Panasonic AG-HPX370P, AG-HPX371E Operating Instruction

This product is eligible for the P2HD

5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 173.

Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AG-HPX370P

Model No. AG-HPX371E

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

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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.

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, 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.

WARNING:

Always keep memory cards (optional accessory) or accessories (FRONT AUDIO LEVEL knob, knob screw, BNC cap, XLR connector cap, rear lens cap, zoom lever, connector cap) out of the reach of babies and small children.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock 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.

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:

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

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. When using the equipment for long periods of time, make use of the tripod.

CAUTION:

• Danger of explosion or ﬁre if battery is mistreated.

• 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).

• Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

• Use speciﬁed charger.

indicates safety information.

CAUTION:

Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by its handle while the conversion lens or another accessory is attached. Due to the added weight of the conversion lens, any strong jolt to the handle may damage the unit or result in personal injury.

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indicates safety information.

FCC NOTICE (USA)

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: AG-HPX370P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: 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, follow the attached installation instructions and 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.

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.”

For USA-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

A rechargeable battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.

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WARNING:

• To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing them. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

CAUTION:

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION:

indicates safety information.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock and annoying interference, use the recommended accessories only.

CAUTION:

• Danger of explosion or ﬁre if battery is mistreated.

• 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).

• Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

• Use speciﬁed charger.

CAUTION:

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.”

EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.

EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS

1. Applicable standards and operating environment

The apparatus is compliant with:

standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 1996.11, 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 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 ferrite 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.

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TO REMOVE BATTERY

Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd / Ni-MH / Li-ion Battery)

● To detach the battery, please proceed in the reverse order of the installation method described in this manual.

● If a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions accompanying the battery.

Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)

● For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer.

SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

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MMC (Multi Media Card) is a registered trademark of Inﬁneon Technologies AG.

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Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

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States and/or other countries. Screenshots are used in accordance with Microsoft Corporation guidelines.

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Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States

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and/or other countries. Unislot is a registered trademark of Ikegami Tsushinki Co., LTD.

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Other model names, company names, and product names listed in these operating instructions are

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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

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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

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actual camera-recorder.

Note concerning screenshots in these instructions

Screenshots from the AG-HPX370P are used in these operating instructions.

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References

References are shown as (Page 00).

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Terminology

Both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards as referred to as “SD Memory Cards” in these operating

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instructions. Memory cards that have the “P2” logo (e.g., AJ-P2C064AG, an optional accessory) are referred to as “P2

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cards” in these operating instructions. Video that is created during a single recording operation is referred to as a “clip” in these operating

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instructions.

Precautions for Use

Caution regarding laser beams

The MOS sensor may be damaged if it is exposed to laser light. 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.

PLEASE NOTE:

 When preparing to record important events, always shoot some advance test footage, to verify that both pictures and

sound are being recorded normally.

 Should video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we will not

assume liability for such failure.

Disposing and transferring ownership of memory card devices

Formatting or deleting a memory card device in this camera or a PC will only change ﬁle management data and leave data on the card intact. It is recommended that the card either be physically destroyed or that commercially sold software be used to completely delete any data on the card. Note that managing card data is the owner’s responsibility.

Information on software for this product

1. Included with this product is software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), and users are hereby informed that they have the right to obtain, change and redistribute the source codes of this software.

Details on GPL and LGPL can be found on the installation CD provided with the unit. Refer to the folder called

“LDOC”. (Details are given in the original (English-language) text.)

To obtain the source codes, go to the following home page: http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ The manufacturer asks users to refrain from directing inquiries concerning the source codes they have obtained and

other details to its representatives.

2. Included with this product is software which is licensed under MIT-License.

Details on MIT-License can be found on the installation CD provided with the unit. Refer to the folder called “LDOC”.

(Details are given in the original (English-language) text.)

Contents

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Read this ﬁrst! (For AG-HPX371E) ..................................................................................

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

Precautions for Use .........................................................................................................

Camera Unit Features ................................................................................................... 11

Recording and Playback Features ............................................................................... 1

Outline of operations ..................................................................................................... 1

System Conﬁguration .................................................................................................... 1

Standard accessories ................................................................................................... 1

Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock ....................................................................... 29

P2 Cards ....................................................................................................................... 3

Basic Procedures .......................................................................................................... 3

Standard and Native Recording ................................................................................... 3

Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording .......................................................................... 3

Special Recording Modes ............................................................................................ 4

Normal and Variable Speed Playback .......................................................................... 4

Saving and editing on external devices

Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section .................................................. 18

Audio (input) Function Section .............................................................................. 1

Audio (output) Function Section ........................................................................... 2

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section .......................................... 2

Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section ..................................................................... 2

Time Code Section ................................................................................................ 2

Warning and Status Display Functions ................................................................. 2

LCD Monitor .......................................................................................................... 2

Viewﬁnder ............................................................................................................. 2

Inserting P2 Cards ................................................................................................ 3

Removing P2 Cards .............................................................................................. 3

To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content .............................................. 3

P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards ................................................... 3

P2 card recording times ........................................................................................ 3

Handling P2 Card Recording ................................................................................ 3

Shooting ................................................................................................................ 3

Normal Recording ................................................................................................. 3

Standard recording (pull-down recording) ........................................................... 3

Native recording

Native VFR Recording ........................................................................................... 3

Standard VFR recording(pulldown recording) ...................................................... 3

Using VFR Recording Function ............................................................................. 4

Pre-recording (PRE REC) ...................................................................................... 4

Interval recording (INTERVAL REC) ...................................................................... 4

One-shot recording (ONE SHOT REC) ................................................................. 4

Loop recording (LOOP REC) ................................................................................ 4

One-clip recording (ONE CLIP REC) .................................................................... 4

PROXY Recording Function (Optional) ................................................................. 4

Hot Swap Recording ............................................................................................. 4

REC REVIEW Function .......................................................................................... 4

Shot Marker (SHOT MARK) Recording Function .................................................. 4

Text Memo Recording Function ............................................................................ 4

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Selecting recording signals .................................................................................. 48

List of recording formats and functions ................................................................ 4

Recording settings and recording function table ................................................. 5

Selecting video output .......................................................................................... 5

List of recording, playback and output formats .................................................... 5

Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance ......................................................... 5

Adjusting the White Balance ................................................................................. 5

Adjusting the Black Balance ................................................................................. 5

Setting the Electronic Shutter ........................................................................................ 5

Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed .................................................................... 5

Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode .................................... 5

FBC (Flash Band Compensation) Function .................................................................. 6

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Setting FBC function ............................................................................................. 60

Assigning functions to USER buttons ........................................................................... 6

Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels .................................. 6

Selecting Audio Input Signals ............................................................................... 6

Adjusting Recording Levels .................................................................................. 6

Selecting Function for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control .................................... 6

CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels .......................................................................... 6

Setting Time Data

Recording time codes and user bits ..................................................................... 6

Setting user bits .................................................................................................... 6

Entering the User Bits ........................................................................................... 6

Setting the Time Code .......................................................................................... 6

Externally Locking the Time Code ........................................................................ 7

Outputting the time code externally ...................................................................... 7

GENLOCK and time code input/output connection and setup ............................ 7

Counter Setting and Display ................................................................................. 7

Viewﬁnder Screen Status Displays ............................................................................... 7

Viewﬁnder Status Indication Layout ...................................................................... 7

Selecting Viewﬁnder Display Information ............................................................. 7

Screen displays .................................................................................................... 7

Center Information Display ................................................................................... 7

Checking and displaying shooting status ............................................................. 8

MODE CHECK indication ...................................................................................... 8

Center marker display ........................................................................................... 8

Safety zone markers ............................................................................................. 8

Audio level meter magniﬁcation ............................................................................ 8

Zebra pattern display

Focus assist function ............................................................................................ 8

Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor ......................................................................... 8

Waveform monitor function ................................................................................... 8

Adjusting and Setting up the Viewﬁnder ....................................................................... 8

Adjusting Right and Left Viewﬁnder Position ........................................................ 8

Diopter Adjustment ............................................................................................... 8

Using the Viewﬁnder ............................................................................................. 8

Emphasizing Image Outlines ................................................................................ 8

Setting the viewﬁnder to monochrome mode ....................................................... 8

Handling setup data ..................................................................................................... 8

Conﬁguration of setup data ﬁles ........................................................................... 8

Handling SD memory cards .................................................................................. 9

Formatting, Writing and Reading an SD memory card ......................................... 9

How to Use Scene File Data ................................................................................. 9

Saving scene ﬁles and other settings on SD memory cards ................................ 9

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Chapter 5 Preparation

Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 95

Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type .............................................. 9

Use of the external DC power supply ................................................................... 9

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens ................................................................................. 9

Mounting the Lens ................................................................................................ 9

Adjusting the Lens Flange Back ........................................................................... 9

White Shading Compensation ............................................................................ 10

Setting Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) ......................................... 10

Preparing for Audio Input ............................................................................................ 10

When Using the Front Microphone ..................................................................... 10

Using a wireless receiver .................................................................................... 10

When Using Audio Devices ................................................................................ 10

Attaching Accessories ................................................................................................ 10

Mounting the Camera on a Tripod ...................................................................... 10

Attaching the Shoulder Strap .............................................................................. 10

Attaching the Rain Cover .................................................................................... 10

Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Knob ............................................ 10

Attaching the Eye Cup ........................................................................................ 10

DC OUT Connector and External REC Start/Stop Switch Connection ....................... 10

Connecting the AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit ........................................................ 10

Connecting the AG-EC4G Extension Control Unit ...................................................... 10

Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails

Thumbnail Operations ................................................................................................. 110

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Chapter 7 Menu Operations

Thumbnail Manipulations Overview .................................................................... 110

Thumbnail Screen ............................................................................................... 11

Selecting Thumbnails .......................................................................................... 11

Playing back Clips .............................................................................................. 11

Switching the Thumbnail Display ........................................................................ 11

Changing thumbnails .......................................................................................... 11

Shot Mark ............................................................................................................ 11

Text Memo ........................................................................................................... 11

Deleting Clips ...................................................................................................... 11

Restoring Clips .................................................................................................... 11

Reconnection of Incomplete Clips ...................................................................... 11

Copying Clips ..................................................................................................... 11

Setting of Clip Meta Data .................................................................................... 11

Setting of Proxy (optional) ................................................................................... 12

Formatting a P2 Card .......................................................................................... 12

Formatting SD memory cards ............................................................................. 12

Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode .................................................................. 12

Properties ............................................................................................................ 12

Viewﬁnder and LCD Menus ........................................................................................ 129

Using the menus ................................................................................................. 12

Initializing the menu settings ............................................................................... 13

Setup menu structure .................................................................................................. 13

Setup menu list ........................................................................................................... 13

SCENE FILE screen ............................................................................................ 13

SYSTEM SETUP screen ...................................................................................... 13

SW MODE screen ............................................................................................... 13

RECORDING SETUP screen ............................................................................... 13

AUDIO SETUP screen ......................................................................................... 14

OUTPUT SEL screen ........................................................................................... 14

DISPLAY SETUP screen ...................................................................................... 14

BATTERY SETUP screen ..................................................................................... 14

CARD FUNCTIONS screen ................................................................................. 14

LENS SETUP screen ........................................................................................... 14

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen ............................................................................... 14

DIAGNOSTIC screen .......................................................................................... 14

OPTION MENU screen ....................................................................................... 14

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Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices

Functionality Provided by Connections to USB 2.0 Connector .................................. 149

Connecting to a computer in USB device mode ................................................ 14

USB host mode ................................................................................................... 15

Connections to the DVCPRO/DV Connector

Recording signals input to the DVCPRO/DV connector ..................................... 15

Control of external devices through 1394 connection ........................................ 15

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections

Inspections Before Shooting ....................................................................................... 157

Preparing for Inspections .................................................................................... 15

Inspecting the Camera Unit ................................................................................ 15

Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions ..................................................... 15

Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 16

Eyepiece Care .................................................................................................... 16

Cleaning Inside the Viewﬁnder ........................................................................... 16

Charging the internal battery .............................................................................. 16

Warning System .......................................................................................................... 16

Warning Description Tables ................................................................................ 16

Warning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation and USB HOST MODE .... 16

Updating the ﬁrmware incorporated into the unit ....................................................... 16

Chapter 10 Index

Chapter 11 Speciﬁcation

Dimensions and speciﬁcations ................................................................................... 170

Dimensions ......................................................................................................... 17

Speciﬁcations ...................................................................................................... 17

Connector signal description ...................................................................................... 17

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Chapter 1 Overview

The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E P2 memory card camera-recorder features a camera unit equipped with a newly developed 1/3-inch 2.2-megapixel 3MOS sensor and a recording and playback unit that provides AVC-Intra 100 compression recording as standard to offer HD full pixel and full sampling for high sensitivity, superb image quality, and high-quality video. It handles multiple HD and SD formats: AVC-Intra, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV compression recording. The P2 card provides a reliability, speed and IT functionality that no other media can match and is destined to revolutionize recording and editing paradigms.

