Model No. AG-HPX250EJ
Contents
1. 23 2425 27 22 26 INPUT1 LINE MIC switch Page 52 of Vol 2 INPUT1 switch MIC POWER 48 V Page 52 of Vol 2 INPUT2 LINE MIC switch Page 52 of Vol 2 INPUT2 switch MIC POWER 48 V Page 52 of Vol 2 ND FILTER dial Page 32 of Vol 2 FOCUS ASSIST button Page 29 of Vol 2 OIS button Page 37 of Vol 2 HANDLE ZOOM switch Page 18 of Vol 2 USER1 button Page 39 of Vol 2 USER2 button Page 39 of Vol 2 USER3 button Page 39 of Vol 2 SCENE FILE dial Page 56 of Vol 2 Diopter adjustment dial Page 6 of Vol 2 IRIS ring Page 30 of Vol 2 Zoom ring Page 18 of Vol 2 If the zoom ring pin is not necessary attach it to the pin holder page E 16 No 11 and ensure that it is not misplaced Focus ring Page 28 of Vol 2 FOCUS switch Page 28 of Vol 2 PUSH AUTO button Page 28 of Vol 2 ZOOM switch MANUAL SERVO Page 18 of Vol 2 AWB button Page 32 of Vol 2 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 PAGE AUDIO MON VAR IRIS button Page 30 of Vol 2 GAIN switch Page 32 of Vol 2 WHITE BAL switch Page 32 of Vol 2 USER MAIN button Page 39 of Vol 2 SHTR F RATE dial Page 49 of Vol 2 DIAL SEL button Page 49 of Vol 2 DISP MODE CHK button Page 36 of Vol 2 AUTO MANUAL switch Page 10 of Vol 2 AUDIO LEVEL knobs CH1 CH2 Page 54 of Vol 22. Description of parts Description of parts continued Front and rear side oN Oa 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Tally lamp Front Page 9 of Vol 2 Remote control sensor Front Page E 23 White balance sensor Page 32 of Vol 2 Built in speaker Lens cap Page E 22 Lens hood Page E 21 Viewfinder Page 6 of Vol 2 OPEN lever of P2 card SD memory card slot cover Page 10 of Vol 2 Page 15 of Vol 2 P2 card SD memory card slot cover Page 10 of Vol 2 Page 16 of Vol 2 USB terminal HOST Page 102 of Vol 2 USB terminal Mini B DEVICE Page 102 of Vol 2 HDMI OUT terminal Page 104 of Vol 2 DVCPRO DV terminal Page 105 of Vol 2 TC IN OUT terminal Page 67 of Vol 2 Headphone jack 3 5 mm stereo mini jack Page 101 of Vol 2 CAM REMOTE jack FOCUSI IRIS 3 5 mm mini jack You can connect a remote control unit to control the FOCUS and IRIS aperture ZOOM S S 2 5 mm super mini jack You can connect a remote control unit to control zoom and start stop of recording 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 0 6 17 14 18 Do not connect any equipment except the remote controller to the CAM REMOTE jack Connecting any equipment other than the remote control may cause the image brightness to change and or the images to appear out of focus SD
3. AUTO SW PUSH MENU TO RETURN 5 Press SET on the Operation lever to confirm the setting To change a value push the Operation lever in the A or V direction to change as necessary Example AUTO SW PUSH MENU TO RETURN 6 To change other settings repeat steps 4 and 5 When you finish press the MENU button to return to the function screen 7 To change other functions repeat steps 2 to 5 When you exit the menu mode press the MENU button again to return to the normal screen 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 screen The current menu settings of user file will return to the factory settings To initialize the scene file From the 6 scene files 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 file are returned to the factory settings This does not effect the other scene files To simultaneously initialize the user file and the scene files Select YES under MENU INIT on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen This returns the user file and the 6 scene files to their factory settings E 28 Setup menu structure MAIN MENU SCEN
4. G 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 the POWER MODE switch to the MODE position the mode lamp PB THUMBNAIL lights green and is PB THUMBNAIL mode Page 74 of Vol 2 Each time turning the POWER MODE switch to the MODE position the mode changes CAMERA or PB THUMBNAIL Turn off the camera recorder The mode lamp CAMERA or PB THUMBNAIL Lock release button goes out POWER MODE switch Preparation E 24 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 September 25 2011 1 Set the POWER MODE switch to ON Page E 24 2 Press the MENU button 3 Push the Operation lever in the A V direction to set the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time under TIME ZONE on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen Page 149 of Vol 2 Factory default setting is 00 00 OTHER FUNCTIONS 1 1394 CONTROL OFF 1394 CMD SEL STOP ACCESS LED ON TALLY LAMP OFF CLOCK SETTING gt gt gt b 9 00 PUSH MEN
5. LCD monitor Page 7 of Vol 2 BARS button Page 40 of Vol 2 ZEBRA button Page 35 of Vol 2 WFM button Page 40 of Vol 2 AUDIO CH1 CH2 SELECT switch Page 52 of Vol 2 COUNTER RESET button Page 63 of Vol 2 AUDIO AUTO MANU CH1 CH2 switch Page 54 of Vol 2 MENU button Page E 27 EXIT button Page 110 of Vol 2 Operation lever Page E 27 PAGE AUDIO MON VAR button Page 40 of Vol 2 Page 99 of Vol 2 Top and right side Aa OU N 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19 Built in microphone Page 52 of Vol 2 20 Tripod hole Page E 13 Light shoe Zoom lever handle side Page 18 of Vol 2 START STOP button handle includes hold mechanism Page 10 of Vol 2 Zoom lever Page 18 of Vol 2 REC CHECK button Page 12 of Vol 2 Shoulder belt attachment Page E 21 Eye cup Page E 22 Eye piece Page 6 of Vol 2 Protective caps Keep the protective caps fitted over any connectors that are not being used Zoom ring pin hole page E 15 No 15 AUDIO INPUT 1 2 terminal XLR 3 pin Page 52 of Vol 2 Microphone shoe Page 101 of Vol 2 VIDEO OUT terminal Page 104 of Vol 2 AUDIO OUT CH1 CH2 terminal Page 104 of Vol 2 Mode lamps Page E 20 START STOP button Page 10 of Vol 2 POWER MODE switch Page E 24 Lock release button Page E 24
