Panasonic AG-HPX370P, AG-HPX371E Operating Instruction

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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.

6 54

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

123 4

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.

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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.

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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

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 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.

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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.

P2 Cards

Inserting P2 Cards

 NOTE

When using the camera recorder for the ﬁrst time, be sure to set the time data beforehand.

For details, refer to [Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock] (page 29).

Turn on the POWER switch.

Open the card slot cover.

Slot cover

Push the eject button that pops up to the right.

• Insert a P2 card into the AG-HPX370P/AGHPX371E. The P2 CARD ACCESS LED for the appropriate slot indicates the status of the P2 card.

For details, refer to [P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards] (page 32).

P2 CARD ACCESS LED

Close the card slot cover.

 NOTE

• To prevent cards from falling out, dust from entering and reduce the risk of exposure to static electricity, close the card slot cover before moving the camera.

• Format P2 cards only on a P2 card device.

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Insert a P2 card in a P2 card slot.

• Press in the card until the eject button pops up.

EJECT button

Insert the card with the logo facing up.

Removing P2 Cards

Open the card slot cover.

Raise the eject button.

Then depress the eject button to release the P2

card.

Raise the eject button. Press the raised eject

button to remove a P2 card.

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 NOTE

• When a P2 card is being accessed or recognised after insertion (P2 CARD ACCESS LED blinks in orange), do not remove the P2 card. Removing a P2 card during access could damage it.

• If a P2 card being accessed is removed, the viewﬁnder displays “TURN POWER OFF” and the AG-HPX370P/AGHPX371E gives a warning using an alarm and the WARNING LED. In addition, all P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs blink rapidly in orange. If this is the case, turn the power off.

For details, refer to [Warning System] (page 161).

• Removing a P2 card during access may corrupt clip data. Check the clips and restore them if required.

For details, refer to [Restoring Clips] (page 118).

• If a P2 card being formatted is removed, it may be not be formatted properly. In this case, the viewﬁnder displays “TURN POWER OFF”. If this message appears, turn off the power, then restart the AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E to reformat the card.

• If a P2 card is inserted while another P2 card is being played back, the inserted P2 card is not recognised and the P2 CARD ACCESS LED for that card does not come on. Card recognition starts when playback ends.

• A P2 card inserted in an empty slot during recording may not be immediately recognized during the following events.

• Immediately following PRE REC operation

• The CARD ACCESS LED can be set to stay off in the menu option ACCESS LED in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. When the camera is used in this way, remove cards when the camera has been powered down or a sufﬁciently long time after terminating recording, playback and other operating modes.

• Removing a P2 card during thumbnail display terminates the thumbnail display.

To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content

To prevent the content of a P2 card being accidentally erased, position the write-protect switch on the P2 card at [Protect].

P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards

CARD

ACCESS

LED

Stays on

in green

Stays on

in orange

Blinks in

orange

Quickly

blinks in

orange

Blinks in

green

Stays off

Status of P2 Card

Recording

enabled

Selected for

recording

Being

accessed

Being

recognized

Card full

Write-

protected

Card not

supported

Incorrect

format

Card not

inserted

Writing and

reading enabled.

Writing and

reading enabled

for current

recording mode

(loop, interval

or one-shot

recording). Writing or reading being performed.

The P2 card is

being recognised.

The P2 card has

no free space.

Only reading is

enabled.

The write-protect

switch on the P2

card is positioned

at [PROTECT].

Only reading is

enabled.

The card is not

supported by your

AG-HPX370P/ AG-HPX371E.

Replace the card.

The P2 card

is not properly

formatted.

Reformat the card.

No P2 card is

inserted.

Card recognition

standby.

indication

ACCESSING

PROTECTED

SUPPORTED

NO CARD

MODE

CHECK

ACTIVE

INFO

READING

FULL

NOT

FORMAT

ERROR

Write-protect switch

 NOTE

Write-protect switchover can be performed while the card is being accessed (during recording or playback), but does not take effect until access to the card ceases.

*1 MODE CHECK appears in the viewﬁnder and on the

LCD monitor.

For details, see [Viewﬁnder Screen Status Displays] (page 74).

*2 Blinks orange also when a PROXY card (optional

accessory) is inserted in slot 2.

P2 card recording times

P2 cards available to the AG-HPX370P/AGHPX371E

This camera supports the optional AJ-P2C064AG (64 GB) and AJ-P2E032XG (32 GB) P2 cards, and other 4 GB to 64 GB P2 cards (as of Apr. 2010).

 NOTE

• This unit cannot use AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) cards.

• Depending on the type of P2 card used, you may need to update the camera driver.

For details, refer to [Updating the ﬁrmware incorporated into the

unit] (page 165).

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

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

P2 card recording times

(When using one 64 GB card)

System mode

HD (1080i, 720P)

SD (480i, 576i)

Recording format

(codec)

AVC-I 100

DVCPRO HD

AVC-I 50

DVCPRO50

DVCPRO

Recording

time

Approx. 64 min.

Approx. 128

min.

Approx. 128

min.

Approx. 256

min.

Splitting clips recorded on P2 cards

This camera will automatically generate additional clips for a continuous recording on an 8 GB or higher capacity P2 card when the recording exceeds the durations given below. Even so, a P2 device will handle such clips as a single clip in thumbnail operations (display, delete, recover, copy, etc.). Such recordings may be handled as separate clips by nonlinear editing software or a PC.

Recording format

(excluding Native format)

AVC-I 100

DVCPRO HD

AVC-I 50

DVCPRO50

DVCPRO

Continuous recording time

Approx. 5 min.

Approx. 10 min.

Approx. 20 min.

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 NOTE

• The above recording time is for normal recording. Recording in native mode will extend recording time depending on system mode.

For details, refer to [List of recording formats and functions]

(page 49).

• Use of 32 GB, 16 GB and 8 GB P2 cards will provide 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8, respectively of above recording times.

• The indicated capacities include a management area so the total area available for recording is somewhat smaller.

Handling P2 Card Recording

The P2 card is a semiconductor memory card designed for the DVCPRO P2 series, Panasonic’s line of professional video and broadcast equipment.

• Since the DVCPRO P2 format and AVC-Intra record data

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as ﬁles, it is ideally suited for computer processing. The ﬁle structure is in a proprietary format that includes audio and video data recorded in the MXF ﬁle format as well as various other essential data forming an interrelated folder structure as shown below.

Drive:\

CONTENTS

AUDIO CLIP ICON PROXY VIDEO VOICE

LASTCLIP.TXT.*

All these folders are required. * This ﬁle contains the last clip data recorded

on a P2 device.

 NOTE

If any of this data is changed or lost, it will not be recognized as P2 data or the P2 card may no longer be possible to use in a P2 device.

• To prevent data loss in transferring P2 card data to a PC or write back PC data on a P2 card, use P2 Viewer, which can be downloaded from the website listed below. You can also visit the support desk at the following website for details on the system requirements of P2 Viewer.

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

• Follow the steps below to use general software such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer the data to a PC. Be sure to use P2 Viewer to write data back to a P2 card.

• Treat the CONTENTS folder and the LASTCLIP.TXT ﬁle as a unit.

• Do not modify the data below the CONTENTS folder.

• In copying, be sure to copy both the CONTENTS folder and the LASTCLIP.TXT ﬁle together.

• When transferring data from multiple P2 cards, create separate folders for each P2 card to prevent overwriting clips with identical names.

• Do not delete data on a P2 card.

• Format P2 cards only on a P2 card device.

Basic Procedures

This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and recording. Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect your system to ensure that it works properly. For directions on inspecting your memory card camerarecorder, see [Inspections Before Shooting] (page 157).

Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion

Insert a charged battery.

Turn the POWER switch to ON to check the

battery remaining level in the viewﬁnder.

• When battery capacity is low, replace it with a fully charged battery.

 NOTE

When low battery capacity is indicated after replacing a battery with a fully charged battery, check battery installation.

For details, refer to [BATTERY SETUP screen] (page 144).

Note that the recording order is retained even if the power is turned off. When the power is next turned on, the last card written before powering-down will be the target card.

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Insert a P2 card, check that the P2 CARD

ACCESS LED lights orange or green before closing the slot cover.

• When more than one P2 card slot contains a P2 card, the card in the slot with the lowest number is used ﬁrst. However, regardless of slot number, a P2 card inserted later will not be accessed until the other cards have been used.

Example:

If the two slots contain P2 cards, the cards are used in order of slot numbers 12. However, if the P2 card in Slot 1 is removed and then reinserted, the cards will be used in the following order: 21.

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Setting the switches before shooting and recording

When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the switches as detailed below, before starting to use your AGHPX370P/AG-HPX371E.

Shooting

White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion

For shooting, follow the steps below.

a b c d b

a Iris

The iris is automatically adjusted when the lens is set to the auto iris mode.

b USER MAIN/USER1/USER2

Assigning the SLOT SEL function to a USER button allows you to select one of the two inserted P2 cards for recording. The P2 card selected for recording switches with each press of the USER button, and the P2 CARD ACCESS LED of the selected P2 card lights orange. The slot number of the card to be recorded appears in green in the LCD monitor and the viewﬁnder. For more information on viewﬁnder displays, see [Viewﬁnder Screen Status Displays] (page 74).

 NOTE

• The slot selected for recording cannot be changed when recording has started. Perform this operation during recording standby.

• Use the USER MAIN/USER1/USER2 item in setting menu SW MODE screen to assign functions to the USER MAIN/ USER1/USER2 button.

c GAIN switch

Normally, this should be set to L (0 dB). If conditions are too dark, an appropriate gain level should be set.

d AUTO KNEE selector switch

Set to ON or OFF. Selecting BARS turns off this function and outputs a color bar signal.

e TCG

Set to F-RUN or R-RUN.

f AUDIO SELECT CH 1/CH 2

Set to AUTO.

Use the ND FILTER control to select a ﬁlter

4 25, 6

according to ambient light conditions.

 When the white balance is saved:

• Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B].

 When the white or black balance is not saved

and you have no time to adjust the white balance:

• Position the WHITE BAL switch to [PRST].

• The color temperature can be set to 3200 K or 5600 K.

 If the white balance is adjusted on the spot:

• Select a ﬁlter according to ambient light conditions. Then, position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B] and shoot a white test subject so that it appears at the center of the screen. Then, follow the steps below to adjust the white balance.

1. Turn the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB]

to adjust the white balance.

2. Turn the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [ABB]

to adjust the black balance.

3. Turn the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB]

to adjust the white balance again. For directions on making adjustments, see [Adjusting the White Balance] (page 55) and [Adjusting the Black Balance] (page 56).

Point the camera at your subject to adjust the

focus, and zoom.

To use the electronic shutter, set the shutter

speed and shutter mode.

For more information, see [Setting the Electronic Shutter] (page 58).

Press the REC button to start recording.

To stop recording, press the REC button.

 NOTE

• Shooting the sun and other very bright subjects may produce a color cast in surrounding areas.

Operation Buttons During recording, all operation buttons (REW, FF, PLAY/PAUSE, STOP) are disabled.

Normal Recording

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• Pressing the REC button starts recording of video and

sound on the P2 card.

• The video and audio (including additional information)

recorded in one session is referred to as a clip.

REC button

 NOTE

Pressing the REC button will not immediately stop data write operations to a P2 card in the following situations. And the REC button operation is not recognized.

• When terminating a short recording

• When terminating a recording that has just continued onto a

second P2 card

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Standard and Native Recording

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This camera is capable both of native recording, when it records video data at the frame rate used by the camera, and is also capable of standard recording or recording

59.94 (50) frames with a pulldown.

Standard recording (pull-down recording)

Video shot in the 24P mode and in the 30P mode are recorded as 59.94i or 59.94P, with 2:3 pulldown and 2:2 pulldown, respectively. Also, video shot in the 25P mode will be recorded as 50i or 50P, with 2:2 pulldown. The camera can also handle video shot in the 24PA mode (2:3:3:2 advanced pulldown). Note that AVC-Intra does not support pulldown recording.

Camera capture (1080/24P over 60i) 2:3 pull-down recording

Native recording

Native recording extracts only the active frames during 1080i AVC-Intra recording as well as 720P DVCPRO HD and AVC-Intra recording. When SYSTEM MODE is set to 720-59.94P, this lengthens the recording time maximum 2.5 times at 24PN, and maximum 2 times at 30PN. When SYSTEM MODE is set to 720-50P, this lengthens the recording time maximum 2 times at 25PN. Also in native recording, the output of camera video and playback video is a 59.94 (50) frame rate.

Camera capture

(1080/24PN)

2:3 pull-down

Recording

Camera capture

(720/30PN (25PN))

2:2 pull-down

Camera capture (720/

30P (25P)

60P (50P)

)

over

Recording

 Active frame

2:2 pull-down recording

Active frame

 NOTE

• In 24P/24PA, 24PN (native recording) and in 30PN/25PN (native recording) at 720P, the camera starts recording in 5-frame, 4-frame and 2-frame segments, respectively. For this reason, to continue recording clips in a system mode using a different recording segmentation may break the continuity of the time code.

• The camera uses internal memory for recording, when recording starts as soon as a P2 card is inserted or the camera is powered up. In this situation, recording cannot be stopped until P2 card recognition ends.

To check P2 card status, press the DISP/MODE CHK button and check the row for SLOT 1 and 2.

• An editing system that supports 24PA (2:3:3:2 advanced pulldown) will enable editing with less quality loss than 24P (2:3 pulldown).

• Record at standard 24P if a 24PA compatible editing system will not be used.

Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording

In 720P mode, this camera is capable of frame skipping (undercranking) and high-speed (overcranking) recording. The camera operator can select between native (PN) recording mode and standard (OVER) recording.

Standard VFR recording (pulldown recording)

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Native VFR Recording

In the SYSTEM SETUP screen, set the menu

option SYSTEM MODE to 720-59.94P (72050P) and the menu option REC FORMAT to AVC-I 100/24PN, 30PN (25PN).

In the SCENE FILE screen, set the menu

option VFR to ON and the menu option FRAME RATE to suit shooting purposes.

• The frame rate can be set to a value beteween 12 frames (12P) to 60 frames (60P) when system mode is set to 720-59.94P, and to a value beteween 12 frames (12P) to 50 frames (50P) when system mode is set to 720-50P.

 NOTE

Pressing the SYNCHRO SCAN switch while the JOG dial button is held down and the frame rate indication is blinking allows you to change the frame rate as long as recording is not in progress.

Press the REC button.

This starts recording in the VFR mode (native VFR).

This mode can be combined with the AVC-I 100, AVC-I 50, DVCPRO HD, 30PN, and 24PN (25PN) recording formats. For details, refer to [List of recording, playback and output formats] (page 52). For details, refer to [SYSTEM SETUP screen] (page 135).

In the SYSTEM SETUP screen, set the menu

option SYSTEM MODE to 720-59.94P (72050P) and the menu option REC FORMAT to AVC-I 100/60P (50P).

In the SCENE FILE screen, set the menu

option VFR to ON and the menu option FRAME RATE to suit shooting purposes.

 NOTE

Pressing the SYNCHRO SCAN switch while the JOG dial button is held down and the frame rate indication is blinking allows you to change the frame rate without opening a setting menu as long as recording is not in progress.

Press the REC button.

This starts recording in the VFR mode (OVER 60P (50P)).

This mode can be combined with the AVC-I 100/60P (50P), AVC-I 50/60P (50P) and DVCPRO HD/60P (50P) recording formats. For details, refer to [List of recording, playback and output formats] (page 52). For details, refer to [SYSTEM SETUP screen] (page 135).

 NOTE

Note the following about native VFR recording.

- The P2 card that is being recorded cannot be changed during recording.

- Pre-recording, loop recording, interval recording, one-shot recording, and one-clip recording are not available.

- 1394 output is not available during recording and recording standby.

- Changing Scene Dial position during recording does not change VFR on and off position.

- Sound cannot be recorded.

- The time code is locked to Rec Run.

- Thumbnail screens are created 1 frame later than video recorded on a P2 card, but this is not a malfunction.

*1 In 24PN/30PN (25PN) recording modes, when the frame rate is

24 and 30 (25) frames per second, respectively, audio can also be recorded. The time code can be set to Free Run (F-RUN).

Setting a low frame rate and recording a fast-moving subject at 60P (50P) will produce a smoothly ﬂowing sequence at playback.

 NOTE

• Audio playback is disabled when a frame rate converter is used to extract active frames for over and under-cranking.

• Note the following about standard VFR recording.

- The P2 card that is being recorded cannot be changed during recording.

- Pre-recording, loop recording, interval recording, one-shot

recording, and one-clip recording are not available.

- 1394 output is available during recording and recording

standby, but not in AVC Intra mode.

- Changing Scene Dial position during recording does not

change VFR on and off position.

- Sound is recorded.

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

Using VFR Recording Function

Standard speed for ﬁlm production (only when SYSTEM MODE is set to 720-59.94P, 1080-59.94i)

Screen production normally requires a 24 fps (24 frames per second) frame rate (normal speed) for screening a ﬁlm. Making the settings described below will provide ﬁlm-quality playback. The 720P progressive mode and cine-like gamma will make video look like it was shot with a ﬁlm camera.

Standard settings for ﬁlm production

SYSTEM MODE settings

SYSTEM MODE Other settings

AVC-I 100/24PN

720 - 59.94P

1080 - 59.94i

*1 Only when the menu option REC FORMAT is set to DVCPRO HD/60i in the SYSTEM SETUP screen.

REC FORMAT

VFR OFF

REC FORMAT

CAMERA MODE

(AVC-I 50/24PN)

(DVCPRO HD/24PN)

AVC-I 100/24PN (AVC-I 50/24PN)

(DVCPRO HD/60i)

24P

Shooting at standard speed for producing commercials and TV programs

Production aimed at HDTV and SDTV broadcasts for TV audiences must use the frame rate (x1) of 30fps (30 frames/s), 25fps (25 frames/s). The settings below allow you to obtain the kind of playback used for broadcast programs. This permits ﬁlm-like video recording of commercials and music clips that also provide a frame rate suitable for broadcasting.

Recording frame rate

24 frames

Standard settings for producing commercials and dramas

SYETEM MODE settings

SYSTEM MODE Other settings

AVC-I 100/30PN

720-59.94P

1080-59.94i

720-50P

1080-50i

*2 Only when the menu option REC FORMAT is set to DVCPRO HD/60i (50i) in the SYSTEM SETUP screen.

REC FORMAT

VFR OFF

REC FORMAT

CAMERA MODE

REC FORMAT

VFR OFF

REC FORMAT

CAMERA MODE

(AVC-I 50/30PN)

(DVCPROHD/30PN)

AVC-I 100/30PN (AVC-I 50/30PN)

(DVCPROHD/60i)

30P AVC-I 100/25PN (AVC-I 50/25PN)

(DVCPROHD/25PN)

AVC-I 100/25PN (AVC-I 50/25PN)

(DVCPROHD/50i)

25P

Recording frame rate

30 frames

25 frames

Undercranking effects

This effect produces the quick motion often used for showing clouds drifting across the sky, crowds of people swarming

past a solitary standing individual, a kung fu demonstration and other performances. For example, selecting a VFR recording frame rate of 12 fps when shooting at a 24P recording format yields a fast-motion effect of approx. 2x normal speed. The same effect can be obtained at a 30P recording and a 25P recording.

