Panasonic AG-HPX250EN Operating Instructions Manual - Warning:

Summary of AG-HPX250EN

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    Ss0612mo1043 -fj printed in japan english vqt4k98-1 before use description of parts preparation menu reference register now!! Http://panasonic.Biz/sav/pass_e/ this product is eligible for the p2hd 5 year warranty repair program. For details, see page 8. Operating instructions vol.1 memory card camer...

  • Page 2: Warning:

    2 read this first! (for ag-hpx255p) indicates safety information. Caution risk of electric shock do not open caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer to servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arr...

  • Page 3: Caution:

    3 read this first! (for ag-hpx255p) (continued) indicates safety information. Caution: this apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the range of 100 – 240 v ac. Voltages other than 120 v are not intended for u.S.A. And canada. Operation at a voltage other than 120 v ac may require the use of a dif...

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    4 important safety instructions 1) read these instructions. 2) keep these instructions. 3) heed all warnings. 4) follow all instructions. 5) do not use this apparatus near water. 6) clean only with dry cloth. 7) do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s ins...

  • Page 5: Brazil Only

    5 to remove the battery para remover a bateria main power battery (lithium ion battery) bateria principal de energia (refer to page 21 for the detail.) press the battery release button. Pressione o botão para liberar a bateria. Battery release button botão de liberação da bateria back-up battery (li...

  • Page 6: Warning:

    6 indicates safety information. Warning: this equipment must be earthed. To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively earthed through normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must have three core...

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    7 emc notice for the purchaser/user of the apparatus 1. Applicable standards and operating environment the apparatus is compliant with: • standards en55103-1 and en55103-2, and • electromagnetic environments e1, e2, e3 and e4. 2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standa...

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    8 • sdhc logo is a trademark of sd-3c, llc. • hdmi, the hdmi logo, and high-definition multimedia interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of hdmi licensing llc. • microsoft ® , windows ® , and windows vista ® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of microsoft corporation in the un...

  • Page 9: Outline of Operations

    9 outline of operations this unit is a handheld p2 memory card camera-recorder that achieves the high quality images provided by full hd through the incorporation of a cam-type 22x optical zoom and a 1/3-type 2.2-megapixel 3mos sensor in the camera unit, and including avc-intra100 compression as sta...

  • Page 10: Contents

    10 contents read this first! (for ag-hpx255p) ..................... 2 read this first! (for ag-hpx255en) .................. 6 read this first! (for ag-hpx255p/ ag-hpx255en) ................................................ 7 outline of operations .......................................... 9 before us...

  • Page 11: Shooting

    11 volume 2 (cd) shooting viewfinder tally lamp basic shooting operations using sd/sdhc memory cards using the zoom function shooting in progressive mode recording with variable frame rate (vfr) shooting in manual mode adjusting the white balance and black balance shooting techniques for different t...

  • Page 12: Operating Precautions

    12 do not allow any water to get into the camera- recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach. • failure to heed this precaution will cause the camera-recorder or p2 card to malfunction (and may result in irreparable damage). Keep the camera-recorder away from equipment (such as tv se...

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    13 before use remove the battery after use. Completely remove the battery. (the battery continues to be used even if you have turned the camera-recorder off.) the battery can over discharge if you leave it in the camera-recorder and it may become impossible to recharge it. Do not remove the battery ...

  • Page 14: Precaution For Use

    14 precaution for use always take some trial shots before actual shooting. • when shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting. Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone. • ...

  • Page 15: Accessories

    15 before use accessories battery *1 battery charger/ac power supply cord wireless remote control and battery (cr2025) (page 24) ac adaptor/ac cord eye cup (page 23) microphone holder (page 101 of vol. 2) screws for microphone holder (page 101 of vol. 2) 6-mm screws (2) 12-mm screws (2) microphone h...

  • Page 16: Description of Parts

    16 description of parts description of parts 1 input1 line/mic switch (page 52 of vol. 2) 2 input1 switch (mic power +48 v) (page 52 of vol. 2) 3 input2 line/mic switch (page 52 of vol. 2) 4 input2 switch (mic power +48 v) (page 52 of vol. 2) 5 nd filter dial (page 32 of vol. 2) 6 focus assist butto...

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    17 description of parts top and right side 1 built-in microphone (page 52 of vol. 2) 2 light shoe 3 zoom lever (handle side) (page 18 of vol. 2) 4 start/stop button (handle, includes hold mechanism) (page 10 of vol. 2) 5 zoom lever (page 18 of vol. 2) 6 rec check button (page 12 of vol. 2) 7 shoulde...

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    18 1 tally lamp (front) (page 9 of vol. 2) 2 remote control sensor (front) (page 24) 3 white balance sensor (page 32 of vol. 2) 4 built-in speaker 5 lens cap (page 23) 6 lens hood (page 22) 7 viewfinder (page 6 of vol. 2) 8 open lever of p2 card/sd memory card slot cover (page 10 of vol. 2, page 15 ...

