF, 90 %, 4:3 Sets whether to display the date and time on the screen and whether to output from the VIDEO IN/OUT jack. OFF: The date and time are not displayed. TIME: The time is displayed. DATE: The date is displayed. TIME&DATE: The time and date are displayed. Select ON to display the audio level meter. ON, OFF Turns zoom value display on and off. ON, OFF Displays zoom values between Z00 to Z99. Turns on and off card and battery remaining level. ON, OFF Switches the indication of remaining P2 memory card capacity. TOTAL: Indicates total remaining capacity of all cards. ONE CARD: Indicates the remaining capacity of the card that is being recorded. Select how much information to display on the screen. OFF, PARTIAL, ALL Adjusts the backlight of the LCD monitor. Select HIGH for brighter backlight. HIGH, NORMAL Adjusts the display level of the images on the LCD monitor. LCD COLOR LEVEL, LCD BRIGHTNESS ,LCD CONTRAST Select to set respective value using the right and left cursor keys. Selects the LCD mirror mode for self-portrait shooting. Select MIRROR to reverse left and right at selfportrait shooting. NORMAL, MIRROR
ZEBRA DETECT MARKER SAFETY ZONE

DATE/TIME

LEVEL METER ZOOM CARD/BATT P2CARD REMAIN OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT LCD SET SELF SHOOT
Switches down-conversion output mode. SIDE-CROP: Side-crop mode DOWNCON MODE LETTER-BOX: Letter-box mode SQUEEZE: Squeeze mode Selects the aspect ratio of the LCD monitor and the viewnder. AUTO: Changes automatically to the appropriate ratio according to the recording or play mode information. 4:3: Fixed at 4:3. Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen when images are displayed at a 16:9 aspect ratio. No parts of the images are missing. Selects whether to lower the transparency of the background to make menu text easier to read. ON: Lowers background transparency. This function is not available for synchro scan and LCD SET pages. OFF: Sets a background transparency of 100%.

DISPLAY ASPECT

MENU BACK

BATTERY SETUP screen

Item Description of settings (Items in bold are factory settings.) Selects external DC power supply type. AC ADAPTER: AC adapter BATTERY: battery Selects battery type.

EXT DC IN SEL

BATTERY SELECT PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14, HYTRON50, HYTRON140, DIONIC90, DIONIC140, NP-L7, ENDURA7,
ENDURA10, ENDURA-D, PAG L95, BP-GL65/95, NICD14, TYPE A, TYPE B Near end setting AUTO: Automatically sets one of the following battery types. PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14, HYTRON50, HYTRON140, DIONIC90, DIONIC140, NP-L7, ENDURA7, ENDURA10, ENDURA-D, PAG L95, BP-GL65/95 MANUAL: Manually enter near end voltage for battery types other than those listed above. Sets near end voltage for PROPAC14 Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets near end voltage for TRIMPAC14 Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets near end voltage for HYTRON50 Sets near end voltage for HYTRON140 Sets near end voltage for DIONIC90 Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets near end voltage for DIONIC160 Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets near end voltage for NP-L7 Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets near end voltage for ENDURA7 Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets near end voltage for ENDURA10 Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets near end voltage for ENDURA-D Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets near end voltage for PAG L95 Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets near end voltage for BP-GL65/95 Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets near end voltage for NICD14 Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets end voltage for NICD14 Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets full voltage for TYPE A Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets near end voltage for TYPE A Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets end voltage for TYPE A Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets full voltage for TYPE B Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets near end voltage for TYPE B Adjustable in 0.1 V units. Sets end voltage for TYPE B Adjustable in 0.1 V units.

BATTERY MODE

PROPAC14 NEAR TRIMPAC14NEAR
HYTRON50 NEAR Adjustable in 0.1 V units. HYTRON140 NEAR Adjustable in 0.1 V units. DIONIC90 NEAR DIONIC160 NEAR NP-L7 NEAR ENDURA7 NEAR ENDURA10 NEAR ENDURA-D NEAR PAGL95 NEAR BP-L65/95 NEAR NICD14 NEAR NICD14 END TYPEA FULL TYPEA NEAR TYPEA END TYPEB FULL TYPEB NEAR TYPEB END
NEAR END CANCEL Selects whether to cancel battery near end warning or not.

CARD FUNCTIONS screen

Item Description of settings Reads/writes a scene le from/onto the SD memory card. READ: Loads the selected scene le (F1 to F6) values from an SD memory card. WRITE: Saves the current scene le (F1 to F6) settings to the SD memory card. Reads/writes user les (les other than scene les) from/onto the SD memory card. READ: Loads the user le settings from an SD memory card. WRITE: Saves the current user le settings to the SD memory card. Formats the SD memory cards or not.

SCENE FILE USER FILE

SD CARD FORMAT ----: Does not format.

