Panasonic P2HD F0707K0 -M, P2HD VQT1H84, AG-HPG10 Operating Instructions Manual

AG-HPG10P

Displays Editing Saving data Recording Playback

Preparations

Name of the

parts

IntroductionFor your

reference

Operating Instructions

Memory Card Portable Recorder

Model No.

F0707K0 -M Printed in Japan

VQT1H84

ENGLISH

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

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.”

indicates safety information.

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 SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

•

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated.

For Battery Pack

• Replace only with same or specified type.

• Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.

•

Do not store in temperatures over 60°C (140°F).

• Use specified charger.

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.

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.

Read this first!

FCC NOTICE (USA)

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: AG-HPG10 Trade Name: PANASONIC Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ

07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications.

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional offices helpful.

FCC Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

NOTIFICATION (Canada)

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numéique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

indicates safety information.

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

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.

Software information for this product

1. Customer advisory: This product includes software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL); customers have the right to download, modify, and redistribute source code for this software.

Descriptions of the GPL and LGPL are stored on the installation CD included with this camera-recorder. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English).) To download the

relevant source code, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/

Please note that we cannot answer any questions you may have about the content, etc. of any source

code you may obtain from the above Web site.

2. This product includes software licensed under the MIT License. A description of the MIT is stored on the installation CD included with this portable recorder. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English).)

• SD logo is a trademark. All other explanations, company names, and product names are the registered trademarks of the

respective companies.

Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery Pack (Rechargeable Battery)

Thank you for using a Panasonic product.

It has been our policy to recommend that the genuine Panasonic battery pack be used for any Panasonic product that uses a battery pack, including digital cameras. It has, however, been found that imitation battery packs that look very similar to the genuine Panasonic battery pack are marketed in some markets.

Some of these imitation battery packs are not equipped with any protective devices that meet given quality standards for permitting use at high power outputs and for long hours.

If any of these battery packs of inferior quality is used, it could lead to an accident or failure involving firing or explosion.

To ensure that our products are used in utmost safety, we once again remind you that we recommend the use of a genuine Panasonic battery pack for any Panasonic product that is to use a battery pack. The genuine Panasonic battery packs are sold under our stringent quality control.

Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of an imitation battery pack.

We appreciate your kind understanding and cooperation in this regard.

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.

