Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-HPX300P Operating Instructions

1
ChapterRecordingandPlayback

Handling P2 Card Recording
The P2 card is a semiconductor memory card designed 
for the DVCPRO P2 series, Panasonic’s line of professional 
video and broadcast equipment.
•  Since the DVCPRO P2 format and AVC-Intra record data 
as files, it is ideally suited for computer processing. The 
file structure is in a proprietary format that includes audio 
and video data recorded in the MXF file format as well as 
various other essential data forming...


ChapterRecordingandPlayback

Basic Procedures
This section describes the basic procedure for shooting 
and recording.
Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect your system to 
ensure that it works properly.
For directions on inspecting your memory card camera-
recorder, see [Inspections Before Shooting] (page 147).
Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion
1Insertachargedbattery....


ChapterRecordingandPlayback
Setting the switches before shooting and 
recording
When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the switches 
as detailed below, before starting to use your AG-HPX300P.
e
abcdb
f
a Iris
The iris is automatically adjusted when the lens is set to 
the auto iris mode.
b USER MAIN/USER1/USER2
Assigning the SLOT SEL function to a USER button 
allows you to select one of the two inserted P2 cards for 
recording.
The P2 card selected for...


ChapterRecordingandPlayback
3Pointthecameraatyoursubjecttoadjustthe
focus,andzoom.
4Tousetheelectronicshutter,settheshutter
speedandshuttermode.
For more information, see [Setting the Electronic 
Shutter] (page 52).
5PresstheRECbuttontostartrecording....


ChapterRecordingandPlayback

Standard and Native Recording
This camera is capable both of native recording, when it 
records video data at the frame rate used by the camera, 
and is also capable of standard recording or recording 
59.94 frames with a pulldown.
Standard recording  
(pull-down recording)
In 24P and 30P mode, 59.94i or 59.94P will be recorded 
with 2:3 and 2:2 pulldown, respectively.
The camera can also handle video shot in the 24PA mode 
(2:3:3:2...


ChapterRecordingandPlayback

Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording
In 720P mode, this camera is capable of frame skipping 
(undercranking) and high-speed (overcranking) recording. 
The camera operator can select between native (PN) 
recording mode and standard (OVER) recording.
Native VFR Recording
1IntheSYSTEMSETUPscreen,setthemenu
optionSYSTEMMODEto0-.Pand...


ChapterRecordingandPlayback

Using VFR Recording Function
Standard speed for film production
Screen production normally requires a 24 fps (24 frames per second) frame rate (normal speed) for screening a film.  
Making the settings described below will provide film-quality playback. The 720P progressive mode and cine-like gamma 
will make video look like it was shot with a film camera.
Standard setting for film production
SYSTEM MODE settingsRecording frame rateSYSTEM...


ChapterRecordingandPlayback

Undercranking effects
This effect produces the quick motion often used for showing clouds drifting across the sky, crowds of people swarming 
past a solitary standing individual, a kung fu demonstration and other performances. For example, selecting a VFR 
recording frame rate of 12 fps when shooting at a 24P recording format yields a fast-motion effect of 2x normal speed.
Standard setup for undercranking effects
SYSTEM MODE setupRecording...


ChapterRecordingandPlayback

During P2 card recording, setting items in the menu option 
RECORDING SETUP screen provides the following special 
recording modes: pre-recording, interval recording, one-
shot recording, and loop recording.
These recording modes are available only with the 
following settings.
SYSTEM MODEREC FORMATOther conditions
1080 - 59.94i
DVCPRO HD/60i
AVC-I 100/60i
AVC-I 50/60i
Set CAMERA 
MODE to 60i or 
30P
720 - 59.94P
DVCPRO HD/60P
AVC-I...

0
ChapterRecordingandPlayback

Interval recording (INTERVAL REC)
This function is used to record 1 frame (1/30 s) at the time 
interval set in the INTERVAL TIME item.
1framerecording 1framerecording1framerecording
(time)
SetINTERVAL TIMEsetting
SetINTERVAL
TIMEsetting
1 CheckthattheSYSTEMSETUPscreenisset
upasdescribedonpage.
For details on menu...