Panasonic AG-HPX255EJ User manual

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Operating Instructions Vol.2
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
Note that Operation Instructions Vol. 2 describes advanced
operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder.
For instructions on basic operations of the Memory Card
Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol. 1 (printed
documents) contained in the supplied CD-ROM.
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Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save
this manual for future use.
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Note concerning illustrations in these instructions
References
Terminology
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Contents
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Outline of operations
Before use
Operating precautions
Precaution for use
Accessories
Optional units
Description of parts
Description of parts
Preparation
Charging the battery
Power sources
Adjusting the hand strap
Attaching the shoulder strap
Detaching and attaching the lens hood
Detaching and attaching the lens cap
Fitting the eye cup
The remote control
Turn on/off the camera-recorder
Setting the calendar
Charging the built-in battery
Menu
Basic operations of setup menus
Setup menu structure
Reference
Specifications
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Contents (continued)
Shooting
............................................................ 6
Tally lamp ............................................................. 9
Basic shooting operations ............................... 10
Using SD/SDHC memory cards........................ 16
Using the zoom function................................... 18
Shooting in progressive mode......................... 20
Recording with Variable Frame Rate (VFR)..... 21
Shooting in manual mode................................. 28
Adjusting the white balance and black
balance ........................................................... 32
Shooting techniques for different targets....... 35
Using special recording modes ....................... 43
Adjusting the shutter speed............................. 49
Switching audio input ....................................... 52
................. 56
Using time data.................................................. 61
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Nonlinear editing with P2 card (PC mode: USB
device) .......................................................... 107
Using a hard disk drive (PC mode: USB
host).............................................................. 109
Displays
Screen displays ............................................... 117
Menu
Setup menu list................................................ 129
Reference
Before calling for service................................ 152
unit................................................................ 155
Cleaning ........................................................... 156
Storage precautions........................................ 157
How to handle data recorded on P2 cards.... 158
Checkpoints for using memory cards........... 159
Information on software for this product...... 160
Recording format list ...................................... 161
Cautions in using the Extension Control
Unit ............................................................... 162
Index ................................................................. 163
Playback
Basic playback operations ............................... 74
Thumbnail operations....................................... 75
Useful playback functions................................ 99
Editing
Connecting external units .............................. 101
Connections to the DVCPRO/DV
connector ..................................................... 105
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Set the POWER/MODE switch to ON and
screen is positioned where it is easiest to
see.
Adjust the so that you
screen clearly.
Eye piece
Do not point the eye piece at the sun or other
strong light source.
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Using the LCD monitor
Set the POWER/MODE switch to ON.
Open the LCD monitor.
Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest
to see.
Do not apply unnecessary force to the
open LCD. This can damage the camera-
recorder.
Emphasizing Image Outlines
Adjust EVF PEAK LEVEL and EVF PEAK FREQ
in the DISPLAY SETUP screen.
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Adjusting the screen display
Set the POWER/MODE switch to ON.
Press the MENU button.
LCD monitor adjustments
Push the Operation lever in the or
direction to select the item.
Push the Operation lever in the or
direction to make adjustment.
Press MENU three times to exit the menus.
Changing backlight brightness
Select LCD BACKLIGHT from the setup
menu DISPLAY SETUP screen.
Select and set a value in the range of +1 to
–3.
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Tally lamp
Tally lamp
(Front)
Tally lamp
(Rear)
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Basic shooting operations
Preparing to shoot
Set the POWER/MODE switch to ON.
Push the OPEN lever of the P2 card slot
cover downward ( ) and slide to open ( ).
Insert the P2 card securely in the card slot.
Raise the P2 card eject button to the
direction of the arrow, and close the P2
card/SD memory card slot cover.
Lock release button
POWER/MODE
switch
Shooting in auto mode
Set the POWER/MODE switch to ON.
Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO
to select auto mode.
Press the START/STOP button (Red) to start
shooting.
Mode lamp
(CAMERA)
AUTO/MANUAL
switch
START/STOP
button
(handle side)
POWER/MODE
switch
Lock release button
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