Panasonic AG-HVX200A manual

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    AG- Memory Card Camera-Recor der Mini Digital Video Cassette A powerful 13x zoom lens with a wider , 30mm angle of view (35mm equivalent), and a new progr essive CCD gr eatly improves S/N ratio and lowers smear .[...]

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    The AG-HVX200A — P2 HD Camcor der for a Wide Range of V ideo Productions. Panasonic's handheld P2 HD camcorders are packed with advanced video technologies. The AG-HVX200 is widely praised as a revolutionary professional production tool for an array of applications, from filmmaking through broadcasting. The P2 card's excellent mobility,[...]

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    Producing a movie in Japan Producing a documentary in Polynesia Producing "Paths to Civilization" in China[...]

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    Designed Leica Dicomar 13x Zoom Lens System for HD Applications The Leica Dicomar® HD Lens Developed specifically for HD recording, this lens system features a large 82-mm (diameter) filter along with 15 lens elements in 11 groups, including three aspherical lenses. The Leica Dicomar lens incorporates Leica optical technology and know-how througho[...]

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    High-Resolution Native Progressive 1080/60p Scan Progressive to interlace conversion, cross conversion and down conversion all start with the 1080p/60 scan. That initial 1080p Native Progressive Scan offers the highest level of vertical resolution possible at this level of camera. Keep in mind that the camera does not record this signal but uses it[...]

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    A Semiconductor Memory that Reflects Today's Leading Digital Technologies Super-Compact, Large Capacity and High Speed P2, which stands for Professional Plug-in, is a compact solid-state memory card designed for professional AV use. Basically, four SD/SDHC Memory Cards are packaged together to create a single P2 card. This gives the P2 card fo[...]

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    seconds in DVCPRO HD of video and audio. In effect, this lets you record footage of events that occur even before you press the rec start button, giving you a way to "go back" and capture moments you otherwise would have missed. •One-shot rec: Convenient for producing animation, this mode records for a set time (from 1 frame to 1 second[...]

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    V ariCam Creativity INHERITING THE EXPRESSIVE POWERS OF THE VARICAM 24p/30p to any of 11 steps between 12p and 60p. Like the VariCam, the AG-HVX200A allows the undercranking and overcranking used with film cameras to create fast-motion and slow-motion effects. * In 1080 and 480 modes, the frame rate can be set only to 24p or 30p. Equipped with Nati[...]

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    Cine-Like Gamma Provides Warmer, Film-Like Color Tones Eight-Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam, Panasonic has equipped the AG-HVX200A with advanced gamma functions that address eight different shooting scenarios and enhances your creative abilities. Included are the Cine-Like Gamma, which gives record[...]

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    Manual Zoom, Focus, Iris and Gain Functions for the Professional Cam-Driven Manual Zoom T he cam-driven (mechanical) manual zoom ring provides the same fast, precise zooming as cameras with interchangeable lenses. You'll also enjoy the operating feel. When you turn the zoom ring, you experience the same kind of steady resistance as you feel wi[...]

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    XLR External Microphone Inputs and Manual Adjustment Capability Meets Professional Audio Needs XLR Audio Inputs In addition to the built-in stereo microphone, the AG-HVX200A is equipped with two XLR audio input terminals with 48-V phantom power for professional use. Both input 1 and input 2 can be switched between line and mic levels. In DV mode, A[...]

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    Compatible with Mac and Windows Nonlinear Editing With its IEEE 1394 (4-pin) and USB 2.0 interfaces, the AG-HVX200A connects directly to Mac and PC.* 1 The IEEE 1394 port supports SBP2 (Serial Bus Protocol 2) and allows direct connection to a Mac, making it easy to transfer P2 files for use with FinalCutPro nonlinear editing software. When you&apos[...]

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    Portable HDD Portable HDD Portable HDD Portable HDD Portable HDD P2 gear AG-HPG10 P2 gear AG-HPG10 USB 2.0 (PC)/ IEEE 1394 (Mac) USB 2.0 (PC)/ IEEE 1394 (Mac) AG-HVX200A Windows PC or Mac AG-HVX200A Windows PC or Mac AG-HVX200A AG-HVX200A P2 card P2 card P2 card P2 card AG-HVX200A AG-HVX200A USB 2.0 IEEE 1394b USB 2.0 IEEE 1394b P2 drive AJ-PCD20 P[...]

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    Rear view Top controls (including playback and thumbnail functions) Side view (with terminal cover removed) Side view (with LCD monitor open)[...]

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    GENERAL Supply Voltage: DC7.2V / 7.9V Power Consumption: 11.6W (when viewfinder is used), 12.0W (when LCD monitor is used) MAX 14W Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (32°F to +104°F) Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% (no condensation) Weight: Approx. 2.5kg (5.5 lbs) excluding battery and accessories Dimensions (WxHxD): 168.5 x 180 x 390 mm (6-11/[...]

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    P2 — BRINGING GREATER SPEED AND CREATIVITY TO THE CONTENT CREATORS SP-HVX200AP1 30K803ZM-1 Printed in Japan Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Systems Business Group 2-15 Matsuba-cho, Kadoma, Osaka, 571-8503 Japan Tel. 81-6-6905-4650 Fax. 81-6-6908-5969 https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Panasonic Systems Sales Taiwan Co.,Ltd. 5F, 2 S[...]