YES: Format.

LENS SETUP screen
Item Description of settings (Items in bold are factory settings.) Selects one of the following shading compensation parameters. DEFAULT: Standard lens setting USER1: User setting 1 USER2: User setting 2 USER3: User setting 3 OFF: Sets shading compensation to OFF. Selects whether to set shading parameters to SHADING SELECT USER1, 2, and 3 or not. ----: Off YES: On This item is disabled when SHADING SELECT is set to DEFAULT or OFF. Selects whether to indicate the currently selected chromatic aberration correction data or not. ----: Off YES: On Selects whether to load chromatic aberration correction data from the SD card or not. ----: Off YES: On

SHADING SELECT

SHADING (USER)

CAC PROPERTY

CAC DATA READ
Selects whether to display a list of chromatic aberration data loaded in the camera and to delete the selected item. CAC DATA DELETE ----: Off YES: On

CAC DATA INIT IRIS ADJ

Returns the chromatic aberration data to its factory default setting. ----: Off YES: On Forcibly sets the iris. OFF: Sets the iris automatically. / F 2.8 / F 16

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen

Item Description of settings (Items in bold are factory settings.) Saves users les on, loads users les from the storage area of the camera (EEPROM), and initializes the storage area. ----: Off (no operation) LOAD: Loads the settings in a user le previously stored on the storage area. SAVE: Saves the user le updated settings on the storage area. INITIAL: Returns the user settings in the user le to their factory defaults. After a LOAD or INITIAL operation, turn the POWER switch off and then back on again to make the new settings available. An INITIAL operation does not change the setting of the menu option TIME ZONE. Sets the control method for backup recording using a backup unit connected to the 1394 terminal. OFF: The backup unit is not controlled. EXT: The backup unit can be controlled by the START/STOP button. The images shot by the camera recorder are recorded by the backup unit. Note that the camera recorder does not record them. BOTH: The images shot by the camera recorder are recorded by both the camera recorder and backup unit. CHAIN: When the camera recorders media approaches its end during shooting, the backup unit in the recording standby mode automatically starts recording images. Sets how the START/STOP button works for the backup unit. REC_P: This switches between recording and pause. STOP: This switches between recording and stop. If the backup unit does not have a rec pause function, select STOP. Selects the terminal for data transfer. (You cannot select USB and 1394 at the same time.) USB DEVICE: Mode for sending les using the USB connector. 1394 DEVICE: Mode for sending les using the 1394 connector. 1394 HOST: Mode for copying les from the P2 card onto an external hard disk drive using the 1394 connector. Enables or disables the access LED. The L-SIDE is the left side as seen from the lens (the P2 card slot side). OFF L-SIDE: OFF R-SIDE: OFF SLOT SIDE L-SIDE: ON R-SIDE: OFF LCD SIDE L-SIDE: OFF R-SIDE: ON BOTH L-SIDE: ON R-SIDE: OFF Turns the alarm function on and off. ON, OFF Sets the SAVE lamp operation. SAVE: Lights when the SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE. Off during recording. P2CARD: Blinks when a warning message appears to indicate that there is little space left on a P2 card. Sets the camera-recorders calendar. Adds to or deducts from GMT the time value of 12:00 to +13:00 in 30-minute steps. (As an exception, you can set +12:45.) (Page XX) +9:00 Sets the Menu language. ENGLISH JAPANESE CHINESE Determines which signal to lock on to. SDI, COMPOSITE, COMPONENT Determines whether to perform a 90H shift (ON) or not (OFF). ON, OFF Adjusts the phase. 511 ~ 0 ~ +511 Switches between NTSC and PAL. 59.94 Hz, 50 Hz

USER FILE

1394CONTROL

1394CMD SEL

PC MODE

ACCESS LED

ALARM SAVE LED CLOCK SET TIME ZONE
LANGUAGE GL SELECT GL PHASE H PHASE SYSTEM FREQ

VF! LED screen

Item Description of settings (Items in bold are factory settings.) Sets the conditions (gain value) for lighting the ! symbol LED in the viewnder. w/o0 dB: other than 0 dB OFF: Off Sets the conditions (white balance value) for lighting the ! symbol LED in the viewnder. PRE: Preset OFF: Off Sets the conditions (shutter status) for lighting the ! symbol LED in the viewnder. ON, OFF Sets the conditions (lter status) for lighting the ! symbol LED in the viewnder. NG: Abnormal No1: No1 w/o No1: other than No 1 OFF: Off Sets the conditions (extender status) for lighting the ! symbol LED in the viewnder. ON, OFF

GAIN WHITE SHUTTER

FILTER

EXTENDER

Memory Card Camera-Recorder (AG-HPX500P/AG-HPX500E/AG-HPX500EN)

