Panasonic aj-hpm100, ag-hpg20 parts list

AG-HPG20P AG-HPG20E

AG-HPG20

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This product is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 6.

IntroductionFor your

Operating Instructions

Memory Card Portable Recorder

Model No.

parts

Name of the

Preparations

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

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

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ENGLISH

VQT1X51

Displays Editing Saving data Recording Playback

reference

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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

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

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SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

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OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS. USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.

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.

indicates safety information.

CAUTION:

THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE. THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET OUTLET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated.

For Battery Pack

Replace only with same or specified type.

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Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.

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Do not store in temperatures over 60°C

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(140°F). Use specified charger.

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Do not leave the battery in an automobile

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exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Memory Card Portable Recorder

The rating plate is on the underside of the unit.

AC Adapter

The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adapter. Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains socket when not in use.

WARNING:

Always keep memory cards out of the reach of babies and small children.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space. To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation.

indicates safety information.

FCC NOTICE (USA)

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: AG-HPG20P Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ

Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications.

07094

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.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

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connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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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.

Operating precaution

Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and audio signals. If this should be the case, deal with the situation by, for instance, moving the source of the magnetic fields away from the unit before operation.

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.”

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For U.K.

indicates safety information.

Caution for AC Mains Lead

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K.

Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC. Not to be used in the U.K.

FOR U.K. ONLY This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark

on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

FOR U.K. ONLY

How to replace the fuse

1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse

Fuse

For USA and Canada

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery)

Thank you for using a Panasonic product.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to

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verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit.

To remove the battery

PUSH

OUTPUT INPUT

CH 1

CH 2

AUDIO

VIDEO

HD/SD-SDI HD/SD-SDI

DVCPRO/DV

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the device has been used.

1st year

2nd year 3rd year 4th year

5th year

P2HD

device

Basic

warranty

Extended warranty repair

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Details about user registration and the extended warranty:

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Free 5 years of Warranty Repairs

Customers who register as users on the website will receive an extended warranty repair valid for up to five years.

P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program*

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic P2HD device. Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to five years of free warranty repairs.

Make sure to save the “Registration Notice” e-mail during the warranty period.

Please note, this is a site that is not maintained by Panasonic Canada Inc. The Panasonic Canada Inc. privacy policy does not apply and is not applicable in relation to any information submitted. This link is provided to you for convenience.

Main Power Battery

Remove the battery while pressing the battery eject button.

Battery eject button

Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)

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

EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS

1. Applicable standards and operating environment for AG-HPG20E

The apparatus is compliant with:

• standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 1996.and

• electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3, E4 and E5.

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.

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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

Operating precautions

When using the unit in rainy or snowy weather, at the beach or other locations, take care to protect it from precipitation and sea water.

Otherwise, trouble may occur in the unit and

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its cards. (It may not be possible to restore the original functions)

Keep the unit away from appliances (such as TV sets and TV game machines) which generate magnetic fields.

When the unit is used on top of or near a TV set,

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the images and sound may be distorted by the electromagnetic waves emanating from the TV set. Strong magnetic fields generated by speakers

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or large motors may damage the recordings or distort the images. The electromagnetic waves emanating from

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microprocessors may adversely affect the unit and distort the images and sound. If the unit is adversely affected by an appliance

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that generates magnetic fields and fails to operate properly as a result, turn off its power, and either remove its battery or unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Then install the battery again or re-connect the AC adapter. After doing this, turn the unit’s power back on.

Do not use the unit near a radio transmitter or high-voltage appliance.

Doing so may adversely affect the recorded

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images and sound.

AC adapter and battery

When the battery temperature is extremely high

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or extremely low or when the battery has not been used for a prolonged period and been left discharged, the [CHARGE] lamp will blink several times, and charging will start automatically. If the [CHARGE] lamp continues blinking even

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when the battery temperature is normal, this may be a sign of trouble in the battery or AC adapter. Consult with your dealer. When the battery is warm, it will take longer than

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usual to recharge it. When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the

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sound from the radio may be distorted. Use the AC adapter and radio at a distance of at least 1 meter from each other. Noise is output while the AC adapter is being

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used, but this is not a sign of trouble.

When carrying the unit around, take care not to drop it.

Strong impacts may damage the unit’s body,

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preventing it from operating properly.

Do not expose the unit to insecticides or volatile sprays or liquids.

These substances may deform the unit’s body or

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cause its paint to peel off. Do not bring the unit into contact with products

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made of rubber or vinyl for prolonged periods of time.

When using the unit at the beach or similar locations, take care to protect it from sand and dust.