Contents

Read this first! ................................................2

Introduction

Recommendation for Use of Genuine

Panasonic Battery Pack

(Rechargeable Battery) ..........................4

Software information for this product ..........4

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

How to use the unit ........................................8

About this manual ........................................10

Before use .....................................................11

Accessories .................................................. 11

Name of the parts

Name of the parts .........................................12

Operation area ................................................12

Mechanism area and input/output connector

area .............................................................13

Preparations

Charging the battery ....................................14

Charging ..........................................................14

Installing and removing the power supply .15

Installing and removing the battery .................15

Connecting and disconnecting

the power cable ...........................................15

Basic operations ..........................................16

Turning the power on and off ...........................16

Using the LCD monitor ....................................16

Menu operations ..............................................17

Operation modes .............................................18

LCD monitor settings .......................................20

Setting the calendar ........................................21

P2 cards ........................................................22

Inserting P2 cards ...........................................22

P2 card access LED and P2 card status .........22

Formatting P2 cards ........................................23

P2 card protection ...........................................23

Ejecting P2 cards ............................................24

P2 card recording durations ............................25

Other ..............................................................25

Using the USER buttons .................................25

Charging the internal battery ...........................25

Using SD memory cards ..............................26

Inserting/ejecting SD memory cards ...............26

Formatting SD memory cards .........................26

Precautions for using SD memory cards .........26

Saving USER files on SD memory cards ...27

Playback

Thumbnail display ........................................28

Playback formats .............................................28

Switching playback formats .............................28

Names and functions thumbnail display screen

parts ............................................................28

Changing the displays on the thumbnail display

screen ..........................................................31

Setting the items to be displayed ....................32

Clip management..........................................33

Selecting clips .................................................33

Deleting clips ...................................................33

Repairing and connecting clips .......................34

Copying clips ...................................................35

Displaying the clip information .........................36

Editing the clip information ..............................38

Inserting shot marks into clips .........................39

Displaying the P2 card status ..........................39

Displaying the SD memory card information ...41

Clip playback ................................................42

Playing back clips ............................................42

Variable-speed searches .................................43

Clip forward/reverse ........................................43

Rapid forward/rapid reverse playback .............43

Frame feed playback .......................................43

Repeat playback ..............................................43

Playback from text memo position ..................44

Deleting text memos ........................................45

Dividing and copying clips using text memos ..45

Replacing thumbnail images ...........................45

Outputting images to an external monitor for

playback ................................................46

Setting the outputs ..........................................46

Recording

Recording data on P2 cards ........................48

1394 input recording ........................................48

2-slot continuous recording ............................49

Time code displays ..........................................49

Waveform monitor displays .............................49

Saving data

Copying data from P2 cards to the hard

drive .......................................................50

Copying data from P2 cards to the hard

drive (USB HOST mode) .......................51

Switching to the USB HOST mode ..................51

Usable hard drives ..........................................51

Types of hard drives and usable functions ......52

Formatting the hard drive ................................53

Exporting data to a hard drive in 1-card

increments ...................................................54

Hard drive data display ....................................55

Thumbnail displays of clips on the hard drive .56 Importing data from a hard drive to P2 cards ..57

Copying data from P2 cards to the hard

drive (1394 HOST mode) ......................58

Switching to the 1394 HOST mode .................58

Formatting the hard drive ................................58

Copying data from P2 cards to the hard drive .59

Hard drive status displays ...............................59

Editing

Editing by means of external devices ........60

Editing the P2 card data (USB DEVICE

mode/1394 DEVICE mode) ......................... 60

Editing in the USB device mode. .....................60

Editing in the 1394 device mode. ....................61

Displays

Screen displays ............................................62

Normal displays ...............................................62

Warning displays .............................................64

Error displays ..................................................66

Selecting what is to be displayed

on the screen ...............................................67

List of recording/playback and output

formats ...................................................68

Basic operations on the setting menus .....70

Initializing the setting menu .............................70

Setting menu configuration .........................71

List of setting menus ...................................72

RECORDING SETUP screen .........................72

SW MODE screen ........................................... 74

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS screen ....................75

AV OUT SETUP screen ...................................75

DISPLAY SETUP screen ................................. 76

CARD FUNCTIONS screen ............................77

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen .......................... 78

OPTION MENU screen ...................................80

For your reference

Troubleshooting (Q&A) ................................81

Operating precautions ................................84

Updating the drivers installed in the unit ...86

Maintenance ..................................................86

Condensation ................................................86

Storage precautions .....................................87

Handling the data recorded on P2 cards ...88

Concerning the use of memory cards ........89

Specifications ...............................................90

How to use the unit

Housed in a compact cabinet which can be battery-powered, this Portable Memory Card Recorder comes with two P2 card slots, a 3.5-inch LCD monitor, USB 2.0, IEEE1394, component signal, composite signal and many other input/output signal connectors, and 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 P2 field recording.

Playing back data content

Playing back the data on the unit’s LCD monitor (page 42)

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.

Outputting the data to the external monitor for playback (page 46)

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

Recording data on P2 cards

Simultaneous recording of data onto P2 cards (page 48)

When connected to a P2 camera recorder, the unit enables the data content being shot to be monitored on the unit’s display and the same data to be simultaneously recorded onto a P2 card. The unit’s recording start and stop operations can be performed from the camera recorder.

P2 camera recorder

AG-HPG10

P2 card

AG-HPG10 (this unit)

HD/SD-SDI output

Video output/ component output

AG-HPG10

1394 cable

P2 camera recorder

P2 card

External monitor

AG-HPG10 (this unit)

P2 card

Introduction

Saving data in external devices

Saving data onto an external hard drive (page 50)

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

Editing

Editing by connecting the unit to a PC (page 62)

The unit can be connected to a PC, and the PC can then be used to edit the data content on P2 cards.

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1394 cable/USB

2.0 cable

AG-HPG1

1394 cable/USB

2.0 cable

AG-HPG10 (this unit)

P2 card

Hard drive

AG-HPG10 (this unit)

P2 card

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 10).

About this manual

Introduction

Before use

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

• The calendar and time zone affect the management and playback sequence of the data content which has been recorded. Before recording, set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 21)

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

Precautions when connecting the unit using a DV(IEEE1394) cable

• Windows:

Before connecting the cable, turn off the unit’s power, and check the shape and insertion direction of the

cable connector.