6. Setting the E 25 Charging the built in battery E 26 Using the setup E 27 Using eterne 27 Initializing the menu settings E 28 Setup menu structure E 29 Reference SpecifiCationS 5 iocari roro dokn nne E 31 E 9 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 targets Using special recording modes Adjusting the shutter speed Switching audio input Using scene files Scene File Data Using time data Playback Basic playback operations Thumbnail operations Useful playback functions Editing Connecting external units Connections to the DVCPRO DV connector Nonlinear editing with P2 card PC mode USB device Using a hard disk drive PC mode USB host Displays Screen displays Menu Setup menu list Reference Before calling for service Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit Cleaning Storage precautions How to handle data recorded on P2 cards Checkpoints for using memory cards Information on software for this p
7. operating instructions Memory cards that have the P2 logo e g AJ P2C064AG an optional accessory are referred to as P2 cards in these operating instructions Video that is created during a single recording operation is referred to as a clip in these operating instructions E 7 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 standard in the recording and playback unit Personal Computer P2 mode shooting and Memory card recorder playback Page 10 of Vol 2 Page 74 of Vol 2 The contents can be transferred as a P2 card data stream digital dubbing You can use the following features HD High Definition recording DVCPRO DV IEEE1394 Multi format recording Windows Macintosh Variable frame rates Slow amp quick motion recording The setting values such Maximum 4 channel uncompressed as the user file are saved digital audio recording to and read from the SD DV recording 4801 5761 memory card For details on how to handle recorded data see Page 158 of Vol 2 DEVICE The data file is transferred for nonlinear editing on your personal USB2 0 computer or other unit HDSDI cable HOST USB host mode Page 10
8. The times listed above can be continuously recorded as one clip The number of recording clips will reduce the above figures somewhat Reference E 32 Specifications continued 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 576 50i 576 25p Sampling Frequency AVC Intra 100 DVCPRO HD Y 74 1758 MHz Ps Pr 37 0879 MHz 59 94 Hz Y 74 2500 MHz Ps Pr 37 1250 MHz 50 Hz DVCPROSO Y 13 5 MHz Ps Pr 6 75 MHz DVCPRO Y 13 5 MHz Ps Pr 3 375 MHz Quantizing AVC Intra 100 AVC Intra 50 10 bits DVCPRO HD DVCPROS50 DVCPRO DV 8 bits Video Compression Format AVC Intra 100 AVC Intra 50 MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Intra Profile DVCPRO HD DV Based Compression SMPTE 370M DVCPROS50 DVCPRO DV Based Compression SMPTE 314M DV DV Compression IEC 61834 2 E 33 Digital audio Unit Audio Recording Signal AVC Intra 100 AVC Intra 50 DVCPRO HD 48 kHz 16 bits 4CH DVCPROSO 48 kHz 16 bits 4CH DVCPRO DV 48 kHz 16 bits 2CH 4CH switchable Input Output Unit GENLOCK IN BNOx1 1 0 V 750 VIDEO OUT Pin jackx1 1 0 V p p 75 SDI OUT BNOCx1 10 bits 4 2 2 0 8 V p p 750 HD SD switching via menu Camera through HDMI OUT HDMI TypeA Built in MIC IN Supports stere
9. countries Screenshots are used in accordance with Microsoft Corporation guidelines Apple Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the United States and other countries Other model names company names and product names listed in these operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer and no license is granted or shall be implied for any use other than the personal uses detailed below To encode video in compliance with the AVC standard AVC Video To decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity To decode AVC Video that was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC http www mpegla com Note concerning illustrations in these instructions Illustrations camera recorder menu screens etc in these operating instructions differ slightly from the actual camera recorder n order to display the position of terminals on the camera recorder the protective caps included with the camera recorder are not noted except in Description of parts Page E 15 References References are shown as Page 00 Terminology Both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards as referred to as SD Memory Cards in these
10. hole on the bottom For other usage notes see Page E 11 E 13 Accessories Battery charger AC power supply cord For the U K For areas other than the U K Before use Wireless remote control Adaptor AC cord and battery CR2025 Page E 23 For the U K For areas other than the U K Eye cup Microphone holder Screws for microphone Microphone holder Page E 22 Page 101 of Vol 2 holder adaptor Page 101 of Vol 2 Page 101 of Vol 2 6 mm screws 2 12 mm screws 2 amp Shoulder belt CD ROM Page E 21 e The following accessories are attached to the camera recorder Lens cap Page E 22 Lens hood Page E 21 INPUT terminal cover 2 Grip belt Page E 21 1 For part numbers for the battery see Optional units see below After unpacking dispose of the AC power supply cable caps and packing materials properly Please consult a retailer when purchasing additional accessories Optional units XLR microphone AG MC200G Battery CGA D54s 7 2 V 5400 mAh equivalent to accessory battery Description of parts Left side A gt Oc 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 12345678 91011 12 31 32 33 SU EEC Br ZEBRA ty wd ex Beim