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    19 description of parts remote control the following buttons are for functions that cannot be executed on the camera-recorder. • photo shot • title • a.Dub • multi/p-in-p • select • rec • store • off/on • pb.Zoom • index osd counter reset title still adv pause still adv index select store off/on p.B...

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    20 charging the battery charging before using the battery, fully charge it with the ac adaptor. Keep a spare battery with you. 1 align the battery with the marking on the battery charger, place it flat, slide it in the direction shown below and press firmly. Press firmly. 2 connect the ac power supp...

  • Page 21: Power Sources

    21 preparation power sources using the battery installation insert the battery until it clicks into place. Removal 1 set the power/mode switch to off, and check that the mode lamp is off. (page 25) 2 while pressing the battery release button, raise up the battery to remove it. • support the battery ...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Hand Strap

    22 adjusting the hand strap adjust the hand strap to suit your hand. 1 open the cover and adjust the length. 2 close the cover. • make sure the cover is fully closed. Attaching the shoulder strap attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera-recorder. 20 mm or more...

  • Page 23: Fitting The Eye Cup

    23 preparation detaching and attaching the lens cap detaching the lens cap • pinch the lens cap and remove. Attaching the lens cap • pinch the lens cap and attach. • be sure to attach the lens cap to protect the lens when not in use. Lens cap fitting the eye cup attach the eye cup by aligning the pr...

  • Page 24: The Remote Control

    24 the remote control insert the battery 1 push the catch in the direction shown by arrow 1 to remove the holder. 2 insert the battery with the “+” marked side facing up. 3 return the holder to its original position. • when the battery (cr2025) has run out, replace it with a new one. (the battery la...

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    25 preparation turn on/off the camera-recorder while holding down the lock release button, turn the power/mode switch to the on or off position. Turn on the camera-recorder: the mode lamp (camera) lights red (camera mode) and the camera-recorder is now in the shooting standby mode. • when turning th...

  • Page 26: Setting The Calendar

    26 setting the calendar the clock setting value is recorded in the contents (clip), and affects the sequence of playback of the thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be sure to check and set clock setting and time zone. This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 17:20 on june 25, 2012. 1 set ...

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    27 preparation charging the built-in battery the camera-recorder’s internal battery saves the date and time. “ ” appears on the viewfinder or the lcd monitor when the internal battery is running low on charge. Do the following to recharge it. Reset the date and time when fully recharged. 1 connect t...

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    28 basic operations of setup menus use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording. Operation lever menu button using the menus • set to camera mode if the camera is operating in another mode. (page 74 of vol. 2) • the menu items indicated in ...

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    29 menu initializing the menu settings the menu settings contain both the user file settings and the scene file settings. You can initialize them separately. To initialize the user file (i.E. All the settings other than the scene file settings) select initial in user file of the other functions scre...

  • Page 30: Setup Menu Structure

    30 setup menu structure main menu scene file load/save/init (page 132 of vol. 2) vfr frame rate sync scan type system setup system mode (syncro scan) (page 135 of vol. 2) rec signal detail level rec format v detail level camera mode detail coring scan reverse chroma level aspect conv chroma phase se...

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    31 menu display setup evf peak level (page 147 of vol. 2) evf peak freq evf setting evf b. Light card functions scene file evf color (page 150 of vol. 2) user file evf mode sd card format zebra1 detect zebra2 detect zebra2 other functions user file marker (page 151 of vol. 2) remote safety zone 1394...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    32 reference specifications [general] supply voltage dc 7.2 v (when the battery is used) dc 7.9 v (when the ac adaptor is used) power consumption 17.5 w (when the lcd monitor and the ag-ec4g are used) 15 w (when the lcd monitor is used) indicates safety information. Ambient operating temperature 0 °...

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    33 reference shutter opening angle 3 degrees to 359.5 degrees in 0.5-degree increments frame rates • 59.94 hz mode: 1080p: 1/2/4/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/27/28/ 30 fps (frames per second) 17 step 720p: 1/2/4/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/27/28/ 30/32/34/36/40/44/48/54/60 fps (frames per secon...

  • Page 34: Specifications (Continued)

    34 [digital video unit] recorded video signals 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p, 1080/29.97pn, 1080/23.98p, 1080/23.98pa, 1080/23.98pn, 720/59.94p, 720/29.97p, 720/29.97pn, 720/23.98p, 720/23.98pn, 480/59.94i, 480/29.97p, 480/23.98p, 480/23.98pa, 1080/50i, 1080/25p, 1080/25pn, 720/50p, 720/25p, 720/25pn, 57...

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    35 reference usb2.0 (device) type-minib, 4 pin usb compliant with usb ver. 2.0 usb2.0 (host) type-a, 4 pin usb compliant with usb ver. 2.0 lcd monitor: 3.45-type color lcd monitor with approx. 921,000 dots (16:9) evf 0.45-type color lcd monitor with approx. 1,226,000 dots (16:9) [ac adaptor] power s...

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    Web site: http://panasonic.Net © panasonic corporation 2012 information on disposal in other countries outside the european union eu these symbols are only valid in the european union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method...