• Apple Macintosh

∗

Before connecting the cable, turn on the power of the Apple computer, and then check the shape and

insertion direction of the cable connector. (Page 50)

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 22)

• SD memory cards (page 26)

Refer to page 86 for other operating precautions.

Accessories

Battery

∗

AC adapter

Component video cable

Pin-BNC conversion plugs (x3)

∗ For the model number of the battery, refer to the [OPTIONAL PERIPHERALS] item (page 91).

Operating Instructions

DC cordAC power supply

cord

P2 card driver software (CD-ROM)

Name of the parts

1 REC button (page 48) 2 POWER button (page 16) 3 PLAY button (page 17) 4 STILL button (page 17) 5 REW button (page 17) 6 THUMBNAIL/MODE button (Page 17) 7 STOP button (page 17)

8 MENU/MODE CHK button (Page 17) 9 COUNTER button (page 49) 10 RESET/TC SET button (page 20) 11 FF button (page 17) 12 USER button (page 25) 13 PAGE/AUDIO MON/VAR button (Page 43)

10 11

Operation area

Name of the

parts

1 LCD monitor (page 16) 2 Power plug (page 16) 3 SD card access LEDs (page 26) 4 P2 card access LEDs (page 22) 5 Card slot cover 6 SD card slots (page 26) 7 P2 card slots (page 22) 8 LCD monitor open button

(page 16) 9 Speaker (page 64) 10 Connector area cover 11 Battery eject button (page 15)

12 Battery (page 14) 13 AUDIO OUT CH1/CH2 connectors

(page 46) 14 VIDEO OUT connector (page 46) 15 HD/SD-SDI OUT connector (page 46) 16 IEEE1394 input/output connector (page 48) 17 Component output connector (D4

connector) (page 46) 18 USB 2.0 connector (Type A) (page 50) 19 USB 2.0 connector (Type B) (page 60) 20 Headphone jack (page 64)

USER

SET

THUMBNAIL

/MODE

MENU/MODE CHK

REC

PAGE / AUDIO MON / VAR

POWER

COUNTER

RESET/ TC SET

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OPEN

HOST

DEVICE

OUTPUT

CH 1 CH 2

AUDIO

VIDEO

1394

HD/SD-SDI

COMPONENT OUT

6 7

14 15 16

Mechanism area and input/output connector area

Charging the battery

Charging

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 cable is connected to the AC adapter, 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 CHARGE lamp on the AC adapter goes off.

3 Slide the battery out of position, and remove

it.

Charging time and play time of supplied battery

Capacity Charging

time

Continuous

playback time

5400 mAh Approx. 330

minutes

Approx. 240

minutes

• The times given in the above table are approximate figures based on playback in the DVCPRO HD mode.

•

The times given in the above table are obtained at an ambient operating temperature of 20 °C 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 become hot.

• If the playback and stop operations are repeated more than necessary, the playback time will be shorter than the time given in the above table.

• Before storing the battery, make sure that it is discharged.

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 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 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 usual to recharge it.

• When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the 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 supplied to the unit from the AC adapter.

• No guarantees are given for the operation of the VW-VBD33C (1500 mAh) optional battery pack.

Preparations

Installing and removing the power supply

Insertion

1 Insert the battery until it clicks into place.

Removal

1 Press [POWER] for at least 2 seconds to

turn the power off, and check that the power lamp has gone off (page 16).

2 Remove the battery while pressing the

battery eject button.

• Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not drop down.

OUTPUT

CH 1 CH 2

AUDIO

VIDEO

1394

HD/SD-SDI

COMPONENT OUT

OPEN

Insertion

1 Connect the DC cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC power supply cord into the

power outlet.

3 Insert the DC cord’s battery connector until

it clicks into place.

Removal

1 Press [POWER] for at least 2 seconds to

turn the power off, and check that the power lamp has gone off (page 16).

2 Remove the DC cord’s battery connector

while pressing the battery eject button.

3 Disconnect the AC power supply cord from

the power outlet.

• The battery cannot be charged when power is supplied to the unit from the AC adapter.

• The AC adapter is designed to work anywhere 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.