11. 1 50 0 to 1 250 0 sec 25p mode 1 25 0 to 1 250 0 sec E 31 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 second 25 step 50 Hz mode 1080p 1 2 4 6 9 1 2 1 5 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 fps frames per second 14 step 720p 1 2 4 6 9 12 15 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 32 34 37 42 45 48 50 fps frames per second 25 step Sensitivity 59 94 Hz mode F7 1080 59 94i P A P FILTER TYPE2 F10 1080 59 94i P A P FILTER TYPE1 50 Hz mode F8 1080 50i P A P FILTER TYPE2 F11 1080 50i P A P FILTER TYPE1 2000 Ix 3200 K 89 9 95 reflectance Minimum illumination 0 2 Ix F1 6 Gain 30 dB shutter speed 1 30 sec P A P FILTER TYPE1 Digital zoom x2 x5 x10 Memory card recorder Unit Recording media P2 card Recording Formats AVC Intra 100 AVC Intra 50 DVCPRO HD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO DV formats switchable Recording Playback Time AVC Intra 100 DVCPRO HD 8 GBx1 approx 8 min 16 GBx1 approx 16 32 GBx1 approx 32 min 64 GBx1 approx 64 min AVC Intra 50 DVCPROSO 8 GBx1 approx 16 min 16 GBx1 approx 32 32 GBx1 approx 64 min 64 GBx1 approx 128 min DVCPRO DV 8 GBx1approx 32 min 16 GBx1 approx 64 min 32 GBx1approx 128 min 64 GBx1approx 256 min
12. 5 has run out replace it with a new one The battery lasts about one year depending on the frequency of use If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is operated near the camera recorder s remote control sensor the battery has run out Keep the battery out of the reach of children E 23 Remote control setup When using two camera recorders simultaneously set this camera recorder and the remote control to either operation mode 1 or operation mode 2 so the remote control does not operate the wrong camera recorder by mistake Setting Wireless remote control Press the operation buttons STOP IIl and STILL ADV gt at the same time to set the remote control unit for use in operation mode 1 Alternatively press the STOP lil and STILL ADV af buttons at the same time to set the remote control unit for use in operation mode 2 When the battery in the remote control unit is replaced the remote control unit is set for use in operation mode 1 Camera recorder In the setup menus OTHER FUNCTIONS screen REMOTE set to 1 or 2 Page 148 of Vol 2 If different settings are used for the camera recorder and remote control unit REMOTE lights in red on the viewfinder and LCD monitor COUNTER RESET TITLE MULTI PRO REC tos REW TE ES a STLLAD PAUSE E n INDEX STOP Operation mode 1 Operation mode 2 B 0 8
13. 9 of Vol 2 External hard disk Monitor Video equipment Television The unit directly controls the external hard disk drive and transfers the data file to it Contents Volume 1 This Book Read this first eese E 1 Outline of operations Before use Operating precautions E 11 Precaution for use E 13 Accessories E 14 Optional filts 5 1 rien orte cene E 14 Description of parts Description of E 15 Left side s E215 and right side E 16 Front and rear side E 17 Remote control items E 18 Preparation Charging the battery E 19 Charging E 19 E 20 E 20 E 20 Power sources Using the battery Using the AC adaptor Adjusting the hand strap E 21 Attaching the shoulder strap E 21 Detaching and attaching the lens hood E 21 Detaching and attaching the lens cap E 22 Fitting the eye E 22 The remote control ses E 23 Insert the battery E 23 Remote control setup E 23 Turn on off the camera recorder E 24
14. ASER USER OF THE APPARATUS 1 Applicable standards and operating environment The apparatus is compliant with standards EN55103 1 and EN55103 2 2009 and electromagnetic environments E1 E2 E3 and E4 2 Pre requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards 1 Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables The purchaser user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus The purchaser user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below 2 For the connecting cables use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the apparatus Video signal connecting cables Use double shielded coaxial cables which are designed for 75 ohm type high frequency applications for SDI Serial Digital Interface Coaxial cables which are designed for 75 ohm type high frequency applications are recommended for analog video signals Audio signal connecting cables If your apparatus supports AES EBU serial digital audio signals use cables designed for AES EBU Use shielded cables which provide quality performance for high frequency transmission applications for analog audio signals Other connecting cables IEEE1394 USB Use double shielded cables which provide quality performance for high frequency applications as connecting cables When connecting to the DVI signal terminal use a cable with a fer
15. E FILE LOAD SAVE INIT Page 129 of Vol 2 SYSTEM SETUP Page 132 of Vol 2 I SW MODE SYSTEM MODE REC FORMAT CAMERA MODE SCAN REVERSE ASPECT CONV SETUP PC MODE SELECT VFR FRAME RATE I SYNC SCAN TYPE I SYNCRO SCAN DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL I DETAIL CORING I CHROMA LEVEL I CHROMA PHASE COLOR TEMP Ach I COLOR TEMP Bch MASTER PED I A IRIS LEVEL DRS I DRS EFFECT GAMMA I KNEE I MATRIX I SKIN TONE DTL V DETAIL FREQ L NAME EDIT LOW GAIN Page 135 of Vol 2 I AUTO SW Page 137 of Vol 2 F RECORDING SETUP Page 138 of Vol 2 I AUDIO SETUP A IRIS AGC ATW AF REC FUNCTION ONE SHOT TIME INTERVAL TIME START DELAY PREREC MODE TC MODE TCG TC PRESET UB MODE UB PRESET ONE CLIP REC START TEXT MEMO TIME STAMP MID GAIN I HIGH GAIN I SUPER GAIN I ATW I HANDLE ZOOM I W BAL PRESET USER MAIN F USER1 USER2 I USER3 I USERA I MF ASSIST WFM LIMITER CH1 Page 140 of Vol 2 OUTPUT SEL Page 142 of Vol 2 E 29 SDI amp HDMI SELECT SDI amp HDMI CHAR SDI OUT SDI METADATA SDI EDH DOWNCON MODE VIDEO OUT CHAR VIDEO OUT ZEBRA TC IN OUT SEL TC OUT TC VIDEO SYNC I LIMITER CH2 I LIMITER CH3 I LIMITER CH4 AUTO LEVEL CH3 AUTO LEVEL CH4 25M REC CH SEL I TEST TONE INT MIC