AG-HPX500 series

Superior Recording Quality in Both HD and SD
Broadcasters and video professionals all around the world have already joined the P2 revolution. Now this advanced technology is available to even more professional videographers. The AG-HPX500 series Memory Card Camera-Recorder debuts as the newest 2/3" camcorder in the P2 HD Professional Series, which includes the AG-HVX200 handheld and the AJ-HPX2000/2100 shoulder-mount units. Featuring a 2/3 inch lens mount that accepts interchangeable lenses, HD/SD multi-format compatibility with 50 Hz/60 Hz selectability, and a variable frame rate function that allows cine-like picture quality, this new camera-recorder has everything professionals need to create high-quality video content. Equipped with four P2 card slots, the AG-HPX500 series allows extended HD recording time and delivers the high reliability, quick recording starts and IT benefits that distinguish P2 and revolutionize the recording and editing workflow. The AG-HPX500 series is an exceptional cost-efficient performer for applications that demand full-fledged HD production quality and the advantages of fast IT-based workflow.
P2 Card Recording Brings the IT Revolution to Video Production
Neither tape nor disc, the P2 card is a semiconductor memory device that can h o l d l a rg e a m o u n t s o f video and audio data. The P2 card's advanced AV technology bring the proven benefits of an IT workflow to broadcasting and video production. Memory card recorders have no drive mechanism, so maintenance costs are much lower. And with their outstanding resistance to impact, vibration, temperature change, dust and other environmental conditions, they offer the high reliability you need in news acquisition and video recording. P2 also transfers data at higher speeds than optical discs or hard drives, so video production is quicker. And P2 files can be transferred as they are no digitizing required - to nonlinear editors and other network-connectable equipment.
P2 Memory Card Recorder: Lower Operating Costs, Better for the Environment
P2 Reduces Total Cost of Ownership
(1)Faster, easier editing because digitization is not necessary (2)Lower media costs because memory cards are reusable (3)Lower maintenance costs because there is no moving mechanism By reducing editing, media and maintenance costs, P2 can help improve your bottom line. Users can also take advantage of a special five-year free-repair service program that Panasonic offers for P2 HD equipment.
The P2 Card Helps Preserve the Environment: Repeated Reusability and Low Power Consumption
Allowing repeated file copying and initialization, a single P2 card can be used and re-used, again and again. When combined with an IT-based workflow that Reuse requires no dubbing, P2 cards can greatly Initialization reduce storage media expenses. And because a memory card recorder has no moving mechanism, it uses less power. Recording For example, the AG-HPX500 series uses P2 Card about 41% less power than the tape-based AJ-HDX900 camcorder.
A P2HD Camera-Recorder That's Built for Professionals
Supports worldwide HD/SD recording formats at the price of an SD camera-recorder Advanced P2 technology provides fast, rugged performance plus IT connectivity 2/3-inch interchangeable lens system Variable frame rate function Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) Four P2 card slots for continuous or Hot-swap recording

Professional HD Quality

Progressive 3CCD and 2/3-inch Interchangeable Lens System for Full-Fledged HD Video Production
2/3-Inch Interchangeable Lens System
The 2/3-inch bayonet mount allows use of a wide assortment of broadcast and professional lenses from a number of companies*. 2/3-inch zoom lenses make it easier to capture the shallower depth of field often used in professional videos.
The camera process scans at full 1080/60 (or 50) progressive frames a second. It is this initial capture that is the foundation for all of the formats that this camera generates. While the camera does not record 1080P/60(or 50), the signals start there and are either cross converted or down converted to the format being utilized that day.
* The effective image size of the CCD is equivalent to 2/3.2 inches.
Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC)
This exclusive technology sets up a conversation between lens and camera which allows for a highly sophisticated algorithm to be deployed which will automatically compensate the registration error that is caused mainly by lens chromatic aberration, and minimize the circumjacent blur.
APT for Higher Image Quality
Advanced progressive technology (APT) produces higher total image quality by linking the progressive 3CCD camera system with a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP). In APT, an extremely accurate CCD alignment process is used to offset the pixels on the red and blue channels in both the Horizontal and Vertical directions. This allows for additional resolution to be gained from areas of the green CCD which are non-photo-sensitive. The R, G and B color signals from the 3 CCDs are then sent through a 14 bit A/D converter. Next, a 19 bit DSP performs a highly precise calculation* on the signals to generate 1080/60P (50P) video signals. The signals are then converted into HD or SD format and recorded. By using these progressive video signals, with their excellent vertical resolution, as source signals, a high level of image quality is achieved that would be difficult to obtain by interpolating from interlace scans.
* Called an advanced offset spatial process.
A.P.T (Advanced Progressive Technology)

HD/SD Format DSP (19 bit inner processing)
Full screen image (simulated**)
CAC OFF (simulated**) CAC ON (simulated**)