OUTPUT

CH 1 CH 2

AUDIO

VIDEO

1394

HD/SD-SDI

COMPONENT OUT

OPEN

DC cord’s battery connector

Battery eject button

Installing and removing the battery

Connecting and disconnecting the power cable

OUTPUT

CH 1 CH 2

AUDIO

VIDEO

1394

HD/SD-SDI

COMPONENT OUT

OPEN

Basic operations

Hold down [POWER] for at least 2 seconds.

• The power lamp lights, and the power is turned on.

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

go off, and the power will be turned off.

Turning the power on and off

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

the arrow.

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

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

Using the LCD monitor

The LCD monitor can be turned 90 degrees to the right.

• The monitor cannot be turned more than 90 degrees. Applying excessive force beyond this limit may cause trouble in the unit.

The LCD monitor can be turned 180 degrees to the left.

• The monitor cannot be turned more than 180 degrees. Applying excessive force beyond this limit may cause trouble in the unit.

180º

90º

Preparations

This unit is provided with three kinds of screens: the thumbnail display screen, thumbnail display off screen (1394 input standby mode, playback standby mode) and PC mode screen. When [MENU] is pressed on any of these screens, the menu will be displayed. (No menus are displayed in the USB DEVICE mode or 1394 DEVICE mode.)

Operations performed when the function buttons are pressed

Menu operations

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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 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.

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.

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

Example of a menu operation:

1 Press [MENU] to display the menu.

2 Press [STOP] and [PLAY] to move the menu

highlighting, and select the item.

3 Press [STILL].

• If another menu has been displayed, repeat steps 2 and 3.

• Depending on the item, the value is changed using [STOP], [PLAY], [FF] and [REW].

• Depending on the item, a confirmation screen will be displayed.

• Depending on the item, the original screen is restored automatically.

4 Press [MENU] to exit the menu.

Basic operations (continued)

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

Operation modes

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)

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

Thumbnail display off screen (1394 input recording standby, playback standby mode)

• Connect the unit to the device equipped with the IEEE1394 connector, and proceed with simultaneous playback and recording.

1394TC

JUN 19 2005 23 : 59 : 59

60 : 24P

TC 12 : 34 : 56 : 00 106 mn

1 2

HD1080i

24PN

C H

USBHOST

TEXT MEMO

REPEAT

FULL

• Display the menu, and perform the various settings.

CARD FUNCTIONS

SD CARD FORMAT

USER FILE

- - - -

Playback

Recording

When a P2 card has been ejected

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

Preparations

PC mode

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

method and application, the USB HOST mode, USB DEVICE mode, 1394 HOST mode and 1394 DEVICE mode are available; perform the mode settings using the setting menu on the thumbnail display off screen.

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

• 1394 HOST mode Connect to a device equipped with an IEEE1394 connector, and operate the connected device.

• USB DEVICE mode/1394 DEVICE mode Connect to a device equipped with an IEEE1394 or USB connector, and operate the data on the

unit’s P2 card from the connected device.

USB DEVICE

Turn the power off (exit the PC

mode).

LCD monitor settings

1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 2 seconds

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 [MODE] to display the thumbnail

display off screen.

3 Press [MENU].

Basic operations on the setting menus. (page

70)

4 Using [STOP] and [PLAY] select “YES” for

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

5 Using [STOP] and [PLAY] , select the item to

be set.

LCD COLOR LEVEL:

This adjusts the color density of the screen.

LCD BRIGHTNESS:

This adjusts the screen brightness.

LCD CONTRAST:

This adjusts the screen contrast.

Basic operations (continued)

LCD SET

LCD CONTRAST

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD COLOR LEVEL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

[ + ]

[ ]

DISPLAY SETUP

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

VIDEO OUT OSD DATE/TIME

P2 CARD REMAIN OTHER DISPLAY LCD BACKLIGHT

LEVEL METER CARD/BATT

LCD SET

OFF ON ON

OFF

PARTIAL

TOTAL

YES

6 Using [FF] or [REW], adjust the selected

item.

7 Press [MENU] 3 times to release the menu

mode.

• The adjusted values can be restored to their factory settings by pressing [RESET].

Preparations

1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 2 seconds

to turn the power on.

2 Press [MODE] to display the thumbnail

display off screen.

