Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HPX300P Operating Instructions

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ChapterConnectingtoExternalDevices

Viewing hard disk drive data
Use the following procedures to view data on a hard disk 
drive connected via USB. 
1SwitchtoUSBhostmode.
For details, refer to [Switching to USB Host Mode] 
(page 140). 
2ConnectaharddiskdriveviaUSB. 
3Pressthe THUMBNAILbutton. Openthe
thumbnailscreen.
4Pressthe...

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6 REMAIN
Indicates remaining capacity (units: GB) on the hard 
disk drive. 
7 Partition number
Indicates the number of partitions (in units of P2 cards) 
on the hard disk drive. 
 NOTE
The screen can show up to 10 partitions. When there are 11 
or more partitions, use the cursor button (]) to move down 
to display the remaining partitions. 
8  MODEL
Indicates the model of P2 card that originally recorded 
the data in the...

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5SelectOPERATIONFORMAT(HDD)inthe
menuanduseacursorbuttonandtheSET
buttontoselect YES.
•  Select YES in the confirmation message that 
appears again to start hard disk drive formatting. 
•  Handled as a “TYPE S” hard disk drive after 
formatting. 
 NOTE
All data on a hard disk drive is deleted when the disk is 
formatted....

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A TYPE S and P2 STORE hard disk drive allows you to write 
back data in card units. 
Format the P2 card to prepare for write back. 
1SwitchtotheUSBhostmode.
For details, refer to [Switching to USB Host Mode] 
(page 140).
2 ConnectaharddiskdriveviaUSB. 
3InsertthePcardtowhichdatawillbewritten...

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Connections to the DVCPRO/DV Connector
Recording signals input to the 
DVCPRO/DV connector
1Connecta1cable(DVcable).
For details, see [Precautions in 1394 Connections] 
(page 146). 
•  Make sure that the signal format of the camera 
and the connected device is the same.
2 TorouteinputsviatheIEEE1interface,set...

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Control of external devices through 
1394 connection
Connecting an external device for backup recording to the 
DVCPRO/DV connector allows the operator to control start 
and stop recording from the camera.
1Connecta1cable(DVcable). 
For details, see [Precautions in 1394 Connections] 
(page 146).
•  Set 1394 CONTROL in the setting menu OTHER 
FUNCTIONS screen to BOTH.
2...

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ChapterMaintenanceandInspections

Chapter 9  Maintenance and Inspections
Inspections Before Shooting
Make sure you check that the system is operating normally 
before embarking on a shoot. We recommend using a 
colour video monitor to check the image.
Preparing for Inspections
1 Mountachargedbattery.
2TurnthePOWERswitchtoONtocheckthe
batteryremaininglevelintheviewfinder....

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Inspecting the Memory Recording 
Functions
Make sure you successively carry out the inspections from 
[Inspecting the P2 Card Recording] to [Inspecting the 
Earphone and Speaker].
Inspecting the P2 Card Recording
1Checkonthedisplayinsidetheviewfinderthat
theremainingPcardrecordingcapacityis
sufficient. 
For details, refer to [Screen displays]...

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Inspection for Using an External 
Microphone
1ConnectanexternalmicrophonetotheREAR1
andREARconnectors.
2SettheAUDIOINswitchto[REAR].
3SettheLINE/MIC/+Vselectorswitcheson
therearpanelto[MIC]or[+V],depending...

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Maintenance
Cleaning Inside the View finder
•   Do not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt from 
the viewfinder.
•  Wipe the lens with a commercially available lens cleaner.
Eyepiece Care
If dust adheres to the LCD screen, open the eyepiece to 
remove it.
Eyepiecelockbutton
Eyepiece
Detaching the eyepiece
Slide the eyepiece lock button and turn the eyepiece 
clockwise.
Mounting the eyepiece
Line up the protrusion on the...