Standard setup for undercranking effects

SYETEM MODE settings

SYSTEM MODE Other settings

AVC-I 100/24PN

REC FORMAT

720-59.94P

VFR ON

FRAME RATE Set to 22 frames or less

REC FORMAT

720-50P

VFR ON

FRAME RATE Set to 24FRAME or less

• With the menu option REC FORMAT set to DVCPRO HD/60P (50P), you can use a nonlinear editing system to generate quick motion effects from the resulting footage.

(AVC-I 50/24PN)

(DVCPRO HD/24PN)

AVC-I 100/25PN (AVC-I 50/25PN)

(DVCPROHD/25PN)

Recording frame rate

12 to 22 frames

12 to 24 frames

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Overcranking effects

Overcranking produces slow-motion playback, which is frequently used in climax scenes, or for dramatic effects like car chases and action scenes. For example, selecting a recording frame rate of 60 fps when shooting a 24P recording format yields a slow-motion effect that is 2.5 times normal speed. Shooting 720P progressive video will produce smooth and highquality slow-motion. The same effect can be obtained at a 30P recording and a 25P recording.

Standard setup for overcranking effects

SYSTEM MODE setup

SYSTEM MODE Other settings

AVC-I 100/24PN

REC FORMAT

720-59.94P

VFR ON

FRAME RATE Set to 25 frames or more

REC FORMAT

720-50P

VFR ON

FRAME RATE Set to 26 frames or more

• With the menu option REC FORMAT set to DVCPRO HD/60P (50P), you can use a nonlinear editing system to generate slow motion effects from the resulting footage.

(AVC-I 50/24PN)

(DVCPRO HD/24PN)

AVC-I 100/25PN (AVC-I 50/25PN)

(DVCPRO HD/25PN)

Recording frame rate

25 to 60 frames

26 to 50 frames

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Special Recording Modes

During P2 card recording, the following special recording modes can be enabled from the RECORDING SETUP screen: pre-recording, interval recording, one-shot recording, loop recording, and one-clip recording. These recording modes (excluding one-clip recording) are available only with the following settings. One-clip recording mode is available in all recording modes, except when VFR is turned ON in 720P system mode.

SYSTEM MODE REC FORMAT Other conditions

1080-59.94i

1080-50i

720-59.94P

720-50P

480-59.94i

576-50i

DVCPROHD/60i

AVC-I 100/60i

AVC-I 50/60i

DVCPROHD/50i

AVC-I 100/50i

AVC-I 50/50i

DVCPROHD/60P

AVC-I 100/60P

AVC-I 50/60P

DVCPROHD/50P

AVC-I 100/50P

AVC-I 50/50P

DVCPRO 50/60i

DVCPRO/60i

DV/60i

DVCPRO 50/50i

DVCPRO/50i

DV/50i

Set CAMERA

MODE to 60i or 30P

Turn VFR OFF

Set CAMERA

MODE to 60i or 30P

Press the REC button.

This setting will record audio and video a time period prior to start of recording.

• The following recording modes will disable the pre-recording function and start respective recording function when selected.

• Recording of video input via the IEEE1394 connector

• When changing recording formats

• After a change from playback to recording

• During interval recording

• During one-shot recording

• During loop recording

• There may be a short delay in start of audio and video recording when the REC button is pressed directly after switching from thumbnail display or playback to view what you are shooting, after turning the power on and after changing the PREREC MODE.

Pre-recording (PRE REC)

This function is used to start recording a certain number of seconds (approx. 3 seconds for HD recordings or approx. 7 seconds for SD recordings) before actual recording starts.

Starting recording Stopping recording

(time)

Actual recording time

PRE REC time

Check that the SYSTEM SETUP screen is set

up as described above.

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

Set the menu option PREREC MODE to ON in

the RECORDING SETUP screen.

• The following indications appear in the special recording display area in the viewﬁnder.

Recording: P-REC lights Pause: P-PAUSE lights

For details, refer to [Screen displays] (page 75).

Interval recording (INTERVAL REC)

One-shot recording

This function is used to record 1 frame at the time interval set in the INTERVAL TIME item.

1 frame

recording

Set INTERVAL

TIME setting

Check that the SYSTEM SETUP screen is set

up as described on page 42.

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

Select INTERVAL in the menu option REC

FUNCTION in the RECORDING SETUP screen.

Set the time in the menu option INTERVAL

TIME in the RECORDING SETUP screen.

Press the REC button.

• The camera will repeat 1-frame recording for the time interval set in the INTERVAL TIME option.

• Press the STOP button to stop recording.

• To cancel this function, turn the camera off or select NORMAL in the REC FUNCTION option.

• The following indications appear to the left of the operation status display.

• During recording: “I-REC” stays lit.

• During a pause: “I-PAUSE” stays lit. When a setting of less than 2 seconds is made in step 3, “I-REC” blinks according to time setting during recording.

• When stopped: “I-” in “I-PAUSE” blinks.

 NOTE

• The pre-recording and one-clip recording functions are not available.

• Sound is not recorded.

• Data recorded (until the STOP button is pressed) in this mode is recorded as a single ﬁle.

• There is no output from the DVCPRO/DV connector.

1 frame

recording

Set INTERVAL

TIME setting

1 frame

recording

(time)

(ONE SHOT REC)

This function records a single shot at each unit of time which has been set.

Check that the SYSTEM SETUP screen is set

up as described on page 42.

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

Select ONE SHOT in the menu option REC

FUNCTION in the RECORDING SETUP screen.

Set the time in the menu option ONE SHOT

TIME in the RECORDING SETUP screen.

Press the REC button.

• The camera will pause recording after making a recording that lasts the duration set in step 3.

• Press the STOP button to stop recording.

• To cancel this function, turn the camera off or select NORMAL in the REC FUNCTION option.

• The following indications appear to the left of the operation status display.

• During recording: “I-REC” stays lit.

• During a pause: “I-PAUSE” stays lit.

• When stopped: ”I-“ in “I-PAUSE” blinks.

 NOTE

• No other functions are available during operation.

• The pre-recording and one-clip recording functions

are not available.

• Sound is not recorded.

• Data recorded (until the STOP button is pressed) in

this mode is recorded as a single ﬁle.

• There is no output from the DVCPRO/DV connector.

• During continuous one-shot recording, recording

operation speed may be decreased.

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Loop recording (LOOP REC)

First Recording Second Recording Nth Recording*

REC Start

REC stop REC stop REC stop

Single Combined Clip

Up to a maximum of 99 recordings can be combined into a single clip. When the 99th recording ends, recordings are no longer automatically combined into the same clip. Subsequent recordings are combined into a new clip.

• When two P2 cards are inserted in the P2 card slots, each card is recorded in succession.

• When there is no longer any space left on the cards, recording starts over from the ﬁrst card by recording new clips over saved old clips.

For the clip recording time, see [Splitting clips recorded on P2 cards] (page 33).

Before starting

loop recording

First loop recording

Second loop

recording

Recording will be made on the areas with no recording consecutively (A, B, then C). When all areas on all cards are recorded, new recording (C) will be made by overwriting the area A.

1st card 2nd card

No recording Recorded

Recording start

• During loop recording, the access LEDs for all P2 cards used in the recording light orange or blinks. Note that removing any of the P2 cards will terminate loop recording.

• Irregularity in the input GENLOCK reference signal

during loop recording may terminate recording.

One-clip recording (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.

Check that the SYSTEM SETUP screen is set

up as described on page 42.

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

Select LOOP in the menu option REC

FUNCTION in the RECORDING SETUP screen.

Press the REC button.

• Recording starts.

• Press the REC button to stop recording.

• To cancel this function, turn the camera off or select NORMAL in the REC FUNCTION item.

• The following indications appear to the left of the operation status display.

• During recording: “L-REC” stays lit.

• During a pause: “L-PAUSE” stays lit.

• When remaining memory is low: “P2 LACK L-” blinks.

 NOTE

• Use two P2 cards with at least one minute of remaining recording time.

• The mode check screen shows standard recording time depending on recording format as remaining P2 card time. When loop recording is stopped right after deleting old data, the time of recordings on the card may be shorter than indicated.

• This function is not available during IEEE1394 input.

• The pre-recording and one-clip recording functions are not available.

• Canceling this function may take some time. The succeeding operations are not available until the P2 CARD ACCESS LED goes from blinking to steady lighting.

To use this function, set the menu option ONE CLIP REC to ON in the RECORDING SETUP screen. When one-clip recording mode is enabled, “1-CLIP” appears in the viewﬁnder and at the top of the LCD monitor. When you press the REC button on the camera to start your ﬁrst recording, “START 1CLIP” appears. Any subsequent recordings are automatically combined into the clip. Up to a maximum of 99 clips can be combined into a single clip.

To record a new clip

Follow the instructions below to use a new and separate clip and end combining to the clip.

Press and hold the STOP button for about 2 seconds



while recording is paused. (operating while recording is on standby)

Press and hold the REC button for about 2 seconds



to stop recording. (operating while recording is in progress)

Follow the instructions above to end combining to the clip. “END 1-CLIP” displays. Subsequent recordings use a new and separate clip.

 NOTE

• In addition to the aforementioned steps, the following ends combining to the clip and subsequent recordings use a new clip.

• When the power is turned off

• When the P2 card with the previous recording is removed

• When the P2 card is formatted or the clip is deleted (when the previous combined clip does not exist)

• The clip does not stop combining even when the STOP button is pressed in the Menu or on the thumbnail display.

• Pressing the STOP or REC button on a remote control unit (AJ-RC10G) or extension control unit (AG-EC4G) does not stop the clip compiling process.

To exit one-clip recording mode

Set the menu option ONE CLIP REC to OFF.

To cue to the start of the combined section of the clip

A text memo can be automatically added to the start of the recording, the start of a section can be cued for playback, and the thumbnail of the location can be checked before each recording. To automatically add a text memo to the start point of the recording, set the menu option START TEXT MEMO to ON in the RECORDING SETUP screen. Check and playback the location of the added text memo by selecting THUMBNAIL → TEXT MEMO CLIPS from the Thumbnail Menu and moving the cursor over the desired clip. Refer to [Playing back a clip at the position where a text memo is recorded] (page 116) for details. To cue to the location of the text memo during playback, set the menu option SEEK SELECT to CLIP&T in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, and press the FF or REW button while playback is paused.

Proxy recording in one-clip recording mode

Proxy recording is also possible in one-clip recording mode. As proxy data is also compiled into combined clips, the data can be handled as a single clip in P2 Viewer. However, note the following precautions when recording proxy data to an SD memory card.

• If the SD memory card is removed and replaced while

compiling to a clip is in progress, proxy data will not be recorded to the new SD memory card until the compiling process is stopped. Check that there is sufﬁcient space and conﬁrm the number of ﬁles (up to 1000 clips can be recorded) before using an SD memory card. If you want to continue proxy recording after an SD memory card has been replaced, press and hold the STOP button for about 2 seconds to stop the compiling process, and start recording to a new clip.

• If recording to an SD memory card is stopped mid-

progress, the proxy data recorded on that card will be incomplete and will not match the clip data recorded to the P2 card.

Precautions for one-clip recording mode

• This mode will not function when the interval recording, one-shot recording, loop recording, or VFR recording functions are selected.

• This mode will not function when the menu option REC SIGNAL is set to 1394.

• The menu and thumbnail operations are restricted as follows when combining to the clip. Press and hold the STOP button for about 2 seconds to stop combining to the clip when switching to this mode.

• The following menu items cannot be changed. SYSTEM MODE, REC SIGNAL, CAMERA MODE,

REC FORMAT, PC MODE, REC FUNCTION,

25M REC CH SEL

 NOTE

You can change the VFR menu option to ON using the scene dial or menu, even while compiling to a clip is in progress. When you do so, the compiling process is stopped, and a new clip will be created with each

recording operation thereafter.

• The following Menu items, related to the reading/

writing of the SD memory card and reading of the settings ﬁle, cannot be executed.

LOAD/SAVE/INIT in SCENE FILE, all options in

CARD FUNCTIONS, CAC CARD READ in LENS SETUP, USER FILE and MENU INIT in OTHER FUNCTIONS

• The following thumbnail menu items cannot be

selected and executed. OPERATION→ COPY OPERATION → DEVICE SETUP → PROXY

• The processing time to complete the recording may take a little more time than normally to allow the clip to be combined with subsequent recordings.

• The fade process does not work on discontinuous audio during playback where the recordings are combined within the clip.

• If non-linear editing software is used on clips with multiple combined recordings, the software may not operate normally (as of Apr. 2010).

For the latest information on software that has been

conﬁrmed to work with these types of clips, visit the support desk at the following website.

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

PROXY Recording Function (Optional)

Installing an optional video encoder card (AJ-YAX800G) in P2 card slot 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.

 NOTE

Insert the video encoder card when the camera is turned off.

For details, refer to the supplied User’s Guide of the video encoder card.

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Hot Swap Recording

With a P2 card in each card slot it is possible to make one continuous recording that spans two cards. And by removing any card other than that being recorded, you can make continuous recording on 2 or more cards (hot swap

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recording). Note that recognition of a P2 card may be delayed depending on when it is inserted in an empty card slot (for example, immediately after pre-recording or when a recording continues from one card to the next). P2 cards should be inserted when there is still 1 minute or more time left on the card that is being recorded.

 NOTE

This function is not compatible with hot-swap playback.

REC REVIEW Function

• Pressing the RET button on the lens after a recording will automatically locate and play back the last two seconds of the most recent clip. Holding down the RET button on the lens will allow you to play back up to 10 seconds. Use this function to check that recording is performed normally. The camera returns to recording standby mode after playback. If the clip is short, holding down the RET button after a return to the beginning of the clip will not result in playback of the clip before the current clip.

• You can use menu options USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 to assign the REC REVIEW function to a user button. Select these options from the SW MODE screen.

 NOTE

• Note that a backup recording performed on a backup device

connected to the DVCPRO/DV or SDI OUT connector will also record video played back using the REC REVIEW function.

• In one-clip recording mode, the beginning of a clip is not

used as the start position for playback after returning as far as possible with the REC REVIEW function or starting playback while recording is paused. Instead, playback starts from the start point of the most recent recording operation.

Shot Marker (SHOT MARK) Recording Function

Press the user button (or the RET button on the

lens) to which SHOT MARK has been assigned during recording or when recording is paused.

• SHOT MARK ON is displayed as a shot mark is inserted in the currently recorded clip.

• Pressing this key a second time displays SHOT MARK OFF and the shot mark is deleted.

 NOTE

• A shot mark added during a pause after recording is added to the most recently recorded clip.

• Shot marks can be added also in the thumbnail display.

• The shot mark function is not available during loop recording, interval recording and one-shot recording. When this function is not available, pressing this button displays SHOT MARK INVALID.

• Shot marks can be set or cancelled in playback pause mode but not during playback.

• Shot marks cannot be set or deleted for video data created in a single hot-swap recording session consisting of multiple clips unless all the P2 cards that contain the video data for the entire session are inserted. In clips that consist of multiple clips like the one above, shot marks can be added only to the ﬁrst clip of video data.

Text Memo Recording Function

Use this function to add text memos anywhere in the video during clip recording or playback. This makes it possible to display thumbnails only of clips with text memos, or to display thumbnails and time codes of text memo positions in order, to play back clips from text memo points and select and copy only the sections you want. For details, refer to [Text Memo] (page 116).

To add text memos

In the SW MODE screen, assign TEXT MEMO

to a user button (USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2) or the RET button on the lens.

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

This function can be used to distinguish a clip from other clips by adding a thumbnail to each clip. This also makes possible to display or play back the marked clips only.

To add shot marks

In the SW MODE screen, assign SHOT MARK

to a user button (USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2) or the RET button on the lens.

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

Press the user button (or the RET button on the

lens) to which TEXT MEMO has been assigned during recording or playback.

• “TEXT MEMO” is displayed and a text memo is inserted at the point the button is pressed.

 NOTE

• You can insert up to 100 text memos per clip.

• Text memos cannot be added during loop recording, interval recording and one-shot recording. When this function is not available, pressing this button displays TEXT MEMO INVALID.

Normal and Variable Speed Playback

Normal speed playback

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to view playback in the viewﬁnder and on the LCD monitor in color. Connecting a color video monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector or SDI OUT connector will enable playback of color video. The PLAY/PAUSE button can be used to pause playback.

Fast-forward/fast-reverse playback

The FF and REW buttons provide 32× and 4× fast playbacks and fast reverse playbacks. In stop mode, this function will play back video at 32× speed and in playback mode, it will play back video at 4× speed.

Clip cue up

When playback is paused, the FF button locates the beginning of the next clip while staying in pause mode. When playback is paused, the REW button locates the beginning of the current clip while staying in pause mode.

 NOTE

• It may take some time to load clip data if playback is started or a thumbnail screen is opened right after removing or inserting a P2 card or turning the power on. The thumbnail screen displays UPDATING at such times.

• If a P2 card is inserted while another P2 card is being played back, the clips on the inserted P2 card will not be played back. A P2 card inserted during playback will be recognised after playback ends.

• If you perform variable speed playback on a clip split across more than one P2 card, sound may disappear for a moment. This is not a malfunction.

• To play back a clip in a different SYSTEM MODE, adjust the SYSTEM MODE to the clip to reset the camera before playback.

• Playback of the audio channels CH5 to CH8 recorded on another device is not possible.

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Selecting recording signals

This camera records HD (1080i, 720P) signals using AVC-Intra or DVCPRO HD codecs and use a combination of DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV codecs for recording SD (480i (576i)) signals. It provides a variety of capture frame rates and recording frame rates (native recording) to suit speciﬁc applications. Select recording and recording signal in the setting menus listed below.

Screen Setting menu Setting

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

SYSTEM SETUP screen

SCENE FILE screen

SYSTEM MODE

REC SIGNAL Selects to record using this camera or from the DVCPRO/DV connector.

REC FORMAT

CAMERA MODE

ASPECT CONV

VFR

FRAME RATE

Selects the 1080i, 720P or 480i (576i) signal format. To change this setting, wait until TURN POWER OFF appears before turning the power off and then turn it back on again.

Selects AVC-Intra or DVCPRO HD codec and 60i (50i), 60P (50P), 30PN or 24PN (25PN) native recording in HD mode. Selects DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV codec in SD mode. Selects 60i (50i), 30P, 24P or 24PA (25P) pulldown recording in 1080i or 480i (576i) mode. Selects the video aspect ratio for recording and output in SD mode (480i (576i)). Setting this function to ON in 720P mode starts variable frame rate capture which records at the frame rate set in the FRAME RATE option. For details, refer to [Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording] (page 39). When the VFR option is set to ON, select the frame rate for variable frame rate recording.