 Multiple HD/SD formats

The camera supports both the HD and SD video formats making it ready for news gathering, program production and ﬁlm making in a wide range of professional applications and content production. In 1080i/720P HD recording for broadcasting, the camera uses the highly reliable AVC-Intra or DVCPRO HD codec while also supporting SD multicodec (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV) recording capability. The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E provides high quality and uncompressed, 16-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel recording of audio in all formats.

 Variable frame rate makes speed effects possible (in the 720P format)

The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E comes with the variable frame rate feature developed for the VariCam HD Cinema camera. In 720P mode such as undercranking (dropping frames) and overcranking (high frame rate) for quick motion and slow motion cine-like effects at the disposal of the camera crew.

 Native mode/over 60P (50P) mode selectable

 Native mode:

Playing back a recording made at a frame rate set in the camera at the normal rate provides speed effects without using a frame rate converter. Native mode also extends the recording time of a P2 card.

 720P over 60P (50P) mode:

Use of a DVCPRO HD recorder such as the AJ-HD1400 or the AG-HPG20 P2 portable recorder allows you to make backup recordings of DVCPRO HD streams output from the DVCPRO/DV connector.

, the frame rate can be set to any of 20 steps between 12P and 60P (50P). This puts features

Chapter 1 Overview

 1080/480 24P advanced mode

Recording 1080/24P or 480/24P makes it possible to select 24PA (advanced) mode mode performs 60i conversion to enable nonlinear editing (2:3 pulldown). Recording at 30P applies a 2:2 pulldown.

maintaining an image quality that is better than normal 24P

. Using 2:3:3:2 pulldown, the 24PA

Camera Unit Features

 Progressive 3MOS sensor

The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E is equipped with a newly developed 1/3-inch 2.2-megapixel 3MOS sensor that enables high-sensitivity HD full pixel recording for high-resolution video.

 14-bit digital circuit

The high-performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) in the camera offers 14-bit signal input and 20-bit internal processing. It handles gamma settings and other adjustments for each R/G/B color in 1080/60i (50i) video as well as conversion to all HD/SD formats (P/I conversion, line conversion and down conversion). Because of this high-quality images can be produced in all video formats.

 Seven gamma curves including cine-like gamma

To expand camera capabilities, the AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E offers seven gamma curves including cine-like gamma to easily produce recordings with the characteristic warm tone of ﬁlm.

*1 1080 and 480 (576) recording is performed at a ﬁxed frame rate of 24P/30P (25P). *2 The AVC-Intra mode does not allow the output of a DVCPRO HD stream from the DVCPRO/DV connector. *3 Not available with the AVC-Intra codec. *4 For details on compatible systems, visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ 24P and 30P indicate recording at 23.98P and 29.97P, respectively, while 60P and 60i indicate recording at 59.94P and

59.94i, respectively.

 Slow, synchro and high speed shutter

Chapter 1 Overview

The shutter speed can be set from a slow speed of 1/6 s up to a maximum speed of 1/7200 s variable frame rate functions, this allows you to create blurring or stop motion effects. The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E also features a synchro scan function that is ideal for capturing screen shots from a computer monitor.

 Scene ﬁle dial

This dial allows you to instantly retrieve settings that suit shooting conditions. Six preset ﬁles are provided, and you can change the ﬁle names and their settings as desired. You can also save up to four ﬁles to an SD or SDHC memory card (both referred to as “SD memory card” below) and load ﬁles from an SD memory card.

 Shooting assist functions

 USER buttons:

Three USER buttons each of which can be assigned a frequently used function for immediate access.

 Focus assist:

Magniﬁes the center portion of the image and displays a focus bar to facilitate focusing.

 Eight ﬁles for compensating lens chromatic aberration and four ﬁles for correcting shading for interchangeable lenses

are provided.

 Variable color temperature:

Allows ﬁne adjustment after setting the white balance.

 REC REVIEW:

Provides a quick check of the last few seconds of the most recently recorded clip.

 4-position optical ND ﬁlter provided.

. Combined with the

 Chromatic aberration compensation (CAC)

This function automatically corrects the registration error caused by the slight chromatic aberration that the lens cannot compensate for, in order to minimize color bleeding into surrounding image areas.

 Remote control support

This camera supports the AJ-RC10G remote control unit (optional accessory) and the AG-EC4G extension control unit (optional accessory). The remote control allows you to adjust camera image and recording controls at a distance while viewing what you are shooting.

 Auto Tracking White Balance (ATW)

Automatically adjusts the white balance of the subject in real-time, a convenient function for quick adjustment in recording situations where there is no time for normal white balance adjustment.

 DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function

This function compresses the video signal level while maintaining contrast to extend the dynamic range making it possible to correctly render highlight areas without overexposure and loss of detail that would otherwise occur.

 Camera extension system support

This camera can be connected to the AG-CA300G camera adapter (optional accessory) and the AG-BS300 base station (optional accessory) to enable camera extension system recording. For details on connections to these devices, refer to the connection instructions and precautions found in the instruction manuals for the AG-CA300G and AGBS300, and observe the instructions for the AG-HPX300P/AG-HPX301E.

*1 This is the shutter speed value when 3.0d is conﬁgured for the synchro scan mode. *2 The DRS function is not available in 1080/30P, 1080/24P (1080/25P) modes.

Recording and Playback Features

 A variety of interfaces

 USB 2.0 connector (HOST/DEVICE)

A USB 2.0 connection to a computer or other device allows you to use P2 cards in the camera as mass storage. The USB host function makes it possible to save P2 card data to an external hard disk connected via USB 2.0 and clips stored on the hard disk can be viewed and written back to a P2 card.

 DVCPRO/DV input and output provided as standard feature

IEEE1394 compliant external devices can be connected to enable output and input via the digital interface. Connect a 6-pin plug to this connector. Note that the connector does not support bus power. Input and output via IEEE1394 is not available when the AVC-Intra codec is selected.

 P2 cards for high capacity, high speed and high reliability

In addition to exceptional resistance to shock, vibration and temperature ﬂuctuations, the P2 (Professional Plug-in) card has a reliability that guarantees long-term repeated recording/initialization that a tape or hard disk system with their moving parts could never match. The connectors are professional grade to withstand long-term continual insertion and removal. The P2 card stores the AV data for each shooting session as a single ﬁle that is immediately accessible for nonlinear editing or transfer over a network without digitizing. Transfer speeds far surpassing those of optical disks also help to speed up production processes. The P2 card complies with PC card standards and can be directly plugged into the PC card slot on a computer. The two P2 card slots allow continuous recording on two P2 cards and also offer the following recording capabilities in a memory card camera-recorder.

