Memory Card Camera-Recorder Model No. AG- P Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. F1205S3046-H D Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT0S52-3 Reference Menu Displays Editing Playback Shooting Preparation Description of parts Operating Instructions Before use 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 arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION: 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. CAUTION: Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated. For Battery Pack · Replace only with same or specified type. · Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire. · Do not store in temperatures over 60°C (140°F). · Use specified charger. For Battery of Remote Controller · Replace battery with part No. CR2025 only. · Do not recharge the battery. · Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire. · Do not store in temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Camera-Recorder The rating plate is on the underside of the viewfinder. AC Adapter The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adapter. Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains socket when not in use. WARNING: · TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. · TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR 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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. 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. indicates safety information. IMPORTANT "Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws." 2 FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: AG-HVX200P PANASONIC Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the booklet "Something About Interference" available from FCC local regional offices helpful. FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user's authority to operate this device. NOTIFICATION (Canada) This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numéique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. indicates safety information. A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. 3 Software information for this product 1. Customer advisory: This product includes software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL); customers have the right to download, modify, and redistribute source code for this software. Descriptions of the GPL and LGPL are stored on the installation CD included with this camera-recorder. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English).) To download the relevant source code, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Please note that we cannot answer any questions you may have about the content, etc. of any source code you may obtain from the above Web site. 2. This product includes software licensed under the MIT License. A description of the MIT is stored on the installation CD included with this camera-recorder. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English).) · LEICA is a trademark of Leica Microsystems IRGmbH. · DICOMAR is a trademark of Leica Camera AG. · SD logo is a trademark. All other explanations, company names, and product names are the registered trademarks of the respective companies. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 5 Contents Before use Software information for this product .......... 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 5 Outline of operations ..................................... 8 Read this first! .............................................. 10 Accessories .................................................. 11 About this manual ........................................ 11 Remove the cassette tape ............................... 30 Cassette tapes ................................................ 31 Using SD memory cards .............................. 32 Installing and removing the SD memory card . 32 Formatting SD memory card ........................... 32 Cautions in using SD memory cards ............... 32 Using the zoom function.............................. 33 Variable frame rates (VFR) ........................... 34 Native recording .............................................. 35 Standard recording .......................................... 35 Using variable frame rates (VFR) .................... 36 Description of parts Description of parts ..................................... 12 Right side and rear side .................................. 12 Left side ........................................................... 13 Terminals and mounting parts ......................... 14 Remote control ................................................ 15 Shooting in 1080i/480i progressive mode .. 37 Shooting in manual mode............................ 38 Switching to manual mode ............................. 38 Manual focusing ............................................. 38 Using focus assist............................................ 38 Iris adjustments ............................................... 39 Adjusting the gain ............................................ 39 Light intensity adjustments .............................. 39 Adjusting the white balance ............................. 40 Preparation The battery .................................................... 16 Charging .......................................................... 16 Installing and removing the power supply .................................. 17 Installing and removing the battery ................. 17 Connecting and disconnecting the power cord ... 17 Shooting techniques for different targets .. 42 Low-angle shooting ......................................... 42 Self-portrait shooting ...................................... 42 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 Adjusting the volume while shooting ............... 46 Backup recording ............................................ 46 Pre-recording (PRE REC) ............................... 47 Interval recording (INTERVAL REC)................ 47 One-shot recording (ONE-SHOT REC) ........... 47 Loop recording (LOOP REC) .......................... 48 2-slot continuous recording ............................. 48 Shot mark function .......................................... 48 Text memo recording ....................................... 48 Finding specific scenes(image search) ........... 49 Index recording ................................................ 49 Adjusting the hand strap ............................. 18 Attaching the shoulder strap....................... 18 Detaching and attaching the lens hood ..... 18 The remote control ....................................... 19 Insert the battery ............................................. 19 Remote control setup ...................................... 19 Turn on/off the camera ................................. 20 Tally lamp ...................................................... 20 Viewfinder ..................................................... 21 Using the viewfinder ........................................ 21 Using the LCD ................................................. 22 Emphasizing outlines ...................................... 22 Adjusting the screen display ............................ 23 Setting the calendar ..................................... 24 Shooting Basic shooting operations (P2 card) .......... 25 Preparing to shoot using a P2 card ................. 25 Shooting in aut ...