3 Press [MENU].

Basic operations on the setting menus. (page

70)

4 At the “TIME ZONE” item on the setting

menu “OTHER FUNCTION” screen, set the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) using [STOP] and [PLAY] (page 78).

If the unit is going to be used in Japan, set to 9 hours ahead (factory mode) of GMT.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

PC MODE BEEP SOUND CLOCK SET

TIME ZONE

POWER SAVE LANGUAGE SYSTEM FREQ USER FILE

USB HOST

OFF

- - - -

+ 9:00

OFF

ENGLISH

59.94Hz

- - - -

5 Select “YES” at the “CLOCK SET” item

on the setting menu “OTHER FUNCTION” screen.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

PC MODE BEEP SOUND

CLOCK SET

TIME ZONE POWER SAVE LANGUAGE SYSTEM FREQ USER FILE

USB HOST

OFF

- - - -

OFF

ENGLISH

59.94Hz

- - - -

YES

6 Press [FF] or [REW] to set “YEAR” to

“2007”.

CLOCK SET

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

YEAR

DAY

MONTH

HOUR MIN

APR

24 13

2007

+/ /

SEL

: PUSH : PUSH

Any year from 2000 to 2030 can be set.

7 Press [STOP] to move the setting item to

“MONTH”.

CLOCK SET

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

YEAR

DAY

MONTH

HOUR MIN

APR

24 13

2007

+/ /

SEL

: PUSH : PUSH

8 Press [FF] or [REW] to set “MONTH” to

“MAY”.

CLOCK SET

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

YEAR

DAY

MONTH

HOUR MIN

MAY

24 13

2007

+/ /

SEL

: PUSH : PUSH

9 Use the same method as in steps 4 and 5 to

set “DAY”, “HOUR” and “MIN”.

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

CLOCK SET

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

YEAR

DAY

MONTH

HOUR

MIN

MAY

25 17

2007

+/ /

SEL

: PUSH : PUSH

10 Press [MENU] 3 times to release the menu

mode.

• An error will occur in the time so check that the time is correct before shooting.

• If the unit is going to be used overseas, do not set the “CLOCK SET” item to the current time but input the time difference from GMT using the “TIME ZONE” item.

Setting the calendar

The “CLOCK SET” 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 SET” and “TIME ZONE” settings, and set them if necessary. Described below is the procedure for setting the clock to 5:20 PM on May 25, 2007.

P2 cards

• When the unit is to be used for the first time, the first step is always to set the internal clock. (Page 23)

Inserting P2 cards

1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 2 seconds

to turn the power on.

2 Insert the P2 card into the P2 card slot as far

as it will go.

• 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.”

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

Data can be saved on the card or loaded from the card, and the data of the current recording is targeted.

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

The P2 card is out of memory. Data can be read out only. The write-protect switch on the P2 card is at the PROTECT setting.

Data can be loaded only.

Off

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.

• The P2 card statuses can be checked in detail. Refer to “Displaying the P2 card status” on page 42.

P2 card access LED and P2 card status

Preparations

1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 2 seconds

to turn the power on.

The thumbnail screen now appears.

2 Press [MENU]. 3 Using [STOP], [PLAY] and [STILL], select

“OPERATION” – “FORMAT”, and press [STILL].

• 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] is pressed, the menu display is cleared.

4 Select “YES” on the confirmation screen,

and press [STILL].

• The selected P2 card is now formatted.

Formatting P2 cards

PROTECT

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.

P2 card protection

P2 cards (continued)

Ejecting P2 cards

1 Press [STOP].

When the access LED of the P2 card to be ejected is blinking in orange, press the [STOP] to stop it blinking.

2 Push the card eject button once, and when

the button pops out, push it again.

• Do not eject cards or turn off the power in the following situations: otherwise, this may cause P2 card trouble.

a While the orange card access lamp of the P2

device is changing from blinking to lighting after the P2 card has been inserted

b During recording, during the process to

complete recording or while the P2 card access lamp is blinking

• In the event that a P2 card being formatted or accessed has been ejected, “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 28). Check the clips, and repair the abnormal one. (For details on repairing clips -> page 36)

• 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 lamp 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.