 NOTE

• Changing the menu options SYSTEM MODE, REC SIGNAL, REC FORMAT and CAMERA MODE may distort video and audio, but this is not a malfunction.

List of recording formats and functions

The table below lists the recording formats and recording functions that the camera supports.

Camera recording modes (When the menu option REC SIGNAL is set to CAMERA)

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i, 720-59.94P, 480-59.94i

SYSTEM

MODE

1080-

59.94i

720-

59.94P

480-59.94i

Setting

REC FORMAT

AVC-I 100/60i (AVC-I 50/60i)

AVC-I 100/30PN

(AVC-I 50/30PN) AVC-I 100/24PN

(AVC-I 50/24PN)

DVCPRO HD/

60i

AVC-I 100/60P (AVC-I 50/60P)

AVC-I 100/30PN (AVC-I 50/30PN)

AVC-I 100/24PN (AVC-I 50/24PN)

DVCPRO HD/

60P

DVCPRO HD/

30PN

DVCPRO HD/

24PN

DVCPRO 50/60i

DVCPRO/60i

DV/60i

CAMERA

MODE

Disabled

Disabled Disabled

60i 1080/60i

30P

24P

24PA

Disabled

60i

30P

Disabled Disabled

24P

24PA

FRAME

VFR

RATE

[FRAME]

OFF Disabled

ON 12-60

OFF Disabled

Other than

OFF Disabled

Other than

OFF Disabled

Other than

above

Other than

Recording format

1080/60i

1080/30PN

1080/24PN

1080/30P Over60i

2:2 Pull Down

1080/24P Over60i

2:3 Pull Down

1080/24PA Over60i

2:3:3:2 Pull Down

720/60P

720/30PN Native

720/30PN Native VFR

(Audio cannot be

recorded)

720/24PN Native

720/24PN Native VFR

(Audio cannot be

recorded)

720/60P

720/30P Over60P

2:2 Pull Down

720/24P Over60P

2:3 Pull Down

720/60P VFR

720/30PN Native

720/30PN Native VFR

(Audio cannot be

recorded)

720/24PN Native

720/24PN Native VFR

(Audio cannot be

recorded)

480/60i

480/30P Over60i

2:2 Pull Down

480/24P Over60i

2:3 Pull Down

480/24PA Over60i

2:3:3:2 Pull Down

Native

Recording time

Approx. 64 min.

(Approx. 128 min.)

Approx. 80 min.

(Approx. 160 min.)

Approx. 64 min.

(Approx. 128 min.)

Approx. 128 min.

(Approx. 256 min.)

Approx. 160 min.

(Approx. 320 min.)

Approx. 64 min.

Approx. 128 min.

Approx. 160 min.

Approx. 128 min. Approx. 256 min. Approx. 256 min.

AVC-I 100 (AVC-I 50)

DVCPRO HD Approx. 64 min.

AVC-I 100 (AVC-I 50)

DVCPRO HD

DVCPRO50

DVCPRO

PRE

REC

    

− − − −

    

− − − −

    

− − − − −

− − − −

− − − − −

− − − −

− − − − −

    

− − − − −

− − − −

− − − − −

− − − −

− − − − −

    

− − − −

Recording function

PROXY

(optional)

INTERVAL, ONE SHOT

LOOP

REC

ONE CLIP REC



Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

*1 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. Native mode records active frames only.

*2 Recording times are indicated for a single 64 GB P2 card. Two cards double the recording time.

Since native VFR mode records only active frames, the recording time and actual shooting time differ. Example: In 24PN recording, shooting at a frame rate of 60 frames will result in a shooting time of 24/60 (0.4 times).

In 24PN recording, shooting at a frame rate of 12 frames will result in a shooting time of 24/12 (2 times). *3 For DVCPRO/60i *4 For DV/60i

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-50i, 720-50P, 576-50i

Setting

SYSTEM

MODE

1080-50i

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

720-50P

576-50i

REC FORMAT

AVC-I 100/50i (AVC-I 50/50i)

AVC-I 100/25PN

(AVC-I 50/25PN)

DVCPRO

HD/50i

AVC-I 100/50P

(AVC-I 50/50P)

AVC-I 100/25PN

(AVC-I 50/25PN)

DVCPRO HD/

50P

DVCPRO HD/

25PN

DVCPRO 50/50i

DVCPRO/50i

DV/50i

CAMERA

MODE

VFR

FRAME RATE

[FRAME]

Disabled

Disabled Disabled

50i 1080/50i

25P

OFF Disabled 720/50P

ON 12-50 720/50P

OFF Disabled

Other than 25

OFF Disabled 720/50P

Disabled

50 720/50P

Other than

above

OFF Disabled

Other than 25

50i

Disabled Disabled

25P

Recording format

1080/50i

1080/25PN

AVC-I 100 (AVC-I 50)

Native

1080/25P Over50i

DVCPRO HD Approx. 64 min.

2:2 Pull Down

720/25PN Native

720/25PN Native VFR

AVC-I 100 (AVC-I 50)

(Audio cannot be

recorded)

720/25P Over50P

2:2 Pull Down

720/50P VFR

DVCPRO HD

720/25PN Native

720/25PN Native VFR

(Audio cannot be

recorded)

576/50i

576/25P Over50i

DVCPRO50

DVCPRO

2:2 Pull Down

Recording time

Approx. 64 min.

(Approx. 128 min.)

Approx. 64 min.

(Approx. 128 min.)

Approx. 128 min.

(Approx. 256 min.)

Approx. 64 min.

Approx. 128 min.

Approx. 256 min.

Recording function

PRE

REC

PROXY

(optional)

INTERVAL,

ONE SHOT

    

− − − −

    

− − − − −

− − − −

− − − − −

    

− − − − −

− − − −

− − − − −

    

LOOP

REC

ONE CLIP REC



*1 Native mode records active frames only. *2 Recording times are indicated for a single 64 GB P2 card. Two cards double the recording time.

Since native VFR mode records only active frames, the recording time and actual shooting time differ. Example: In 25PN recording, shooting at a frame rate of 50 frames will result in a shooting time of 25/50 (0.5 times).

In 25PN recording, shooting at a frame rate of 12 frames will result in a shooting time of 25/12 (approx.

2 times). *3 For DVCPRO/50i *4 For DV/50i

1394 input recording mode (when the REC SIGNAL option is set to 1394)

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i, 720-59.94P, 480-59.94i

Setting

SYSTEM

MODE

REC

FORMAT

CAMERA

MODE

VFR

FRAME

RATE

[FRAME]

Recording format

1080-59.94i Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 1080/60i

720-59.94P Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 720/60P

DVCPRO50/60i

480-59.94i

DVCPRO/60i DVCPRO

Disabled Disabled Disabled 480/60i

DV/60i DV

DVCPRO HD

DVCPRO50

Recording

time

Approx.

64 min.

Approx.

128 min.

Approx.

256 min.

PRE REC

− − − − −

*1 60P and 60i is recorded at 59.94P and 59.94i, respectively. *2 Recording times are indicated for a single 64 GB P2 card. Two cards double the recording time.

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-50i, 720-50P, 576-50i

Setting

SYSTEM

MODE

REC

FORMAT

CAMERA

MODE

VFR

FRAME

RATE

[FRAME]

Recording format

1080-50i Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 1080/50i

720-50P Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 720/50P

DVCPRO50/50i

576-50i

DVCPRO/50i DVCPRO

Disabled Disabled Disabled 576/50i

DV/50i DV

DVCPRO HD

DVCPRO 50

Recording

time

Approx.

64 min.

Approx.

128 min.

Approx.

256 min.

PRE REC

− − − − −

Recording function

PROXY

(optional)

Recording function

PROXY

(optional)

INTERVAL, ONE SHOT

LOOP

REC

LOOP

REC

ONE

CLIP

REC

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

ONE

CLIP

REC

*3 Recording times are indicated for a single 64 GB P2 card. Two cards double the recording time.

Recording settings and recording function table

The recording modes of the camera can be made to operate as described below using the setting menus.

Recording setting Enabled and disabled functions and operations

REC

Operating

mode

Recording via

1394 input

INTERVAL REC

ONE SHOT REC ONE SHOT

LOOP REC LOOP Enabled Native VFR

Native recording

(VFR OFF)

Standard VFR

Standerd

recording

(VFR OFF)

REC SIGNAL (MENU)

REC

FUNCTION

(MENU)

1394 Disabled

INTERVAL

CAMERA

NORMAL

FORMAT,

CAMERA

MODE

(MENU)

Disabled

(Enabled at 480i,

576i)

60i (50i), 60P

Disabled

(50P), 30P (25P)

only

24PN, 30PN

(25PN)

Other than

24PN and 30PN

(25PN)

VFR

PRE

REC

function

Disabled

ON Disabled

OFF Enabled

ON Disabled Enabled

OFF Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled

ONE CLIP

REC

function

Disabled

Proxy

recording

(Thumbnail

menu)

(optional)

Disabled

1394

output

Disabled Enabled Enabled

Disabled

(Enabled at

playback *4)

Disabled

(Enabled at

playback *4)

TEXT

MEMO

Disabled

SHOT

MARK

Disabled

Enabled Enabled

*4 DV/DVCPRO only. Disabled in AVC-Intra mode. *5 Enabled in PAUSE mode after LOOP REC *6 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. Native mode records active frames only.

Selecting video output

The table below lists available video output formats. Use the setting menus listed below to select video output.

Setting menu Setting

SDI SELECT (OUTPUT SEL screen)

Select the signal format (from AUTO, 1080i, 480i (576i)) to be output via the SDI OUT connector.

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 480-59.94i, select the setup level for the signal

SETUP

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

(SYSTEM SETUP screen)

(composite) output via the VIDEO OUT connector.

 0%: 0 % setup level for both output and recording  7.5%A: 7.5 % setup level for output only (0 % for recording)  The SETUP menu setting is enabled also during playback.

DOWNCON MODE (OUTPUT SEL screen)

Select the screen type for down-converted output (VIDEO OUT and SDI SELECT output as 480i (576i)) of HD mode (1080i, 720P).

*1 HD (1080i, 720P) output cannot display thumbnails and SDI OUT outputs monochrome black screen.

List of recording, playback and output formats

Camera recording mode (when the REC SIGNAL option is set to CAMERA)

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i, 720-59.94P, 480-59.94i

Setting

SYSTEM

MODE

1080-59.94i

720-59.94P

REC

FORMAT

AVC-I 100/60i

(AVC-I 50/60i)

AVC-I 100/30PN (AVC-I 50/30PN)

AVC-I 100/24PN (AVC-I 50/24PN)

DVCPRO HD/60i

AVC-I 100/60P (AVC-I 50/60P)

AVC-I 100/30PN (AVC-I 50/30PN)

AVC-I 100/24PN (AVC-I 50/24PN)

DVCPRO HD/60P

DVCPRO HD/30PN

DVCPRO HD/24PN

CAMERA

MODE

Disabled

60i 1080/60i

30P

24P

24PA

Disabled

VFR

Disabled Disabled

OFF Disabled

ON 12-60 720-59.94P VFR

OFF Disabled

FRAME

RATE

[FRAME]

1080/60i

1080/30PN

1080/24PN

1080/30P Over60i

2:2 Pull Down

1080/24P Over60i

2:3 Pull Down

1080/24PA Over60i

2:3:3:2 Pull Down

720/60P

Other than 30720/30PN Native VFR

Other than 24720/24PN Native VFR

Other than

above

Other than 30720/30PN Native VFR

Other than 24720/24PN Native VFR

720/30PN Native

(Audio cannot be recorded)

720/24PN Native

(Audio cannot be recorded)

720/60P

720/30P Over60P

2:2 Pull Down

720/24P Over60P

2:3 Pull Down

720/60P VFR 720-59.94P VFR

720/30PN Native

(Audio cannot be recorded)

720/24PN Native

(Audio cannot be recorded)

Recording format

Native

AVC-I 100

(AVC-I 50)

DVCPRO HD

AVC-I 100

(AVC-I 50)

DVCPRO HD

SDI OUT

Video format Audio

1080-59.94i

1080-29.97PsF

Over59.94i 2:2

1080-29.97PsF

Over59.94i 2:3

1080-59.94i

1080-29.97PsF

Over59.94i 2:2

1080-23.98PsF

Over59.94i 2:3

1080-23.98PsF

Over59.94i 2:3:3:2

720-59.94P

720-29.97P

Over59.94P 2:2

720-59.94P VFR Muted

720-23.98P

Over59.94P 2:3

720-59.94P VFR Muted

720-59.94P

720-29.97P

Over59.94P 2:2

720-23.98P

Over59.94P 2:3

720-29.97P

Over59.94P 2:2

720-59.94P VFR Muted

720-23.98P

Over59.94P 2:3

720-59.94P VFR Muted

4ch No output

4ch

1394 output

1080-59.94i

DVCPRO HD

No output

720-59.94P

DVCPRO HD

No output

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SDI OUT

4ch or

2ch

1394 output

480-59.94i

DVCPRO50

DVCPRO

SYSTEM

MODE

480-59.94i

Setting

REC

FORMAT

DVCPRO50/60i

DVCPRO/60i

DV/60i

CAMERA

MODE

60i

30P

24P

24PA

VFR

RATE

[FRAME]

Disabled Disabled

FRAME

Recording format

480/60i

480/30P Over60i

2:2 Pull Down

480/24P Over60i

2:3 Pull Down

480/24PA Over60i

2:3:3:2 Pull Down

DVCPRO50

DVCPRO

Video format Audio

480-59.94i

480-29.97PsF

Over59.94i 2:2

480-23.98PsF

Over59.94i 2:3

480-23.98PsF

Over59.94i 2:3:3:2

*1 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. Native mode records active frames only.

*2 Varies with SDI SELECT option. In the table above the SDI SELECT option is set to AUTO.

AUTO: depends on SYSTEM MODE 1080i: outputs 1080i also when the SYSTEM MODE is 720P. 480i: outputs as 480i at all times

*3 Uses a 4ch setting for DVCPRO50 and observes the 2CH or 4CH setting in the menu option 25M REC CH SEL in the

AUDIO SETUP screen for DVCPRO and DV. *4 Outputs 720-59.94P DVCPRO HD during playback. *5 For DVCPRO/60i *6 For DV/60i

 NOTE

VIDEO OUT outputs SD signals (480i) at all times.

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-50i, 720-50P, 576-50i

SDI OUT

1394 output

4ch No output

4ch

1080-50i

DVCPRO HD

4ch

No output

720-50P

DVCPRO HD

4ch

No output

576-50i

4ch or

2ch

DVCPRO50

DVCPRO

SYSTEM

MODE

1080-50i

720-50P

576-50i

Setting

REC

FORMAT

AVC-I 100/50i

(AVC-I 50/50i)

AVC-I 100/25PN (AVC-I 50/25PN)

DVCPRO HD/50i

AVC-I 100/50P

(AVC-I 50/50P)

AVC-I 100/25PN (AVC-I 50/25PN)

DVCPRO HD/50P

DVCPRO HD/25PN

DVCPRO 50/50i

DVCPRO/50i

DV/50i

CAMERA

MODE

VFR

FRAME

RATE

[FRAME]

1080/50i

Disabled

Disabled Disabled

1080/25PN Native

50i 1080/50i

25P

1080/25P Over50i

2:2 Pull Down

OFF Disabled 720/50P

ON 12-50 720/50P 720-50P VFR

OFF Disabled

Other than 25720/25PN Native VFR

720/25PN Native

(audio cannot be recorded)

OFF Disabled 720/50P

Disabled

OFF Disabled

50 720/50P

Other than

above

720/25P Over50P

2:2 Pull Down

720/50P VFR 720-50P VFR

720/25PN Native

Other than 25720/25PN Native VFR

(audio cannot be recorded)

50i

25P

Disabled Disabled

576/50i

576/25P Over50i

2:2 Pull Down

Recording format

AVC-I 100 (AVC-I 50)

DVCPRO HD

AVC-I 100 (AVC-I 50)

DVCPRO HD

DVCPRO50

DVCPRO

Video format Audio

1080-50i

1080-25PsF Over50i 2:2

1080-50i

1080-25PsF Over50i 2:2

720-50P

720-25P

Over50P 2:2

720-50P VFR Muted

720-50P

720-25P

Over50P 2:2

720-25P

Over50P 2:2

720-50P VFR Muted

576-50i

576-25PsF

Over50i 2:2

*1 Native mode records active frames only. *2 Varies with SDI SELECT option. In the table above the SDI SELECT option is set to AUTO.

AUTO: depends on SYSTEM MODE

1080i: outputs 1080i also when the SYSTEM MODE is 720P.

576i: outputs as 576i at all times *3 Uses a 4ch setting for DVCPRO50 and observes the 2CH or 4CH setting in the menu option 25M REC CH SEL in the

AUDIO SETUP screen for DVCPRO and DV. *4 Outputs 720-50P DVCPRO HD during playback.

 NOTE

VIDEO OUT outputs SD signals (576i) at all times.

1394 input recording mode (when the REC SIGNALoption is set to 1394)

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i, 720-59.94P, 480-59.94i

Setting

SYSTEM

1080-59.94i Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 1080/60i

720-59.94P Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 720/60P 720-59.94P 4ch

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

480-59.94i

MODE

REC

FORMAT

CAMERA

MODE

VFR

FRAME

RATE

[FRAME]

Recording format

DVCPRO HD

DVCPRO50/60i

DVCPRO/60i DVCPRO 2ch

Disabled Disabled Disabled 480/60i

DVCPRO50

Video format Audio

DV/60i DV 2ch or 4ch

*1 60P and 60i is recorded at 59.94P and 59.94i, respectively. *2 Varies with the SDI SELECT option. The table above shows operating conditions when the SDI SELECT option is set to

AUTO. AUTO: depends on SYSTEM MODE 1080i: outputs 1080i also when the SYSTEM MODE is 720P. 480i: outputs as 480i at all times

*3 32 kHz 4ch input is converted and recorded at 48 kHz 4ch.

SDI OUT

1080-59.94i 4ch

480-59.94i

4ch

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-50i, 720-50P, 576-50i

Setting

SYSTEM

MODE

RECFORMAT

CAMERA

MODE

VFR

FRAME

RATE

[FRAME]

1080-50i Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 1080/50i

720-50P Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 720/50P 720-50P 4ch

DVCPRO50/50i

576-50i

DVCPRO/50i DVCPRO 2ch

Disabled Disabled Disabled 576/50i

Recording format

DVCPRO HD

DVCPRO 50

Video format Audio

SDI OUT

1080-50i 4ch

576-50i

4ch

DV/50i DV 2ch or 4ch

*4 Varies with the SDI SELECT option. The table above shows operating conditions when the SDI SELECT option is set to

AUTO. AUTO: depends on SYSTEM MODE 1080i: outputs 1080i also when the SYSTEM MODE is 720P. 576i: outputs as 576i at all times

*5 32 kHz 4ch input is converted and recorded at 48 kHz 4ch.

Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance

AWB Ach ACTIVE

To record high-quality video with the AG-HPX370P/AGHPX371E, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to conditions. For higher quality, it is recommended that the adjustments should be made in this order AWB (white balance adjustment)  ABB (black balance adjustment)  AWB (white balance adjustment).