16. I OUT terminal Page 103 of Vol 2 GENLOCK IN terminal Page 67 of Vol 2 P2 card eject button Page 10 of Vol 2 SD memory card access lamp Page 16 of Vol 2 SD memory card slot Page 16 of Vol 2 P2 card slot Page 10 of Vol 2 Tally lamp Rear Page 9 of Vol 2 Remote control sensor Rear Page E 23 P2 card access lamp x 2 Page 15 of Vol 2 USER4 button Page 39 of Vol 2 Protective caps Keep the protective caps fitted over any connectors that are not being used Battery compartment Page E 20 Battery release button Page E 20 Remote control The following buttons are for functions that cannot be executed on the camera recorder e PHOTO SHOT TITLE A DUB MULTI P IN P SELECT STORE OFF ON PB ZOOM INDEX START DATE PHOTO TIME SHOT STOP 2 11 4 3 MULTI T LES os sd REV PLAY PB DIGITAL For examples of remote control setup see Remote control setup Page E 23 1 DATE TIME button Page 100 of Vol 2 OSD button Page 100 of Vol 2 COUNTER button Page 63 of Vol 2 Same function as the COUNTER button on the main unit 5 A 4 COUNTER RESET button Page 63 of Vol 2 25 Same function as the COUNTER RESET 92 0 button on the main unit a Operation buttons 5 PLAY button f Page 74 of Vol 2 6 4 REW button lt
17. MIC GAIN1 MIC GAIN2 1394 AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT DISPLAY SETUP EVF PEAK LEVEL Page 144 of Vol 2 CARD FUNCTIONS Page 147 of Vol 2 OTHER FUNCTIONS Page 148 of Vol 2 DIAGNOSTIC SCENE FILE USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT r USER FILE REMOTE 1394 CONTROL 1394 CMD SEL ACCESS LED TALLY LAMP CLOCK SETTING I TIME ZONE I GL PHASE I H PHASE I SEEK SELECT MENU INIT Page 150 of Vol 2 OPTION MENU Page 151 of Vol 2 1 To open the OPTION MENU hold down the DISP MODE CHK button and press the MENU button VERSION M MODEL NAME SERIAL NO OPERATION 1394 STATUS 1394 CONFIG P A P FILTER EVF PEAK FREQ EVF SETTING EVF B LIGHT EVF COLOR EVF MODE ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2 I MARKER I SAFETY ZONE I FOCUS BAR I LCD SETTING SELF SHOOT LCD BACKLIGHT DATE TIME LEVEL METER I ZOOM FOCUS I CARD amp BATTERY P2CARD REMAIN OTHER DISPLAY MENU BACK REC COUNTER E 30 Specifications GENERAL Camera recorder DC72V Pickup devices 1 3 type progressive 2 2 megapixel 3MOS voltage when the battery is used sensor DC7 9V Effective pixels 1920 H x1080 V Power 15 0 W when the LCD monitor is Lens consumption used Optical image stabiliz
18. Panasonic This product is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program For details see page E 6 Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera Recorder Model No AG PX2 50 EJ Volume ill Note that Operation Instructions Vol 1 describes basic operations of the Memory Card Camera Recorder For instructions on advanced operations of the Memory Card Camera Recorder refer to Operating Instructions Vol 2 pdf file contained in the supplied CD ROM FHD AVC IN CA DN D GIS Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use Before use Description of parts ENGLISH M0811HO0 FJ VQT3T25 E Preparation Reference 1 Read this first 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 cores and be correctly wired to provide connection to the earth Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed or that the installation is completely safe For your safety if you are in any doubt about the effective ea
19. U TO RETURN For details on menu operation refer to Using the setup menus Page E 27 You can also use the corresponding buttons on the remote control For details see Description of parts Remote control Page E 18 4 in the setup menus OTHER FUNCTIONS screen CLOCK SETTING select CHANGE OTHER FUNCTIONS 5 Push the Operation lever in the 4 gt direction to set YEAR to 2011 PUSH MENU TO RETURN Choose the calendar from January 1st 2000 to December 31 2037 E 25 6 Push the Operation lever in the V direction to move to the MONTH setting PUSH MENU TO RETURN 7 Push the Operation lever in the 4 direction to set MONTH to SEP CLOCK SETTING PUSH MENU TO RETURN 8 Set DAY HOUR and MINUTE using the method shown in steps 6 and 7 This is a 24 hour clock CLOCK SETTING MINUTE PUSH MENU TO RETURN 9 Press MENU three times to exit the menus The clock can vary in accuracy so check that the time is correct before shooting When using the camera recorder overseas do not set the CLOCK SETTING option to the local time but instead enter the time difference from Greenwich mean time according to TIME ZONE Charging the built in battery The camera recorder s internal battery saves the date and time appears on the screen of the viewfinder or LCD when the internal battery is running low on charge Do the following to recharge it Re
20. anasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings Please understand that Panasonic cannot provide compensation for images and or sound not recorded because of problems with the camera recorder or P2 card Respect copyrights Video and audio you have recorded with this camera recorder is for your own personal enjoyment In accordance with the copyright laws it may not be used for other purposes without permission from the copyright holder Caution regarding laser beams The MOS sensor may suffer damage if the lens is subjected to light from a laser beam When using the camera recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used be careful not to allow the laser beam to shine directly on the lens Notes when connecting a 1394 cable Before connecting turn off the main unit power and check the shape and orientation of the terminal Page 103 of Vol 2 Media that can be used in this unit The following media can be used in this unit For details refer to the respective pages P2 card Page 14 of Vol 2 Page 158 of Vol 2 SD SDHC memory cards Page 16 of Vol 2 Page 159 of Vol 2 Mounting the camera recorder on a tripod There are tripod mounting holes that are compatible with 1 4 20UNC and 3 8 16UNC screws Use the size that matches the diameter of the tripod s fixing screw The tripod mounting hole is 5 5 mm deep Do not force the tripod screw beyond this depth Attach the tripod to the tripod
