Philips P2HD AG-HPX170P Bedienungsanleitung

F0808T0 -P DPrinted in JapanENGLISHVQT1U92Before useDescription of partsPreparationShootingPlaybackEditingDisplaysMenuReferenceOperating InstructionsM

10AccessoriesBattery *1 AC Adapter AC power supply cord/DC cordWireless remote control and battery (CR2025)Eye cup Microphone holder Screws for microp

100ItemDisplay modeDescription of settingsV DETAIL FREQ (Camera) Sets the vertical detail for shooting in 480i progressive mode.THIN: Makes the detail

Menu101SW MODE screenItemDisplay modeDescription of settingsMID GAIN (Camera) Sets the gain value assigned to the M position of the GAIN switch.0dB, 3

102ItemDisplay modeDescription of settingsUSER1 (Camera) Selects the function assigned to the USER1 button.REC CHECK: Performs Rec Check.SPOTLIGHT: Au

Menu103ItemDisplay modeDescription of settingsFOCUS ASSIST (Camera) Allocates a function to the FOCUS ASSIST button.EXPANDED: Magnies the center port

104ItemDisplay modeDescription of settingsAGC (Camera) Sets the Auto Gain Control when the ON is selected in A.IRIS.6dB: Performs the Auto Gain Contro

Menu105ItemDisplay modeDescription of settingsMIC GAIN 2 (Camera) Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the INPUT 2 terminal. (

106ItemDisplay modeDescription of settingsUB MODE (Camera)(MCR)Set the content for user information.USER: Records the information of user.TIME: Record

Menu107PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screenItemDisplay modeDescription of settingsAUDIO OUT (MCR) Sets the audio signals to output from the AUDIO OUT pin jack wh

108ItemDisplay modeDescription of settingsINT MIC (Camera) Determines whether or not input from the internal microphone is used during recording.ON: U

Menu109ItemDisplay modeDescription of settingsOTHER DISPLAY (Camera)(MCR)Select how much information to display on the screen. (Page 93)OFF, PARTIAL,

Description of parts11Description of partsRight side and rear sidePOWERONOFF1217161518 20212223 253 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12131 224196141 POWER switch (Pag

110ItemDisplay modeDescription of settingsSD CARD FORMAT (Camera) Formats the SD memory cards.OTHER FUNCTIONS screenItemDisplay modeDescription of set

Menu111ItemDisplay modeDescription of settingsACCESS LED (Camera)(MCR)Sets the access lamp to ON or OFF.ON: The lamp lights up and blinks as per the r

112ItemDisplay modeDescription of settingsPOWER SAVE (Camera) Selects the power-saving mode when the Operation lever, MENU button, THUMBNAIL button, P

Reference113Before calling for servicePower supplyThere’s no power. Make sure the battery and AC adapter are connected properly.Check the connections

114Before calling for service (continued)ShootingCannot start shooting. Make sure the POWER switch is ON.• P19Cannot focus automatically.You can focus

Reference115PlaybackCannot play even when I press the play button.Make sure the MCR lamp is on (press the mode button).No kind of playback operation c

116Operating precautionsDo 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

Reference117What to remember when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to othersFormatting memory cards or deleting data using the function

118Updating the driver in the cameraFor the latest information on drivers, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.pan

Reference119CleaningWhen cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner.Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the camera-recorder and/or cause the surfa

12Description of parts (continued)Left sideBARSCH1 SELECT COUNTER RESET/TC SET RECCH2 SELECT AUDIOINT(L)INPUT1INPUT2SHUTTERSPEES SELECT INT(R)INPUT2IN

120Storage PrecautionsBefore storing the camera-recorder, remove the battery.Store all of these items in a place with low humidity and relatively cons

Reference121How to handle data recorded on P2 cardsThe P2 card is a semiconductor memory card that is used as the recording medium in the professional

122Checkpoints for using memory cardsIn this unit, use SD memory cards that are compatible with the SD or SDHC standard.When using miniSD or miniSDHC

Reference123Recording format listFrame rate60 30P 24P 24PAVideo formatDVCPRO HD1080i/60i 1080i/60i1080i/30P over 60i1080i/24P over 60i1080i/24PA over

124AppendixWhen a P2 card with a memory capacity of 8 GB or more is used in this unit and a one-time continuous recording exceeds the prescribed durat

Reference125Specications[GENERAL]Supply voltage: DC7.2 V/7.9 VPower consumption 10.9 W (when the LCD monitor is not used) 11.7 W (when the LCD moni