 NOTE

If white balance and black balance adjustments are made while the video image is distorted due to GENLOCK, the adjustments may not be correct. Wait for the video image to return to normal before performing white balance and black balance adjustments again.

Adjusting the White Balance

Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must be readjusted. To adjust the white balance, follow the steps below.

Adjust the ND FILTER control according to the

light conditions.

For examples of ND FILTER adjustments, see [Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section] (page 21).

Place a white pattern at a point where the light

conditions match those for the light source of the subject. Then zoom-in on the white pattern so that white colour appears in the screen.

• A white object (cloth or wall) may be used instead of a white pattern. The illustration below shows the required size for the white space.

 NOTE

• Do not point the camera at a high-brightness area.

• The white object must appear at the center of the

screen.

1/3 or more of the screen in width

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

c d eba

a ND FILTER control

This control adjusts the amount of light entering the MOS sensor.

b AUTO W/B BAL switch

Use for automatic control of white balance.

c GAIN selector switch

Normally set to 0 dB. If this is too dark, adjust gain as necessary.

d OUTPUT selector switch

Set to CAM.

e WHITE BAL switch

Set to A or B.

1/3 or more of the screen in height

Adjust the lens iris.

• Use the Y GET function (for details, refer to page 61) and adjust the iris to a approximately 70 % of incoming light.

Turn the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward AWB

and release it.

• The switch returns to the central position with the white balance automatically adjusted.

During an adjustment, the viewﬁnder displays

the following message:

Set the GAIN, OUTPUT and WHITE BAL

switches.

The adjustment will take effect in a few

AWB A OK 3.2K

AWB A OK 2.3K

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

MID GAIN HIGH GAIN

ATW

ATW TYPE W.BAL.PRESET USER MAIN

0dB 6dB 9dB Bch

USER1 REC REVIEW

3.2K DRS

LOW GAIN

SW M O D E

seconds, and the following message will appear:

• The adjusted value is automatically stored in the selected memory (A or B).

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

• “C TEMP+7” to “C TEMP-7” will appear when COLOR TEMP of the scene ﬁle is set to the value other than 0.

If the subject’s colour temperature is lower

than 2300K or higher than 9900K the following message appears:

• If the arrow points down (  ) the actual colour temperature is lower than the temperature indicated. If the arrow points up ( temperature is higher than the temperature indicated.

When you have no time to adjust the white balance

Position the WHITE BAL switch at PRST.

• Turning the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB toggles the color temperature between 3200 K and 5600 K.

When the white balance has not been automatically adjusted

When the white balance has not been successfully adjusted, the viewﬁnder displays an error message.

Error message Description

AWB Ach (or Bch) NG LOW LIGHT There is insufﬁcient light. LEVEL OVER There is too much light.

The color temperature is too high or too low.

 ) the actual

Cancelling auto tracking white balance

Press the USER button to which ATW was assigned a second time or change the WHITE BAL switch position. If ATW was assigned to the WHITE BAL switch B, the USER button cannot be used to cancel the function.

 NOTE

This function does not provide a 100 % accurate white balance. The tracking performance relative to changes in ambient lighting and white balance performance have been given a degree of latitude.

Adjusting the Black Balance

The black balance must be adjusted when:

• You use your AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E the ﬁrst time.

• Your AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E has not been used for some time.

• The ambient temperature has changed substantially.

• The gain switchover value has been changed.

• The menu options SYSTEM MODE and REC FORMAT in the SYSTEM SETUP screen.

Adjust the black balance before shooting to ensure optimum video quality.

Viewﬁnder displays related to white balance

See [Viewﬁnder Screen Status Displays] (page 74).

Setting auto tracking white balance (ATW)

This camera is equipped with an auto tracking white balance (ATW) function that automatically adjusts the white balance of images in accordance with lighting conditions. The ATW function can be assigned to the WHITE BAL switch B by setting the menu option ATW in the SW MODE screen to B ch. It can also be assigned to the USER MAIN, USER1, USER2 buttons. For details, refer to [Assigning functions to USER buttons] (page 61).

a AUTO W/B BAL switch

Use for automatic control of white balance.

b OUTPUT selector switch

Set to CAM.

Tilt the AUTO W/B BAL switch so that it is

ABB ACTIVE

ABB END

positioned at [ABB], then release it.

• The switch returns to the central position with the black balance automatically adjusted.

During adjustment, the viewﬁnder displays the

following message:

The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds

and the following message will appear:

• The adjusted value is automatically stored in the memory.

 NOTE

• Ensure that the lens connector is connected and the lens iris is CLOSE.

• During a black balance adjustment, light is automatically cut off. However, if the lens connector comes loose or light cannot be cut off for some other reason, “ABB NG” may appear.

• Black balance adjustment is not available during recording.

• Pressing the REC button during ABB adjustment will not start recording on a P2 card.

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Setting the Electronic Shutter

(1/15)

(1/30)

1/60 1/100

1/250

S/S

1/120

1/500 1/1000 1/2000

(1/7.5)

(1/15)

1/60 1/100

1/250

S/S

1/120

1/500 1/1000 1/2000

(1/6)

(1/12)

1/60 1/100

1/250

S/S

1/120

1/500 1/1000 1/2000

(1/12.5)

(1/25)

1/50 1/60

1/250

S/S

1/120

1/500 1/1000 1/2000

(1/6.25)

(1/12.5)

1/50 1/60

1/250

S/S

1/120

1/500 1/1000 1/2000

Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-50i, 72050P, 576-50i

For 50i and 50P recording

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at OFF

Press the SHUTTER switch towards [SEL].

towards ON.

SHUTTER switch

Repeat this switchover until the desired mode or speed appears in the viewﬁnder screen.

• If all modes and speeds are available, the display changes in the following order:

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i, 720-

59.94P, 480-59.94i

For 60i and 60P recording

For 25P recording

• The bracketed ( ) speeds cannot be selected when VFR is on.

 NOTE

• In any electronic shutter mode, a slower shutter speed will reduce camera sensitivity.

• In auto iris mode, a faster shutter speed will increase the aperture and lower the depth of ﬁeld.

• Changes in synchro scan and shutter speed settings may cause screen ﬂicker.

• Under ﬂuorescent lighting and other discharge lighting systems, horizontal stripes may appear on the screen. Changing the shutter speed may correct this problem.

• A subject that is captured when moving quickly across the ﬁeld of view may appear distorted. This is due to the signal read out format of the image sensor (MOS sensor) and is not a malfunction.

• The red, blue and green dots that may appear on the screen at low shutter speeds do not indicate a malfunction.

Viewﬁnder displays relating to the shutter

See [Viewﬁnder Screen Status Displays] (page 74).

For 30P recording

For 24P recording

• The bracketed ( ) speeds cannot be selected when VFR is on.

Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode

To place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN mode, follow the steps below.

Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at ON

towards SEL, to place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN (S/S) mode.

SHUTTER switch

SYNCHRO SCAN switch

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

In SYNCHRO SCAN mode, use the SYNCHRO

SCAN switch to make stepless changes in the range between 1/60.0 s (1/50.0 s) and 1/249.8 s (1/250 0 s) (for 60i (50i) mode).

• Hold down the SYNCHRO SCAN switch to speed up the rate of shutter speed changes. If shutter speed changes stop before the desired shutter speed has been reached, press again to continue changing shutter speeds.

Range of variation in each mode

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i, 720-59.94P,

480-59.94i

• 60P/60i mode: 1/60.0 to 1/249.8

• 30P/30PN mode: 1/30.0 to 1/249.8

• 24P/24PA/24PN mode: 1/24.0 to 1/249.8

• When the SYNC SCAN DISP option in DISPLAY SETUP is set to deg: 3.0d to 359.5d

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-50i, 720-50P,

576-50i

• 50P/50i mode: 1/50.0 to 1/250.0

• 25P/25PN mode: 1/25.0 to 1/250.0

• When the SYNC SCAN DISP option in DISPLAY SETUP is set to deg: 3.0d to 359.5d

• If SYSTEM MODE setting is changed, shutter speed may also be changed.

Setting the menu option SYNC SCAN DISP in the DISPLAY SETUP screen to deg provides a guide to setting and displaying shutter angle.

FBC (Flash Band Compensation) Function

T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 1 12 9 9 9 min B 9 0 %

P 2

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This camera-recorder comes with a function to compensate for and minimize light band (ﬂash band) interference that occurs with the MOS imager when shooting in an environment where ﬂash photography is taking place.

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Flash light

Image recorded (FBC off)

Flash band

Setting FBC function

Assign the FBC function to a USER button. Press the USER button to which the FBC function has been assigned to turn it on and automatically detect and compensate for ﬂash light from still cameras. For details, refer to [Assigning functions to USER buttons] (page 61).

USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons

The status display indicates “FBC” when the FBC function

is on.

Time ﬂow

 NOTE

The following phenomena that may occur in video that includes ﬂash light is due to FBC compensation and not indicative of a malfunction.

• Moving subjects may appear to be stationary for an instant.

• Resolution decreases in video exposed to ﬂash light.

• Horizontal lines appear in video footage exposed to ﬂash light.

Using FBC

FBC goes on when the brightness of the lower half of the image differs markedly from the previous half, which could be caused by light from a camera ﬂash or other strong light source. Since FBC may be incorrectly activated in certain shooting environments, for example, in zooming that includes a bright window, be sure to use the function only for shooting footage exposed to ﬂash light. In some shooting environments adequate FBC effect may not be obtained even when a ﬂash goes off.

FBC requirements

• The FBC function is available in the 1080/60i, 720/60P (VFR OFF) 480/60i, 1080/50i, 720/50P (VFR OFF) and 576/50i modes when the shutter off.

• Switching to an operating mode other than 1080/60i, 720/60P (VFR OFF) 480/60i, 1080/50i, 720/50P (VFR OFF) and 576/50i turns FBC off if on. To turn on FBC after returning to 1080/60i, 720/60P (VFR OFF) 480/60i, 1080/50i, 720/50P (VFR OFF) and 576/50i, press the USER button to which the function is assigned.

• Turning the shutter on when the FBC function is engaged temporarily turns it off. The FBC function goes back on when the shutter is later turned off.

• Turning the power off disengages the FBC function.

*1 Not displayed when the menu option OTHER DISPLAY in

the DISPLAY SETUP screen is set to OFF.

Assigning functions to USER buttons

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

MID GAIN HIGH GAIN ATW ATW TYPE W.BAL.PRESET

USER MAIN

0dB 6dB

12dB

OFF

USER1 BACKLIGHT

3.2K

Y GET

LOW GAIN

SW M O D E

The USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 buttons can be assigned user-selected functions. Use the menu options USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 to assign functions to respective button. Select these items from the setting menu SW MODE screen.

Selectable Functions

• REC REVIEW:

Assigns REC REVIEW.

• SPOTLIGHT:

Assigns auto iris control on/off for spotlight.

• BACKLIGHT:

Assigns auto iris control on/off for backlight

compensation.

• ATW:

Turns the ATW function on or off.

• ATW LOCK:

Pressing this lock during ATW operation locks

the white balance. Press again to start the ATW function again.

• GAIN:24dB:

Assigns a function that raises gain by 24 dB.

• Y GET:

Assigns a function that displays the brightness

level at the center of the image.

• DRS:

Assigns a function that stretches the dynamic

range. A function that magniﬁes the dynamic range by compressing the video level in highbrightness areas.

• TEXT MEMO:

Assigns text memory recording.

• SLOT SEL:

Assigns P2 card slot selection.

• SHOT MARK:

Assigns the shot marker function.

• MAG A. LVL:

Assigns a function that magniﬁes the audio level

meter.

• PRE REC:

Assigns a function that turns the PRE REC

function on and off.

• PC MODE:

Assigns a function that switches the USB

device mode or the USB host mode on and off. Switching the USB device mode and USB host mode on and off is set by the menu option PC MODE SELECT in the SYSTEM SETUP screen.

• WFM:

Assigns a function that switches WAVE FORM

display. The WAVE FORM display is selected using the menu option WFM (page 138) in the SW MODE screen.

• FBC:

Turns the FBC function on or off.

 NOTE

The default settings are listed below.

• USER MAIN: Y GET

• USER1: BACKLIGHT

• USER2: TEXT MEMO

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

FRONT VR CH2 MIC LOWCUT CH1 MIC LOWCUT CH2 MIC LOWCUT CH3 MIC LOWCUT CH4 LIMITER CH1

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

LIMITER CH2 OFF

OFF OFF

FRONT VR CH1

AUDI O S ETUP

C H

This AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E supports independent four-channel audio recording in any format (HD or SD). When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at [AUTO], the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are automatically adjusted. To manually adjust the recording levels, position the switch at [MAN].

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

A setting menu allows you set the recording levels for Audio Channels 3 and 4 either to automatic adjustment or manual mode.

Selecting Audio Input Signals

The input signals to be recorded on Audio Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are selected with the AUDIO IN switch. For more information, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page 19).

Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in the setting menu to make detailed audio settings.

Adjusting Recording Levels

To adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2, follow the steps below.

Position the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4-

selector switch at CH1/2 so that the audio level meter on the display window will provide CH1 and CH2 indications. Ensure that the channel indications displayed in the window are 1 and 2.

cbd

a AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls

b AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch

c MONITOR SELECT CH1/3, ST, CH2/4 selector switch

d MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4 selector switch

e AUDIO IN switch

Your AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E is factory-set to perform no recording on Audio Channels 3 and 4 in the DVCPRO and DV formats. To enable four-channel recording, the menu option 25M REC CH SEL on the AUDIO SETUP screen must be set to 4CH. For details on switch settings and the input system, see [AUDIO IN switch] (page 19).

 NOTE

• The audio signals recorded on the four channels are output as is (SDI).

Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch

at [MAN].

While checking the audio channel level meter in

the display window or the audio level meter in

the viewﬁnder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/ CH2 control.

• Note that if the level exceeds the top bar (0 dB), the word OVER illuminates to show that the input level is excessive. Adjust so that maximum sound levels do not reach the 0 dB bar.

OVER indication

 NOTE

Pressing the USER button to which the magniﬁcation of the audio level meters (MAG A.LVL) has been assigned magniﬁes the audio level meters.

For details, refer to [Audio level meter magniﬁcation] (page 82).

When operating the AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E without a

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

FRONT VR CH2 MIC LOWCUT CH1 MIC LOWCUT CH2 MIC LOWCUT CH3 MIC LOWCUT CH4 LIMITER CH1

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

LIMITER CH2 OFF

OFF OFF

FRONT VR CH1

AUDI O S ETUP

sound recordist, it is recommended that the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be used to adjust the audio level. In advance, check the level meter in the viewﬁnder screen and use the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the appropriate audio channel to prevent input of excessive audio signals.

Selecting Function for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control

Use the menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 in the AUDIO SETUP screen to determine whether or not the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be enabled. Selecting an input signal in the menu will enable FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control operations for that input signal.

• When the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control is set to level 10, it controls AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2.

CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Conditions and input levels set in the menu options AUTO LEVEL CH3 and the AUTO LEVEL CH4 in the AUDIO SETUP screen change the operation of the audio level of channels 3 and 4 as shown below. These functions cannot be manually adjusted. Each option can be selected in the AUDIO SETUP screen.

AUTO LEVEL

CH3/CH4

ON AGC* ON AGC ON

OFF AGC/LIMITER OFF LIMITER ON

* AGC: Auto Gain Control

Input level

LINE MIC

Setting Time Data

The camera provides time data such as time codes, user bits, time of day (real-time) data, which is recorded on each frame alongside video data. It is also recorded as as data in clip metadata ﬁles.

Time data overview

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Time code

Use the TCG switch to select Rec Run or Free Run mode.

• Free Run: The time code advances constantly whether the camera is on or not just like time itself. Recording using a slave-locked time code input to the TC IN or DVCPRO/DV connectors is also possible.

• Rec Run: The time code advances only during recording. This will enable continuation of time codes in previously recorded clips and when the power is turned off or new P2 cards are inserted to continue recording.

 NOTE

The following events will disrupt time code continuity.

• When clips are deleted

• When a 24P or 24PA frame rate is selected

• When 24PN or 30PN (25PN) is selected

• When a recording is interrupted by a REC WARNING or other

abnormality

User bits

• Two types of user bits are provided internally: (LTC UB: recorded as LTC, output via the TC OUT connector as LTC embedded in HD SDI) and VITC (in DVCPRO recorded in the VIDEO AUX area and output as VITC embedded in HD SDI).

• LTC UB enables the recording of user settings, time, date, time codes and similar values, the frame rate data for camera capture and external input values (via TC IN or DVCPRO/DV connector input).

• VITC user bits record the frame rate data of camera capture.

• The user bits in clip metadata record the LTC UB value at the start of recording.

Date (real time)

• The built-in clock calculates the year, month, day and time from the internal clock to display on video in the LCD, viewﬁnder and VIDEO OUT and other video output.

• The internal clock is not only used to calculate the free run time code when the power is off and to set the user bit year, date and time, but also to set ﬁle creation dates when clips are recorded that determine the order of thumbnails and playback order.

• It is also used for generating clip metadata and UMID (Unique Material Identiﬁer). For details, see [Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock] (page 29).

Recording time codes and user bits

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i, 720-59.94P, 480-59.94i

System setting status Recorded TC Output TC Displayed TC Recorded UB Output UB

based on

LTC

Matches

at start of recording

Converts

LTC to 30

frames

Matches

at start of recording

LTC and VITC embedded in

HD SDI

Converted

to 30 frames

based on LTC

Matches

recorder TC

at start of recording

30 frames/s

Ouputs LTC

Matches

recorder TC

at start of recording

30 frames/s

SYSTEM

MODE

1080

-59.94i

720

-59.94P

480

-59.94i

REC

REC FORMAT

SIGNAL

DVCPROHD/60i

CAMERA

AVC-I100/60i

AVC-I50/60i

AVC-I100/30PN

AVC-I50/30PN

AVC-I100/24PN

AVC-I50/24PN

1394 DVCPROHD/60i

DVCPROHD/60P

AVC-I100/60P

AVC-I50/60P

DVCPROHD/30PN

AVC-I100/30PN

AVC-I50/30PN

CAMERA

DVCPROHD/24PN

AVC-I100/24PN

AVC-I50/24PN

1394 DVCPROHD/60P

CAMERA

DVCPRO50/60i

DVCPRO/60i

DV/60i

1394

CAMERA

MODE

60i,

30P

24P, 24PA

— —

—

— —

60i, 30P

24P, 24PA

— —

FRAME

RATE

—

Other than

24 frames

30 frames

Other than

30 frames

24 frames

Other than

24 frames

—

LTC VITC TC OUT

DF/NDF

30 frames

R-RUN/F-RUN

NDF locked

30 frames

R-RUN/F-RUN

DF/NDF

Same as LTC

value

30 frames

R-RUN/F-RUN

NDF locked

24 frames

Records VAUX

DF/NDF

30 frames

TC in 1394 input at all

times

R-RUN/F-RUN

DF/NDF

30 frames

R-RUN/F-RUN

NDF locked

30 frames

R-RUN/F-RUN

DF/NDF

Every active

frame

30 frames

R-RUN locked

DF/NDF

Every active

Same as LTC

value

frame

30 frames

R-RUN/F-RUN

NDF locked

Every active

frame

24 frames

R-RUN locked

NDF

Every active

frame

24 frames

Records VAUX

R-RUN/F-RUN

DF/NDF

30 frames

DF/NDF

30 frames

NDF locked

TC in 1394 input at all

times

Same as LTC

value

(but not for DV)

30 frames

Records VAUX

DF/NDF

30 frames

TC in 1394 input at all

times (No DV)

R-RUN/F-RUN

Outputs LTC Outputs LTC

Converted

to 30 frames

Outputs LTC Outputs LTC

recorder TC

30 frames/s

and outputs

recorder TC

30 frames/s

Ouputs LTC Ouputs LTC

Outputs LTC No input

TC tc

(24/30

conversion)

TC: 30 frames

tc: 24 frames

Recording

TC: 24 frames

Playback

TC: 24 frames

tc: 30 frames

TC: 30 frames

tc: 24 frames

slaves to LTC

TC: 30 frames

tc: 24 frames

Recording

TC: 24 frames

Playback

TC: 24 frames

tc: 30 frames

TC: 30 frames

tc: 24 frames

slaves to LTC

TC: 30 frames

tc: 24 frames

slaves to LTC

LTC UB VITC UB

Follows UB

MODE.