Sand and dust may damage the unit and its

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cards. (Take particular care when inserting or ejecting the cards)

Characteristics of the battery

A rechargeable lithium-ion battery is used in this unit. Electrical energy is generated by the chemical reactions taking place inside it. These reactions are susceptible to the effects of the ambient temperature and humidity, and the higher or the lower the temperature, the quicker the battery charge will be used up. When the battery is used where the temperature is extremely low, it may last only 5 minutes or so even if the battery has been fully charged. When the battery reaches an extremely high temperature, its protection function is activated, making it impossible for the battery to be used for a while.

After using the unit, always remember to remove the battery.

Be sure to remove the battery from the unit. (If it is left in place, a very faint current will continue to flow even when the unit’s power has been turned off) If the battery is left in place for a prolonged period, it may discharge excessively so that it cannot be used again even when it is charged at a later time.

Protect the battery terminals.

Keep the battery terminals free from dust and foreign matter. If the battery has been inadvertently dropped, check whether its body and terminal area have been deformed. Installing a deformed battery in the unit or in the AC adapter may damage the unit or AC adapter.

Precautions when P2 cards and SD cards are to be destroyed or given to other parties

The formatting and deletion functions provided by the unit and personal computers serve merely to change the file management information: they will not completely erase all the data on the card. When a card is to be destroyed or given to another party, it is recommended that you destroy the actual card physically or use a data deletion software program for use with personal computers available on the market to completely erase all the data on the card. You, the user, are responsible for managing the data on your cards.

Liquid crystal display

When the same image or characters are left

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displayed on the LCD monitor for a prolonged period, they may become burned into the screen. However, the original condition of the screen will be restored after the power has been kept off for several hours. The liquid crystal part of the monitor has been

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fabricated using high-precision technology. The number of its effective pixels is more than 99.99 %, but this still leaves less than 0.01 % of its pixels which may be missing or permanently lighted. This is not a sign of trouble and will have absolutely no effect on the images which have been recorded. The surface of the liquid crystal display may be

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marked or scratched if it is wiped or rubbed firmly with a rough cloth. The response speed and brightness of the liquid

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crystal change depending on the temperature at which the display is used. Condensation may form on the liquid crystal part

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of the monitor if the unit is placed in a location where there is a significant difference in the temperature levels. If this happens, wipe off the condensation with a soft dry cloth. If the unit becomes very cold, the LCD monitor

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screen will be darker than usual immediately after the power has been turned on. When the temperature inside the unit rises, the normal brightness will be restored.

Connector protection

Attach the connector covers when the connectors are not in use.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........5