126[AUDIO P2] (DVCPRO HD 1080i 720P)Sampling frequency48 kHzQuantizing16 bit/4 CHFrequency response20 Hz to 20 kHz[MEMORY CARD]Video recording formats

Reference127[AC ADAPTER]Power Source:100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 24 WPower Output:7.9 V DC, 1.9 A (Video Camera)8.4 V DC, 1.2 A (Charge) indicates safety

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European UnionThis symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this prod

Description of parts13Terminals and mounting partsSDI OUT 1394 CAM REMOTE FOCUS IRISZOOM S/S COMPONENT OUT 1 2 31416151254 61098 117131 USB termina

14Description of parts (continued)Remote controlThe following buttons are for functions that cannot be executed on the camera-recorder.• PHOTO SHOT •

Preparation15The batteryChargingBefore using the battery, fully charge it with the AC adapter.Keep a spare battery with you.1 Align the battery with

16Installing and removing the power supplyInstalling and removing the batteryInstallation1 Insert the battery until it clicks into place.Removal1 Se

Preparation17Adjusting the hand strapAdjust the hand strap to suit your hand.1 Open the cover and adjust the length.2 Close the cover.Make sure the

18The remote controlInsert the battery1 Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow A to remove the holder.2 Insert the battery with the “+” mark

Preparation19Turn on/off the cameraWhile pressing the lock release, turn the POWER switch.Turn on the camera:The mode lamp (CAM) lights red (CAM mode)

2Read this rst! indicates safety information.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE CO

20ViewnderThis camera has two viewnders; one is a miniature LCD in the viewnder and the other is a retractable 3.5-inch LCD.Use the viewnder that

Preparation21Emphasizing outlinesEmphasizing the outlines of the images you see in the viewnder or on the LCD makes it easier to focus.Emphasizing th

22Viewnder (continued)Adjusting the screen display1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 19)2 Press the MENU button.For menu operation (Page 94)You ca

Preparation23Adjusting the backlightThe steps below show how to set the brightness of the LCD monitor to one of three possible levels.1 Select LCD BL

24Setting the calendarThe CLOCK SET value is recorded in the contents (clip), and affects the sequence of playback of the thumbnails. Before carrying

Shooting25Basic shooting operationsPreparing to shoot1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 19)2 Lift up the viewnder, press the side of the card slot

26Basic shooting operations (continued)Checking photos taken (REC CHECK)In the shooting pause mode, press the REC CHECK button.This plays back about 2

Shooting273 Press the MENU button.For menu operation (Page 94)MENUPUSH-SETSLOT SELMODECAMMCRPCOperation leverMode lampMENU buttonMode button•4 On th

28Basic shooting operations (continued)Remove the P2 card1 Lift up the viewnder, press the side of the card slot cover (A), and slide the cover (B)

Shooting29Using SD/SDHC memory cardsYou can use SD and SDHC memory cards (the term “SD memory card” is used for both hereafter) to save and load SCENE

3FCC NOTICE (USA)Declaration of ConformityModel Number: AG-HPX170PTrade Name: PANASONICResponsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America O

30Using the zoom functionOn the remote controlPress ZOOM/VOL to zoom with the motor drive.Zoom speed is xed at medium.ZOOM/VOL buttonOSDCOUNTERRESET

Shooting31Variable frame rates (VFR)By taking full advantage of the special characteristics of P2 cards, this unit provides frame skipping (undercrank

32Variable frame rates (VFR) (continued)Native recording1 Using the REC FORMAT function (Page 104) on the RECORDING SETUP screen, select 720P/30PN or

Shooting33Using variable frame rates (VFR)Standard speed shooting for movie productionWhen making movies to show on a screen, a frame rate of 24 fps (

34Shooting in 1080i/480i progressive modeSelecting 1080i/30P, 1080i/24P, 1080i/24PA, 480i/30P, 480i/24P or 480i/24PA in the REC FORMAT option (Page 10

Shooting35Shooting in manual modeSet the unit to manual mode when manually adjusting the focus, iris, gain and white balance.Switching to manual modeS

36Using focus assistPressing the FOCUS ASSIST button magnies the center portion of the image or brings up a frequency distribution graph at the top r

Shooting37Adjusting the gainWhen the display is dark, increase the gain to brighten the display.GAIN switch1 If the camera is in auto mode, use the A

38Adjusting the white balanceIn order to reproduce the white accurately, adjust the ratio between the three RGB primary colors. If the white balance i

