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Panasonic AGHPX255 Operating Instructions Manual (170 pages)

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Brand: Panasonic | Category: Camcorder | Size: 12 MB

Operating Instructions
1
Before Use
3
Description of Parts
3
Table of Contents
4
Viewfinder

6
Tally Lamp

9
Basic Shooting Operations

10
- Preparing To Shoot
  10
- Shooting In Auto Mode
  10
- Checking The Shot Videos (Rec Check)
  12
- P2 Card Access Lamps
  12
- Protecting Against A Possible Erasure
  12
- Formatting P2 Cards
  13
- P2 Card Recording Times
  14
- Remove The P2 Card
  15
Using SD/SDHC Memory Cards

16
Using the Zoom Function

18
- Digital Zoom Function
  19
Shooting in Progressive Mode

20
- Standard Recording
  20
  - (Pull-Down Recording)
    20
- Native Recording
  20
Recording with Variable Frame Rate (VFR)

21
Shooting in Manual Mode

28
- Switching To Manual Mode
  28
- Manual Focusing
  28
- Using Focus Assist Function
  29
- Iris Adjustments
  30
- Adjusting The Gain
  30
- Using Super Gain
  31
- Light Intensity Adjustments
  31
Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance

32
- Adjusting The White Balance
  32
- Adjusting The Black Balance
  34
Shooting Techniques for Different Targets

35
- Low-Angle Shooting
  35
- Self-Portrait Shooting
  35
- Scan Reverse Shooting
  35
- Zebra Pattern
  35
- Center Marker Display
  36
- Safety Zone Markers
  36
- Checking And Displaying Shooting Status
  36
- Changing The Image Size
  37
- Optical Image Stabilizer
  37
- Drs (Dynamic Range Stretcher) Function
  37
- Fbc (Flash Band Compensation)
  38
- Using The User Buttons
  39
- Backlight Compensation
  40
- Color Bars
  40
- Waveform Monitor Function
  40
- Adjusting The Volume While Shooting
  40
- Backup Recording
  40
- 2-Slot Continuous Recording
  41
- Shot Mark Function
  41
- Text Memo Recording
  42
- Time Stamp Function
  42
- Last Clip Delete Function
  42
Using Special Recording Modes

43
Adjusting the Shutter Speed

49
- Using Shtr/F.rate Dial
  49
- Setting Shutter Mode
  49
- Setting Synchro Scan Mode
  50
- Setting Frame Rate Mode
  51
Switching Audio Input

52
Using Scene Files (Scene File Data)

56
Using Time Data

61
- Counter Setting And Display
  61
- Time Data Overview
  61
- Setting User Bits
  62
- Entering The User Bits
  63
- Setting The Time Code
  66
- Externally Locking The Time Code
  67
- Outputting The Time Code Externally
  70
- Recording Time Codes And User Bits
  71
- Playback
  
  71
Basic Playback Operations

74
Thumbnail Operations

75
- Thumbnail Manipulations Overview
  76
- Thumbnail Screen
  77
- Selecting Thumbnails
  79
- Playing Back Clips
  79
- Switching The Thumbnail Display
  80
- Changing Thumbnails
  81
- Shot Mark
  82
- Text Memo
  82
- Deleting Clips
  84
- Restoring Clips
  85
- Reconnection Of Incomplete Clips
  85
- Copying Clips
  86
- Setting Of Clip Meta Data
  87
- Recording Method
  90
- Formatting A P2 Card
  91
- Formatting Sd Memory Cards
  92
- Setting The Thumbnail Display Mode
  92
- Properties
  93
Useful Playback Functions

99
- Variable Speed Search
  99
- Slow Playback
  99
- Fast Forward/Rewind Playback
  99
- Frame-By-Frame Playback
  99
- Clip Skip
  100
- Adjusting The Volume
  100
- Viewing Images On A Tv/Monitor
  100
- Checking The Date And Time
  100
Connecting External Units

101
- Headphones
  101
- External Microphone
  101
- Personal Computer (Non-Linear Editing/File Transfer)
  102
- Hard Disk Drive (Data Copying)
  102
- Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing)
  103
- Tv/Monitor (Playback/Dubbing)
  104
- Extension Control Unit (Ag-EC4G)
  104
Connections to the DVCPRO/DV Connector

105
Nonlinear Editing with P2 Card (PC Mode: USB Device)

109
- Procedures for Making Connections to a Personal Computer
  109
Using a Hard Disk Drive (PC Mode: USB Host)

111
Screen Displays

120
- Viewfinder Screen Status Displays
  120
- Screen Displays
  121
- Center Information Display
  125
- Mode Check (Mode Chk) Indication
  131
Setup Menu List

132
- Scene File Screen
  132
- System Setup Screen
  135
- Sw Mode Screen
  138
- Auto Sw Screen
  140
- Recording Setup Screen
  141
- Audio Setup Screen
  143
- Output Sel Screen
  145
- Display Setup Screen
  147
- Card Functions Screen
  150
- Other Functions Screen
  151
- Diagnostic Screen
  153
- Option Menu Screen
  154
Before Calling for Service

155
Updating the Firmware Incorporated into the Unit

158
Cleaning

159
Storage Precautions

160
How to Handle Data Recorded on P2 Cards

161
Checkpoints for Using Memory Cards

162
Information on Software for this Product

163
Recording Format List

164
Cautions in Using the Extension Control Unit

165
Index

166

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Panasonic AGHPX255 Operating Instructions Manual (170 pages)

Table of Contents

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

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)

Screen Displays

Setup Menu List

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 Product

Recording Format List

Cautions in Using the Extension Control Unit

Index

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