Recommendation for Use of Genuine

Panasonic Battery

(Rechargeable Battery) .......................... 5

Operating precautions ...................................8

How to use the unit ......................................12

Introduction

About this manual ........................................15

Before use ..................................................... 15

Accessories ..................................................17

Name of the parts

Name of the parts .........................................18

Operation area ................................................ 18

Mechanism area and input/output connector

area ............................................................. 19

Preparations

Charging the battery ....................................20

Charging .......................................................... 20

Installing and removing the power

supply ....................................................21

Installing and removing the battery ................. 21

Connecting and disconnecting

the power cable ...........................................21

Basic operations........................................... 22

Turning the power on and off ........................... 22

Using the LCD monitor .................................... 22

Menu operations .............................................. 23

Operation modes ............................................. 24

LCD monitor settings ....................................... 26

Setting date and time ...................................... 27

P2 cards......................................................... 28

Inserting P2 cards ........................................... 28

P2 card access LED and P2 card status ......... 28

Formatting P2 cards ........................................ 29

P2 card protection ...........................................29

Ejecting P2 cards ............................................ 30

P2 card recording durations ............................31

Dividing clips over 4 GB in size ....................... 31

LOOP REC recording ...................................... 32

Other .............................................................. 32

USER button ................................................... 32

Charging the internal battery ........................... 32

Using SD/SDHC memory cards ................... 33

Inserting and removing the SD card ................ 33

Formatting SD cards ....................................... 33

Precaution for using SD cards ......................... 33

Saving USER files on SD cards................... 34

Playback

Thumbnail display ........................................ 35

Playback formats ............................................. 35

Names and functions of thumbnail display

screen parts ................................................. 35

Changing the displays on the thumbnail

display screen ............................................. 38

Setting the items to be displayed .................... 39

Clip management.......................................... 40

Selecting clips ................................................. 40

Deleting clips ................................................... 40

Repairing and connecting clips ....................... 41

Copying clips ................................................... 42

Displaying the clip information ......................... 43

Editing the clip information ..............................45

Adding meta-data to clips ................................ 46

Adding shot marks to clips .............................. 54

Displaying the P2 card status .......................... 54

Displaying SD card information ....................... 56

Clip playback ................................................57

Playing back clips ............................................ 57

Single clip playback ......................................... 58

Variable-speed playback ................................. 59

Clip and text memo forward/reverse ............... 59

Rapid forward/rapid reverse playback ............. 59

Frame feed playback ....................................... 59

Repeat playback .............................................. 59

Adding text memos .......................................... 60

Playback from text memo position .................. 60

Deleting text memos ........................................ 61

Dividing and copying clips using text memos

Replacing thumbnail images ...........................61

... 61

Outputting images to an external monitor

for playback .......................................... 62

Setting the outputs .......................................... 62

Adjusting the output volume level during

recording and playback ............................... 62

Adjusting the output volume level during

variable-speed playback .............................. 62

Recording

Recording data on P2 cards ........................ 63

Recording ........................................................ 63

2-slot continuous recording ............................64

Waveform monitor (WFM) displays ................. 64

Time code displays .......................................... 65

Setting the recording time code ....................... 65

Set the user’s bit .............................................. 66

Saving data

Copying data from P2 cards to the

hard drive .............................................. 67

Switching to the USB HOST mode .................. 68

Usable hard drives .......................................... 68

Types of hard drives and usable functions ...... 69

Formatting the hard drive ................................70

Exporting data to a hard drive in 1-card

increments ................................................... 71

Exporting one clip at a time to a hard drive ..... 72

Hard drive data display .................................... 74

Deleting the partition ....................................... 75

Thumbnail displays of clips on the hard drive Displaying the clip information on the

hard drive ....................................................76

... 76

Connecting the hard drive for use .............. 77

Importing data from a hard drive to P2 cards Easy playback of clips on the hard drive

(For viewing materials) ................................78

Deleting clips on the hard drive ....................... 78

... 77

Editing

Editing by means of external devices ........79

Editing data content on the P2 card

(USB DEVICE mode) .................................. 79

Editing in the USB DEVICE mode ................... 79

Displays

Screen displays ............................................80

Normal displays ............................................... 80

Major warning displays .................................... 82

Selecting what is to be displayed

on the screen ............................................... 85

Recording/output supporting format ..........86

Basic operations on the setting menus .....88

Initializing the setting menu ............................. 88

Setting menu configuration ......................... 89

List of setting menus ...................................90

RECORDING SETUP screen .......................... 90

TIMECODE SETUP screen ............................. 93

SW MODE screen ........................................... 97

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen .................... 98

AV OUT SETUP screen ................................... 99

DISPLAY SETUP screen ............................... 103

CARD FUNCTIONS screen .......................... 105

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen ........................ 106

DIAGNOSTIC screen ....................................107

OPTION MENU screen .................................108

For your reference

Warning system table ................................109

Troubleshooting (Q&A) .............................. 110

Software information for this product ...... 112

Updating the drivers installed

in the unit ............................................. 113

Maintenance ................................................ 113

Condensation .............................................. 113

Storage precautions ................................... 114

Handling the data recorded on

P2 cards ............................................... 115

Use of SD/SDHC memory cards ................ 116

Specifications ............................................. 117

How to use the unit

AG-HPG20

Housed in a compact cabinet which can be battery-powered, this Memory Card Portable Recorder is a compact recording/playback unit coming with two P2 card slots, a 3.5-inch LCD monitor, USB 2.0, IEEE1394, composite signal, SDI and many other input/output signal connectors. It can be easily operated to play back the data content which has been shot by a P2 camera recorder. It is also capable of backup recording and file management, and it supports outdoor field recording.

Playing back data content on the P2 card

Playing back the data on the unit’s LCD

monitor (Page 57)

Data content (both pictures and sound) which has been shot on P2 cards using a P2 camera recorder can be played back on the spot.

P2 camera recorder

P2 card

Outputting the data to the external monitor

for playback (Page 62)

The data content (both pictures and sound) on P2 cards can be output to the external monitor, and played back.

AG-HPG20 (this unit)

P2 card

HD/SD-SDI output

AG-HPG20 (this unit)

External monitor

Video output/Audio output

Use VIDEO/SDI/1394 output for monitoring purpose in other modes than playback mode. It is not

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suitable for recording purpose because Pictures/Sound/Time cord (TC/UB) may become incorrect. If the content on the P2 card has been recorded in DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO25 or DV

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format, signals are also output from DVCPRO/DV input/output connector (IEEE1394). (AVC-Intra100 and AVC-Intra50 do not support 1394 output)

Recording data on P2 cards

1394 connection (Page 63)

You can record data on P2 cards by connecting the unit to the external devices equipped with 1394 (DVCPRO/DV stream) output, such as a P2 camera recorder. The unit’s recording start and stop operations can be performed from some camera recorders.