Shooting39Using presetsUse this feature when you have no time to make white balance adjustments.1 If the camera is in auto mode, use the AUTO/MANUAL

4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings.4) Follow all instructions.5) Do not use

40Shooting techniques for different targetsLow-angle shootingSet the Recording enable/disable switch to ON and use the START/STOP button on the handle

Shooting41Checking and displaying shooting statusDISP/MODE CHK buttonWhen you hold down the DISP/MODE CHK button during recording standby or recording

42Optical Image StabilizerUse the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce the effects of camera shake when shooting by hand.Press the OIS button to t

Shooting43Waveform monitor functionPress the WFM button in CAM mode to display a waveform of the image on the LCD monitor.Pressing the WFM button once

442-slot continuous recordingIf you insert two P2 cards into the two card slots, this function allows you to record continuously on the two cards.You

Shooting45LAST CLIP DELETE functionAssign LAST CLIP to any of the USER 1 – 3 buttons to enable a convenient way to delete the last recorded clip.Press

46Using the special recording functionsMaking the settings in the RECORDING SETUP screen (Page 104) enables special recording functions such as Pre-re

Shooting47Operation is not possible even if only one of the inserted cards is DIR ENTRY NG CARD. (Page 91)After interval recording has started, a reco

48Using the special recording functions (continued)This function does not work during 1394 input recording.The pre-recording function does not work.Op

Shooting49If iris is set to auto, then it will open wider with higher shutter speeds and thereby reduce focal depth.It will take longer to focus when

5Software information for this product1. Customer advisory: This product includes software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GN

50With articial lighting and especially uorescent lights and mercury-vapor lamps, the luminance changes in synchronization with the power line frequ

Shooting51During shooting, you can record up to four channels of sound. You can also switch the input sound to be recorded on each of the channels to

52Switching Audio Input (continued)4 Use the CH1 SELECT switch to select the input signal to be recorded to audio channel 1.INT (L):Audio from the bu

Shooting53The settings according to the variety of shooting circumstances are stored in each position of scene le dial.When shooting, you can retriev

54Using scene les (continued)6 When the screen shown below appears, use the Operation lever to enter a 6-character le name.Set the same as user inf

Shooting55You can save up to four scene le settings or other settings as les on an SD memory card, and you can also load them from the card.The data

56Saving scene les and other settings on SD memory cards (continued)6 Press the MENU button four times to cancel the menu mode.To load a le1) Perf

Shooting57Clip metadataSHOOT: This indicates the SHOOTER (name of the videographer), START DATE (date and time at which shooting started), END DATE (d

58Using the CounterCounter displayYou can display a counter that indicates how much time has elapsed during shooting or playback.1 Press the COUNTER

Shooting59Recharging the built-in batteryThe camera’s internal battery saves the date and time. “ ” appears on the screen of the viewnder or LCD wh

6ContentsRead this rst! ... 2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 4Recommendation for Use o

60Push the Operation lever in the q direction to move to the next digit, then push it in the e or r direction to select a value.TC PRESETPUSH MENU TO

Shooting61Setting user informationSetting user information allows you to store 8-digit memo (information such as the date and time) in the hexagonal f

62Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time data (continued)7 Push the Operation lever in the e direction to move to YES and press it again.UB P

Playback63Basic playback operationsSLOT SELMODECAMMCRPCPOWERONOFF12Lock release1 Turn the POWER switch to ON.While pressing the lock release, turn th

64Thumbnail screenVideo data created on the P2 card in one shooting session is called a clip. When the MCR mode has been established, the clips will b

Playback651 Slot number displayThe number of the slot with the P2 card containing the clip indicated by the yellow frame is shown here. (The number a

66Adding shot marks to clipsAdding shot marks ( M ) will make it easier to nd the clips you are looking for.1 Push the Operation lever in the w or q

Playback67Thumbnail operationsSelecting the thumbnail display method (THUMBNAIL)You can display the kind of clips you want to see as thumbnails.You ca

68DATE FORMAT: Select year/month/day (YMD), month/day/ year (MDY) or day/month/year (DMY) as the order for displaying the recording date/time.This for

Playback69FORMAT:Select this to format a P2 card or SD memory card.When you move to FORMAT, the card selection screen will appear. Select the P2 slot

7Synchro scan ... 50Switching Audio Input ... 51Using the built-in

70SYSTEM INFO:The version of the system in this camera is displayed.EXIT:Select this to return to the last screen.Pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button in