21. c Battery Rechargeable Battery Thank you for using a Panasonic product It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit To remove the battery EU Main Power Battery Refer to page E 20 for the detail Press the battery release button Back up Battery For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of Battery release button its service life please consult your dealer E 5 Read this first continued P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic P2HD device Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to five years of free warranty repairs Customers who register as users on the website will receive an extended warranty
22. en CAUTION In order to maintain adequate ventilation do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or any other confined space To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation CAUTION Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing them To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the covers No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel CAUTION Do not lift the unit by its handle while the tripod is attached When the tripod is attached its weight will also affect the unit s handle possibly causing the handle to break and hurting the user To carry the unit while the tripod is attached take hold of the tripod CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and annoying interference use the recommended accessories only CAUTION Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss CAUTION Do not jar swing or shake the unit by its handle Any strong jolt to the handle may damage the unit or result in personal injury CAUTION Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time when in use Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if the high temperature parts of this unit are in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time Wh
23. en using the equipment for long periods of time make use of the tripod Read this first continued indicates safety information Caution for AC Mains Lead For battery charger FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable One is for continental Europe etc and the other one is only for U K Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area since the other type of mains cable is not suitable FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE ETC Not to be used in the U K FOR U K ONLY FOR U K ONLY This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark Q on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer How to replace the fuse 1 Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver Note Battery Charger AC Adaptor The rating plate is on the underside of the Battery Charger and AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC ma
24. er lens 22x motorized zoom F1 6 3 2 f 3 9 mm 86 mm 35 mm conversion 28 mm 616 mm 16 9 Filter diameter when the AC adaptor is used indicates safety information Ambient operating temperature 72mm 0 C to 40 C Color separation optical system Ambient operating humidity Prism system ND filter 10 to 80 no condensation OFE 1 4 116 1064 Weight OF Approx 2 5 kg excluding battery and Minimum shooting distance accessories Approx 1 Dimensions W x D 180 195 438 excluding protrusions Large sized lens hood with wide angle of view Gain settings 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 24 30 dB 24 30 dB USER SW allocation only Shutter speed settings 60i 60p mode 1 60 OFF 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec 30p mode 1 30 OFF 1 60 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec 24p mode 1 24 OFF 1 60 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec 50i 50p mode 1 50 OFF 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec 25p mode 1 25 OFF 1 50 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec Slow shutter 60i 60p mode 1 15 1 30 sec 30p mode 1 7 5 1 15 sec 24p mode 1 6 1 12 sec 50i 50p mode 1 12 5 1 25 sec 25P mode 1 6 25 1 12 5 sec Synchro shutter 60i 60p mode 1 60 0 to 1 249 8 sec 30p mode 1 30 0 to 1 249 8 sec 24p mode 1 24 0 to 1 249 8 sec 50i 50p mode
25. ins plug from the AC mains socket when not in use EEE Y netmeli ine Uygundur EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey E 2 E 3 Read this first continued indicates safety information Caution for AC Mains Lead For AC adaptor FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable One is for continental Europe etc and the other one is only for U K Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area since the other type of mains cable is not suitable FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE ETC FOR U K ONLY Not to be used in the U K FOR U K ONLY This appliance is supplied with a moulded How to replace the fuse three pin mains plug for your safety and 1 Open the fuse compartment with a convenience screwdriver A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark O or the BSI mark g on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer Read this first continued EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCH
