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Panasonic AG-HPX255 manual

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  • Page 1

    AG-HPX255 AG-HPX250 P2 Handheld Memory Card Camera Recor der (AG-HPX255P/HPX250P , AG-HPX255EJ/HPX250EJ, AG-HPX255EN/HPX250EN)[...]

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    1 Shoulder-T ype P erformance and Functions in a Handheld Camera Recorder for Broadcast Use The high-performance AG-HPX255/HPX250 P2 handheld camera recorders fill 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, fro[...]

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    22x P anasonic Lens — Zooming in on New Levels of Image Expression AG-HPX255/HPX250 AG-HPX255/HPX250 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 operatin[...]

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    3 The High-Quality DSP Matches Image Processing and Quality to matc h Each Shooting Situation AG-HPX255/HPX250 AG-HPX255/HPX250 20 bit Digital Signal Processor The AG-HPX255/HPX250 incorporate a high-performance 20 bit DSP that handles image rendering processes such as gamma and various detail enhancement functions with exceptional precision. Dynam[...]

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    4 Exclusive P2HD High Image Quality: 1 0 bit, 4:2:2, A VC-Intra 1 00 Codec AG-HPX255/HPX250 AG-HPX255/HPX250 Full-Pixel, Full-Sample AVC-Intra Recording These are the first handheld camera- recorders 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[...]

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    5 V ariable Frame Rate Function Enhances the Image Expression AG-HPX255/HPX250 AG-HPX255/HPX250 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 [...]

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    6 Proxy Image Recording and Wireless Connection Option* 1 (Available Soon) AG-HPX255/HPX250 AG-HPX255/HPX250 Focus FS-P250 (by VITEC) Proxy File Recorder (Optional/Available Soon) The optional Focus FS-P250 Proxy Recorder (available soon) is compatible with the AG-HPX255/ HPX250 camera recorders. The Focus FS-P250 records proxy files onto SD/SDHC m[...]

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    7 A Camera Remote Function Prepares the AG-HPX255 for Studio Use AG-HPX255 AG-HPX255 High Resolution and High Brightness Color Viewfinder and LCD The AG-HPX255/HPX250's color EVF uses a 1 1.43 mm (0.45 inches), approximately 1,226,000 dot-equivalent (852 x 480 x 3 [RGB]) LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) display panel. It delivers bright, detai[...]

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    8 Advanced Design and V ersatile Specifications Facilitate Interviews and Production W ork AG-HPX255/HPX250 AG-HPX255/HPX250 New , Stylish Design Boosts Mobility Even with its high-powered zoom lens, the integrated camera and recorder sections are compact and stylish. Shifting the handle grip and LCD position forward (toward the lens) has improved [...]

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    9 News Workflow — Interviews , Flash Reports, and Data Transmission The AG-HPX255/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[...]

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    10 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-HPM200 Memory Card Recor der/Player “P2 mobile” Advanced P2 mobile with versatile functions such as netwo[...]

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    AG-HPX255/HPX250 Specifications 11 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: AG-HPX255: 15.0 W (when the LCD monitor is used) 17.5 W (when the LCD monitor and AG-EC4G are used) AG-HPX250: 15.0 W (when the LCD monitor is used) Operating Temperature: 0 °C to[...]

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    12 AG-HPX255/HPX250 Details AG-HPX255 AG-HPX250 AG-HPX250 AG-HPX250 AG-HPX250[...]

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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[...]