Recording in AVC-Intra100 and AVC-Intra50 modes is not possible with 1394 input.•

P2 camera recorder

1394 cable

AG-HPG20 (this unit)

P2 card

AG-HPG20

HD/SD-SDI connection (Page 63)

AG-HPG20

You can record data on P2 cards by connecting the unit to the external devices equipped with HD/SD-SDI output. The unit’s recording start and stop operations can be performed from some camera recorders. (When SDI input is selected) (For supporting devices, refer to page 91)

AG-HPG20 (this unit)

P2 card

HD/SD-SDI signal

Using an external hard drive (HDD)

Saving data onto an external hard drive

(Page 67)

The data content on P2 cards can be saved onto an external HDD. Also, the P2 content saved on an external HDD can be reloaded onto a P2 card. (Only in the USB HOST mode)

1394 connection (File transfer) is not supported.•

AG-HPG20 (this unit)

Hard drive

P2 card

USB 2.0 cable

Checking the content saved onto an

external hard drive (Page 78)

The P2 content saved on an external HDD can be played back and checked. (Pulldown playback (Playback with some images skipped)) (Only in the USB HOST mode)

1394 connection (File transfer) is not supported.

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Both audio and images will not be output to the DVCPRO/DV input/output connector (IEEE1394).

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Hard drive

USB 2.0 cable

AG-HPG20 (this unit)

External monitor

HD/SD-SDI output

Video output/Audio output

How to use the unit (continued)

AG-HPG20

Using a PC

Editing by connecting the unit to a PC

(Page 79)

The unit can be USB-connected to a PC, and the PC can then be used to edit (i.e. exchanging data, etc.) the data content on P2 cards. (USB DEVICE mode)

1394 connection (File transfer) is not supported.•

AG-HPG20 (this unit)

P2 card

USB 2.0 cable

IEEE1394 connector

IEEE1394 cable edge

IEEE1394 connector

(Wrong)

(Correct)

IEEE1394 cable edge

About this manual

Note concerning illustrations in these instructions

• Illustrations (portable recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the actual portable recorder.

References

• References are shown as (Page 15).

Each explanation, company names and product names described in these operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of each company.

Before use

Be absolutely sure to check the date, time and time zone, and set them if necessary.

The calendar and time zone affect the management and playback sequence of the data content which

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has been recorded. Before recording, set and check year/month/day, time and time zone. (Page 27)

No compensation can be made for video recordings.

The manufacturer will not provide any compensation in the event that images fail to be recorded due to

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trouble while the unit and P2 card are being used.

Concerning copyrights

You may use the images and sound which you have recorded for your own personal enjoyment only;

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under copyright laws, you may not use them for any other purpose without the permission of the copyright holders.

IEEE1394 cable connection

Be sure to observe the following when connecting the IEEE1394 cable (optional). (Improper connection may cause malfunction in this unit and external devices)

Before connecting or disconnecting the IEEE1394 cable, you must turn off the power of all devices

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connected to the unit. Devices equipped with earth terminals must be used in the grounded condition (or in the connected condition to the commonly-used GND). When connecting the unit to a component which uses a 4-pin type of connector, be sure to connect this

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unit’s connector (6-pin type) first. IEEE1394 cable connector has a direction.

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When connecting the unit to a component which uses a 6-pin type of IEEE1394 connector, be sure to

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check the shape before connection as below

Introduction

During recording or playback in AVC-Intra100 and AVC-Intra50 modes, input/output from the DVCPRO/

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DV input/output connector (IEEE1394) is not possible.

Before use (continued)

Media which can be used with this unit

You may use the following media. For further details, refer to the pages on the media concerned.

P2 cards (Page 28)

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SD/SDHC memory cards (Page 33)

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Screw holes

M5 (5 mm diameter) screws with a length of 10 mm can be used for the four screw holes on the side panels of the unit. When using the screws, do not tighten them too much. The unit may be damaged if screws other than 10 mm long M5 (5 mm diameter) screws are used.

Screw holes

Refer to page 8 for other operating precautions.

The other side panel also has two screw holes.

Accessories

Battery

DC cord

* For the model number of the battery, refer to the [ACCESSORIES] item. (Page 118)

AC adapter

CD-ROM

AC power supply cords

AG-HPG20P AG-HPG20E

( For the U.K.)

Introduction

( For areas other than

the U.K.)

Name of the parts

EXIT/2

ALT/3

10 11

Operation area

1 REC button (Page 63)

2 POWER button (Pages 22, 110)

3 PLAY button (Pages 23, 58)

4 STILL/SET button (Pages 23, 58)

5 REW button (Pages 23, 58)

6 THUMBNAIL/MODE button

(Page 24)

7 STOP button (Pages 23, 58)

8 MENU/MODE CHK button

(Pages 23, 32)

9 COUNTER button (Page 65)

10 RESET button

(Pages 26, 34, 65, 66)

11 FF button (Pages 23, 58)

12 USER/EXIT/ALT button (Page 32)

13 PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR button

(Pages 40, 59, 62)

• The button names are described such as [THUMBNAIL/MODE] in this manual from now.