Precaution for using P2 cards

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

Card eject button

Preparations

Model number Capacity

DVCPRO/DV

Audio 2CH

DVCPRO50 Audio 4CH

DVCPRO HD

∗

AJ-P2C004HG 4 GB Approx. 16 minutes Approx. 8 minutes Approx. 4 minutes AJ-P2C008HG 8 GB Approx. 32 minutes Approx. 16 minutes Approx. 8 minutes AJ-P2C016RG 16 GB Approx. 64 minutes Approx. 32 minutes Approx. 16 minutes

• AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) cards cannot be used.

• The memory needed for management and other purposes is included in the memory figure displayed, so the amount of memory you can use for recording is less than what is displayed.

• Concerning dividing the clips recorded on P2 cards

If, when a P2 card with a memory capacity of 8 GB or more is used in this unit, the continuous recording

time for a single session exceeds the time shown in the table below, the recording will automatically continue as another clip. Furthermore, when performing thumbnail operations (such as display, delete, repair or copy) for clips using the P2 device, these operations can be performed with all the clips treated as a single clip. The clips may be displayed as separate clips by non-linear editing software and PCs.

• When any other kind of card is used, you may need to update the driver installed in the unit. (Page 86)

P2 card recording durations

Concerning P2 cards

Using the USER buttons

One of ten different functions can be allocated to each of USER1, 2 and 3 buttons.

USER1: SYS FORMA T USER2: SHOT MARK USER3: TEXT MEMO

For details, refer to the USER1-3 items (page 74) on the setting menu “SW MODE” screen.

• The function allocated to [USER] is displayed when [MENU] and [MODE] are pressed together on the thumbnail display off screen.

Charging the internal battery

The date (year/month/day) and time are stored in the memory by the internal battery. When the display has appeared on the LCD monitor screen, it means that the internal battery charge is low. Follow the steps below to charge the battery. After the battery has been fully charged, set the date and time.

1 Connect the AC adapter to the unit.

Keep the unit’s power turned off.

2 Maintain this condition for about 4 hours.

The internal battery will now be charged.

After charging, check the TC and menu.

appears even after the internal battery has been charged, the battery must be replaced. Ask your dealer for another battery.

Recording format Recording time

DVCPRO HD

∗

Approx. 5 minutes DVCPRO50 Approx. 10 minutes DVCPRO/DV Approx. 20 minutes

∗1 720P/30PN and 720P/24PN are excluded from the

DVCPRO HD formats.

Other

Using SD memory cards

SCENE files and USER files can be saved or loaded using SD or SDHC memory cards (both types of cards will now be referred to as “SD memory cards”). (Page 27)

Inserting/ejecting SD memory cards

Insertion

1 Open the cover, and insert the card while

paying attention to its direction.

2 Close the cover.

Removal

1 Open the cover, and check that the SD card

access lamp is not lighted.

2 Push the card further into the unit, clasp it

between your fingers, and remove.

3 Close the cover.

Formatting SD memory cards

1 Hold down [POWER] for at least 2 seconds

to turn the power on.

The thumbnail screen now appears.

2 Press [MENU]. 3 Using [STOP], [PLAY] and [STILL], select

“OPERATION” – “FORMAT” – “SD CARD”, and press [STILL].

• If the card is not going to be formatted, select EXIT.

THUMBNAIL

OPERATION

PROPERTY

META DATA

EXIT

DELETE

FORMAT

REPAIR CLIP

RE-CONNECTION

COPY

EXCH. THUMBNAIL

EXIT

SLOT1

SLOT2

SD CARD

EXIT

4 Select YES on the confirmation screen, and

press [STILL].

• The selected SD memory card is now formatted.

• Cards can also be formatted from the SD CARD FORMAT item on the CARD FUNCTIONS screen. (Page 77)

• With SDHC cards, 32 KB of memory will have already been used up.

Precautions for using SD memory cards

• With this unit, use SD memory cards which meet the SD standard or SDHC standard. Always remember to use this unit to format the SD memory cards. If a card must be formatted using a PC, download the special software from the support site given below. SD memory cards with the following memory sizes can be used within this unit.

To obtain the latest information which is not provided in these Operating Instructions, access the P2 support page on the web site below. http://panasonic.biz/sav/

• When using the SD memory cards, always remember to close the cover.

• Also refer to “Concerning the use of memory cards” on page 89.