26. it but this is normal Power sources Using the battery Installation Insert the battery until it clicks into place Using the AC adaptor Removal 1 Set the POWER MODE switch to OFF and check that the mode lamp is off Page E 24 2 While pressing the battery release button raise up the battery to remove it Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not fall Preparation Battery release button Installation 1 Insert the DC cable s battery connector until it clicks into place 2 Connect the AC power supply cable Connect the AC power supply cable in the order and DC cable s battery connector Removal 1 setthe POWER MODE switch to OFF and check that the mode lamp is off Page E 24 2 Remove the DC cable s battery connector while pressing the battery release button 3 Disconnect the AC power supply cord from the power outlet Disconnect the AC power supply cable from the power outlet when the unit is not going to be used When the AC power supply cable is disconnected from the power outlet the power lamp on the AC adaptor remains lit for a while then shuts off This is not a malfunction E 20 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 At
27. lease contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Note for the battery symbol bottom two symbol examples This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved Panasonic Corporation Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2011
28. lt Page 74 of Vol 2 7 PAUSE button II Page 74 of Vol 2 Like the operation buttons of the camera recorder MENU operations are performed using SET button 8 STILL ADV button 46 Page E 23 9 STOP button lil Page 74 of Vol 2 10 FF button gt gt Page 74 of Vol 2 Buttons for shooting and volume control 11 START STOP button Page 10 of Vol 2 Same function as the START STOP button on the main unit 12 ZOOM VOL button Page 18 of Vol 2 13 VAR SEARCH button Page 99 of Vol 2 14 MENU button Page E 27 Functions the same as the MENU button on the camera recorder lt gt I LI Y buttons Function the same as the Operation lever on the camera recorder E 18 Charging the battery 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 2 Connect the AC power supply cable Connect the AC power supply cable in the order Q and O The POWER lamp and CHARGE lamp on the battery charger light and charging begins If the CHARGE lamp does not light when attached detach the battery and then attach it again CHARGE When the battery is charged the CHARGE lamp on the AC adaptor goes out 3 Slide the battery and remove it E 19 E Recording time of incl
29. o microphones AUDIO IN XLRx2 pin INPUT 1 INPUT 2 LINE MIC 48 V switchable LINE 0 dBu MIC 40 50 60 dBu switching via menu AUDIO OUT Pin jack x2 CH1 CH2 Output 316 mV 600 Q Camera remote terminal 2 5 mm diameter Super mini jackx1 ZOOM S S 3 5 mm diameter Mini jackx1 FOCUS IRIS Headphone 3 5 mm stereo mini jackx 1 Internal speaker 20 mm diameter x 1 TC IN OUT BNCx1 IN 0 5 V p p to 8 V p p 10 kO OUT low impedance 2 0 0 5 V p p IEEE1394 6 pins digital output compliant with IEEE1394 USB2 0 DEVICE AC adaptor Type miniB 4 pin USB compliant with USB ver Power 100 V 240 V AC 50 Hz 60 Hz 20 Source 0 55A USB2 0 HOST Type A 4 pin USB compliant with USB ver 2 0 Power 7 9 V DC 253A LCD monitor Output 3 45 type color LCD monitor with approx 921 000 dots 16 9 indicates safety information EVF 0 45 type color LCD monitor with approx Weight 1 226 000 dots 16 9 Approx 220g Dimensions W x H x D 42 mm x 31 mm x 104 4 mm Battery charger Power 100 V 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Source 0 4A Power 8 4 V DC 1 2A Output indicates safety information 5 Weight 5 160 g 5 72 Dimensions W x H x D 70 0 mm x 35 mm x 115 mm excluding protrusions Weight and dimensions are approximate Specifications are subject to change without notice Inrush current measured according
30. r when using it at the beach and other similar places Sand and dust can damage the camera recorder or a card Be especially careful when inserting or removing a card Battery charger and battery If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even when the battery temperature is normal there may be something wrong with the battery or battery charger Contact your dealer The battery takes longer to charge when it is warm The battery charger can interfere with radio reception so keep radios at least 1 m away from it The battery charger may make some noise when you are using it but this is normal Take precautions not to drop the camera recorder when moving it Strong impacts may damage the camera recorder and cause it to stop working Handle the camera recorder with care using the hand strap or shoulder strap to carry it Do not spray the camera recorder with insect sprays or other volatile substances These can warp the camera recorder or cause the finish to come off Do not leave the camera recorder in contact with rubber or PVC products for extended periods of time After use remove the battery and disconnect the AC power supply cord Battery characteristics This camera recorder uses a rechargeable lithiumion battery that uses its internal chemical reaction to generate electrical energy This reaction is easily influenced by the ambient temperature and humidity and the battery s effective opera
