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Panasonic AG-HPX171EJ Operating Instructions Manual (132 pages)

Memory card camera recorder

Brand: Panasonic | Category: camera recorder | Size: 10.85 MB

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6
Important

6
Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery)

6
Software Information for this Product

6
To Remove the Battery

7
- Remote Control Battery
  7
- Table of Contents
  8
Outline of Operations

10
Precaution for Use

11
Accessories

12
Optional Units

12
About this Manual

12
Description of Parts

13
- Right Side and Rear Side
  13
- Left Side
  14
- Terminals and Mounting Parts
  15
- Remote Control
  16
The Battery

17
- Charging
  17
Installing and Removing the Power Supply

18
- Installing and Removing the Battery
  18
- Connecting and Disconnecting the Power Cord
  18
Adjusting the Hand Strap

19
Attaching the Shoulder Strap

19
Detaching and Attaching the Lens Hood

19
The Remote Control

20
- Insert the Battery
  20
- Remote Control Setup
  20
Turn On/Off the Camera

21
Tally Lamp

21
- Using the Viewfinder
  22
- Using the LCD
  23
- Emphasizing Outlines
  23
- Adjusting the Screen Display
  24
- Adjusting the Backlight
  25
- Flipping Images Vertically and Horizontally
  25
- Switching between Overscan and Underscan
  25
Viewfinder

22
Setting the Calendar

26
Basic Shooting Operations

27
- Shooting in Auto Mode
  27
- Checking Photos Taken (REC CHECK)
  28
- P2 Card Access Lamps
  28
- Protecting against a Possible Erasure
  28
- Formatting P2 Cards
  28
- Recording Times
  29
- Remove the P2 Card
  30
Using SD/SDHC Memory Cards

31
Using the Zoom Function

32
- Digital Zoom Function
  32
Variable Frame Rates (VFR)

33
- Native Recording
  35
- Standard Recording
  35
- Using Variable Frame Rates (VFR)
  36
Shooting in 1080I/56I (80I) Progressive Mode

37
- Shooting in 1080I/576I Progressive Mode
  37
- Shooting in 1080I/480I Progressive Mode
  37
Shooting in Manual Mode

38
- Switching to Manual Mode
  38
- Manual Focusing
  38
- Using Focus Assist
  39
- Iris Adjustments
  39
- Adjusting the Gain
  40
- Light Intensity Adjustments
  40
- Adjusting the White Balance
  41
- Black Balance Adjustments
  42
- Auto Tracking White (ATW)
  42
Shooting Techniques for Different Targets

43
- Low-Angle Shooting
  43
- Self-Portrait Shooting
  43
- Zebra Pattern
  43
- Marker
  43
- Checking and Displaying Shooting Status
  44
- Changing the Image Size
  44
- Optical Image Stabilizer
  45
- Adding Effects to Images
  45
- Using the USER Buttons
  45
- Backlight Compensation
  45
- Color Bars
  45
- Waveform Monitor Function
  46
- Adjusting the Volume While Shooting
  46
- Backup Recording
  46
- 2-Slot Continuous Recording
  47
- Shot Mark Function
  47
- Text Memo Recording
  47
- Time Stamp Function
  47
- LAST CLIP DELETE Function
  48
Using the Special Recording Functions

49
Adjusting the Shutter Speed

52
- Synchro Scan
  53
Switching Audio Input

54
Using Scene Files

56
- Changing Scene File Settings
  56
Saving Scene Files and Other Settings on SD Memory Cards

58
Clip Metadata

60
Using the Counter

61
- Counter Display
  61
- 1394TC Preset Mode
  61
Charging the Built-In Battery/Setting the Time Data

62
Basic Playback Operations

66
Thumbnail Screen

67
Thumbnail Operations

70
Useful Playback Functions

77
- Slow Playback
  77
- Fast Forward/Rewind Playback
  77
- Frame-By-Frame Playback
  77
- Clip Skip
  78
- Adjusting the Volume
  78
- Viewing Images on a Monitor
  78
- Checking the Date and Time
  78
Connecting External Units

79
- Headphones
  79
- External Microphone
  79
- Computer (Non-Linear Editing/File Transfer)
  80
- Hard Disk Drive (Data Copying)
  81
- Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing)
  82
- Video Deck (Dubbing)
  83
- Tv/Monitor (Playback/Dubbing)
  83
Nonlinear Editing with P Card (PC Mode)

84
Copying from P Cards to the Hard Disk Drive (139 HOST Mode)

86
- Warnings
  88
Dubbing

89
- Digital Input/Output
  89
- Analog Output
  89
Screen Displays

90
- Regular Displays
  90
- Main Warning Displays
  94
- Setting the DISPLAY Items
  96
Using the Setup Menus

97
- Using the Menus
  97
- Initializing the Menu Settings
  98
Setup Menu Structure

99
- CAM (Camera) Mode Menu
  99
- MCR (Playback) Mode Menu
  100
Setup Menu List

101
- SCENE FILE Screen
  101
- CAMERA SETUP Screen
  103
- SW MODE Screen
  104
- AUTO SW Screen
  106
- RECORDING SETUP Screen
  107
- PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Screen
  110
- AV IN/OUT SETUP Screen
  110
- DISPLAY SETUP Screen
  111
- CARD FUNCTIONS Screen
  113
- OTHER FUNCTIONS Screen
  113
- OPTION MENU Screen
  116
Before Calling for Service

117
Operating Precautions

120
Updating the Driver in the Camera

122
Cleaning

123
Storage Precautions

124
How to Handle Data Recorded on P Cards

125
Checkpoints for Using Memory Cards

126
Appendix

128
Specifications

129

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Panasonic AG-HPX171EJ Operating Instructions Manual (132 pages)

Table of Contents

Read this First

Important

Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery)

Software Information for this Product

To Remove the Battery

Outline of Operations

Precaution for Use

Accessories

Optional Units

About this Manual

Description of Parts

The Battery

Installing and Removing the Power Supply

Adjusting the Hand Strap

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Detaching and Attaching the Lens Hood

The Remote Control

Turn On/Off the Camera

Tally Lamp

Viewfinder

Setting the Calendar

Basic Shooting Operations

Using SD/SDHC Memory Cards

Using the Zoom Function

Variable Frame Rates (VFR)

Shooting in 1080I/56I (80I) Progressive Mode

Shooting in Manual Mode

Shooting Techniques for Different Targets

Using the Special Recording Functions

Adjusting the Shutter Speed

Switching Audio Input

Using Scene Files

Saving Scene Files and Other Settings on SD Memory Cards

Clip Metadata

Using the Counter

Charging the Built-In Battery/Setting the Time Data

Basic Playback Operations

Thumbnail Screen

Thumbnail Operations

Useful Playback Functions

Connecting External Units

Nonlinear Editing with P Card (PC Mode)

Copying from P Cards to the Hard Disk Drive (139 HOST Mode)

Dubbing

Screen Displays

Using the Setup Menus

Setup Menu Structure

Setup Menu List

Before Calling for Service

Operating Precautions

Updating the Driver in the Camera

Cleaning

Storage Precautions

How to Handle Data Recorded on P Cards

Checkpoints for Using Memory Cards

Appendix

Specifications

Related Products

Panasonic Categories

Shooting in 1080I/56I (80I) Progressive Mode

Nonlinear Editing with P Card (PC Mode)

Copying from P Cards to the Hard Disk Drive (139 HOST Mode)

How to Handle Data Recorded on P Cards