Progressive 3CCD

The AG-HPX500 series 2/3-inch progressive 3CCD* has a larger light receiving area for higher sensitivity, and achieves an optimal balance among image quality, sensitivity and cost.
Progressive CCD CCD Aquisition

14 bit A/D

Recording
Interlace scanning frame image (simulated**) Progressive scanning frame image (simulated**)
Advanced Offset Spacial Process 1080/60P (50P) Signal Process
** Simulated images were produced in order to describe the function. It is not a screen capture of an actual image. It differs from an actual image in that the effect of the function has been emphasized for easier understanding.
HD/SD Multi-Format Capabilities
Supporting 32 HD/SD video recording formats, the AG-HPX500 series meets professional needs in news acquisition and in the production of TV programming, independent films and other demanding video content. Its versatility allows this content to be distributed worldwide. For 1080i/720p HD recording, the AG-HPX500 series uses the DVCPRO HD codec, with its proven track record in higher end production applications. For SD recording, the AG-HPX500 series multi-codec capabilities let you select from DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV video quality.
Video format and codec supported by AG-HPX500 series
Recording Video Format *1 1080/60i 1080/24p (over 60i) 1080/24pA (over 60i) 1080/30p (over 60i) HD 60Hz 720/60p 720/24p (over 60p) 720/30p (over 60p) 720/24pN (Native)*2 720/30pN (Native)*2 1080/50i 1080/25p (over 50i) HD 50Hz 720/50p 720/25p (over 50p) 720/25pN (Native)*2 480/60i SD 60Hz 480/24p (over 60i) 480/24pA (over 60i) 480/30p (over 60i) SD 50Hz 576/50i 576/25p (over 50i) 512 min. (DVCPRO 50) 1,024 min. (DVCPRO/DV) 512 min. 256 min. 640 min. 512 min. DVCPRO HD 256 min. Rec. Time*3 Codec
Extended Recording with Four Slots for 64GB P2 Cards
The AG-HPX500 series has four P2 cards slots so you can record continuously onto all four in sequence. Using four of the new 64GB P2 cards, you can record up to 256 minutes of HD recording (1080/60i or 720/60p, 4 cards x 64 minutes = 256) or 512 minutes of SD (DVCPRO 50) recording (4 cards x 128 minutes = 512).

Native and Over-60p (50p) Modes
720p Native Mode: The AG-HPX500 series records images at the frame rate set in the camera. Using the AG-HPX500 series to play back the recording at the normal rate, you can preview the speed effect right on the spot, without using a frame rate converter. Native mode also extends the recording time. 720p over 60p (or 50p) Mode: The unit can output a DVCPRO HD stream from the IEEE 1394 connector as it records. This lets you produce a backup copy using a connected external hard disk recorder, such as the Panasonic AJ-HD1400 DVCPRO HD recorder or AG-HPG20 P2 portable recorder.
1080/480 24p Advance Mode
When recording in 1080/24p or 480/24p at 60 Hz, the AG-HPX500 series lets you select 24pA (Advance) mode. In this mode, it performs 60i conversion using 2:3:3:2 pulldown, which maintains higher image quality than ordinary 24p (2:3 pulldown) in nonlinear editing*. In 30p and 25p recording (at 50 Hz), the AG-HPX500 series uses 2:2 pulldown.
* For compatibility details, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/sales_o/ieee1394
Slow, Synchro and High-Speed Shutter
Used with the variable frame rate function, this allows you to create a blurring effect or crystal-clear stop-motion of sports action. The AG-HPX500 series also features a synchro scan function for capturing screen shots from a computer monitor.

Scene File Dial

Set this dial for a set of shooting conditions, and later you can instantly retrieve the settings when needed. Six preset files are provided, and you can change any of the six file names and their settings as desired. You can also transfer the setting files to an SD Memory Card for loading into another AG-HPX500 series so the cameras will match.
Cine-Like Gamma (Eight-Mode Gamma)
Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam, Panasonic has equipped the AG-HPX500 series with advanced gamma functions that address eight different shooting scenarios and expand your creative abilities. Included are Cine-Like Gamma, which gives recordings the characteristic warm tone of film recordings, and a News Gamma that's designed especially for news gathering.
Shooting Assist Functions
Three User Buttons: Assign a function to each, and then you can select those chosen functions with pushbutton ease. Focus Assist: Facilitates focusing using a very effective histogram display. Eight chromatic aberration correction(CAC) files (fixed) and four shading correction files support a variety of interchangeable lenses. Color temperature can be adjusted after the white balance is set. Rec Review function for easy checking of recorded results 4-position optical neutral density filter wheel

HD NORM Mode Image

CINE-LIKE D Mode Image
Designed for Easy Operation
The position, function, and shape of all switches, dials and terminals have been designed in response to feedback from video professionals to allow quick operation and prevent errors for greater reliability. The Audio Rec level adjustment features a push lock function. The Audio Input level adjustment (front) can be switched ON/OFF and allocated to desired channels. The viewfinder mount allows easy and precise adjustment.