31. repair valid for up to lt p five years 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 5th year 5 P2HD device Basic warranty 1 Please note that this extended warranty is not available in some countries regions 2 Not all models eligible for extended warranty coverage 3 The basic warranty period may vary depending on the country region 4 Not all repair work is covered by his extenided warranty 5 The maximum warranty period may be adjusted depending on the number of hours the device has been used gt d WARG gt gt Free 5 years of Warranty Repairs Make sure to save the Registration Notice e mail Purchase Register online Registration Notice during the warranty period P2 product within 1 month e mail sent Details about user registration and the extended warranty http panasonic biz sav pass e Please note this is a site that is not maintained by Panasonic Canada Inc The Panasonic Canada Inc privacy policy does not apply and is not applicable in relation to any information submitted This link is provided to you for convenience E 6 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 United States and or other
32. responsible for managing the data on their memory cards Liquid crystal displays Images or letters can get burned onto the screen of the LCD or viewfinder if they are displayed for a long time but you can fix this by leaving the camera recorder off for several hours The liquid crystal parts are highly precise with 99 99 of the pixels effective This leaves less than 0 01 of pixels that may not light or may remain on all the time These phenomena are normal and will have no effect on the images you shoot Condensation may form if you use the camera recorder where temperatures fluctuate Wipe dry with a soft dry cloth The LCD may appear dim after immediately turning on a cold camera recorder but will brighten as the camera recorder warms up Do not point the lens or viewfinder at the sun Doing so may damage the parts inside Protective caps for the connectors Keep the protective caps fitted over any connectors that are not being used Before use 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 These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the recorded contents Before making a recording set and check the calendar and time zone Page E 25 P
33. rite core If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core s they must be attached on cable s following instructions in this manual 3 Performance level The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these standards However the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment such as an area where strong electromagnetic fields are generated by the presence of signal transmission towers cellular phones etc In order to minimize the adverse effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this it is recommended that the following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment 1 Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference 2 Change the direction of the apparatus 3 Change the connection method used for the apparatus 4 Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances Pursuant to at the directive 2004 108 EC article 9 2 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg F R Germany E 4 Read this first continued E Batteries that may be used with this product Correct as of September 2011 Panasonic CGA D54s batteries may be used with the AG HPX250EJ Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasoni
34. roduct Recording format list Index E 10 Operating precautions 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 sets and video game machines that generate magnetic fields Using the camera recorder on top of or near a TV set may cause distortion in the images and or sound due to the electromagnetic waves that the set emits The powerful magnetic fields generated by speakers or large motors may damage your recordings or distort the images The electromagnetic waves emitted from a microcomputer will adversely affect the camera recorder causing the images and or sound to be distorted If the camera recorder is so adversely affected by products that generate magnetic fields that it no longer operates properly turn it off and remove the battery or unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet Then install the battery again or reconnect the AC adaptor After this turn the camera recorder back on Do not use the camera recorder near radio transmitters or high voltage equipment Using the camera recorder near a radio transmitter or high voltage equipment may adversely affect the recorded images and or sound Do not allow any sand or dust to get into the camera recorde
35. rthing of the power point please consult a qualified electrician CAUTION The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable The AC receptacle mains socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC mains disconnect the power cord plug from the AC receptacle WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock hazard keep this equipment away from all liquids Use and store only in locations which are not exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids and do not place any liquid containers on top of the equipment CAUTION Danger of explosion or fire if battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated Do not disassemble the battery or dispose of it in fire Do not store in temperatures over 60 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like For Battery Pack Use specified charger Replace only with same or specified type For Battery of Remote Controller Replace battery with part No CR2025 only Do not recharge the battery WARNING Always keep memory cards optional accessory or accessories coin battery microphone holder screws microphone holder adapter INPUT terminal covers out of the reach of babies and small childr