Playback713 P2 card remaining memory/total memoryThe P2 card’s remaining memory and total memory are displayed here in 1-minute increments. Fractions

72Thumbnail operations (continued)When deleting items of LOCATION (shooting location) in SHOOT, items cannot be deleted independently. Make ALTITUDE b

Playback73PROPERTY:Select this to display the metadata which has been recorded in the unit.Push the Operation lever in the e or r direction, select PR

74Useful playback functionsVariable speed searchThis function enables you to change the playback speed and search for specic scenes.1 Press the Oper

Playback75Clip skip1 Press h (pause) during playback to set the unit to the pause mode.2 Push the Operation lever in the t(rewind) or y (fast-forwar

76Connecting external unitsHeadphones3.5-mm stereo mini jackSound is no longer heard from the speaker when the headphones are connected.External micro

Editing77Computer (non-linear editing/le transfer)When connecting a 1394 cableAttach the provided two ferrite cores (length: 30 mm) to the both ends

78Connecting external units (continued)When connecting the unit to an Apple Macintosh computerConnect the 1394 cable after turning on the power of the

Editing79Digital video equipment (Dubbing)1394 1394 cable (optional)Other Digital video equipment6-pinThis cameraFerrite core (included)Ferrite core (

8Outline of operationsThis unit is compatible with P2 (Professional Plug-in) cards.The P2 card has a large capacity with a high transfer rate, and all

80Connecting external units (continued)Video deck (Dubbing)SDI OUT COMPONENT OUT BNC cable (optional)Component video cable (included)Video cable (op

Editing81You can edit the video data on P2 cards nonlinearly by connecting the unit to a computer used for editing by means of a USB cable (Windows) o

826 Proceed with nonlinear editing using your computer.An icon for the P2 card contents appears as a removable disk in My Computer of your computer.F

Editing83Use an HDD (hard disk drive) that has sufcient capacity to permit copying.Before copying the data, format the hard disk drive so that it can

84To check the HDD statusThe color of indicates the HDD status, as below.White: HDD is connected and can be used.Black: HDD is not connected.Red: C

Editing85WarningsHDD CAPACITY FULL!There is not enough free memory on the HDD.TOO MANY PARTITIONS!There are too many partitions.*1HDD DISCONNECTED!The

86DubbingDigital input/outputYou can perform dubbing with a high image quality by means of digital signals by using a 1394 cable to connect this unit

Displays87Screen displaysRegular displaysFor details on the safety zone, refer to 38.USER - 1 I – P A US E S Q TC U ALC 83 % JUN 19 2008

883 AUTO/MANUAL switch operation displayThis display appears if a function which has been set on the setting menu AUTO SW screen is operating when th

Displays8919 IRIS displayIn CAM mode, displays the F value during shooting.Only in the 480i DV format, the F value during shooting is also displayed

Before use9Precaution for useAlways take some trial shots before actual shooting.When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some t

9033 Media remaining memory displayDisplays the remaining time.In P2 CARD REMAIN on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen, select TOTAL to display to

Displays91WarningsCOPY INHIBITEDCan not record correctly because of the input signal copy-guarded.EXTERNAL1394 DISCONNECTWhen the 1394 CONTROL item of

92WARNINGWhen trouble occurs with camera systems, WARNING is displayed.FOCUS LOCK (Abnormal focus operation)PSD NG (Abnormal vibration detected)GYRO N

Displays93Setting the DISPLAY itemsDisplay the following items on the viewnder and LCD monitor screen by pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button or by con

94Using the setup menusUse the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording.MENU PUSH-SETPAGE/AUDI

Menu95Initializing the menu settingsThe menu settings contain both the user le settings and the scene le settings. You can initialize them separatel

96Setup menu structureCAM (camera) mode menuCAMERA MENUSCENE FILE LOAD/SAVE/INIT(Pages 98 - 100) OPERATION TYPEFRAME RATECAMERA SETUP ASPECT CONV MID

Menu97Setup menu structure (continued)MCR (playback) mode menuMCR MENURECORDING SETUP MCR FORMAT(Pages 104 - 106) 480i MCR MODE1394 TC REGENPLAYBACK F

98Setup menu listSCENE FILE screenItemDisplay modeDescription of settingsLOAD/SAVE/INIT (Camera) LOAD:Loads the scene le settings saved using SAVE.SA

Menu99ItemDisplay modeDescription of settingsDRS (Camera) Selects the DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function.This function compresses the video signal