 Card selection:

In standby status, you can instantly select (switch to) the slot of the card you wish to record on can be quickly passed on to editing or transferred to minimize interruptions in recording making it far more efﬁcient than systems where tapes or disks have to be exchanged.

 Hot-swap recording:

Cards can be replaced during recording. A full memory card can be replaced while recording is made on another card. Successively swapping cards in this way gives you virtually unlimited recording capacity.

 Loop recording:

Setting the camera for consecutive overwriting, you can repeatedly rerecord on the inserted P2 cards, always maintaining a recording of the most recent, speciﬁc period of time.

Recorded content

Chapter 1 Overview

 Immediate startup and reliable data protection

When you press the REC button in standby mode, the camera instantly ﬁnds a blank area on the P2 card and begins recording. Unlike a VTR system, there is no need to locate a blank section before recording. It can begin recording immediately even when you are using it to preview video. In normal use, there is no chance of accidentally deleting a recording. Recordings will not be erased unless you intentionally delete a ﬁle or initialize the card.

*1 This requires the installation of a P2 card driver (provided with each device). For details on the system requirements of

the P2 card driver, visit the support desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ *2 This assumes that the SLOT SEL function is assigned to a USER button (USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2).

 Other features

Chapter 1 Overview

 Pre-rec:

This function provides a way to capture moments you otherwise would have missed. In the standby mode, the camera will store video and audio for up to 3 seconds in HD and 7 seconds in SD. When you press the REC button, the three or seven seconds of immediately prior video data stored in internal memory is added at the beginning of the clip you record.

 One-shot REC:

Convenient for producing animation, this mode records for a set time (from 1 frame to 1 second) each time you press the REC button.

 Interval REC:

Recording one frame at a time at set intervals (from 2 frames to 10 minutes), this mode is useful for monitoring, supervision and special ultra undercranking effects.

 One-clip REC:

Instead of creating a new clip for each recording session (i.e., operation from REC start to stop), this mode compiles images from multiple recording sessions into a single clip. This allows you to handle the compiled recordings as a single clip during thumbnail operations and editing, making it easier to transfer and copy recordings. Up to 99 recording sessions can be compiled as a single clip.

 Proxy recording (with AJ-YAX800G installed):

Installing an optional video encoder card (AJ-YAX800G) in P2 slot number 2 makes it possible to record MPEG4 format video, time code data and other real-time data to P2 cards or SD memory cards simultaneous with camera recording of video and audio. This is a convenient feature for checking clip content and speeding up editing work ﬂow.

 Clip thumbnail preview

The camera records each cut as a clip (ﬁle) and automatically attaches a thumbnail image and ﬁle information to it. To preview a clip on the LCD monitor or to check clip data, simply choose the clip you want from the list of thumbnails. These thumbnails and the ﬁle data can be viewed on a PC (P2 Viewer

) or processed in a nonlinear editing program.

 Shot marker and text memo

If desired, you can add a simple OK/reject shot marker to each clip either during or after recording. When a P2 card is mounted in a PC (P2 Viewer), the PC will display only marked clips. A text memo function is also provided. Pressing the USER button to which the text memo function has been assigned anywhere in a clip during recording or in preview mode allows you to attach empty post-it like text memos (up to 100) that can later be ﬁlled with text on a PC (P2 Viewer). Using the camera copy function, you can create a new clip by stripping out the desired frames from a clip by copying data between text memo labels.

 SD memory card slot

The camera provides an SD memory card slot for saving and loading scene ﬁles and user settings. A metadata upload ﬁle (created using P2 Viewer) containing the name of the person who shot the video, the name of the reporter, the shooting location or a text memo and other information can be saved to an SD memory card. This data ﬁle can be loaded as clip metadata.

 HD/SD SDI output and downconverter supported

Video line outputs (3 BNC connectors) are provided as standard. These outputs can ﬂexibly handle both monitor and line recording. A down-converter is also built-in. Aspect mode can also be selected.

 SDI OUT (HD/SD) 1 system, 2 outputs:

The HD-SDI outputs allow you to make backups on an external VTR (with HD-SDI input) in synch with REC button operation. SD-SDI can also down convert and output HD content.

 VIDEO OUT:

Outputs down converted SD video (composite video).

 Fine adjustment of sound recording level

The camera features a front-mounted control for ﬁne adjustment of the sound recording level. This control is particularly useful for adjusting the sound level when you have to control both video and audio recording. The control can be disabled.

 Unislot wireless receiver compatible

The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E is designed to work with optional slot wireless receivers. (page 104) The camera supports 2-channel wireless receivers.

*1 “P2 Viewer” is a Windows® PC viewing software that can be downloaded free of charge by P2 card users.

Outline of operations

Using USB DEVICE mode to connect an external

device via the USB 2.0 connector (Page 149)

Computer/Memory card recorder

External hard disk

Computer

P2 card

USB2.0 (DEVICE)

USB2.0 (HOST)

DVCPRO/DV (IEEE1394) (Windows/Macintosh)

Using USB HOST mode to connect an external

device via the USB 2.0 connector (Page 150)

Connecting an external device via the

DVCPRO/DV connector (IEEE1394 connector) (Page 155)

Video equipment/Monitor

BNC cable (composite/SDI)

The contents can be transferred as a data stream (digital dubbing).

• IEEE1394 (SBP-2*) not supported.

The data (file) is transferred for nonlinear editing on your computer or other unit.

The unit directly controls the external hard disk drive, and transfers the data (file) to it.

* Serial Bus Protocol-2

The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E records video on P2 cards. Excelling at high transfer speeds, the P2 card enables high vision recording and smooth editing and dubbing.

Saving and editing on external devices

Chapter 1 Overview

AG-HPX370P/

AG-HPX371E

External power supply

NP-L7

Remote control cable

AJ-C10050G

Extension control unit

AG-EC4G

BT-LH80W, BT-LH900 etc.

USB2.0 compatible devices

DVCPRO/DV standard device

complying with

the IEEE1394 standard

AJ-RC10G

FUJINON, CANON

SD Memory cards

P2 Cards

AG-MC200G

AJ-MC700P

AJ-HT901G

SHAN-RC700

AJ-SC900

SHAN-TM700

Shotgun microphone

(Phantom +48 V)

Lens

(Bayonet type)

Rain cover

Battery

Soft carrying case

Hard carrying case

Tripod adapter

Video encoder card

AJ-YAX800G

Remote control unit

Unislot wireless

microphone receiver

PROPAC14, TRIMPAC14 HYTRON50/140 DIONIC90/160

V-mount type battery plate

Holder plate

NP battery holder

LCD monitor

ENDURA E-7/7S ENDURA E-10/10S

System Conﬁguration

*1 The camera is equipped with a battery holder as standard. *2 The camera comes with a Fujinon lens. *3 For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the support

desk at the following website.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ *4 For details, refer to the AJ-YAX800G User’s Guide on the supplied CD-ROM. *5 For details, refer to the AJ-RC10G User’s Guide on the supplied CD-ROM. *6 Attach the NP battery holder to the holder plate before ﬁxing it to the V-mount type battery plate.