AG-HPX500 series Gamma Modes NEWS: HD NORM: LOW: SD NORM: HIGH: B.PRESS: CINE-LIKE D: CINE-LIKE V: Minimizes washout to faithfully capture all visual information especially in the highlights Suitable for HD recording Works to flatten out high-contrast scenes Normal setting for SD Provides additional contrast and color gradation Provides more contrast and richer blacks to low-contrast scenes Shifts the Cine-Like mode to prioritize dynamic range Shifts the Cine-Like mode to prioritize contrast

P2 Recording Function

Four Slots for Quick Recording on Reliable P2 Memory Cards
P2 Cards: High Capacity, Fast Transfer and Superior Reliability
P2 cards feature a large capacity of up to 64 GB*1, a compact size, and light weight. In addition to the semiconductor memorys inherent resistance to impact, vibration and temperature change, the P2 card also offers outstanding reliability. Unlike tapes and discs, it has no rotating or physically contacting parts. Its built to withstand repeated recording and initialization over many years of use. The P2 card connector is specifically designed to stand up to the repeated insertion and removal involved in professional use. The low-cost E Series*2 (AJ-P2E016XG, AJ-P2E032XG, and AJ-P2E064XG) provides a new level of convenience by meeting a wide range of user needs. The AG-HPX500 series records the A/V data for each recording as a file on the P2 card, which eliminates the need for digitizing. The files can be used directly in a nonlinear editing system*3 or transferred over a network or simply onto a Hard Disk Drive. The P2 card transfers data at a high speed up to 1.2 Gbps*4 giving you faster, easier operation. The P2 card is convenient too you can plug it directly into the card slot on certain laptops.
*1: Total card capacity includes space for data management such as system data; therefore, actual usable area is less than the capacity indicated on the card. *2: When using the P2 card E Series, software updates are necessary for certain P2 devices. For details, visit the Panasonic website at https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/ pro-av/. *4: PCs must be installed with the included P2 driver in order to mount P2 cards. For editing, PCs must be installed with P2-compatible editing software available from various companies. Read "Notes Regarding the Handling of P2 Files Using a PC" on the back page. *5: 1.2Gbps is maximum transfer speed when using P2 card E series. Transfer speed is subject to be changed depended on system configuration.

Immediate Startup and Better Data Protection
When you press the Record button in standby mode, the AG-HPX500 series instantly finds a blank area on the P2 card and begins recording. It can begin recording immediately even when you're using it to preview video. In normal use, there is no chance of accidentally overwriting a recording. Recordings will not be erased unless you intentionally delete a file or initialize the card.
Advanced Recording Functions Employing Four Card Slots
In addition to continuous, multiple-card recording, the four P2 card slots of the AG-HPX500 series also enable some useful new recording functions that are possible only with memory cards. Card selector: The recording slot can be switched instantly when the unit is in standby mode. Immediately after recording a clip, you can remove the P2 card and use it in editing or transmission. This lets you continue your recording work with much shorter downtime than when changing tapes or discs. Hot-swap-rec: You can replace a full memory card with a blank one while the P2 cam is recording onto a second card. Successively swapping cards gives you virtually unlimited recording capability. Loop-rec: This function can be specified in length and the camera will continuously record over that area until you push the pause. This allows for a longer record time than pre-record.
Other Versatile Recording Functions
Pre-rec: While in standby mode, you can continuously store, and subsequently record, up to 3 seconds in HD (7 seconds in SD). In effect, this lets you record footage of the beginning of an event when the beginning is unpredictable, like a whale breaching the surface of the water or the unexpected arrival of a key person. This can give you the confidence that you always have your shot.
One-shot rec: Convenient for producing animation, this mode records for a set time (from 1 frame to 1 second) each time you press the Start button. Interval rec: Recording one frame at a time at set intervals (from 2 frames to 10 min.), this mode is useful for monitoring and special ultra-undercranking effects.
Shot Marker and Text Memo
A shot mark, which allows convenient OK and NG marking, can be added to each clip during or after recording. When a P2 card with marked clips is inserted in a PC*, it's possible to have only the marked clips displayed. The AG-HPX500 series also has a text memo function. When recording or previewing a clip, press the Text Memo button at any of up to 100 locations and a blank text memo label is registered. On your PC*, you can then search for the label and write a memo into it. * Must have P2 Viewer installed
Clip Thumbnail/Data Function
The P2 cam records each recording as a clip (file) and automatically attaches a thumbnail image and file information to it. To preview a clip on the LCD monitor or to check clip data, simply choose the clip you want from the list of thumbnails. The thumbnail image and file information can also be displayed on a PC (using P2 Viewer*) or nonlinear editing software.