In ‘EXT’

Frame rate

slaves to

data

UB in TC IN

connector

Follows UB

MODE.

In ‘EXT’

Records VITC UB in 1394 input

UB in 1394

at all times

input

Follows UB

MODE.

In ‘EXT’

Frame rate

slaves to

data

UB in TC IN

connector

Follows UB

MODE.

In ‘EXT’

Records VITC UB in 1394 input

UB in 1394

at all times

input

Follows UB

MODE.

In ‘EXT’

Frame rate

slaves to

data

UB in TC IN

connector

Follows UB

MODE.

In ‘EXT’

UB in 1394

Records VITC UB in 1394 input at all times

input

TC OUT

connector

Outputs

LTC UB

Output

adjusted

to Over 60i

based on

LTC UB

Outputs

LTC UB

Outputs

LTC UB

Output

adjusted to

Over 60P based on

LTC UB

Outputs

LTC UB

Outputs

LTC UB

Ouputs LTC UB

LTC UB

embedded

in HD SDI

VITC UB

embedded

in HD SDI

Outputs

LTC UB

Frame rate

data

Output

adjusted

to Over 60i

based on

LTC UB

Outputs

LTC UB

Outputs

VITC UB

Outputs

LTC UB

Frame rate

data

Output

adjusted to

Over 60P based on

LTC UB

Outputs

LTC UB

Outputs

VITC UB

No input No input

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

*1 When UB MODE is FRM. RATE, playback of native clips is the pulldown frame rate read from VITC UB. *2 In Free Run mode, it is slaved to the value input to the DVCPRO/DV connector. It does not slave it to the time code from

the TC IN connector. *3 In Free Run mode, it is slaved to the time code input to the TC IN connector. *4 In Free Run mode, it is slaved to the time code input to the TC IN connector. But not slaved to it during recording. *5

In Free Run mode, it is slaved when TC input to the TC IN connector is non-drop frame. But not slaved to it during recording. *6 VAUX TC is time code recorded in the video AUX area in the DVC format. *7 In Free Run mode, it is slaved to the time code input to the TC IN connector, whose value is converted to 24 frames

when it was NDF 30 frames. But not slaved to it during recording.

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-50i, 720-50P, 576-50i

System setting status Recorded TC Output TC Displayed TC Recorded UB Output UB

SYSTEM

1080-50i

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

720-50P

REC

MODE

SIGNAL

CAMERA

1394 DVCPROHD/50i

CAMERA

1394 DVCPROHD/50P

CAMERA

576-50i

1394

REC FORMAT

CAMERA

MODE

DVCPROHD/50i 50i, 25P

AVC-I100/50i

AVC-I50/50i

AVC-I100/25PN

— —

AVC-I50/25PN

— —

DVCPROHD/50P

AVC-I100/50P

—

AVC-I50/50P

—

DVCPROHD/25PN

AVC-I100/25PN

AVC-I50/25PN

—

— —

50i, 25P

DVCPRO50/50i

DVCPRO/50i

DV/50i

— —

FRAME

RATE

—

12-50

frames

25 frames

Other than

25 frames

—

LTC VITC TC OUT

R-RUN/

Same as LTC

F-RUN*3

25 frames

R-RUN/

F-RUN

25 frames

R-RUN/

F-RUN

VAUX TC in

1394 input at

all times

25 frames

R-RUN/

Same as LTC

F-RUN

Every active

frame

25 frames

R-RUN

locked

Every active

frame

25 frames

R-RUN/

F-RUN

25 frames

R-RUN/

F-RUN

25 frames

R-RUN/

F-RUN

VAUX TC in

1394 input at

all times

Same as LTC

(but not for

VAUX TC in

1394 input at

25 frames

(No DV)

value

Records

value

Records

value

DV)

Records

all times

LTC and VITC

embedded in

HD SDI

conversion)

Outputs LTC Outputs LTC TC: 25 frames

Outputs LTC Outputs LTC

TC: 25 frames

Matches

recorder TC

at start of

recording

25 frames/s

Matches

recorder TC

at start of recording

25 frames/s

Outputs LTC Outputs LTC TC: 25 frames

Outputs LTC

TC: 25 frames

No input

Outputs LTC TC: 25 frames

TC tc

(24/30

LTC UB VITC UB

Follows UB

MODE

• In ‘EXT’ slaves to

Frame rate

data

UB in TC IN

connector

Follows UB

MODE

• In ‘EXT’

slaves to LTC

UB in 1394

Records VITC UB in 1394 input at all times

input

Follows UB

MODE

• In ‘EXT’ slaves to

UB in TC IN

connector

Farme rate

Follows UB

data

MODE

• In ‘EXT’ slaves to

UB in TC IN

connector

Follows UB

MODE

• In ‘EXT’

slaves to LTC

UB in 1394

Records VITC UB in 1394 input at all times

input

Follows UB

MODE

• In ‘EXT’ slaves to

Frame rate

data

UB in TC IN

connector

Follows UB

MODE

• In ‘EXT’

slaves to LTC

UB in 1394

Records VITC UB in 1394 input at all times

input

TC OUT

connector

Outputs

LTC UB

Outputs

LTC UB

Outputs

LTC UB

Outputs

LTC UB

Outputs

LTC UB

Outputs

LTC UB

Outputs LTC UB

VITC UB

embedded

in HD SDI

Frame rate

data

Outputs

VITC UB

Frame rate

data

Outputs

VITC UB

embedded

in HD SDI

No input No input

*1 When UB MODE is FRM.RATE, playback of native clips is the pulldown frame rate read from VITC UB. *2 In Free Run mode, it is slaved to the value input to the DVCPRO/DV connector. It does not slave it to the time code from

the TC IN connector. *3 In Free Run mode, it is slaved to the time code input to the TC IN connector. *4 In Free Run m ode, it is slaved to the time code input to the TC IN connector. But not slaved to it during recording. *5 VAUX TC is time code recorded in the video AUX area in the DVC format.

Setting user bits

Entering the User Bits

Use the setting menu UB MODE on the RECORDING SETUP screen to select the user bits to record in the subcode area.

• USER:

Records internal user values. To set user values, set the TCG switch to SET to open the setting menu UB PRESET screen. Set values are retained after the power is turned off. See also [Entering the User Bits] (this page).

• TIME:

Records the time calculated by the internal clock.

• DATE:

Records the year, month and day time digits from the internal clock.

• EXT:

Records the user bits input to the TC IN connector. Recording of 1394 input also records user bits input to the DVCPRO/DV connector.

• TCG:

Records the time code value.

• FRM. RATE:

Records the frame rate information of camera capture. A native recorded clip is played back at the same frame rate as the VITC UB regardless of recorded values. Use this setting when a PC or other editing device is to use the user bit frame rate. For details, see [Frame rate information recorded in user bits] (page 68).

The user bits allow information, including memos that use up to eight-digit hexadecimal numbers (date and time), to be recorded in the Subcode area.

bda

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

a RESET button

b COUNTER button

c TCG switch

d CURSOR and SET buttons

• To slave lock to the user bits input to the TC IN connector, set to EXT.

• In slave mode, the UB indicator is highlighted.

• A slave relationship, once started, continues even after input from the TC IN or DVCPRO/DV connector ends. Note that the following events release user bit slave status.

• When a UB MODE option is set to something other than EXT.

• When UB PRESET is performed

• Switching to 1394 in the menu option REC SIGNAL in the SYSTEM SETUP screen.

• Turning the power off.

The internal user value retains the slave values even after slave release.

Set the COUNTER button to UB.

Position the TCG switch at SET.

Use CURSOR buttons to set the user bits.

SEL : PUSH /

+/- : PUSH

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

UB PRESET

PRESET : PUSH SET

02 2500 01 03 04 05 06 23 24 26 27 28 29

Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De Ao Ae Bo Be Co De Do De Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De

2 00 1 3 4 0 1 3 4 1 2 3 4

01 1010 10 01 00 10 10 01 00 10 01 01 00

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q button: Shifts the target (highlighted) digit to the

right.

w button: Shifts the target (highlighted) digit to the

left.

e button: Increases the highlighted number by one. r button: Decreases the highlighted number by

one.

SET button: Confirms the set user bits.

• Pressing the RESET button while setting the user bits will reset any user bit setting to 0.

Press the SET button to conﬁrm the user bit

value, and position the TCG switch at F-RUN or R-RUN.

 NOTE

Changing the TCG switch setting without pressing the SET button disables the set value.

Open the setting menu RECORDING SETUP

screen and set the menu option UB MODE to USER.

Retaining the user bits

The data set for the user bits are automatically saved and retained even if the video camera-recorder is turned off.

Frame rate information recorded in user bits

The frame rate value of video data captured and recorded at a frame rate set in the menu option FRAME RATE or other options in the SYSTEM SETUP screen can be recorded in the user bits and be used in editing equipment (computer editing software). This type of data is recorded in VITC UB at all times. Setting the setting menu UB MODE to FRM RATE, records the information also to the user bits. In playback of clips recorded in native mode, the same frame rate information as that obtained in playing back the user bits in the VIDEO AUX area is also output to the user bits in the subcode area.

Frame rate information

Frame rate, video pull-down and time code user bits are related as described below.

Veriﬁcation information on the right-hand six digits

1080i, 480i, 576i mode

Frame rate: 24P over 60i (2:3)

Time code digit

Fixed value

Sequence No. 24P, 24PA: 0-4 Other than above: locked at F

Camera capture mode Example:

• 60i: 600

• 60P: 608

• 30P: 308

• 24P: 248

• 24PA: 24C

• 24PN: 24C (recording)

• 50i: 502

• 50P: 50A

• 25P: 25A

•

P: 9 (720P/30PN or 60P VFR)

•

P: D (720P/24PN VFR recording)

•

P: B (720P/25PN or 50P VFR)

First ﬁeld of updated frame rate

Media management data

•

Update frame ﬂag, active frame ﬂag

•

REC mark

Video

Sequence No.

Updated frame information

Frame rate: 24PA over 60i (2:3:3:2)

02 2500 01 03 04 05 06 23 24 26 27 28 29

Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co Ce Do De Ao Ae Bo Be Co Ce Do De Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co Ce Do De

2 00 1 3 4 0 1 3 4 1 2 3 4

01 1010 10 00 10 10 10 00 10 10 01 00 10

0200 01

Ao Ae Bo Be Co Ce

1010 10

02 2500 01 03 04 05 06 23 24 26 27 28 29

A A B B B C C CD D D D A A B B B C C D D DD D A A B B

01 1010 10 01 00 10 10 01 00 10 01 01 00

0200 01

A A B B C C

1010 10

min

s frm

TC PRESET

SEL : PUSH /

+/- : PUSH

REC RUN

PRESET : PUSH SET

Time code digit

Position the TCG switch at SET.

Video

Sequence No.

Updated frame information

Frame rate: 30P over 60i (2:2)

25P over 50i (2:2)

Time code digit

Video

Updated frame information

720P mode

Frame rate: 24P over 60P (2:3)

Time code digit

Video

Updated frame information

Frame rate: 30P over 60P (2:2)

25P over 50P (2:2)

Time code digit

Video

Updated frame information

Setting the Time Code

Switch the menu option TC MODE on the

RECORDING SETUP screen to DF or NDF using the menus. (In 59.94 Hz mode)

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

• Select DF to advance time code in drop frame mode and NDF in non-drop frame mode. Note that 24P, 24PA and 24PN are always recorded in NDF

mode.

Use the COUNTER button to switch to time

code display.

Updated frame

Use the CURSOR buttons to set the time code.

• Range of available time code settings: 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29 (60i, 60P, 30P, 24P, 24PA) 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:23 (24PN) 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:24 (50i, 50P, 25P)

q button: Shifts the target (highlighted) digit to the

right.

w button: Shifts the target (highlighted) digit to the

left.

e button: Increases the highlighted number by one. r button: Decreases the highlighted number by

one.

SET button: Use to confirm set time code value.

• Pressing the RESET button will reset any time code setting to 0.

Press the SET button to conﬁrm the time code

setting, and use the TCG switch to select a time code.

• F-RUN steps the time code in free run mode, and R-RUN set it in recording run mode.

 NOTE

• When 24P or 24PA is used, the time code is adjusted

every 5 frames. It is adjusted to multiples of four for 24PN and to even numbers for 720/30PN. It is adjusted so that the seconds plus the frames are an even number for 720/25PN. The time code cannot be set during recording.

• The set value is not valid if you change the TCG

switch position without pressing the SET button.

Time code function during battery replacement

Even during battery replacement the backup mechanism keeps the time code generator functioning.

 NOTE

When the POWER switch has been switched ON  OFF  ON, the backup accuracy of the time code in free run mode is about ±2 frames.

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VFR (variable frame rate) time code

Video output

1 2 3 22 23 24 25 58 59 60 61 62 63 67 68

Rec start Rec stop

Skips

Rec start

Output time code

00:00 00:00 00:00 00:01 00:11 00:12 00:29 01:00 01:01 02:20 02:20

Recorded video

1 2 3 22 23 24 25 58 59 60 61 62 63 67 68

Recorded time code

00:00 00:01 00:02 00:03 00:22 00:23 01:00 01:01 02:10 02:11 02:12 02:13 02:14 02:15

02:16

02:16 02:17

24/30

conversion

Video output

0 1 2 3 22 23 482524 49 50 51 52 53 57 58

Rec start Rec stop

Skips

Rec start

00:00 00:0300:0200:01 00:22 00:23 00:24 01:00 01:23 01:24 02:00 02:01 02:02 02:03 02:04 02:05

0 321 22 23 24 25 48 49 50 51 52 53 57 58

00:0000:00 00:01 00:11 00:24 01:00 01:01 02:0400:12

02:04

Output time code

Recorded video

Recorded time code

Video output

0 0 0 0

1 1 1 1 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 20 20 20 20 21 21

Rec start Rec stop

Skips

Rec start

Output time code

00:00 00:00 00:01 00:02 00:03 00:29 00:28 01:00 00:16 00:16 00:17

Recorded video

1 14 15

Recorded time code

00:00 00:01 00:14 00:15

00:16

Video output

0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 131313 14 14 14 15 15 1919 19 19 20 20 20 21 21

Rec start Rec stop

Skips

Rec start

00:00 00:03 00:02 00:13 00:14 00:15 00:16 00:17

0 1 2 1413 15 20 21

00:0000:00 00:01 00:02 00:03 00:23 00:24 01:01 00:1600:22

00:16

00:16 00:16 00:17 00:18

Output time code

Recorded video

Recorded time code

• In 24PN mode, recording is performed at 24-frame time code, and output is performed at 30-frame time code to match the 2:3 pull-down scheme used for video output.

• At a frame rate (capture frame rate) of 24P in 24PN mode, the speed of recording and the output time code matches actual time, but not at any speed other than 24P. (Example: at 60P recording progresses at 60/24 speed)

• Then the camera operates in Rec Run mode and the time code output at start of recording matches the recording time code.

• This is true also for frame rates other than 30P capture in 30PN mode and 25P capture in 25PN mode.

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24PN recording at 60P capture

25PN recording at 50P capture

30PN recording at 15P capture

25PN recording at 15P capture

Externally Locking the Time Code

The time code generator built into your AG-HPX370P/AGHPX371E may be locked to an external generator. It is also possible to lock an external time code generator to the internal generator.

Connections for externally locking the time code (examples)

As illustrated, both the reference video signals and the time code must be input.

Example 1: Locking the time code to

external signals

Reference time

code

Reference video

signal

GENLOCK IN

TC IN

Example 2: Connecting two or more AG-

HPX370P/AG-HPX371Es with one another, with one being used as the reference device.

Reference device

VIDEO OUT

TC OUT

TC IN

GENLOCK IN

VIDEO OUT

TC OUT

TC IN

GENLOCK IN

VIDEO OUT

TC OUT

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 NOTE

• In addition to an HD Y reference signal, a composite video signal can also be input as reference signal.

• Input composite video signals when the system mode is 480i (576i) (SD) and 720P.

• During HD-Y signal input in 720P system mode, GENLOCK input for the video signal is applied but the time code is delayed by 1 ﬁeld.

• If the reference GENLOCK input signal becomes irregular and recording cannot be normally performed, “TEMPORARY PAUSE IRREGULAR FRM SIG” blinks in red in the viewﬁnder and on the LCD screen and the current clip is divided. The continuity of the time code cannot be guaranteed. Recording resumes when the signal returns to normal. Recording will not resume if interval, one-shot or loop recording is in progress.

 NOTE

• Set the menu option TC VIDEO SYNCHRO to TC IN in the OUTPUT SEL screen and the menu option GL PHASE to COMPOSITE in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen on both units.

• Setting TC VIDEO SYNCHRO in the OUTPUT SEL screen to TC IN will supply the time code via TC IN to the next slave device without delay.

• The subcarrier in the VBS signal of the VIDEO OUT connector

of the camera cannot be externally locked.

To externally lock the time code

Follow the steps below.

Turn on the POWER switch.

Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN].

Set the COUNTER button to TC.

Supply a phase-relationship reference

time code (that conforms to the time code requirements) and reference video signals to the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors, respectively.

• Now the built-in time code generator is locked to the

TC OUT

VIDEO IN

SDI IN

HD SDI IN

TC IN

reference time code.

• When locked to an external time code generator, the time code is at all times locked to the external time code, which is displayed as a highlighted value on the counter indicator. Do not engage the recording mode during the few seconds it takes for the sync generator to stabilize.

• Once a slave relationship is established, the TC IN and

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GENLOCK IN connectors stay in slave status.* Note that the following events release slave status.