Mechanism area and input/output connector area

EXIT/2

ALT/3

USER

SET

THUMBNAIL

/MODE

MENU/MODE CHK

REC

PAGE / AUDIO MON / VAR

POWER

COUNTER

RESET

AG-HPG20

PUSH

HOST

DEVICE

OUTPUT INPUT

CH 1

CH 2

AUDIO

VIDEO

DVCPRO/DV

HD/SD-SDI HD/SD-SDI

6 7

921

14 15 16 17

parts

Name of the

1 LCD monitor (Pages 22, 26)

2 Power display LED (Pages 22, 109)

3 SD card access LED (Page 33)

4 P2 card access LEDs (Page 28)

5 Card slot cover (Pages 28, 30)

6 SD card slot (Page 33)

7 P2 card slots (Page 28)

8 LCD monitor open button (Page 22)

9 Speaker (Pages 62, 82)

10 Connector area cover

11 Battery eject button (Page 21)

12 Battery (Page 20)

Use a cable equivalent level of 5C-FB with a double-layer shield to connect to HD/SD-SDI IN or HD/SD-

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SDI OUT connector. Use a cable with a double-layer shield to connect to DVCPRO/DV input/output connector (IEEE1394).

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13 AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 connectors

(Page 62)

14 VIDEO OUT connector (Page 62)

15 HD/SD-SDI OUT connector (Page 62)

16 HD/SD-SDI IN connector (Page 63)

17 DVCPRO/DV input/output connector

(IEEE1394) (Page 63)

18 USB HOST connector (USB2.0 Type A)

(Page 67)

19 USB DEVICE connector (USB2.0 Type B)

(Page 79)

20 Headphone jack (Pages 62, 82)

21 P2 card eject button (Page 30)

Charging the battery

Charging

The battery has not been charged at the time of purchase. Before using the battery, give it a full charge using the AC adapter. It is recommended that you have a spare battery available in case you need it.

1 Place the battery horizontally while aligning

it with the mark on the AC adapter, and slide it into position.

If the DC cord is connected to the AC adapter,

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disconnect it before proceeding any further. The battery cannot be charged if this cable is left connected.

2 Connect the AC cable to the power outlet.

The POWER and CHARGE lamps on the AC

•

adapter light, and charging starts. If the CHARGE lamp fails to light when the

•

battery has been installed, remove the battery and then re-install it.

POWER

CHARGE

When the battery has been charged, the

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CHARGE lamp on the AC adapter goes off. Depending on the country and region, the

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actual configuration of the power cord, plug, and power outlet may differ from those shown

in these operating instructions.

Slide the battery out of position, and remove it.

Charging time and play time of supplied battery

Capacity Charging

time

5400 mAh Approx. 330

minutes

The times given in the above table are

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approximate figures based on playback in the AVC-Intra100 mode. The times given in the above table are obtained

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at an ambient operating temperature of 20 °C (68 °F) and an ambient relative humidity of 60 %. It may take longer to charge the battery at other temperature and humidity levels.

While the battery is being used or charged, it will

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become hot. If the playback and stop operations are repeated

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more than necessary, the playback time will be shorter than the time given in the above table. When the battery is to be stored for a prolonged period, it is recommended that you charge it once a year, use the battery in the unit until its charge is used up, and then return it to storage. When the battery temperature becomes

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extremely high or low or when a discharged battery has been left unused for a prolonged time, the CHARGE lamp will blink several times, and charging will commence automatically. When the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even

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when the battery is at the right temperature, it may indicate a failure in the battery or AC adapter. Contact your dealer. When the battery is warm, it will take longer than

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usual to recharge it. When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the

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sound from the radio may be distorted. Use the AC adapter and radio at a distance of at least 1 meter from each other. Noise may be heard from the AC adapter while

•

the AC adapter is being used: this is normal and not a sign of trouble. The battery cannot be charged when power is

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supplied to the unit from the AC adapter. No guarantees are given for the operation of the

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CGR-D16/CGR-D16s (1600 mAh) battery pack.

Continuous

playback time

Approx. 230

minutes

Installing and removing the power supply

PUSH

OUTPUT INPUT

CH 1

CH 2

AUDIO

VIDEO

HD/SD-SDI HD/SD-SDI

DVCPRO/DV

PUSH

OUTPUT INPUT

CH 1

CH 2

AUDIO

VIDEO

HD/SD-SDI HD/SD-SDI

DVCPRO/DV

PUSH

OUTPUT INPUT

CH 1

CH 2

AUDIO

VIDEO

HD/SD-SDI HD/SD-SDI

DVCPRO/DV

Installing and removing the battery

Insertion

1 Slide and insert the battery until it clicks

Removal

1 Press [POWER] for at least 2 seconds to

into place.