* P2 Viewer software for Windows PCs can be downloaded, free of charge.

P2 Viewer

SD Memory Card Slot
Plug an SD card into the slot provided, and you can save or load scene files and user-setting files. You can create a metadata upload file (produced with P2 Viewer) containing information such as the name of the camera operator, the name of the reporter, the recording location, and text memos on an SD Memory Card, and load it as clip metadata.

Clip Thumbnail Display

System and Interface
Comes Equipped with IEEE 1394, USB 2.0 and HD SDI Interfaces. Allows New Camera Studio System.

IEEE 1394 Interface

The IEEE 1394-compliant DVCPRO (6-pin) output connector lets you output all HD/SD compression streams without decoding.* This means you can connect and use a DVCPRO HD VTR (such as the AJ-HD1400) or AG-HPG20 P2 portable recorder for degradation-free backup recording. The IEEE 1394 interface also makes it easy to upload data to a Mac-based or PC-based nonlinear editing system. The AG-HPX500 series also provides a host mode that lets you copy P2 files to a hard drive without using a PC.
* Output is not possible in 720p native mode (24pN 30pN, 25pN).

USB 2.0 Interface

The AG-HPX500 series comes equipped with a USB 2.0 interface. Connect the AG-HPX500 series to a Windows PC, and you can upload files from a P2 card to the PC for nonlinear editing, or to a network server.

USB 2.0

NLE (Windows PC)
HD SDI/SD Down-Conversion Output
Stream (AVC) P2 Portable AG-HPG20 P2 Gear AG-HPG10

DVCPRO HD VTR AJ-HD1400

IEEE 1394 AG-HPX500 series
File transfer (DEVICE) NLE File transfer (HOST) HDD (stand-alone power supply)
The AG-HPX500 series comes equipped with two BNC video line outputs for flexible monitoring or line recording use. SDI OUT: Switchable between HD SDI or SD SDI (down conversion). HD SDI output simultaneously backs up recordings to an external digital VTR (such as the AJ-HD1400), 2 portable recorder (such as AG-HPG20) or AVCCAM recorder (such as AG-HMR10) in sync with Rec start/stop. VIDEO OUT: Outputs down-converted SD video (composite).
VIDEO OUT SDI OUT AG-HPX500 series HD SDI Analog composite SD Monitor
Compatibility with Nonlinear Editing Systems
DVCPRO HD P2 files recorded by the AG-HPX500 series can be used in nonlinear editing systems made by a variety of manufacturers, making it possible for you to produce HD content in native DVCPRO HD. And because the AG-HPX500 series uses the same recording format as the AG-HVX200 or the AJ-HPX2000/ HPX2100, the AG-HPX500 series is compatible with nonlinear editing systems that support our other P2HD cameras.

The AG-HPG20 P2 Portable Recorder enables easy on-site viewing, backup recording and card-to-card and card-to-HDD file copying. The AJ-HRW10G Rapid Writer can transfer the data files easily and rapidly from P2 cards to the internal HDD in the field. Using a Windows PC or a Mac with P2 Viewer or P2 CMS, it is possible to view files, display properties, perform simple editing, create metadata, edit voice and text memo and copy files*1.
USB 2.0 (DEVICE) USB 2.0 (HOST) AG-HPX500 series Portable HDD

P2 Viewer P2 CMS

P2 card (Blank) HD SDI AG-HPG20 USB2.0 Portable HDD
Windows PC or Mac AG-HPX500 series P2 card (Recorded)

AJ-HRW10G

Editing, Production and Archiving
The AJ-PCD35 or AJ-PCD20 P2 drive, and the AG-HPG20 let you use P2 cards in nonlinear editing systems, and HDD units let you use HDD data in the same way*1. There is no need for digitizing, so files can be used immediately as clips. P2 CMS content management software lets you copy P2 files to an HDD while automatically creating a metadata-tagged database to simplify operations ranging from searching and sorting to file copying, backup and archiving. This makes it easy to backup or archive files onto optical media.*2
P2 card AG-HPG20 HDD HDD USB 2.0

NAS/SAN

P2 card AG-HPX500 series
PCI Express AJ-PCD35 IEEE 1394b NLE or Work station for archive (P2 CMC is installed) Blu-ray Disk drive

P2 card

AJ-PCD20
Studio, Event Recording, and Broadcast Use
Standard SDI (HD/SD) output on the AG-HPX500 series makes it well suited to broadcast and image production use. It is also a great match for the camera extension system, enabling VE style remote operation with an efficient, low-cost configuration.
AG-CA300G AG-HPX500 series Transmission Cable

HD SDI

AG-BS300
HD-SDI Live Switcher AV-HS400A

On-Air

HD-SDI

AJ-HD1400

*1: For details, see the rear cover page (Notes Regarding the Handling of P2 Files Using a PC) *2: Cannot be used with some types of nonlinear editing systems, PCs, and software. *3: Conversion to file formats requires authoring or conversion software for the desired format.