SD card access lamp

SD (8 MB to 2 GB)

8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB

256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB

SDHC (4 GB only)

4 GB

Preparations

Up to four sets of settings can be saved as four files on the SD memory card, and they can be loaded from the card.

1 Press [MODE] to display the thumbnail

display off screen.

2 Select “USER FILE” on the setting menu

“CARD FUNCTIONS” screen, select “YES”, and press [STILL].

• Basic operations on the setting menus (page

70)

CARD FUNCTIONS

SD CARD FORMAT

USER FILE

- - - -

3 Using [FF] or [REW], select the file number

(1, 2, 3 or 4).

SCENE FILE (SD CARD)

FILE SELECT

READ WRITE

FILE 1 FILE 2 FILE 3 FILE 4

- - - YES NO FILE NO FILE NO FILE NO FILE

- - - -

TITLE RELOAD

4 Using [STOP] and [PLAY], select “WRITE”,

and press [STILL].

SCENE FILE (SD CARD)

FILE SELECT

READ WRITE

FILE 1 FILE 2 FILE 3 FILE 4

- - - YES NO FILE NO FILE NO FILE NO FILE

- - - -

TITLE RELOAD

5 Display “YES” using [REW] and [PLAY], and

press [STILL].

• In the figure below, “TITLE1” is the filename.

• After the data has been saved, “WRITE OK” is displayed.

WRITE FILE 1 YES - - - -

PUSH STILL

TITLE EDIT T I T L E 1

SCENE FILE (SD CARD)

Saving USER files on SD memory cards

Press [MENU] four times to release the

menu mode.

To give titles to files

1) Perform steps 1 to 4.

2) Select the characters using [STOP] and [PLAY], and move to the next character using [STILL].

• Any of the following characters can be input.

(Space), A to Z, 0 to 9, : ; < = > ? @ [¥] ^ _

-. /

• All the characters can be deleted using the

unit’s [RESET] button.

3) After all the characters have been input, press [FF] at the left end of the characters (or [REW] at the right end), and press [STILL].

To re-load files from SD memory cards

1) Performs steps 1 and 2.

2) Move to [READ] using [STOP] and [PLAY], display “YES”, and press [STILL]. The files are now re-loaded.

3) If “TURN POWER OFF” appears after loading, turn off the power, and then turn it back on. The loaded files are now set.

• If “WRITE NG FORMAT ERROR” is displayed,

format the SD memory card. (Page 26)

• If “WRITE NG WRITE PROTECT” is displayed,

release the SD memory card protection.

• If “WRITE NG CANNOT ACCESS” is displayed,

complete the other operations (such as playback), and then proceed to operate.

• If “WRITE NG ERROR” is displayed, the SD

memory card may be defective. Replace the card.

Thumbnail display

The video data produced on a P2 card by a single shooting session is referred to as a clip.When the unit’s power is turned on, the clips are displayed as thumbnails on the LCD monitor. (If there are many clips, it will take a few moments for all the clips to be displayed.)

Playback formats

The formats which can be played back by this unit are as follows.

DVCPRO HD

1080/60i (30P over 60i/24P over 60i/24PA over

60i)

∗

1080/50i (25P over 50i) 720/60P (30P over 60P /24P over 60P)

∗

720/30PN (native recording) ∗ 720/24PN (native recording) ∗ 720/50P (25P over 50P) 720/25PN (native recording)

DVCPRO50/25,DV

480/60i (30P over 60i/24P over 60i/ 24PA over

60i)

576/50i (25P over 50i) ∗ 24P: 23.98P; 30P: 29.97P; 60P: 59.94P; 60i:

59.94i

Names and functions thumbnail display screen parts

9 10

11 12 13 14 15

Switching playback formats

To play back clips with different recording formats, switch the playback format.

• The numbers of the clips which cannot be played back are displayed in red.

1 Press [MODE] to display the thumbnail

display off screen.

2 Press [MENU]. 3 Using [STOP], [PLAY] and [STILL] select

“RECORDING SETUP” – “SYS FORMAT”, and press [STILL].

4 Select the format using [STOP] and [PLAY],

and press [STILL].

5 Press [MENU] twice to exit the menu. 6 Press [MODE] to return to the thumbnail

display screen.

• By allocating “SYS FORMAT” to [USER], the format can be selected on the thumbnail display screen. (Page 80)

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