2 Remove the battery while pressing the

Connecting and disconnecting the power cable

Insertion

1 Connect the DC cord to the AC adapter.

Removal

1 Press [POWER] for at least 2 seconds to

2 Connect the AC power supply cord into the

power outlet.

2 Remove the DC cord’s battery connector

3 Slide and insert the DC cord plate until it

clicks into place.

3 Disconnect the AC power supply cord from

turn the power off, and check that the power display LED has gone off. (Page 22)

battery eject button.

Support the battery with your hand to ensure

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that it will not drop down.

Battery eject button

turn the power off, and check that the power display LED has gone off. (Page 22)

while pressing the battery eject button.

the power outlet.

Preparations

DC cord’s battery connector

The battery cannot be charged when power is

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supplied to the unit from the AC adapter. The AC adapter is designed to work anywhere

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in the world with supply voltages ranging from 100 V to 240 V and with power line frequencies of 50 Hz and 60 Hz. However, in some countries the shape of the power outlet receptacle differs. In cases like this, obtain the plug that will fit the receptacle. Obtain the conversion plugs after consulting with your dealer. When the unit is not being used, disconnect the

•

AC cable from the power outlet.

Basic operations

AG-HPG20

EXIT/2

ALT/3

USER

SET

THUMBNAIL

/MODE

MENU/MODE CHK

REC

PAGE / AUDIO MON / VAR

POWER

COUNTER

RESET

Turning the power on and off

Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second.

The power display LED lights, and the power is turned on.

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When [POWER] has been held down for more than 2 seconds while the power is on, the power display

•

LED will go off, and the power will be turned off.

Using the LCD monitor

1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second to turn the power on. 2 Raise the LCD monitor while pressing the LCD monitor open button in the direction shown by

the arrow.

3 Set the LCD screen to the angle where it is easiest to see its displays.

180º

Turn the LCD monitor screen 180 degrees counterclockwise so that it is facing the front.

LCD monitor screen LCD monitor screen

The monitor cannot

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be turned more than 180 degrees. Applying excessive force beyond this limit may cause damage the unit.

Make sure that the LCD monitor is raised upright before turning it.

Once the LCD monitor screen is positioned to face the front, it cannot be turned any further in the counterclockwise direction.

Applying excessive

•

force beyond this limit may cause damage the unit.

Function buttons

90º

In the clockwise direction, the screen can be turned up to 90 degrees.

The monitor cannot

•

be turned more than 90 degrees. Applying excessive force beyond this limit may cause damage the unit.

120º

The LCD monitor screen will not tilt more than 120 degrees toward the function buttons.

Applying excessive

•

force beyond this limit may cause damage the unit.

Menu operations

AG-HPG20

EXIT/2

ALT/3

This unit is provided with three kinds of screens: the thumbnail display screen, normal display screen (SDI/1394 input recording standby mode, INT SG (Page 91), playback standby mode, etc.) and PC mode screen (USB HOST mode, USB DEVICE mode). When [MENU/MODE CHK] is pressed on any of these screens, the menu will be displayed. (No menus are displayed in the USB DEVICE mode)

Operations performed when the function buttons are pressed

This is used to move the menu highlighting to the item above; depending on the menu item, it is used to change the value.

This is used to move the menu highlighting to the item on the left; depending on the menu item, it is used to change the value.

This is used to display the menus. When it is pressed while a menu is displayed, the menu is exited.

When EXIT is assigned to [EXIT/2], if you press [EXIT/2] while a menu is displayed, the menu is exited.

Example of a menu operation: (when the

thumbnail display screen is displayed)

This is used to move the menu highlighting to the item below; depending on the menu item, it is used to change the value.

1 Press [MENU/MODE CHK] to display the

menu.

This is used to select items and enter their values. When there is a sub-menu, it is used to display the sub-menu.

This is used to move the menu highlighting to the item on the right; depending on the menu item, it is used to change the value.

2 Press and to move the menu

highlighting, and select the item.

3 Press .

If another menu has been displayed, repeat

•

steps 2 and 3. Depending on the item, the value is changed

•

using , , and . Depending on the item, a confirmation screen

•

will be displayed. Depending on the item, the original screen is

•

restored automatically.

Preparations

4 Press [MENU/MODE CHK] to exit the menu.

For details on the menu operations on the normal display screen, refer to “Basic operations on the setting menus” on page 88.