36. set the date and time when fully recharged 1 Connect the AC adaptor Page E 20 Leave the POWER MODE switch at OFF 2 Leave the camera recorder like this for about 4 hours The internal battery charges during this time Recharge the battery regularly to ensure correct TC and menu operations If appears even after charging it means that the internal battery must be replaced Ask your dealer to do this Preparation E 26 Using the setup menus Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording MENU button Operation lever 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 the blue characters cannot be used 1 Press the MENU button when not recording in CAMERA mode The following is displayed on the viewfinder and LCD screen MAIN MENU 1 SCENE FILE 2 SYSTEM SETUP 3 SW MODE 4 AUTO SW 5 RECORDING SETUP 6 AUDIO SETUP 7 OUTPUT SEL 8 DISPLAY SETUP v PUSH MENU TO EXIT 2 Push the Operation lever in the A or V direction to move the highlight to the setting you want E 27 3 Press SET on the Operation lever or push it in the gt direction to display the items Example AUTO SW PUSH MENU TO RETURN 4 Push the Operation lever in the A or V direction to move to the setting you want Example
37. tach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera recorder 20 mm or more Detaching and attaching the lens hood Detaching the lens hood Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it E 21 Attaching the lens hood With the face on the lens hood displaying the guide pointing upward align the guide with the center of the camera and attach the lens hood Turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks to secure it in position Center of camera Lens hood Face displaying E guide Detaching and attaching the lens 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 E amp Fitting the eye cup Attach the eye cup by aligning the projections on the eye cup holder and eye cup and fitting them Eye cup holder together 5 Turning the eye cup after attaching it may cause the eye cup holder to come off If the eyecup holder does come off see Page 156 of Vol 2 for details on how to refit it Projection E 22 The remote control Insert the battery 1 Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow to remove the holder 22 X 2 Insert the battery with marked side facing up T 3 Return the holder to its original position When the battery CR202
38. ting time is reduced as the temperature rises or falls In very low temperatures the battery may last about 5 minutes Protective circuitry functions if you use the battery where it is very hot and you will have to wait before you can use it again 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 when the power is on If the battery is removed make sure that the power is off and the mode lamp completely lights off Keep dust and other foreign objects away from the battery terminal If the battery is dropped make sure that the body and terminal portion of the battery are not deformed If a deformed battery is inserted into the camera recorder or placed on the AC adaptor the camera recorder or AC adaptor may be damaged What to remember when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to others Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the unit or a computer will merely change the file management information it will not completely erase the data on the cards When throwing these cards away or transferring them to others either physically destroy them or use a data deletion program for computers commercially available to completely erase the data Users are
39. to European standard EN55103 1 6 5 A AC adaptor 5A Battery charger E 34 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products packaging and or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002 96 EC and 2006 66 EC By disposing of these products and batteries correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information For business users in the European Union Cd Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items p
40. uded battery Maximum Battery model Voltage Charging continuous included capacity time recording time Approx Approx CGA D54s 330 150 5400 mAh minutes minutes The times apply when the ambient operating temperature is 20 C and humidity is 60 Charging may take longer at other temperatures and humidity levels For details of the battery remaining indicator see Page 121 of Vol 2 Keep metal objects such as necklaces and hairpins away from the battery Shortcircuiting may occur across the terminals causing the battery to heat up and you may seriously burn yourself if you touch the battery in this state The battery becomes hot while it is being used or charged The camera recorder itself also becomes hot during use Discharge the battery before storing it When storing it for an extended time charge it at least once a year use up its charge in the camera recorder and then store it again If the battery is extremely hot or cold the CHARGE lamp will blink several times before charging starts If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even when the battery temperature is normal there may be something wrong with the battery or battery charger Contact your dealer The battery takes longer to charge when it is warm The battery charger can interfere with radio reception so keep radios at least 1 m away from it The battery charger may make some noise when you are using
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