AJ-SC900

Soft Carrying Case
*Not available in some areas.

AJ-HT901G

SHAN-TM700

Tripod Adapter

Hard Carrying Case

AG-HMR10

SD/SDHC Memory Card
Memory Card Portable Recorder AVCCAM AVCHD recording and HD-SDI input/output.

SHAN-RC700

Rain Cover
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Profiles

Specifications

General

Supply Voltage: DC12V (11V to 17V) Power Consumption: Approx. 23W (when 1.5"CRT viewfinder, 3.5" LCD monitor used) Operating Temperature: 32F to +104F (0C to +40C) Storage Temperature: 4F to +140F (20C to +60C) Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% (no condensation) Weight: Approx. 8.38 lbs (3.8kg) excluding battery and accessories Dimensions (WxHxD): 5-5/8" x 10-3/8" x 12-5/8" (140 mm x 261 mm x 318 mm) excluding handle and prominent parts

Memory Card Recorder

Recording Format: DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV selectable Audio Recording Format:PCM digital recording 48 kHz /16 bits 4ch (DVCPRO HD / DVCPRO 50), 2ch/4ch selectable (DVCPRO / DV) Recording Time*: DVCPRO HD, 4CH: (Approx.) 64 minutes with one 64GB P2 Card (AJ-P2C064AG) 32 minutes with one 32GB P2 Card (AJ-P2C032RG) 16 minutes with one 16GB P2 Card (AJ-P2C016RG) P2 Card Slot: SD Card Slot: Recording File: File System: 4 Slot (4G, 8G, 16G Card) SD Format standard (MMC not used) 1 Slot (Camera setup, Reading/Writing) MXF File FAT32 BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75, D4 terminal (Component) , Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75 , PB/PR: 0.7Vp-p, 75 BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 BNC x 1, 0.8Vp-p, 75 (HD:SMPTE292M/296M/299M/ SD:SMPTE259M-C/272M-A/ITU-R.BT656-4 Standard) BNC x 1, 0.5 to 8Vp-p, 10k BNC x 1, Low impedance, 2.0 0.5V p-p 6 pin, Digital In/Out, based on IEEE 1394 Standard XLR x 1, 4-pin, DC12V (DC11.0V to 17.0V) 4-pin, DC12V (DC11.0V to 17.0V), max 1.5 A. 10 pin 12 pin 20 pin Type-B, 4-pin (USB ver2.0) XLR x 2 (FRONT1, FRONT2), High impedance, +48V compatible MIC: 40/50/60 dBu (Switch on Menu) XLR x 2 (REAR1, REAR2), High impedance, LINE/MIC/+48V switchable LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: 50/60 dBu (Switch on Menu) Pin Jack x 2 (CH1/CH2), Out: 600, 316 mV Stereo Mini Jack, 0.14" (3.5mm) diameter 1.1" (28mm) round shape x 1 3.5", LCD color Monitor, 210,000 pixels, 4:3 1.5", CRT B/W Viewfinder (4:3 CRT, NTSC/PAL switchable), Component Video Cable, Shoulder strap, P2 card software driver (CD-ROM )

Camera

Pick-up Device: 3CCD (2/3-inch interline transfer type and progressive modes supported) Lens Mount: 2/3" bayonet type Optical Color Separation:Prism system ND Filter: 4 position (Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64) Gain Selection: 60i/60p/50i/50p mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB 30p/24p/24pA/25p mode: 0/+3/+6/+12dB [Slow Shutter Mode, Gain fix (0dB)] Shutter Speed (Preset): 60i/60p mode: 1/60 (OFF) sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 30p mode: 1/30(OFF) sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec. 24p/24pA mode: /24(OFF) sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec. 50i/50p mode: 1/50 (OFF) sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 25p mode: 1/25(OFF), 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec. Shutter Speed (Variable):60i mode: 1/60.0 to 1/249.8 30p mode: 1/30.0 to 1/249.8 24p/24pA mode: 1/24.0 to 1/249.8 50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 to 1/249.8 25p mode: 1/25.0 to 1/249.8 Shutter Speed (Slow): 60i/60p mode: 1/15, 1/30 30p mode: 1/15 24p/24pA mode: 1/12 (720p mode only) 50i/50p mode: 1/12, 1/25 25p mode: 1/12 Variable Frame Rate : 60 Hz mode: 12/18/20/22/24/26/30/32/36/48/60 fps (frame/sec.) 50 Hz mode: 12/18/20/23/25/27/30/32/37/48/50 fps (frame/sec.) Sensitivity: F10 (Typical) at 2000 lx
* Time shown above is when you record a series of 1 shot to P2 card. Depending on numbers of shots you record, time will get shorter than the number shown above.