Basic operations (continued)

LOCK

JUN 19 2009 23 : 59 : 59

60 : 24P

TC 12 : 34 : 56 : 00 106 min

1 2

1080i

C H

USB HOST

TEXT MEMO

REPEAT HDD

LACK

AVC-I100

CARD FUNCTIONS

SD CARD FORMAT

USER FILE

RETURN

CHANGE

Operation modes

This unit has the following 3 modes which can be selected by pressing [THUMBNAIL/MODE].

Turn on the power.

Thumbnail display screen

On this screen, the data content on the P2 cards is displayed as

thumbnails to play back or manage the clips.

Playback

(PLAY, STILL, FF, REW)

Stop (STOP)

When a P2 card has been ejected

Normal display screen

• Connect the unit to the devices equipped with the HD/SD-SDI input/ output or IEEE1394 connector, or set INT SG (Page 91) for playback and recording.

Playback

Recording

• Display the menu, and perform the various settings.

Hold down this button for at least 2 seconds to switch to the PC mode.

PC mode

Connect the unit to an external device, and save or manage the clips. Depending on the

connection method and purpose, the USB HOST mode and USB DEVICE mode are available; perform the mode settings using the setting menu on the normal display screen.

• USB HOST mode Connect to a device equipped with a USB connector, and operate the connected device.

• USB DEVICE mode Connect to a device equipped with a USB connector, and operate the data on the unit’s P2 card

from the connected device.

USB DEVICE

Press and hold at least 2 seconds

to return to the thumbnail display screen.

Preparations

DISPLAY SETUP

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

OSD OUT SEL DATE/TIME

P2CARD REMAIN OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT

LEVEL METER CARD/BATT

LCD SETTING

OFF

CH1-4

LCD

TOTAL

CHANGE

RETURN

LCD SETTING

LCD CONTRAST

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD COLOR LEVEL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

[ + ]

[ ]

Basic operations (continued)

LCD monitor settings

1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second to

turn the power on.

First check that an image is displayed on the LCD monitor, and then adjust the angle of the monitor to the position where it is easiest to see its displays.

2 Press [THUMBNAIL/MODE] to display the

normal display screen.

3 Press [MENU/MODE CHK].

Basic operations on the setting menus (Page

•

88)

4 Using , , and , select “CHANGE” for

the “LCD SETTING” item on the setting menu “DISPLAY SETUP” screen.

5 Using and , select the item to be set.

6 Using or , adjust the selected item.

When [RESET] is pressed, the adjusted values of

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the selected items can be restored to their factory settings.

7 Press [MENU/MODE CHK] 3 times to return

to the normal display screen.

LCD COLOR LEVEL:

LCD BRIGHTNESS:

LCD CONTRAST:

Note that if you set all LCD adjustment values to

•

This adjusts the color density of the screen.

This adjusts the screen brightness.

This adjusts the screen contrast.

minimum, the menu screen will become difficult to see.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

PC MODE SELECT BEEP SOUND CLOCK SETTING

TIME ZONE

POWER SAVE SYSTEM FREQ USER FILE

USB HOST

OFF

>>>

0:00

OFF

59.94Hz

>>>

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

PC MODE SELECT BEEP SOUND

CLOCK SETTING

TIME ZONE POWER SAVE SYSTEM FREQ USER FILE

USB HOST

OFF

RETURN

OFF

59.94Hz >>>

CHANGE

CLOCK SETTING

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

YEAR

DAY

MONTH

HOUR MINUTE

APR

24 13

2009

+/ /

SEL

: PUSH : PUSH

CLOCK SETTING

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

YEAR

DAY

MONTH

HOUR MINUTE

APR

24 13

2009

+/ /

SEL

: PUSH : PUSH

CLOCK SETTING

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

YEAR

DAY

MONTH

HOUR MINUTE

MAY

24 13

2009

+/ /

SEL

: PUSH : PUSH

CLOCK SETTING

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

YEAR

DAY

MONTH

HOUR

MINUTE

MAY

25 17

2009

+/ /

SEL

: PUSH : PUSH

Setting date and time

The “CLOCK SETTING” value is recorded on the data content (clips), and it affects the sequence in which the thumbnails are played back. Before recording, be absolutely sure to check the “CLOCK SETTING” and “TIME ZONE” settings, and set them if necessary. Described below is the procedure for setting date and time to 5:20 PM on May 25, 2009.

1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second to

turn the power on.

2 Press [THUMBNAIL/MODE] to display the

normal display screen.

3 Press [MENU/MODE CHK].

Basic operations on the setting menus (Page

•

88)

4 At the “TIME ZONE” item on the setting

menu “OTHER FUNCTIONS”, change the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time using and , and press . (Page 106)

5 Select “CHANGE” for the “CLOCK

SETTING” item on the setting menu “OTHER FUNCTIONS” screen.

7 Press to move the setting item to

“MONTH”.