• When TC PRESET is performed

• When the REC SIGNAL option in the SYSTEM SETUP screen is set to 1394.

• The power is turned off

• The time code mode is switched

• The TCG switch is set to R-RUN

• When REC FORMAT and CAMERA MODE have been switched

* The slave function locks the time code to the TC IN

input and the device will use this time code even if time code input should subsequently cease.

External synchronisation of the camera when the time code is externally locked

When the time code is externally locked, the reference video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock the camera.

 NOTE

• To lock other devices externally to the AG-HPX370P/AGHPX371E, as the master device, make sure that the other devices are in the same camera mode as the AG-HPX370P/ AG-HPX371E. Note that if some of the connected devices use interlaced scanning while other devices use progressive scanning, there may be breaks in the video and time code.

• When 24P, 24PA or 24PN (native) is selected and the time code is externally locked, be sure to select a non-drop frame time code. The time code cannot be externally locked when drop frame mode is selected. When the time code is externally locked, the video may be distorted, but this is because of adjustment to 5-frame segments and not a malfunction.

Setting the user bits when the time code is externally locked

To externally lock user bits, set the setting menu UB MODE (RECORDING SETUP screen) to EXT. Regardless of an F-RUN or R-RUN setting of the TCG switch, the time code is slaved to user bit values input to the TC IN connector. For details, refer to [Setting Time Data] (page 64) and [Setting user bits] (page 67).

To unlock the externally locked time code

Discontinue external time code supply, then position the TCG switch at [R-RUN].

Cautions in switching the power source from battery to external power supply

Connect the DC IN socket with the external power supply before removing the battery, in order to keep the time code generator energized. If the battery is removed ﬁrst, there is no guarantee that the time code will stay externally locked.

Outputting the time code externally

To output time code from the camera’s TC OUT connector to a VTR or other recording device in sync with camera picture or playback picture, set the setting menu TC VIDEO SYNCRO (OUTPUT SEL) to VIDEO OUT. Set the menu option GL SELECT to SDI or COMPOSITE as required by supplied video output in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen and the menu option TC OUT to TCG/ TCR in the OUTPUT SEL screen.

AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E

VTR, etc.

SDI OUT

VIDEO OUT

 NOTE

When the setting menu TC VIDEO SYNCRO is set to VIDEO OUT, the time code is output via TC OUT in tune with VIDEO OUT delay.

GENLOCK and time code input/output connection and setup

GENLOCK input and camera output phase

(In phase:  Out of phase: ×)



120H

advance



120H

advance

VIDEO OUT,

SDI OUT (SD)

90H delay

 

90H delay

 

120H delay ×



120H delay

 

TC OUT



Recording

format

1080i

720P

480i (576i)

Camera operating conditions Camera setup

Video and reference

signal to be output

externally

SDI OUT (1080i)

VIDEO OUT COMPOSITE 90H advance

SDI OUT (1080i)

VIDEO OUT COMPOSITE 90H advance

SDI OUT (720P)

VIDEO OUT COMPOSITE

SDI OUT (720P)

VIDEO OUT COMPOSITE

SDI OUT (480i (576i))

VIDEO OUT

GENLOCK input GL PHASE SDI OUT (HD)

1080i

SD (480i (576i))

720P

SD (480i (576i))

SD (480i (576i)) Disabled No output

SDI

Counter Setting and Display

Pressing the COUNTER button to view the counter displays the counter value on the time code indicator in the LCD and in the viewﬁnder. The counter value is indicated in “Hour : Minute : Second” format. The counter value is not displayed during playback. The menu option REC COUNTER in the DISPLAY SETUP screen can be set to display two types of counters. TOTAL: provides a continuous count until reset by pressing the COUNTER RESET button. The counter value is retained

when P2 cards are replaced and when the power is turned off.

CLIP: The counter is reset to 0 at the start of each recording and allows you to keep track of clip recording time while

shooting the current clip.

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 NOTE

• Pressing the RESET button when the counter value is displayed resets the counter to 0.

• The counter value indicates values in the range between 0:00:00 and 9:59:59 in 1-second steps.

Viewﬁnder Screen Status Displays

T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 1 12 9 9 9 min B 9 0 %

P 2

L A C K I - P A U S E U S E R - 1

1394

PROXY

C A C

1 0 8 0 i AVC-I

100

P 3 .2 K

L T . B O X

N D 1

8 3 % N D 1

F E B 2 5 2 0 0 8 2

S P O T F 5 . 6

3 : 5 9 :Z599

6 0 : 2 4 P N D R S

1 2

= = = = = = = = 1/ 2 5 0

C H C H

F B C

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

EVF PEAK FREQ EVF SETTING EVF B. LIGHT EVF COLOR ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT

LOW

>>>

NORMAL

ZEBRA2 SPOT

70% 85%

EVF PEAK LEVEL

DISP L A Y SETUP

In addition to video, the viewﬁnder shows messages indicating camera settings and operating status, center markers, safety zone markers, zebra patterns and other indications.

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Viewﬁnder Status Indication Layout

The illustration below shows the indications (except MODE CHECK) that are displayed in the viewﬁnder.

For more information, see the following pages:

Selecting Viewﬁnder Display Information

To select items in the viewﬁnder screen, open the DISPLAY SETUP screen and turn on or off each item or type. Refer to the section [Using the menus] (page 129).

Screen displays

T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 1 12 9 9 9 min B 9 0 %

P 2

F U L L P - 1 - C L I PP A U S E U S E R - 1

1394

PROXY

C A C

1 0 8 0 i AVC-I

100

P 3 .2 K

L T . B O X

N D 1

8 3 % N D 1

F E B 2 5 2 0 0 8 2

S P O T F 5 . 6

3 : 5 9 :Z599

6 0 : 2 4 P N DR S

1 2

= = = = = = = = 1/ 2 5 0

C H C H

F B C

2 3

2425261

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23 22 21

8 9

10 11

1 Time code displays

Each press of the COUNTER button displays (or turns off) the indications listed below.

• (No indication)

• Counter:

Counter value (during recording only)

• TC: Time code value TC* is indicated when the time code value

cannot be correctly read from DVCPRO/DV connector input.

The colon between the seconds and the

frames changes to a period (.) in drop frame mode.

• tc: Time code value (frame digits are indicated in 24 frames)

tc* is indicated when the time code value

cannot be correctly read from DVCPRO/DV connector input.

The colon between the seconds and the

frames changes to a period (.) in drop frame mode.

• UB: User bit values

UB* is indicated when the user bit value

cannot be correctly read from DVCPRO/DV connector input.

20 19

18 17

132714 1512

• FR: Frame rate information for recording

• FR60I: 60i interlace mode (60 ﬁelds/s)

• FR60P: 60P progressive mode (60 frames/s)

• FR30P: 30P progressive mode (30 frames/s)

• FR24P*: 24P progressive mode (24 frames/s)

• FR24PA*: 24P advanced mode (24 frames/s)

• FR50I: 50i interlace mode (50 ﬁelds/s)

• FR50P: 50P progressive mode (50 ﬁelds/s)

• FR25P: 25P progressive mode (25 ﬁelds/s) * In FR24P and FR24PA modes, the last digit contains

the frame conversion sequence information.

 NOTE

When TC, tc and UB are locked to TC IN input, the characters in their icons change to outline characters When the HOLD button is used to temporarily freeze indications, the HOLD indication blinks.

2 Warnings

• P2 : Blinks when no P2 card is inserted or the

card is write protected.

•

FULL:

Blinks when there is no more space left on

the P2 card.

•

LACK:

Blinks in loop rec mode when there is not

enough space left on the P2 card.

• : Lights when the battery for the internal clock is depleted. For details, refer to [Charging the internal battery] (page 160).

 TC .

3 Backup unit displays

Month:

Year: 2000 – 2037

Seconds

Hours

Day of the month

Minutes

mmm dd yyyy hh:mm:ss

JAN (January), FEB (February), MAR (March), APR (April), MAY (May), JUN (June), JUL(July), AUG (August), SEP (September), OCT (October), NOV (November), DEC (December)

C H

-20dB 0dB

C H

-18dB 0dB

C H

• The following indications show the status of backup units connected to the DVCPRO/DV connector.

• The following indications are not displayed when the menu option 1394 CONTROL in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen is set to OFF.

• 1394

*: Recording

• 1394

h: Recording standby

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• 1394

The backup unit cannot be controlled.

• 1394: No backup unit is connected.

• 1394 – –:

A backup unit is connected but is not in

recording or recording standby status.

4 Recording format and system frequency indication

• System mode

• 1080i

• 720P

• 480i (576i)

• Recording format

(In 1080i, 720P system mode)

• AVC-I 100: AVC-Intra 100 format

• AVC-I 50: AVC-Intra 50 format

• DVCPRO HD: DVCPRO HD format (in 480 (576i) system mode)

• DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, DV

• System frequency

• 60 : 59.94 Hz

• 50 : 50 Hz

5 Information display

The following information is displayed depending on the situation.

• Performance of auto white balance and auto black balance

• Warning and error indication

• Information on switch and button operations

For details, refer to [Center Information Display] (page 78).

6 Proxy information display (optional)

This display provides information on proxy card errors and time remaining in proxy recording on an SD memory card.

7 Letter box recording display

This display appears in the 480i (576i) recording format when LETTER BOX is selected in the menu option ASPECT CONV in the SYSTEM SETUP screen.

8 Y GET brightness display

When the Y GET function is used, the image level at the center of the image is indicated in a range between 0% and 109%

9 Calendar

10 Recording/playback frame rate display

In native recording, the capture frame rate and recording and playback frame rates are displayed. Example: 60:24PN (recording 60P with the camera

frame rate set to a variable frame rate of

24PN) Playback applies a 2:3 pull-down to perform 24P over 60P, indicating that 24/60 speed slow playback is performed. In standard recording only the capture frame rate is indicated. Example: 24PA (recording 24PA using 2:3:3:2 pulldown

for over 60i recording)

11 Audio level meter display

HEAD ROOM at -20 dB

HEAD ROOM at -18 dB

By assigning MAG A. LVL (level meter magniﬁcation) to a user button makes it possible to switch to display magniﬁcation. For details, refer to [Audio level meter magniﬁcation] (page 82).

12 Shutter speed

The shutter speed is displayed here. In synchro scan mode, the display (time (minutes) display or shutter angle icon display) made in the menu option SYNC SCAN DISP in the DISPLAY SETUP screen is used.

13 DRS display

This indicates operation of the dynamic range stretcher function.

14 Iris display

Displays F values.

• NC appears when the lens connector is not

connected.

15 Auto-iris control displays

• SPOT: Auto iris control for spot light

• BACK: Auto iris control for backlight compensation

This indication also appears when the lens is set to manual iris, but is not active.

16 Zoom position display

Zoom positions are indicated in a range from Z00 (maximum wide angle) to Z99 (maximum zoom).

17 Recommended ND ﬁlter display

This indicates the most suitable ND ﬁlter to use under current shooting conditions.

18 ND ﬁlter display

• This indicates the selected ND ﬁlter.

• An ND -- indication means that the ND FILTER switch is incorrectly set (a position other than ND1 to ND4). Check ND FILTER switch position.

19 Gain display

Indicates the gain value set using the video ampliﬁer.

20 WHITE BAL switch position indication

Indicates the currently selected switch position and also white balance operation when AWB is preset. In ATW (Auto Tracking White Balance) mode, ATW is also indicated and LOCK is displayed when the function is locked.

21 FBC indication

Appears when the FBC function is engaged.

22 CAC indicator

Indicates that the chromatic aberration function of the lens is operating.

23 Scene ﬁle name display

Indicates the name of currently selected SCENE FILE (F1 to F6).

24 Remaining battery charge

As the remaining battery charge drops, the display changes as follows:    

. When the battery is completely discharged, (

) blinks. (When the AC adapter is being used, a display other than may appear: this is not a sign of malfunctioning.)

Batteries that indicate battery level in % (percent)

Such batteries indicate remaining battery level as follows.

• B%: 10 %~99 % Indicates the remaining battery level in %.

• MAX: Indicates that the battery is fully charged.

• EMP: Indicates that the remaining battery level

is less than 10 %.

Batteries that do not indicate capacity in % (percent)

Such batteries indicate the battery level in voltages.

• 13.5 V: Indication of current battery voltage.

25 Media remaining memory display

• Set the menu option P2CARD REMAIN in the DISPLAY SETUP screen to ONE-CARD to display the remaining time on the P2 card being recorded and show the number of the slot it resides in on the left. TOTAL displays the remaining time on both cards.

• In a mode check, ONE-CARD and TOTAL are alternately displayed.

• This display does not appear while remaining memory is calculated and when the camera is in USB device mode.

• A mode check during loop recording displays the standard recording time available to loop recording.

• Indicates remaining time in 1-minute increments from 0 to 999 minutes. 999 minutes and longer time periods are also indicated as 999 minutes.

• The display blinks when 2 minutes or less time is left.

26 Media information display

Indicates the slots that contain P2 cards and general information on the media.

• 1 On:

P2 card ready for recording

• 1 lights green:

P2 card selected for recording

• 1 ﬂashes:

The card is being recognized

• - : No card inserted

• P : Write-protected

• F : Full

• X : Cannot recognize

• E : P2 card in an invalid format (formatting will

take care of this problem)

• o : P2 card slot contains a PROXY card.

27 Recording and playback

• REC: Recording

• PAUSE:

Recording standby

• h : Playback pause

• q : Play

• y (t ) :

Fast-forward/fast-forward playback (fast-

reverse/fast-reverse playback)

• 4X y (4X t ) :

4x speed search

• CLIP h q (CLIP w h ) :

Clip forward (clip reverse), cue up of single

clips

• CLIP&T h q (CLIP&T w h ) :

Cue forward (cue back) to the start point of

clips and text memo points (when the menu option SEEK SELECT is set to CLIP&T in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen)

• START: Indicates that recording has started for a new

clip in one-clip recording mode.

• END: Indicates that compiling to a clip has

stopped in one-clip recording mode. During DISPLAY OFF, only the REC, START, and END displays are shown at the top right. (Also displayed at top right, when pre-recording, loop recording, interval recording or one-shot recording is set.)

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Special recording display

This display appears when the menu option REC FUNCTION in the RECORDING SETUP screen is set to INTERVAL, ONE SHOT or LOOP and when PRE REC is set to ON.

• L – : LOOP (loop recording)

• I – : INTERVAL, ONE SHOT

• P – : PRE REC

28 One-clip recording mode display

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• 1-CLIP: Indicates that recording has started for a new clip in one-clip recording mode.

• 1CLIP:

Indicates that recordings can be compiled to

a previous clip in one-clip recording mode.

Center Information Display

The following information displays (for details, refer to page 76) are provided.

P2 card recording and playback data indications

• BOS

Beginning of stream. No more data is available in the rearward playback direction.

• CANNOT PLAY

Appears when playback is disabled.

• CARD ERR (1) (2) (1/2) :

The number identiﬁes the P2 card that is giving trouble.

• UPDATING:

• CANNOT REC

Appears when recording cannot be started by pressing the REC button.

• EOS

End of stream. No more data is available in the forward playback direction.

• PRE REC ON (OFF) (INVALID)

Appears when the user button to which pre-recording has been assigned is pressed.

• SHOT MARK ON (OFF) (INVALID)

SHOT MARK appears when the user button or the lens RET button to which it has been assigned is pressed.

• SLOT SEL (INVALID)

Appears when pressing the user button to which SLOT SEL is assigned.

• TEXTMEMO (INVALID)

TEXT MEMO appears when the user button or the lens RET button to which it has been assigned is pressed.

Errors and warnings

Errors and warnings appear when something goes wrong with the camera or a P2 card malfunctions. If the problem cannot be solved by turning off the camera and turning it back on, try replacing the card and if that does not help, it may be necessary to consult your supplier.

• 1394

This error occurs in a 1394 connection or when signal faults occur.

Reading card data

• 1394 INITIAL ERROR: a connection error

• 1394 INPUT ERROR: an input error

• 1394 INPUT ERROR (OTHER FORMAT): (different input format)

• COPY INHIBITED: This indicates that a copy-guarded signal

entered DV format input from the DVCPRO/ DV connector.

• CLIP DISCONTINUED

This message appears in one-clip recording mode when conformity errors occur in a complied clip and the next recording cannot be complied to the clip.

• DIR ENTRY NG CARD

This message indicates that the directory on the card has become corrupted and that normal recording cannot be guaranteed if operation continues. Make a quick backup of card data and reformat the card.

• EXTERNAL1394 DISCONNECT

This message appears when the menu option 1394 CONTROL in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen is set to EXT and recording is attempted without connecting an external device to the DVCPRO/DV connector.

• FORMAT ERR !

This indicates a P2 card that does not meet the P2 card standard

• INCOMPATIBLE CARD

This message indicates that the inserted card does not meet required standards and cannot be used. It may also appear when a proxy card is inserted when the power is on.

• LOW BATTERY

This message indicates that the battery is depleted.

• REC WARNING

This is displayed during a recording error. Do the recording over. If this does not solve the problem, consult your supplier.

• CARD ERR (1) (2) (1/2): The number indicates the P2 card that is giving trouble.

• Turn the power off if the warning continues.

• If the warning persists after rerecording, replace the card with another card.

• ERROR: Other causes

• OVER MAX# CLIPS: The limit for the number of clips that can be recorded to one P2 card (up to 1000 clips) has been reached.

• PULL DOWN ERROR: Video pull-down sequence error in a mode such as 24P (25P)

•

REC RAM OVERFLOW: Overﬂow of recording memory

• RUN DOWN CARD

This message indicates that a P2 card has been overwritten the maximum number of times and that normal recording cannot be guaranteed if operation continues. It is best to replace such P2 cards with a new card.

• SYSTEM ERROR

This message indicates that a system error has occurred. This type of error can often be corrected by turning off the power and turning it back on again.

• CAM MICON ERROR: The microprocessor in the

camera is not responding.

• P2 CONTROL ERROR: a P2 control error has

occurred.

• P2 MICON ERROR: The P2 microprocessor does not respond

• TEMPORARY PAUSE IRREGULAR FRM SIG:

This message indicates that the input GENLOCK reference signal is irregular and that recording has been paused.

• TURN POWER OFF

This message indicates that an abnormal event has occurred, for example, that a card was removed during access or that a system mode change was made. Turn the power off and then turn it back on again.

• WIRELESS RF

This message indicates that reception from the wireless receiver is poor.

Camera status display

• ABB

ABB indicator

• ATW ACTIVE

Appears when the AUTO W/B BAL switch is set to AWB and ATW is running.

• ATW (ATW LOCK)

Appears when the WHITE BAL switch is set to B and ATW has been assigned.

• AUTO KNEE (ON/OFF)

Displayed when changing the AUTO KNEE switch position.

• AWB

AWB indicator

• AWB P3.2K/AWB P5.6K

Displays the color temperature assigned to PRST when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST. Also displayed when AWB is performed in the PRST position.

• BACK LIGHT (OFF)

Displayed during iris control when back light status is changed by pressing the user button to which BACK LIGHT is assigned.