Input/Output Signal

Gen Lock: Component Out: Video Out: SDI Out: TC In: TC Out: IEEE 1394: DC In: DC Out: Remote: Lens: EVF: USB 2.0 (Device):

Audio lnput

MIC IN: AUDIO IN: Line Out: Phones: Internal Speaker: LCD Monitor: Supplied Accessories:

Video P2 HD General

Sampling Frequency: Quantizing: Compression: Recording Bit Rate: Y: 74.25MHz PB/PR: 37.125Mhz 8 bits Compression ratio 1/6.7, DCT + variable length code 100Mbps 48 kHz 16 bit/4CH 20 dB/18 dB (Selectable)

Audio P2 HD General

Sampling Frequency: Quantizing: Head Room:
Monitor, Speaker and Other packages
* Product image and the specifications are subject to change without notice. The content of this catalog is a thing as of September 2009.
Anton/Bauer Anton/Bauer Battery System Gold Mount Plate Microphone AG-MC200G AJ-MC700P Phantom +48V Viewfinder AG-VF11 (1.5", Supplied) AJ-VF15B (Option) AJ-VF20WB (Option) HD SDI or IEEE1394 (not available for AVC-I) 2/3" HD Lens Anton/Bauer Ultra Light
AG-YA500G VF Interface Box

DC Cable (XLR)

AC Adapter

AG-HPG20 P2 portable

SD Memory Card SHAN-TM700 Tripod Adapter
BT-CS80G VF Cable (Viewfinder Cable, DC Cable)
BT-LH80WU 7.9" LCD Monitor
*Mounting bracket is required to mount on a Camera-Recorder.

Shoulder Strap

10-pin Remote Cable (with 10m/max 50m)
AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit
AJ-HT901 Hard Carrying Case *
AJ-SC900 Soft Carrying Case *

SHAN-RC700 Rain Cover *

BNC cable x 2/ AG-CA300G Power cord Remote Control Camera Adapter Incom

AG-BS300 Base Station

Standard Accessories
* Not available in some areas.

Tripod

P2 Asset Support System
Free registration, no membership fees 5-year extended warranty repairs
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1st year Basic warranty*1 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 5th year
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Providing necessary information when you need it
P2 Asset Support System assists your P2HD use by providing extended warranty repairs & various technical information (update notices, operation guides, etc.) upon registration.

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Extended warranty repair*2
* Not all models are eligible for extended warranty coverage. * Please note that this extended warranty is not available in some countries/region see website below for the details. *1: The basic warranty period may vary depending on the country/region see enclosed warranty card for warranty coverage. *2: Not all repair work is covered by this extended warranty see enclosed warranty card for warranty coverage. The maximum warranty period may be adjusted depending on the number of hours the device has been used.

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Please refer to the latest Non-linear Compatibilty Information,
P2 Support and Downlord and Service Information, etc. at panasonic web site.
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Notes Regarding the Handling of P2 Files Using a PC
Mounting and Transferring Files The PC must be installed with the included P2 driver in order to recognize, copy and transfer P2 files. This driver is also necessary when using the PC card slot and when handling P2 files stored on a hard-disk device, such as P2 store. The included P2 driver is compatible with Windows XP, Windows 2000. For other operating requirements, refer to the P2 installation manual. The P2 driver and the P2 installation manual can be downloaded free from a Panasonic website. Visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ and click "P2 Support and Download." Preview and Nonlinear Editing To preview (play) P2 files on a PC, it is necessary to install P2 Viewer software (downloadable for free, for Windows only) or P2 CMS content management software (downloadable for free, for both Windows and Mac), both from Panasonic, or P2-compatible editing software available from other companies (for details, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/sales_o/p2/partners.html). Note that each software places specific requirements on the operating environment, and the operating environment must meet additional requirements to play and edit HD content on Windows PCs and Macs. For P2 Viewer or P2 CMS download and operating requirement information, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/. For operating requirements and details of other P2 editing software, visit the website of the relevant software manufacturer. DV Logo is a trademark. Leica and Dicomar are registered trademarks of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Adobe Creative Suite and Adobe Premire are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, Quick Time and Final Cut Studio are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Avid Xpress, Media Composer, and NewsCutter are trademarks registered in the United States of Avid Technology, Inc. or its subsidiaries. EDIUS is registered trademarks of Grass Valley, Inc. MainConcept is a registered trademark of MainConcept AG. Matrox is a registered trademark of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Server and Direct X are registered trademarks of Microsoft corporation.

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