8 Press or to set “MONTH” to “MAY”.

9 Use the same method as in steps 7 and 8 to

set “DAY”, “HOUR” and “MINUTE”.

The 24-hour clock system is used by this unit.

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Preparations

6 Press or to set “YEAR” to “2009”.

Any year from 2000 to 2037 can be set.

10 Press [MENU/MODE CHK] 3 times to

return to the normal display screen.

There may be a time error. Check if the

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CLOCK shows the correct time before shooting. If the unit is going to be used overseas, do

•

not set the “CLOCK SETTING” to the current time but input the time difference from GMT using the “TIME ZONE”.

P2 cards

Inserting P2 cards

When the unit is to be used for the first time, the first step is always to set the internal clock. (Page 27)

1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second to

turn the power on.

2 Open the card slot cover, and insert the P2

card into the P2 card slot as far as it will go. Push further until the P2 card eject button pops out.

When the P2 card is inserted into the unit, the

•

P2 card status is displayed by the P2 card access LED. For details on the P2 card status displayed, refer to “P2 card access LED and P2 card status” in the chart below.

3 Tip the popped-out P2 card eject button to

the right side and close the card slot cover.

P2 card access LED and P2 card status

P2 card access LED P2 card status

Lights up green Data can be saved on the card or loaded from the card.

Lights up orange

Blinks in orange Data is now being saved or loaded.

Blinks rapidly in orange The recognition process of the P2 card is underway.

Blinks in green

Off

Data can be saved on the card or loaded from the card, and currently this card is supposed to be used for recording.

The P2 card is full. Data can be read out only.

The write-protect switch on the P2 card is at the PROTECT setting. Data can be loaded only.

The P2 card has not been formatted properly. Re-format the card using the unit.

The card cannot be used by the unit. Replace the card.

The P2 card is not installed.

The P2 card is not being accessed in the USB DEVICE mode.

P2 card eject button

The P2 card statuses can be checked in detail.

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Refer to “Displaying the P2 card status” on page 54.

Formatting P2 cards

1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 1 second to

turn the power on.

The thumbnail screen now appears.

2 Press [MENU/MODE CHK]. 3 Using , and , select “OPERATION”

– “FORMAT”, and press .

A screen such as the one shown below

•

now appears. Select the number of the slot in which the P2 card to be formatted has been inserted. If the card is not going to be formatted, select “EXIT”. If [MENU/MODE CHK] is pressed, the menu

•

display is cleared.

4 Select “YES” on the confirmation screen,

and press .

The selected P2 card is now formatted.

•

5 When the completion message has

appeared, press “OK” ( ).

If you format the P2 card, all the data saved on the P2 card is deleted.

Preparations

P2 card protection

To prevent the data recorded on the P2 card from being deleted by mistake, set the write-protect switch on the P2 card to PROTECT.

Write-protect switch

P2 cards (continued)

Ejecting P2 cards

1 Confirm P2 card access LED is not blinking

orange.

2 Open the card slot cover and raise the P2

card eject button.

3 Push the P2 card eject button to remove the

P2 card.

P2 card eject button

4 After ejecting the P2 card, close the card

slot cover.

Do not eject cards or turn off the power in the

•

following situations: otherwise, this may cause P2 card trouble.

1) While the orange P2 card access LED is changing from blinking to lighting after the P2 card has been inserted

2) During recording, during the process to complete recording or while the P2 card access LED is blinking

3) While the P2 card access LED is blinking (i.e. while copying, formatting, etc.)

In the event that a P2 card is ejected while being

•

accessed or formatted, “TURN POWER OFF” is displayed on the LCD monitor. In a case like this, turn the power off and then turn it back on.

When a card was ejected while it was being

formatted:

Re-format the card.

When a card was ejected while its data was

being accessed:

Something may have gone wrong with one of the

clips (Page 35). Check the clips, and repair the abnormal one. (For details on repairing clips → Page 41) During playback, a P2 card will not be recognized

•

even if it has been inserted into the other empty slot, and the P2 card access LED will not light. After playback is completed, the P2 card recognition process is started. If the P2 card is ejected while thumbnails are

•

displayed, the thumbnail display screen will be cleared and the normal display screen appears.

Precaution for using P2 cards

P2 cards must always be formatted using a P2 device prior to use.

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Contents

How to use the unit

About this manual

Before use

Accessories

Name of the parts

Operation area

Mechanism area and input/output connector area

Charging the battery

Charging

Installing and removing the power supply

Installing and removing the battery

Connecting and disconnecting the power cable

Basic operations

Turning the power on and off

Using the LCD monitor

Menu operations

Operation modes

LCD monitor settings

Setting date and time

P2 cards

Inserting P2 cards

P2 card access LED and P2 card status

Formatting P2 cards

P2 card protection

Ejecting P2 cards