• DRS ON (OFF)

Displayed when DRS operation has been changed.

• GAIN**dB

Displayed when GAIN is switched.

• ND NG

Displayed when the ND ﬁlter is not positioned correctly.

• SCENE******

Displays the name of a scene ﬁle selected by turning the SCENE FILE dial.

• SHUTTER 1/**** (OFF)

Displayed when the shutter speed is changed.

• SPOT LIGHT (OFF)

Displayed during iris control when back light status is changed by pressing the user button to which SPOT LIGHT is assigned.

• FBC ON (OFF)

Displayed when FBC operation has been changed.

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Checking and displaying shooting status

• Hold down the DISP/MODE CHK button in recording standby or during recording to display the settings of each shooting function, the list of functions assigned to USER buttons and all other information. Release the button to return to the regular screen.

• Press the DISP/MODE CHK button during recording

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standby or recording clears all displays. Press again to return to the regular display.

• These settings are maintained when the unit is turned off and also when switching media and operating mode.

• The following items can be displayed in the viewﬁnder and on the LCD monitor by pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button or by conﬁguring the menu option OTHER DISPLAY in the DISPLAY SETUP screen.

DISP/MODE CHK button

Displays that

No Displays

1 Time code displays 2 Warnings 3 Backup unit displays

Recording format and

system frequency

indication

5 Information display

Proxy information display

7 8 Y GET brightness display 9 Calendar

11 Audio level meter display 12 Shutter speed 13 DRS display 14 Iris display 15 Auto-iris control displays 16 Zoom position display

18 ND ﬁlter display

19 Gain display

21 FBC indication 22 CAC indicator 23 Scene ﬁle name display

24 Remaining battery charge

26 Media information display

27 Recording and playback

(optional)

Letter box recording display

Recording/playback frame

rate display

Recommended ND ﬁlter

display

WHITE BAL switch position indication

Media remaining memory

display

MODE CHECK

brings up

Displays opened or hidden by settings in the

Displays that DISPLAY



  



    

   

                   

   

  

        



OFF clears

Is not cleared Is not cleared Is not cleared

Is not cleared



Goes on when battery

charge drops



Goes on when battery

charge drops



Lights when SLOT SEL

is performed



Appears at top right

only during recording

and in special recording



ALL PARTIAL OFF

– – – – – – – – – – –

– – – –

– – – – – – – – – – –

– – –

– – – –

– – –

 

modes

OTHER DISPLAY option

–

: Not affected, : Opens, ×: Clears



Does not indicate 0 dB



Displays only ATW.

LOCK, P3.2K and

P5.6K

Other menus that clear

displays

–

: Not affected

CARD/BATT

× × –

Date/Time

× –

LEVEL METER × – × – × – × –

Zoom

× –

× × –

× –

× × –

CARD/BATT

Lights when SLOT

SEL is performed ×

Appears at top right only during recording and in

special recording

modes

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CARD/BATT

–

Displays that

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One-clip recording mode

*1 Only the warning that a P2 card has not been inserted is not displayed.

display

MODE CHECK

brings up

   

Displays that DISPLAY



OFF clears



Displays opened or hidden by settings in the

OTHER DISPLAY option

–

: Not affected, : Opens, ×: Clears

ALL PARTIAL OFF

MODE CHECK indication

MODE CHECK provides an almost complete set of camera information. Items 1 to 5 below are provided only by MODE CHECK.

Appears when

recording to a clip is

started or stopped

Other menus that clear

displays

–

: Not affected

–

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1 P2 card slot status display

Displays status for P2 card slots 1 and 2.

• ACTIVE:

Indicates cards that are ready for read and write operations (includes cards selected for recording)

• ACCESSING:

Indicates a card that is currently read or being written to

• INFO READING:

Card in the recognition phase

• FULL: No more space available on the P2 card

• PROTECTED:

The P2 card is write-protected.

• NOT SUPPORTED:

The P2 card cannot be used or recognized.

• FORMAT ERROR:

The P2 card is not properly formatted.

• NO CARD:

No card has been inserted.

• PROXY: (optional)

Proxy card

• No indication:

The camera is in the USB DEVICE mode

2 Information on user button and lens RET button assignment

3 AWB, ABB error display

4 Battery type

5 One-clip recording mode display

Information to check what functions are assigned to user buttons and the lens RET button are provided in the following sections. For details, refer to [Assigning functions to USER buttons] (page 61). For details, refer to [RET SW] (page 138).

A mode check indicates when AWB and ABB fail to operate normally.

This indicates the battery type selected for detection of remaining battery charge.

For details, refer to [One-clip recording mode display] (page 78).

Center marker display

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P 2

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Audio level meter magniﬁcation

A center marker is displayed when the menu option MARKER in the DISPLAY SETUP screen is set to ON.

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 NOTE

The center marker display appears only on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder. It is not superimposed on signals output via the VIDEO OUT and SDI OUT connectors.

Safety zone markers

A safety zone marker is displayed when the menu option SAFETY ZONE is selected in the DISPLAY SETUP screen.

• OFF: Not displayed

• 90%: indicates the display area on a normal household TV

• 4:3: Indicates display area available at a 4:3 aspect ratio.

• 13:9: Indicates the display area available at a 13:9 aspect ratio.

• 14:9: Indicates the display area available at a 14:9 aspect ratio.

Press the user button to which MAG A. LVL has been assigned to display a magniﬁcation of the audio level meter (available also when LEVEL METER in the DISPLAY SETUP menu is set to OFF). Press the button again to return to normal audio level meter size. Turning on MODE CHECK during audio level meter magniﬁcation clears the audio level meter display. After MODE CHECK use, the audio level meter reappears at normal size.

2 1 3 4 5

1 Channel display

This displays the currently monitored audio channel.

2 Input system display

This displays the audio input system (AUDIO IN switch).

• FRONT

• W.L. (WIRELESS)

• REAR

3 Standard level bar

This bar indicates a -20 dB or -18 dB headroom level depending on the menu option HEADROOM setting in the AUDIO SETUP menu.

4 Peak hold display

Holds the audio peak level indication for 1 second.

5 Excessive level indicator

An audio level that is set too high is indicated in red.

 NOTE

• The safety zone is not displayed when 4:3, 13:9 or 14:9 is

selected when SYSTEM MODE is set to 480-59.94i (576-50i) and ASPECT CONV is set to SIDE CROP or LETTER BOX.

• Safety zone markers appear only on the LCD monitor and in

the viewﬁnder. They are not superimposed on signals output via the VIDEO OUT and SDI OUT connectors.

Zebra pattern display

SPOTOFFON

109%

ZEBRA 2 DETECT

ZEBRA 2

ZEBRA 1 DETECT

The AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E can display two zebra patterns. Turning the ZEBRA switch on displays the zebra pattern set in the menu in the viewﬁnder and LCD monitor. A menu setting makes it possible to also display the zebra pattern on video output via the VIDEO OUT connector.

ZEBRA switch

Use the DISPLAY SETUP screen to set the level of zebra pattern display.

Item Setting Description

ZEBRA1 DETECT

ZEBRA2 DETECT

ZEBRA2 ON, SPOT, OFF

50%…70%…109%

50%…85%…109%

Sets the level of the

right-leaning zebra

pattern 1.

Sets the level of the

left-leaning zebra

pattern 2.

Selects the ZEBRA2

type.

OUTPUTSEL screen

Item Setting Description

ON:

Displays the zebra pattern

VIDEO OUT

ZEBRA

shown on the LCD monitor and viewﬁnder of this camera also in video output via the VIDEO OUT connector.

OFF:

The zebra pattern is not displayed in video output from the VIDEO OUT connector.

Speciﬁes whether or not the zebra pattern is superimposed on VIDEO OUT signals.

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Underlined values indicate factory defaults. SPOT: A video level between ZEBRA1 and ZEBRA2

displays a zebra pattern.

Image level

To display a zebra pattern on video output via the VIDEO OUT connector, make the required settings in the OUTPUT SEL screen.

Focus assist function

EXPANDED EXPANDED

Pressing the FOCUS ASSIST button magniﬁes the image at the center to facilitate focusing. Set the menu option FOCUS BAR to ON in the DISPLAY SET UP screen to display the FOCUS BAR.

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FOCUS ASSIST button

 NOTE

This function magniﬁes only the image at the center of the LCD monitor and viewﬁnder. It is not superimposed on signals output via the VIDEO OUT and SDI OUT connectors.

EXPANDED: (FOCUS ASSIST button)

Trebles the size of the center of the image. The status indication and the zebra pattern disappears and EXPANDED appears at the top of the screen.

• The EXPANDED display is available only during recording and does not work in external input mode.

 NOTE

In VIDEO OUT and SDI OUT, the center of the image is not magniﬁed and status indications do not appear.

FOCUS BAR: (DISPLAY SETUP menu)

The length of the bar indicates whether the image is in focus. The FOCUS BAR extends to the far right when the image is in focus.

Out of focus The bar extends to the

right when the image is

in focus.

Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

SAFETY ZONE FOCUS BAR

LCD SETTING

SELF SHOOT LCD BACKLIGHT SYNC SCAN DISP

90%

ON RETURN

CHANGE

DATE/TIME OFF

NORMAL

sec

MARKER

DISP L A Y SETUP

[ ]

LCD COLOR LEVEL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

LCD SETTING

[+]

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD CONTRAST

[ ]

[+]

[ ]

[+]

[ ]

LCD COLOR LEVEL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

LCD SETTING

[+]

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD CONTRAST

[ ]

[+]

[ ]

[+]

Using the LCD Monitor

Turn on the POWER switch of the AG-

HPX370P/AG-HPX371E.

Slide the OPEN button in the arrow A direction

to open the LCD monitor.

Use the subscreen in the menu option LCD

SETTING in the DISPLAY SETUP screen to adjust screen color level, brightness and contrast.

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

• At LCD SETTING of the DISPLAY SETUP screen, select CHANGE.

Use the JOG dial button to select an item.

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 NOTE

The LCD monitor opens to an angle of 120 degrees. Attempts to open it further will damage the monitor.

Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for most

convenient viewing.

• The monitor can turn up to 180 degrees towards the lens and up to 90 degrees towards you.

 NOTE

To prevent camera-recorder failure, do not use force when adjusting the monitor (when open).

Press the JOG dial button, and turn the JOG

dial button to adjust the selected item.

 NOTE

• Pressing the RESET button when a value that can be adjusted is selected in the setting menu LCD SETTING will return the setting to its factory default.

• When closing the LCD monitor make sure that it is shut tight.

• In an environment with sudden temperature changes, condensation may form on the liquid crystal surface of the monitor. If this happens, wipe off the moisture with a soft, dry cloth.

• When a cloth is used to wipe dew or dirt off the LCD monitor, discoloration may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The discoloration disappears in a few minutes.

• When the camera-recorder is very cold, the video image in the LCD monitor will appear slightly darker immediately after the power is turned on. Once the interior of the camerarecorder warms up, the LCD monitor delivers normal brightness.

• The image on the LCD monitor may remain if the battery or

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the power plug of an external DC power supply is removed when the camera is on. This is normal and not a malfunction. This image will disappear if the camera is left idle.

• Image lag may increase at low temperatures, but this is not a malfunction.

Self-portrait Shooting

When shooting with the LCD display angled 180 degrees towards the lens, you can set the menu option SELF SHOOT to MIRROR, to horizontally ﬂip the video image on the LCD display, and allow you to view a mirror image while shooting. Note that only the video image on the LCD monitor is horizontally ﬂipped, not the actual video being recorded. This function clears any status display, waveform and vectorscope display on the LCD monitor. Setting menus and thumbnail displays are not ﬂipped horizontally.

Waveform monitor function

Assign the WFM function to a user button and press that user button to display a waveform for an image in the LCD monitor. Another press of the WFM button closes the waveform display.

• The menu option WFM (page 138) in the SW MODE

screen allows you to switch between the waveform and vectorscope displays.

• The waveform display does not appear in the viewﬁnder.

• The waveform display does not appear when the focus

assist (EXPANDED) function is used.

• The waveform display cannot be recorded.

Adjusting and Setting up the Viewﬁnder

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

EVF PEAK FREQ

EVF SETTING

EVF B. LIGHT EVF COLOR ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT

LOW RETURN

CHANGE

ZEBRA2 SPOT

100%

85%

EVF PEAK LEVEL

DISP L A Y SETUP

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

EVF SETTING

EVF BRIGHTNESS

EVF CONTRAST

[ ]

[+]

[ ]

[+]

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

EVF SETTING

EVF BRIGHTNESS

EVF CONTRAST

[ ]

[+]

[ ]

[+]

Adjusting Right and Left Viewﬁnder Position

Loosen the viewﬁnder left-right positioning

rings.

Slide the viewﬁnder right and left to ﬁnd a

position that facilitates viewing.

Tighten

Viewﬁnder left-right positioning ring

Tighten the viewﬁnder left-right positioning

rings.

Using the Viewﬁnder

Turn on the POWER switch.

Use the subscreen in the menu option EVF

SETTING in the DISPLAY SETUP screen to adjust screen brightness and contrast.

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

• Select CHANGE in the EVF SETTING.

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Diopter Adjustment

Turn on the POWER switch on the camera.

• Look at the image in the viewﬁnder.

Turn the diopter adjusting ring until you get the

sharpest possible image in the viewﬁnder.

Diopter adjusting ring

Use the JOG dial Button to select items to set.

Press the JOG dial button to select an item and

turn the button to make adjustments.

 NOTE

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

EVF PEAK FREQ

EVF SETTING EVF B. LIGHT EVF COLOR ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT

LOW

>>>

NORMAL

ZEBRA2 SPOT

100%

85%

EVF PEAK LEVEL

DISP L A Y SETUP

• Pressing the RESET button when an adjustable value is selected in the setting menu EVF SETTING will return that setting to its factory default.

• The LCD monitor will appear darker than usual if the camera recorder is cold when it is turned on. The display will return to its normal brightness as it warms up.

• The issues described below are viewﬁnder phenomena that may occur under certain conditions but do not indicate a

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malfunction. Nor do they affect recording or output signals.

- Primary colors (red, blue and green) may be seen when

moving eye position in the viewﬁnder.

- At low temperature, the screen image may have an irregular

pink cast.

- When the camera is off, there may be black stripes across

the screen. They disappear when the camera is turned on.

• Image lag may increase at low temperatures, but this is not a malfunction.

Emphasizing Image Outlines

Emphasizing outlines of images in the viewﬁnder and on the LCD monitor makes it easier to focus. This function does not affect video output from the camera or video recorded by the camera.

Adjust EVF PEAK LEVEL and EVF PEAK

FREQ in the DISPLAY SETUP screen.

Setting the viewﬁnder to monochrome mode

Set the menu option EVF COLOR to OFF in the DISPLAY SETUP screen to change the viewﬁnder to monochrome mode.

Handling setup data

F1 Default value

SCENE FILE

(Factory defaults)

SCENE FILE screen INTIAL

SCENE FILE screen LOAD/SAVE

F2 Default value

F3 Default value

F4 Default value

F5 Default value

F6 Default value

F1 Current value

SCENE FILE

(Current operating status values)

F2 Current value

F3 Current value

F4 Current value

F5 Current value

F6 Current value

F1 Saved value

SCENE FILE

(Saved camera values)

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

SCENE

FILE 1

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

SCENE

FILE 2

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

SCENE

FILE 3

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

SCENE

FILE 4

USER FILE1

USER FILE2

USER FILE3

USER FILE4

USER FILE initial value

USER FILE

(Factory defaults)

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen USER FILE � INTIAL

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen USER FILE � LOAD/SAVE

CARD FUNCTIONS screen SCENE FILE � LOAD/SAVE

*1: SCENE FILE dial unit *2: All files F1 to F6

Current USER FILE values

USER FILE

(Current operating status values)

Saved USER FILE values

USER FILE

(Saved camera values)

SCENE FILE

(SD CARD)

USER FILE

(SD CARD)

F2 Saved value

F3 Saved value

F4 Saved value

F5 Saved value

F6 Saved value

CARD FUNCTIONS screen USER FILE � LOAD/SAVE

AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E

SD CARD

Conﬁguration of setup data ﬁles

This camera makes it possible to save a scene ﬁle to each of the F1 to F6 positions on the SCENE FILE dial. Use of an SD memory card makes it possible to save up to four of the F1 to F6 ﬁles on an SD card for later retrieval. The setting menu values can be stored as a user ﬁle in the camera and up to four ﬁles can be stored on the SD memory card. The setting data ﬁles are conﬁgured as shown below.

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 NOTE

• Running the menu option MENU INIT in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen returns all current operating status values and saved camera values in the F1 to F6 scene ﬁles as well as in the user ﬁle to their factory defaults. This function does not return the TIMEZONE setting to its factory default.

• Setting data ﬁle operations may end in error during playback or when the menu option PC MODE is set to ON in the SYSTEM SETUP screen. Set PC MODE to OFF before performing ﬁle operations.

• SCENE FILE and USER FILE settings cannot be operated when recordings can be compiled to a previous clip in one-clip recording mode (i.e., when “1CLIP” is displayed). Close the menu and press the STOP button for about 2 seconds to stop the clip compiling process, and then perform the operation.

Setting Data Using an SD memory card

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT

RETURN

CHANGE

>>>

SCENE FILE

CARD F U NCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

USER FILE

SD CARD FORMAT

>>> >>>

RETURN

EXECUTE

SCENE FINE

CARD F U NCTIONS

By saving up to four ﬁles of setup menu settings on an SD or SDHC memory card (optional accessory), you can create a setup card that will allow you to quickly conﬁgure camera settings before recording.

Handling SD memory cards

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An SD memory card may be inserted or removed, either before or after the power is turned on.

To insert an SD memory card

Open the slot cover, insert the SD memory card (optional accessory) in the slot with the label side of the card facing upwards and close the slot cover.

Formatting, Writing and Reading an SD memory card

Open the CARD FUNCTIONS screen from the setting menu to format SD memory cards, write setting data to SD memory cards and to read data stored on an SD memory card.

Use of SD memory cards in a non-SD/SDHC format formatted on a device other than this camera will display a FORMAT ERROR message at the top right of the screen. Reformat such SD cards in the camera before use. See [To format an SD memory card] (this page).

 NOTE

• An SD memory card must be inserted with the right side facing the slot. If the card cannot be inserted, it may the wrong side up or back-to-front. Do not force it into the slot. Check the card before reinserting it.

• Use only SD memory cards that conform to the SD standard or the SDHC standard in this camera.

Be sure to read [SD memory card precautions] (page 24) regarding SD memory handling.

To remove the SD memory card

Open the slot cover and make sure that the BUSY lamp is not on before pushing the SD memory card further into the slot and releasing it. This will cause the SD memory card to pop out of the slot. Remove the SD memory card and close the slot cover.

To format an SD memory card

 NOTE

SD memory cards may be formatted via the thumbnail screen.

For more information, see [Formatting SD memory cards] (page 124).

Select SD CARD FORMAT item in CARD

FUNCTIONS, then press the JOG dial button.