Standard accessories

Chapter 1 Overview

Eye cup

For details, refer to [Attaching the Eye Cup] (page 107).

XLR connector cap

Shoulder belt

For details, refer to [Attaching the Shoulder Strap] (page 106).

BNC cap

*1 This component is part of the camera.

 Accessories manufactured by Fujinon Co., Ltd.

Lens

Front lens cap

FRONT AUDIO LEVEL knob (screw included)

For details, refer to [Attaching the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control Knob] (page 107).

CD-ROM

Rear lens cap

Mount cap

Zoom lever

For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (page 98).

Connector cap

Lens hood Lens hood cap

*2 This component is part of the lens. *3 This component is part of the lens hood.

 NOTE

• Be sure to appropriately dispose of the packing material when you have unpacked the product.

• Consult your supplier regarding purchases of accessories. For information on the accessories manufactured by Fujinon Co., Ltd., consult Fujinon supplier or representative.

Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section

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1 POWER switch

Use to turn the power on and off.

2 Battery holder

A battery from Anton/Bauer is mounted here. For details, refer to [Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type] (page 95).

3 DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)

Connect this camera to an external DC power supply. For details, refer to [Use of the external DC power supply] (page 97).

4 BREAKER switch

This switch is located on the camera base. When an excessive amount of current is fed through the video camera recorder, due to a malfunction, the breaker automatically turns off the power to protect the device. Press this button after conducting an internal inspection or repair. The camera will power up if it is working normally.

5 Light shoe

A video light or similar accessory can be attached here. (Size of holes for securing screws)

• 1/4-20UNC (6 mm or shorter screws)

6 Shoulder strap ﬁttings

The shoulder strap is attached here. For details, refer to [Attaching the Shoulder Strap] (page 106).

7 Lens mount (1/3-bayonet mount)

The lens is attached here. For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (page 98).

8 Lens lever

Tighten this lever to lock the lens to the lens mount. For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (page 98).

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9 Mount cap

To remove the cap, raise the lens lever. Replace the cap when a lens is not mounted.

10 Lens cable/microphone cable clamp

This clamp secures the lens and microphone cables. For details, refer to [Mounting the Lens] (page 98).

11 Tripod mount

To mount the camera on a tripod, attach the optional tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) here. For details, refer to [Mounting the Camera on a Tripod] (page 106).

12 Lens jack (12-pin)

The lens connection cord is connected here. For a detailed description of your lens, refer to the manufacturer’s instruction manual.

13 Battery release lever

Pull down the release lever to release the battery.

14 Viewﬁnder left-right positioning ring

For details, see [Adjusting Right and Left Viewﬁnder Position] (page 87).

15 Light control switch

For details, refer to [Power Supply] (page 95).

16 Cable holder

Used to secure the light and microphone cables.

17 Accessory mounting hole

Accessories can be attached here. Do not use this hole for purposes other than attaching accessories. (Size of holes for securing screws)

• 1/4-20UNC (10 mm or shorter screws)

• 3/8-16UNC (10 mm or shorter screws)

Audio (input) Function Section

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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

1 MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 3-pin)

• Connect a microphone (optional accessory) to this jack.

• A phantom-powered microphone may be connected. To use a phantom-powered microphone, set the menu option F.MIC POWER to ON in the AUDIO SETUP screen.

For details, refer to [Preparing for Audio Input] (page 104).

2 AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2

recording level adjustment) controls

• With the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch positioned to MAN, these controls can be used to adjust the recording levels for audio channels 1 and 2.

• Note that the controls are designed to be locked. For adjustment, each control must be depressed while turning.

3 AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2

automatic/manual level adjustment selector) switch

Use this switch to select recording level control mode for Audio Channels 1 and 2.

AUTO: Recording level automatically controlled. MAN: Recording level manually controlled.

For details, refer to [Adjusting Recording Levels] (page 62).

4 AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch

Use this switch to select signals recorded through audio channels 1 – 4. FRONT: Records signals from a microphone

connected to the MIC IN jack.

W.L.(WIRELESS): Records signals from a wireless receiver. REAR: Records signals from audio devices or

microphones connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.

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 NOTE

To record 2-channel wireless input, switch both CH1 and CH2 to W.L. position and set the menu option WIRELESS TYPE in the AUDIO SETUP screen to DUAL.

5 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2) connectors

(XLR, 3-pin)

Audio devices or microphones may be connected here. For details, refer to [When Using Audio Devices] (page 105).

6 LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input +48V)

selector switch

Use to select audio signals input to the AUDIO IN CH1/ CH2 connectors. LINE: Line input for audio signals input from an

audio device

MIC: Audio signal input from microphone with

internal power supply (the camera does not supply power to a phantom microphone).

+ 48V: Audio signal input from a microphone

that requires an external power supply (the camera supplies power to a phantom microphone).

 NOTE

Power is supplied when the menu option R.MICPOWER in the AUDIO SETUP screen is set to ON.

7 FRONT AUDIO LEVEL (audio recording level

adjustment) control

• This control adjusts the recording level of audio channels 1 and 2.

• With the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch positioned to MAN, this control can be used to adjust the recording levels for audio channels 1 and 2.

• Use the menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 in the AUDIO SETUP screen to select the input connector this control will be used for.

8 Wireless slot

A Unislot wireless receiver (optional accessory) may be attached here.

Audio (output) Function Section

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

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1 MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2, CH3/4

selector switch

Use this switch to select the audio channel whose signals are output to the speaker, earphones or AUDIO OUT connectors.

CH1/2: Signal output of audio channels 1 and 2. CH3/4: Signal output of audio channels 3 and 4.

The channel indications of the audio level meters in the viewﬁnder and on the LCD monitor show the channels selected with this switch.

2 MONITOR SELECT (audio selection) CH1/3, ST,

CH2/4 selector switch

This switch and the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4 switch select the audio signal output to the speaker, earphones and AUDIO OUT connectors.

MONITOR SELECT

switch (left)

CH1/3 Audio Channel 1 Audio Channel 3

MONITOR

SELECT

*1 MIX in the menu option MONITOR SELECT in the

AUDIO SETUP screen allows you to change stereo signals to a mixed signal.

