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Panasonic AG-HPX250 manual

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  • Page 1

    AG-HPX250 P2 Handheld Memory Card Camera Recor der (AG-HPX250P , AG-HPX250EJ, AG-HPX250EN)[...]

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    1 Shoulder-T ype P erformance and Functions in a Professional Handheld Camera Recorder The high-performance AG-HPX250 P2 handheld fills out the P2HD Series by incorporating the newest technologies throughout — in the lens, camera and recorder sections. The newly developed 22x zoom lens covers a wide shooting range, from wide-angle to telephoto, a[...]

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    22x P anasonic Lens — Zooming in on New Levels of Image Expression 2 P acked with P anasonic Optical Technology The high-performance zoom lens was developed specifically for professional HD video production. While inheriting the wide-angle capabilities of the DVX and HVX Series, it adds the same level of operating ease as you'd expect from a[...]

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    3 The High-Quality DSP Matches Image Processing and Quality to matc h Each Shooting Situation 20 bit Digital Signal Processor The AG-HPX250 incorporates a high-performance 20 bit DSP that handles image rendering processes such as gamma and various detail enhancement functions with exceptional precision. Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) In scenes with mi[...]

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    4 Exclusive P2HD High Image Quality: 1 0 bit, 4:2:2, A VC-Intra 1 00 Codec Full-Pixel, Full-Sample AVC-Intra Recording This is the first handheld camera- recorder to support the AVC-Intra codecs of the P2HD Series for HD recording of broadcast and movie images. Featuring a high compression ratio based on the new MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 moving picture com[...]

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    5 V ariable Frame Rate Function Enhances the Image Expression Variable Frame Rate — Also Supported in 1 080p Mode The Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function was inherited from the P anasonic VariCam, which is widely used for producing movies, TV series, and TV commercials. It creates a wide range of film-camera-like images, such as overcranking for s[...]

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    6 Multi-Camera Synchronizing with Genlock IN and TC IN/OUT The AG-HPX250 is the first handheld camera recorder to support multi- camera synchronizing. It features a built-in SMPTE time-code generator/ reader , TC input/output, and Genlock input, ideal for multi-camera live relay and recording systems. Digital A/V Output with SDI and HDMI • SDI OU[...]

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    7 News Workflow — Interviews , Flash Reports, and Data Transmission The AG-HPX250's file-based format allows full use of IT infrastructures for instantaneous response and operation. The AJ-HPM200 Memory Card P ortable Recorder/Player supports everything from on-location news production to on-air broadcasting, network transmission, and copyin[...]

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    8 AG-MC200G XLR Microphone •Sensitivity: –40 dB ±3.5 dB (0 dB=1V/P a, 1 kHz) •Maximum input level: 127 dB (1 000 Hz, distortion within 1%) •S/N: more than 69 dB CGA-D54/CGA-D54s Battery Pack (5,400 mAh) AG-B25 AC Adaptor Kit* 1 AJ-PCD20 Memory Card Drive “P2 drive” USB2.0 and IEEE 1394b interface. AG-HPG20 Memory Card Portable Recor de[...]

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    AG-HPX250 Details 9[...]

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    AG-HPX250 Specifications 10 General Specication Supply V oltage: DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used) DC 7.9 V (when the AC adaptor is used) P ower Consumption: 15.0 W (when the LCD monitor is used) Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 1 04 °F) Operating Humidity: 1 0% to 80% (no condensation) Weight: Approx. 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) excludi[...]

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    Notes Regarding the Handling of P2 Files Using a PC Mounting and T ransferring Files The PC must be installed with the included P2 driver in order to recognize, copy and transfer P2 files. This driver is also necessary when using the PC car d slot and when handling P2 files stored on a hard-disk device, such as the P2 stor e. The included P2 driver[...]