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

Select EXCUTE, then press the JOG dial

button.

SD memory cards must not be used or stored in an environment where they may be

• Exposed to high temperatures/humidities;

• Exposed to water droplets; or

• Electrically charged.

For storage, the SD memory card must be kept inserted into the AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E with the lid closed.

Select YES in the conﬁrmation screen and

press the JOG dial button.

• “SD CARD FORMAT OK” appears and the SD memory card is formatted.

 NOTE

Check that no important data remains on a card before formatting since data erased by formatting cannot be recovered.

The card will not be formatted if the following message appears when the JOG dial button is pressed:

Error message Remedy

SD CARD FORMAT NG NO CARD (No SD memory card inserted.)

SD CARD FORMAT NG ERROR (SD memory card cannot be formatted.)

SD CARD FORMAT NG WRITE PROTECT (SD memory card is writeprotected.)

SD CARD FORMAT NG CANNOT ACCESS (SD memory card not accessible).

Insert an SD memory card.

The card may be defective. Replace the card.

Remove the card and cancel the protect.

The SD memory card is not accessible. When the current access operation ends, reformat the card.

How to Use Scene File Data

• Each position of the SCENE FILE dial stores settings for speciﬁc shooting situations.

• When shooting, you can retrieve the necessary ﬁle instantly using scene ﬁle dial.

• You can also use menu options to change set scene ﬁle values. A modiﬁed scene ﬁle can be saved to each scene ﬁle dial position.

SCENE FILE dial

• Note that changing scene ﬁles during recording will not change VFR and frame rate settings. To make such changes, set the camera to recording standby status.

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 Factory setting

• F1: SCENE

File suitable for normal shooting.

• F2: SCENE FLUO.

File suitable for shooting under ﬂuorescent lights, ie. indoors.

• F3: SCENE SPARK

File suitable for SD shooting with a greater range of resolution, coloring and contrast.

• F4: SCENE B-STR

File for increasing the contrast of dark areas, such as when shooting sunsets.

• F5: SCENE CINE V

File suitable for shooting movie-like scenes where the contrast is to be emphasized.

• F6: SCENE CINE D

File suitable for shooting movie-like scenes where the dynamic range is to be emphasized.

 NOTE

Changes to scene ﬁles do not affect SYSTEM MODE settings. Use the SYSTEM SETUP screen to make such changes.

Changing scene ﬁle settings

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

SKIN TONE DTL V DETAIL FREQ

NAME EDIT

NORM1

OFF

THIN

RETURN

CHANGE

MATRIX

SCEN E F ILE F3:SPARK

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

SKIN TONE DTL V DETAIL FREQ

NAME EDIT

NORM1

OFF

THIN RETURN

CHANGE

MATRIX

SCEN E F ILE F3:SPARK

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

S P A R K

SW POSITION F3

NAME E D IT

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

VFR FRAME RATE (SYNCHRO SCAN) DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING

RETURN

LOAD

SAVE

INITIAL

CHROMA LEVEL 0

0 0

LOAD SAVE INIT

SCEN E F ILE

 Example1: Change the name of the scene

ﬁle.

Turn the scene ﬁle dial, then select the scene

ﬁle to be changed.

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Select the menu option NAME EDIT in the

SCENE FILE screen, then press the JOG dial button.

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

When the screen shown below appears, use

the JOG dial button to enter a 6-character ﬁle name.

• Turning the JOG dial button changes the character

display in the following order: space ()  alphabet (A to Z)  numerics (0 to 9)  symbols (; : < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^_-./).

• If the RESET button is pressed when the ﬁlename has been set, the characters are cleared.

• After you ﬁnish setting the ﬁlename, press the MENU button. This completes the NAME EDIT change. A change that has been conﬁrmed is retained after a power down and is not affected by dial position. Items set for the scene ﬁle are also retained.

Select CHANGE and press the JOG dial button.

 Example2: Save the F1 scene ﬁle to the

camera.

Select the menu option LOAD/SAVE/INT in the

SCENE FILE screen, then press the JOG dial button.

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

Select SAVE and press the JOG dial button.

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

VFR FRAME RATE (SYNCHRO SCAN) DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING

RETURN

LOAD

SAVE

INITIAL

CHROMA LEVEL 0

0 0

LOAD SAVE INIT

SCEN E F ILE

YES

SAVE ?

SCENE FILE

PUSH SET

SAVE

COMPLETED !

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT

RETURN

CHANGE

>>>

SCENE FILE

CARD F U NCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

READ WRITE

FILE 1 FILE 2 FILE 3 FILE 4

1 >>> >>> NO FILE NO FILE

TITLE RELOAD >>>

NO FILE NO FILE

FILE SELECT

SCEN E F ILE(SD CARD)

Select YES and press the JOG dial button.

• To return to the menu level above, press the MENU button.

Saving scene ﬁles and other settings on SD memory cards

You can save up to four scene ﬁle settings or other settings as ﬁles on an SD memory card, and you can also load them from the card.

• Current scene ﬁle settings are automatically saved in the camera and written to an SD memory card. When data has been read from an SD memory card, the current settings are rewritten at the same time as the data saved inside the unit.

• The data in all the scene ﬁles, F1 to F6, is rewritten.

Be sure to read [Handling SD memory cards] (page 90) regarding SD memory handling.

The following procedure shows how to save scene ﬁles.

Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON.

Select the menu option SCENE FILE in the

CARD FUNCTIONS screen, then press the JOG dial button.

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

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

• “PROCESSING” appears and the following message is shown when all settings have been completed.

• After changing the scene ﬁle settings, to return to the settings to the previously saved values, select LOAD in step 2 and perform the operation described in step 3.

• To return the scene ﬁle settings to their factory defaults, select INITIAL in step 2 and perform the operation described in step 3.

• To save and read user ﬁle settings or return them to their factory defaults, open the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen and run USER FILE in the same way as when handling scene ﬁles.

Select CHANGE and press the JOG dial button.

• Select the menu option USER FILE for other settings.

Select the ﬁle number (1 to 4) using the JOG

dial button.

• Press the JOG dial button again to conﬁrm the setting.

Select WRITE and press the JOG dial button,

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

READ WRITE

FILE 1 FILE 2 FILE 3 FILE 4

1 >>> RETURN

EXECUTE

NO FILE

TITLE RELOAD >>>

NO FILE NO FILE

FILE SELECT

SCEN E F ILE(SD CARD)

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

YES

TITLE EDIT

T I T L E 1

PUSH SET

WRITE FILE 1

SCEN E F ILE(SD CARD)

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

YES

TITLE EDIT

T I T L E 1

PUSH SET

WRITE FILE 1

SCEN E F ILE(SD CARD)

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Press the cursor button, turn the JOG dial

then select EXECUTE and press the JOG dial button.

button to move to YES and again press the JOG dial button.

• In the following example, TITLE 1 is the ﬁlename.

• When writing is completed, WRITE OK appears.

To title a ﬁle

Perform steps 1 to 5.

Use the JOG dial button to select characters,

then press the JOG dial button to move to the next character.

• You can input any of the following characters: Space, A to Z, 0 to 9, : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^_-./

• You can erase all characters using the RESET button.

When all entries have been made, move the

cursor to the right of the entered title.

Select YES and press the JOG dial button.

To load a ﬁle

Perform steps 1 to 4. Select READ in step 5, select EXECUTE and press the JOG dial button. READ OK appears when loading completes. Like scene ﬁles, process user ﬁles by using the menu option USER FILE in the CARD FUNCTION screen.

Reloading Files From an SD Memory Card

Perform steps 1 to 3, move to TITLE RELOAD so that YES is displayed in step 5, and press the JOG dial button. The ﬁle is reloaded.

• “WRITE OK” appears when the title is written.

 NOTE

• If WRITE NG FORMAT ERROR appears, format the SD memory card.

• If WRITE NG WRITE PROTECT appears, change the lock tab position to enable writing.

• If WRITE NG CANNOT ACCESS appears, quit all other operations (such as playback) before proceeding.

• If WRITE NG ERROR appears, the SD memory card may be defective. Replace it.

Chapter 5 Preparation

Power Supply

A battery or an external DC power supply can be used as the power supply for the camera-recorder.

Using a Battery

The following is a list of batteries that have been tested and veriﬁed to work with the camera. Anton/Bauer batteries PROPAC14, TRIMPACK14 HYTRON50, HYTRON140 DIONIC90, DIONIC160 IDX batteries NP-L7, ENDURA7, ENDURA10 Sony batteries BP-GL65/95 PAG batteries PAGL95

 NOTE

• Although other batteries may be used by changing the menu setting, it is recommended that you use batteries that have been tested and veriﬁed to work with camera.

• Charge the battery with the battery charger before using it. (Please refer to the battery charger’s instruction manual for information about charging.)

Insert the battery and slide it in the direction of

the arrow.

Release lever

 NOTE

Removing the battery

Completely push down and hold the release lever on the battery holder. Then, slide the battery in the opposite direction to the arrow while holding the lever down.

Chapter 5 Preparation

Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type

Using an Anton/Bauer Battery

Mount an Anton/Bauer battery.

Power supply output connector for lighting

Lighting control switch

(DC OUT 12 V 4.5 A)

Anton/Bauer Battery

Set the battery type.

• Select the battery type listed under BATTERY SELECT. Select the menu option BATTERY SELECT from the setting menu BATTERY SETUP screen.

 NOTE

The Anton/Bauer battery holder includes both a power supply output connector for lighting and a lighting control switch, which are convenient when attaching a light. Please contact Anton/Bauer for information about

the lighting system.

Chapter 5 Preparation

When using a V-mount type battery

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

 



Mount the V-mount adapter plate. Insert the plate and slide it as shown below.

• To remove the plate, slide the release lever downwards.

Release lever

When using an NP battery

Mount a V-mount adapter plate on the camera.

Refer to [When using a V-mount type battery] (this page).

Attach a holder plate on the NP battery case.

• When the battery plate comes with a packing, ﬁrst insert the packing in the battery case.

(1) Remove the screw at the bottom of the cover

and remove the cover.

(2) Line up the openings in the battery case and

battery plate and use the supplied screws to

fasten the case to the plate. (3) Tighten the power supply connector screw. (4) Insert the removed top cover in the direction of

the arrow. (5) Line up the openings in the lower cover (metal

part) and the case and use the securing screw

to fasten them together.

Setting the battery type

• Select the battery type listed under BATTERY SELECT. Select the menu option BATTERY SELECT from the setting menu BATTERY SETUP screen.

• When using a battery not listed under BATTERY SELECT: If it is a NiCd battery, select “NiCd14 (14 V)” and set each item according to the battery characteristics. If it is not a NiCd battery, select TYPE A or TYPE B and set each item according to the battery characteristics. For details, refer to [BATTERY SETUP screen] (page 144).

 NOTE

• For information about the V-mount adapter plate, please

contact the store where you purchased the camera-recorder.

• With the V-mount adapter plate installed, % (percent) values

cannot be displayed when using batteries that show the remaining battery capacity.

Use of the external DC power

supply

Connect the external DC power supply to the

DC IN socket on the unit.

DC cable

DC IN Socket

Use of external DC power supply Make sure that the output voltage of the external DC power supply meets the rated voltage of the camera before making a connection. The output current of the external DC power supply should be large enough to provide the connected camera with its total amperage needs with a reasonable margin. Use the following formula to calculate the total amperage of the camera.

total power consumption ÷ voltage When the power is turned on, a rush current occurs. If the power supply is insufﬁcient during this time, the camera may be damaged. Therefore, we recommend using an external DC power supply that provides at least twice the total power consumed by the camera and all the devices connected to the unit that power on when the camera powers on (example: lens, wireless microphone receiver). The DC cable should be a two-core 18 AWG (or larger) shielded cable (nominal cross-sectional area: 0.824 mm

Chapter 5 Preparation

External DC

power supply

Turn “ON” the power switch of the external DC

power supply. (If the power switch is available on the external DC power supply)

Turn the camera-recorder power switch ON.

• When using an external power supply other than the AC adapter, check the DC IN socket pin information to ensure correct polarity. If a +12 V power supply is accidentally connected to the GND terminal, this could cause a ﬁre or personal injury.

Pin No. Signal

1 GND

2, 3

4 +12 V

CASE

—

Frame GND

 NOTE

• When both the battery and the external DC power supply are connected, power is supplied from the external DC power supply. The battery can be removed or mounted while using an external DC power supply.

• When using an external DC power supply, make sure you turn on the external DC power supply before turning on the camera-recorder’s power switch. If this sequence is reversed, the camera-recorder may malfunction due to slow rising of the external DC power supply voltage.

• To connect a battery to the DC IN connector, select BATTERY in the menu option EXT DC IN SEL, and select the battery type in the menu option BATTERY SELECT in the BATTERY SETUP screen. Note that with these settings, the “%” indication cannot be displayed, even for batteries capable of indicating remaining power.

Chapter 5 Preparation

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

Mounting the Lens

Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the

mount cap.

Lens Clamping Lever

Mount Cap

To mount the lens, align the indentation at the

top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens.

Lower the lens lever to ﬁrmly tighten the lens.

Secure the cable through the cable clamp, and

plug it into the LENS connector.

Cable clamp

Mark

LENS Connector

For details on the current provided by the lens terminal, refer to page 175.

Adjust the lens ﬂange back.

For details, refer to [Adjusting the Lens Flange Back] (page 99).

 NOTE

• Please refer to the lens instruction manual for guidance on lens handling.

• When the lens is removed, install the mount cap to protect the device.

Adjusting the Lens Flange Back

If images are not clearly focused at both telephoto and wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the ﬂange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image formation surface). Once adjusted, the ﬂange back does not need to be re-adjusted as long as the same lens is mounted on the camera.

 NOTE

Please also refer to the lens instruction manual for directions on adjustment and locations of individual lens parts.

Mount the lens on the camera.

• Make sure you connect the lens cable.

Set the lens iris to manual, and fully open the

iris.

Set the zoom ring to the wide-angle position

and turn the F.f (ﬂange focus) ring to adjust focus.

• Do not move the distance ring during focusing.

Repeat Steps 5 to 7 until the lens is in focus at

both the telephoto and wide-angle positions.

Firmly tighten the F.f ring clamping screw.

Chapter 5 Preparation

Approximately 3 m

Place the ﬂange back adjustment chart about

3 m from the lens and adjust the lighting on the chart to obtain an appropriate video output level.

• If the video level is too high, use the ﬁlters or the shutter.

Loosen the F.f (Flange focus) ring clamping

screw.

 NOTE

F.b (Flange back) may be indicated on some lenses.

Set the zoom ring to the telephoto position,

either manually or by electric drive.

Shoot the ﬂange back adjustment chart and

turn the distance ring to adjust focus.

100

Chapter 5 Preparation

White Shading Compensation

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

SHADING(USER) CAC CAC PROPERTY CAC CARD READ CAC FILE DELETE CAC FILE INIT

DEFAULT

>>>

ON >>> >>>

IRIS ADJUST >>>

>>> >>>

SHADING SELECT

LENS S E TUP

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

SHADING(USER) CAC CAC PROPERTY CAC CARD READ CAC FILE DELETE CAC FILE INIT

DEFAULT

USER1

USER2 USER3

OFF

IRIS ADJUST >>>

>>> >>>

SHADING SELECT

LENS S E TUP

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

SHADING(USER)

CAC CAC PROPERTY CAC CARD READ CAC FILE DELETE CAC FILE INIT

USER1

RETURN

EXECUTE

>>> >>>

IRIS ADJUST >>>

>>> >>>

SHADING SELECT

LENS S E TUP

YES

CHECK LUMINANCE LEVEL

PUSH SET

ZEBRA ON VF

SHADING: USER1 SET OK?

White Shading Adjustment

The camera can use DEFAULT (ﬁxed value) and three user adjustable functions (USER1, USER2, USER3) to store white shading compensation data. Select SHADING SELECT in the setting menu LENS SETUP screen to set compensation data. Selecting OFF turns off shading compensation.

 NOTE

If white shading adjustments are made while the video image is distorted due to GENLOCK, the adjustments may not be correct. Wait for the video image to return to normal before performing white shading adjustments again.

Selecting White Shading Compensation Data

Select SHADING SELECT in LENS SETUP,

then press the JOG dial button.

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

 NOTE

Coloring may occur in the vertical direction near the open setting of the lens iris even when the white shading has been adjusted. This is an optical characteristic and not indicative of a failure.

Place the camera in the adjustment mode.

(1) Mount a lens on the camera.

• Do not forget to connect the lens cable. (2) Turn the shutter switch off and set 0 dB gain. (3) If the lens comes with an extender, disengage it. (4) Open the setting menu LENS SETUP screen

and select USER1, USER2 or USER3 under SHADING SELECT.

(5) Use the JOG dial button to select SHADING

(USER), select EXECUTE and press the JOG dial button.

• The message “CHECK LUMINANCE LEVEL

ZEBRA ON VF” appears.

Use the JOG dial button to select DEFAULT,

USER1, USER2, USER3 or OFF and press the JOG dial button.

• To adjust the white shading, select USER1, USER2 or USER3.

• The USER1, USER2 or USER3 settings do not contain any compensation data by default.

• DEFAULT stores compensation data that suits XT17x4.5BRM-K14. For lenses other than those above, perform the “White Shading Adjustment” described below.

Panasonic AG-HPX370P, AG-HPX371E Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Precautions for Use

Chapter 1 Overview

Camera Unit Features

Recording and Playback Features

Outline of operations

Saving and editing on external devices

System Conﬁguration

Standard accessories

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section

Audio (input) Function Section

Audio (output) Function Section

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section

Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section

Time Code Section

Warning and Status Display Functions

LCD Monitor

Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

P2 Cards

Inserting P2 Cards

Removing P2 Cards

To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content

P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards

P2 card recording times

Handling P2 Card Recording

Basic Procedures

Shooting

Normal Recording

Standard and Native Recording

Standard recording (pull-down recording)

Native recording

Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording

Standard VFR recording (pulldown recording)

Native VFR Recording

Using VFR Recording Function

Special Recording Modes

Pre-recording (PRE REC)

Interval recording (INTERVAL REC)

Loop recording (LOOP REC)

One-clip recording (ONE CLIP REC)

PROXY Recording Function (Optional)

Hot Swap Recording

REC REVIEW Function

Shot Marker (SHOT MARK) Recording Function

Text Memo Recording Function

Normal and Variable Speed Playback

Selecting recording signals

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

List of recording formats and functions

Recording settings and recording function table

Selecting video output

List of recording, playback and output formats

Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance

Adjusting the White Balance

Adjusting the Black Balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed

Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode

FBC (Flash Band Compensation) Function

Setting FBC function

Assigning functions to USER buttons

Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels

Selecting Audio Input Signals

Adjusting Recording Levels

Selecting Function for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control

CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels

Setting Time Data

Recording time codes and user bits

Setting user bits

Entering the User Bits

Setting the Time Code

Externally Locking the Time Code

Outputting the time code externally

GENLOCK and time code input/output connection and setup

Counter Setting and Display