3 MONITOR (volume) control

Use to control the alarm sound volume and volume of sound output from the monitor speaker and earphones.

CH2/4 Audio Channel 2 Audio Channel 4

MONITOR SELECT switch (right)

CH1/2 CH3/4

Stereo signals

from Audio

Channels 1 and 2

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4 Speaker

The speaker outputs EE sound during recording and reproduced sound during playback. The speaker emits an alarm sound when the warning lamp and indicator light or blink. EE sound and reproduced sound are not output during alarm sound output. When earphones are connected to the PHONES connector, the sound from the speaker is automatically muted.

5 PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)

This connector is designed for audio monitoring (stereo) earphones.

6 DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket.

This is a 12 V DC output socket that provides a maximum current of 1.5 A.

 NOTE

Be sure to check polarity before connecting an external

Stereo signals

from Audio

Channels 3 and 4

device as incorrect connection could lead to damage.

7 AUDIO OUT connector

• This connector outputs audio signals recorded on audio channels 1/2 and 3/4.

• Use the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4 selector switch to select output signals.

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section

 Shooting and Recording (camera unit)

1 ND FILTER (ﬁlter switching) control

Use this control to adjust the amount of light entering the MOS sensor during shooting in strong outdoor lighting.

Control

position

2 USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons

These buttons can be assigned user-selected functions in a setting menu. Each button, when pressed, performs the assigned function. For details, refer to [Assigning functions to USER buttons] (page 61).

3 SHUTTER switch

Use to turn the electronic shutter on and off.

OFF: The electronic shutter is off. ON: The electronic shutter is on. SEL: Changes the speed of the electronic shutter.

This dial switch returns to its original position when released. Each push in the SEL direction changes the shutter speed. For details, refer to [Setting the Electronic Shutter] (page 58).

Setting Description

1 CLEAR Does not use the ND ﬁlter.

2 1/4ND

3 1/16ND

4 1/64ND

Reduces the amount of light

entering the MOS sensor to 1/4.

Reduces the amount of light

entering the MOS sensor to 1/16.

Reduces the amount of light

entering the MOS sensor to 1/64.

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4 AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch

AWB: Automatically adjusts the white balance. Set

the WHITE BAL switch on the side to [A] or [B] and use this switch to adjust the white balance, which takes a few seconds. The adjusted value is stored in memory. When the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST and the AUTO W/B BAL switch is set to AWB to indicate the color temperature, pushing the AUTO W/B BAL switch towards AWB a second time allows you to change the preset

color temperature. ABB: Automatically adjusts the black balance. For details, refer to [Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance] (page 55).

5 GAIN selector switch

• This switch adjusts video ampliﬁer gain to suit

ambient lighting conditions at the time of shooting.

• Use the menu options LOW GAIN, MID GAIN and

HIGH GAIN in the SW MODE screen to set the L/M/H position gain values.

• The factory settings for L, M and H positions are 0 dB,

6 dB and 12 dB, respectively.

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

6 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch

This switch selects the video signals sent from the camera unit to the memory card recorder unit, viewﬁnder and video monitor.

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

CAM. AUTO KNEE ON:

Video being recorded through the camera is output with the Auto knee circuit activated. A DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function can be used instead of the AUTO KNEE function. For details, refer to [DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function] (page 12).

CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF:

Video being recorded through the camera is output with the Auto knee circuit turned off. The KNEE point is locked to the level set in the menu.

BARS: Color bar signals are output with the AUTO

KNEE circuit turned off.

 NOTE

AUTO KNEE function

Usually, when you shoot people or scenery against a strongly lit background and adjust the level to the subject, the background will be totally whited-out, with buildings and other objects blurred. Use of the AUTO KNEE function in situations like these will reproduce the background clearly. The AUTO KNEE function is effective when:

• The subject is a person positioned in the shade under a clear sky.

• The subject is a person in a vehicle or building and you also want to capture the background visible through a window.

• The subject is a high-contrast scene.

7 WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) switch

Use to select method of white balance adjustment. PRST: Use PRST when you have no time to adjust

the white balance.

• The factory default setting is 3200 K.

• Use a setting menu or push the AUTO W/B switch towards AWB to display the color temperature. While the color temperature is still indicated, push the AUTO W/B switch once again towards AWB to switch between 3200 K and 5600 K.

A • B: Pushing the AUTO W/B BAL towards AWB

will automatically adjust the white balance and save the adjusted value in memory A or memory B. For details, refer to [Adjusting the White

Balance] (page 55). The setting menu also allows you to assign Auto Tracking White balance (ATW) to B. For details, refer to (page 56).

8 DISP/MODE CHK button

• Press this button to turn off the viewﬁnder and LCD display. (The time code indication stays on.)

• A second press of the button turns the display back on and holding it down displays shooting conditions and functions assigned to USER switches.

• It also serves to turn off the alarm sound.

9 SYNCHRO SCAN switch

This function adjusts the synchro scan speed when the SHUTTER switch is set to ON and synchro scan is selected. Pressing the – switch sets a slower shutter speed and pressing the + switch sets a faster one. For example, to record a computer screen, make adjustments to minimize horizontal bar noise in the viewﬁnder. In VFR (Variable Frame Rate) mode, press the JOG dial button and this switch to change the frame rate. For details, refer to [2. JOG dial button] in [Menu/ Thumbnail Operation Section] (page 25).

10 ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

Use this switch to display a zebra pattern in the viewﬁnder and on the LCD monitor. For details, refer to [Zebra pattern display] (page 83).

11 Focal plane index (

)

This symbol indicates the focal plane of the MOS sensor. It provides a reference for making accurate focal distance measurements from the subject.

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Function Section (Recorder Unit)

12 REC button

Press this button to start recording and press once again to stop it. This button operates in the same way as the VTR button on the lens.

13 SDI OUT CHARACTER switch

Use this switch to control the superimposition of character data onto SDI OUT to indicate status or setting menus.

ON: Superimposes characters. OFF: Does not superimpose characters.

 NOTE

In addition to SDI OUT, a setting menu allows you to superimpose characters on VIDEO OUT video.

14 t REW (rewind) button

In stop mode, press this button for fast-reverse playback. During playback, press this button for fast-reverse playback at about 4x normal speed. If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the beginning of the clip being played is located in pause mode (cue-up mode).

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y FF (fast forward) button

In stop mode, press this button for fast playback. During playback, press this button for fast playback at about 4x normal speed. If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the beginning of the next clip is located in pause mode (cue-up mode).

g STOP button

Press this button to stop playback. You can also press this button to stop interval recording or one-shot recording, or stop compiling to the current clip in one-clip recording mode.

17 PLAY/PAUSE button

Press this button to view playback in the viewﬁnder or on a color video monitor. Press it during playback to pause playback.

18 USB 2.0 connector (DEVICE)

19 USB 2.0 connector (HOST)

Connect a USB 2.0 cable to this connector. To enable transfer of data via USB 2.0, set the menu option PC MODE in the SYSTEM SETUP screen to ON. This setting restricts recording, playback and clip operations with the camera. For details, refer to page 150.

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20 P2 CARD ACCESS LED

This LED indicates the recording and playback status of each card. For details, refer to [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

of P2 cards] (page 32).

21 GENLOCK IN connector

This connector inputs a reference signal when the camera unit is gen-locked, or when the time code is externally locked.

 NOTE

• Supply an HD Y signal (1080/59.94i (50i), 720/59.94P (50P)) or a composite signal (480/59.94i (576/50i)) as input reference signal. The subcarrier of VIDEO OUT connector output (composite signal) cannot be externally locked. In SD mode, the signal will not lock to the HD signal.

22 REMOTE connector

Some functions can be remote controlled when the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional accessory) is connected to the camera. For details, refer to [Connecting the AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit] (page 109). Some functions can also be remote controlled when the AG-EC4G extension control unit (optional accessory) is connected. For details, refer to [Connecting the AG-EC4G Extension Control Unit] (page 109).

23 VIDEO OUT connector

This connector outputs video signals.

• In HD mode, down-converted composite video

signals are output.

• Use the menu option DOWNCON MODE in the

OUTPUT SEL screen to set signal output. (The factory setting is LETTER BOX.)

24 SD memory card slot

Insert an SD memory card (optional accessory) in this slot. It is used for recording and loading camera setting menus or lens ﬁles, uploading meta data and recording proxies (optional).

 NOTE

SD memory card precautions

• Use only SD memory cards that conform to the SD

standard or the SDHC standard in this camera.

• MultiMediaCards (MMC) cannot be used. (Use of such

cards may prevent recording.)

• Be sure to use miniSD/microSD card adapters when

using miniSD/microSD cards with this camera. (Note that this camera will not operate normally when a miniSD/ microSD adapter is installed without inserting a card. Be sure to insert a card when an adapter is installed.)

• Use of Panasonic SD memory cards and miniSD/microSD

cards is recommended. Be sure to format such cards in this camera.

• This camera supports SD memory cards with capacities

between 8 MB to 2 GB, and SDHC memory cards with capacities up to 32 GB. For proxy (optional) recording, use SDHC memory cards or 256 MB to 2 GB SD memory cards labeled “High Speed”.

• For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

About SD and SDHC memory cards

• The SDHC memory card is a new standard, established

by the SD Card Association in 2006, for memory cards with capacities of 2 GB or more.

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.

• MMC (MultiMediaCard) is a registered trademark of

Inﬁneon Technologies AG.

25 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp

This lamp indicates the active status of the SD memory card. It stays illuminated when the card is active.

 NOTE

Do not remove the card while the lamp is on. The SD memory card could be damaged.

26 DVCPRO/DV connector

An IEEE1394 standard connector for input and output of video, audio and data. For details, refer to [Connections to the DVCPRO/DV Connector] (page 155).

27 SDI OUT 1 connector

28 SDI OUT 2 connector

• This connector outputs SDI signals.

• Use the menu option SDI SELECT in the OUTPUT

SEL screen to select AUTO, 1080i or 480i (576i). This connector does not support up-conversion. It outputs the same signals as SDI OUT 1 connector.

29 SCENE FILE dial

This dial allows you to select and load shooting conditions from the scene ﬁles prerecorded to each of the six positions.

For details, refer to [How to use Scene File Data] (page 91).

 NOTE

During recording, selecting a position with a different frame rate will not change the frame rate until the camera is set to recording standby mode.

30 FOCUS ASSIST button

Turns magniﬁcation of the center portion of the image on and off. For details, refer to [Focus assist function] (page 84).

31 REC switch

Switches functions of the REC button on the handle.

ON: Enables the REC button. OFF: Disables the REC button.

32 USB lamp

This lamp lights when the camera is in USB mode (PC mode).

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1 MENU button

• Hold down the button to open a setting menu screen. A second press of the button returns the previous image.

• This function is not available in the thumbnail display and during recording.

2 JOG dial button

• Use this button to go between setting menus and to select and set items in open setting menus.

• In a setting menu, turning the JOG dial button downwards moves the menu cursor downwards and turning it upwards moves the menu cursor upwards. Press the JOG dial button to conﬁrm made settings.

For more information, see [Using the menus] (page 129).

• In VFR (Variable Frame Rate) mode, press this button and use the SYNCHRO SCAN switch to change frame rates.

 NOTE

Use the JOG dial button to go between setting menus and select items.

For details, refer to [Viewﬁnder and LCD Menus] (page 129).

3 Thumbnail button

Press this button to open the thumbnail screen. Note that this switchover cannot be performed during recording or playback.

4 Thumbnail menu button

In thumbnail display mode, use this button to access thumbnail menu functions to delete clips, for example.

5 CURSOR and SET buttons

Use these buttons to manipulate setting menus, the menu bar and thumbnails. The four triangular buttons are cursor buttons and the square center button is the SET button.

6 EXIT/CANCEL button

Press this button to exit an open thumbnail menu or property window to return to the previous image. Pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button turns it into a cancel function allowing you to cancel clip selections at one time.

7 SHIFT button

Use this button together with other buttons.

• Hold down the SHIFT button and press the cursor

button ([ ]) in a thumbnail screen to move the pointer to the thumbnail at the beginning or end of a clip.

• Hold down the SHIFT button and press the SET button to select all clips from a previously selected clip to the clip at the cursor location.

• SHIFT button + EXIT/CANCEL button This button combination operates like the cancel function.

For details, refer to [6. EXIT/CANCEL button]. Operations while the SHIFT button is pressed are shown blow each button.

 NOTE

Use the cursor, SET and EXIT/CANCEL buttons to select thumbnails and access menu functions.

For details, see [Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails] (page 110).

Time Code Section

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

1 3 2

1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)

Use this connector to input a reference signal to genlock the camera unit or externally lock the time code. The subcarrier of the VBS signal output by the VIDEO OUT connector of the camera cannot be externally locked. For details, refer to [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page 71).

2 TC IN connector (BNC)

To externally lock the time code, input a reference time code to this connector. For details, refer to [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page 71).

3 TC OUT connector (BNC)

Connect this connector to the time code input (TC IN) of the external device to lock the time code of that device to the time code of the AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E. For details, refer to [Outputting the time code externally] (page 72).

4 HOLD button

Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data indication on the counter. Note that time code generation continues. Pressing the button again restarts the counter. This function allows you to check the time code or counter value of a recorded scene.

5 RESET button

Use this button to reset the counter value on the time code display to 0. Pressing this button with the TCG switch positioned at [SET] when the TC PRESET screen and UB PRESET screen are open, resets all set values to 0. Use the Cursor SET button to PRESET.

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6 COUNTER (counter display selector) button

Each press of the button displays the counter value, time code, user bit and frame rate data in the viewﬁnder and LCD display.

7 TCG (time code selector) switch

Use this switch to set the running mode of the built-in time code generator. F-RUN: Select this position to continuously advance

the time code independently of P2 card recording status. Use this position to synchronize the time code with the time of day, or to externally lock the time code.

SET: Select this position to set the time code or

user bits.

R-RUN: Select this position to advance the time

code only during recording. The time code is continuously recorded during normal recording. But deleting clips and setting a 24P/24PA frame rate to continue recording of clips that are not 24P/24PA clips may break the sequence of time code recording.

 NOTE

Always use the CURSOR and SET buttons to set the time code and user bits. The JOG dial button cannot be used for this purpose.

8 CURSOR and SET buttons

Use these buttons to set the time code and user bits. The four triangular buttons are cursor buttons and the square center button is the SET button. For details, refer to [Setting Time Data] (page 64).

Warning and Status Display Functions

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1 Back tally lamp

When the BACK TALLY switch is set to ON, this lamp behaves in the same way as the front tally lamp.

2 Rear tally lamp

When the BACK TALLY switch is set to ON, the rear tally lamp behaves in the same way as the back tally lamp.

3 BACK TALLY switch

Use this switch to control the back and rear tally lamps.

ON: Enables the back and rear tally lamps. OFF: Disables the back and rear tally lamps.

4 WARNING lamp

This lamp starts blinking or lights when an error is detected in the memory card recorder unit.

LCD Monitor

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

1 LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor displays the video in the viewﬁnder. Alternatively, it can show clips on the P2 card in a thumbnail format. For details on the LCD monitor, refer to [Viewﬁnder and LCD Menus] (page 129). In thumbnail display mode, you can use the thumbnail menu buttons, CURSOR and SET buttons to manipulate or delete clips, or format P2 cards. For details, refer to [Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails] (page 110).

2 OPEN button

Use to open the LCD monitor.

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

Viewﬁnder

3 1 5 4

1 Viewﬁnder

The viewﬁnder displays the video image in color during recording or playback. It also displays warnings and messages – indicating camera operating status and settings – zebra patterns and markers (safety zone and center markers, etc.).

 NOTE

The menu option EVF COLOR can be set to monochrome in the DISPLAY SETUP screen.

2 TALLY switch

Use to control the front tally lamp.

ON: Tally lamp goes on. OFF: Tally lamp goes out.

3 Front tally lamp

This lamp goes on during recording when the TALLY switch is set to the [ON] . It blinks to indicate warnings.

4 Eyepiece

5 Diopter adjusting ring

Adjust this ring to suit your vision so that the image in the viewﬁnder is as clear as possible.

6 Eyepiece lock button

For details, refer to [Detaching the eyepiece] (page 160).

7 Microphone holder

8 Right and left viewﬁnder positioning rings

Loosen the rings to adjust right and left position, and tighten the ring after completing the adjustment.

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

1394 CONTROL 1394 CMD SEL ACCESS LED ALARM CLOCK SETTING

GL PHASE

TIME ZONE

>>>

OFF

REC_P

HIGH

>>>

HD SDI

+9:00

USER FILE

OTHE R FUNCTIONS

Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock

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 5:20 PM on April 1, 2010.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

Select TIME ZONE item in OTHER

FUNCTIONS, then press the JOG dial button.

• For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the menus] (page 129).

Use the JOG dial button to set the time

difference from Greenwich Mean Time.

• Check what time zone you are in and set accordingly.

Time zone

Time

difference

00:00 Greenwich +01:00 Central Europe

-00:30 +01:30

-01:00 Azores Islands +02:00

-01:30 +02:30

-02:00 Mid-Atlantic +03:00 Moscow

-02:30 +03:30 Tehran

-03:00 Buenos Aires +04:00 Abu Dhabi

-03:30

-04:00 Halifax +05:00 Islamabad

-04:30 +05:30 Bombay

-05:00 New York +06:00 Dacca

-05:30 +06:30 Yangon

-06:00 Chicago +07:00 Bangkok

-06:30 +07:30

-07:00 Denver +08:00 Beijing

-07:30 +08:30

-08:00 Los Angeles +09:00 Tokyo

-08:30 +09:30 Darwin

-09:00 Alaska +10:00 Guam

-09:30

-10:00 Hawaii +11:00

-10:30 +11:30 Norfolk Island

-11:00 Midway Island +12:00 New Zealand

-11:30 +12:45

-12:00 Kwajalein +13:00

+00:30

Area

Newfoundland

Island

Marquesas

Islands

Time

difference

Eastern

Europe

+04:30 Kabul

+10:30

Lord Howe

Island

Solomon

Islands

Chatham

Islands

Area

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

 NOTE

• The clock is accurate to within about ±30 seconds a month with the power turned off.

• Check and set the time when accurate time is required. After setting the time, change the setting menu TIME ZONE item and the display and the recorded local time will be reset accordingly.

Select CHANGE at the CLOCK SETTING item

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

1394 CONTROL 1394 CMD SEL ACCESS LED ALARM

CLOCK SETTING

TIME ZONE

>>>

OFF

REC_P

ON ON

RETURN

GL PHASE HD SDI

CHANGE

USER FILE

OTHE R FUNCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

2010 MONTH APR DAY 1 HOUR 13 MINUTE 7

YEAR

CLOC K S ETTING

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

2010 MONTH APR DAY 1 HOUR 17

MINUTE 20

YEAR

CLOC K S ETTING

in OTHER FUNCTIONS, then press the JOG dial button.

• The CLOCK SET screen appears.

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

Turn the JOG dial button to select YEAR, then

press the JOG dial button.

Turn the JOG dial button to set YEAR to 2010,

then press the JOG dial button.

• A year between 2000 to 2037 can be set.

Turn the JOG dial button to select MONTH,

then press the JOG dial button.

Turn the JOG dial button to set MONTH to

APR, then press the JOG dial button.

Set DAY, HOUR and MINUTE in the same way

as setting YEAR and MONTH.

• This is a 24-hour clock.

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